Nuclear Medicine Technology Associate's Degree 
Nuclear Medicine Technology Certificate

Nuclear Medicine Technology Associate's Degree

ALLEGHENY  
Associate of Science (555.1)

Nuclear medicine is an imaging health science that is used to diagnose and treat disease states. Nuclear medicine technologists administer radioactive isotopes attached to radiopharmaceuticals to patients and then image the characteristics and functions of tissues or organs in which the drugs localize. Nuclear medicine differs from other diagnostic imaging technologies because it determines the presence of disease on the basis of metabolic changes rather than changes in organ structure.

Upon completion of this program, graduates will be able to:

• make use of the knowledge associated with the general practice of nuclear medicine technology in hospitals and clinics;
• differentiate between imaging isotopes and radiopharmaceuticals in the performing of various imaging procedures;
• recognize the importance of ethics, self-evaluation and cooperation in the health field; and
• qualify to sit for the national examinations leading to certification to be a nuclear medicine technologist.

Admission is limited by the availability of clinical sites and the requirements of national accrediting agencies. Applicants are required to have a letter grade of "C" or better in high school algebra and chemistry. Physics is recommended. Applicants must be eligible for all college-level courses. Students must make separate application to the program.

This program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Nuclear Medicine Technology.

For more information on careers in nuclear medicine technology, visit the following websites:

• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
• Society of Nuclear Medicine
• Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board

 See the Checksheet for this program in printable PDF form.

Degree Requirements

Minimum Credits to Graduate: 75
(Total Clinical Hours: 1,400)

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Nuclear Medicine Technology Certificate

ALLEGHENY  
Certificate (560.1)

Nuclear medicine is an imaging health science that is used to diagnose and treat disease states. Nuclear medicine technologists administer radioactive isotopes attached to radiopharmaceuticals to patients and then image the characteristics and functions of tissues or organs in which the drugs localize. Nuclear medicine differs from other diagnostic imaging technologies because it determines the presence of disease on the basis of metabolic changes rather than changes in organ structure.

Applicants are required to have a “C” or better grade in college chemistry, anatomy and physiology 1 and 2, physics and algebra and a basic computer course.

The 12-month program is designed for students wanting to expand their background by qualifying for the field of nuclear medicine technology. Enrollment is limited by available clinical sites and other factors.  Students must make separate application to this program.  

The Joint Review Committee on Education in Nuclear Medicine Technology accredits this program.

Upon completion of this program, graduates will be able to:

• make use of the knowledge associated with the general practice of nuclear medicine technology in hospitals and clinics;
• differentiate between imaging isotopes and radiopharmaceuticals in the performing of various imaging procedures;
• recognize the importance of ethics, self-evaluation and cooperation in the health field; and
• qualify to sit for the national examinations leading to certification to be a nuclear medicine technologist

See the Checksheet for this program in printable PDF form.

Certificate Requirements

Minimum Credits to Graduate: 40
(Total clinical hours: 1160)

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