Nuclear Medicine Technology
Nuclear Medicine Technology A.S. and Certificate programs provide knowledge necessary
for entry-level employment in the general practice of nuclear medicine technology.
Nuclear medicine is an imaging health science used to diagnose and treat disease states
through the administration of radioactive isotopes to patients. Technologists then
image the characteristics and functions of tissues or organs in which the drugs localize.
Employment opportunities exist in hospitals, physicians’ offices and clinics.
The 12-month certificate program is designed for students who may already have a college
degree in science or mathematics and who wish to expand their skills in the field
of nuclear medicine technology. The 24-month program provides an associate’s degree
in the field of nuclear medicine technology. Both programs include an externship
in a nuclear medicine facility. Graduates are eligible to take the national examination
leading to certification as a nuclear medicine technologist.
Graduates have the opportunity to enter careers with strong earning potential. Nuclear
Medicine Technology is described in CNBC.COM as "One of 15 jobs that pay more than $75,000 that you can get without a bachelor's degree".
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
Graduate achievement data is an indicator of program effectiveness, demonstrating
the extent to which a program achieves its goals. The current report on graduate
achievement data, identified by program, is available on the JRCNMT website by clicking
on the following link:
Admissions Process for Nuclear Medicine
Nuclear Medicine Essential Functions
Nuclear Medicine Graduate Achievement Report
Nuclear Medicine Programs at CCAC
If you would like to learn more about these programs click on the links below to go
to the CCAC Online Catalog.
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