Nuclear Medicine Technology, A.S.

The following prerequisite requirements must be completed in order to apply to the Nuclear Medicine Technology Program:

1. Possess a 2.50 or higher overall college GPA
2. Complete the following coursework with a grade of C or better:
   1. BSC 2085/L, Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab
   2. BSC 2086/L, Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab
   3. PHY 2004/L, Applied Physics with Lab or PHY 1007/L, Physics with Medical Application
   4. CHM 1030/L, Elements of Chemistry with Lab or other College Chemistry with Lab
   5. MAC 1105, College Algebra or higher math course
   6. ENC 1101, College Composition
   7. One Social Behavioral Science course
   8. One Humanities or Fine Arts corse

All transcripts and coursework must be evaluated and accepted by SF College prior to the application date in order to qualify for application.

All program costs are estimated and subject to change without notice.

Selection criteria and points system is subject to change without notice.  It is the applicant's responsibility to check with the Health Sciences Advisement Office for up-to-date requirements and information.

Mission:

To provide a comprehensive, competency based, accredited nuclear medicine technology curriculum preparing a diverse group of students to graduate with entry level skills needed to perform quality nuclear medicine procedures, while providing all patients with the best possible care.

Goals:

The goal of the NMT Program is to develop competent and professional nuclear medicine technologists who, by virtue of theory and practice, are proficient in contemporary facets of nuclear medicine technology, are capable of passing the certification examination, and have a high degree of adaptability in a changing technology. A further aim is to develop qualities of leadership necessary for teaching and health care administration.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. The student will demonstrate proficiency in providing patient care.
2. The student will demonstrate knowledge of radiation safety precautions and ALARA concepts.
3. The student will demonstrate recognition of and adherence to ethical and professional responsibilities.
4. The student will perform with the knowledge and skills needed to generate quality diagnostic images, therapeutic procedures and quality control procedures while employing the principles of NMT methodology, radiation protection and physics.

The Nuclear Medicine Technology program spans five semesters with courses meeting in a variety of formats to include: on-campus, on-line, and virtually.  In addition, students will conduct clinical internships at local and regional hospitals.

The program is a total of 75.0 credit hours, including pre-requisite requirements.  Program core courses: 47.0 credit hours. Pre-requisite courses: 28.0 credit hours.

The Technical courses must be taken as a cohort in the order indicated below. The prerequisite requirements listed in "Requirements for Admission" may be taken in any order based on course offerings.

Health Sciences program applicants should possess sufficient physical motor, intellectual, emotion and social/communication skills to provide for patient care, safety and utilization of equipment. Additionally, applicants should assess their aptitude and ability to perform professional duties by attending an informational session conducted by faculty and students currently enrolled in the program. Performance standards for the program are outlined below.

Institutions hiring graduate Nuclear Medicine Technologists will expect individuals to be able to competently perform quality nuclear medicine procedures and provide the patient with the best possible care. Further, employers of graduate NMTs will expect individuals to use nuclear medicine cameras to produce images of bones, organs and vessels, while using minimum radiation exposure in consideration of radiation protection for the patient and themselves. Specific duties include manipulation and operation of nuclear medicine equipment, processing images, communicating effectively with the patient and staff and employing sound judgment and critical thinking skills.

To view the program's effectiveness data, please go to the Health Sciences Program Effectiveness page.

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: Graduate Achievement Report.