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Make it happen!
Does a career as a nuclear medicine technologist sound like it might be for you? If so, here’s an overview of the coursework you’ll need to get you on the path.
High School
Get a jump start in high school. A strong college preparatory program which includes English, mathematics, biology, chemistry and physics is recommended.
College
As an example, let’s assume that you want to enroll in the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s Nuclear Medicine Technology Program.
Before you enter the program, you’ll need to complete 35-50 semester hours of specific prerequisites from an accredited college or university. Your undergraduate coursework must include the following specific disciplines:
Professional Education
Once you have your college prerequisites completed, what's next?
Upon meeting all of the entrance requirements, you'll be eligible to enter UNMC's Nuclear Medicine Technology Program.
The Nuclear Medicine Technology Program is offered as either a 21-month primary program for students completing 2 years of prerequisite coursework or a 12-month post-primary program for students who have completed an accredited radiography program & are ARRT registered.
Coursework in the Nuclear Medicine Technology Program specializes in nuclear physics, radiopharmacy, radiation safety, anatomy & physiology, & clinical application of nuclear medicine procedures. Learning takes place through:
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Supervised clinical instruction at various healthcare sites
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After successfully completing the Nuclear Medicine Technology Program, you will graduate with a Bachelor's Degree in Radiation Science Technology.
At this point, you will be eligible to take the national examinations for certification in Nuclear Medicine offered by either the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, or the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board.
After completing the 21-month primary program, students also have the option of applying to the Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS) Program at UNMC to earn a second certification.
If you would like to learn more about the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s Nuclear Medicine Technology Program, click here.
Financial Aid Options
The University of Nebraska Medical Center has financial aid programs to assist students with their financial needs.
For more information regarding financial assistance, click here to visit the UNMC Student Services Financial Aid page. |
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