Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging
Associate Degree Program
A nuclear medicine technologist plays an important role in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Nuclear medicine combines chemistry, physics, mathematics, information technologies, and medicine in using radioactivity to diagnose and treat disease. Using nuclear medicine, you will help to provide information of virtually every major organ system within the body. As a nuclear medical technologist, you will prepare and administer radioactive chemical compounds (radiopharmaceuticals), perform patient imaging procedures using specific instrumentation, and provide images, data analysis, and patient information to the physician for diagnostic interpretation. Once you graduate, you will be combining your new knowledge and skills with your desire to help people.
Academically ready students can apply to the program following the guidelines of the Allied Health admissions process. Interested applicants should review the information provided here and contact their program advisor for application requirements.
Offered at the following campus(es): Wilmington
What You Can Do
In this program, you will gain the knowledge and skills to prepare you for positions such as:
- Hospitals
- Private offices
- Industry facilities
- Research facilities
What You Will Learn
Program Graduate Competencies
The Program Graduate Competencies listed below identify the major learning goals related to your specific program of study and identify the knowledge and skills you will have when you graduate to be successful in your chosen field.
- Demonstrate academic and clinical proficiency of Nuclear Medicine procedures in an inclusive and equitable learning environment while establishing eligibility for all national certification examinations in Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging.
- Demonstrate radiation safety and protection practices while handling and administering radiopharmaceuticals in compliance with all regulatory entities.
- Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills during the practice of nuclear medicine and collaborative research participation.
- Perform patient-centered care utilizing effective communication skills, professional behaviors and high standards of ethical conduct in a diverse and evolving healthcare environment.
- Demonstrate professional growth and development while recognizing the importance of lifelong learning for advancement in the profession.
Core Curriculum Competencies
The Core Curriculum Competencies listed below identify what you will be able to do as a graduate, regardless of your program of study. You will acquire these core competencies through general education courses and program-specific coursework. You will be expected to use relevant technology to achieve these outcomes:
- Apply clear and effective communication skills.
- Use critical thinking to solve problems.
- Collaborate to achieve a common goal.
- Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct.
- Use information literacy for effective vocational and/or academic research.
- Apply quantitative reasoning and/or scientific inquiry to solve practical problems.
Pathway to Graduation
Semester 1 (FALL)
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SSC 100 | First Year Seminar | 1 |
| BIO 120 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 5 |
| CHM 110 | General Chemistry | 4 |
| ENG 101 | Composition I | 3 |
| MAT 162 | Statistical Reasoning | 4 |
Semester 2 (SPRING)
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 121 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 5 |
| ENG 102 | Composition II | 3 |
| SOC 213 | Ethical Issues in Healthcare | 3 |
| PHY 112 | Physics for Allied Health | 4 |
Semester 3 (FALL)
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NMT 101 | Patient Care for the NMT | 2 |
| NMT 222 | Nuclear Physics | 3 |
Semester 4 (SPRING)
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HLH 215 | Cardiovascular Monitoring | 2 |
| NMT 115 | Intro to NMT with Clinical Lab | 4 |
| NMT 224 | Radiopharmacy and Pharmacology | 2 |
Semester 5 (SUMMER)
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NMT 201 | Nuclear Medicine I | 4 |
| NMT 295 | Clinical Internship I | 4 |
Semester 6 (FALL)
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NMT 202 | Nuclear Medicine II | 3 |
| NMT 223 | Nuclear Medicine Instrumentation | 4 |
| NMT 211 | Scan Reading I | 1 |
| NMT 296 | Clinical Internship II | 5 |
Semester 7 (SPRING)
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NMT 203 | Nuclear Medicine III | 2 |
| NMT 212 | Scan Reading II with PET/CT | 1 |
| NMT 297 | Clinical Internship III w/ CT | 6 |
To complete program requirements, you must pass the above courses and earn at least 72 credits. The number of courses and credits required for graduation may be more depending on college readiness and the elective courses offered in your program major (if electives are a part of the program).
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Program Map
Nuclear Medicine Careers
Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree?
This is a Connected Degree program that enables you to complete your associate degree and then transfer to a four-year degree program as a junior. See a program advisor for details!
This program is offered at the Wilmington campus.
This program is offered at the Wilmington campus.
This program is offered at the Wilmington campus.
Karen Griffith, B.S., CNMT
Department Chair
Kgriff17@ywt99.com
(302) 320-4566
The Nuclear Medicine Technology program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology.
Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology
820 W. Danforth Rd
Unit #B1
Edmond, OK 73003
Phone: (405) 285-0546
Website: http://www.jrcnmt.org