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Nuclear Medicine Technologist Schools - Health Care Career Education

Nuclear Medicine Technologists prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals (radioactive substances) in order to detect and treat disease. They then position equipment over patients to make images. These pictures allow physicians to identify abnormal areas. This helps in diagnosing illness.

Nuclear medicine technologists explain these tests to the patients and administer radioactive doses by mouth or injection. They also perform laboratory tests on tissue samples. They must follow strict safety regulations due to the dangers of radiation effects to their bodies and organs.

Their work is performed in specialized hospital departments, clinics, or laboratories. Level of work performed varies depending upon level of training and education completed.

Nuclear Medicine Technologist Schools and Colleges

Check out the following schools and colleges offering degree programs in Nuclear Medicine Technologist...

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Everest College

Develop the skills to succeed in today's highly competitive business environment. Everest College can prepare you for a rewarding career in some of today's hottest fields.

Program(s):
  • Surgical Technologist
  • Surgical Technology
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Everest Institute

Take your career to a whole new level with training from Everest Institute. Programs are available in business, healthcare, or legal studies.

Program(s):
  • Cardiovascular Technologist
  • Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer
  • Surgical Technologist
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Everest College

Start on the road to a brighter future with quality, job-relevant career training at Everest College. Programs designed to fit your busy schedule.

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  • Surgical Technologist
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Western Career College

Western Career College offers the programs you need to begin a career in healthcare. Choose from Healthcare, Massage Therapy, Dental Assisting, Pharmacy Technology, or Veterinary Services.

Program(s):
  • Surgical Technology
  • Ultrasound Technology
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Everest College

Develop the skills to succeed in today's highly competitive business environment. Everest College can prepare you for a rewarding career in some of today's hottest fields.

Program(s):
  • Surgical Technologist
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Everest Institute

Everest Institute offers career-focused classes and personalized, hands-on training designed to help you succeed in the medical field.

Program(s):
  • Surgical Technologist
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ECPI

A tech degree from ECPI means success in the real world. For over 36 years, ECPI has taught courses that focus on the skills employers need.

Program(s):
  • Medical Imaging Equipment Technology
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Touro University

Learn the skills you need to launch a successful career at Touro University International (TUI). TUI offers high-quality courses at a reasonable cost through the Internet.

Program(s):
  • Graduate Certificate in Emergency and Disaster Mgmt
  • MS in Health Sciences/Emergency and Disaster Mgmt
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The Chubb Institute

The Chubb Institute provides hands-on, intensive training to help students develop the career skills they need in a short amount of time. All programs are not available at all campuses. Please check your local campus for program offerings.

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  • Surgical Technologist
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Argosy University

To succeed in today's competitive workforce, you need a solid foundation of knowledge - and the power to put it to work. And that's exactly what an Argosy University education offers. Drawing upon our more than 30-year history of granting degrees in professional psychology, Argosy University has developed a curriculum that focuses on interpersonal skills and practical experience alongside academic learning. Because getting a degree is one thing. Succeeding, quite another.

Program(s):
  • Associate of Applied Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography
  • Associate of Applied Science in Radiologic Technology
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Nuclear Medicine Technologist Career Spotlight

Average Salary*
$42,000 - $57,000

Educational Requirements*
Applicants for admission must have graduated from high school or the equivalent and have acquired postsecondary competencies in human anatomy and physiology, physics, mathematics, medical terminology, oral and written communications, chemistry and medical ethics.

Nuclear medicine technology training programs vary in length from one to four years.

One year programs that lead to certification are offered by hospitals. Associate and bachelor degrees are offered in colleges and universities. Courses include training in safety, radiation procedures, physical science, effects of radiation to the body and organs, and computer techniques. Almost all states require licensing, and all technologists must meet federal standards for administering and using of radioactive materials.

The curriculum includes methods of patient care, radiation safety and protection, nuclear medicine physics and radiation physics, nuclear instrumentation, statistics, radionuclide chemistry and radiopharmacy, radiation biology, diagnostic nuclear medicine imaging and non-imaging in-vivo and in-vitro procedures, radionuclide therapy, computer applications, immunology as related to nuclear medicine, and quality control and quality assurance.

Associated Affiliations
Society of Nuclear Medicine - Technologist Section - 1850 Samuel Morse Dr., Reston, VA 22090   (703) 708-9000

 

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