Program Overview
The Advanced Medical Imaging Technology - Nuclear Medicine Technology certificate program is designed for post-baccalaureate students and provides the training and experience for entry-level positions in the field. The 12-month program combines classroom, online learning, and clinical instruction and meets the requirements for national board exams in healthcare. Graduates find employment in various healthcare settings and may advance to supervisory roles, sales, product support, or teaching. The program is accredited by the JRCNMT and emphasizes radiation safety practices and monitoring for individuals working with radiation.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Advanced Medical Imaging Technology (AMIT) Nuclear Medicine Technology certificate program is designed for post-baccalaureate students who are unable to pursue a second baccalaureate or an advanced degree. It is a 12-month program that combines classroom, online learning, and clinical instruction to teach students the skills needed for entry-level positions in Nuclear Medicine Technology. The program aims to provide students with the necessary training and experience to prepare them for national board exams, which are required in most healthcare fields.
Careers:
Graduates of the Advanced Medical Imaging Technology – Nuclear Medicine Technology program are employed in hospitals, medical centers, outpatient clinics, and research facilities. Advancement in this field may involve promotion to supervisory and administrative positions, equipment and pharmaceutical sales, product support, and teaching.
Other:
- The program is 12 consecutive months in duration.
- Students may also choose to study the second modality (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) for an additional 12-month curriculum.
- The program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology (JRCNMT).
- Most full-time Nuclear Medicine Technologists work about 40 hours a week, but may have evening, weekend or on-call hours. Opportunities for part-time and shift work are also available.
- Although Nuclear Medicine Technologists use radiation as part of their occupation, radiation hazards are minimized by the use of shielding and the application of radiation safety practices. All individuals working with radiation are monitored continuously for radiation exposure.
