Total Credits: 32
Nuclear Medicine Technology
Get ready for an exciting career at the intersection of imaging, chemistry, technology and patient care.
Program Details
Nuclear Medicine Technology is a specialty within radiology that uses radioactive materials to make diagnostic images of nearly every system within the body. It has the ability to demonstrate function where many other areas of radiology often show only structure. Nuclear medicine technologists operate highly sophisticated equipment to help doctors diagnose and treat illness. Nuclear Medicine also provides personalized treatments and therapy.
PA College offers two options for nuclear medicine technology: a two-year associate degree or a 12-month academic certificate for those who have already completed college-level coursework. In this program, you’ll learn in a variety of clinical settings alongside experienced professionals.
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Exam
Pass Rate
89%
Pass Rate
89%
Number
of Jobs
18.9k
of Jobs
18.9k
Median Salary
$78,760
$78,760
In addition to meeting general admission requirements, applicants must meet the following program-specific requirements:
Students applying for the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certificate must have completed college-level courses in:
- Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II
- Physics
- Mathematics (a minimum of College Algebra)
- Chemistry
- English Composition
Students enrolled in the Nuclear Medicine Technology programs Cedar Crest College, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Millersville University of Pennsylvania, or York College of Pennsylvania have the first opportunity to enroll in the certificate program. Other applicants must have earned an associate or bachelor’s degree, or have completed a two-year post-secondary allied health program.
Admission Requirements
All program applicants must meet general admission requirements.
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Students already holding an associate or baccalaureate degree, or will have met the degree requirements from their primary educational program upon completion of the certificate program, may apply for the 12- month academic certificate program on a space available basis.
