Bellevue College, located in Washington state, offers an associate degree in nuclear medicine technology that prepares students for licensure in the state of Washington. This is an 18-month program that combines academic coursework with clinical training. The curriculum teaches students about radio pharmaceuticals, emission tomography systems, gamma cameras, radiation detection and therapeutic procedures. While students must complete the clinical training on-site, coursework can be completed on campus or online. In addition to a high school diploma or GED, program applicants should have previous allied health certification or previous medical work experience.
Del Mar College is located in Corpus Christi, Texas and offers an associate degree in nuclear medicine technology that combines topics in computer technology, physics, chemistry and mathematics to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. The program is 72 credits and includes courses in nuclear medicine methodology, advanced medical imaging, nuclear medicine physics and medical terminology. Students in the program learn to inject materials into a patient's bloodstream to better view internal organs.
The College of Du Page is located in Glen Ellyn, Illinois and offers a 15-month nuclear medicine technology associate degree program that covers topics in nuclear physics, radiation detection, radioactive materials regulations, imaging instrumentation and clinical nuclear medicine. Students are also given an opportunity to work in clinical settings under the supervision of an experienced nuclear medicine technician. The program qualifies students to operate equipment, work with doctors and physicians, and administer radio pharmaceuticals.
Located in Allentown, Pennsylvania, Cedar Crest College offers a Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Medicine Technology. Courses in the major include radiation biology, nuclear imaging and instrumentation, radiation safety, nuclear oncology and computers in medical imaging. In addition to coursework, students must also participate in a clinical practicum and seminar. Students are required to complete general education courses in humanities, arts, writing, social sciences and ethics.