Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis offers an accredited four-year bachelor's degree program in nuclear medicine technology. After completing the program, students are eligible to take the certification examination of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) to become certified nuclear medicine technologists. In the 22-month program, students take classes such as medical terminology, introduction to radiography, physics and instrumentation of nuclear medicine, applications of radionuclides and clinical nuclear medicine practicums. Admission into the program is very competitive even when a student has completed all pre-requisite requirements.
Houston Community College in Texas offers an accredited two-year associate degree program in nuclear medicine technology that combines academic study with clinical laboratory experience at area hospitals. To get into the program, students need to submit their high school diploma or transcripts from their diploma, GED or college studies. They also must submit standardized test scores. Completion of the nuclear medicine technology program allows student certification in this field.
The Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences offers an accredited associate degree program in nuclear medicine technology to certified radiographers who want to gain extra experience and training in this specialized field. To get into the program, applicants must have a 2.7 grade point average. The program's curriculum covers nuclear medicine techniques and instrumentation, radiation chemistry, radiopharmacy, radiation protection, radiobiology and even religion. A certificate program also is available for students.
Kaiser Permanente School of Allied Health Sciences offers an accredited 18-month program that combines didactic learning with clinical experience at partnering medical centers and offices in Northern California. Students in the program take classes on radiopharmaceuticals, which are drugs that contain radioactive atoms, as well as nuclear cardiology and electrocardiogram interpretation. They also study nuclear medicine engineering along with in-vitro and radionuclide therapy. Students must complete several science pre-requisites such as biology before applying to the program.
Cedar Crest College in Pennsylvania offers an accredited bachelor's degree program in nuclear medicine technology. College algebra, anatomy/physiology and biology are required preliminary courses to get into the program. The classroom portion of the program includes studies in evolution/ecology, statistics, biomedical ethics, principles of management, chemical principles, patient care and cross-sectional anatomy. Acceptance into the clinical year of the program is competitive and requires a strong grade point average of 2.75 or above. Educational and clinical program coordinators also interview students for available clinical positions.