The University of Tennessee offers a yearlong program resulting in certification as a nuclear medicine technologist. Established in 1982, the Nuclear Medicine Technology Program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology. Students who pass the program may take the nuclear medicine technology national certification exams. Clinical training is provided at the University of Tennessee Medical Center, along with six affiliate hospitals. The program uses state-of-the-art imaging technology.
University of Tennessee Medical Center
1924 Alcoa Highway
Knoxville, TN 37920
865-305-9000
utmedicalcenter.org
Virginia Commonwealth University offers a three-year program in nuclear medicine technology, leading to a bachelor of science degree in clinical radiation sciences. Those already certified in radiation technology may enter the school's second modality program, a five-semester, full-time program for nuclear medicine technology accreditation. Coursework in the general program includes nuclear medicine physics, chemistry, radiopharmacy, computer techniques, and imaging and non-imaging techniques. The Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology accredits the programs.
Virginia Commonwealth University
School of Allied Health Professions
Department of Radiation Sciences
701 West Grace St, Suite 2100
PO Box 843057
Richmond, VA 23284
804 828-9104
www.sahp.vcu.edu
The Kaiser Permanente School of Allied Health offers an 18-month program in nuclear medicine technology. After completing the coursework, students may take the state and national certification examinations. Clinical work is done at medical centers in northern California. Courses include radiopharmaceuticals, nuclear cardiology and ECG interpretation, in-vitro and radionuclide therapy, and physics and instrumentation in nuclear science.
Kaiser Permanente School of Allied Health Sciences
938 Marina Way South
Richmond, CA 94804
510- 231-5000
kpsahs.org