Nuclear Medicine Technology Career Pathway

The following section is a text summary of a flowchart that displays the Career Pathways available for students interested in Nuclear Medicine Technology . Entrance considerations, program choices (certificate, associate, Bachelor, or Masters), employment options, and information on the skills needed are all found in the flowchart.

• Entrance Considerations

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• Program Prerequisites
• Competitive Admissions Program
• Information Sessions
• Observations

Nuclear Medicine Technology Career Pathway: Your Choices

1. Associate in Arts Degree Nuclear Medicine Technology

   • Professional Certification Exams
     • Nuclear Cardiology (NCT) certification
     • Positron Emission Tomography (PET) certification
   • Employment Options
     • Nuclear Medicine Technologist

2. Bachelor of Applied Science in Radiation and Imaging Science - Nuclear Medicine Concentration

   • Lateral to Associate in Arts Degree Nuclear Medicine Technology
   • Entry in the program can be achieved by already being employed in the Radiologic field, or passing a national certification exam and all associated course
   • Employment Options
     • Nuclear Medicine Technologist

3. Bachelor of Applied Science in Healthcare Management & Leadership - Management General Concentration and Radiation Imaging Management Concentration

   • Entry in the program can be achieved by already being employed in the Radiologic field, or passing a national certification exam and all associated course
   • Employment Options
     • Nuclear Medicine Management

4. Bachelor of Applied Science in Radiation & Imaging: Technology Concentration (RAIT)

   • Entry in the program can be achieved by already being employed in the Radiologic field, or passing a national certification exam and all associated course
   • Requires National Certification in Nuclear Medicine Technology to apply
   • Employment Options in Progress

5. Bachelor of Applied Science Healthcare Informatics

   • Entry in the program can be achieved by already being employed in the Radiologic field, or passing a national certification exam and all associated course
   • Employment Options in Progress

Advanced Certifications in Imaging Specialties

1. Computed Tomography Imaging Certificate of Accomplishment

   • Employment Options:
     • CT Imaging Specialist/Technologist

2. Magnetic Resonance Imaging Certificate of Accomplishment

   • Employment Options:
     • Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist/MRI Technologist

3. Positron Emission Tomography Imaging Certificate of Accomplishment

   • Employment Options in Progress

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