Program Overview

Certificate Program in Nuclear Medicine Technology

The Certificate Program in Nuclear Medicine Technology is designed for students who already possess a bachelor's degree and are seeking to transition into the field of nuclear medicine technology. To be eligible, students must have completed the prerequisite courses as outlined below.

Program Structure

The certificate program takes approximately 21 months to complete and includes a full-time internship during the summer session. The program is divided into two years, with the following coursework:

• First Year - Fall Semester
  • RHS 315: Radiation Physics (3 credits)
  • RHS 205: Concepts Allied Health (3 credits)
  • RHS 331: Nuclear Medicine I (3 credits)
  • KIN 209: 1st Aid/Emergencies/CPR (1 credit)
• First Year - Spring Semester
  • RHS 320: Radiation Detection and Protection (3 credits)
  • RHS 332: Nuclear Medicine II (3 credits)
  • RHS 301: Nuclear Medicine Instrumentation (3 credits)
  • RHS 340: Nuclear Medicine Internship I (2 credits)
• Summer Session
  • RHS 341: Nuclear Medicine Internship II (4 credits)
  • RHS 275: Patient Care Procedures (3 credits)
  • RHS 326: Cross-Sectional Anatomy (3 credits)
• Second Year - Fall Semester
  • RHS 450: Nuclear Medicine Internship III (2 credits)
  • RHS 448: CT Procedures (3 credits)
  • RHS 317: Radiation Biology (3 credits)
  • RHS 442: Nuclear Medicine III (3 credits)
• Second Year - Spring Semester
  • RHS 451: Nuclear Medicine Internship IV (2 credits)
  • RHS 460: Nuclear Medicine Colloquium (1 credit)
  • RHS 404: CT Imaging (3 credits)
  • RHS 412: Health Research Methods (3 credits)

Program Details

The total credits required for the program are 51. The program includes a combination of coursework and internships, providing students with a comprehensive education in nuclear medicine technology.