Overview
Nuclear Medicine Technologists administer radioactive materials to patients using cutting-edge imaging technology to create diagnostic images. These technologists work in hospitals and doctors’ offices. MTC graduates can complete the credentialing exam to become a Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologists (CNMT).
The Nuclear Medicine Certificate is an advanced certificate and requires entering students to have already completed prior college Health Sciences and/or science coursework. Because this program is an advanced certificate, it is strongly recommended that interested students meet with a Nuclear Medicine Technology program faculty and/or Health Sciences advisor early in their matriculation at Midlands Technical College. Nuclear medicine technologists are trained in the safe handling and application of radioactive materials for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in the medical field. The applied skills of nuclear medicine technologists complement nuclear medicine physicians by providing clinical information pertinent to patient diagnosis and treatment.
The Nuclear Medicine Certificate program is a full-time program. Admission is limited to those who meet the specific admissions criteria. The certificate program begins each fall semester and ends with the summer semester. Students will receive clinical education in affiliated hospitals’ nuclear medicine departments. Students must provide their own transportation to clinical sites that may include Columbia, Florence, Spartanburg, and Greenville. Didactic instruction is given at the Health Science facility located on the Airport Campus.
Learning experiences for students in the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certificate Program are provided in classrooms and laboratories on the Airport Campus in the Health Sciences Building. Required clinical experiences (externships/internships) are arranged through affiliations with local healthcare facilities.
Accreditation
The Nuclear Medicine Technology program is fully accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology and graduates are eligible to take the ARRT and the NMTCB examinations. Graduate achievement data is an indicator of program effectiveness, demonstrating the extent to which a program achieves its goals.
Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology
820 W. Danforth Road, #B1
Edmond, OK 73003
Visit the JRCNMT website
Graduate Achievement
The current report on graduate achievement data, identified by program, is available on the JRCNMT website by clicking on the following link: Graduate Achievement Report.
- Interview Eligibility Criteria
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In addition to general Health Sciences Program requirements, specific requirements for attaining interview eligibility status for the NMT program include:
- Bachelor’s Degree, with MTC’s prerequisites for Associate in Applied Science in General Technology (AAS-GEN-NMT), with a cumulative ≥ 2.75. OR
- Associate Degree, with MTC’s prerequisites for Associate in Applied Science in General Technology (AAS-GEN-NMT), with a cumulative ≥ 2.75. OR
- AAS degree in progress, with MTC’s prerequisites for Associate in Applied Science in General Technology/Health Care (AAS.GEN.NMT), with a cumulative ≥ 2.75.
- Admission Criteria
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- Attend an information session.
- Perform two clinical observations.
- Successfully complete formal interview
Complete all prerequisites and all coursework within the required AAS.GEN.NMT degrees, as assigned by the nuclear medicine technology faculty and/or health science advisor. Each course must be completed with at least a “C.” An overall GPA of 2.75 must be maintained in the prescribed coursework. No prerequisite AAS.GEN.NMT course may be repeated more than once; no more than two courses may be repeated.
Prerequisite General Education Courses
Course Credit Hours AHS 102 - Medical Terminology 3.0 COL 106 - Skills for College Success 1.0 BIO 210 - Anatomy and Physiology I 4.0 BIO 211 - Anatomy and Physiology II 4.0 NMT 100 - Preparation for Clinic 6.0 CHM 110 - College Chemistry I 4.0 OR CHM 105 - General Organic and Biochemistry 4.0 ENG 160 - Technical Communications 3.0 MAT 110 - College Algebra 3.0 PSY 201 - General Psychology 3.0 PHI 115 - Contemporary Moral Issues 3.0 RAD 104 - Introduction to Physics 1.0 OR PHY 201 - Physics I 4.0 Recommended Additional Courses
Course Credit Hour AHS 117 - The Care of Patients 4.0 OR AHS 127 - Basic Patient Care 3.0 AHS 131 - Computers in Healthcare 3.0 AHS 141 - Phlebotomy 3.0 AHS 145 - Electrocardiography 2.0 AHS 156 - Electrocardiography Practicum 1.0 - Clinical Requirements
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Students are accepted contingent upon successful completion of the health form, criminal background investigation, and drug screening.
Students must present BLS CPR certification (adult, infant, and child) and first-aid certification cards at the time of advisement before entering their first nuclear medicine course. The CPR certification must be kept current while in the program. Students who are not certified radiologic technologists will be required to complete NMT 100–Preparation for Clinic during the summer semester prior to beginning professional courses.
In order to graduate from the NMT program, students must complete each course with at least a “C.” No courses having an NMT prefix may be repeated.
How to Enroll
To pursue this degree, you must apply to MTC using our online application.
Questions?
Sample Program Plan and Costs
Class Delivery Methods
View current courses offered via our online course directory.
On-Campus | Traditional. Classes meet on campus. |
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Virtual | 100% online. Meets with a live instructor and classmates on specific days, at specific times. Uses web conferencing software, like Zoom. |
Hybrid | Some classes on campus. Some classes online or virtual. |
Online | 100% online. Due dates for projects and assignments. Self-paced work on your time. |
Full Time
Semester | Course ID | Course Title | Classroom | Online | Hybrid | Virtual | Credits |
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Semester 1 (14 Credit Hours) |
NMT-101 |
Introduction to Nuclear Medicine Introduction to Nuclear Medicine ID: NMT-101 Credit Hours: 2 This course is a study of the overall basics of nuclear medicine technology. This course includes patient care, ethics, medical-legal issues and the history of nuclear medicine. |
• | 2 | |||
NMT-102 |
Nuclear Medicine Procedures I Nuclear Medicine Procedures I ID: NMT-102 Credit Hours: 2 This course is a study of didactic concepts for the practice of clinical nuclear medicine. Topics include: nuclear cardiology, ventilation and perfusion lung imaging, skeletal imaging, liver and hepatobiliary imaging. |
• | 2 | ||||
NMT-103 |
Nuclear Medicine Physics Nuclear Medicine Physics ID: NMT-103 Credit Hours: 2 This course is a study of the basic math and statistical skills necessary to perform nuclear physics problems. |
• | 2 | ||||
NMT-150 |
Applied Nuclear Medicine I Applied Nuclear Medicine I ID: NMT-150 Credit Hours: 8 This course covers the application of nuclear medicine. |
• | 8 | ||||
Semester 2 (15 Credit Hours) |
NMT-104 |
Nuclear Medicine Procedures II Nuclear Medicine Procedures II ID: NMT-104 Credit Hours: 2 This course is a study of background knowledge for application of nuclear medicine procedures. Topics include: edocrinology, renal imaging, infection and tumor imaging. |
• | 2 | |||
NMT-105 |
Quality Assurance Methodology Quality Assurance Methodology ID: NMT-105 Credit Hours: 2 This course covers the information necessary to plan and implement procedures that will satisfy quality assurance standards. Topics covered include radioplarnacy and quality management. |
• | 2 | ||||
NMT-107 |
Nuclear Medicine Instrumentation Nuclear Medicine Instrumentation ID: NMT-107 Credit Hours: 3 This course covers the theory and application of radiation detection instruments. Topics include quality assurance and methodology nuclear medicine equipment. |
• | 3 | ||||
NMT-151 |
Applied Nuclear Medicine II Applied Nuclear Medicine II ID: NMT-151 Credit Hours: 8 This course covers difficult and challenging clinical application of nuclear medicine theory. |
• | 8 | ||||
Semester 3 (10 Credit Hours) |
NMT-106 |
Nuclear Medicine Procedures III Nuclear Medicine Procedures III ID: NMT-106 Credit Hours: 2 This course covers theory and principles of non-imaging procedures. |
• | 2 | |||
NMT-109 |
Special Topics in Nuclear Medicine Special Topics in Nuclear Medicine ID: NMT-109 Credit Hours: 2 This course covers a variety of special topics in nuclear medicine. This course includes registry preparation. |
• | 2 | ||||
NMT-152 |
Applied Nuclear Medicine III Applied Nuclear Medicine III ID: NMT-152 Credit Hours: 6 This course covers challenging and difficult application of nuclear medicine theory. |
• | 6 | ||||
Total Credit Hours | 39 | ||||||
Estimated Cost Financial Aid |
$7,332.00 Not including fees and equipment |