Michelle Said:

What college in the state of Florida offers Nuclear Medicine Tech. or Radiological Tech.?

We Answered:

Nuc Med programs: http://www.jrcnmt.org/states/fl_list.asp
Radiography programs: https://www.arrt.org/index.html?content=…

Leslie Said:

is it possible to get into med school with a bachelor in nuclear medicine?

We Answered:

Of course. Just do well in the MCAT and you will probably be of great interest to med schools. I would also investigate an MS in nuclear imaging (only a few schools do this). It wouldn't be an MD but it is an important profession and increasing in its worth. Get an MCAT study book and see what you think. Take a biochemistry course as a refresher.

Jeffery Said:

How difficult is nuclear medicine technical school?

We Answered:

I am currently enrolled a nuclear medicine program and I will be finishing in about six weeks.

At first I was completely overwhelmed because I knew NOTHING about nuclear medicine. Over time it eventually clicks and it all makes sense.

Some of my weaker areas were the radiation physics and instrumentation classes. Even today, there are some things that still don't make 100% of sense to me.

A strong understanding of anatomy and physiology would be extremely helpful, especially once you start your clinical rotations. Everything else will be taught in the curriculum- imaging procedures, radiopharmacy, etc.

I maintain a GPA in the low 3's and I was never a star student. I also believe that great professors can also help and make the curriculum easier to understand.

I wish you luck!

Neil Said:

I want to pursue a career in nuclear medicine. How much time will it take me?

We Answered:

Many employers and an increasing number of States require certification or licensure. Aspiring nuclear medicine technologists should check the requirements of the State in which they plan to work. Certification is available from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and from the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board. Some workers receive certification from both agencies. Nuclear medicine technologists must meet the minimum Federal standards on the administration of radioactive drugs and the operation of radiation detection equipment.

Nuclear medicine technology programs range in length from 1 to 4 years and lead to a certificate, an associate degree, or a bachelor's degree. Generally, certificate programs are offered in hospitals, associate degree programs in community colleges, and bachelor's degree programs in 4-year colleges and universities. Courses cover the physical sciences, biological effects of radiation exposure, radiation protection and procedures, the use of radiopharmaceuticals, imaging techniques, and computer applications.

One-year certificate programs are for health professionals who already posses an associate degree—especially radiologic technologists and diagnostic medical sonographers—but who wish to specialize in nuclear medicine. The programs also attract medical technologists, registered nurses, and others who wish to change fields or specialize. Others interested in nuclear medicine technology have three options: a 2-year certificate program, a 2-year associate degree program, or a 4-year bachelor's degree program.

Tamara Said:

where can i find a list of all accredited nuclear medicine, MRI, and radiation therapy schools in california?

We Answered:

Here is a link:

http://www.jrcert.org/cert/Search.jsp

If you are interested in MRI, you should check out a radiography program.

Doris Said:

Can anyone help me find a Nuclear Medicine Technologist School in New Orleans Please?

We Answered:

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Tommy Said:

I am wondering how many people know about Nuclear Medicine?

We Answered:

This is a branch of medicine that uses radiation to provide information about a person’s anatomy and the functioning of specific organs. In most cases, the information enables physicians to provide a quick, accurate diagnosis of conditions such as cancer, heart disease, thyroid disorders and bone fractures. In some cases, radiation is used to treat the condition.Nuclear medicine enables doctors to produce a quick, accurate diagnosis of a wide range of conditions and diseases in a person of any age. This allows the appropriate treatment to begin as early as possible, which means it has a far greater chance of being fully effective. In addition, the tests are painless and most scans expose patients to only minimal amounts of radiation. Nuclear medicine provides an effective means of examining whether some tissues are functioning properly.