Certificate in Health Science - Nuclear Medicine Tech

Nuclear medicine technologists use radioactive materials and sophisticated electronic scanning equipment techniques to image the body and treat disease. The responsibilities of a nuclear medicine technologist includes safe and proper handling of radioactive materials, care and operation of radiation detection equipment, knowledge of technical and biological principles and most importantly, patient care. 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 affiliate hospitals’ nuclear medicine departments. Students must provide their own transportation to clinical sites that may include Charleston, Columbia, Florence, Greenville and Spartanburg. Didactic instruction is given at the Health Science facility located on the Airport Campus.

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. Visit https://www.midlandstech.edu/programs-and-courses/health-care/nuclear-medicine-technology for more information.