First-year or freshman applicants are students who have just graduated high school. They are applying to a university to pursue a 4 or 5-year degree.
English Requirement
English test score requirements: ELS - 112 Graduation; IELTS - 6.0 Overall minimum of 5.5 on each section; PTE – 46; TOEFL - 66 iBT minimum of 15 on each section; Duolingo – 95; Cambridge - 169 minimum, Recommended exam: C1 Advanced.
The Advanced Medical Imaging Technology (AMIT) Nuclear Medicine Technology certificate program provides an avenue for post-baccalaureate students who are unable to pursue a second baccalaureate or an advanced degree.
Nuclear medicine technology is a branch of medicine that deals with the use of radioactive substances in research, diagnosis, and treatment.
The program is 12 consecutive months in duration. Through a combination of classroom, online learning, and clinical instruction, students will be taught the specific skills needed for entry-level positions in Nuclear Medicine Technology. You may also choose to study the second modality (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) for an additional 12 month curriculum.
Upon completion of the professional curriculum, certificate students are eligible to sit for national board exams, a necessity in nearly all healthcare fields. It is our goal to supply you with the necessary level of training and experience to adequately prepare for these examinations.
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Fall Semester Year 1
Human Sectional Anatomy (C- min)
AMIT Orientation and Patient Care Techniques (C- min)
Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathology of Nuclear Medicine Technology I (C- min)
Radiobiology, Radiation Safety, and Radiopharmacy (C- min)
Nuclear Cardiology (C- min)
Nuclear Medicine Technology Directed Practice I (C- min)
Spring Semester Year 1
Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathology of Nuclear Medicine Technology II (C- min)
PET/CT and Fusion Imaging (C- min)
Nuclear Medicine Physics and Instrumentation I (C- min)
Nuclear Medicine Technology Directed Practice II (C- min)
Summer Semester Year 1
Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathology of Nuclear Medicine Technology III (C- min)
Nuclear Medicine Physics and Instrumentation II (C- min)
Nuclear Medicine Technology Directed Practice III (C- min)
Advanced Medical Imaging Technology – Nuclear Medicine Technology program graduates are employed in hospitals, medical centers, outpatient clinics, and research facilities. Advancement in this field may involve promotion to supervisory and administrative positions, equipment and pharmaceutical sales, product support, and teaching.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job outlook for nuclear medicine technologists is expected to grow by 7% (much faster than the national average) and the current median pay is $77,950 per year.
Most full-time Nuclear Medicine Technologists work about 40 hours a week. They may, however, have evening, weekend or on-call hours. Opportunities for part-time and shift work also are available.
Physical stamina is important, because Nuclear Medicine Technologists are on their feet for long periods and need to assist incapacitated patients. Nuclear Medicine Technologists work with stationary diagnostic imaging devices but their duties may include performing some services at the patient's bedside. Some technologists travel to patients' locations, using large vans and trucks equipped with sophisticated diagnostic equipment.
Although Nuclear Medicine Technologists use radiation as part of their occupation, radiation hazards are minimized by the use of shielding and the application of radiation safety practices. All individuals working with radiation are monitored continuously for radiation exposure.
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