The Associate in Applied Science Degree Program in Nuclear Medicine Technology prepares students to sit for certification and licensure examinations as medical technologists. They will be prepared to work in hospitals, medical centers, outpatient clinics, imaging facilities, public health institutions, and government and private research institutes.

The objectives of the program are to prepare students for entry level positions by teaching them:

  • The role of the technologist in the field of nuclear medicine
  • How to exercise good judgement in assessing and responding to patients’ needs prior to, during, and after procedures in the nuclear medicine department.
  • How to evaluate and maintain a quality control program for all instrumentation

Accreditation:

The Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology has reviewed the Letter of Intent and Initial Application for Accreditation and has noted all requirements are in order and final review will occur will be summer of 2008.
Any inquiries contact JRCNMT 716 Black Point Road, P.O. Box 1149, Polson, Montana 59860-1149, telephone 406-883-0031.

Note: Course Outline is for information purposes only. See College Catalog for Official Course Requirements and Course Descriptions.

Program CoursesCredits
MTH206
Statistics I3
NMT201
NMT Introduction3
NMT203
NMT Procedures 13
NMT204
NMT Procedures 23
NMT205
NMT Computer Applications3
NMT206
NMTPharmacology3
NMT207
NMT Physics3
NMT208
NMT Instrumentation3
NMT210
Radiation Biology3
NMT212
NMT Seminar/Research2
NMT221
NMT Practicum 13
NMT223
NMT Practicum 23
NMT224
NMT Practicum 34
NMT226
NMT Practicum 46
SCI107
Concepts Of Chemistry w/Lab4
SCI121
Anatomy & Physiology I w/Lab4
SCI122
Anatomy & Physiology II w/Lab4
Total Credits57
General Education CoreCredits
ENG103
English Composition3
FRS101
College Insights3
MTH109
College Algebra3
PSY101
General Psychology I3
ZZZ301
Elective: Area 1 - Arts & Humanities3
ZZZ303
Elective: Area 3 - Social Science3
Total Credits18

Faculty:

Coleman, Catherine – CNMT, BS, - Program Director
Corsi, Maria – CNMT, MHS - Instructor
Haider, Muhammad – CNMT, MBA - Instructor
Furrow, Peggy – CNMT, RT, NMT/R - Instructor
Cowden, Nancy – CNMT, AAS - Instructor

Advisory Board:

Dr. Ferguson – Bristol Hospital
Lam Ngyguen, CNMT – Bristol Hospital
Barbara Feltt, RT – Bristol Hospital
Jane Vigilante, CNMT - Stamford Hospital
Maria Corsi – CNMT, Yale University PET Center
Muhammad Haider – CNMT, St. Vincent’s Medical Center
Nancy Cowden – CNMT, Westerly Hospital
Chris Kulman – CNMT, Jefferson Radiology
Carolyn Lopez – CNMT, Sharon Hospital
Joyce Davidson – CNMT, Charlotte Hungerford Hospital
Richard Cieslowski – Briarwood College
Cathy Coleman – CNMT, Briarwood College

Internships:

Bristol Hospital
Jefferson Radiology
St. Vincent’s Medical Center
Advanced Radiology
Cardinal Health
The Stamford Hospital
Sharon Hospital
Charlotte Hungerford Hospital
Yale University PET Center

Nuclear Medicine Technology Career Outlook
Career opportunities for nuclear medicine technologists are very good, with more than 13,000 NMT positions throughout the country.

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the demand for certified nuclear medicine technologists will grow faster than average through the year 2010. It has the second largest recognized shortage among allied health professions today. With the growth of the older adult populations and advances in medical technology, demand will likely increase for nuclear medicine diagnostics.

Nuclear Medicine Technology

“Briarwood College is pleased to announce that it has been granted licensure by the Connecticut State Board of Governors for Higher Education to implement an Associate Degree in Applied Science Program in Nuclear Medicine Technology beginning in the Fall of 2006.”
Lynn Alan Brooks
President, Briarwood College

 

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