About Nuclear Medicine Technology
The Nuclear Medicine Technologist uses radioactive materials to diagnose and treat disease. The technologist utilizes gamma cameras, uptake probes and other specialized equipment to obtain information about the structure and function of virtually every major organ system of the body. It is this ability to characterize physiological function that distinguishes Nuclear Medicine from other imaging modalities.

Program Description
Lancaster General College of Nursing & Health Sciences offers a two-year curriculum of full-time study in nuclear medicine leading to an Associate in Applied Science degree.  The College also offers a 12-month academic certificate program in nuclear medicine technology to students who have completed college-level courses in human anatomy and physiology I and II, physics, mathematics (a minimum of college algebra), chemistry, English composition, and speech.  The Program is designed to develop technical knowledge, critical thinking skills, and promote professional ethics. Classroom instruction includes patient care, medical terminology, medical ethics, instrumentation, clinical theory, radiation safety and radiopharmacy. Clinical education offers a variety of experiences through which supervised, competency-based, entry-level nuclear medicine technology skills can be attained. Class size is limited in order to provide the learner with individual attention in a wide variety of clinical areas. Upon completion of the program the graduate is eligible for the national certification exam in nuclear medicine technology.

Mission
The mission of the Nuclear Medicine Technology program is to provide didactic and clinical education to persons who wish to serve the community as competent, entry-level nuclear medicine technologists.

Educational Outcomes
Gradutes of the program will:

• Work effectively with members of the healthcare team.
• Demonstrate competency in the performance of nuclear medicine procedures.
• Show ability to think critically by applying didactic knowledge to clinical situtations.
• Assume responsibility for continuous learning, professional growth, and service to the community.
• Respect the ethical, legal, moral, and cultural issues that impact the care of patients.

Admission Criteria Specific to This Program
For complete College admissions requirements, see our Admissions page (link on the left side of this page). Human anatomy and physiology I and II, chemistry, physics, mathematics (a minimum of college algebra), English composition and speech are prerequisites to the Nuclear Medicine certificate program and require a C or higher. A minimum 2.3 GPA is required to be eligible for the clinical year. Students enrolled in the Nuclear Medicine Technology program at Harrisburg Area Community College, Immaculata University, Millersville University of Pennsylvania or York College of Pennsylvania have the first opportunity to enroll in the program.

• NMT 201.  Nuclear Medicine Theory I.
• NMT 202.  Nuclear Medicine Theory II.
• NMT 203.  Nuclear Medicine Theory III.
• NMT 211.  Nuclear Medicine Clinical I.
• NMT 212.  Nuclear Medicine Clinical II.
• NMT 213.  Nuclear Medicine Internship.

Updated 07/26/11