Nuclear Medicine Technology, BS
Train for a future in advanced medical imaging and patient care.
DEGREE:
Bachelor of Science (BS)
DELIVERY:
Face-to-Face, Distance Education
LOCATION:
Morehead
TIME REQUIRED:
13 Months, Full Time
What You Can Do with a Nuclear Medicine Technology Degree
You’ll be ready for a rewarding career in healthcare and medical imaging. Nuclear medicine technologists work closely with doctors and patients to perform imaging procedures that help diagnose and treat disease. Graduates may find careers in hospitals, imaging centers, clinics and specialized healthcare facilities, using advanced technologies such as PET and SPECT scanners. The program also helps students build skills in patient care, communication, radiation safety and critical thinking.
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What You'll Learn in Nuclear Medicine Technology
In our Nuclear Medicine Technology (NMT) program, you’ll build on your background in radiologic science and learn how to use radioactive drugs and advanced imaging technology to help diagnose and treat disease. You’ll study topics like radiation safety, anatomy, pharmacology, patient care and imaging procedures while gaining hands-on experience with PET, SPECT and hybrid imaging systems.
The program combines classroom instruction with clinical experiences at recognized healthcare facilities, allowing you to work alongside industry professionals in real-world settings. You’ll also learn how to safely prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals, evaluate image quality and communicate effectively with patients and healthcare teams.
After completing the 13-month program, you’ll be eligible to take the national Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification and Positron Emission Tomography (PET) board examinations and prepare for careers in hospitals, imaging centers and specialized healthcare facilities.
ADMISSION TO THE Nuclear Medicine Technology PROGRAM
The NMT program has a selective admission policy in addition to the University's admission procedure. Admission to Morehead State does not guarantee admission to the NMT program, and the number of clinical placement positions limits enrollment.
In addition to meeting program admission requirements, the student must also meet the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists' (ARRT) professional ethics requirements. Any student or prospective student who has a concern about a potential ethics violation (i.e., charges from violating state or federal laws, fraud or deceptive practices, improper management of patient records, etc.) should consider requesting an ethics review from the ARRT to determine eligibility to take the national certification exam.
With this option of ARRT ethics review, the student or prospective student will submit information and documentation regarding the potential ethics violation before applying for certification and registration or program admission. The ARRT Ethics Committee will review the submission(s) and determine whether they warrant a sanction. If a sanction is received, it might result in ineligibility for program admission or for applying for certification and registration for the national certification exam.
The nuclear medicine technology (NMT) program has a selective admission policy in addition to the University's admission procedure. Admission to Morehead State University does not guarantee admission to the NMT program. The number of clinical placement positions limits enrollment. Should the number of qualified applicants exceed the enrollment capacity, the successful applicants with the highest grade point average in the required general education courses, support courses, and radiography courses will be selected.
- The first step is admission to Morehead State University; see MSU admission requirements.
- Completion of the following courses with a minimum grade of "C." (Some courses can be transferred from other institutions.)
- BIOL 234/236 – Principles of Human Anatomy and Physiology I with lab, four hours.
- BIOL 235/237 – Principles of Human Anatomy and Physiology II with lab, four hours.
- CHEM 101 – Survey of Chemistry, four hours.
- COMS 108 – Fundamentals of Speech Communication, three hours.
- ENG 100 – Writing I, three hours.
- ENG 200 – Writing II, three hours.
- MATH 152, 174 or 175 – College Algebra or higher, three to four hours.
- IMS/NURS 202 – Medical Terminology, two hours.
- Natural Science
- Social and Behavioral Science
- Arts and Humanities
- HUM – Global Cultures
- SBS – Ethics and Civil Engagement
- FYS 101 – First Year Seminar, one hour.
Total General Education & Support Courses - 39-40 Credit Hours
- More than two failures of pre-radiologic science courses within two complete academic years will result in ineligibility for admission. This includes failure of more than two courses or failures of the same course more than twice. Students with course failure(s) prior to two complete academic years will be considered for admission if the student has demonstrated satisfactory academic progress ("C" or above in required courses) since the course failure(s).
- A grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or higher for all required college work.
- Graduates of the radiologic science program at MSU or other radiography programs accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JCERT). Considerations for non-JRCERT program graduates will be considered on an individual or program basis. Graduates of an approved program may receive an equivalent block credit to satisfy the radiography component.
- Registered and in good standing with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiography. Applicants who are not registered must obtain certification prior to the beginning of the fall semester.
- Meet health and physical capability requirements established by the Department of Kinesiology, Health, and Imaging Sciences.
- Possess current certification in basic life support for health care providers (CPR) by the American Heart Association.
Applications will be accepted beginning in January and must be received by the 1st Monday in April.
The application deadline has been extended until June 3 or until the class has been filled.
Submit a complete application packet with the following required materials:
- Official transcripts documenting all courses required for admission. Students currently enrolled are required to submit spring mid-term grades for consideration. Students attending institutions that do not provide mid-term grades must submit a letter from the radiography program coordinator or individual faculty in general education courses stating the student's letter grade at the current time for each course. All letters must be submitted on official institutional letterhead. Students must complete required courses with a "C" or better and maintain a grade point average of 2.5 or higher.
- Copy of course description(s) if course equivalencies are not listed on the transfer credit webpage.
- Copy of the current American Registry of Radiologic Technologists registration card for radiography. Applicants who are not registered must obtain certification prior to the beginning of the summer II term.
- Applicants have the opportunity to select the alternative learning option of attending all didactic courses via distance learning. Students interested in this option should contact program officials for more information at d.nickles@moreheadstate.edu.
*No additional fees are assessed for students attending via distance learning.
Applications and transcripts can be emailed to d.nickles@moreheadstate.edu
NOTE: NMT students must have an annual flu vaccination and full COVID-19 vaccinations with boosters as required.
All examinations, quizzes, campus laboratory evaluations, and clinical evaluation grades are carried out to two decimal points in program courses. The percentage point grading scale for all specific computed tomography/magnetic resonance courses is as follows:
- A = 92% - 100.0%
- B = 84% - 91.0%
- C = 76% - 83.0%
- D = 68% - 75.0%
- E = Below- 67.0%
The nuclear medicine technology program is accredited by:
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606-3182
312-704-5300
Email: mail@jrcert.org
Website: https://www.jrcert.org/programs/morehead-state-university
The program’s current award is 5 years.
General program accreditation information and the current accreditation award letter are on the JRCERT website.
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Imaging Sciences
210 D Center for Health, Education & Research
Morehead, KY 40351
EMAIL: imaging@moreheadstate.edu
PHONE: 606-783-2180
