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Nuclear Medicine Technology (NM)
Students must submit a Nuclear Medicine Technology
application to the Department of Allied Health
and Wellness by the posted deadline April 1 for fall
admission. In addition, the following must be met:
1. Successful completion of the 8 core courses within
2 attempts of each course (EN 101, BI 103, BI 104,
CH 101, PY 101, MA 130, MA 206 and MDA 108) by
August prior to the program start date.*
2. Attainment of at least a “C” in all prerequisite
coursework within 2 attempts of each course.
** A minimum overall GPA of 2.00 is required
for previous core prerequisite college work.
Competitive GPAs for accepted applicants
are typically much higher than the minimum
requirements.
3. Have all official transcripts from colleges/
universities sent to the Welcome Center by April 1.
4. All applicants must document at least four
hours of shadowing/observation in nuclear
medicine technology, prior to or concurrent with
application. ***Additional shadowing (40-50 hrs.)
is recommended for applicants who have no
prior health care work experience. This experience
can be arranged by contacting a convenient
institutional imaging or therapy department.
Documentation must be submitted by April 1
application deadline. Please have the department
complete the verification form indicating that the
shadowing/observation was conducted.
5.Submission of a 1-2 page paper discussing your
shadowing experience. All papers must be typed;
double spaced, printed and stapled, and must
include your name and FCC Student ID number.
Papers not meeting these criteria will not be accepted
or reviewed.
Papers will be due by the April 1
application deadline.
The selection process is based on a point system. The
points will only be assigned to those students that
have applied to Frederick Community College and
also completed and submitted the Application for
Nuclear Medicine Technology.
Admission decisions are based on the successful
completion of course requirements; college grade
point averages from the eight core prerequisites;
and assessment of motivation, knowledge of the
discipline(s) and personal qualities appropriate for
the profession and for successful completion of the
program.
Students with the highest point total will be accepted
conditionally into the Nuclear Medicine Program
and will be informed of their status on or before
May 1. Students with equal point values will be
ordered by GPA from highest to lowest. Students
not gaining admittance to the Nuclear Medicine
Program and wishing to be considered for the next
year must reapply. Students not gaining admittance
to the Nuclear Medicine Program and wishing to be
considered for the next year must reapply.
* Acceptance is contingent upon earning grades of “C”
or better in any prerequisites being completed in the
spring and summer semesters.
** 2 attempts include transfer credits.
*** This is only a recommendation. It is not mandated
for program admission.
Criteria for Selection into the Nuclear
Medicine Technology Program
Subject
Point
Value
EN 101
1
BI 103
1
BI 104
1
CH 101
1
PY 101
1
MA 130
1
MA 206
1
MDA 108
1
Frederick, Carroll or Howard
County Resident
1
GPA: 4.000-3.500
3.490-3.000
2.990-2.500
2.490-2.000
5
4
3
2
Shadowing Paper
2
TOTAL
16
Respiratory Care (RC)
To be included in the pool of applicants for admission
to the clinical portion of the respiratory care program,
a student must request consideration through the
Allied Health and Wellness Department by June 1. In
addition, you must:
i. Complete all required developmental coursework
prior to applying to the program.
ii. Complete Anatomy & Physiology I (BI 103) with a
“C” or better prior to applying to the program.
iii. Be in good academic standing (no academic alert,
no academic probation).
iv. Have a GPA of at least 2.000.
v. Have all official transcripts from other colleges/
universities sent to the Welcome Center by June 1.
vi. Apply for admission to Frederick Community
College.
vii. Meet with the allied health advisor.
Points will be assigned only to those students who
have returned the“Student Application for the
Respiratory Care Clinical Class”and met the above
criteria. The point value for non-clinical courses
completed and residency are shown on the“Criteria
for Admission to the Respiratory Care Program”sheet.
The students with the highest point total will be
accepted conditionally into the clinical portion of
the program and will be informed of their status by
June 30.
Criteria for Admission to the Respiratory Care
Program
Course
Points
EN 101
1
PS 101
1
BI 103
2 points if passed first time course is
taken, 1 point if passed second time
course is taken, 0 points if passed on
three or more attempts. Only“C”grade
or better is accepted as passing for
Respiratory Care program.
2
BI 104
2 points if passed first time course is
taken, 1 point if passed second time
course is taken, 0 points if passed on
three or more attempts. Only“C”grade
or better is accepted as passing for
Respiratory Care program.
2
BI120
2
Mathematics Elective
2
CMSP 105
1
PE/Health Elective
1
GPA: 3.000 or higher
1
Job Shadow (observe a therapist)
1
*Residency – Frederick County, Carroll
County or Howard County
1
TOTAL
15
* Residents of Carroll and Howard Counties are awarded
the same point for residency as Frederick County
residents, as part of the Mid-Maryland Allied Healthcare
Consortium Agreement.
Surgical Technology (ST)
Enrollment in the clinical portion of the program is
limited to 20 students in each of two starting dates,
fall and spring. To be considered, you must:
i. Complete and submit a FCC application for
admission and submit proof of residency if
required.
ii. Complete an online application for the ST program.
All applications will be reviewed and seats will
be offered according to the point scale and
application date. First consideration is given to
those students who submit an application by the
first consideration date for the fall or spring classes.
Refer to the online application.
iii. Minimum skill levels in the areas of reading,
writing, math, and allied health science are
necessary for an application to be considered.
Students may meet these requirements by taking
the placement assessments and meeting the
minimum skill levels or by taking appropriate
developmental course work in these subjects.
iv. Students must achieve a “C” or higher in any
class they plan to apply toward ST program
requirements.