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Nuclear Medicine Technology
A.A.S. Degree (Career)
Prepares students as entry-level nuclear medicine technologists in a
specialized area of diagnostic imaging which includes both body structure
and function. Nuclear medicine technologists perform procedures to assist
physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. Recently the nuclear
medicine field has expanded to include molecular imaging using positron
emission tomography (PET), and fusion imaging using hybrid scanners, such
as PET/CT and SPECT/CT.
• Students must complete their credit
English and Mathematics
within the first
24 credits.
• One general education course must meet the
cultural competence
graduation requirement
(list page 43).
• CORE: The General Education CORE
(page 42) is that foundation of the higher
education curriculumproviding a coherent intellectual experience for all students.
Students should check with an advisor or the transfer institution (ARTSYS) before
selecting General Education CORE requirements.
http://artsys.usmd.edu/Course
Credits
English
EN 101 English Composition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Mathematics
MA 130 College Algebra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
MA 206 Elementary Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Arts & Humanities
CMSP 105 Small Group Communication
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Social & Behavioral Sciences
PS 101 General Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Biological & Physical Sciences
BI 103 Anatomy & Physiology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4
BI 104 Anatomy & Physiology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4
CH 101 General Chemistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4
PY 101 Survey of Physics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
PE/Health Requirement
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/3
Departmental Requirements
NM 100
Physics and Radiation Safety in
Nuclear Medicine Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5
NM 102
Nuclear Medicine Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
NM 103
Nuclear Medicine Techniques I . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4
NM 104
Clinical Nuclear Medicine I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
NM 105
Nuclear Medicine Techniques II . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
NM 107
Instrumentation and Computers in Nuclear
Medicine Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4
NM 202
Clinical Nuclear Medicine II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2
NM 203
Radiopharmacy and Radiation Chemistry . . . . . . . . .
2
NM 204
Clinical Nuclear Medicine III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4
NM 205
Professional Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2
MDA 108 Basic Medical Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
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*In order to meet the new demands within the field accepted student
will dedicate three (3) semesters or 12 months to the NMT curriculum and
the two (2) semesters (6 months) to the dedicated CT curriculum. Upon
completion students will earn an AAS in Nuclear Medicine Technology and a
certificate in Computed Tomography. Graduates will be qualified to take the
national certification exams for nuclear medicine technology and the post
primary certification in Computed Tomography. The combination of focus
meets the expanding needs of nuclear medicine technology that includes
dual modality imaging. Prerequisites for this program include EN 101, BI 103,
BI 104, CH 101, MA 130, MA 206, PY 101 and MDA 109. All courses require a
grade of “C” or better. See page 11 for application information.
Transfer Note:
FCC has articulation agreements with the following institutions for students
graduating with an A.A.S. in Nuclear Medicine Technology and who are
looking for transfer opportunities. For more information, contact the
Counseling & Advising Office at 301.846.2471.
• University of Baltimore–B.S. Health Systems Management
• University of Baltimore at Shady Grove–B.S. Health Systems Management