The Nuclear Medicine Program at Broward College blends together different learning methods so you have a variety of ways to retain the material. Your classroom experience will consist of traditional on-campus classes and labs, online courses, and clinical education in hospitals and outpatient facilities throughout Broward, Palm Beach, and Miami Dade Counties.
Class sizes are small, with no more than 15 students admitted each year in August. The Nuclear Medicine Program is a full-time day program. It cannot be taken part-time. The hours vary between 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. A typical semester involves three days of clinical attendance and two days of classes and labs. There is no scheduled weekend or night courses or clinical rotations. All lecture and laboratory courses are taught on the North Campus in Coconut Creek in building 41.
Through clinical education courses at area hospitals, you can practice nuclear medicine in a diverse environment where people from all over South Florida go for imaging. We will put you on rotation in at least three different hospitals over the course of the program.
See the full Nuclear Medicine AS Program.
August 2020 Application Criteria:
- Minimum GPA of 2.5 in the courses below and an Overall GPA of 2.5.
- Completion in the following courses BSC 2085, BSC 2085L, BSC 2086, BSC 2086L, CHM 1032, CHM 1032L, PHY 1001, ENC 1101, and MAC 1105 or higher.
- Prior to admission, each student is required to successfully complete a drug screening. Please be advised that certain over-the-counter supplements and alternative medicinal products, including but not limited to CBD, THC, Cannabinoid, and Cannabinoid Oil may trigger a positive result, and consequently, the student will not be able to be admitted to the Health Science program. A second drug tested sample is not allowed per Broward College Admissions Procedure A6Hx2-5.01. The links are provided below.
Admissions Policy | Admissions Procedure
Application Period: January 14 - June 28
Additional Information:
For the August 2020 Nuclear Medicine Program, students who were admitted had 2 points and GPAs of 2.5 to 4.0
Students MAY APPLY to the program while enrolled in pre-requisite courses.
Additional programmatic admissions criteria can be reviewed at the Health Science Admissions site.
Admission Selection Criteria:
Selection for admission is based on points being awarded for the number of courses successfully completed (C or S grade) toward the AS Degree in Nuclear Medicine (exclusive of the courses & pre-health science core requirements). One point will be awarded for each course successfully completed regardless of the number of credits as follows:
- 5 points - Military Service
Based on the strength of the pool, tie-breaker points will be awarded for the overall GPA in courses completed toward the degree at BC or courses that are transferred in as equivalent.
- 2 points - 4.0 – 3.3 GPA
- 1 point - 3.2 – 2.5 GPA
Due to enrollment limitations, meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. If you are not offered admission, you will need to reapply during the next appropriate application acceptance period.
Curricula focus on:
- Radiation Protection
- Study of disease processes
- Radiopharmaceutical administration and regulations
- Procedures inclusive of stress test imaging, brain imaging, liver scans, and more
The Nuclear Medicine Program has been devised for full-time students and all courses are intended to be taken in sequential order. We do not offer a part-time schedule for this program. Completion of the A.S. degree in nuclear medicine takes 22 months and requires 75 credit hours.
Browse all Nuclear Medicine courses.
When to Take: Should be completed (or transferred in from another school) prior to submitting an application to the program.
General Education Courses
|
Credits |
BSC 2085 anatomy & physiology 1 |
3 |
BSC 2085L Anatomy & Physiology 1 Lab |
1 |
BSC 2086 Anatomy & Physiology 2 |
3 |
BSC 2086L Anatomy & Physiology 2 Lab |
1 |
ENC 1101 Composition 1 |
3 |
PHY 1001 Applied Physics |
3 |
CHM 1032 Chemistry for Health Science |
3 |
CHM 1032L Chemistry for Health Sciences Lab |
1 |
MAC 1105 College Algebra |
3 |
When to take: Can be taken during the 22-month program. However, these courses are used for admission criteria and are typically completed (or transferred in) before submitting an application. The more of these courses completed before application, the better your chances of admission for that particular year.
General Education Courses |
Credits |
Social/Behavioral Science Elective |
3 |
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective |
3 |
When to take: CPR certificate must be current at the time of program admission. If taking for the first time, do so in August just prior to starting the program.
*Students who already have the certificate can use them for program entry and will simply need to renew it if it expires during the program. CPR certificate from other approved institutions will be accepted as long as they meet the following criteria:
- CPR courses must be BLS and approved by the American Heart Association.
- The CPR course submitted must be equal in the number of hours earned as compared to equivalent BC courses.
Certificate Requirement |
Credits |
CAE0062 Basic Life Support (CPR Students*) |
0 |
When to take: Aug. – Dec. Year 1 only available to students enrolled in the program.
Nuclear Medicine Courses term 1 (Fall) |
Credits |
NMT 1002 Introduction to Nuclear Medicine |
3 |
NMT 1002L Nuclear Medicine Lab |
1 |
NMT 1430 Radiation Safety and RadioBiology |
3 |
When to take: Jan. - May Year 1 only available to students enrolled in the program.
Nuclear Medicine Courses Term 2 (Spring) |
Credits |
NMT 1804 Nuclear Medicine Clinical Education 1 |
2 |
NMT 1630 Nuclear Medicine Physics and Math App |
2 |
NMT 1714 Nuclear Medicine Pathology |
3 |
When to Take: May - Aug. Year 1 only available to students enrolled in the program.
Nuclear Medicine Courses Term 3 (Summer) |
Credits |
NMT 1814 Nuclear Medicine Clinical Education 2 |
2 |
NMT 1900 Nuclear Medicine Imaging Anatomy |
2 |
NMT 2130 Nuclear Medicine Radiopharmacy |
3 |
When to take: Aug. - Dec. Year 2 only available to students enrolled in the program.
Nuclear Medicine Courses Term 4 (Fall) |
Credits |
NMT 2824 Nuclear Medicine Clinical Education 3 |
3 |
NMT 2713 Nuclear Medicine Methodology 1 |
3 |
NMT 2713L Nuclear Medicine Methodology 1 Lab |
1 |
NMT 2779 Intro to Multiple Modalities |
3 |
When to Take: Jan. May Year 2 only available to students enrolled in the program.
Nuclear Medicine Courses Term 5 (Spring) |
Credits |
NMT 2834 Nuclear Medicine Clinical Education 4 |
3 |
NMT 2723 Nuclear Medicine Methodology 2 |
3 |
NMT 2723L Nuclear Medicine Methodology 2 Lab |
1 |
NMT 2960 Nuclear Medicine Advance Applications |
3 |
NMT 2534 Nuclear Medicine Instrumentation |
3 |
When to Take: May - June 2 only available to students enrolled in the program.
Nuclear Medicine Courses Term 6 (Summer) |
Credits |
NMT 2061 Nuclear Medicine Seminar |
3 |
NMT 2102 Nuclear Medicine Administration |
1 |
The Nuclear Medicine Program is competency-based and uses as a guideline the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) Curriculum Guide, the ARRT Nuclear Medicine Didactic and Clinical Competency Requirements, and the Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology (JRCNMT) Requirements.
Mission Statement:
The mission of the Nuclear Medicine Program is to prepare competent, ethical, and culturally sensitive entry-level technologists who are dedicated to lifelong self-directed learning. The Program is committed to preparing technologists who are capable of functioning in a dynamic and ever-changing area of healthcare delivery. The Nuclear Medicine Program exists to provide technical and professional education to benefit all segments of the community. The Program is committed to quality instruction delivered by dedicated faculty who are engaged in continued professional development.
Program Goals:
- Contributes to the physical and psychological comfort of the patient.
- Works with the health care team to improve the quality of health care in the hospital and community.
- Understands the importance of, and maintains membership in, professional organizations.
- Keeps abreast of the changes in the nuclear medicine field.
- Provides a high-quality education in nuclear medicine
- Prepares individuals for employment as entry-level Nuclear Medicine Technologists
- Prepares students to meet national certification and state licensure requirements
- Provides the community with an active member of the healthcare team
- Understands the importance of radiation protection practices and HIPAA practices for the student and community.
Program Philosophy:
We believe that learning is an active, continuous process involving intellectual and psychomotor activities which can be measured by an observable change in behavior. Learning is best accomplished in a democratic atmosphere where open communication exists between College faculty, clinical supervisors, and students. We recognize that there will be differences among learners. The learning process should provide opportunities for evaluation based on didactic and clinical course objectives as well as opportunities for ongoing student self-evaluation. We believe that the theory taught in logical sequence will aid the learner in approaching patient-centered activities relating to the production of nuclear medicine images. The emphasis throughout the program centers on thorough, safe, knowledgeable, and methodical nuclear medicine practices and procedures as well as effective communication skills.
Finally, we believe the Nuclear Medicine technologist is an accepted and important member of the health care delivery service. He/she must work closely with radiologists, cardiologists, and other members of the health care team, and react quickly and efficiently to emergency situations. It is the responsibility of the Nuclear Medicine program to prepare the learner for a variety of situations that may occur in the Nuclear Medicine Department.
Graduate achievement data is an indicator of program effectiveness, demonstrating the extent to which a program achieves its goals. The Current report identified by the program.
All faculty and coordinators are certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and/or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board. Some faculty members hold additional licensing in Radiography, Computerized Tomography, and Health Physics.
Faculty and clinical coordinators consist of nuclear medicine technologists who have more than 40 years of combined experience in the health care and nuclear medicine fields.
Several of our faculty, clinical instructors, and coordinators are alumni of Broward College.
We enjoy hearing from all of our former students. Stay in contact with us to remain informed about the program, profession, and opportunities available to alumni and Nuclear Medicine graduates.
Broward College is eager to reconnect with you! Stay on top of the latest alumni news and new jobs in nuclear medicine when you join the Broward College Alumni Network. You can also donate to scholarships or donate your time to nuclear medicine students by acting as a mentor. For more information, contact Mayra Limousin-Hernandez: mlimousi@broward.edu.