Healthcare is changing quickly and more Nuclear Medicine Technologists will be required to meet the demands of doctors who need patient imaging. Over the next decade, job growth is expected to increase at a steady pace for nuclear medicine techs.

Nuclear Medicine AS Degree Career Path

Once you successfully complete the program, you will be awarded an A.S. in Nuclaer Medicine. You can then sit for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and/or the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board Exams. Upon successfully passing either examination, you will receive the title Registered Nuclear Medicine Technologist. Program graduates are also eligible to become licensed in Florida through the Department of Health, Bureau of Radiation Control. 

After passing the exams and obtaining your license, you will be able to find work in:

• Hospitals
• Physician’s clinics
• Specialized imaging clinics

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Nuclear medicine technologists have an affinity towards science and math. This field in particular brings together aspects of: 

• Physics
• Chemistry
• Mathematics
• Applied medicine
• Computer technology 

Even if you do not particularly enjoy math or science, anyone is encouraged to apply to the Nuclear Medicine Program if working in an innovative field of health care excites you.

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.
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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 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. 

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When to Take: Should be completed (or transferred in from another school) prior to submitting an application to the program.

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.

When to take: CPR certificate must be current at 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.

When to take: Aug. – Dec. Year 1 only available to students enrolled in the program.

When to take: Jan. - May Year 1 only available to students enrolled in the program.

When to Take: May - Aug. Year 1 only available to students enrolled in the program.

When to take: Aug. - Dec. Year 2 only available to students enrolled in the program.

When to Take: Jan. May Year 2 only available to students enrolled in the program. 

When to Take: May - June 2 only available to students enrolled in the program.

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.

Students entering the Nuclear Medicine Program must meet certain standards of performance in order to progress in their course work and ultimately graduate. These standards include meeting cognitive, affective, and psychomotor demands associated with the profession.

Data Collection Standards:

• Tactile ability that is sufficient for collection and assessment of data such as pulse and temperature.
• Tactile ability that is sufficient for collection and assessment of data such as pulse and temperature.
• Auditory ability sufficient to monitor and assess health care needs including but not limited to hearing monitor alarms, emergency signals, ausculatory sounds, and verbal communication as when a patient/client calls for assistance.
• Visual ability sufficient for assessing and observing the patient/client and environment including near and far acuity, depth perception, visual fields, and color vision.

Communication Standards:

• Possess sufficient communication skills to interact effectively with others verbally, non-verbally and in written form demonstrating sensitivity to individual and cultural differences.
• Ability to express yourself verbally in a language that will be understood by a majority of patients/clients.
• Possess the ability to recognize, interpret, and respond to non-verbal cues from patients and clients.

Sensorimotor Standards:

• Gross and fine motor abilities sufficient to provide safe and effective care including the ability to assist with positioning of patients.
• Standing and walking for extended periods of time and physical abilities sufficient to move from room to room, to maneuver in patient rooms and other small areas.
• The motor skills of stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, and handling such as required to assist patient/client during an exam/procedure.
• Ability to perform medium work (defined as lifting 60 pound maximum with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 30 pounds) such as required to manually positioning medical equipment.
• Ability to walk with good balance; resist challenge while walking and support a patient/client who may have poor balance/weakened musculature during gait, ability to negotiate environmental barriers safely with patient/client.
• Fine motor coordination (handbook dexterity) sufficient to manipulate and use medical equipment.
• Independent mobility including transportation to/from campus and clinical courses.
• Stamina to participate in physical activity over prolonged periods of time while positioning a patient/ client and providing physical assistance to patients/clients.

Intellectual and Conceptual Standards:

• Ability to assimilate, within a reasonable amount of time, large amounts of complex, technical, and detailed information from a variety of sources.
• Ability to identify cause-effect relationships in order to make judgments and set priorities in clinical situations.
• Recognize physiological changes in patient/client status and act appropriately.
• Ability to function during stressful situations.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, integrate information, and make decisions promptly.

Behavioral and Social Standards:

• Possess sufficient interpersonal skills to establish meaningful and effective rapport with patients/clients, families, and colleagues from a variety of different social, emotional, economic, cultural, ethnic, religious, and intellectual backgrounds as well as within all age groups.
• Ability to cope with heavy workload schedule and patient demands.
• Function effectively during periods of high stress.
• Display adaptability.
• Accept responsibility for own behavior.
• Engage in self-assessment activities which include identification of learning needs.

Ethical Standards:

• Exhibit respect for truth and a commitment to honesty in all didactic and clinical pursuits adhere to ethical and legal guidelines established by applicable national organizations and governmental agencies.
• Abide by all institutional regulations.
• Appreciate and respect patient/family confidentiality.
• Information detailed on the Medical History and Physical Examination form is legally privileged and confidential. It is intended for use by the Health Science program unless written consent has been provided for release to other parties.

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 theory taught in logical sequence will aid the learner in approaching patient centered activities relating to the production of nuclear medicine images. 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 which 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 on graduate achievement data, identified by program, is available on the JRCNMT website.

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.

• ​Society of Nuclear Medicine Molecular Imaging (SNMMI)
• Florida Nuclear Medicine Technologists (FNMT)
• American Society of Nuclear Cardiology (ASNC)
• Journal of Nuclear Medicine Technology (JNMT)
• American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT)