Nuclear Medicine Technology - Gateway Community College - Phoenix

Nuclear Medicine Technology from Gateway Community College - Phoenix is a Campus Associate Nuclear Medicine degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Program Description: Nuclear Medicine Technologists perform a number of tasks in the area of patient care, technical skills and administration. When caring for patients, they acquire patient?s medical history and apply their knowledge of radiation to limit radiation exposure and measure the quantity/distribution of radionuclides deposited in the patient. They also prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals, use radiation detection devices and other kinds of laboratory equipment. The Associate in Applied Science in Nuclear Medicine Technology is designed to prepare students to function as competent members of the healthcare team in the role of nuclear medicine technologists. Employment opportunities exist in hospitals, medical offi ces and ambulatory clinics. The nuclear medicine curriculum is designed for students who wish to explore the field of nuclear medicine and also for those who have a college degree and are seeking certification from national nuclear medicine certifying bodies. Use of Emission Tomography (P.E.T. & SPECT) will increase the need for nuclear medicine technologists . These job opportunities may be found in both major hospitals and in small clinics. Other job opportunities in nuclear medicine technology include, clinical research, education and administration. View more details on GateWay Community College - Phoenix, AZ . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Nuclear Medicine courses.