Nuclear Medicine Technology - Lancaster General College of Nursing & Health Sciences

Nuclear Medicine Technology from Lancaster General College of Nursing & Health Sciences is a Campus Certificate Nuclear Medicine degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. About Nuclear Medicine Technology The Nuclear Medicine Technologist uses radioactive materials to diagnose and treat disease. The technologist utilizes gamma cameras, uptake probes and other specialized equipment to obtain information about the structure and function of virtually every major organ system of the body. It is this ability to characterize physiological function that distinguishes Nuclear Medicine from other imaging modalities. Program Description The Nuclear Medicine Technology Program provides 12 months of academic and clinical instruction to students who have completed college-level courses in human anatomy and physiology I and II, physics, mathematics (at least college algebra), chemistry, English composition and speech. The Program is designed to develop technical knowledge, critical thinking skills, and promote professional ethics. Classroom instruction includes patient care, medical terminology, medical ethics, instrumentation, clinical theory, radiation safety and radiopharmacy. Clinical instruction offers a variety of experiences through which supervised, competency-based, entry-level nuclear medicine technology skills can be attained. Class size is limited in order to provide the learner with individual attention in a wide variety of clinical areas. Upon completion of the program the graduate is eligible for the national certification exam in nuclear medicine technology . Mission The mission of the Nuclear Medicine Technology program is to provide didactic and clinical education to persons who wish to serve the community as competent, entry-level nuclear medicine technologists . Educational Outcomes Gradutes of the program will: Work effectively with members of the healthcare team. Demonstrate competency in the performance of nuclear medicine procedures. Show ability to think critically by applying didactic knowledge to clinical situtations. Assume responsibility for continuous learning, professional growth, and service to the community. Respect the ethical, legal, moral, and cultural issues that impact the care of patients. View more details on Lancaster General College of Nursing & Health Sciences . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Nuclear Medicine courses.