Nuclear Medicine Technology - Mercy College of Health Sciences

Nuclear Medicine Technology from Mercy College of Health Sciences is a Campus Certificate Nuclear Medicine degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Become a Nuclear Medicine Technologist . A nuclear medicine technologist (NMT) uses radioactive compounds to acquire images of the functions of internal organs and to treat various diseases. As an NMT you will work closely with a nuclear medicine physician and directly with the patient. You will prepare and administer radioactive chemical compounds, perform patient imaging procedures using sophisticated radiation-detecting instruments, analyze specimens in the laboratory, and analyze patient information for physicians to use in diagnoses. Our Program Our three-semester certificate program includes classroom instruction, practice in skills lab and clinical experience with diagnostic imaging. You will learn the art and science of nuclear medicine technology . We help you acquire the knowledge, skills and attitudes to be a technically skilled caring individual, a critical thinker and a problem solver. We provide many educational opportunities to facilitate personal development and community involvement. Job Outlook Once you have completed your NMT degree, you'll have the knowledge and clinical experience needed to become a caring, ethical and competent nationally certified nuclear medicine technologist . Faster-than-average job growth is expected to arise as our population ages and experiences an increased need for diagnostic and treatment procedures. View more details on Mercy College of Health Sciences . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Nuclear Medicine courses.