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Nuclear Medicine Program

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Accredited by JRCNMT
Didactic Courses Administered Online
Clinical Externships Provided
Job Placement Assistance

*96 Approved Instructional Weeks

Sarah Gibbons, MBA, CNMT, NMTCB(CT), FSNMMI-TS

Nuclear Medicine Program Director

I am delighted to warmly welcome you as you explore the fascinating world of nuclear medicine. At Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts, we take pride in offering a transformative educational experience that explores the cutting-edge intersection of medicine, technology, and patient care.

Nuclear medicine is not just a field; it’s a journey of discovery and innovation. As the Program Director, I am excited to share the unparalleled potential of nuclear medicine to revolutionize healthcare diagnostics and treatment.

With a unique blend of molecular imaging and therapeutic applications, nuclear medicine enables us to visualize the intricacies of the human body at the cellular level, providing previously unimaginable insights.

Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts aims to offer high-quality allied health and nursing programs that integrate professional skills, career-focused education, and hands-on practical experience, empowering students to develop and achieve their personal and career goals.

The mission of the nuclear medicine technology program is to provide the healthcare community with compassionate, competent, and professional nuclear medicine technologists.

The program’s philosophy is to educate students to succeed in the evolving field of Nuclear Medicine. Our students will demonstrate the highest standards of excellence, integrity, didactic commitment, and clinical competency. Students will graduate with a diverse background of clinical exposure and exemplify compassionate and professional patient care.

The Associate of Science in Nuclear Medicine Technology is a 24-month program that prepares students with essential general education classes, a core nuclear medicine curriculum, and real-life experience at clinical sites. The program begins with basic nuclear medicine principles and builds on that knowledge to bring the student to the level needed to pass the national credentialing exam.

The curriculum includes diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures, radiopharmaceutical preparation and administration, as well as imaging equipment quality control procedures. The program also includes courses on emerging hybrid imaging technologies, including positron emission tomography (PET), computed tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The program includes online classwork, live online lectures, and clinical experiences.

In their clinical experiences, the students will be under the direct supervision of a nuclear medicine technologist. They will learn the administration and preparation of radiopharmaceuticals for diagnostic and therapeutic applications. They will also use specialized imaging equipment to visualize the human body’s pathologic conditions and physiologic processes.

Students will enhance their critical thinking skills to deliver high-quality care consistently. Student rotations may include hospital work, outpatient clinics, imaging centers, research facilities, and mobile imaging trailers.

Graduate students who will demonstrate the knowledge and skills required of competent entry-level nuclear medicine technologists.

Empower students to apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills in the clinical setting to ensure patient safety and diagnostic study acquisition.

Produce students who demonstrate competent communication skills with patients and medical and administrative staff.

Promote acknowledgment of and adherence to ethical and professional responsibilities.

Produce students who will uphold radiation protection practices to protect themselves and their patients.

Prepare students to take and pass the national credentialing examination.

Upon completion of the program, students are expected to be able to:

Provide compassionate patient care.
Perform diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine exams accurately and efficiently.
Adhere to radiation safety regulations and best practices to ensure a safe working environment.
Display competency in preparing and handling radiopharmaceuticals used in nuclear medicine technology.

Perform and analyze quality control procedures for various nuclear medicine imaging equipment types.
Communicate effectively and professionally, utilizing both verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior in a healthcare setting.

*96 Approved instruction Weeks

The program information, length, and schedule are subject to change. Please read the accompanying Addendum for important changes and updates. Speak with an admission advisor for details.

The Nuclear Medicine Technology program is an Associate of Science degree program. The student will receive didactic, laboratory, and clinical experience in affiliated medical facilities. The Instructor-to-Student ratio is 1:25 during online lectures and 1:1 during clinical externships.

Classes may be scheduled Monday through Sunday. Students will attend no more than 40 hours of instruction per week, which includes didactic sessions, labs, and clinical experiences. Clinical activities may be held on weekdays or weekends, and shifts may include day or evening hours, as required by the clinical site. Didactic courses are held between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM.

Students receive 1,414 hours of didactic and laboratory instruction, as well as 1,232 hours of clinical education, allowing them to apply lecture topics to practical use.

Admission Requirements
Performance Requirements
Graduation Requirements

Please review the following General Admission Requirements for all programs.

Applicants must:
- Attend or view a live or recorded Information Session.
- Submit original transcripts from the Registrar at an educational institution for applicants requesting credit granting for some/all General Education courses. Copies are not accepted. All coursework must be completed and receive a grade of “C” or better. All credit granting is subject to the approval of the Program Director or Program Coordinator. Please allow seven (7) days for review.
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Please review the following General Performance Requirements for all programs.

Each program has both physical and non-physical requirements to ensure the safety and welfare of students and patients. Almost all of our students (check with an admission advisor if applicable) must be able to:

A.S. in Nuclear Medicine Technology students must have the following abilities:
- Lift more than 50 pounds (22.68 kg).
- Be able to push and pull routinely.
  - 1 pound (0.45 kg)—5 pounds (2.27 kg) frequently—lead aprons, files, lead syringes.
  - 20 pounds (9.07 kg)—70 pounds (31.75 kg) occasionally—patient transfers and positioning.
- Hear sufficiently to assess patient needs and communicate verbally with other healthcare providers.
- Have full use of arms, hands, and wrists.
- Must be able to move quickly on the feet.
- Sit in class for up to eight (8) hours per day.
- Stand and walk on your feet 80% of the time.
- Reach or above shoulder level for 90% of work time.
- Bend or flex the upper trunk forward up to 45 degrees and flex the lower torso into a squatting position.
- Rotate the upper trunk up to 30 degrees to the right and left.
- Work compassionately and effectively with patients who are ill.
- Must be able to look at a computer screen for extended periods.
A.S. in Nuclear Medicine Technology program students must have sufficient strength, motor coordination, and manual dexterity to:
- Transport, move, lift, and transfer patients from a wheelchair or cart to an X-ray table or a patient bed.
- Move, adjust, and manipulate various mobile and non-mobile nuclear medicine equipment.
- Complete examinations on the patient according to established policies and procedures with speed and accuracy.
A.S. in Nuclear Medicine Technology program students must also be capable of:
- Handling stressful situations related to technical and procedural standards and patient care situations.
- Providing physical and emotional support to the patient during the imaging procedures.
- Ability to respond to situations requiring first aid and provide emergency care to the patient without or until the physician arrives.
- Communicating verbally in an effective manner to direct patients during imaging examinations
- Visually recognizing anatomy on a computer monitor
- Respond to warning sounds, machine alarms, and calls for help
A.S. in Nuclear Medicine Technology program students must have the mental and intellectual capacity to:
- Calculate and administer radiopharmaceutical doses under the supervision of a licensed nuclear medicine technologist, following departmental protocols and procedures.
- Review and evaluate the recorded images on a computer monitor and an archiving system to identify patient anatomy and pathology.
- Cope with heavy workloads, demanding patients, and life-threatening clinical situations.
- Behave in an ethical, sound, competent, compassionate, and professional manner in the classroom and the clinic.
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The following requirements must be met for a student to graduate from the Nuclear Medicine Technology program at Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts:
- The student must have completed and verified the minimum clinical competencies defined by the correct regulatory body for Nuclear Medicine Technology.
- Students must have obtained an associate degree before taking the registry certification exam in nuclear medicine.
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Admission Requirements

Please review the following General Admission Requirements for all programs.

Applicants must:

Attend or view a live or recorded Information Session.
Submit original transcripts from the Registrar at an educational institution for applicants requesting credit granting for some/all General Education courses. Copies are not accepted. All coursework must be completed and receive a grade of “C” or better. All credit granting is subject to the approval of the Program Director or Program Coordinator. Please allow seven (7) days for review.

Performance Requirements

Please review the following General Performance Requirements for all programs.

Each program has both physical and non-physical requirements to ensure the safety and welfare of students and patients. Almost all of our students (check with an admission advisor if applicable) must be able to:

A.S. in Nuclear Medicine Technology students must have the following abilities:

Lift more than 50 pounds (22.68 kg).
Be able to push and pull routinely.
- 1 pound (0.45 kg)—5 pounds (2.27 kg) frequently—lead aprons, files, lead syringes.
- 20 pounds (9.07 kg)—70 pounds (31.75 kg) occasionally—patient transfers and positioning.
Hear sufficiently to assess patient needs and communicate verbally with other healthcare providers.
Have full use of arms, hands, and wrists.
Must be able to move quickly on the feet.
Sit in class for up to eight (8) hours per day.
Stand and walk on your feet 80% of the time.
Reach or above shoulder level for 90% of work time.
Bend or flex the upper trunk forward up to 45 degrees and flex the lower torso into a squatting position.
Rotate the upper trunk up to 30 degrees to the right and left.
Work compassionately and effectively with patients who are ill.
Must be able to look at a computer screen for extended periods.

A.S. in Nuclear Medicine Technology program students must have sufficient strength, motor coordination, and manual dexterity to:

Transport, move, lift, and transfer patients from a wheelchair or cart to an X-ray table or a patient bed.
Move, adjust, and manipulate various mobile and non-mobile nuclear medicine equipment.
Complete examinations on the patient according to established policies and procedures with speed and accuracy.

A.S. in Nuclear Medicine Technology program students must also be capable of:

Handling stressful situations related to technical and procedural standards and patient care situations.
Providing physical and emotional support to the patient during the imaging procedures.
Ability to respond to situations requiring first aid and provide emergency care to the patient without or until the physician arrives.
Communicating verbally in an effective manner to direct patients during imaging examinations
Visually recognizing anatomy on a computer monitor
Respond to warning sounds, machine alarms, and calls for help

A.S. in Nuclear Medicine Technology program students must have the mental and intellectual capacity to:

Calculate and administer radiopharmaceutical doses under the supervision of a licensed nuclear medicine technologist, following departmental protocols and procedures.
Review and evaluate the recorded images on a computer monitor and an archiving system to identify patient anatomy and pathology.
Cope with heavy workloads, demanding patients, and life-threatening clinical situations.
Behave in an ethical, sound, competent, compassionate, and professional manner in the classroom and the clinic.

Graduation Requirements

The following requirements must be met for a student to graduate from the Nuclear Medicine Technology program at Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts:

The student must have completed and verified the minimum clinical competencies defined by the correct regulatory body for Nuclear Medicine Technology.
Students must have obtained an associate degree before taking the registry certification exam in nuclear medicine.

Applicants are deemed qualified on a point system. The highest-ranked candidates (above a minimum threshold) will be offered seats in the program. The top-scoring candidates will be brought in for the interview process.

The following point system evaluates each applicant, showing the maximum score achievable. If an accepted applicant chooses to decline their seat in the upcoming term, they must reapply for admission in any future term. The applicant must reapply through the application process, including meeting all current admission requirements and deadlines.

Nuclear Medicne Technology Program	Points Possible
I. CCAT	50
II. Post-Secondary Education	50
➢ Associate Degree	25
➢ Bachelor's Degree and Higher	50
III. Credit Granted Courses	160
➢ College Algebra	30
➢ Anatomy with Laboratory	30
➢ Physiology with Laboratory	30
➢ Physics	30
➢ Chemistry with Lab	30
➢ English	10
IV. One-Page Resume	10
V. Direct Healthcare Background	30
➢ One to Three (1-3) Years	20
➢ More Than Three (3) Years	30
VI. Imaging Background	50
➢ Background as a registered RT, Sonographer, MRI Technologist, or Radiation Therapist	50
➢ Background as an Imaging Assistant	25
VII. Clinical Affiliate Background	20
VIII. Personal Interview Please Note: The Top Scoring Candidates will be Invited in for the Interview Process	50
➢ Professionalism
➢ Communication
➢ Motivation
➢ Overall Impression
Total Points Possible	420

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Course Number	Title	Clock Hours	Quarter Credit Hours
GE 002	Principles of Physics	45.0	4.5
GE 003	Conceptual Chemistry with Laboratory	75.0	6.0
GE 020A	Human Body in Health & Disease I with Laboratory	75.0	6.0
GE 020B	Human Body in Health & Disease II with Laboratory	75.0	6.0
GE 112	Algebra I	45.0	4.5
GE 230	Written & Oral Communication	45.0	4.5
GEH 301	Ethics & Law in Health Sciences	45.0	4.5
NM 111	Patient Care in Nuclear Medicine	100.0	8.0
NM 112	Introduction to the Science of Nuclear Medicine	100.0	10.0
NM 121	Radiation Protection & Biology	75.0	7.5
NM 122	Instrumentation in Nuclear Medicine I	80.0	8.0
NM 123	Nuclear Physics	60.0	6.0
NM 131	Nuclear Procedures I	95.0	8.5
NM 132	Instrumentation in Nuclear Medicine II	75.0	7.5
NM 141	Nuclear Procedures II	60.0	6.0
NM 142	Nuclear Pharmacy	60.0	6.0
NM 143	Principles of CT in Nuclear Medicine	70.0	7.0
NM 250C	Clinical Practice I	128.0	4.0
NM 251	Cross-Sectional Anatomy	48.0	4.5
NM 252	Principles of PET in Nuclear Medicine	60.0	6.0
NM 253	Pharmacology, Drug Administration, and Venipuncture	54	4.5
NM 260C	Clinical Practice II	376.0	12.5
NM 270C	Clinical Practice III	352.0	11.5
NM 271	Nuclear Procedures III	36.0	3.5
NM 280C	Clinical Practice IV	376.0	12.5
NM 281	Nuclear Medicine Capstone	36.0	3.5
Total		2,646.0	173.0

Read the A.S. in Nuclear Medicine Technology program course descriptions.

View a list of clinical affiliate sites for Gurnick Academy’s Nuclear Medicine program. The program determines clinical placement assignments based on students’ admission point rankings, the region to which they applied, and the availability of clinical sites.

If you have a facility interested in hosting you for your clinical rotations, you may apply for clinical site approval by completing and submitting the new Clinical Affiliate Request form.

Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts holds national institutional accreditation by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES). ABHES accreditation does not include continuing education courses.

ABHES Mailing Address:
6116 Executive Blvd., Suite 730
North Bethesda, MD 20852

ABHES Phone: 301-291-7550
ABHES Email: Info
ABHES Website: abhes.org/

Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts is a private institution approved to operate by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education. Approval to operate means the institution is compliant with the minimum standards in the California Private Postsecondary Education Act (CPPEA) of 2009 (as amended) and Division 7.5 of Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations. CPPEA governs the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education.

The Office of Student Assistance and Relief is available to support prospective students, current students, or past students of private postsecondary educational institutions in making informed decisions, understanding their rights, and navigating available services and relief options. The office may be reached by calling (888) 370- 7589, option #5, or by visiting osar.bppe.ca.gov.

BPPE Mailing Address:
1747 N. Market Blvd., Suite 225
Sacramento, CA 95834

BPPE Phone: 888-370-7589
BPPE Email: General
BPPE Website: bppe.ca.gov/

The Associate of Science in Nuclear Medicine Technology Program is programmatically accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Nuclear Medicine Technology (JRCNMT).

JRCNMT Mailing Address:
820 W Danforth Road, Suite B1
Edmond, Oklahoma, 73003

JRCNMT Phone: (405) 285-0546
JRCNMT Email: General
JRCNMT Website: www.jrcnmt.org

For more information about the Licensure, Certification, and Registry Disclaimer, please refer to the school catalog.

In California, practicing nuclear medicine technologists must have an active Certified Technologist, Nuclear Medicine (CTNM) certificate. The State of California Department of Public Health, Radiologic Health Branch, offers the certificate. Once certified, the nuclear medicine technologist can legally practice within California.

Graduates of our Nuclear Medicine Technology program are eligible to sit for both the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) board exam and the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists^® (ARRT^®) Nuclear Medicine Technology (N) board exam. Both the ARRT® and NMTCB require applicants to disclose any history of criminal or misdemeanor proceedings. Students may choose to contact the ARRT^® and/or NMTCB to conduct a pre-application review to determine if they will be eligible to sit for the exam(s) upon graduation.

California Department of Public Health, Radiologic Health Branch, can be contacted at MS 7610, P.O. Box 997414, Certification Unit, Sacramento, CA 95899-7414. Phone: (916) 327-5106, Fax: (916) 440-7999, Web: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CEH/DRSEM/Pages/RHB-Contact.aspx.

Eligibility for Registry Certification in Nuclear Medicine
Candidates for registry certification in nuclear medicine must meet basic requirements in the three components of the equation:

State Authorization
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts provides information on whether its programs meet educational requirements for professional licensure or certification in each state. Students are encouraged to review the Curriculum and Licensure Requirements by State available on the Academy’s website here to determine if a specific program fulfills the requirements in their intended state of residence or employment.

ARRT^®and American Registry of Radiologic Technologists^® are registered trademarks owned by The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Gurnick Academy is not licensed by, endorsed by, or affiliated with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.

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Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts aims to help every student obtain Financial Aid* to attend their chosen program. Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts participates in various federal and state student financial assistance programs.

The financial aid programs are designed to assist students with inadequate financial resources to meet their education’s total cost. Each campus has a Financial Aid Advisor who can help students with any financial aid questions.

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Yes, please find more info about the Foreign Transcript/Diploma Evaluations process.
Yes. Regardless of degree or background, all applicants must pass the entrance exam to be admitted into the program.
No. You don’t need to take any prerequisite courses. All general education courses are offered within the curriculum.

Learn about the Nuclear Medicine Technology Program Length and Schedule.
Yes. Learn more about the program’s accreditation.
Yes, the Nuclear Medicine Technology program is a full-time program.
No, we currently do not offer night classes for the Nuclear Medicine Technology program.
View the Addendum to review all scheduled breaks during the school year.
Please find more info about remediation in our Catalog and Addendum.
For more information, please get in touch with the Admissions Department.

No, an externship will be provided for all of our students.
No, all externships are unpaid.

For a detailed cost breakdown, please refer to the Program Fees section.
Financial Aid is available for those who qualify. Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts participates in various federal and state student financial assistance programs.

The A.S. in Nuclear Medicine Technology program is an Associate of Science degree program.
Please find more info about Licensure, Certification, and Registry Disclaimer policy in our Catalog and Addendum.
Yes. Test preparation is strongly emphasized throughout the students’ curriculum at Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts.
We assist students with job placement upon completion of the program. However, we cannot guarantee employment.

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