Nuclear Medicine Technology

A highly-specialized NMTNuclear Medicine Technologist works closely with the nuclear medicine physician. Some primary responsibilities are:

• Radiopharmaceuticals instrumentation: Preparing and administering radioactive chemical compounds
• Computer processing and image enhancement
• Analyzing biologic specimens in the laboratory
• Providing images, data analysis, and patient information to the physician for diagnostic interpretation

During an imaging procedure, the technologist works directly with the patient to:

• gain their confidence by obtaining pertinent history, describing the procedure, and answering any questions.
• monitor their physical condition during the course of the procedure.
• note specific comments which may indicate the need for additional images or help the physician interpret results of the procedure.
  
  

Programmatic Accreditation

The nuclear medicine technology program at Augusta University is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology (JRCNMT), 820 W. Danforth Rd., #B1 / Edmond, OK 73003; phone 405-285-0546; mail@jrcnmt.org; www.jrcnmt.org. For more information go to JRCNMT online directory of accredited programs and read the program's directory listing (https://www.jrcnmt.org/find-a-program/).

Graduate achievement data is an indicator of program effectiveness, demonstrating the extent to which a program achieves it goals.  The current report on graduate achievement data, identified by program, is available on the JRCNMT website by clicking on the following link:  Graduate Achievement Report

National Certification/Registration and State Licensure

The AU NMT program is accredited by the JRCNMT (jrcnmt.org) and therefore graduates of the program are eligible to attempt the NMTCB (Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board) national certification examination.  Additionally, since AU is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), the body for the accreditation of degree-granting higher education, graduates of the program are also eligible to attempt the ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) national registry examination. 

While attempting either or both of the national certification/registration examinations is not a requirement of graduation, many employers require certification/registration as a criteria for employment.  Also, some states require licensure as a condition for employment.  The Department of Allied Health Professions has determined that the required classes and educational activities of this academic program will qualify a graduate of this program to take the national NMTCB and/or ARRT examination to obtain Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist, CNMT, and/or Registered Nuclear Medicine Technologist, RT(N) credentials and subsequently satisfies the requirements of all states and territories for the Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist, CNMT, Registered Nuclear Medicine Technologist, RT(N) or state licensure.

 Although the NMT program offers coursework in CT, the program is not a CT program.  Additional training will be required before you are qualified to take either national certification exam in CT.   CT certification requires prior certification in nuclear medicine technology, radiography or radiation therapy.

 

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Current Classes

Class of May 2024
Class of May 2025