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Overview for Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist

A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians, to employ radioactive and stable nuclides in diagnostic evaluations and therapeutic applications while monitoring for patient health and safety. Includes instruction in nuclear physics, health physics, instrumentation and statistics, biochemistry, immunology, radiopharmacology, radiation biology, clinical nuclear medicine, radionuclide therapy, computer applications, safety regulations, equipment operation, quality control, laboratory procedures, taking patient histories, patient evaluation and monitoring, emergency first aid, administration and record-keeping, and personnel supervision.

Careers for Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist Majors

A major in Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

Colleges Offering a Major in Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist

Top 2 Ohio Colleges with the highest percentage of Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
The University of Findlay
Findlay, OH
 11
(2.0%)
Moderately Selective$24,670 
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH
 16
(0.5%)
Less Selective$22,419 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.