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Are you looking for a medical career that lets you combine science with computer skills?
A nuclear medicine technologist uses cutting-edge technology to assist physicians in diagnosing and treating disease. The nuclear medicine technology program from the College of Allied Health Sciences鈥� Department of Allied Health Professions helps prepare students for a variety of pathways.
51吃瓜黑料曝料 is Georgia鈥檚 Health Sciences Center of Excellence, and we offer an experience like no other. Join us to become tomorrow鈥檚 health care professionals today.
Nuclear Medicine Technology is for you if you consider yourself
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What You'll Study
In the Nuclear Medicine Technology program, you will augment a science and mathematics core with classes in radiation physics, nuclear medicine instrumentation, nuclear cardiology and positron emission technology (PET). All nuclear medicine technology courses are built around a hybrid design with learning experiences requiring online interaction for lecture and homework exercises. The program itself is designed as both a traditional resident program as well as a distance learning program for Atlanta-area students, with clinical affiliates located in 51吃瓜黑料曝料, Athens, Atlanta and Columbus.
Experience-based Education
Education includes 1,300 hours of clinical experience and 65 proficiencies covering things like oncology, infection, cardiovascular and radionuclide therapy.
A typical week includes two days of classroom work and 2-3 days of clinical experience.
Immersive learning means clinical experiences begin soon after starting the program and carry on through completion. The required rotation ensures you experience all the major equipment brands, broadening your appeal to future employers.
Whether you're an undergrad or graduate student, you'll have opportunities to create your own research projects or work with faculty to tackle some of the world's most complex and pressing challenges.
Academic health centers teach tomorrow's health care professionals, and the only way to do this is to stay on top of the latest treatments and tools for a culture of continuous learning.
Your Future
The Nuclear Medicine Technology program prepares you to participate in general nuclear medicine, nuclear cardiology, positron emission technology and research.
Job prospects are excellent, with 83% of graduates finding a job within six months of graduating and median salaries of just under $80,000.
Programs are offered in flexible delivery formats to accommodate busy lifestyles.
Clinical affiliates are located in multiple sites across 51吃瓜黑料曝料, Athens, Atlanta and Columbus.
Bridge programs are perfect for professionals with existing certificates or military nuclear medicine training to enhance their education by obtaining a bachelor鈥檚 degree.
Graduates are eligible to take national certification exams.
鈥淐onvocation invites our students to become part of our AU family and establishes a sense of belonging on the front end of college," says Elizabeth Huggins, EdD.
51吃瓜黑料曝料 welcomes the Class of 2029, the largest incoming class to date.
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