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Certificate in Nuclear Medicine

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What You’ll Learn

South College’s Certificate in Nuclear Medicine program is designed for those who have completed a radiography, nursing, medical technology, radiation therapy, or related medical program and are in good standing with the appropriate licensing agency, or individuals who otherwise successfully complete program admission requirements.

The Certificate in Nuclear Medicine program is designed to be completed in one year and will prepare you to become an entry-level Nuclear Medicine Technologist.  In both classroom and clinical settings, you will learn to administer radioactive materials and use cutting-edge imaging technology to create diagnostic images.  Students who successfully complete the Certificate program are eligible to apply for admission to write the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) certification examination.

Students studying Nuclear Medicine at South College

What can I do with a Certificate in Nuclear Medicine?

Nuclear Medicine Technologist Nuclear Cardiology Technologist Nuclear Medicine PET-CT Technologist

2%* Estimated Job Growth

Keys to Success

Because they administer radiopharmaceutical doses and monitor treatment, nuclear medicine technologists need strong math and science skills. You must also be sensitive to patients’ physical and psychological needs, pay attention to detail, follow instructions, work well with a team, and possess mechanical abilities and manual dexterity to operate complicated equipment. Successful students will be able to communicate well with patients and healthcare professionals and maintain a professional demeanor at all times.

South College has strong relationships with local and regional healthcare organizations, allowing our students the best in experiential clinical placements. Small class sizes and dedicated, experienced faculty make it easy to get the support you need, and the Math Lab and Writing Lab are always available to help you develop your core skills.

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Accreditation or Approval

Knoxville

The South College Certificate in Nuclear Medicine program and the BS Health Science w/Concentration in Nuclear Medicine program offered at the Knoxville campus is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Nuclear Medicine Technology (JRCNMT) (820 W. Danforth Rd, #B1 Edmond, OK 73003, (405) 285-0546, www.jrcnmt.org). In 2019, the program was awarded a continued accreditation for a period of 7 years. The next review is scheduled for 2026.

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Consumer Information

Amounts for tuition, fees, books, and supplies are subject to change. South College follows the required methodology provided by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission for the reporting of employment information for graduates. This information is compiled on an annual basis and submitted to the Commission by October 15 each year for graduates during the most recently completed reporting year (July 1-June 30). For more detailed information related to the calculation of graduate employment rates, please click here.

*The career options listed above are a small sample of potential job titles, and are not meant to be comprehensive. Students may or may not find employment in these positions. Job growth statistics are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics 2014–2024 projections. Note that the Bureau does not publish estimates for all job titles, so in some cases these numbers are an approximation based on similar job titles.

Success at South College

Shawn Domm

I chose South College because it came highly recommended from mentors of mine, the faculty is second to none, and the program fits my ever-changing lifestyle. I also chose it because of the flexibility. My wife is still serving in the United States Air Force on Active Duty, and this means that we move when they tell us to move.

- Shawn Domm, Doctor of Physical Therapy
Elizabeth Ferichs

One of the major reasons I chose South College was for the smaller class sizes. It allows more one-on-one time between students and professors, which enhances the learning experience for me.

- Elizabeth Frerichs, Bachelor of Science in Health Science
Adam Hatcher

I went to college originally straight out of high school with the intent of majoring in musical performance with a concentration in theoretical studies. I was not prepared to for college at that point, so I decided to gain some experience and maturity by joining the work force full-time. After working for 10 years, I felt it was time to try school again.

- Adam Hatcher, Bachelor of Business Administration
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