Nuclear Medicine Technology (NMED)
Nuclear Medicine Institute at The University of Findlay
The nuclear medicine technology program at The University of Findlay is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology (JRNMT), 820 W. Danforth Rd, #B1/Edmond, OK 73003; phone 405-285-0546; mail@jrcnmt.org; www.jrcnmt.org. This program is currently on probation but it is accredited. For more information go to JRCNMT online directory of accredited programs and read the accreditation letter linked to the program's directory listing (https://www.jrcnmt.org/find-a-program/). Implications of attending a program that is on probation are available at https://www.jrcnmt.org/students/program-on-probation-faqs/.
The Nuclear Medicine Institute (NMI) was started in 1966 in Cleveland, Ohio, and moved to the campus of then-Findlay College in 1984. It is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology (JRCNMT) to offer a one-year certificate program in nuclear medicine technology. This certificate of completion is presently accepted by multiple affiliate colleges, in addition to The University of Findlay, for credit towards a degree. NMI is owned by The University of Findlay and operates in accordance with the accreditation standards set forth in the “Accreditation Standards for Nuclear Medicine Technologist Education.” A copy of these standards is available at the following website: www.jrcnmt.org. Upon successful completion of the program, the student is eligible to apply for one or possibly both of the national certification exams offered in nuclear medicine technology.
Nuclear medicine technology is a paramedical field concerned with the safe and effective use of radioactive materials for the diagnosis of various pathological disease states and for the treatment of some specific disorders. A nuclear medicine technologist is a highly trained individual who has a solid background in mathematics and the physical, chemical, and biological sciences. Under the supervision of a physician, the nuclear medicine technologist is responsible for radiopharmaceutical preparation and quality control; the performance of in vivo imaging and non-imaging procedures, instrumentation quality control; and the computer analysis of the data acquired and utilized by the physician for diagnosis. The nuclear medicine technologist works closely with other health professionals within the medical community to provide quality patient care.
NMI’s one-year program is a highly concentrated one, with classes being held for 28-32 hours per week during the academic session, and requiring 40 hours of training per week during the clinical session. The academic session is one semester in length and is held on the campus of The University of Findlay. During this session, the student receives the theory and concepts of nuclear medicine technology. Clinical training is 31 weeks in length and takes place at one or more of the NMI clinical affiliates. During clinical training, the student learns the practical application of the theory and receives hands-on experience in performing nuclear medicine procedures under the supervision of a certified nuclear medicine technologist. A one-week review session and final exam is scheduled at the end of clinical training.
Please contact the program or department to obtain information regarding specific admission requirements or application packets to the Nuclear Medicine Institute.