Nuclear Medicine Technology (Hospital-Based), Associate of Science
Career Pathway: Health Sciences
Location(s): General Education courses are offered at all BC locations
Program Entrance Requirements: This is a limited access program. Students are required to complete a supplemental application and meet specific criteria. Please click here for more information.
Program Description: The Associate of Science in (Hospital-Based) Nuclear Medicine Technology program is a limited access program. This program provides a means for graduates of an accredited hospital-based program to obtain an Associate in Science Degree in Nuclear Medicine. To qualify for this program, applicants must be currently nationally registered as a nuclear medicine technologist and currently hold a valid license in the field. Visit the program’s website for additional information.
Additional Program Information
Students must complete a minimum of 19 credits of the general education and core courses at Broward College to satisfy the residency requirement. To apply for the Prior Learning credit, students must provide a copy of ARRT/NMTCB Registry.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Recommended General Education Courses | ||
| ENC1101 | COMPOSITION I | 3.00 |
| GE Course | General Education Humanities Core | 3.00 |
| AMH2020 | HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES SINCE 1877 | 3.00 |
| or POS2041 | NATIONAL GOVERNMENT | |
| BSC2085 | HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I | 3.00 |
| BSC2085L | HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I LABORATORY | 1.00 |
| MAC1105 | COLLEGE ALGEBRA 1 | 3.00 |
| or MAC1105C | COREQUISITE COLLEGE ALGEBRA | |
| or MGF1106 | FOUNDATIONS OF MATHEMATICAL REASONING | |
| or STA2023 | STATISTICS | |
| CHM1032 | CHEMISTRY FOR HEALTH SCIENCES | 3.00 |
| CHM1032L | CHEMISTRY FOR HEALTH SCIENCES LAB | 1.00 |
| PHY1001 | APPLIED PHYSICS | 3.00 |
| BSC2086 | HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II | 3.00 |
| BSC2086L | HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II LABORATORY | 1.00 |
| Open Ended | Students earn points by the successful completion of the select courses listed above 3 | |
| Required Courses | ||
| NMT1002 | INTRODUCTION TO NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHNOLOGY | 3.00 |
| NMT1002L | INTRODUCTION TO NUCLEAR MEDICINE LAB | 1.00 |
| NMT1430 | RADIATION SAFETY AND RADIOBIOLOGY | 3.00 |
| NMT1714 | NUCLEAR MEDICINE PATHOLOGY | 3.00 |
| NMT1804 | NUCLEAR MEDICINE CLINICAL EDUCATION I | 2.00 |
| NMT1630 | NUCLEAR PHYSICS AND MATHEMATICAL APPLICATIONS | 2.00 |
| NMT1814 | NUCLEAR MEDICINE CLINICAL EDUCATION II | 2.00 |
| NMT2713 | NUCLEAR MEDICINE METHODOLOGY I | 3.00 |
| NMT2713L | NUCLEAR MEDICINE METHODOLOGY I LAB | 1.00 |
| NMT2824 | NUCLEAR MEDICINE CLINICAL EDUCATION III | 3.00 |
| NMT2130 | NUCLEAR MEDICINE RADIOPHARMACY | 3.00 |
| NMT2779 | INTRODUCTION TO MULTIPLE MODALITIES | 3.00 |
| NMT2723 | NUCLEAR MEDICINE METHODOLOGY II | 3.00 |
| NMT2723L | NUCLEAR MEDICINE METHODOLOGY II LAB | 1.00 |
| NMT2834 | CLINICAL EDUCATION IV | 3.00 |
| NMT2534 | NUCLEAR MEDICINE INSTRUMENTATION | 3.00 |
| NMT2102 | NUCLEAR MEDICINE ADMINISTRATION | 1.00 |
| NMT2960 | NUCLEAR MEDICINE ADVANCE APPLICATIONS | 3.00 |
| NMT1900 | NUCLEAR MEDICINE IMAGING ANATOMY | 2.00 |
| NMT2061 | NUCLEAR MEDICINE SEMINAR | 3.00 |
| Total Credits | 75 | |
- 1
MAC1105C COREQUISITE COLLEGE ALGEBRA is a 5-credit course.
Experiential Learning Credit Awarded with copy of ARRT/NMTCB Registry License.
See General Education course information here.
In accordance with Florida Statute and Florida Administrative Code, students may need to satisfy the Civic Literacy Graduation Requirement. Visit the Civic Literacy Graduation Requirement page at broward.edu/civic-literacy.
Students are strongly encouraged to meet with an advisor to create a personalized educational plan.
Program Highlights
Credit for Prior Learning
Accelerate your path to completion with these options:
- Credit by exam
- Earned industry certifications
- Prior Learning Assessment
- And much more…
Related Industry Certifications
Upon completing this program, graduates will be eligible to sit for the following industry certifications/licenses:
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification exam & subsequently apply to the state of Florida for licensure, and Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification Board
Get an Internship
After completing your first year of coursework make sure to visit Employment Solutions for internship opportunities and helpful tools like virtual job shadow, to help take your career to the next level!
Median Wage and Job Growth Outlook
Broward College has Career Coach! It is designed to help you find a good career by providing the most current local data on wages, employment, job postings, and associated education and training.
Fund Your Education
This program is Financial Aid eligible. Scholarships may be available.
Program Learning Outcomes
Graduates from this program will be able:
- Demonstrate cardiac imaging proficiency.
- Competently communicate with clarity to a group of his / her peers.
- Demonstrate leadership and teamwork skills needed to accomplish team goals and objectives for nuclear medicine clinical procedures.
- Demonstrate proficiency with professionalism in terms of service, clinical outcomes, and safety.
- Demonstrate proper etiquette when greeting the patient and state appropriate patient identifiers.