What do i need to do to become an Nuclear medicine Tech?
Nuclear medicine technologists are trained in two- and four-year programs at accredited colleges and universities. The one-year programs available in nuclear medicine technology are intended primarily for health-care professionals in related fields who wish to include nuclear medicine among their skills. If you study in this field, your course work will focus on the biological effects of radiation exposure; radiation protection and procedures; and the use of radiopharmaceuticals, imaging techniques, and computer applications. You can read more about nuclear medicine programs in Nuclear Engineering. Common among the course work required of all medical technologists are basic anatomy, physiology, microbiology, professional ethics, and medical terminology. The Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology has a list of Accredited Programs. Another route to a position in this field is through the Military, which offers specialized training programs of its ow
