Applicant Checklist (NMT On-Campus)
Applicant Checklist (NMT Online)
Applicant Checklist (NMT Diploma)
Advising Checklist (NMT On-Campus)
Advising Checklist (NMT Online)
Advising Checklist (NMT Diploma)
Apply to the Nuclear Medicine Technology Program (On-Campus Only)
Apply to the Nuclear Medicine Technology Program (Online and Diploma)
Essential Functions of a Nuclear Medicine Technology Student
Nuclear Medicine Faculty
Nuclear Medicine Program Costs
Must be completed or in progress by the fall semester before program entry.
The grades in these courses earn quality points toward admission to the program.
Must be formally admitted to the Nuclear Medicine Technology Program to take NMT courses.
Admission to the Nuclear Medicine Program is competitive. Applicants compete for admission based on the sum of quality points and points earned for TEAS. Applicants earn quality points by completing the general education and recommended courses required for the Nuclear Medicine Program with a C or better.
| Criteria | Points Calculation |
|---|---|
| Quality Points for General Education Courses | Multiply credit hours by quality point value (A=4, B=3, C=2) for each course completed with a grade of C or better. |
| Total Quality Points | Sum of quality points from all general education and recommended courses based on the best grade earned. |
| GPA Calculation | Divide total quality points by total credit hours attempted in general education and recommended courses. |
Pitt County Schools Health Sciences Academy (PCSHSA) graduates who participated in the Health Sciences Academy in their junior and senior years of high school, earned college credit for general education courses required for their program of interest with an “A” or “B,” and fulfilled all responsibilities of the Health Sciences Academy program will receive a 10% increase to their quality point calculation. These points are awarded to PCSHSA graduates who have graduated within five years prior to enrollment in a health sciences program at PCC. PCSHSA graduates are not guaranteed acceptance into any health sciences program.
Students admitted to health sciences programs are required to complete a clinical practicum. Clinical facilities may require criminal background checks, drug screenings, credit checks, professional license checks, and/or proof of US citizenship prior to or during participation in the clinical portion of a program. Any expenses associated with these requirements are the responsibility of the student. Pending the outcome, clinical facilities may deny a student the opportunity to complete the clinical portion of a program. A student who is unable to complete the clinical portion of a program will not be able to graduate. Criminal background checks, drug screenings, credit checks, professional license checks, and/or proof of US citizenship may also be required after graduation by examination boards, state licensing boards, and employment agencies. Pending the outcome, a graduate may be disqualified from examination eligibility, state licensure, and/or employment.
Students admitted to health sciences programs are required to have a physical examination to determine if they are physically and emotionally capable of performing the essential functions of the program and must submit a completed medical form. A record of immunizations, including, but not limited to, an annual Influenza vaccine and the COVID-19 vaccine must be included with the medical form. A medical or religious exemption for vaccines must be approved by the clinical site(s). PCC does not grant vaccine exemptions in lieu of the clinical site(s) and does not guarantee vaccine exemptions will be approved by the clinical site(s).
Programs at PCC that prepare students for professional licensure are designed to prepare a student to apply for applicable licensure in North Carolina. In order to ensure whether the program meets requirements for professional licensure outside North Carolina, PCC recommends the student contact the program director prior to enrolling in the program.
It is the policy of PCC not to discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, handicap, religion, age, or national origin in the recruitment and admission of students; the recruitment, employment, training, and promotion of faculty and staff; and the operation of any of its programs and activities, as specified by federal laws and regulations. PCC is an equal opportunity institution.
Health Sciences admissions policies are not to be regarded as an irrevocable contract between PCC and students. PCC reserves the right to change any provisions or requirements at any time. Every effort will be made to minimize the inconvenience such changes create for students.
The Nuclear Medicine Technology curriculum provides the clinical and didactic experience necessary to prepare students to qualify as entry-level nuclear medicine technologists.
Students will acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to properly perform clinical procedures. These skills include patient care, the use of radioactive materials, the operation of imaging and counting instrumentation, and laboratory procedures.
Graduates may be eligible to apply for certification/registration examination given by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
The Nuclear Medicine Program may be completed totally online with the exception of the clinical practice rotations, which are made available in the student’s geographic location through a joint effort facilitated by the student and the nuclear medicine faculty.
Admissions for the online and diploma NMT programs have two distinct admissions cycles:
*Both cohorts will begin in the summer
We maintain a waitlist for clinical sites, especially since North Carolina sites, including Greenville, New Bern, Kinston, and Wilson, are reserved for the campus program. Clinical sites cannot currently be set up in New York, New Jersey, or Maryland.
Our program schedule includes intense clinical days: Your clinic site must be sufficiently busy to meet your requirements, typically a medium-sized hospital. Completion of all clinical hours is mandatory for graduation, with makeup days required if any are missed. Our program is notably intense, completing in just one year, shorter than many other similar programs.
Hospitals
Outpatient Imaging Center
Physicians’ Offices
Product Development
Sales
Teaching
Cross Sectional Anatomy
Introduction to Nuclear Medicine
Nuclear Physics
Overview-Clinical Nuclear Medicine
Nuclear Pharmacy
Health Physics
NMT Clinical Practice I and II
Procedures for Nuclear Medicine I and II
Procedures for Nuclear Medicine I and II Lab
Radiobiology
Non-Imaging Instrumentation
Nuclear Med Tech Topics
Students will demonstrate proficiency in providing patient care.
Students will demonstrate knowledge of and perform nuclear medicine procedures according to protocol.
Students will identify radiopharmaceuticals and their uses in nuclear medicine imaging.
Students will perform quality control procedures to ensure equipment function.
Students will demonstrate clinical reasoning and problem solving.
Students will demonstrate professional behaviors consistent with employer expectations.
Students will formulate the details of patient cases.
Students will prepare for the ARRT credentialing exam.
Associate of Applied Science in Nuclear Medicine Technology
Diploma in Nuclear Medicine Technology