Nuclear Medicine Technology

Program Description

This certificate program is designed for students with an AAS or BS degree in Radiologic Technology or another approved allied health degree. Per our accreditor, we are limiting admission to only licensed radiologic technologists at this time.

Students will sit for didactic Nuclear Medicine courses online, while fulfilling the clinical requirements at an approved hospital affiliate in their geographic region. At this time, we are in communication with hospital affiliates for this certificate program in the Mohawk Valley and the Capital Region. Students interested in placements in the New York City area should consider the in-person AAS Nuclear Medicine Technology program.

Nuclear Medicine is a branch of medical imaging that uses radioactive isotopes for the diagnosis and treatment of certain diseases. The Nuclear Medicine Technologist program prepares students to administer the correct radioisotope doses, position patients under the gamma camera, and produce images that are then interpreted by a physician. Under supervision, students perform a variety of scans on select organs, cells, and molecules within the body. In addition, several sites perform Position Emission Tomography.

Upon the completion of the program at Bronx Community College, students are required to pass one of two national registry examinations to become identified as a licensed Nuclear Medicine Technologist and to practice as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist.

Admission Information

This certificate program will require the following to be considered for admission:

1.  Earned an associate or bachelor’s degree in radiologic technology or another allied health field providing sufficient preparation for success in this certificate program.

2.  Earned a cumulative GPA of at least 2.8.

3. Documented relevant work or volunteer experience.

4. Completed the following program prerequisites:
   a. College Algebra
   b. Anatomy and Physiology I and II with labs
   c. Introductory/Fundamentals of Chemistry with lab
   d. Introductory/Fundamentals of Physics
   e. Written Communication/College Composition I

Admission is expected to be competitive and students meeting the minimum requirements are not guaranteed admission.

At this time, we start new NMT program cohorts only in the Fall semester of each year. Please contact the program director with any questions.

Note, as well, that non academic factors (e.g., criminal record, health conditions, and drug use) can impact whether a student may be admitted or continue in the NMT program. Please refer to the NMT handbook for additional information and/or contact the NMT program director.

Academic Standards

Students must pass each didactic NMT class with a C+ or better and each clinical class with a B- or better. If students do not receive the required minimum grade, they are subject to program dismissal. For full academic policies on NMT program admission, retention, and graduation, please consult the BCC Codification of Academic Rules and Regulations available on the BCC website.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Nuclear Medicine Technology program requirements, students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate knowledge of Nuclear Medicine procedures and core concepts through assessment provided by Mock Certification Exam.
2. Demonstrate competence in a variety of routine Nuclear Medicine procedures.
3. Demonstrate proficiency of radiation safety, including radiation physics, radiation biology, instrumentation, quality control, and principles of ALARA.
4. Exhibit skills in patient care, including interpersonal communication, obtaining pertinent medical history, basic skills in EKG and phlebotomy.
5. Display a working knowledge of radiopharmaceuticals, including dosage administration, pediatric considerations, and decay principles.

Nuclear Medicine Graduate Achievement Data

Graduate achievement data is an indicator of program effectiveness, demonstrating the extent to which a program achieves its goals. The NMT certificate program began only in Fall 2025 and so does not yet have graduate data. However, BCC has offered an AAS degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology with the same curriculum for many year and this data is available. The current report on AAS NMT graduate achievement data, identified by program, is available on the JRCNMT website by clicking on the following link: https://www.jrcnmt.org/students/graduate-achievement-data/

Program Director: Professor Grace Tursi-Wenzler