JAMESON HEALTH SYSTEM SCHOOL OF RADIOGRAPHY

Nuclear Medicine Specialty Program

CONTACT INFORMATION

Jameson Health System School of Radiography
South Campus
1100 S. Mercer Street
New Castle, PA  16101
724-656-6134
www.jamesonhealth.org

Accreditation

The Jameson Health System Nuclear Medicine Technology Training Program is an approved one year program. The school is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology.

Requirements for Admission

            1. High school graduate or equivalent

2. Minimum of two years post secondary education in an accredited school of allied health OR at least two years of post secondary education in a college or university studying a natural or health science OR possess a bachelor's degree in a clinically related science earned within seven years of application.

3. Must be able to complete all required post-secondary education in General Chemistry, General Physics and Algebra prior to completion of the program.

4. The admissions committee may also require applicants with non-medical background to complete Anatomy and Physiology and Medical Terminology prior to the start of the clinical portion of the program.

5. Four (4) professional letters of reference

6. Official High School and any post secondary transcripts.

7. Applicants are required to complete a minimum of 4 hours of observation at the Jameson    Health System Nuclear Medicine Department

8. Score of 55 or higher on HOBET test

9. Personal interview
10. Pre-admission physical examination

Deadline for applications and all related documents is January 31.

Each summer 2 students are admitted to the program

Student Schedule for the clinical rotation part)

All students will be scheduled for clinicals at Jameson North Campus with a rotation through The Center for Cardiac Health, Neo-Pet, and one of our Radiopharmacies.

Program Costs

1.Tuition is $4,200.00 per year (subject to change)

2.       Books are approx. $300.00

3.       Students are required to show proof of health insurance coverage. Jameson Health System does not provide this.

Upon graduation from the program students will be eligible to sit for the ARRT examination and also the NMTCB examination.

Curriculum

The following courses are included in the program of study.

1.       Patient Care

2.       Ethics and Cultural Diversity

3.       Statistics

4.       Nuclear Medicine Physics and Radiation Physics

5.       Radiation Biology

6.       Radiation Safety and Protection

7.       Radionuclide chemistry and radiopharmacy

8.       Nuclear Instrumentation

9.       Positron emission tomography (PET)

10.   computer applications in nuclear medicine

11.   Diagnostic Nuclear Medicine imaging and non-imaging in vivo and in vitro procedures

12.   Immunology as related to nuclear medicine

13.   Radionuclide therapy

14.   Quality control and quality assurance

15.   Clinical Education

16.   Registry Review

Program Goals

The Jameson Health System Nuclear Medicine Technology Training Program serves its communities of interest and its students through meeting and maintaining the following goals.

1.       To provide a quality education in the advanced level radiographic modalities of Nuclear Medicine based on the educational standards and essentials as set forth by the JRCNMT.

2.       To produce a graduate with the highest possible standards of clinical competence, dedication to patient care and safety, and obvious pride and professionalism in their chosen profession.

Mission Statement

The Nuclear Medicine Technology Training Program will provide a quality education in the imaging specialty with an emphasis on clinical competence, patient care and safety, and pride and professionalism in conjunction with Jameson Health System while serving our community and adhering to our commitment to excellence.  

Contact

For additional information regarding the refund policy, school calendar and available student services please click on link to School of Radiology.