Nuclear Medicine
What is a Nuclear Medicine Technologist?
A Nuclear Medicine Technologist works with Nuclear Medicine Physicians
and other professionals to provide therapeutic and/or diagnostic procedures.
The technologist performs a variety of duties in the areas of patient care,
technical skills, and administration.
Nuclear Medicine Technologists gain knowledge of radiation physics and
safety regulations to limit radiation exposure; to prepare and administer
radio pharmaceuticals; to use radiation detection devices; and to utilize
laboratory equipment that measures the quantity and distribution of radio
nuclides. Other activities of the technologist may include participation
in research activities, supervisory activities within the department, documenting
laboratory operations, and participating in departmental inspections conducted
for various regulatory and accrediting agencies.
Type of Nuclear Medicine Program at Oakland Community
College
This is a cooperatively arranged program leading to an Associate Degree
in Applied Science. The program is open to Nuclear Medicine Technologists
already in the field and to persons who wish to prepare for entry into the
field.
Those wishing to start a career in Nuclear Medicine Technology must take
the required supportive courses at OCC then apply to the Nuclear Medicine
Technology Program approved by the Joint Review Committee to complete the
specialized courses and clinical practice before receiving the Associate
Degree. A list of the approved programs in the geographical area is available
from the Department of Health Professions and technologies at the Southfield
Campus.
Procedures for Admission to the Program:
A. For those who graduated from a program approved by the Joint Review
Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine:
- Follow regular procedures for admission at OCC- including all appropriate
testing.
- Designate NUC as your curriculum.
- Have official transcripts sent from the Joint Review Committee approved
program and/or other colleges to OCC.
B. For those wishing to start a career in Nuclear Medicine Technology
by first taking the required supportive courses at OCC:
- Follow regular procedures for admission at OCC- including all appropriate
testing.
- Designate NUC as your curriculum.
- Proceed to take the required supportive courses as listed in the
college catalog.
- Before completing the required supportive courses at OCC, contact
the Joint Review Committee approved program to which you will be applying.
Required Supportive Courses
| BIO 2630 |
HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY I |
4 CREDIT HOURS |
| BIO 2640 |
HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY II |
4 CREDIT HOURS |
| ENG 1510 |
ENGLISH COMPOSITION I |
3 CREDIT HOURS |
| ENG 1520 |
ENGLISH COMPOSITION II |
3 CREDIT HOURS |
| CHE 1510 |
GENERAL CHEMISTRY I |
4 CREDIT HOURS |
| CHE 1520 |
GENERAL CHEMISTRY II |
4 CREDIT HOURS |
| PHY 1610 |
COLLEGE PHYSICS I |
4 CREDIT HOURS |
| MED 1103 |
MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY |
3 CREDIT HOURS |
| MDA 1350 |
MEDICAL LAW AND ETHICS |
3 CREDIT HOURS |
| POL 1510 |
AMERICAN GOVERNMENT |
3 CREDIT HOURS |
| PER |
PHYSICAL EDUCATION-SEE CATALOG |
2 CREDIT HOURS |
| HUMANITIES |
SEE COLLEGE CATALOG |
3 CREDIT HOURS |
Only students interested in the William Beaumont Hospital Nuclear Medicine
Program are required to take CIS 1050.
See the College Catalog for all general education requirements for an
Associate Degree in Applied Science.
For further information about OCC's Nuclear Medicine technology Program
contact the Department of Health Professions and Technologies at (248) 233-2916
or a counselor on any campus.
For information on OCC registration or admission, please contact (248)
341-2000.
If you would like a printable version of this information, please
click here for the PDF
file.
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