Nuclear Medicine Technology is a health profession concerned with the use of radioactive material for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes such as organ imaging, analysis of biological specimens, and therapeutic procedures.
The Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Medicine Technology trains competent professionals to perform nuclear medicine imaging procedures on patients, perform radioactive analyses of biological specimens, prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals, and perform quality control procedures on instruments and radiopharmaceuticals. In addition, they prepare radionuclides for therapeutic procedures, and perform radiation safety procedures.
The Nuclear Medicine Technology Program offers instruction leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Medicine Technology. The program consists of three years at a college or university majoring in natural sciences and a fourth year of courses in the specialty taken at the Medical Sciences Campus. The fourth professional year includes classroom theory and clinical practice.
Admission Requirements
Candidates for admission to the Nuclear Medicine Technology Program must complete not less than 99 credit hours in sciences and general courses, including the subjects stated below. For specific courses within each field, please contact the program.
Required Courses
| Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| English | 12 Semester Credit – Hours |
| Spanish | 12 Semester Credit – Hours |
| Humanities | 6 Semester Credit – Hours |
| Social Sciences | 6 Semester Credit – Hours |
| Mathematics | 11 Semester – Hours (includes Calculus I) |
| Biology | 12 Semester Credit – Hours |
| General Chemistry | 8 Semester Credit – Hours |
| Analytical Chemistry | 4 Semester Credit – Hours |
| Organic Chemistry | 8 Semester Credit – Hours |
| General Physics | 8 Semester Credit – Hours |
| Electives | 12 Semester Credit – Hours |
| Total | 99 Semester Credit – Hours |
Students who wish to be considered for admission to the program must also meet the following requirements:
- Obtain a general and specific grade point average in sciences and mathematics of 2.50.
- Be interviewed by the faculty.
- Fluency in Spanish and knowledge and comprehension of English.
Course Descriptions
In order to graduate, students must comply with the following requirements:
- Completion of all 135 credits, with a minimum grade point average of 2.00 or higher on a scale of 4.00.
- Satisfactory completion of all didactic and practical courses in the professional program.
Program Accreditation
The program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology (JRCNMT).
Graduate Outcomes
Graduate achievement data is an indicator of program effectiveness, demonstrating the extent to which a program achieves its goals. The current report on graduate achievement data, identified by program, is available on the JRCNMT website by clicking on the following link: Graduate Achievement Report.
Program Faculty
Prof. Miriam Espada Caro
Physical Address
Medical Center Complex
Monacillo Area, Río Piedras, Puerto Rico
School of Health Professions Main Building, 7th Floor, Office #723
Telephones
Director: 787-758-2525 ext. 4607
Secretary: 787-758-2525, ext. 4603
Fax: 787-764-1760; 787-759-3645