NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHNOLOGY

Accreditation and Certification Exam Disclosure

The Nuclear Medicine Technology program has initiated the application process for programmatic accreditation by the Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology (JRCNMT). A site visit is anticipated within the first year of program implementation. Accreditation is not guaranteed.

Under current eligibility requirements established by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB), only graduates of programmatically accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology programs are eligible to take the NMTCB Nuclear Medicine Certification Examination. Accordingly, eligibility for the NMTCB certification examination is dependent upon the AIMS Nuclear Medicine Technology program obtaining JRCNMT accreditation.

Classroom and Clinical Training Schedule

Students who enroll in a semester-based program must have flexible schedules and be able to attend classes and/or clinical training sessions during morning, day, and evening hours. Certain courses will only be taught in the evening regardless of the program’s standard schedule.

Nuclear Medicine Technology Program Length

The Nuclear Medicine Technology associate degree can be completed in 6 semesters, or approximately 24 months. Students will enroll as a cohort and progress through the program at the same pace. Each cohort will complete three semesters per academic year.

• 24 Months
• 66 Credit Hours
• 1,250 Clinical Hours

Comprehensive Education and Training

• Medical Terminology
• Anatomy & Physiology
• Nuclear Medicine Physics
• Radiation Biology
• Radiation Safety and Quality Assurance
• Radiopharmaceuticals
• Nuclear Medicine Imaging Procedures
• PET/CT and SPECT/CT Imaging Principles
• Patient Care in Imaging
• Clinical Nuclear Medicine Training

Minimum Admission Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• A minimum score of 250 on each of the required Accuplacer tests
  • Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic
• Additional Requirements

To be eligible to apply for this program, applicants must also have at least one of the following:

• At least 30 college credits
• At least 1 year of healthcare experience related to direct patient care
• Graduate of the credit-bearing Patient Care Technician program at AIMS Education
• Graduate of the credit-bearing Medical Assistant program at AIMS Education

Prerequisites for Enrollment

The Nuclear Medicine Technology program requires completion of prerequisite coursework before the first semester begins. These prerequisites may be fulfilled through eligible college-level coursework.

• College-level Algebra or higher
• College-level General Chemistry with Lab*

*For the January 4, 2027 cohort only, students may begin the program before completing the Chemistry prerequisite. Proof of successful completion must be submitted before the start of the second semester. Students who do not provide proof of completion by that deadline will be dismissed from the program.

Applicants are encouraged to complete the prerequisite courses before submitting an application, but it is not required. For applicants who need additional scheduling flexibility, Portage Learning offers self-paced Algebra and Chemistry courses that satisfy these requirements.

Selective Enrollment

The Nuclear Medicine Technology program has a selective, multi-stage admissions process. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance. From the pool of applicants, those considered most qualified for the study and practice of Nuclear Medicine Technology will be admitted.

Application Screening and Deadline

After submitting the initial admissions application, applicants for the Nuclear Medicine Technology program will undergo a preliminary screening to determine whether they will be invited to the next stage of the admissions process. Applicants who pass the screening will be invited to take the entrance exam.

Applications are screened on a rolling basis, and early submission is strongly encouraged. Highly qualified applicants may receive early acceptance. All other admissions decisions will be made after the application deadline. If the program reaches capacity before the deadline, applications may close early.