Nuclear Medicine Technology
Associate in Applied Science
What You’ll Learn
Learning to become a nuclear medicine technologist at Forsyth Tech puts you at the cutting edge of the cutting edge. Our program, which was established more than 50 years ago, and is accredited by the JRCNMT, give students experience on state-of-the-art equipment and excellent hands-on experience in real-world scenarios to prepare them to enter the workforce.
Outcomes
- Clinical Proficiency
- Advanced Imaging Skills
- Radiation Safety Knowledge
- Patient Care Competence
- Analytical and Problem-Solving Abilities
- Three Semesters of Clinical Experience Starting in 3rd Semester
- Three semesters of clinical experience at premier locations in the Triad area and Burlington, NC. You’ll have the opportunity to experience training in clinical settings with expert faculty, helping transfer knowledge and skills from the classroom to in-person patient experiences.
- You will learn patient care in real-world medical environments.
- Students in the nuclear medicine technology program will learn from and work alongside faculty who have decades of experience working in nuclear medicine technology and teaching. The small class size allows for individualized attention and support.
Curriculum & Class Schedule
Legend:
AComprehensive Articulation Agreement (This course is recommended for students transferring to a four-year university.)
LLocal Requirement
IInstructional Service Agreement
UUniversal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC)
GGlobal Distinction
RRequisite(s)
Disclaimer line: This is a suggested list. You will consult with an academic advisor to develop your exact curriculum, based on your interests and any credits you may already have obtained prior to arriving at FTCC.
ENG 111: Writing and Inquiry
A U G RCredit Hours: 3
MAT 171: Precalculus Algebra
A U RCredit Hours: 4
BIO 168: Anatomy and Physiology I
ACredit Hours: 4
NMT 110: Intro to Nuclear Medicine
RCredit Hours: 2
NMT 110A: Intro to Nuc Med Lab
RCredit Hours: 1
PHY 110: Conceptual Physics
A UCredit Hours: 3
PHY 110A: Conceptual Physics Lab
A UCredit Hours: 1
Select one:
COM 231: Public Speaking (Global)
A U GCredit Hours: 3
ENG 115: Oral Communication
Credit Hours: 3
BIO 169: Anatomy and Physiology II
A RCredit Hours: 4
NMT 126: Nuclear Physics
RCredit Hours: 2
NMT 215: Non-Imaging Instrumentation
RCredit Hours: 2
Select 4 hours:
CHM 131: Introduction to Chemistry
ACredit Hours: 3
CHM 131A: Introduction to Chemistry Lab
ACredit Hours: 1
CHM 151: General Chemistry I
A UCredit Hours: 4
Select one:
PSY 118: Interpersonal Psychology
Credit Hours: 3
PSY 150: General Psychology (Global)
A U GCredit Hours: 3
NMT 132: Overview-Clinical Nuc Med
RCredit Hours: 4
NMT 134: Nuclear Pharmacy
RCredit Hours: 2
: Humanities/Fine Arts Elective
ACredit Hours: 3
NMT 211: NMT Clinical Practice I
RCredit Hours: 7
NMT 212: Proc for Nuclear Med I
RCredit Hours: 2
NMT 212A: Proc for Nuc Med I Lab
RCredit Hours: 1
NMT 217: Radiobiology and Protection
RCredit Hours: 2
NMT 225: Imaging Instrumentation
RCredit Hours: 2
NMT 221: NMT Clinical Practice II
RCredit Hours: 7
NMT 222: Proc for Nuclear Med II
RCredit Hours: 2
NMT 222A: Proc for Nuc Med II Lab
RCredit Hours: 1
NMT 289: Nuc Med Tech Topics
RCredit Hours: 3
PET 235: Cross-Sectional Anatomy
Credit Hours: 3
Legend:
AComprehensive Articulation Agreement (This course is recommended for students transferring to a four-year university.)
LLocal Requirement
IInstructional Service Agreement
UUniversal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC)
GGlobal Distinction
RRequisite(s)
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Forsyth Tech is located at:
2100 Silas Creek Parkway,
Winston-Salem, NC 27103