Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Medicine
Nuclear medicine imaging uses sophisticated detectors interfaced with computerized imaging systems to create images of the patient’s body.
Images provide diagnostic information for the physician to diagnose and treat disease. Nuclear medicine provides information which is unattainable by other radiologic technologies and demonstrates organ function in the diagnostic process.
In the Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Medicine program, you’ll learn how to produce and utilize radiopharmaceuticals in the diagnostic and therapeutic process, along with quality control, radiation safety, patient interaction and positioning procedures.
PROGRAM PREREQUISITES
- Must have an Associate of Science, an Associate of Applied Science degree or higher
- Must have ARRT certification
- Exceptions to the ARRT certification requirement may be made on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the program director. Contact Shane Clampitt at victorclampitt@weber.edu to discuss a nuclear medicine primary pathway option, which is available to those without ARRT certification. Applicants must have patient care experience to be considered for the primary pathway option.
Applicants may apply while completing their associate’s degree and/or ARRT certification, but these must be completed before the program start date.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Students must complete all required nuclear medicine coursework and general education coursework to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Medicine.
Students are also required to complete 24 hours of clinical education per week in a WSU-affiliated healthcare facility for this program.
Nuclear Medicine (WSU Catalog) General Education Requirements
LOCATION AND DELIVERY
Classes are held once per month at Weber State University’s Ogden campus in Ogden, UT, or virtually on Zoom.
Campus and Regional programs are completed in three straight semesters, beginning each fall.
CLINICAL SITE INFORMATION
Campus students residing in Utah are assigned to clinical sites in Utah.
Regional students residing outside of Utah must secure their own clinical site
CERTIFICATION
Upon completion of your emphasis, you can take the national certification examination given by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
States often require practicing technologists to be licensed. Utah requires practicing radiologic technologists to be licensed by the state.