General Information

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 student entering the academic program also receives and introduction to ultrasound technology, which uses high frequency ultrasonic waves to produce images for diagnostic purposes.

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.

Candidates for admission to the Nuclear Medicine Technology Program must present evidence of successful completion of at least three full academic years of work at an accredited college or university with a minimum grade point average of 2.50 (on a scale of 4.00), or its equivalent, in both sciences and general courses. This work must comprise not less than 99 credit hours, including the subjects stated below for specific courses within each field, please contact the program.

Required Courses

English                     12 Semester Credit-Hours

Spanish                     12 Semester Credit-Hours

Humanities                   6 Semester Credit-Hours

Social Sciences              6 Semester Credit-Hours

Mathematics                 11 Semester Credit-Hours

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                       69 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.

• Take the Allied Health Professions Admission Test.

• Be interviewed by the faculty.

• Fluency in Spanish and knowledge and comprehension of English

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.

Medical Center Complex
Monacillo Area, Río Piedras, Puerto Rico

• College of Health Related Professions Main Building, 6^th Floor, Office #611

Director - 751-4434
Secretary - 758-2525, ext. 4608
Fax - 764-1760; 759-3645
 

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