Tecnología en Medicina Nuclear

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 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 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

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

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Informative Sheet

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Graduation Requirements

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 Faculty

Prof. Miriam Espada Caro

Physical Address

Medical Center Complex
Monacillo Area, Río Piedras, Puerto Rico
· College of Health Related Professions Main Building, 6th Floor, Office #615

Telephones
Director: 787-758-2525 ext. 4607
Secretary: 787-758-2525, ext. 4603
Fax: 787-764-1760; 787-759-3645

Last Modified: 07/09/2008