Why study Nuclear Medicine Technology?

The Advanced Medical Imaging Technology (AMIT) Nuclear Medicine Technology certificate program provides an avenue for post-associate (baccalaureate preferred) students who are unable to pursue a second baccalaureate or an advanced degree.

Nuclear medicine technology is a branch of medicine that deals with the use of radioactive substances in research, diagnosis, and treatment.

The program is 12 consecutive months in duration.  Through a combination of classroom, online learning, and clinical instruction, students will be taught the specific skills needed for entry-level positions in Nuclear Medicine Technology. You may also choose to study the second modality (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) for an additional 12 month curriculum.

Upon successful completion of the professional curriculum, certificate students are eligible to sit for the ARRT nuclear medicine national board exam and the NMTCB national board exam. It is our goal to supply you with the necessary level of training and experience to adequately prepare for both of these examinations. 

Mission, Outcomes & Goals

For additional details on the program’s mission, goals, and outcomes please visit the Nuclear Medicine Technology Page.

Admission Requirements

Visit the Admissions Information page to learn more about the requirements, prerequisites, deadlines and more.

Advanced Medical Imaging Technology – Nuclear Medicine Technology program graduates are employed in hospitals, medical centers, outpatient clinics, and research facilities. Advancement in this field may involve promotion to supervisory and administrative positions, equipment and pharmaceutical sales, product support, and teaching.

Most full-time Nuclear Medicine Technologists work about 40 hours a week. They may, however, have evening, weekend or on-call hours. Opportunities for part-time and shift work also are available.

Although Nuclear Medicine Technologists use radiation as part of their occupation, radiation hazards are minimized by the use of shielding and the application of radiation safety practices. All individuals working with radiation are monitored continuously for radiation exposure.

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Distance Learning for AMIT Bachelor’s Degree & Certificate Students

The AMIT program is fully accredited by federal, state, the Nuclear Medicine Technology JRCNMT accreditation, and the Magnetic Resonance Imaging JRCERT accreditation for distance learning (DL) education. Distance learning education placements are determined during the program secondary admissions process.  All applicants have the opportunity to select their on-campus or distance learning placement preference during the application process.

Distance learning students attend didactic courses synchronously with in person students via zoom and attend clinicals in person in areas distance from Cincinnati. There are no asynchronous options to complete didactic courses and no options for virtual clinical rotations for this program.

We are limited to DL regions within approximately 90-minute drive of the UC main campus per state authorization. Currently our distance learning opportunities include:

  • Columbus, Ohio (limited placement) - MRI Only
  • Lexington, Kentucky – Nuclear Medicine Only
  • Louisville, Kentucky – MRI and Nuclear Medicine 

Please contact the AMIT Program directly if you are interested in these opportunities: AdvMedImaging@ucmail.uc.edu.

Students transferring to UC from another higher education institution will be considered based on the same criteria as outlined for certificate program students. Transfer students must still complete all program requirements and go through the admissions process.

Students changing majors from other programs or colleges within UC will be considered based on the same criteria as outlined for certificate program students. Transfer students must still complete all program requirements and go through the admissions process.

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Nuclear Medicine Accreditation 

The Nuclear Medicine Technology Program is accredited in accordance with the standards as set forth by the Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology (JRCNMT), 820 W. Danforth Road, #B1, Edmond, Oklahoma 73003. Program graduates will be eligible to apply for an examination administered either by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) or the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) and subsequently may be licensed by various state agencies.

The Advanced Medical Imaging Technology Nuclear Medicine Technology program is currently accredited by the JRCNMT. The most recent program accreditation renewal was in 2019, the program was awarded a 7 year accreditation award and is due for review again in 2026.

Contact Information

Stephanie Hug
Health Sciences Building
3225 Eden Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45267
(513) 558-7497
hugsa@ucmail.uc.edu

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Program Code: 35CRT-NMT-PTC