Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist

The Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist certificate program at Chattanooga State Community College is a one- to two-year certificate offered by this public institution in Chattanooga, TN. The program is part of the allied health diagnostic and treatment professions field (CIP 51.0905) and trains students in the use of radioactive materials and imaging equipment to assist physicians in diagnosing and treating disease.

Chattanooga State Community College also offers a longer two- to four-year Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist certificate for students seeking extended training, along with related programs including an Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician certificate, a Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician certificate, a Physical Therapy Assistant certificate, and an Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) certificate. Students can expect instruction in radiopharmacy, imaging procedures, radiation safety, and patient care protocols.