Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist

The Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist program at Forsyth Technical Community College in Winston-Salem, NC is a two- to four-year certificate program at this public institution. The program prepares students to use radioactive materials and imaging equipment to help physicians diagnose and treat diseases, working in hospitals and diagnostic imaging centers.

This program falls under CIP code 51.0905 in the allied health diagnostic, intervention, and treatment professions field. Forsyth Technical Community College offers a range of related health programs, including Pharmacy Technician/Assistant, Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic), Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist, and Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects. Students can expect coursework in radiopharmacy, nuclear instrumentation, radiation safety, patient positioning, and imaging procedures.