Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist

The Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist certificate program at Miami Dade College is a two- to four-year certificate offered by this public college in Miami, FL. Classified under CIP code 51.0905, the program trains students to operate imaging equipment that uses radioactive materials to diagnose and treat disease in clinical healthcare settings.

This program is part of the allied health sciences field and prepares graduates for roles as nuclear medicine technologists in hospitals and diagnostic imaging centers. Miami Dade College also offers related programs in health and technology fields, including Respiratory Care Therapy, Radiologic Technology, and Computer and Information Systems Security. Students can expect coursework covering radiopharmacy, nuclear instrumentation, patient care procedures, and radiation safety regulations.