Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist

The Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist associate degree program at the University of Iowa is offered by this public research university in Iowa City, IA. The program falls under CIP code 51.0905, within the allied health diagnostic and treatment professions field, and prepares students to perform nuclear medicine imaging procedures, administer radiopharmaceuticals, and operate specialized imaging equipment under physician supervision in clinical settings.

The University of Iowa also offers related health sciences programs including Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse and Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer at the associate level, and Physician Associate/Assistant and Nursing Science at the bachelor's level. The Nuclear Medical Technology program combines didactic coursework in radiation physics, radiopharmaceutical science, and imaging protocols with clinical training, preparing graduates to sit for the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) or American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification examinations.