Clinical Radiation Sciences, Bachelor of Science (B.S.) with a concentration in nuclear medicine technology

The department offers a Bachelor of Science in Clinical Radiation Sciences with the following areas of concentration: diagnostic medical sonography, nuclear medicine technology, radiation therapy and radiography. Upon meeting prerequisites and gaining admission to the program, students complete a three-year, full-time program that includes general education and professional course work. Graduates of the program are eligible for national certification examinations in their respective area of concentration.

Upon completion of one of the concentrations, the graduate is eligible for the relevant national certification examination administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Graduates of the nuclear medicine technology concentration also are eligible for the certification examination administered by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board. Graduates of the diagnostic medical sonography concentration are also eligible for the certification examination administered by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography.

Student learning outcomes

Upon completing this program, students will know and know how to do the following:

Program core learning outcomes

• Demonstrate proficiency in performing imaging/therapy procedures
• Demonstrate proper patient care skills
• Practice appropriate methods of patient safety (to include radiation safety as appropriate)
• Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication
• Demonstrate the ability to critically think and problem solve
• Demonstrate professional and ethical behavior

Nuclear medicine concentration-specific outcomes

• Demonstrate proficiency in performing nuclear medicine procedures
• Demonstrate proficiency in the handling and administration of radiopharmaceuticals