The University of Oklahoma’s Nuclear Medicine Technology Program prepares students for an exciting and rewarding career in one of healthcare’s most advanced imaging and therapy professions. Our graduates are highly trained to work in general nuclear medicine, nuclear cardiology, PET/CT imaging, and theranostics, making them valuable members of the healthcare team. Upon completion of the program, students are eligible to sit for national certification exams through both the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB).
Nuclear medicine is a dynamic field that uses safe, targeted amounts of radioactive materials—called radiopharmaceuticals—and advanced imaging technology to diagnose and treat a wide range of diseases. As a nuclear medicine technologist, you’ll be responsible for preparing and administering radiopharmaceuticals to patients, positioning them for imaging procedures, and operating sophisticated cameras and computer systems to capture detailed images of how the body is functioning. You’ll play a critical role in helping physicians detect and manage conditions such as heart disease, cancer, and neurological disorders.
Nuclear medicine technologists are experts in radiation safety, patient care, and nuclear medicine procedures. They work with both adult and pediatric patients, performing diagnostic procedures as well as therapeutic treatments, including cutting-edge theranostic therapies that combine diagnosis and therapy to target diseases at the molecular level.