West Virginia University Hospitals
Radiologic Technology Education Programs

Nuclear Medicine Program
Program Description:

The Nuclear Medicine program at West Virginia University Hospitals is a 12 month certificate program designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in Nuclear Medicine Technology through didactic instruction and applied clinical education. The program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Nuclear Medicine (JRNMT). Successful completion qualifies graduates as eligible to sit for the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) exam and the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (A.R.R.T.) certification exam in Nuclear Medicine.

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Requirements for Admission Consideration

Facilities:
The Nuclear Medicine department at WVUH performs a wide variety of conventional nuclear medicine procedures as well as sentinel node mapping, I-131 ablations, CSF leak, and RBC Mass studies. The department utilizes five state-of-the-art cameras manufactured by Siemens Medical Systems (3 – E-CamTM Variable Angle-Dual Head Cameras with EsoftTM Computer Systems, 2 – SymbiaTM T SPECT/CT) to perform an average of 4300 procedures annually. The facility also has an on-site PET/CT Advanced Tumor Imaging Center that performs approximately 3000 clinical patients per year and research studies.

Enrollment:
The program is accredited to enroll 4 students per year. The deadline for completed applications is February 1 of each year and the program begins during the first week of July each year. Student selection for enrollment is based upon academic qualifications, personal interview, previous healthcare and/or work experience, and the individual's projected ability to make a significant contribution to the health care profession.

Tuition & Fees:
Tuition is $1,000 per semester ($2,000 for the 12 month program). Additional costs include books, uniforms, graduation fees, and certification exam fees. Students are informed of required textbook and uniform purchases upon admission to the program. Upon acceptance into the program, students are assessed a non-refundable, $50 admission fee. All tuition and fees are subject to change without notice.

Financial Aid:
Students enrolled in the Nuclear Medicine program do not qualify for Federal financial aid.


Contact Information:
Susan Keener
Education Program Coordinator
West Virginia University Hospitals
Nuclear Medicine Technology Education Programs
Box 8062
Morgantown, WV 26506
Phone: (304) 598-4000 extension #73179
E-mail: keeners@wvuh.com
  • Completed Application & Reference forms
  • Completed Performance Standards form
  • Official ACT or SAT exams scores
    • Minimum required scores:
      • ACT (Composite) = 19
      • SAT (Critical Reading + Math) = 900
      • ACT or SAT Writing component is not required or included.
    • Requirement may be waived for applicants possessing a baccalaureate degree.
    • ACT School Code - 4549
    • SAT School Code - 3863
  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Applicant must be a graduate (or pending graduate) from a JRCERT accredited program in Radiologic Technology.
  • Grade transcripts from all previous academic experiences to include:
    • Radiologic Technology
    • High School or GED
    • College (if applicable)

Admission requirements are subject to change by the administration

Links:

Joint Review Committee on Education in Nuclear Medicine (JRNMT)

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)
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