Nuclear Medicine Technology Program

The Nuclear Medicine Technology Program at JCTC is a full-time 21-month Associate Degree Program, which combines academic and laboratory courses with high technology clinical instruction. A new class is accepted in late spring for the upcoming fall semester. After graduation, a qualified student is eligible for national (NMTCB) certification.

WHAT IS A NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHNOLOGIST?

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist is a highly specialized healthcare professional who works closely with the nuclear medicine physician. Some of the technologist’s primary responsibilities are to:

• Prepare and administer radioactive chemical compounds, known as radio pharmaceuticals
• Perform patient imaging procedures using sophisticated radiation-detecting instrumentation
• Accomplish computer processing and image enhancement
• Analyze biologic specimens in the laboratory
• Provide images, data analysis, and patient information to the physician for diagnostic interpretation.
• During an imaging procedure, the technologist works directly with the patient. The technologist—
• Gains the patient’s confidence by obtaining pertinent history, describing the procedure and answering any questions
• Monitors the patient’s physical condition during the course of the procedure
• Notes any specific patient comments, which might indicate the need for additional images or might be useful to the physician in interpreting the results of the procedure.
• For more information visit the Society of Nuclear Medicine’s Website at: http://www.snm.org/nuclear/new_whats_nm_1.html

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY

Jefferson Community and Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, or mental or physical disability.

ADMISSION

Admission to the program is open to all qualified students. Jefferson Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, marital status, sex or handicap in employment, educational programs or activities as set forth in Title IX of the Educational Amendment of 1972, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Nuclear Medicine at the technical level involves the provision of direct care for individuals and is characterized by the application of verified knowledge in the skillful performance of nuclear medicine functions. Therefore, in order to be considered for admission or to be retained in the program after admission, all applicants should possess the following TECHNICAL STANDARDS: 1) Sufficient visual acuity, 2) Sufficient auditory perception, 3) Sufficient gross and fine motor coordination (lifting), 4) Sufficient communication skills (speech, reading, writing), and 5) Sufficient intellectual and emotional functions.

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APPLICATION PROCESS & DEADLINES

Students are admitted to the Nuclear Medicine Program once a year, in the fall semester. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the following credentials are on file at the Downtown Admissions Office no later than March 1st:
1. A completed application to Jefferson Community and Technical College. An application to Jefferson Community and Technical College is NOT an application to the Nuclear Medicine Technology Program.

2. An official high school transcript or GED certificate.

3. Transcripts of all post secondary education or training (Retain a copy for advising session.) These transcripts must be sent to the Admissions/Records office, NOT to the Allied Health Division Office. Transcript's sent to the Allied Health Division Office will not be forwarded to Admissions. Address: Admissions/Records Department, Jefferson Community and Technical College, 109 E Broadway, Louisville, KY 40202.

4. Attend a mandatory Nuclear Medicine Technology advising session. Contact program for schedule dates at 629-3683.

5. American College Test (ACT). Allow 4 - 6 weeks from test date for the results to be returned to Jefferson Community and Technical College. Testing dates are available in the Assessment Center at Jefferson Education Center located at 2nd and Broadway, phone 213-2320.

6. A written statement verifying four-hours of Nuclear Medicine observation/work.

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PRE-ADMISSION CONFERENCE

Applicants MUST attend a pre-admission conference. No appointment is required. The pre-admission conference is the only place that you may receive an application to the Nuclear Medicine Technology Program. Please bring a photostatic copy of all college transcripts to the pre-admission conference at Jefferson Community and Technical College, 109 E Broadway, Louisville, KY 40202. Pre-admission conference dates and locations will be posted in the Student Bulletin or you may contact the program coordinator to schedule an interview.

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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Admission to the Nuclear Medicine Technology Program is competitive. The number of students accepted into the program is limited because a portion of the teaching is done in hospitals that cannot accommodate large number of students.

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ACCEPTANCE

Each student accepted into the JCTC Nuclear Medicine Technology Program will receive an official letter of notification and a Student Letter of Intent. The Student Letter of Intent must be signed and returned to the program faculty prior to the deadline date. Failure to return the Student Letter of Intent by the announced deadline date will void the student’s candidacy for the fall semester admission.

Consult the Student Bulletin for Early Advising/Early Registration information.

TESTING REQUIREMENTS

All first-time students with no previous college and those students, who have not completed freshman English or college algebra, MUST take the College’s assessment test (COMPASS placement instrument) prior to advising and registration. The only exception to this policy is those students who scored a 20 or higher in reading, an 18 or higher in English, and an 18 or higher in Math on the National ACT. Please see Jefferson Connection for information about placement testing if you do not meet these qualifications.

SELECTION PROCESS

Selection of students for the program will be made by the Admissions Committee. An interview or pre-admission conference is required prior to admission to the radiography program. Preference may be given to:
1. Applicants having an ACT composite score of 19 or above
2. Applicants having a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above in 12 hours of college credit applicable to the radiography program
3. Applicants who have completed the biological, physical sciences, and mathematics courses listed in the nuclear medicine curriculum with a grade of “C” or better
4. Applicants who have satisfied the pre-college curriculum
5. Kentucky residents
6. Applicants who have completed the general education requirements (English, Psychology, History, etc.) with a grade of "C" or better

POST ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Students will be notified of CPR, immunizations and Liability Insurance requirements when accepted into the program. All requirements outlined in the acceptance packets must be met in order to remain enrolled in the Nuclear Medicine Technology Program; this will include immunization, CPR, liability insurance, etc. Documentation is required. Failure to comply with these requirements will result in dismissal from the Nuclear Medicine Technology Program.

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ACCREDITATION

The Jefferson Community and Technical College Nuclear Medicine Technology Program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Nuclear Medicine located at:

JRCNMT
#1 2nd Avenue East, Suite C
Polson, MT 59860-2320
(406) 883-0003
E-mail: webmaster@jrcnmt.org

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CONTACT INFORMATION

Main phone numbers:

Cybil Nielsen, MBA, CNMT
Nuclear Medicine Technology Program Coordinator
PHONE -(502) 629-3683
FAX (502) 629-2088

Allied Health Division Administration Assistant
Mary Warford
Phone: (502) 213-4296
Fax: (502) 213-4502

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FINANCIAL INFORMATION

The fee schedule may be found in the Community College catalog. In addition to the tuition, Nuclear Medicine Technology students are responsible for transportation to the various health agencies, purchase of liability insurance, books, Lab Kits, and uniforms. Any student seeking financial aid should contact the Financial Aid Officer, Jefferson Education Center, 2nd and Broadway, Louisville, KY.

TUITION & FEES

The tuition for this program is the prevailing JCTC tuition for each semester (see current class schedule). Tuition is payable at the beginning of each term. Non-refundable technology and lab fees will be assessed each semester. A full-time student is enrolled for a minimum of 12 credits.
The summer and intercession semesters are considered one semester. Financial aid is available in the form of scholarships and loans through the Student Financial Aid Office. Residents from Southern Indiana may qualify for metroversity in-state tuition rates. The following amounts are approximates and could vary in actual cost.

Books & Supplies $600.00 entire program
Lab Coat $ 30.00 each (optional)
Liability Insurance $ 26.00 annually (money order or certified check made payable to KCTCS)
Nuclear Medicine Kit $100.00 annually (money order or certified check made payable to JCTC Medical Imaging)
Uniforms $ 50.00 per set
Vaccinations $200.00 one-time fee
White Shoes $ 50.00

** Tuition and fees are subject to change at any time without prior notification.

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Directions to JCTC Nuclear Medicine Technology Program (at Norton Medical Pavilion, 315 Broadway, between Floyd and Preston Streets).  Follow this link for an interactive map.

Enter in the front entrance
Take elevator to lower level
Exit right and proceed down the hallway
Offices and classrooms are on the left next to the Cramer Auditorium.

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