Nuclear Medicine Technologist Schools in Illinois - IL

By Melody Feist, allied health world contributing writer
Published: July, 7 2010

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If your goal is to become a nuclear medicine tech in Illinois, it is important to know that most employers require an associate degree or bachelor’s degree along with some experience. A typical program at a nuclear medicine tech school in Illinois will split time between classroom learning and on-site clinical experience, helping the student fulfill both these requirements employers will be looking for. Some Illinois programs can be completed in as little as 12-15 months and include internship experience in major medical centers in Chicago or other metropolitan areas. These programs commonly feature experiences in a variety of different areas – for example, general, pediatric, adult, and geriatric – in order to give students a taste of each specialization.

Curriculum at nuclear medicine technologist schools in Illinois may include nuclear medicine procedures, patient care theory, computer science, radiopharmacy, positron emission tomography, radioactive material regulations and safety, radiation biology, radiation detection with imaging and non-imaging instrumentation, nuclear physics/instrumentation, and clinical nuclear medicine.

In the job application process, nothing can substitute for a great education. Although Illinois offers a plentiful job market, competition between applicants is still very stiff. On average, there are four applicants for every open position in Illinois’ largest city, Chicago. Competition like this makes education even more important, as it will show potential employers that you are a cut above the rest.