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Nuclear Medicine Technologist Schools in New York - NY
By Laura Wrede, allied health world contributing writer
Published: July, 12 2010
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New York Nuclear Medicine Technologist Schools
To pursue this career, you will find the educational path offers several options. The time- frame can be in as little as one year, but is more likely to take two. You can also complete an Associate or Bachelors degree in a complementary field prior to entering the specific program for radiologic training.
Much of your coursework will reflect the nature of your day-to-day job requirements. Therefore, you will gain skills in safety procedures of handling radiation and nuclear equipment. You will receive training on how to operate the specialized equipment. Some of your coursework will teach you patient care and communication skills. Taking classes in Biology, chemistry, physics, and other science related courses are some of the technical classes required.
The specific program you choose will need to be accredited. The state of New York has a wide selection of options for your education. Some of the programs are taught in medical facilities while others are found at traditional schools of higher education.
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos104.htm
Requirements for Continued Education (CE) and License Renewal
The state of New York continuing education requisites follows the guidelines of the ARRT CE requirements. The ARRT requires 24 CE units during the biennium cycle.
Through campus based and online programs, aspiring Nuclear Medicine Technologists in New York, Buffalo, Rochester, Yonkers and Syracuse, New York may be able to prepare themselves for the possibility of employment in some of the largest hospitals and healthcare facilities in the state including the Presbyterian Hospital, Bellevue Hospital, St. Luke's Hospital, Jamaica Hospital Medical Center and Brookdale Hospital.
www.gnyha.org/4778/File.aspx
https://www.arrt.org/index.html?content=education/educefaq.htm
Nuclear Medicine Schools in New york
- North Brunswick
- Surgical Technologist
- East Greenwich
- Associate in Science in Surgical Technology
- Associate in Science Degree in Electronic Health Records
- Associate in Science in Health Information Management Technology
New England Institute of Technology is a private, non-profit, co-educational technical college offering over 30 Associate in Science, Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degree programs.
