Nuclear Medicine Technologist Schools in South Dakota - SD

By Susan Mathis, allied health world contributing writer
Published: July, 11 2010

Although South Dakota has no specific requirements for education or licensing of any sort that applies to nuclear medicine technologists working in the state, it is almost impossible to perform the duties of this position effectively without the proper education. Nuclear medicine technologist schools in South Dakota are commonly found in vocational colleges, community colleges, medical facilities, and universities. Graduates may earn a certificate, which requires a year of schooling; an associate degree, which requires about two years of education; or a bachelor degree, which entails an average of four years of training.

In any nuclear medicine technologist training program, students learn basic medical terminology, how systems in the body and organs function, the use of radioactive materials and equipment in diagnosis and treatment, basic biology and anatomy, and more. Besides classroom experience, most schools will also mandate clinical, practical experience. Here, the student is exposed to real-world working conditions in either a simulated medical setting or a real medical setting. Some schools require as many as 8000 hours of clinical experience before a student is allowed to graduate. Upon graduation, South Dakotans who have trained in nuclear medicine technology can find employment in a wide assortment of medical settings, such as Sanford USD Medical Center, Rapid City Regional Hospital, Avera Saint Luke's Hospital and Avera McKennan Hospital and University Health Center.

Nuclear Medicine Schools in South dakota

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University of Phoenix

[Campus]

Locations:

• Online

Programs:

• A.A. in Health Care Administration-Medical Records
• B.S. in Health Administration/Health Information Systems

Quick Summary: At University of Phoenix, we believe everyone deserves access to higher education.

Kaplan University

[Campus]

Locations:

• Fort Lauderdale

Programs:

• AAS in Health Information Technology

Quick Summary: Advance your career with an online degree from Kaplan University.

Ashworth College

[Campus]

Locations:

• Norcross

Programs:

• Pharmacy Technology

Quick Summary: Earn your degree or diploma on your schedule and succeed at Ashworth College.

DeVry University

[Campus]

Locations:

• Chicago

Programs:

• Associate - Health Information Technology

Quick Summary: Career-focused education for real‐world results.

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Allied Schools

[Campus]

Locations:

• Laguna Hills

Programs:

• Electronic Health Records

Quick Summary: Whether you want to train for a new career, advance within your current company, or simply learn new skills to stay competitive in today's job market, Allied's distance education training can help!