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Nuclear Medicine Technology and Computed Tomography
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The Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Nuclear Medicine Technology and Computed Tomography is designed to develop competent entry-level technologists through a variety of didactic, clinical, and laboratory experiences. Upon graduation, students will be eligible for national certifications in Nuclear Medicine Technology and Computed Tomography and may pursue additional stackable post-primary certifications with the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) and American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
This program is designed to meet education requirements for licensure or certification in the State of Arizona. Granting licensure and certification is the sole responsibility of the state board or approval agency. This program is only offered and available to students located in the State of Arizona. The Maricopa County Community College District and colleges define student location within Administrative Regulation 2.2.3(7).
Details
Field of Interest
Health Sciences
Degree Type
Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS)
Academic Plan
Nuclear Medicine Technology and Computed Tomography (DEG)
Academic Plan Code
9305
Total credits required
124
Catalog Year
2026-2027
Effective Term
Fall 2023
Admission criteria
1. Formal application and admission to the program.
2. Background Check Requirements: Admission to an Allied Health program requires that students be in compliance with the Maricopa County Community College District Background Check Standards. Upon conditional program enrollment, the student must comply with all requirements of the MCCCD Background Check Policy.
3. Clinical health and safety requirements must be met prior to enrollment in any program of study course. Upon conditional program enrollment, the student must comply with all requirements of the MCCCD Clinical Health and Safety Policy and drug testing protocols.
4. Inability to comply with background check requirements and/or clinical health and safety requirements at the start of classes or during the program may result in cancellation of enrollment.
5. There are limited spaces available in the NMT program. Only students who have completed all the general education and introductory courses noted above may have their name added to the queue of those waiting for an available space in a cohort.
6. As long as all general education and introductory courses have been completed, potential students residing outside of the state of Arizona can seek permission from the Program Director to be placed on the waitlist, granted a position number, and agree to take NUC100 in the semester prior to formal program admission.
Readmission Criteria:
The Program reserves the right to deny acceptance of an admission application if the applicant was dismissed from any program for issues relating to academic integrity and/or unsafe patient care.
Notes
Students must complete the following general education and introductory courses with a 3.0 GPA to be added to the queue of those waiting for an available cohort space to begin the core curriculum: BIO201, BIO202, [(CHM130 and CHM130LL) or CHM130AA or (CHM138 and CHM138LL)], (ENG101 or ENG107), (ENG102 or ENG108), (MAT15+ or equivalent course or satisfactory completion of a higher-level algebra mathematics course), NUC100, [PHY101 or (PHY111 and PHY112)].
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected.
What You'll Learn
- Apply problem solving, critical thinking, and decision making strategies in nuclear medicine and computed tomography.
- Demonstrate ability to provide exemplary communication and patient care to a diverse population.
- Practice in accordance with published standards of radiation protection and regulatory compliance while maintaining the highest professional ethical standards.
- Analyze nuclear medicine and computed tomography images and processes for process quality, taking corrective action as appropriate.
- Collaborate with other medical professionals on interdisciplinary teams.
- Utilize professional literature to enhance clinical practice and professional growth.
- Apply relevant knowledge, skills, and habits of mind to seek career opportunities in the field.
Career Statistics
Successful completion of this degree may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Arizona-based wages* for this degree. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.
Nuclear Medicine Technologists
$82,700
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians
$66,600
* Career and wage information provided by Pipeline AZ using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources. Sources
Course Sequence by Term
The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:
- Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Degree Progress Report Tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
- The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
- Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
- Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
Full-time Sequence
Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.
| Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC) |
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Students pursuing an Associate for transfer to a university or a MCCCD bachelor's degree should note the following changes to the Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC) requirements, effective Catalog Years 2026-27 and beyond. Students are strongly encouraged to visit with an academic advisor to assess whether transitioning to the Reimagined AGEC requirements aligns with educational goals and to ensure completion of all graduation requirements. Effective Catalog Year 2026-27 and beyond, AGEC Requirements will include:
Effective Catalog Year 2026-27 and beyond, AGEC Requirements will no longer include:
For a full outline of the Reimagined AGEC Requirements, please visit Maricopa’s AGEC Webpage. |
Fall Semester (Term 1)
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NUC100 | Introduction to Nuclear Medicine Technology | 1 | |||
| BIO201 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | NSI, SG | 4 | ||
| MAT150 or MAT151 or MAT152 or MAT155 or MAT156 |
College Algebra/Functions or College Algebra/Functions or College Algebra/Functions or College Algebra/Functions with Review or College Algebra/Functions with Review | OR Higher mathematical level Quantitative Reasoning [QNR] approved General Education course with a MAT prefix except MAT206. | MA or MA or MA or MA or MA | 3–6 | |
| ENG101 or ENG107 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | FYC or FYC | 3 | ||
| SCB | Social and Behavioral Sciences | COM263 Elements of Intercultural Communication recommended. | SCB | 3 |
Spring Semester (Term 2)
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHY101 or PHY111 |
Introduction to Physics or General Physics I | NSI, SQ or SQ | 4 | ||
| BIO202 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | NSI, SG | 4 | ||
| (CHM130 and CHM130LL) or CHM130AA or (CHM138 and CHM138LL) |
(Fundamental Chemistry and Fundamental Chemistry Laboratory) or Fundamental Chemistry with Lab or (Chemistry for Allied Health and Chemistry for Allied Health Laboratory) | NSI in combo w/ CHM130LL; and NSI in combo w/ CHM130; or SQ or None | 4 | ||
| ENG102 or ENG108 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | FYC or FYC | 3 |
Summer Semester (Term 3)
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHY112 | General Physics II | (Only if PHY111 was taken in Term 2) | SQ | 0–4 | |
| IAM | Institutions of the Americas | IAM | 3 |
Fall Semester (Term 4)
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NUC101 | Essentials of Nuclear Medicine Technology | 1 | |||
| NUC110 | Introduction to Radiation Physics and Biology for Nuclear Medicine | 3 | |||
| NUC112 | Nuclear Medicine Quality Control Laboratory | 1 | |||
| NUC113 | Nuclear Medicine Clinical Applications Laboratory | 1 | |||
| NUC116 | Nuclear Medicine Procedures I | 3 | |||
| NUC180 | Nuclear Medicine Physics and Instrumentation | 4 |
Spring Semester (Term 5)
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NUC103 | Nuclear Medicine Image Evaluation I | 1 | |||
| NUC130 | Professionalism and Patient Care | 1 | |||
| NUC203 | Nuclear Medicine Image Evaluation II | 1 | |||
| NUC216 | Nuclear Medicine Procedures II | 3 | |||
| NUC220 | Sectional Anatomy for Nuclear Medicine | 3 | |||
| NUC276 | Nuclear Cardiology | 3 |
Summer Semester (Term 6)
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NUC202 | Nuclear Medicine Clinical Practicum I | 3 | |||
| NUC259 | Fundamentals of Research in Nuclear Medicine | 3 |
Fall Semester (Term 7)
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NUC303 | Nuclear Medicine Image Evaluation III | 1 | |||
| NUC316 | Nuclear Medicine Procedures III | 3 | |||
| NUC322 | Nuclear Medicine Clinical Practicum II | 3 | |||
| NUC350 | Fundamentals of Computed Tomography and Elements of Magnetic Resonance Imaging | 3 | |||
| NUC359 | Research Methods and Design | 3 | |||
| NUC422 | Nuclear Medicine Clinical Practicum III | 3 |
Spring Semester (Term 8)
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NUC372 | Cardiac Practicum | 1.5 | |||
| NUC382 | PET/CT Practicum | 1.5 | |||
| NUC416 | Nuclear Medicine Procedures IV | 3 | |||
| NUC444 | Nuclear Medicine Radiopharmacy | 3 | |||
| NUC450 | Computed Tomography and Hybrid Imaging Case Analysis | 3 | |||
| AHM | Arts and Humanities | AHM | 3 |
Summer Semester (Term 9)
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NUC392 | Computed Tomography Clinical Practicum I | 3 | |||
| NUC403 | Nuclear Medicine Image Evaluation IV | 1 |
Fall Semester (Term 10)
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NUC402 | Computed Tomography Clinical Practicum II | 3 | |||
| NUC434 | Nuclear Medicine Department Administration | 3 | |||
| NUC459 | Nuclear Medicine Research Presentation and Publication | 3 | |||
| SCB | Social and Behavioral Sciences | COM263 Elements of Intercultural Communication recommended. | SCB | 3 |
Spring Semester (Term 11)
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICE/NUC291 | Computed Tomography Registry and Board Exam Preparation | 1 | |||
| NUC432 | Capstone Practicum | 3 | |||
| NUC490 | Nuclear Medicine Seminar | 3 | |||
| AHM | Arts and Humanities | AHM | 3 |
Course Area Key
- AHM = Arts and Humanities
- FYC = First-Year Composition
- IAM = Institutions of the Americas
- MA = Mathematics
- NSI = Natural Sciences
- SCB = Social and Behavioral Sciences
- SG = Natural Sciences General
- SQ = Natural Sciences Quantitative
Disclaimer
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.
View MCCCD’s official curriculum documentation for additional details regarding the requirements of this award at https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm10?id=175036.
At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, we encourage you to meet with an advisor to discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.
Previous Catalog Years
The pathway map presented above is for the current catalog year and is the intended pathway map for new students. All previous catalog years for this pathway map are available at the link below.
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