Nuclear Medicine Technology

The Associate of Science in Nuclear Medicine Technology (A.S. in NM) is a 24-month program preparing students with essential general education classes, a core nuclear medicine curriculum, and real-life experience at clinical sites. The program begins with basic nuclear medicine principles and builds on that knowledge to bring the student to the level needed to pass the national credentialing exam.

The curriculum includes diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures, radiopharmaceutical preparation and administration, as well as quality control procedures for imaging equipment. The program also includes courses on positron emission tomography (PET) and computed tomography (CT). The program consists of online classwork, live online lectures, and clinical experiences.

In their clinical experiences, students will be under the direct supervision of a nuclear medicine technologist and learn the administration and preparation of radiopharmaceuticals for use in diagnostic and therapeutic applications. They also use specialized imaging equipment to visualize the human body’s pathologic conditions and physiologic processes.

The student elevates their critical thinking skills to consistently deliver high-quality care. Student externships may occur in hospitals, outpatient clinics, imaging centers, research facilities, and mobile imaging trailers.

Program goals and objectives.

• Graduate students will demonstrate the knowledge and skills required of competent entry-level nuclear medicine technologists.
• Empower students to apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills in the clinical setting to ensure patient safety and diagnostic study acquisition.
• Produce students who will demonstrate effective communication skills with patients, as well as with medical and administrative staff.
• Promote acknowledgment of and adherence to ethical and professional responsibilities.
• Produce students who will uphold radiation protection practices to protect themselves and their patients.
• Prepare students to take and pass the national credentialing examination.

• Accredited by JRCNMT
• Didactic Courses Administered Online
• Clinical Externships Provided
• Job Placement Assistance

All applicants to Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts must meet the General Admission Requirements for all Programs, including the entrance exam where required, and the additional admission requirements for this program.

• Attend or view a live or recorded Information Session.
• Submit original transcripts from the Registrar at an educational institution for applicants requesting credit granting for some/all General Education Courses. Copies are not accepted. All coursework must be completed with a grade of at least a “C.” All credit granting is subject to the approval of the Program Director or Program Coordinator. Please allow seven (7) days for review.

The program information, length, and schedule are subject to change. Read the accompanying Addendum for changes and updates and connect with an Admission Advisor for details.

The Nuclear Medicine Technology program is an Associate of Science degree program. The student will receive didactic, laboratory, and clinical experience in affiliated medical facilities. The Instructor-to-Student ratio is 1:25 during online lectures and 1:1 during clinical externships. Classes may be scheduled Monday through Sunday.

Students will attend up to forty (40) hours per week of instruction, including didactic, labs, and clinical. Clinical activities may be held on weekdays or weekends, and shifts may include days or evenings, as required by the clinical site. Didactic courses are held between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM.

Students receive 1,414 hours of didactic and laboratory instruction, as well as 1,232 hours of clinical education, enabling them to apply lecture topics to practical use.

Upcoming start date for this program: March 29, 2027 (application deadline November 30, 2026).

Tuition and fees. Registration Fee (non-refundable) $100.00; Student Tuition Recovery Fund $0.00; Textbooks $400.00; Tuition $63,145.00. Total program cost $63,645.00. Total program cost excludes transportation, room and board, and personal expenses.

Total fees per period of enrollment. Period 1: $10,080.00; Period 2: $10,112.50; Period 3: $10,220.00; Period 4: $8,237.50; Period 5: $7,425.00; Period 6: $5,865.00; Period 7: $5,865.00; Period 8: $5,840.00.

Cost of Attendance, 2026–2027 (one academic year). Tuition & Fees $30,212.50; Books $200.00; Transportation $7,830.00; Food & Housing $22,692.00; Personal Expenses $819.00; Loan Fees $99.00; Laptop Fees $450.00; Total Cost of Attendance (One Academic Year) $62,302.50. Individual student costs will vary.

Financial aid. Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts participates in various federal and state student financial assistance programs, including the Federal Pell Grant, FSEOG, Direct and Direct PLUS Loans, Cal Grant, Sallie Mae® and Campus Door loans, and veteran benefits, for those who qualify. Each campus has a Financial Aid Advisor. Gurnick's FAFSA school code is 041698.

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Other fees, as applicable. ATI TEAS $120; background check $33–$75; drug testing $74–$148; CPR $55–$80; fingerprinting $81 and up; licensing board fees $200–$500 depending on the exam and license; campus parking permit $25; graduation ceremony fee $20–$50. Some of these fees may be paid by Gurnick Academy for some programs.

Career paths. Nuclear Medicine Technologist.

Certification and licensure. ARRT® (N) examination; NMTCB entry-level examination.

School Performance Fact Sheet, calendar year 2024. Associate of Science in Nuclear Medicine Technology – 173 Quarter Credit Hours at the Concord campus reported an on-time completion rate of 77% (20 of 26 students available for graduation); a job placement rate of 75% (15 of 20 graduates available for employment employed in the field); a license examination passage rate of 60% (9 of 15 graduates who took the exam passed on the first attempt) (published March 17, 2026).