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Nuclear Medicine Technologists

Certification Description
Molecular Imaging Sciences is the branch of nuclear medicine science that deals with the use of radionuclides and molecular sciences methods in diagnostic, therapeutic, and research applications. Certification in this specialty deals with equipment associated with molecular imaging such as PET, PET/CT, SPECT/CT.

Certifying Organization
American Board of Science in Nuclear Medicine
http://www.snm.org/absnm/organization.html

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Certified in Nuclear Medicine: Molecular Imaging Sciences Website

Certification Description
Nuclear Medicine Physics and Instrumentation is the branch of Nuclear Medicine Science that deals with diagnostic and therapeutic applications of radionuclides, and equipment associated with their production and use.

Certifying Organization
American Board of Science in Nuclear Medicine
http://www.snm.org/absnm/organization.html

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Certified in Nuclear Medicine: Nuclear Medicine Physics and Instrumentation Website

Certification Description
Radiation Protection is that branch of Nuclear Medicine Science that deals with protective measures for ionizing radiation from radionuclides

Certifying Organization
American Board of Science in Nuclear Medicine
http://www.snm.org/absnm/organization.html

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Certified in Nuclear Medicine: Radiation Protection Website

Certification Description
Radiopharmaceutical Science is that branch of Nuclear Medicine Science that deals with the preparation and use of radiopharmaceuticals for use in Nuclear Medicine, and radiolabeled chemicals for investigative studies.

Certifying Organization
American Board of Science in Nuclear Medicine
http://www.snm.org/absnm/organization.html

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Certified in Nuclear Medicine: Radiopharmaceutical Science Website

Certifying Organization
Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board
https://mdcb.org/

Certification Details
● Either training or work experience required, but not both? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Medical Dosimetrist Website

Certifying Organization
Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board
http://www.nmtcb.org

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist Website

Certification Description
Professional certification is a vital component of a successful career. Achieving board certification in nuclear cardiology technology requires the successful completion of the certification process to confirm your competence in the specialty. The certification process includes meeting the eligibility requirements and then successfully completing the certification examination.

Certifying Organization
Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board
http://www.nmtcb.org

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Either training or work experience required, but not both? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Nuclear Cardiology Technologist Website

Certification Description
A Nuclear Medicine Advanced Associate (NMAA) is an advanced-level nuclear medicine technologist working under the supervision of a licensed physician, who is also an authorized user of radioactive materials, to enhance patient care in the diagnostic imaging and radiotherapy environments. They have successfully completed an advanced academic program encompassing a nationally recognized NMAA curriculum and a clinical preceptorship directed by a nuclear medicine physician, nuclear cardiologist or radiologist.

Certifying Organization
Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board
http://www.nmtcb.org

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 7 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No

Nuclear Medicine Advanced Associate Website

Certifying Organization
Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board
http://www.nmtcb.org

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 7 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No

Positron Emission Tomography Website

Certification Description
The purpose of the ARRT Examination in Nuclear Medicine Technology is to assess the knowledge and cognitive skills underlying the intelligent performance of the tasks typically required of the staff technologist at entry into the profession. To identify the knowledge and skills covered by the examination, the ARRT periodically conducts practice analysis studies involving a nationwide sample of staff technologists.

Certifying Organization
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
https://www.arrt.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

Registered Technologist - Nuclear Medicine Technology Website

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