Nuclear Medicine Degree

Nuclear medicine is a field of study focused on the use of radioactive substances to help diagnose and treat diseases. Nuclear medicine uses sophisticated technology to capture the radiation that emits from a body versus analyzing radiation coming from an external source like an X-ray. Get more details below including other Ohio colleges that offer nuclear medicine degrees.

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Kettering College of Medical Arts

Kenyon College, Gambier, OH

About

Kettering College, located in Dayton, Ohio, was established as a cooperative effort between The Seventh Day Adventist Church and the Kettering Medical Center in 1967. Through a state charter in 1968, Kettering College began educating individuals in the allied health professions. Once the school was able to demonstrate that it could effectively and qualitatively teach individuals facilities separate from the Kettering Medical Center were built to house Kettering College.

Academics

Kettering College of Medical Arts offers a few programs in the allied health field. These programs will either result in a certificate, associate degree, bachelor's degree or master's degree. The school provides a quality education and offers both practical and classroom education, ensuring that students have both the experience and knowledge to successfully enter their chose field.

Programs offered:

• Health Sciences
• Sonography
• Human Biology (Pre-Med)
• Physician Assistant
• Nursing
• Radiologic Science and Imaging
• Respiratory Care

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students interested in applying to Kettering College must have a cumulative High School GPA of 2.3, or a score of 46/460 or above on the GED. Additionally, high school graduates or individuals who have taken the GED in the last five years must submit an ACT score of 19 or higher, or a combined SAT score of 1350 (910 before 2005). Transfer students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.3. Kettering College offers a large number of financial aid opportunities to eligible students. Eligibility is determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Career Options for Graduates

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.

Nuclear Medicine Technologists

Description

Prepare, administer, and measure radioactive isotopes in therapeutic, diagnostic, and tracer studies using a variety of radioisotope equipment. Prepare stock solutions of radioactive materials and calculate doses to be administered by radiologists. Subject patients to radiation. Execute blood volume, red cell survival, and fat absorption studies following standard laboratory techniques.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, nuclear medicine technologists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 1.5% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).