Admission Requirements
Applicants will only be accepted from one of the following categories:
- Registered Radiologic Technologists with required college courses
- Registered Medical Technologists
- Registered Nurses
- Persons with a Bachelor of Science or a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry, Biology, Physics or Mathematics.
- Persons affiliated with the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse, Luther College, or St. Cloud University to complete their requirements in Nuclear Medicine Technology for their Baccalaureate Degree.
Admission Process
In addition, prospective students must:
- Complete official school application.
- Submit official transcripts of all high school and/or college courses. Official transcripts should be mailed directly from the school/college.
- Submit three letters of recommendation (download PDF of recommendation form).
Applicants to the program are processed after they submit applications with three written references and transcripts of their academic records. Acceptance is based on satisfactory qualifications, (as listed in the “Essentials of an Accredited Educational Program for the Nuclear Medicine Technologist,” published by Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology) acceptable academic performance, and interviews with at least two members of the faculty.
All applicants are considered equally for admission without regard to their religion, race, color, sex or ethnic origin. The Nuclear Medicine Technology Program guarantees equal opportunity for all. Participation in the program will be contingent on the successful completion of a physical examination.
Upon acceptance, the student will be provided with a student handbook containing the School's policies and procedures. If an applicant wishes to see the student handbook, he/she can do so by scheduling an appointment with the program director.
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Application Deadline
Completed application deadline for the annual September class is January 31. Applications are considered complete once all requirements have been received (transcripts, completed application, three letters of recommendation). Applications received after the deadline will be considered for the following year.* A personal interview is required to complete an application. Applicants are informed of their status by the end of March.
*Applicants for admission must have completed high school or the equivalent, and must have completed post secondary education including human anatomy and physiology, physics, mathematics, medical terminology, oral and written communications, general chemistry, and medical ethics.TOP
Personal & Technical Characteristics
- Must be able to hear patient calling for assistance
- Must be sympathetic and tactful
- Must be dependable
- Must be a good listener
- Must be accurate with records and detail
- Must be able to work under pressure
- Must be able to coordinate eye-hand movements
- Must be able to lift heavy patients
- Must be able to see a television image
- Must be able to reach extensively
- Must be able to accept responsibility
Each student will be expected to devote full time to the training program and will not be permitted to hold full-time outside employment without prior approval by the program director. Unsatisfactory progress in the training or irresponsible conduct as determined by the faculty can result in the student's dismissal from the program. Re-entrance for a student dismissed for unsatisfactory progress or irresponsible conduct will require reapplication to the program.
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Student Health
All new students must have a physical examination before the program begins. Acceptance to the program may be canceled if a major health problem is revealed. Health insurance is NOT provided to students attending the Nuclear Medicine Technology Program. Students are responsible for all medical, dental and/or pharmaceutical costs while in attendance in this program and are required to carry their own health insurance.
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