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Nuclear Medicine is a multitask health profession that uses radioactive materials for the diagnosis and treatment of disease.
The Diagnostic Medical Imaging Nuclear Medicine (DMIN) certificate program at College of DuPage prepares the student academically and clinically for a career as a technologist. The nuclear medicine technologist performs and analyzes diagnostic and therapeutic patient procedures with the aid of radiopharmaceuticals, computerized gamma cameras and other ancillary equipment.
The DMIN certificate program is a 15-month, four-semester sequence of didactic courses and clinical education. The program begins in June each year, and the number of students accepted to the program is based on the number of available clinical spaces. Clinical education occurs during the day at one of 14 clinical sites, three days (24 hours) per week for two semesters and four days per week the final semester. The deadline for application is March 1, and acceptance letters are mailed by April 1.
The DMIN certificate program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine in association with the Society of Nuclear Medicine, the American Medical Association, the American College of Radiology and the American Society of Radiologic Technologists.
Program graduates are allowed to sit for two national certification exams: the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and the Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification Board (NMTCB). After successful completion of these exams, the individual will be a Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT).
Individuals who are certified and licensed nuclear medicine technologists are able to practice at a hospital or free-standing outpatient clinic. Due to the changing structure of the health care field, the job opportunities are assessed on a yearly basis.
Joanne Metler, coordinator
IC 3045E
942-3065
Health, Social and Behavioral Sciences Division
IC 1028
942-2495
ENROLLMENT
Enrollment in the Diagnostic Medical Imaging Nuclear Medicine program is by admission only. Admission to College of DuPage does not guarantee admission to the DMIN program.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
The following files describe in detail the requirements for this program. They are portable document format (PDF) files that can be viewed and printed with free Adobe Acrobat Reader software. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat Reader on your computer, you may download it here.
Please consult a faculty adviser listed below before beginning your coursework.
Certificate
• Diagnostic Medical Imaging Nuclear Medicine
Information on the certificate listed above can be found on the following file:
[Certificate, PDF file]
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FACULTY ADVISERS
If you are considering this program as an area of study, consult with a faculty adviser in this field. To send an e-mail, click on the name of the adviser you wish to reach:
Location Phone Joanne Metler, coordinator IC 3045E 942-3065 Click here for a list of current Group Advising Sessions, or call 942-3924.
If you are unable to contact the program coordinator, messages may be left with the Health, Social and Behavioral Sciences Division, IC 1028, (630) 942-2495, or the Diagnostic Medical Imaging information line, 942-3398.
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