What are all course options available in nuclear medicine? How are its job prospects?

Education Requirements Nuclear medicine technologists need a certificate, associate's degree or Bachelor's degree in nuclear medicine technology. These programs can take one to four years to complete. Nuclear medicine technology students might take courses in anatomy, nuclear physics, lab procedures, and radiochemistry. Most states also require nuclear medicine technologists to pass a certification exam from the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board or the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists before they work in the field. Nuclear medicine technologists must take continuing education units to maintain certification. Nuclear medicine technologists are one of the highest demand professionals in India and abroad. If you complete RSO (radiation safety officer) examination then pay grade will be almost equal to that of a nuclear medicine physician. The number of centres is growing exponentially and the demand for both doctors and technologists are on the rise. There is no saturation in this field for many more years to come. Job Outlook and Salary According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), nuclear medicine technologists should see a minimal growth of 2% from 2014-2024. Nuclear medicine technology is expected to remain a relatively small and competitive field, and the majority of jobs will be available to those with advanced training. The median annual salary for nuclear medicine technologists was $73,360 as of 2015, per the BLS.

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