The Bachelor of Science Degree Completion Bridge program in Radiologic Sciences with concentration in Nuclear Medicine Technology is designed for students who are credentialed nuclear medicine technologists — CNMT or RT(N) — and have completed core curriculum for a Bachelor’s degree asstated by the Board of Regents for Georgia Colleges, and prerequisite courses specific to the major with a grade of C or greater. The program is online and allows nuclear medicine technologista the opportunity to take advanced level coursework in the discipline in three semesters. The program requires students to complete 30 hours of professional credit with GHSU.
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Career Information
Nuclear medicine technology combines chemistry, physics, mathematics, computer technology, and medicine in using radioactivity to diagnose and treat disease. Though there are many diagnostic techniques currently available, nuclear medicine uniquely provides information about both the structure and function of virtually every major organ system within the body. It is this ability to characterize and quantify physiologic function which separates nuclear medicine from other imaging modalities, such as x-ray. Nuclear Medicine procedures are safe; they involve little or no patient discomfort and do not require the use of anesthesia.
The Department of Medical Laboratory, Imaging, and Radiologic Sciences offers two pathways into the Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences degree program in nuclear medicine technology. College students with no previous healthcare credentials may enter the program through transfer of 60 semester hours of liberal arts courses (junior transfer), or those certified in a radiologic science may enter to obtain advanced professional studies (degree completion program).
The following information applies to the degree completion program for postcertification students. Those interested in the junior transfer or certificate programs should contact the Office of Academic Admissions.
Post-Certification Degree Completion Program
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The BSRS/NMT post-certification degree completion program offers advanced coursework in computed tomography, positron emission tomography, healthcare management, research, and sectional anatomy, as well as preparation for certification in advanced cardiac life support. The program provides credentialed technologists with enhanced expertise and facilitates upward career mobility. The curriculum is individualized based on educational and professional background, and on selected options for professional development.
Technologists may choose advanced study within their current radiologic discipline (single major) or pursue a second discipline for dual certification (double major).
The required core courses (60 semester hours) are transferred upon entry into the program, and 30 semester hours are granted for prior certification in Nuclear Medicine Technology. GHSU professional courses make up 34 additional semester hours required to earn the B.S.R.S./NMT degree in three semesters.
Application Deadline: JANUARY 1 – SUMMER START
Applications and supporting materials received after the program deadline will be considered on a space-available basis only.
- Official Transcripts: Official transcripts are required from all colleges ever attended. Transcripts should be mailed to GHSU’s OAA directly from the Registrar’s office of the institution. Applicants may also deliver or mail transcripts to GHSU’s OAA if the transcript remains in the original, unopened, sealed and stamped/signed envelope from the Registrar’s office at the institution.
- Transcript/credential evaluation of foreign transcripts: An official, professional course-by-course evaluation is required for all foreign educational transcripts and documents from one of the following three credentials evaluation services: Josef Silny & Associates, Inc., World Education Services (WES), Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc. (ECE)
- Two Application Reference Form: An Application Reference form must be submitted from each referee. Referees should be individuals qualified to assess applicants prior academic, work, research and/or clinical experience as applicable.
- General GPA and Math/Science GPA: A General Grade Point Average of 2.5, and a Math/Science Grade Point Average of 2.3 must be achieved to be considered for an interview. Many candidates accepted for the NMT program have a GPA of 3.0 or above.
- Program Supplemental form
- TOEFL exam scores: Minimum score of 550 paper-based, 213 computer based or 79 internet based.
- Official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) test scores are required for applicants whose first language is not English. The institution code for submission of TOEFL scores to GHSU is 5406. Please do not select a department code.
Program Specific Requirements
- Personal Interview
- Documentation of Professional Certification: CNMT or RT(N)
In addition to demonstrating personal characteristics appropriate for a health professions career, students must satisfy general and specific technical standards. Visit www.georgiahealth.edu/alliedhealth/brt/NMedStand.htm to review these requirements.
Computer and Internet-Supported Programs
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Students must have access to a highspeed (DSL or cable) personal computer. Most student and faculty communication, projects and research require Internet interaction and many lectures are presented online for repeated viewing for both distance and campus students. GHSU faculty and technical staff are available for technical and instructional support seven days a week.
GHSU participates in all federal student aid programs as well as state and private programs. GHSU helps students fund their education through grants, scholarships, loans, a service commitment program and/or employment. Foreign national students must contact the admissions department to establish residency.
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
35 East Wacker Drive, Suite 1970
Chicago, IL 60601-2208
Tel: (312) 553-9355
Web: www.caahep.org
Nuclear Medicine Technology
Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology
2000 W. Danforth Rd., Ste 130 #203
Edmond, OK 73003
Tel: (405) 285-0546
Fax: (405) 285-0579
Web: www.jrcnmt.org
Professional Licensure Credit
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After completing department requirements, upper-division courses will be credited by proof of certification in nuclear medicine technology — CNMT or RT(N). 30 hours of upper division course credit will be applied toward the BSRS degree.
For best chance of acceptance, apply the fall before the program begins. Application materials should be in GHSU’s Office of Academic Admissions by March 1. Applications completed after this date are considered on a space-available basis. Complete applications include the application, references, official academic materials, documentation of shadowing hours and documentation of professional certifications, if applicable.
Completion of pre-requisite courses does not guarantee acceptance.
Documentation of current CPR and First Aid certification is required upon enrollment.
Apply online at www.georgiahealth.edu/Admissions, or contact:
Office of Academic Admissions
170 Kelly Building–Administration
Georgia Health Sciences University
Augusta, Georgia 30912
Telephone: 706-721-2725
800-519-3388
E-mail: Admissions@georgiahealth.edu
Courses to Take the First Two Years
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The courses required to graduate comprise a core curriculum divided into six categories (Areas A-F). The options for completing these prerequisites for transfer to GHSU are listed below. Courses can only be used in one area.
| A. Essential Skills |
9 semester hours |
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| English Composition I |
3 hours |
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| English Composition II (literature-based) |
3 hours |
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College Algebra, Mathematical Modeling,
Trigonometry, Pre-calculus or Calculus |
3 hours |
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| B. Institutional Options** |
4-5 semester hours |
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Introduction to Computers
Critical Thinking
Creative Writing
Ethics
Health and Wellness
Statistics
Economics
Speech
Medical Terminology
Any approved guided elective from Area F |
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| C. Humanities and Fine Arts** |
6 semester hours |
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Ethics
Foreign Language
Speech, Oral Communications
Literature
Philosophy
Drama, Art or Music Appreciation
Logic
Electives in Humanities and Fine Arts
Religion |
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| D. Science, Mathematics and Technology |
12 semester hours |
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| 12 semester hours in chemistry and physics sequence, including laboratory. |
| E. Social Sciences** |
12 semester hours |
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United States History
United States Government
Other History
Economics
Psychology
Sociology
Anthropology
Racial and Ethnic Minority Groups
Lower-division electives in Psychology and Sociology |
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| F. Courses Appropriate to the Major |
18 semester hours |
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| Anatomy and Physiology I and II w/labs |
8 hours |
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| Chemistry or Physics w/lab (If not taken in Area D) |
4 hours |
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| Medical Terminology |
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Aproved guided electives:
Statistics, Precalculus and other Math, Science,
Business/Management, Education, Health Professions,
Developmental Psychology, Speech. |
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** If a student planning to transfer to GHSU from another school in the University System of Georgia has completed this area with courses taken there or at another institution from which GHSU accepts transfer credit, GHSU will accept the area as satisfied. However, applicant must meet program-specific prerequisite requirements.
Estimated Tuition and Fees
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For estimated tuition and fees, please see the Tuition and Fees section of this catalog.
