Computed Tomography Education and Training
for Nuclear Medicine Technologists
A Certificate Program offered in partnership with the UB School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Department of Nuclear Medicine - Nuclear Medicine Technology Program.
About the Program
The goal of the program is to prepare Nuclear Medicine Technologists (NMT's) to sit for and pass the ARRT exam in Computed Tomography (CT). This is accomplished through both didactic instruction and clinical CT experience.
Didactic instruction will include:
- X-ray and CT physics, instrumentation & quality control;
- Axial anatomy;
- The use of contrast agents; and
- Clinical CT techniques and best practice.
This Certificate Program is approved by the New York State (NYS) Department of Health.
Certificate Program Requirements
Successful completion of the following courses is required:
1. Computed Tomography - Basic Principles and Good Practice (First class begins January 2012) Click Here for Course Information
2. NMD 450 CT Clinical Rotation (Summer 2012 - 4 credits)
Why should a Nuclear Medicine Technologist Enroll in this Program?
Medical Imaging is constantly growing and evolving. Multimodality imaging is becoming a standard technique in nuclear medicine. Cross correlation of CT structural images with functional imaging of nuclear medicine enhances diagnostic accuracy. Hybrid equipment such as PET/CT and SPECT/CT are becoming more commonly used and accepted for diagnostic work.
In NYS only a licensed RT can perform CT and only a licensed NMT can perform Nuclear Medicine. This means that two technologists (an RT and an NMT) are required to operate one hybrid CT unit. The NYS Department of Health will allow an NMT to obtain CT training if they are enrolled in a training program approved by the State. This program provides a nuclear medicine technologist with what they need to get CT certification through the AART.
Consider enrolling in this program if you currently work or plan to work in a facility that has hybrid (PET/CT or SPECT /CT) equipment.
Informational Meetings
Thursday November 17, 2011 5:30 - 6:30 PM
or
Tuesday November 29, 2011 6:00 - 7:00 PM
Informational meetings will be held on UB South Campus, 104 Parker Hall, 3435 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14214-3007
Please RSVP to reserve a seat if you will be attending one of the above meetings
Phone: (716) 838-5889 ext 115 Monday - Friday between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM
or
Email: esc@buffalo.edu
Please provide your full name, phone number and place of employment.
