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Nuclear Medicine Technology

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Nuclear medicine is a medical imaging modality that uses radioactive materials, administered into the body, to image physiologic processes. Nuclear medicine is used to diagnose and treat diseases by using small quantities of radiopharmaceutical material in the body. It provides a safe and effective way to allow for earlier diagnoses and treatment of abnormalities, sometimes long before medical problems may become apparent with other diagnostic tests. This early detection, combined with early treatment, can allow for a more successful prognosis.
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Graduates will be prepared to pursue certification as a nuclear medicine technologist and start an exciting career, or they can continue their education with a Bachelor of Applied Science in Radiation and Imaging Sciences at Bellevue College. 

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  • Nuclear Medicine 
  • Imaging Sciences 
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  • Hospitals 

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Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Prepare, administer, and measure radioactive isotopes in therapeutic, diagnostic, and tracer studies using a variety of radioisotope equipment.

Radiation Therapist

Provide radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by a radiation oncologist according to established practices and standards.

Radiologist

Diagnose and treat diseases and injuries using medical imaging techniques, such as x rays, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), nuclear medicine, and ultrasounds.

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

Produce ultrasonic recordings of internal organs for use by physicians.

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