Nuclear Medicine Technology

NMI is a one-year professional program, which is completed during the final year of the chosen degree and/or certificate track.  

The program begins with one semester of intensive classes.  

The clinical training portion of the program is 31 weeks, and students are required to complete 40 hours of training per week. Clinical training takes place at one or more of the NMI clinical affiliates. During clinical training, students learn the practical application of the theory and receive hands‑on experience in performing nuclear medicine procedures under the supervision of a certified nuclear medicine technologist.

The Nuclear Medicine Technology program has multiple academic standards. Please read through this information carefully.

Grading at the Institute is based on percentages with a maximum grade of 100 percent. To be considered a student in good academic standing and to be eligible to continue in the academic and/or clinical session, the student must receive a passing grade: 

• In each designated NMED course enrolled in at the University, and 
• Overall on assigned clinical projects 
• A passing grade has been defined as a minimum of 73 percent (C). 

A student will be placed on academic probation prior to clinical training if he/she has a grade average between 63 and 73 percent in one individual course within the NMI curriculum while maintaining the required minimum average in all other NMI courses. The academic probationary status will be in effect for not less than eight weeks and not more than 25 weeks. The length of time of this probationary period will depend on the time of occurrence. Requirements for removal from academic probation will be outlined, in writing, to the student (with a copy to his/her clinical supervisor) and will be completed during the clinical training period only. A student will be academically dismissed from the program if he/she: 

• Has an average of less than 63 percent in any one or more individual courses within the NMI curriculum or 
• Receives a final grade of “C-” or lower in any NMED course enrolled in at the University or 
• Has an average of less than 73 percent of the assigned clinical projects. 

Attendance 

The Nuclear Medicine Institute has a no-cut policy for class attendance; that is, class attendance is expected. Daily attendance and tardiness records may be maintained during the academic session, and clinical hours are documented during the internship (clinical training). In accordance with University policy, students absent excessively may be reported to the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs. 
 
Due to the concentrated presentation of the academic subject matter, a student who is absent for more than 56 class hours during the academic session may be withdrawn from the program. All absences during the academic session must be authorized by the Program Director or NMI Faculty prior to occurrence. All absences during the clinical session must be authorized by the Affiliate Education Supervisor prior to occurrence. A written request for a medical or personal leave of absence for an extended period must be directed to the Program Director. 
 
Authorized leaves may affect a student’s financial aid and/or deferment status. Enrollment verification will cover only the period the student is attending classes or is in clinical training and will not cover leave time. All leave time must be made up prior to taking the final exam. 
 
Any absence occurring without authorization by either the Program Director or NMI Faculty (during the academic session) or Affiliate Education Supervisor (during the clinical session) will be documented as an unauthorized absence. Two unauthorized absences of a student enrolled in the program will result in a disciplinary dismissal from the program. 

Graduation Requirements 

To graduate from the NMI Program and receive a Certificate of Completion, the student must have: 

• Successfully passed each of the NMED courses enrolled in at the University 
• Successfully completed and passed assigned clinical projects  
• Satisfactorily completed and documented the required educational behavioral objectives and clinical training hours within the scheduled timeframe and according to NMI documentation procedures 
• Completed and passed the final exam 
• Paid in full all monies owed to the University of Findlay 

Issuance of the Certificate of Completion, official transcript, and verification of program completion for registry requirements will not be done until all financial obligations to the University and program requirements have been met. 

Credit For Previous Nuclear Medicine Training 

Due to the specific nature of the Institute’s program, previous secondary and post-secondary educational experiences are not considered to fulfill the requirements of the individual courses within the NMI Program. However, a student presently or previously enrolled in an accredited nuclear medicine technology training program may apply for credit for the courses and/or clinical training received towards an associate’s or bachelor’s of science degree through the University of Findlay. 

The student should follow the normal application process for the program. In addition, the student should complete an application to the University of Findlay and submit an official training program transcript showing courses taken (including a course description or syllabus), clinical training received, and grades assigned for review. Questions regarding the transfer of previous post-secondary coursework towards a degree should be directed to the UF Registrar’s Office. 

A student under academic/disciplinary suspension or dismissal from an accredited NMT program or university will not be considered for enrollment until eligible to return to his/her former program/university. 

Readmission Policy 

A student who has voluntarily withdrawn or who has been dismissed from the NMI Program due to academic difficulties may reapply by writing to the program director requesting readmission justification, that is, indicating why readmission is desired, documenting remedial coursework when applicable, and completing the appropriate application. This request will be reviewed by the NMI Admissions Committee. The student will be notified of his/her eligibility status upon completion of the review. A student who is readmitted into the program will be required to fulfill the graduation requirements of the program in effect at the time of readmission. 

A student dismissed from the NMI Program due to disciplinary reasons and/or academic dishonesty will not be considered for readmission. 

Conduct 

While on the University of Findlay Campus, the conduct of the student is governed by the rules and regulations of the University of Findlay. For detailed information, the student is referred to the University of Findlay Undergraduate Catalog. He/she should review this information before his/her arrival on campus. 
 
During clinical training, the student is expected to conduct himself/herself in a manner befitting the role of a medical professional. The student’s conduct during clinical training will be governed by the rules and regulations of the clinical site as for any student/employee of that hospital. Unprofessional conduct during clinical training may lead to the removal of the student from the clinical site. Unprofessional conduct, as documented by the student’s Affiliate Educational Supervisor, will be reviewed by NMI and the University and, when warranted, will lead to disciplinary dismissal from the program.