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SCHOOL OF NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHNOLOGY

History
The Baptist Health College Little Rock - School of Nuclear Medicine Technology was founded in 1979 as
a clinical affiliate of St. Vincent Infirmary. The school was transferred to the sponsorship of Baptist
Health in 1987. The school has maintained full accreditation since its initial accreditation in 1987 by the
Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology (JRCNMT), is
certified through the Arkansas Division of Higher Education (ADHE) and also holds accreditation
through the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).The school is affiliated with the
University of Central Arkansas, Henderson State University, and Southern Arkansas University. These
affiliations grant the graduate a baccalaureate degree from that university after completion of the
certificate program in Nuclear Medicine Technology.

Mission Statement
The Baptist Health College Little Rock - School of Nuclear Medicine Technology exists to fulfill the
demand for highly skilled and competent Nuclear Medicine Technologists within Baptist Health as well
as in the surrounding community. The school is committed to providing students with the highest
standards of education and training.

Philosophy
The school upholds the philosophy and values of Baptist Health by encouraging Service, Honesty,
Respect, Stewardship and Performance with a commitment to providing quality patient care. Christian
ideas, attitudes and spiritual perspectives as they apply to the caring of the ill are emphasized, as well as
personal and professional conduct.

It is the school’s belief that a competent individual in the health care field of today, must not only prove
to be proficient in the field of Nuclear Medicine Technology, but must also possess an appreciation of
his/her role within the clinical setting and an understanding of the organizational culture affecting the
work environment.

In order to assure that the student acquires this competency, ethical principles, Christian values and
management skills are interrelated with the practice of Nuclear Medicine Technology.

The school is committed to providing competent entry level job graduates to Baptist Health and the
healthcare community through its high standards of professional education.

Goals
The goals of the School of Nuclear Medicine Technology serve as a framework for the program of study
and instruction for the development of a graduate to demonstrate:

1. Ability to develop and utilize critical-thinking, problem solving and decision-making skills
effectively in both the clinical and classroom setting.
2. The ability to provide proper comfort and care to the patient prior to, during and after a procedure.
3. Competency in the performance of the duties of an entry level Nuclear Medicine Technologist.
4. Application of the art and skill of diagnostic evaluation and therapeutics through the safe and
effective use of radionuclides.
5. Professionalism in the performance of responsibilities such as patient interviews, instruction,
preparation, quality control, testing, and administration of prescribed radiopharmaceuticals for
therapy, quality control and radiation safety.

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