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Therapeutic Uses of Radionuclides

1. Common therapeutic applications of radionuclides, dose ranges for each application, and
proper techniques for calculating quantities of administered radiopharmaceuticals.
2. Patient care, radiation safety, follow-up procedures and disposal of excreta.

Affiliating Colleges and Universities
University of Central Arkansas
Henderson State University
Southern Arkansas University

Students enrolled at the University of Central Arkansas, Henderson State University, and Southern
Arkansas University are encouraged to consult with the Nuclear Medicine Advisor to assure completion
of all general education and specific program prerequisites. All applicants are encouraged to contact the
Program Director of the School of Nuclear Medicine Technology during their sophomore year in college
for additional information.

Clinical Facilities
Baptist Health – Fort Smith
Baptist Health Medical Center- Little Rock
Baptist Health Medical Center- North Little Rock
Arkansas Cardiology
Arkansas Children’s Hospital
Central Arkansas Radiation Therapy Institute (CARTI)
Cardinal Health Nuclear Pharmacy
Highlands Oncology
Jefferson Regional Medical Center
White County Medical Center
White County Medical Center Oncology

Professional Organizations
Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) – Technologist Section

Professional Curriculum
The curriculum is organized into two (2) semesters and leads to a certificate at the end of the program.
During enrollment, students attend approximately 600 hours of didactic (classroom) instruction and 1,000
hours of clinical instruction. Students spend clinical practice time in the Nuclear Medicine departments
of Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock, Baptist Health Medical Center in North Little Rock,
Arkansas Cardiology, Jefferson Regional Medical Center, Children’s Hospital and Central Arkansas
Radiation Therapy Institute (CARTI), White County Medical Center, and White County Oncology
Center. Rotations also include a Radiopharmacy rotation at Cardinal Health Pharmacy and a CT rotation
at BHMC-LR. Optional rotations are available at Baptist Health – Fort Smith and Highlands Oncology.

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