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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.

Education 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
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, 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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