Welcome to the Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Medicine Technology at Loma Linda University. This in-person program can be completed in 24 months (8 quarters), whether you are ARRT-certified or entering the field without prior radiologic technology credentials.The curriculum includes radiation sciences coursework, CT didactic education, and extensive clinical training with more than 1,550 hours in nuclear medicine plus over 250 hours in CT and patient care. Graduates are prepared for national certification exams and for meaningful careers as nuclear medicine technologists.
Nuclear Medicine is a medical specialty that uses radiopharmaceuticals to safely and painlessly examine the structure and function of virtually every major organ system in the body. Nuclear medicine technologists prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals, perform diagnostic imaging procedures, process and enhance images, analyze biologic specimens, and provide data for physicians to interpret. This career allows you to combine technical expertise, patient care, and diagnostic imaging to help diagnose and treat disease without the need for anesthesia.
Our institution stands out with a strong commitment to Whole Person Care. In the Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Medicine Technology program, you will join a community that values excellence, compassion, and holistic education while learning to provide diagnostic imaging and patient care that considers the whole person. Just a few of the reasons our program and the LLU experience are unique include:
Mission-Driven Patient Care – Students are trained to combine technical expertise with empathy, critical thinking, and respect for the emotional, social, and spiritual needs of patients, reflecting LLU’s emphasis on treating the whole person.
Interprofessional Education – Nuclear medicine students collaborate with peers across health disciplines, gaining teamwork and communication skills essential for effective, patient-centered care in diverse healthcare settings.
Community and Service Opportunities – The program emphasizes contributing to the wider community, including clinical service at LLU Medical Center and affiliated hospitals, reflecting LLU’s dedication to service as a core value in healthcare education.
Applicants must complete a background check and hold a current Healthcare Provider CPR certification from the American Heart Association.
Upon acceptance, students will be required to complete the following:
Additionally, students assigned to certain clinical sites may need to provide:
Observation Hours: The program application requires 8 hours of career observation in a Nuclear Medicine Department.
Applicants must complete the following subjects at an accredited college or university prior to entering the program:
HUMANITIES
HUMANITIES (Minimum 20 quarter/14 semester units minimum) Choose a minimum of three areas from: history, literature, philosophy, foreign language, art/music appreciation/history. Included in this minimum must be 4 quarter units of religion per year of attendance at an SDA college/university.
NATURAL SCIENCES
SOCIAL SCIENCES (12 quarter units min.):
COMMUNICATION (9 quarter/6 semester units min.)
HEALTH AND WELLNESS (3 quarter/2 semester units min.)
ELECTIVES (to meet minimum total of 80 quarter units)
*Please Note: C- grades or below are not transferable for credit. If you repeat a class the latest grade is recognized. Courses must be from an Accredited Institution.
All applications are processed the same. Our applications practices stated below are consistent for each applicant:
Step 1: Review the website at www.llu.edu/nucmed, as well as the documents below:
Step 2: Attend a free online information session.
Step 3: Contact Terri Mosley, program coordinator, to have your unofficial transcripts reviewed.
Step 4: Plan to complete prerequisites prior to starting the program. Apply by the deadline.
Step 5: Schedule eight (8) hours of career observation in a Nuclear Medicine department (LLUMC is the preferred site for observation) after your unofficial transcripts are reviewed, and before your interview is scheduled.
Upon completion of the B.S. requirements, the student is eligible to sit for the qualifying examinations in (1) Nuclear Medicine of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), (2) the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) for Nuclear Medicine. Once the student has completed the board exams for the ARRT or the NMTCB, they can apply to the State of California, Department of Health Sciences for the California license. Students will also be able to sit for the boards exams for Computed Tomography (CT) upon completion of the program.
Graduate achievement data is an indicator of program effectiveness, demonstrating the extent to which a program achieves its goals. The current report on graduate achievement data, identified by program, is available on the JRCNMT website by clicking on the following link: Graduate Achievement Report
The Nuclear Medicine program supports the mission of Loma Linda University, “to make man whole.” We do this by offering excellent educational experiences in a quality learning environment to facilitate the development of competent, compassionate health professionals. Individuals from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to embrace opportunities for lifelong growth and satisfaction from a career committed to health care.
The Nuclear Medicine program supports an environment that enables learners to lead, heal, serve, and transform lives.
The Nuclear Medicine program will prepare our graduates to be employees of choice for premier organizations around the world. We do this by providing them with practical learning experiences through partnerships with those open to sharing our vision.
Loma Linda University is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities, and the Radiologic Health Branch of the Department of Health Services.
The nuclear medicine technology program at Loma Linda University is also accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology (JRCNMT), 820 W. Danforth Rd, #B1 / Edmond, OK 73003; phone 405-285-0546; email: [email protected]; www.jrcnmt.org.
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