Bachelor of Health Science in Nuclear Medicine Technology

Dalhousie University

Canada,Nova Scotia

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 33,000/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 115  CAD 70

Application Fee

May 2024

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Canada, Nova Scotia

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1818

Total Students: 21,000 +

Int. Students: 4,850 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

6299 South St, Halifax, NS B3H 4R2, Canada

Bachelor of Health Science in Nuclear Medicine Technology

Program Overview

NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHNOLOGY
Who are Nuclear Medicine Technologists?
Nuclear Medicine Technologists are highly skilled health care professionals who use radioactive drugs called radiopharmaceuticals to help diagnose and treat a variety of illnesses. They treat patients of all age groups, from newborns to older adults.

What do Nuclear Medicine Technologists do?
Nuclear Medicine Technologists perform examinations that evaluate how the body functions. There are many diagnostic and therapeutic procedures Nuclear Medicine Technologists are responsible for performing; the most common organs evaluated/treated are:

  • Bones
  • Heart
  • Kidneys
  • Liver
  • Thyroid
  • Brain
  • Parathyroids
  • Intestinal Tract
  • Lymphatics

How do I become a Nuclear Medicine Technologist?
The School of Health Sciences offers a four year Bachelor of Health Science (BHSc) degree program, which includes theory and practice. Students will take core professional development courses with a concentration on nuclear medicine specific skills. The program curriculum offers the necessary competencies to challenge the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) professional examination.

Examples of courses in the program

  • Anatomy & Physiology
  • Cardiac Imaging
  • Radio-pharmacy
  • Radiation Biology and Protection
  • Pediatric Imaging
  • Professional Practice
  • Health Care Ethics
  • Statistics
  • Research Methods