Positron Emission Tomography Diploma
Pitt Community College

Program Details

PCC offers the online Positron Emission Tomography Diploma. This diploma prepares individuals, working in conjunction with PET Technologist, to perform related PET radiopharmacy, procedures, and safety. Students will acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to perform PET studies, including the use of PET/CT and PET/CT fusion. Past, present, and future PET issues and studies will also be discussed.
 
Sample of Program Courses:
  • PET Radiopharmaceuticals
  • Cross Sectional Anatomy
  • Introduction to PET
  • PET Procedures
  • PET Physics
Graduates may be eligible to take the registry examination given by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board. Employment opportunities can be found in hospitals, freestanding PET centers, and mobile PET companies.

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School Accreditation & Licensing

Pitt Community College is accredited by:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Some College

Application Requirements

Interview, Official College Transcript(s), Official High School Transcript/GED Score

Additional Info

  • Must hold credentials in imaging disciplines, including nuclear medicine, radiography, or radiation therapy
  • Must have a confirmed clinical site placement