Nuclear Medicine Technology program

UWL’s program is the largest NMT B.S. in the nation! This comes along with a strong reputation among employers in the midwest and nationally! The program is also the only B.S. NMT program in the state of WI, but also the only NMT B.S. program with clinical sites in MN, IL, ND, and SD. The large size of this program allows for it to have access to opportunities and more specialized courses compared to smaller programs. But the program is still small enough to provide a family-like supportive and personalized environment as soon as students arrive on campus.

UWL’s NMT program internship sites are some of the largest and best healthcare organization systems in the nation and even the world. This allows interns to work in high patient volume departments in the many different areas of nuclear medicine.

• UW Health – Madison, WI
• Mayo Clinic – Rochester, MN
• Gundersen Health System – La Crosse, WI
• M Health Fairview – Minneapolis, MN
• Sanford Health – Fargo, ND
• Mayo Clinic – Eau Claire, WI
• Sanford Health – Sioux Falls, SD
• Northwestern Medicine – Chicago, IL
• Marshfield Medical Center – Marshfield, WI
• Aurora St. Lukes Medical Center – Milwaukee, WI
• Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin – Milwaukee, WI

UWL’s program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology (JRCNMT).

All graduates of this program have passed the national certification exam. The program has also had 100% placement of students in related careers, most get hired before graduation.

Due to UWL NMT graduates having a higher education degree and having more patient interaction to build stronger communications skills compared to most employed within the radiology field; it is very common that NMT graduates advance their careers to radiology supervisors, managers, and administrators.

NMT graduates also have the possibility of growing their skills and working in other fields of radiology by becoming a CT or MRI technician without the need of going back to school, just by receiving additional training hours from their employers and taking an additional certification exam. Due to a higher level of specific education requirements, individuals who graduate from a radiography or nursing program cannot work within NMT, even with additional training.

Student involvement opportunities Students have opportunities on campus through the Nuclear Medicine Technology Club and Lambda Nu Honor Society – Alpha Chapter. These groups provide networking, professional development, team building, and community service opportunities. Students can also join the Society for Nuclear Medicine & Molecular Imaging and the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT).

Students have the opportunity to attend regional and national conferences where they can present their research projects and get to network with individuals from all over the world. Students also get a chance to partake in a fun “Battle of the Minds Quiz Bowl,” a jeopardy-styled competition where they test their knowledge against each other and NMT students from other programs. UWL students have been the reigning champions of this competition for many years.

Other NMT programs only prepare graduates to become technologists, but this program prepares graduates for multiple career pathways. The program not only offers more higher-level specialized courses, but also teaches leadership, professional development, problem-solving and emotional intelligence. This program provides knowledge, skills, and abilities to be successful in NMT, as well as information on how to continuously make any career meaningful and purposeful.