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Certificate & Degree Programs 2020-2021 5. Arizona Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card (DPS) 6. Proof of Immunizations 7. Healthcare Level CPR Card 9. Healthcare signature form completed by physician 10. MCCCD Supplemental Background Check 11. MCCCD Random Drug Screen showing negative results Pre-Admission Testing: Receive a "Pass" on the Bilingual written exam Receive a "Pass" on the Bilingual oral exam Reading Program Prerequisites: None NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE IN NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHNOLOGY (100-111 CREDITS; CODE 3688) To qualify, students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program. Division: Medical Imaging and Cardiopulmonary Sciences Program Director: Jeanne Dial The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Nuclear Medicine Technology program is designed to develop competent entry-level nuclear technologists through a variety of didactic, clinical, and laboratory experiences. Upon completion of the program, the student will be able to: model the highest ethical standards and adherence to published standards of radiation protection and regulatory compliance, utilize critical-thinking and problem-solving skills to make sound decisions, utilize professional literature to enhance clinical practice and personal and professional growth, and collaborate with other medical professionals on interdisciplinary teams. Upon successful completion, students are eligible to sit for board certification and may pursue stackable post-primary certifications. The curriculum is structured to provide appropriate didactic and lab instruction, as well as ample supervised clinical exposure, to ensure sufficient opportunity to achieve all didactic and clinical requirements. Program Notes: Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses required within the program. Students with other related health care experiences not listed in the following Program Prerequisites may request an evaluation for course competency equivalence through the GateWay Health Core Curriculum Coordinator by calling 602-286-8509. Admission Criteria: 1. Formal application and admission to the program. 2. Background Check Requirements: Admission to an Allied Health program requires that students be in compliance with the Maricopa County Community College District Background Check standards. Upon conditional program enrollment, the student must comply with all requirements of the MCCCD background check policy. 3. Clinical Health and Safety requirements must be met. Upon conditional program enrollment, the student must 188