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Nuclear Medicine Technology Program
Dear Prospective Student:
Thank you for your interest in the Nuclear Medicine Technology Program at Gulf Coast State College. Enclosed
is an application packet. The packet includes information you will need to read and forms you must complete
to begin the application process.
Enclosed you will also find a Checklist which gives you information on how to proceed, and the steps you will
need to take in order to be considered for the Nuclear Medicine Technology Program.
The application deadline is July 15th each year or until the class is full. The program begins in the fall semester
of each year.
If you should have any questions or concerns after reviewing the material, please don’t hesitate to contact me
at (850) 913-3318, or email me at [email protected].
Good luck with your educational endeavors.
Sincerely,
DeeAnn VanDerSchaaf
DeeAnn VanDerSchaaf, MS, RT (R)
Medical Imaging Programs Coordinator
Nuclear Medicine Technology (NMT-CCC)
AREA OF CONCENTRATION:
The Nuclear Medicine Technology College Credit Technical Certificate is intended for graduates of an Associate
Degree Radiography program or ARRT Registered Radiographers with an Associate degree. A selective admissions
policy with specific selection criteria is utilized in order to select the most qualified applicants. The strength of the
applicant pool varies year‐to‐year, with the best qualified applicants receiving first consideration. It is the applicant’s
responsibility to inquire about these specific admission and selection criteria and to ensure that all required
documents are received on campus prior to the deadline of July 15 of each year or until the class is full. The program
begins in the fall of each year. Upon completion of the sixteen (16) month program, the student may be eligible to
take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist Nuclear Medicine Examination.
To apply for this program of study, students should obtain a program application packet from the Division of Health
Sciences, containing a current listing of admission and course requirements.
PRIMARY ADVISERS: DeeAnn VanDerSchaaf (ext. 3318)
Admission Requirements:
Application to Nuclear Medicine Technology Technical Certificate program which includes:
1. Apply for admission to Gulf Coast State College.
2. Submit Nuclear Medicine Technology program application form, including Technical Standards form.
3. Possess an Associate’s Degree.
 Graduate of a Radiography Program
 Active national certification as a registered radiographer (RT)
4. Completion of additional required General Education course requirements with a “C” or better.
5. Submit official high school transcript or copy of GED scores to the Office of Admissions and Records.
6. Submit official college transcript and have evaluation completed by the Office of Admissions and Records.
7.
Contact the Medical Imaging Programs Coordinator for an advisement session.
Requirements after conditional acceptance:
- Satisfactory fingerprint / criminal background check/drug testing completed by Gulf Coast State College.
- Copy of current CPR certification. Either the American Heart Association Health Care Provider Life
Support Course or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer is acceptable.
- Completion of physical examination with satisfactory results.
- Copy of Immunization records to include Hepatitis B series or signed waiver and TB skin test.
- Complete a 10 panel urine drug screening
Nuclear Medicine Technology Program (NMT-CCC)
ATION COURSE
All courses must be completed with a "C" or better.
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BSC2086, Anatomy and Physiology II
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BSC2086L, Anatomy and Physiology II Lab
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CHM 1032 General Organic Biochemistry
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PHY XXXX Approved Physics (contact advisor)
3
1
3
3
10
Suggested Physics Courses
PHY1001, PHY1007, PHY1020, PHY1023, PHY2023, or PHY2053
MAJOR NUCLEAR MEDICINE COURSES
MAJOR COURSES
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NMT 1613 Nuclear Medicine Physics
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NMT 1713 Nuclear Medicine Methodology I
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NMT 1804 Clinical Education I
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NMT 1723 Nuclear Medicine Methodology II
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NMT 1814 Clinical Education II
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NMT 1733 Nuclear Medicine Methodology III
+*#
NMT 1824 Clinical Education III
+*#
NMT 1834 Clinical Education IV
+*#
NMT 1312 Radiation Biology, Safety, Protection and Regulations
+*#
NMT 2061 Nuclear Medicine Seminar
+*#
NMT 2130 Radiopharmacy and Radiochemistry
+*#
NMT 2534C Nuclear Medicine Instrumentation
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NMT 2430 Nuclear Medicine Radiation Biology
ATION
COURSES
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3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
38
C
TOTAL CERTIFICATE HOURS
* Minimum grade of "C" required.
+ Prerequisites required.
# Applies only to A.S. degree, A.A.S. degree, and certificate programs.
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Nuclear Medicine Technology Program
Program Checklist
All items must be completed and received by the July 15th deadline each year or until class is full.
It is the applicant’s responsibility to make sure their application folder is complete and received by the
application deadline.
_____1.
New students should apply for General Admission to GCSC. Applications are available online at:
www.gulfcoast.edu/admissions
Returning students who have not attended GCSC for 1 year or longer must also re-apply for
admission.
_____2.
New students must pay the $20 non-refundable college application fee online at the GCSC Business
Office (in person or by phone). If the application fee is not paid, you cannot get registered for courses.
Returning students who have not attended GCSC for 1 year or longer must pay a
$10 non-refundable college application fee online at the Business Office.
_____3. New students must complete a free online College Orientation which must be completed prior
to course registration; otherwise a "hold" will be placed on the student's account. Follow the
registration steps via the GCSC website for free online college orientation at:
http://www.gulfcoast.edu/students/orientation.htm
_____4.
Complete and submit the Nuclear Medicine Technology Program application (including the signed
Technical Standards Form) to the Health Sciences Building, Room 200, by the application deadline of July
15th.
_____5.
Provide High School and College transcripts.
Applicant must request official transcripts from high school or GED with scores, and all colleges attended
be sent to GCSC Enrollment Services. Transcripts must be received by Enrollment Services prior to the
admission deadline date. It is your responsibility to ensure all transcripts have arrived and been evaluated by
Enrollment Services prior to the deadline.
Note: If you are enrolled in classes at another institution that will not be completed prior to the deadline,
and you want these uncompleted classes to be considered in selection, your documentation of enrollment
must be received in the Health Sciences Division prior to the deadline.
_____ 6. Transfer transcripts must be evaluated. All college credits granted by another institution must be
evaluated by GCSC Enrollment Services prior to admission deadline date.
______7. Completion of BSC 2086 and BSC 2086L Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab, CHM1032 General
Organic Chemistry, and Approved Physics; a minimum grade of "C" must be achieved.
______8. Cumulative GPA of at least 2.5
______9. Possess an Associate’s Degree.
include one of the following:
 Active national certification as a registered radiographer (RT)
 Graduate of an programmatically accredited radiography program
CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS
Gulf Coast State College (GCSC) students who are granted conditional acceptance into a Health Sciences program must receive a
satisfactory criminal background check prior to final acceptance into the program. The background check will be scheduled and
performed at the discretion of the Division of Health Sciences at GCSC. Information and instructions on how to complete the
background check will be sent by the program coordinator.
Criminal background checks performed through other agencies will not be accepted. The student must also be aware that clinical
agencies may require an additional background check prior to clinical access. It is possible to graduate from a program at GCSC but
be denied the opportunity for licensure because of an unfavorable background check.
An applicant must consider how his / her personal history may affect the ability to meet clinical requirements, sit for various licensure
exams, and ultimately gain employment. Most healthcare boards in the State of Florida make decisions about licensure on an
individual basis. You may visit the Florida Department of Health website (www.doh.state.fl.us/) for more information regarding
licensure. We offer this information so that you can make an informed decision regarding your future.
Please read the following information carefully:
Any student who has been found guilty of, regardless of adjudication, or entered a plea of nolo contendere, or guilty to, any offense
under the provision of 456.0635 (see below) may be disqualified from admission to any Health Sciences program. In addition to
these specific convictions, there are other crimes which may disqualify applicants from entering into the Health Sciences programs
and / or clinical rotations. The statute can be found online at:
http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&Search_String=&URL=04000499/0456/Sections/0456.0635.html
456.0635
(1)
Health care fraud; disqualification for license, certificate, or registration.
Health care fraud in the practice of a health care profession is prohibited.
(2) Each board within the jurisdiction of the department, or the department if there is no board, shall refuse to admit a candidate to
any examination and refuse to issue a license, certificate, or registration to any applicant if the candidate or applicant or any principal,
officer, agent, managing employee, or affiliated person of the applicant:
(a) Has been convicted of, or entered a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to, regardless of adjudication, a felony under chapter
409, chapter 817, or chapter 893, or a similar felony offense committed in another state or jurisdiction, unless the candidate or
applicant has successfully completed a drug court program for that felony and provides proof that the plea has been withdrawn or
the charges have been dismissed. Any such conviction or plea shall exclude the applicant or candidate from licensure, examination,
certification, or registration unless the sentence and any subsequent period of probation for such conviction or plea ended:
1.
For felonies of the first or second degree, more than 15 years before the date of application.
2.
For felonies of the third degree, more than 10 years before the date of application, except for felonies of the
third degree under s. 893.13(6)(a).
3.
For felonies of the third degree under s. 893.13(6) (a), more than 5 years before the date of application;
(b) Has been convicted of, or entered a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to, regardless of adjudication, a felony under 21 U.S.C.
ss. 801-970, or 42 U.S.C. ss. 1395-1396, unless the sentence and any subsequent period of probation for such conviction or plea
ended more than 15 years before the date of the application;
(c) Has been terminated for cause from the Florida Medicaid program pursuant to s. 409.913, unless the candidate or applicant
has been in good standing with the Florida Medicaid program for the most recent 5 years;
(d) Has been terminated for cause, pursuant to the appeals procedures established by the state, from any other state Medicaid
program, unless the candidate or applicant has been in good standing with a state Medicaid program for the most recent 5 years and
the termination occurred at least 20 years before the date of the application; or
(e) Is currently listed on the United States Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General’s List of
Excluded Individuals and Entities.
NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHNOLOGY
Curriculum Sequence
Fall – 12 credits
+#NMT1613
45 contact hrs, 3 crs
Nuclear Medicine Physics
Prerequisite: Approved physics.
This course will develop the understanding of radioactive decay, structure of the atom, atomic nomenclature. The
student will be able to discuss the different types of radiation; the characteristics of each and how each react with
matter. The student will also be able to calculate: radioactive decay, decay equations, decay factors, effective half‐life,
biological half‐life, half value layers, standard deviation, and in the presence of background.
+#NMT1713
45 contact hrs, 3 crs.
Nuclear Medicine Methodology I
Co-requisite: None.
This course covers nuclear medicine diagnostic procedures, including anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, and
protocols for routine and non-routine nuclear medicine procedures, bone imaging, cardiovascular system, central
nervous system, digestive system and endocrine system.
+#NMT1804
360 contact hrs, 3 crs.
Nuclear Medicine Clinical Education I
$89.00 lab fee
Corequisite: 1713.
The course allows nuclear medicine students the opportunity to apply the skills necessary for patient care, administrative
duties, and to apply the knowledge and skills of diagnostic procedures, and protocols for routine and non‐routine nuclear
medicine procedures, bone imaging, cardiovascular system, central nervous system, digestive system and endocrine
system in the NMT1713 course.
+#NMT2430
Nuclear Medicine Radiation Biology
45 contact hrs, 3 crs.
Prerequisite: None.
The course involves a detailed study of the effects of radiation exposure on biological systems. Typical medical exposure
levels, methods for measuring and monitoring radiation, and methods for protecting personnel and patients from
excessive exposure.
Spring – 12 credits
+#NMT1723
45 contact hrs, 3 crs.
Nuclear Medicine Methodology II
Prerequisite: NMT1713.
This course covers diagnostic procedures, including anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, and protocols for routine
and non‐routine nuclear medicine procedures, genitourinary system procedures, respiratory system imaging, hematology
and in vitro studies, and PET/CT imaging specifics.
+#NMT2534C
45 contact hrs, 3 crs.
Nuclear Medicine Instrumentation
Prerequisite: None.
This course covers the principles of operation and quality control for non‐imaging instruments, including monitoring
equipment, dose calibrators, well counters, uptake probes, liquid scintillation systems, laboratory equipment, and the
gamma probe. This course also includes the principles and applications of statistics as they relate to nuclear medicine
instrumentation, the configuration, function, and application of computers and networks in nuclear medicine. Students
should have extensive laboratory and clinical experience performing data acquisition, manipulation, and processing.
Laboratory and clinical experience should be included in the learning process.
+#NMT1312
45 contact hrs, 3 crs.
Radiation Protection and Safety
Prerequisite: None.
This course will teach methods of radiation protection, safety procedures and regulations according to the NRC, DOT and
DOH; differentiate monitoring devices and detectors; dose and exposure limits; institutional licensing; possession limits;
patient protection; receiving and disposing of radioactive material and packages; decontamination procedures; therapy
procedures; as well as knowledge of regulatory agencies.
+#NMT1814
360 contact hrs, 3 crs.
Nuclear Medicine Clinical Education II
$64.00 lab fee
Prerequisite: NMT1804.
Core requisite: NMT1733.
A continuation of NMT1804, this course allows nuclear medicine students the opportunity to apply the skills necessary for
patient care, administrative duties, and to apply the knowledge and skills of diagnostic procedures, and protocol for
genitourinary system procedures, respiratory system imaging, hematology and in vitro studies, and PET/CT imaging
specifics. Clinical experience may include rotations through general, cardiac, pediatric, positron emission tomography
and positron emission tomography/computed tomography, single‐photon emission computed tomography, and single‐
photon emission computed tomography/computed tomography.
Summer – 9 credits
+#NMT1733
45 contact hrs, 3 crs.
Nuclear Medicine Methodology III
Prerequisite: NMT1723.
This course covers diagnostic procedures, and protocols for oncology/inflammation procedures, and radionuclide
procedures.
+#NMT1824
360 contact hrs, 3 crs.
Nuclear Medicine Clinical Education III
$89.00 lab fee
Prerequisite: NMT 1814.
A continuation of NMT 1814, this course allows nuclear medicine students the opportunity to apply the skills necessary
for patient care, administrative duties, and to apply the knowledge and skills of diagnostic procedures, and protocol for
diagnostic procedures, and protocols for oncology/inflammation procedures, and radionuclide procedures.
+#NMT2130
45 contact hrs, 3 crs.
Radiopharmacy and Radiochemistry
Prerequisite: None
This course covers the theory and practice of radiopharmacy, including preparation and calculation of the dose to be
administered, quality control, radiation safety, and applicable regulations. In addition, it deals with nonradioactive
interventional drugs and contrast media that are used as part of nuclear medicine procedures. For all administered
materials, it addresses the routes of administration, biodistribution mechanisms, interfering agents, contraindications,
and adverse effects.
Fall – 5 credits
+#NMT2061
30 contact hrs, 2 crs.
Nuclear Medicine Seminar
Prerequisite: NMT1733.
This course involves comprehensive testing, discussions and refinement of knowledge of all aspects of Nuclear Medicine
technology complementary to national and state certification and professional competency.
+#NMT1834
360 contact hrs, 3 crs.
Nuclear Medicine Clinical Education IV
Prerequisite: NMT 1824
The course allows nuclear medicine students the opportunity to apply and enhance their skills of diagnostic procedures,
and protocol for all diagnostic procedures. During this clinical education, students shall be under the supervision of
certified or licensed nuclear medicine technologists. Clinical experience should include rotations through general, cardiac,
pediatric, positron emission tomography and positron emission tomography/computed tomography, single-photon
emission computed tomography, and single-photon emission computed tomography/computed tomography. Ancillary
rotations in magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography to include the administration of contrast media may
be included.
GULF COAST STATE COLLEGE - HEALTH SCIENCES DIVISION
APPLICATION FOR PROGRAM ADMISSION
NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHNOLOGY
5230 West U.S. Highway 98
Panama City, FL 32401-1058
(850) 872-3827 or 913-3311 Toll Free: 1-800-311-3685
Fax: (850) 747-3246
Application
deadline July 15
of each year.
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Answer ALL Questions: Please TYPE or PRINT – (Please submit form as soon as possible)
Name: __________________________________________________________________________________
First
Middle
Last
Maiden Name
Home Address: __________________________________________________________________________
Street & Number
City
State
Zip
Student ID: _______________________ Social Security #_______________________ Male
County
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Female
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(absolutely must have this!)
Permanent or Mailing Address (If different from above):____________________________________________
E-Mail: ___________________________________ Home Phone: (
Business Phone: (
) ______________________________
) ___________________________ Cell Phone: (
) ___________________________
EDUCATION
OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT(s) must be received by GCSC Enrollment Services.
ALL schools and colleges attended must be listed for the application to be complete. Use additional sheets if necessary.
Location of
School
Name of School
From
(Month/
Year)
To
(Month/
Year)
Did you Receive
Diploma, Degree,
or Certificate?
What was your
Major / Minor?
High School or GED:
Vocational / Other
Technical Program
College or University:
College or University:
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Type
Issued by Which State or Agency?
License / Cert. Number
Date Issued/Expired
CONTACT INFORMATION
Please provide information about three people who will always know where to locate you:
Name
Mailing Address
Telephone Number
1.___________________________
____________________________
_______________________
2.___________________________
____________________________
_______________________
3.___________________________
____________________________
_______________________
HEALTH RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE and / or VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Use additional sheets if necessary
1. EMPLOYER:____________________________________________________________________________________
Address
Phone:
Street & Number
City
Extension_______
State
Supervisor’s Name
Title ___________________________________
Dates employed: From
To
Mo./Yr.
Nature of your Job Duties: _____________________________________
Mo./Yr.
Reason for Leaving
Full-Time _______ Part-Time_______
2. EMPLOYER:____________________________________________________________________________________
Address
Phone:
Street & Number
City
Extension_______
State
Supervisor’s Name
Title ___________________________________
Dates employed: From
To
Mo./Yr.
Nature of your Job Duties: _____________________________________
Mo./Yr.
Reason for Leaving
Full-Time _______ Part-Time_______
PLEASE READ AND SIGN THE FOLLOWING
I hereby certify that the information contained in this application is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I
understand that any misrepresentation, omission or falsification of information is cause for denial of admission to the
program. I understand that illegal use, possession, and/or misuse of drugs are reasons for immediate dismissal
from any of the programs in the Health Sciences Division. I further understand that background checks and drug
screening are routinely required at most clinical facilities prior to the students’ clinical placement.
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
Signature of Applicant
Date
RETURN APPLICATION TO:
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY NOTIFY:
Gulf Coast State College
Name: ___________________________________
Health Sciences Division – Room 200
Address:__________________________________
5230 W. U.S. Highway 98
_________________________________________
Panama City, FL 32401-1058
Phone: ___________________________________
Gulf Coast State College
Nuclear Medicine Technology Program
TECHNICAL STANDARDS
TECHNICAL STANDARD
DEFINITION
EXAMPLES OF REQUIRED ACTIVITIES (not all inclusive)
Cognitive Qualifications
Sufficient Reading, Language and
Math Skills; intellectual and
emotional functions necessary to
plan and implement patient care
for individuals
 Ability to comprehend and interpret written material
 Follow and deliver written and oral direction
Critical Thinking
Critical thinking ability sufficient
for clinical judgment; synthesize
information from written
material and apply knowledge to
clinical situations
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Identify cause-effect relationships in clinical situations
Develop order of multiple imaging exams
Make rapid decisions under pressure
Handle multiple priorities in stressful situations
Assist with problem solving
Interpersonal
Interpersonal abilities sufficient
to interact with individuals,
families, and groups from a
variety of social, educational,
cultural, and intellectual
backgrounds
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Establish rapport with patients and colleagues
Function effectively under stress
Cope with anger, fear, hostility of others in calm manner
Cope with confrontation
Demonstrate high degree of patience
Display compassion, professionalism, empathy, integrity,
concern for others with interest and motivation
Communication
Communication abilities
sufficient for interaction with
others in verbal and non-verbal
form (speech, reading, and
writing)
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Explain imaging procedures
Document patient history and incident reports
Write legibly
Communicate clearly and effectively (oral, written) with
patients, co-workers, and other health care providers by
use of the English language and medical terminology
Mobility
Physical abilities sufficient to
move from room to room, to
maneuver in small spaces and to
perform procedures necessary
for emergency intervention
 Move around in clinical operatories, workspaces,
classrooms, laboratories and other treatment areas
 Administer cardio-pulmonary resuscitation procedures
 Assist all patients, according to the individual’s needs and
abilities in moving, turning, transferring from
transportation devices to the x-ray table, etc.
 Push a stretcher or wheelchair without injury to self,
patient, or others
 Push mobile x-ray equipment from one location to
another, including turning corners, getting on and off
elevator, and manipulating equipment around patient
rooms and in small spaces
Motor Skills
Gross and fine motor abilities
sufficient to provide safe and
effective care
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Calibrate and manipulate x-ray equipment and supplies
Position patients
Perform repetitive tasks
Able to grip
Bend at knee and squat.
Reach above shoulder level
Lift with assistance 150 pounds
Exert 20-50 pounds of force (pushing, pulling)
Complete a CPR Healthcare Provider certification course
Climb stairs
Remain in standing position for 3-5 hour periods
Hearing
Normal, corrected, or audible Auditory ability sufficient to
interpret verbal communication
from patients and health care
team members and to monitor
and assess health needs
 Hear monitor alarms, emergency signals, cries for help
 Hear telephone interactions
 Hear audible stethoscope signals during blood pressure
screenings
 Hear patient speaking from a 20 ft. distance
Visual
Normal, corrected - Visual acuity
sufficient for observation and
patient assessment and
equipment operations and
departmental protocols.
 Observe patient condition and needs from a 20 ft.
distance
 Identify and distinguish colors
 Accurately read radiation exposure readings on x-ray
equipment
 View radiographic images and medical reports
 Assess direction of and correctly direct the central ray to
anatomical part being imaged and align image receptor
 Read departmental protocol for imaging procedures, the
radiographic examination request and physician orders
Tactile
Tactile ability sufficient for
patient assessment and
operation of equipment.
 Perform palpation, tactile assessment, and manipulate
body parts to ensure proper body placement alignment
 Manipulate dials, buttons, and switches of various sizes
Environmental
Ability to tolerate environmental
stressors
 Be able to tolerate risks or discomforts in the clinical
setting that require special safety precautions, additional
safety education and health risk monitoring (i.e. ionizing
radiation, chemicals), working with sharps, chemicals
and infectious diseases. Student may be required to use
protective clothing or gear such as masks, goggles, gloves,
and lead aprons.
 Work with chemicals and detergents
 Tolerate exposure to fumes and odors
 Work in areas that are close and crowded
 Adapt to shift work
Gulf Coast State College’s mission is to assist students in reaching their academic potential and achieving their
educational goals. A "qualified individual with a disability is one who, with or without reasonable accommodation
or modification, meets the essential eligibility requirements for participation in the program."
Radiography is a practice discipline with cognitive, affective, and psychomotor performance requirements. Based
on those requirements, a list of "Technical Standards" has been developed. Each standard has an example of an
activity or activities that a potential student will be required to perform while enrolled in the Radiography
program. These standards are a part of a radiographer’s professional role expectation.
These standards should be used to assist students in determining whether accommodations or modifications are
necessary to meet performance standards. Students who identify potential difficulties with meeting the Technical
Standards must communicate their concerns to the program Coordinator.
I have read the above Technical Standards. I feel it is within my ability to carry out the duties and responsibilities of
a Nuclear Medicine Technologist. If I ever have any change in my ability to meet these standards, I will inform the
Medical Imaging Programs Coordinator without fail.
___________________________________
Printed Name
________________________________________
Student Signature
________________________________
Date
GULF COAST STATE COLLEGE
Health Sciences - Nuclear Medicine Technology Program
Letter of Recommendation
Name of Applicant: _______________________________________________________________________________________________
(Last)
(First)
(Middle)
(Maiden Name)
What Medical Imaging Program? _____________________________________________________________________________________________
To Applicant:
This Letter of Recommendation should be given to a College Professor, Academic Counselor, employment
supervisor, or medical mentor who is familiar with your academic ability and/or can speak to personal
qualities such as motivation, maturity and capacity for growth.
To be completed by the Applicant:
I, __________________________________________________________________________________________________ give permission
to _________________________________________________________________________________________________ to complete this
personal reference for me. I appreciate their candor and understand that this form is confidential.
However, under Federal Law entitled the “Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974”, students
are given the right to inspect their records including recommendation forms.
I _______ do
_______ do not waive my rights to review the content of this form. I release them from
any liability regarding their completion of this form. I have supplied the person completing this form
with a stamped addressed envelope to the following address.
Gulf Coast State College
Health Sciences Division
Medical Imaging Programs Coordinator
5230 West U.S. Hwy 98 - Room 317
Panama City, Florida 32401
or fax to: (850) 747-3246
To Referent:
Gulf Coast State College Medical Imaging Programs appreciates your responding to the following areas of
information.
1. How long have you been acquainted with the applicant and in what capacity? ____________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2. What impresses you most about the applicant? _______________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
(continued on back)
3. In the healthcare field, healthcare personnel have access to confidential information from charts and files
and are required to handle drugs and/or controlled substances. Are there any factors that may interfere
with the applicant’s integrity? __________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
4. To your knowledge, is there anything that might interfere with or limit the success of this applicant in the
healthcare field? ________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
5. Please rate the applicant on the following Personal Factors.
Personal Factors
Above Average
Average
Below Average
No Basis to Judge Applicant
Communication Skills
Sociability, Cooperation
Courtesy
Dependability, Reliability
Motivated
Honesty, Integrity
Initiative
Maturity
Organization Skills
Intellectual Ability
Critical Thinking
Self-Accountability
Responsibility
Seeks help when needed
6. Please mark the appropriate response regarding your recommendation of this candidate for medical imaging career.
____ Highly recommend ____ Recommend
____ Recommend with reservation ____ Do not recommend
Signature of Person Completing Recommendation: ________________________________ Date_______________________
Print Name: __________________________________________________ Position/Title: ___________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Phone Number: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Thank you for completing this Letter of Recommendation. Please mail directly to below address.
Gulf Coast State College
Health Sciences Division
Medical Imaging Programs Coordinator
5230 West U.S. Hwy 98 - Room 317
Panama City, Florida 32401
or fax to: (850) 747-3246
GULF COAST STATE COLLEGE
Health Sciences - Nuclear Medicine Technology Program
Letter of Recommendation
Name of Applicant: _______________________________________________________________________________________________
(Last)
(First)
(Middle)
(Maiden Name)
What Medical Imaging Program? _____________________________________________________________________________________________
To Applicant:
This Letter of Recommendation should be given to a College Professor, Academic Counselor, employment
supervisor, or medical mentor who is familiar with your academic ability and/or can speak to personal
qualities such as motivation, maturity and capacity for growth.
To be completed by Applicant:
I, _________________________________________________________________________________ give permission to
___________________________________________________________________________________ to complete this personal
reference for me. I appreciate their candor and understand that this form is confidential. However,
under Federal Law entitled the “Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974”, students are
given the right to inspect their records including recommendation forms.
I _______ do
_______ do not waive my rights to review the content of this form. I release them from
any liability regarding their completion of this form. I have supplied the person completing this form
with a stamped addressed envelope to the following address.
Gulf Coast State College
Health Sciences Division
Medical Imaging Programs Coordinator
5230 West U.S. Hwy 98 - Room 317
Panama City, Florida 32401
or fax to: (850) 747-3246
To Referent:
Gulf Coast State College Medical Imaging Programs appreciates your responding to the following areas of
information.
1. How long have you been acquainted with the applicant and in what capacity? ____________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2. What impresses you most about the applicant? _______________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
(continued on back)
3. In the healthcare field, healthcare personnel have access to confidential information from charts and files
and are required to handle drugs and/or controlled substances. Are there any factors that may interfere
with the applicant’s integrity? __________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
4. To your knowledge, is there anything that might interfere with or limit the success of this applicant in the
healthcare field? ________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
5. Please rate the applicant on the following Personal Factors.
Personal Factors
Above Average
Average
Below Average
No Basis to Judge Applicant
Communication Skills
Sociability, Cooperation
Courtesy
Dependability, Reliability
Motivated
Honesty, Integrity
Initiative
Maturity
Organization Skills
Intellectual Ability
Critical Thinking
Self-Accountability
Responsibility
Seeks help when needed
6. Please mark the appropriate response regarding your recommendation of this candidate for medical imaging career.
____ Highly recommend ____ Recommend
____ Recommend with reservation ____ Do not recommend
Signature of Person Completing Recommendation: ________________________________ Date_______________________
Print Name: __________________________________________________ Position/Title: ___________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Phone Number: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Thank you for completing this Letter of Recommendation. Please mail directly to below address.
Gulf Coast State College
Health Sciences Division
Medical Imaging Programs Coordinator
5230 West U.S. Hwy 98 - Room 317
Panama City, Florida 32401
or fax to: (850) 747-3246
GULF COAST STATE COLLEGE
Health Sciences - Nuclear Medicine Technology Program
Letter of Recommendation
Name of Applicant: _______________________________________________________________________________________________
(Last)
(First)
(Middle)
(Maiden Name)
What Medical Imaging Program? _____________________________________________________________________________________________
To Applicant:
This Letter of Recommendation should be given to a College Professor, Academic Counselor, employment
supervisor, or medical mentor who is familiar with your academic ability and/or can speak to personal
qualities such as motivation, maturity and capacity for growth.
To be completed by the Applicant:
I, _________________________________________________________________________________ give permission to
___________________________________________________________________________________ to complete this personal
reference for me. I appreciate their candor and understand that this form is confidential. However,
under Federal Law entitled the “Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974”, students are given
the right to inspect their records including recommendation forms.
I _______ do
_______ do not waive my rights to review the content of this form. I release them from
any liability regarding their completion of this form. I have supplied the person completing this form
with a stamped addressed envelope to the following address.
Gulf Coast State College
Health Sciences Division
Medical Imaging Programs Coordinator
5230 West U.S. Hwy 98 - Room 317
Panama City, Florida 32401
or fax to: (850) 747-3246
To Referent:
Gulf Coast State College Medical Imaging Programs appreciates your responding to the following areas of
information.
1. How long have you been acquainted with the applicant and in what capacity? ____________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2. What impresses you most about the applicant? _______________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
(continued on back)
3. In the healthcare field, healthcare personnel have access to confidential information from charts and files
and are required to handle drugs and/or controlled substances. Are there any factors that may interfere
with the applicant’s integrity? __________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
4. To your knowledge, is there anything that might interfere with or limit the success of this applicant in the
healthcare field? ________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
5. Please rate the applicant on the following Personal Factors.
Personal Factors
Above Average
Average
Below Average
No Basis to Judge Applicant
Communication Skills
Sociability, Cooperation
Courtesy
Dependability, Reliability
Motivated
Honesty, Integrity
Initiative
Maturity
Organization Skills
Intellectual Ability
Critical Thinking
Self-Accountability
Responsibility
Seeks help when needed
6. Please mark the appropriate response regarding your recommendation of this candidate for medical imaging career.
____ Highly recommend ____ Recommend with reservation ____ Recommend ____ Do not recommend
Signature of Person Completing Recommendation: _________________________________ Date______________________
Print Name: __________________________________________________ Position/Title: ___________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Phone Number: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Thank you for completing this Letter of Recommendation. Please mail directly to below address.
Gulf Coast State College
Health Sciences Division
Medical Imaging Programs Coordinator
5230 West U.S. Hwy 98 - Room 317
Panama City, Florida 32401
or fax to: (850) 747-3246