The Nuclear Medicine Technology application deadline is March 1st (If this falls on a weekend, the following Monday will be considered the deadline date).  Applications received after the deadline will be accepted only if space permits.  The program is competitive, and applicants are not guaranteed a place in the class.

Step 1: Complete Chattanooga State Community College Enrollment

• For consideration of program admittance, you must have completed Chattanooga State enrollment before the program deadline.
• If you are not a current student at Chattanooga State, please complete a college application online and choose "Pre-Allied Health" as your planned course of study. Apply Here
• Completion of all admission requirements to Chattanooga State entails:
  • Submitting all official transcripts, vaccination, proof of citizenship, etc.
  • Testing (if applicable)
  • Orientation (if applicable)
  • Go to the admission status page to check on your Chattanooga State admission status.

Step 2: Meet with an Advisor to Develop Your Academic Plan

• Please call (423) 697-2456 to set up an advising appointment.  All learning support classes should be completed first (if applicable).

Step 3: Attend an Information Session

• Attend a live info session, conducted online.  For more information click here
• Review the info session material on your own time. For that material click here

 Step 4: Make Sure You Meet All Applicant Requirements

• Must be fully admitted to the college before the program's deadline date, March 1st.
• Must have completed at least 24 observation hours in a nuclear medicine field. (More points toward admission scoring will be awarded for more than 24 hours).
• Must have completed the 2 reference forms.
• Must maintain a "C" or better in all courses.
• Must have a minimal 2.5 science program GPA and cumulative GPA.
• Submit Radiologic Technology Program (if applicable) and all other college transcripts.
• Must have all college-level prerequisite and general education courses completed before the Fall start of the Core Nuclear Medicine Technology curriculum.
• Applicant may apply with incomplete courses, but those MUST be completed before the Fall start of the program.  These include:
  • Anatomy and Physiology 1 and 2 (with a lab)
  • College Chemistry (with a lab)
  • College Algebra or a higher math
  • College Physics (Radiation Physics is accepted)
  • Humanities Elective
  • Social Science Elective
  • Written Communication
• All applicants must present postsecondary education credits for the courses listed above.
• Basic computer knowledge is also strongly recommended.
• Community College, universities, and postsecondary technical institutes may be used to earn these course prerequisites to study in nuclear medicine.

Step 5: Submit Program and Required Materials:

Complete the Nuclear Medicine Technology Application; upload required materials to your online application or e-mail them to nah@chattanoogastate.edu
 
List of Required Materials

• Copy of school transcript(s). Note: All previous transcripts sent to the Chattanooga State Admissions Office cannot be copied and forwarded to the Nursing & Allied Health Division.  
  • Use the Transcript Request Form to have your previous colleges, transcripts (if applicable).  Send an original copy.
• Copy of Clinical Observation Form.
  • A minimum of 24 hours of Observation is required, but a max of 64 hours will be counted.  More points, for more hours.  
  • Complete a minimum of 24 hours of observation in a Nuclear Medicine department, as documented on NMT Program Forms.
    • More points for  more hours will be awarded.  
  • Complete Academic, Clinical, and Personal Reference Forms. All materials will be attached to the program application.
• Copy of Clinical Observation Evaluation Form.
• Copy of Personal Reference.
• Copy of Academic Reference (from faculty other than Nuclear Medicine faculty).

All required materials should be submitted to the Nuclear Medicine Technology Program by March 1 for priority consideration for admission.  
Applications received after the deadline will be accepted only if space permits.  The program director will contact you if there are student openings to schedule an interview.

Step 6: Personal Interview

Personal interviews will be scheduled with qualified applicants.  Each applicant will be evaluated on the basis of previous college and clinical experience, as well as their observation hours. 
 
Final applicant selection is based upon recommendation by the NMT Program Selection Committee.  
 
Formal interview session is after the March 1 deadline.

Step 7: Application Selection

Applications received by March 1 will be reviewed, and personal interviews will be scheduled with qualified applicants. Each applicant will be evaluated on the basis of previous college.
 
Radiologic Technology Program achievement; the alternate eligibility requirement, clinical experience, observation hours, and a personal interview.
 
Selection of applicants for the program is based upon recommendation for acceptance by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Program Selection Committee. 

Step 8: Physical Examination, Drug Screening, and Criminal Background Check.

Final acceptance is contingent upon the results of a physical examination, a drug screening, and criminal background check.  
 
Upon admission to the NMT Program, students will be required to undergo a physical examination at the student’s expense.  
Costs associated with the physical examination are estimated between $217-$310 depending on student immunization needs.  

Goal

The goal of Chattanooga State health programs is to prepare practitioners to function in the health care arena to ensure proper care and safety of patients.
 
Program standards are to assure that students have the potential to perform as entry-level practitioners. These program standards are available in the Division of Nursing and Allied Health Office.
 
Acceptance and retention within a health program are contingent upon the student’s demonstrated ability to meet these standards.  Forms must be filled out completely in order to be considered for admission.
Note to applicants: Application materials, program updates or inquires call the Technical Clerk  423.697-4450 or email nah@chattanoogastate.edu