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Our Nuclear Medicine Technology program is an in-depth journey into nuclear medicine, focusing on diagnosing and treating diseases. You will learn using sophisticated diagnostic software and equip...
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Nuclear Medicine Technology*

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

www.sait.ca
Our Nuclear Medicine Technology program is an in-depth journey into nuclear medicine, focusing on diagnosing and treating diseases. You will learn using sophisticated diagnostic software and equipment and apply your skills in real-world clinical settings across various nuclear medicine departments. In this program, you will: prepare and utilize radioactive drugs for imaging procedures develop skills to effectively communicate with patients learn ethical and professional standards in clinical settings learn the principles of radiation and radiology and how to protect yourself, patients and staff gain expertise in diagnostic CT imaging study the body systems and their functions gain an understanding of instrument measuring and imaging radioactivity learn how to perform patient imaging procedures and theragnostics ensure the quality and safety of nuclear medicine equipment and processes learn how to perform blood draws, establish IV access and administer injections apply knowledge of pathophysiology as it relates to clinical procedures. Our course curriculum meets the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) national competency profile requirements. Graduates are eligible to write the CAMRT national certification exam. Once certified and licensed, you will be prepared to work as a nuclear medicine technologist in diverse healthcare environments, including hospitals, community clinics, private laboratories, or research and teaching institutions. If you want to contribute to providing positive patient outcomes and optimal patient care, this program is for you.
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Office of the Registrar
1301 16 Avenue NW
Calgary, Alberta, T2M0L4, Canada

Toll-Free
+1 8772847248
Business
+1 4032847248
Email
inquiry@sait.ca
Website
www.sait.ca
Fax
+1 4032847112
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  • Program Type Standard
  • Credential Type Diploma
  • Length 3 Years
  • Part Time Only
  • Cooperative Education
  • Continuing Education
  • Distance Learning
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Admission Requirements

Admission requirements - Applicants educated in Canada

Applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency and meet the following requirements or equivalents, with a combined average of 75%:

  • at least 70% in Math 30-1 or at least 75% in Math 30-2, and
  • at least 70% in English Language Arts 30-1, and
  • at least 70% in Chemistry 30, and
  • at least 70% in Biology 30, Physics 30, or Math 31

You must also achieve a mark of 50% or higher in the School of Health and Public Safety’s entrance testing process.

SAIT accepts high school course equivalents for admission for applicants educated outside Alberta.

Admission requirements - Applicants educated outside of Canada

All applicants who were educated outside of Canada must demonstrate English language proficiency and provide proof they meet the program admission requirements with an international document assessment. Find accepted educational documents and assessment options. 

SAIT may also accept courses completed at certain international post-secondary institutions.

Student Aid

This program is eligible for full-time post-secondary assistance by Alberta Student Aid for the funding year 2024/08/01 to 2025/07/31*.

  • Books/Supplies/Instruments $7,105.00 Year One
  • Tuition $5,610.00 Year One
  • Mandatory Fees $1,608.00 Year One

* Tuition, books, supplies, instruments, and other/mandatory fees are provided to Alberta Student Aid and may be used when processing full-time post-secondary funding applications. The educational costs provided are based on a 100% full-course load and may not reflect current or all educational costs charged by the school. Contact the school to obtain accurate educational cost information.

Transfer(s) Eligibility

Search Transfer Alberta for course and program transfer information including transfer agreements between post-secondary schools in Alberta, British Columbia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut and Yukon.

Transfer(s) available outside of Transfer Alberta: Not available

Updated December 06, 2024. The information contained in this profile is current as of the date shown.

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