Nuclear Medicine Technology
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have a waiting list?
No, we do not have a waiting list to get into the program. However, obtaining a hospital internship (required in order to complete the program and graduate) is competitive and is not guaranteed.
I am not a St. Cloud State student and I am interested in majoring in Nuclear Medicine Technology at St. Cloud State. What should I do?
To become a student, the first step is to apply for admission to St. Cloud State. Please contact the admissions office. Once you are accepted, you should sign up for a freshman advising day or a transfer advising day, as appropriate. Advising help is available on advising days. Next, you should indicate that you would like your intended major to be "Pre-Nuclear Medicine Technology." Then, follow the steps outlined in the next question below.
I am currently a St. Cloud State student and I would like to be in the Nuclear Medicine Technology Program. What should I do?
The first step is to change your major to Nuclear Medicine Technology, if you have not already done so. The second step is to see a nuclear medicine technology academic adviser. If you don’t have one already, please see Advising & Student Transitions and ask them to assign you an academic adviser. The academic adviser will help you decide what classes to take. Then, continue taking classes at St. Cloud State and complete the requirements for the program. Being in the program does not guarantee admission to a clinical internship (which is required for the major).
Does admission into the program guarantee admission into a clinical internship?
No.
Can I do my clinical internship at any hospital?
No. You can only do a clinical internship at the hospitals that are associated with St. Cloud State. Please see the information under Clinical Affiliates.
What if I don't get a clinical internship?
There are two main options: (a) you can change your major; or (b) you can wait one year and try again.
What is job shadowing and is it required?
For Nuclear Medicine Technology, job shadowing is the process of spending time with Nuclear Medicine Technologists during their working day as they do their work and image patients. For the St. Cloud State Nuclear Medicine Technology program, we require 8 hours of job shadowing, which should be done as soon as possible.
Do not wait to do the job shadowing. You may do the shadowing at any hospital that does Nuclear Medicine imaging. Record your job shadowing hours using the Nuclear Medicine Technology job shadowing report form. The form requires the signature of a supervisor in the department where the job shadowing was done. If you need a new copy of the form, always obtain the latest version here using the link provided.
Where can I do job shadowing in St. Cloud?
You can do the job shadowing at any hospital or clinic that does nuclear imaging.
If you are interested in doing this at St. Cloud Hospital, please contact:
CentraCare Health Education and Professional Development Department
cch.education@centracare.com
(320) 255-5642 (It is best to use email to contact them).
Where can I do job shadowing outside of St. Cloud?
You can do the job shadowing at any hospital that does nuclear imaging. Feel free to contact the nuclear imaging departments of hospitals in your area and ask them if they will help you.