Positron Emission Tomography Certificate
The Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Certificate is a distance education program with a clinical internship component consisting of 700 hours that prepares students to practice competently and effectively as medical imaging professionals in diverse healthcare environments. The academic and clinical foundation in the curriculum develops graduates with professional flexibility and adaptability to assume prominent roles and responsibilities after graduation in both career and scholarly pursuits.
Credits: 18
Duration: 2 semesters
Tuition: $9,600 ($533.34 per credit)
Curriculum
| PET400 | Orientation to Positron Emission Tomography | 1 Credit |
| PET406 | PET Applications | 3 Credits |
| PET408 | Physics and Instrumentation | 3 Credits |
| PET420 | Radiopharmacology | 3 Credits |
| PET424 | Quality Control and Protection | 3 Credits |
| PET421 | Clinical Practice | 5 Credits |
Plan of Study
| Semester 1 | |
| Orientation to PET | 1 Credit |
| PET Applications | 3 Credits |
| Radiopharmacology | 3 Credits |
| 7 Credits | |
| Semester 2 | |
| Physics and Instrumentation | 3 Credits |
| Quality Control and Protection | 3 Credits |
| Clinical Practice | 5 Credits |
| 11 Credits |
Program Application Requirements
- 3 letters of reference
- Curriculum Vitae/Résumé
- Official transcripts from all higher education institutions attended
- Personal statement letter
- Copies of TOEFL or IELTS scores, if applicable
- Application
- $35.00 application fee (non-refundable)
Program Admission Requirements
- Must possess one of the following
- Holds a credential from The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiography, Radiation Therapy, or Nuclear Medicine
- Holds a credential from The Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)
- If applicant’s first language, or language of instruction, is not English, English proficiency examination scores are required. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) minimum scores are 550 (pBT) or 213 (cBT) or 79 (iBT). The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) minimum score required is 6.5. The PTE Academic minimum score required is 53.
- Interview with JPU representative
- Personal statement