Program Effectiveness

Program Mission

The Mission of the Nuclear Medicine Technology Program at Miami Dade College is to provide a comprehensive, sequential curriculum in the nuclear medicine imaging services built on the foundation of the general education already acquired in order to develop a Nuclear Medicine Technologist, competent in knowledge, skills and behaviors, so that he/she will become an effective member of the health care team.

Miami Dade College Learning Outcomes

Miami Dade College has adopted the General Education Outcomes listed below. Upon completion of a program of study at the Medical Campus, graduates from Miami Dade College should emulate these outcomes.

Communicate effectively using listening, speaking, reading and writing skills.
Use quantitative analytical skills to evaluate and process numerical data.
Solve problems using critical and creative thinking and scientific reasoning.
Formulate strategies to locate, evaluate, and apply information.
Demonstrate knowledge of diverse cultures, including global and historical perspectives.
Create strategies that can be used to fulfill personal, civic, and social responsibilities.
Demonstrate knowledge of ethical thinking and its application to issues in society.
Use computer and emerging technologies effectively.
Demonstrate an appreciation for aesthetics and creative activities. Describe how natural systems function and recognize the impact of humans on the environment.

Program Goals

Nuclear Medicine Technology Programs Goals

Educate competent and compassionate Nuclear Medicine Technologists, capable of functioning in any environment within 17 months.
Provide a complete, up-to-date competency-based curriculum.
Prepare the student to think and act independently.
Prepare the student for entry into the ever-changing Nuclear Medicine work environment.
Prepare the student to achieve a satisfactory registry result on the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB).
Provide accurate student advisement to aid in student retention, course completion, and program completion.

Program Student learning Outcomes

SLO #1- By the completion of the program, the Nuclear Medicine Technology Program student will demonstrate effective written, oral, and reading communication skills with patients/clients, other health care providers, and the community.

SLO #2: By the completion of the program, the Nuclear Medicine Technology Program students demonstrate legal, ethical, and professional behaviors. Specifically, adherence to HIPPA, JACHO standards, DOT regulations, and NRC regulations.

SLO #3: Nuclear Medicine Technology Program student will perform a systematic plan for patient/client assessment and/or management of patient/client data.

SLO #4: By the completion of the program, the Nuclear Medicine Technology Program student will demonstrate the required skills to become a competent health care practitioner.

Graduate Achievement Data

Graduate achievement data is an indicator of program effectiveness, demonstrating the extent to which a program achieves its goals. The current report on graduate achievement data, identified by program, is available on the JRCNMT website. It may be reviewed at the following link: Graduate Achievement Report.

Completion Rate for the Past Three Years
Year of Graduation	Number of Initially Enrolled	Number Graduated	Graduation Rate
04/2023	13	6	46%
04/2022	7	3	42%
04/2021	15	6	40%

Credentialing Examination Pass Rate - At first Attempt
Pass Rates Information
Board Exam	Year	First-Time Examinees	Number that Passed Exam on the first try	Pass Rate
ARRT	2023	2	2	100%
NMTCB	2023	6	4	67%
ARRT	2022	2	1	50%
NMTCB	2022	3	2	67%
ARRT	2021	5	1	20%
NMTCB	2021	4	2	50%

Job Placement Rates – for students eligible to be placed in the field.
Placement Rates: Employed in Field or Enrolled in School for Higher Degree
Graduation Date	Placement Rate
04/2023	100%
04/2022	100%
02/2021	100%

Academics

Nuclear Medicine Technology Associate in Science