Wilkes-Barre General Hospital
575 North River Street
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18764-0001
Phone: 570-552-2075


The School of Nuclear Medicine Technology is a 12-month program based at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital which prepares students both clinically and theoretically for careers in Nuclear Medicine Technology.

A maximum of three students are accepted into the program each year. Graduating students acquire a solid education and technical knowledge of nuclear medicine. Specifically, the program is designed to provide students with over 1900 contact hours of combined theory and clinical experience. The didactic portion of the program is distributed over the course of the year.

Graduation is held in August for students successfully completing the program. Certificates of Completion and school pins are awarded and a special Theory and Clinical Award is presented to the student who attains the highest class average.

Applicants must have completed high school or the equivalent, and meet one of the requirements listed below:

• Applicants must have prior credentials in a clinically-related allied health profession, with a minimum of two years education in an accredited educational program, and must satisfy the necessary prerequisites and entrance details.
• All applicants must have a Bachelor's degree with credits in the following courses: human anatomy and physiology, physics, algebra, oral or written communications and general chemistry. Transcripts will be reviewed by the Admissions Committee.

A grade of C+ (2.5 GPA) in all major subjects is considered minimal for acceptance to the program.

Tuition: $8,000/year


School of Nuclear Medicine Technology
Wilkes-Barre General Hospital
575 North River Street
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18764-0001
Telephone: 570-552-2087