Steps to becoming a licensed Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NMT) in Nova Scotia.
Step 1
Complete a Nuclear Medicine Technology program
You can study to become an NMT at various programs across Canada, and locally at Dalhousie University. The school offers a 4-year Bachelor of Health Sciences, in Nuclear Medicine Technology degree.
To begin work, you will need a current Basic Life Support Certification (BLS-C) and Standard First Aid certificate.
Step 2
Pass the Nuclear Medicine Technology Exam
After completing your schooling as well as the practical training requirements, you must pass the national registration exam. Visit the Canadian Association of Nuclear Medicine Technologists (CAMRT) for more information.
Step 3
Register as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist in Nova Scotia
Before you start working, ensure you register as an NMT with the Nova Scotia College of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Professionals (NSCMIRTP).
Step 4
Find your dream job!