The Department of Nuclear Medicine Technology at MIMS College of Allied Health Sciences, affiliated with the Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS), is committed to excellence in education, clinical training, and patient-centered care in the field of diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine. The department prepares highly competent Nuclear Medicine Technologists through an outcome-based curriculum that integrates strong scientific knowledge with extensive hands-on clinical training in advanced nuclear medicine imaging and radionuclide therapy services.
The Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Medicine Technology is a four-year professional degree programme comprising three years of academic and clinical education followed by a one-year compulsory rotational internship. The curriculum equips students with the knowledge and practical skills required to assist Nuclear Medicine Physicians in diagnostic imaging, radionuclide therapy, radiopharmaceutical preparation, radiation safety, quality assurance, patient care, and advanced molecular imaging techniques.

Under the guidance of experienced Nuclear Medicine Physicians, Medical Physicists, Radiopharmacists, and clinical faculty, students receive structured training in modern nuclear medicine departments, enabling them to develop professional competence, technical expertise, critical thinking, and ethical clinical practice.

Specialized Clinical Training Includes:

• Diagnostic Nuclear Medicine Procedures
• PET-CT and SPECT-CT Imaging
• Gamma Camera Imaging
• Radiopharmaceutical Preparation and Quality Control
• Radionuclide Therapy Procedures
• Radiation Detection and Measurement
• Radiation Protection and Safety Practices
• Dose Calculation and Radiation Dosimetry
• Patient Preparation and Image Acquisition
• Quality Assurance of Nuclear Medicine Equipment
• Infection Prevention and Biomedical Waste Management
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Emergency Patient Care

Advanced Clinical Facilities and Technologies

Students gain practical exposure to advanced nuclear medicine technologies, including:

• PET-CT Systems
• SPECT-CT Systems
• Gamma Cameras
• Dose Calibrators
• Well Counters
• Thyroid Uptake Systems
• Radiation Survey Meters
• Geiger-Müller Counters
• Radiopharmacy Laboratory Equipment
• Radioisotope Handling Facilities
• Image Processing and Workstation Software
• Radiation Monitoring and Quality Control Equipment

Clinical Experience

Clinical postings form an integral component of the programme. Students undergo supervised rotations in:

• Nuclear Medicine Imaging Department
• PET-CT Unit
• SPECT-CT Unit
• Gamma Camera Imaging Services
• Radiopharmacy Laboratory
• Radionuclide Therapy Unit
• Radiation Safety and Quality Assurance Division
• Oncology Services
• Endocrinology Services
• Cardiology Nuclear Imaging
• Nephrology and Urology Nuclear Imaging
• Neurology and Brain Imaging Services

This comprehensive clinical exposure enables students to develop confidence in patient preparation, radiopharmaceutical handling, radiation safety, diagnostic imaging procedures, equipment operation, image processing, and quality assurance.

Graduate Competency

Upon successful completion of the programme and compulsory rotational internship, graduates are competent to function independently as Nuclear Medicine Technologists. They possess the knowledge, technical expertise, and professional skills necessary to:

• Assist Nuclear Medicine Physicians in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Prepare, handle, and administer radiopharmaceuticals under supervision.
• Perform PET-CT, SPECT-CT, and Gamma Camera imaging procedures.
• Operate and maintain nuclear medicine equipment.
• Ensure radiation safety for patients, staff, and the environment.
• Perform quality control and quality assurance procedures.
• Adhere to national radiation safety regulations and ethical standards.
• Deliver compassionate, safe, and evidence-based patient care.

Commitment to Excellence

The Department of Nuclear Medicine Technology is dedicated to fostering academic excellence, clinical competence, innovation, research, radiation safety, and lifelong learning. Through advanced clinical training, interdisciplinary collaboration, simulation-based education, and evidence-based practice, we strive to produce highly skilled Nuclear Medicine Technologists capable of meeting the growing demands of modern molecular imaging and radionuclide therapy while ensuring the highest standards of patient safety and quality healthcare.