School of Nuclear Medicine Technology General Requirements and Program Policies
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Health and Medical Requirements
In accordance with Northwestern Memorial Hospital policy, all accepted candidates will undergo a criminal background check and 10-panel drug screen at the expense of NMH. The objectives of these requirements are to enhance patient health and safety, facilitate student access to affiliated clinical facilities, and ensure professional certification eligibility. In addition to successfully passing a mandatory background check and drug screen, accepted students must be at least 18 years of age and provide evidence of the following health and medical information:
Drug Screen Results Negative results: for applicants whose test results are negative, if other portions of the post-offer assessment are acceptable, the student may enroll and begin the program of study. Positive results: Applicants whose test results are positive will be advised by the Medical Review Officer (MRO) or designee. The MRO will also determine if the applicant has established a satisfactory explanation for the positive result. If not, the applicant’s acceptance offer will be rescinded and the student will be denied entry into the program. Criminal Background Check All accepted students must sign a release form authorizing NMH to request and conduct a criminal background check as permitted by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The criminal background check will be conducted after a candidate accepts the offer to attend an NMH clinical program as a part of the onboarding process. NM Academy reserves the right to rescind an offer of acceptance based on adverse information discovered during the criminal background check with final decisions adjudicated in partnership with the Division of Human Resources. |
Technical Standards
The following abilities and characteristics are defined as technical standards, which are established by the faculty and deemed necessary for a student to matriculate, remain in good standing, and achieve the competencies required for graduation from the nuclear medicine program. The NM Academy therefore requires applicants to confirm their ability to comply with these standards, with or without reasonable accommodation, as a condition of admission to the nuclear medicine program. Hybrid Courses The Nuclear Medicine curriculum includes hybrid course offerings. Students enrolled in the program are expected to be able to:
Technology Requirements All students must have frequent and convenient access to a computer (desktop or laptop) with reliable high-speed internet. The minimum computer systems requirements are outlined below: Hardware:
Operating System:
Browser:
Software:
Pregnancy Policy Disclosure of pregnancy is voluntary. Following a disclosure, an additional radiation badge will be issued to monitor fetal exposure. A safe working environment will be coordinated by the program director and radiation safety officer. Options for student continuance in the program may include an altered rotation schedule, enrollment in the didactic portion only until after delivery, or continuation without any alterations to rotation schedules or program activities. Each pregnancy disclosure will be handled on a case-by-case basis. Furthermore, any declared pregnant student may revoke her declaration at any time (undeclare). ADA Policy |