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Exam Eligibility
Before you can register to take the Nuclear Medicine exam, you’ll need to make sure you meet the necessary eligibility requirements:
- You must have an associate’s degree (or higher)
- You must have completed an approved educational program for nuclear medicine technology
What’s on the Exam?
First, let’s talk about the questions on the exam. There are 230 questions total, but only 200 question will count toward your score. Why is that?
The unscored questions on the Nuclear Medicine exam are called “pilot” questions. These are added to the exam to determine if they’re good enough questions to add to future versions of the test.
The trick is that you won’t have any way of knowing which questions are scored and which ones are pilot. They will appear just like the scored questions throughout the test.
The time limit for the exam is 3 hours and 50 minutes. You can take a break any time you want, but the timer will not be stopped.
Let’s take a closer look at the different sections of the exam.
1. PATIENT CARE
24 scored questions
- Ethical and legal aspects
- Interpersonal communication
- Ergonomics
- Monitoring
- Medical emergencies
- Infection control
- Handling and disposal of toxic/hazardous material
- Pharmacology
2. SAFETY
25 scored questions
- Principles of radiation physics
- Biological effects of radiation
- Basic radiation protection concepts
- NRC regulations for radiation exposure
- Medical events
- Monitoring of area/facilities
- Radioactive materials
- Pharmaceuticals
3. IMAGE PRODUCTION
33 scored questions
- Gamma camera
- Gas and aerosol delivery systems
- Data processing
- PET/CT scanner
- Survey meter
- Dose calibrator
- Scintillation detector
- Imaging informatics
4. PROCEDURES
118 scored questions
- Production of radionuclides
- Preparation and administration
- Radiopharmaceutical characteristics
- Cardiac procedures
- Endocrine and oncology procedures
How to Register
To get started with the registration process, you’ll need to apply for the exam via your state licensing entity. Once they approve your application, you’ll be given information on how to register with ARRT, which includes sending a fee of $225.
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Exam Scores
The Nuclear Medicine exam is scored using a scaled scoring method. Here’s how it works:
For every question you answer correctly, you get one point added to your raw score. At the end of the test, your final raw score will be converted to a scaled score. This scaled score will range somewhere between 1 and 99. You will need a score of at least 75 to pass the test.
The reason your raw score is converted to a scaled score is because everyone who takes the test is given a slightly different set of questions. Since everyone has a different arrangement of questions, and because some questions are harder than others, converting your raw score to a scaled score ensures a more even playing field.
Retaking the Exam
If you don’t get a passing score on the first try, that’s okay! You can take the exam up to two more times within three years.
FAQs
How many questions are on the Nuclear Medicine exam?
The exam contains 230 questions.
What is the time limit for the Nuclear Medicine exam?
The exam is timed at 3 hours and 50 minutes.
What is the passing score for the Nuclear Medicine exam?
You’ll need to get a final score of at least 75 to pass.
How much does the Nuclear Medicine exam cost?
The testing fee is $225.
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