Nuclear Medicine Technologists

The applicant shall complete an online application supplied by the Board and:

1. Be of good moral character;
2. Be at least 18 years old;
3. Pay the application fee;
4. Successfully completed and graduated from a nuclear medicine technology education program that is recognized by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB);
5. Have current certification/registration by the ARRT or NMTCB;
6. Demonstrate oral and written competency in English as required by the Board; and
7. Complete a criminal history records check.

Effective October 21, 2024, the Board does not require educational programs to be accredited by JRCNMT.

The application process, on average, may take 3 ‐ 6 weeks. However, the process may take longer depending on the individual applicant's circumstances or if the individual does not provide the required documentation in a timely manner.

Click to view the general scope of practice and the nuclear medicine technologist's scope of practice.

1. An individual who is licensed by the Board as both a nuclear medicine technologist and a radiographer; or
2. Two separate individuals: one who is licensed by the Board as a nuclear medicine technologist to operate the PET only and one who is licensed by the Board as a radiographer to operate the CT only; or
3. A Maryland-licensed nuclear medicine technologist with CT certification.

A current Maryland license as a nuclear medicine technologist.

Click to view the regulation for more information: COMAR 10.32.10.10(A)(5).

1. A current Maryland license as a radiographer; or
2. A current Maryland license as a nuclear medicine technologist who has:
   1. Successfully passed the ARRT or NMTCB specialty exam for CT; and
   2. Administers contrast media after consultation with, and under the supervision of, a physician who is immediately and physically available.

Click to view the regulation for more information: COMAR 10.32.10.10(B).

Complete and submit the form.