The NMTCB (Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board) is a national organization that creates and administers exams for Nuclear Technologists. Having a NMTCB certification means that you are backed by the premier national authority on nuclear medicine and is recognized by state licensing agencies around the United States. When you pass the exam, you are then allowed to use the title, CNMT (Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist).
Currently, the NMTCB certification supports the following specializations:
The following table gives you an idea of the main categories that will be covered on the exam as well as the percentage of the NMTCB exam:
| NMTCB Test Categories | % of Test |
|---|---|
| Radiation Safety | 15% |
| Nuclear Medicine Instrumentation | 20% |
| Clinical Procedures | 45% |
| Radiopharmacy | 20% |
| Total | 100% |