PET Exam Application

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  2. The NMTCB accepts online payments by MasterCard® and Visa® credit card only.
  3. All examination candidates must complete all sections of this application.
  4. The application fee is $225.00 and payment information will be taken after you submit this form.

Personal Information

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Certification Requirement

Check the appropriate box(es) indicating the organization(s) with which you are CURRENTLY certified/registered in nuclear medicine technology.

If you are an active CAMRT(RT), CAMRT(RTT), ARRT(R) or ARRT(T) you must also hold an active certification in Computed Tomography (CT) or Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) from a nationally recognized certification board and IF YOU DO NOT HOLD ACTIVE CERTIFICATION IN NUCLEAR MEDICINE, YOU MUST SUBMIT DOCUMENTATION OF AT LEAST 70 total hours of didactic course work: 20 hours in PET Procedures, 20 hours in Nuclear Medicine Instrumentation, 20 hours in Radiopharmacy, and 10 hours in Radiation Protection and completing a coursework form. You must also include the NMTCB PET Clinical Hours and Verification form and PET Clinical Hours and Competencies Excel form.

Clinical Experience

List clinical PET experience in this section in descending order, beginning with current employer. 700 hours of clinical experience as a certified/registered nuclear medicine technologist on a dedicated PET scanner or PET/CT scanner is required.

Active CAMRT(RT), CAMRT(RTT), ARRT(R) or ARRT(T) Certificants must also hold an active certification in Computed Tomography (CT) or Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) from a nationally recognized certification board and complete 1,000 hours of clinical experience performing all aspects of PET imaging including radiopharmaceutical handling, injection (if permitted by state and/or institutional regulations) and imaging with documented performance of a minimum of 100 prescribed competencies. This can be documented on the NMTCB PET Clinical Hours and Verification form and PET Clinical Hours and Competencies Excel form.

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Ethics Questions

Be advised that providing false or misleading information may result in permanent disqualification for any or all NMTCB examinations.

Have you ever been charged with, convicted of, or pleaded guilty or nolo contendere to any criminal charge, misdemeanor (other than a minor traffic offense) or felony, and/or are any such charges currently pending against you in any court of law? (This includes any civil, criminal, or military court.)

Have you ever had any professional or state license, registration, or certification application denied, or any issued license, registration, or certification revoked, suspended, placed on probation, or subject to any type of investigation or discipline by a regulatory authority, government agency, certification board in any jurisdiction for any reason?

Have you ever been found by any court, administrative body, licensing board, including but not limited to employers or any entity of the armed forces, to have committed negligence (simple or willful), malpractice, recklessness, or engaged in misconduct in the practice of any profession?

Have you ever been terminated or resigned to avoid being terminated from any employment position where the conduct leading to such termination/resignation has involved: child or elder abuse, sexual abuse, substance abuse, job-related crimes, violation of professional practice standards or employer policies, disciplinary or misconduct reasons, or violent crimes against persons?

If you answered yes to any question above, you MUST provide an explanation. Felony convictions require court documentation.

Attestation & Statement of Applicant

Please initial below to indicate you have read and understand each of the statements.

NMTCB reserves the right to require and the applicant agrees to undergo, at the applicant’s expense, a national criminal background check through a source and under conditions determined by the NMTCB. NMTCB shall provide the applicant with a reasonable notice and period of time to complete this background check and the applicant agrees to cooperate in this regard.

I have read, am in compliance with, and agree to continue compliance with all of the NMTCB’s rules and regulations, as may be revised from time to time by NMTCB, including, but not limited to, the NMTCB eligibility requirements, disciplinary and appeal procedures, certification, annual renewal, fees, ethics standards, and continuing education policy.

I understand that any intentional or unintentional failure to provide true and complete responses to this application may result in denial of an application for certification or disciplinary action by the NMTCB.

I authorize the NMTCB to confirm the information contained in this application and allow the NMTCB to request information related to my education, employment, relevant personal history, and professional license, registration, or certification.

I hereby make application to the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board, Inc. (NMTCB) for examination and certification in accordance with and subject to NMTCB rules and regulations adopted from time to time. I understand and agree to be bound by all rules and regulations adopted by the NMTCB.

I am enclosing the nonrefundable fee of $225.00 USD by credit card payable to the NMTCB. I understand that the application fee is nonrefundable and that, once my application is approved, I am required to make an appointment and appear for the examination within 6 calendar months of the date that appears on my eligibility approval letter. I also understand that if I fail to make an appointment during the eligibility period, I may extend the eligibility period by an additional six calendar months one time for a fee of $100.00 USD.

I understand that I must follow the instructions outlined in the candidate admission letter sent by IQT Prometric if circumstances make it impossible for me to appear on the date scheduled. I also understand that if I fail to appear on the date scheduled or fail to change my scheduled appointment prior to five (5) calendar days before the scheduled exam and do not show for the exam, I forfeit the entire application fee and would be required to meet exam eligibility and submit the application fee again to reactivate my application.

I understand that if I fail to sit for the exam within one calendar year of eligibility approval, I will be required to meet exam eligibility and submit the full application fee in order to reactivate the application.

I hereby submit this application and supporting documents and attest to the authenticity and accuracy of the application and all information contained herein. I also understand that, in the event that any information contained in this application or supporting documents submitted on my behalf, is determined by the NMTCB to be false or misleading, this application may be denied, entrance to the examination may be refused, examination score withheld or invalidated, and any other remedy available to the NMTCB, including adverse action against any already issued NMTCB certification. NMTCB also reserves the right in its sole discretion to turn such information over to state or federal administrative or criminal authorities.

I agree to abide by all NMTCB policies and procedures related to the application and certification process. I hereby recognize the NMTCB owned intellectual property rights including the examination and its processes and agree to maintain the confidentiality of these copyrighted materials. I further understand that giving aid to or receiving aid from any third parties in taking this examination or advising any third parties of any of the questions or answers orally, in writing or through any media before, during or after the examination or other misuse of the NMTCB materials protected under intellectual property laws will be sufficient cause for the NMTCB to deny my application, withhold or invalidate my examination score, disqualify me from reexamination, impose an adverse action against an already issued NMTCB certificate, and any other remedy available to the NMTCB, including civil and criminal remedies under applicable laws.

I declare that I have examined this application and, that to the best of my knowledge and belief, the statements contained herein are true, correct and complete. I authorize representatives of the NMTCB to verify the accuracy of any information contained in this application from any persons having knowledge of such information. It is my intent that this acknowledgment and authorization act as a release to all entities, including educational institutions, professional organizations, and/or employers, regarding the disclosure directly to NMTCB of all relevant information for purposes of processing my application.

I understand that the application, all information contained therein and any supporting documents submitted on behalf of the applicant are the property of the NMTCB and may be used for any purpose within the mission of the NMTCB.

I agree and promise to hold the NMTCB and its members, agents, officers and committee members harmless from any damages or loss, monetary or otherwise, incurred by reason of any action taken by NMTCB in this application process including, but not limited to, the refusal to issue or recognize an examination score, refusal to issue NMTCB certification, or removal of NMTCB certification.

I certify that I am the candidate whose signature appears below and agree to supply any other documentation designed to ensure my identification and maintain the integrity of the application NMTCB process.

Be advised that your name entered on this form constitutes your agreement with the statements in this application:

‘If you do not wish to submit your payment electronically, please complete and print this form. Click here for the pdf version. Mail this application form, any supporting documentation and your $225.00 payment to:

NMTCB
3558 Habersham at Northlake
Building I
Tucker, GA 30084

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