PT  - JOURNAL ARTICLE
AU  - Jared D. Seliger
TI  - Using Professional Development Opportunities to Advance Your Nuclear Medicine Career
AID  - 10.2967/jnmt.118.210351
DP  - 2019 Jun 01
TA  - Journal of Nuclear Medicine Technology
PG  - 130--132
VI  - 47
IP  - 2
4099  - http://tech.snmjournals.org/content/47/2/130.short
4100  - http://tech.snmjournals.org/content/47/2/130.full
SO  - J. Nucl. Med. Technol.2019 Jun 01; 47
AB  - Nuclear medicine technologists (NMTs) have multiple opportunities to advance their careers beyond an entry-level NMT. Many careers that NMTs can obtain require additional skills, education, or qualifications. Participating in professional development (PD) opportunities is necessary to acquire the skills necessary for career advancement. PD opportunities can come from professional societies or organizations, be sponsored by an institution or employer, or come from participating in an educational degree program or advanced certificate program. The type or types of PD in which NMTs should engage will be unique for the type of position they are striving for and their current skills, knowledge, and educational level. The advantages and disadvantages of each type of PD should be considered by NMTs who are wishing to advance their careers and to select the development path that is most suited for their needs.