RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Teaching Professional Behavior JF Journal of Nuclear Medicine Technology JO J. Nucl. Med. Technol. FD Society of Nuclear Medicine SP 317 OP 325 DO 10.2967/jnmt.120.244095 VO 48 IS 4 A1 McFarland, Gail A. A1 Hoylman, Richard G. A1 Prekeges, Jennifer L. A1 Bennett, Vanessa R. YR 2020 UL http://tech.snmjournals.org/content/48/4/317.abstract AB The goal of this article is to discuss the teaching of professional behavior to nuclear medicine technologists. The focus is on the present-day student situation and practices in the programs at Bellevue College and at Oregon Institute of Technology. Professional behavior is defined, and ways to communicate and assess it are described. Additionally, approaches to remedy unprofessional behavior are presented. The needs and expectations of clinical sites and of future employers of nuclear medicine graduates, as well as current avenues for promoting professionalism, are also discussed.