Other Settings: Nuclear

Question 1

Nuclear RPh Special Requirements?

Answer 1

Meet All Requirements by US Nuclear Regulatory Commission:
* ACPE Graduate / Hold Current RPh License
* 4,000 Hours in Nuclear Pharmacy (Academic Training Substituted - No More Than 2,000 Hours)
* Passed Nuclear Pharmacy Exam
* 700 Hours Structured Education; Consisting of Both
1) 200 Hours of Class & Lab Training
2) Supervised Practical Experience in Nuclear Pharmacy

Question 2

Nuclear Facility Special Requirements?

Answer 2

Requires Special Radiopharmaceutical Handling -
Must Have Radioactive Storage & Product Decay Area:
* Occupies 25 sq ft
* Separate/Exclusive from Drug Compounding, Dispensing, QA, and Office Areas