Anew pathway for the nuclear medicine technologist (NMT) was created with the advent of the Nuclear Medicine Advanced Associate (NMAA). The NMAA pathway expands the scope of practice or roles and responsibilities for NMTs interested in advanced clinical skills and seeking more responsibility in the clinical setting. The clinical expectations and competencies for the NMAA are based on the existing scope of practice, knowledge base, and clinical skills expected of other lateral middle-level providers, primarily physician assistants, radiologist assistants, and nurse practitioners. The primary goal of the NMAA profession is to provide qualified and competent physician extenders to improve and enhance the overall quality of care provided to patients receiving nuclear medicine services.
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