Virginia

1. Does your state license nuclear medicine technologists? Yes
2. Does your state require a specialty license for CT attenuation correction? No
3. Does your state recognize CT credentials from the ARRT, NMTCB, or both? Both
4. If a nuclear medicine technologist is not credentialed in diagnostic radiography but is credentialed in CT can they perform diagnostic CT on a standalone CT scanner? Yes
5. If a nuclear medicine technologist is not credentialed in diagnostic radiography but is credentialed in CT can they perform diagnostic CT for PET/CT or SPECT/CT? Yes
6. What is the name of the license for CT attenuation correction in your state? N/A
7. Does your state regulate if a nuclear medicine technologist can administer adjunctive medications? No
8. Does your state require CE for licensing? No
9. How many CE units are required to maintain a license in your state? N/A
10. How frequently do you have to renew your nuclear medicine technologist license in your state? Annually
11. Do your state regulations include NMTCB and ARRT as credentialing bodies? Both

Regulations regarding NMT licensure may be found here.

Updated October 2025