Mid-level professional in radiology: Mapping of nuclear medicine facilities in the state of Rio de Janeiro to analyze the feasibility of technical specialization courses in the region

Nuclear Medicine uses radioactive substances for diagnosis and treatment, and these substances are called radiopharmaceuticals. These are administered orally, intravenously or by inhalation to be distributed to the organs according to their characteristics. In Brazil, CNEN is responsible for licensing and supervising Nuclear Medicine services, ensuring safety and control. The study aimed to map the authorized NM facilities in the state of Rio de Janeiro, aiming to support studies for technical specialization courses in the area. The results revealed that the Southeast concentrates the majority of facilities, with 249 standing out, followed by 74 in the South, 69 in the Northeast, 42 in the Central-West and 19 in the North.