Computed Tomography Specialist Certificate Program
CT91 - 201003
Program Description
The Computed Tomography (CT) technical certificate program provides educational opportunities to the post-graduate registered Radiologic Technologist, registered Radiation Therapist and registered Nuclear Medicine Technologist in good standing. It provides students with the knowledge needed to perform CT exams, and to sit for the Post-Primary Computed Tomography Certification Examination. The academic component is designed to meet competency requirements of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) exam in Computed Tomography, as well as providing for continuing educational requirements.
Program Specific Admissions Requirements
A competitive admission process, including the TEAS test and successful completion of an accredited imaging program in radiography, radiation therapy or Nuclear Medicine is used to select students.
Program Length and Availability
2 Semesters
Campus Availability: Hall
Financial Aid
This program is eligible for the Pell Grant and may be eligible for Institutional and State Financial Aid.
Contact a Financial Aid Counselor for eligibility requirements and application materials.
Accreditation
The Radiologic Technology program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (20 N. Wacker Dr., Suite 2850, Chicago, Illinois 60606-3182, Phone (312) 704-5300. www.jrcert.org mail@jrcert.org)
* Computed Tomography Specialist Program begins Spring Semester.*
Admissions Requirements
Must be 18 years of age.
Submit completed application and application fee
Applications must be received no later than November 30 (Program starts in January every year).
Applicants must complete a background check and drug screen and submit all pertinent immunizations.
High school diploma or GED is required prior to admission. (Official transcripts or GED scores must be submitted from all colleges and/or high schools attended for credit.)
Must be Registered and in good standing with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) or the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB
ACCUPLACER Testing, or submit SAT, ACT, COMPASS, or ASSET test scores
Curriculum
Program-Specific Core – Total of 21 Hours
Total Credit Hours: 21
Graduation Plan
Semester One
| RADT 2201 | Intro to Computed Tomography | 2 |
| RADT 2220 | Computed Tomography Proced. I | 3 |
| RADT 2250 | Computed Tomography Clinic I | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Semester Two
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| RADT 2210 | Computed Tomogr Physics Instru | 5 |
| RADT 2230 | Computed Tomography Proced II | 3 |
| RADT 2265 | Computed Tomography Clinic II | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
Total Credit Hours: 21
This plan is for informational purposes ONLY. It is not a substitute for meeting with a program advisor each term.
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