Computerized Tomography - Technical Certificate
of Credit
(must be certified in radiography, radiation
therapy, or nuclear medicine to enroll)
The Computerized Tomography program is designed
to provide advanced technical skills to graduates of an accredited
radiography program who are registered radiologic technologists.
The program provides advanced competencies in which to enter
another modality of radiologic technology. Topics include
computerized tomography procedures, equipment utilization;
exposure techniques; evaluation of computerized tomography
procedures; contrast media; systems operation and components;
image processing and display; image quality and artifacts;
patient preparation assessment and monitoring; intravenous
procedures; contrast agents; planning and evaluation of exams;
imaging anatomy; special procedures; and radiation safety.
Length of Program
A minimum of 30 quarter hours is required for graduation
A fulltime student may expect to complete the program in
from two to three quarters.
Employment Opportunities
A program graduate may find employment as an entry level
bookkeeper in a variety of business and industry settings.
ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
Age: Applicant must
be 18 years or older.
Education: High School
Diploma or GED required.
Other: Applicants must
be certified by the American Registry
of Radiologic Technologists. Recent graduates
of a Radiologic Technology program accredited
by the Joint Review Committee on Education
in Radiologic Technology are also eligible,
but must successfully sit for the certification
examination of the ARRT prior to beginning
the Mammography program. Applicants must
provide documentation of a physical examination
and proof of professional liability insurance
(insurance may be purchased through the
college).
CURRICULUM
Course # Course Title Credit Hrs
RAD 220 Introduction to Computed
Tomography 2
RAD 221 CT Physics and Instrumentation
7
RAD 222 CT Procedures I 4
RAD 223 CT Procedures II 4
RAD 225 Computed Tomography Clinical
I 6
RAD 226 Computed Tomography Clinical
II 7
