Career Studies Certificate Programstomography

Computerized Tomography

Length: One Semester

Purpose: The health care industry has the need for trained, highly skilled CT Technologists. This curriculum is designed to train and prepare radiographers for employment as CT Technologists upon completion of the certificate program.

Admission Requirements: The student in Computerized Tomography must have completed an approved program in radiography, ultrasound, or nuclear medicine technology. The student must be registered or registry eligible by the appropriate certification agency. All students must have a current CPR certification and must maintain that certification throughout the program. Applicants must have maintained a "C" average in past program courses in the discipline or certification.
Applicants must have an interview with a member of the Radiography program faculty prior to admission.
The student in Computerized Tomography must abide by all community college policies as well as hospital policies while enrolled in the program.

Program Requirements: Upon admission and during the course of study, the college and hospital faculty will carefully observe and evaluate the student's progress. If, in the opinion of the faculty, a student does not exhibit professional behavior, the student will be asked to withdraw from the program.
Students who receive a final grade lower than "C" in any course will not receive the certificate until a grade of "C" or better is obtained.

Criminal Background Checks/Drug Testing:
Background checks for criminal history and sex offender crimes against minors are required for entrance into some clinical agencies. Students with convictions may be prohibited from clinical practice and may not complete the program. Clinical agencies may require drug testing prior to placement of students for clinical rotations. Students with positive drug test results may be prohibited from clinical practice and may not complete the program. Cost for criminal background checks and drug testing will be the responsibility of the student.

Course
Number		 Course Title Lecture
Hours		 Lab
Hours		 Course
Credits
  One Semester      
RAD 110 Adv. Patient Care & Assess. 2 0 2
RAD 116 Principles of Computerized Tomography 2 2 2
RAD 126 Adv. Imaging Procedures 2 2 3**
RAD 137 Clinical Procedures in CT 0 15 3
RAD 176 Case Studies in CT 2 2 3
RAD 298 Seminar & Project 0-2 0-2 0-3
TOTAL 6-10 17-21 10-16

Total Minimum Credits for the Career Studies Certificate in Computerized Tomography 16

* This course is required for CT or MRI. Students enrolling in MRI, do not have to complete the course in the CT portion of the curriculum.
**This course is required for CT and MRI. Students enrolling in MRI do not have to complete the course in CT.