CTA291 CT Clinical Practicum II

A one semester course, 2 credit hours. This CT clinical practicum course is designed to allow qualified technologists to complete the number of clinical procedures mandated by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) to be considered eligible to apply to sit for certification in CT, while emphasizing the importance of patient care, radiation safety and the principles of radiation protection in the CT department. Requires completion of a minimum of 16 clinical hours per week in assigned NECC CT clinical site, until the required ARRT competencies are complete.

PLEASE NOTE: CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information), CHRI (Criminal Records Central Repository) and/or SORI (Sex Offender Record Information) checks are required prior to participation in this course. In addition, Technologists must provide proof of current CPR certification at the Health Care Provider/Professional Rescuer level and a current Massachusetts Radiologic Technologists license in Radiography, Radiation Therapy or Nuclear Medicine prior to participation in this course. Drug Screening: Students enrolled in this academic course may be required to pass a drug screening analysis.