Computed Tomography (Advanced Certificate)

Courses and Requirements

The certificate program in Computed Tomography (CT) prepares graduates for positions as competent, entry-level CT technologists. It is designed for technologists who are either currently working in a CT department or are interested in working in a CT department. Applicants must be graduates of an accredited imaging program and hold a current ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) certification in Radiography, Nuclear Medicine or Radiation Therapy or current certification with the NMTCB (Nuclear Medicine Technology Board) Students must earn a C or higher in all required courses in order to graduate. A minimum of 13 credits are required for graduation.

Admission Criteria:

Admission Criteria can be found on Health Required Forms.

CORI/CHRI/SORI:

Students interested in participation in this academic program may be required to undergo a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check, a Criminal Records Central Repository (CHRI) check and/or a Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) check. For more information, visit the CORI/CHRI/SORI page on the NECC website.

CPR:

Students are required to hold current CPR certification at the Health Care Provider/Professional Rescuer Level prior to the start of their CT Clinical Practicum course.

Drug Screening:

Students enrolled in this academic program are required to pass a drug screening analysis.

Health:

Prior to starting the CT Clinical Practicum course students must meet both the College and Division of Health Profession’s immunization requirements.

Student Professional Liability Insurance:

Students enrolled in the CT Clinical Practicum course are required to carry professional liability insurance. The premium is to be paid at the time of course registration.

Note:

Program is not eligible for any Financial Aid.

Requirements:

Course NumberTitleCredits
CTA201CT Imaging Procedures & Pathology I

3

CTA202CT Imaging Procedures & Pathology II

3

CTA204CT Imaging Physics and Radiation Safety

3

CTA290CT Clinical Practicum I

2

CTA291CT Clinical Practicum II

2

Courses with Prerequisites: CTA201, CTA202, CTA204, CTA290, CTA291

CTA204: offered fall semester only

Course with Co-requisite: CTA290: Corequisite of CT Imaging Procedures & Pathology I and II and CT Imaging Physics & Radiation Safety; CORI/SORI checks are required prior to participation in this course

Program Notes

Required Course Sequence Computed Tomography Certificate

Course NumberTitleCredits

Year 1

Course NumberTitleCredits
Fall
Course NumberTitleCredits
CTA201CT Imaging Procedures & Pathology I

3

CTA204CT Imaging Physics and Radiation Safety

3

Spring
Course NumberTitleCredits
CTA202CT Imaging Procedures & Pathology II

3

CTA290CT Clinical Practicum I

2

Summer
Course NumberTitleCredits
CTA291CT Clinical Practicum II

2