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:
CTA201 | CT Imaging Procedures & Pathology I | 3 |
CTA202 | CT Imaging Procedures & Pathology II | 3 |
CTA204 | CT Imaging Physics and Radiation Safety | 3 |
CTA290 | CT Clinical Practicum I | 2 |
CTA291 | CT 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
Year 1
Fall
CTA201 | CT Imaging Procedures & Pathology I | 3 |
CTA204 | CT Imaging Physics and Radiation Safety | 3 |
Spring
CTA202 | CT Imaging Procedures & Pathology II | 3 |
CTA290 | CT Clinical Practicum I | 2 |
Summer
CTA291 | CT Clinical Practicum II | 2 |