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Computed Tomography - Undergraduate Certificate

Gain the skills to excel in Computed Tomography with Â鶹ÊÓƵ's undergraduate certificate program. With a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical experience, this program equips you with the skills needed to operate computed tomography equipment and perform diagnostic scans. Enroll now and take the first step towards a rewarding career in healthcare.

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Computed Tomography Undergraduate Certificate

The Computed Tomography undergraduate certificate provides coursework in anatomy, patient management, procedures and image production. Students observe computed tomography procedures, perform procedures under direct supervision of registered technologists and complete required clinical competencies toward the national certification exam for computed tomography or to be applied toward continuing education requirements as deemed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

Program Information for Computed Tomography - Undergraduate Certificate

Program Description

Full Description

The Computed Tomography undergraduate certificate provides coursework in anatomy, patient management, procedures and image production. Students observe computed tomography procedures, perform procedures under direct supervision of registered technologists and complete required clinical competencies toward the national certification exam for computed tomography or to be applied toward continuing education requirements as deemed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

Computed tomography (CT) scans are ordered on trauma, cancer and non-trauma patients and is often the first diagnostic imaging exam ordered on patients. A computed tomography technologist works in hospitals or outpatient healthcare facilities using a CT scanner with an x-ray unit that rotates to image anatomy in the body as slices. The images are assembled and reconstructed digitally to create a series of diagnostic images that physicians use to interpret for a patient diagnosis.

The Computed Tomography certificate offers a seamless transfer pathway into the . Students are able to complete the certificate, sit for the national certification exam, begin working in the profession and then enroll in the B.R.I.T. degree and complete the remaining requirements to earn the bachelor’s degree.

Professional Licensure Disclosure

This program is designed to prepare students to sit for applicable licensure or certification in Ohio. If you plan to pursue licensure or certification in a state other than Ohio, please review state educational requirements for licensure or certification and contact information for state licensing boards at Â鶹ÊÓƵ's website for professional licensure disclosure.

Admission Terms
  • Fall
Admissions for Computed Tomography - Undergraduate Certificate

Admission Requirements

Admission to this program is selective. Applicants must have graduated from a program in radiologic technology, diagnostic medical sonography, nuclear medicine or radiation therapy and be a registered or registry-eligible radiologic technologist, diagnostic medical sonographer, nuclear medicine technologist or a radiation therapist. Applicants must have a minimum 2.50 overall GPA prior to program entry.

The program begins in fall with an application deadline of July 1 each year.

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Apply knowledge to the practice of computed tomography.
  2. Effectively utilize critical thinking, problem-solving and decision-making skills in the practice of computed tomography.
  3. Effectively communicate in oral and written form with patients, customers and all members of the health care team.
  4. Successfully perform computed tomography procedures and attain results of high diagnostic value, while providing patient care.
  5. Exhibit personal and professional attributes and values relevant to the practice of computed tomography.
Coursework

Program Requirements

Certificate Requirements

Certificate Requirements 1
RIS 34084COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY AND MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING SECTIONAL ANATOMY I (min C grade)2
RIS 34086COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY AND MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING SECTIONAL ANATOMY II (min C grade)2
RIS 44004COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY CLINICAL EDUCATION I (min C grade)2
RIS 44021PATIENT MANAGEMENT IN COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY (min C grade)2
RIS 44030COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY IMAGE PRODUCTION I (min C grade)2
RIS 44047COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY PROCEDURES I (min C grade)2
RIS 44048COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY PROCEDURES II (min C grade)2
RIS 44054COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY CLINICAL EDUCATION II (min C grade)2
RIS 44062 COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY IMAGE PRODUCTION II (min C grade)2
Minimum Total Credit Hours:18
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Students are encouraged to register for the following courses during the summer term: RIS 44068 is a review course for the national certification exam. RIS 44069 allows students to gain added experience in MRI and to complete required clinical competencies for the ARRT exam. These courses not required to graduate with the certificate.

Graduation Requirements

Minimum Certificate GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.000 2.000
  • All clinical education courses must be completed and with successful passage of all required clinical competencies.
Roadmap

Roadmap

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this major. However, courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

Plan of Study Grid
Fall SemesterCredits
RIS 34084 COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY AND MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING SECTIONAL ANATOMY I 2
RIS 44004 COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY CLINICAL EDUCATION I 2
RIS 44021 PATIENT MANAGEMENT IN COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY 2
RIS 44030 COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY IMAGE PRODUCTION I 2
RIS 44047 COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY PROCEDURES I 2
 Credit Hours10
Spring Semester
RIS 34086 COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY AND MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING SECTIONAL ANATOMY II 2
RIS 44048 COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY PROCEDURES II 2
RIS 44054 COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY CLINICAL EDUCATION II 2
RIS 44062 COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY IMAGE PRODUCTION II 2
 Credit Hours8
Summer Term
Optional courses  
RIS 44068
COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY TECHNIQUES  
RIS 44069
COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY CLINICAL EDUCATION III  
 Credit Hours0
 Minimum Total Credit Hours:18
Program Delivery
  • Delivery:
    • Fully online
    • Mostly online
  • Location:
    • Salem Campus