Computed Tomography (CAT Scan), SC

Note: This degree/certificate leads to professional licensure. Licensing requirements vary by state/territory and relocating could impact whether you will meet eligibility requirements for licensure. Please visit our Professional Licensure Programs page for full details on State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement.

This program can be completed 100% online. 

Program Description

The Skills Certificate, Computed Tomography (CT or Cat Scan) is a professional certificate designed for those who are registered radiologic technologists (RT) and want to continue their education after completing an associate degree (or higher) in the radiologic sciences. It is further designed to provide well trained and knowledgeable, entry-level CT technologists to meet the needs of the medical imaging community and for those students who are in search of a CT program that will prepare them to take the advanced certification examination in CT administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

This program is not eligible for financial aid. However, it may be eligible for scholarship funding if the student is awarded scholarships.

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Special Admission Requirements

Students wishing to pursue CT Certification must be ARRT registered, hold an AAS degree (or higher) in Radiologic Technology, or be currently enrolled in the TMCC radiologic technology program. For complete admissions requirements go to the Advanced Medical Imaging website.

Program Requirements

Skills Certificates can consist of a single course or a short set of courses that provide training for entry-level positions or career advancement. These short-term certificates may also prepare students to take state, national and/or industry-recognized certifications or licensing exams.

Skills certificates are awarded upon completion of coursework and marked on a student's transcripts at the end of the semester. Students cannot declare a skills certificate as one's major. Skills Certificates are not eligible for Financial Aid. 

To earn a skills certificate, students must:

1. Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.
2. Have no financial or library obligation to the college.

Program Outcomes

Students completing the certificate will:

PSLO1: List and describe patient safety issues for CT scanning.

PSLO2: Identify cross-sectional anatomy and pathology to cover the entire human body.

PSLO3: Define and describe imaging techniques for the entire human body to include patient positioning, protocols, scan sequences, advanced imaging, and post processing procedures.