Computed Tomography

Career Certificate
Cost
$2,728*

Pathway to CT certification

Produce cross-sectional images using advanced technology

Your structured education will provide you with the opportunity to develop mastery of discipline-specific knowledge, integrate theory into practice, and hone effective and critical thinking skills required to demonstrate professional competence. Your clinical education will verify that you have demonstrated competency performing the clinical activities fundamental to Computed Tomography (CT). Together, these educational practices will help you master the knowledge you’ll need to obtain your credential.

What can you do with a Certificate in Computed Tomography?

The Computed Tomography (CT) program prepares radiographers to work in medical facilities as CT technologists. CT technologists are medical personnel who perform a variety of imaging procedures using a rotating x-ray unit and sensor assembly to observe “slices” of anatomy within the body. CT technologists are responsible for obtaining high-quality diagnostic images, maintaining patient safety and providing optimal patient care.

You will be eligible to take the national certification exam in CT by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) upon completion of the program.

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This pathway serves as a guide for students to complete the degree or certificate assuming full-time enrollment (registered in 12 or more credit hours per semester) with Semester 1 typically representing a Fall term. Students are strongly encouraged to meet with their College and Career Navigator (CCN) to identify coursework that will meet degree requirements based on individual academic goals. For a more inclusive list of course options, see the college catalog.

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  • Dual credit options available
  • Global citizenship
  • Online/Virtual options available

  • Course Code Course Title Credits Course Highlights
    MIM 252

    MIM 252 CT Physics, Instrumentation, and Procedures I

    Class Description

    This course introduces the student to physical principles and image acquisition parameters of computed tomography, surveys instrumentation and digital processing parameters, and discusses scanning techniques as applied to single and multislice spiral CT. Contrast media, medical emergencies, and physical patient assessment as applied to CT are also discussed. Imaging protocols for the head, neck, chest, and abdomen are emphasized.
         		3
    MIM 256

    MIM 256 CT Sectional Anatomy and Pathology I

    Class Description

    This course introduces the students to cross sectional CT anatomy and pathology. Emphasis is placed on the skull, central nervous, soft tissue neck, respiratory, and digestive systems. Trauma imaging and pediatric specificities of these systems are also presented.
         		3
    MIM 273

    MIM 273 CT Practicum I

    Class Description

    This course introduces the student to supervised competency based clinical practice. Emphasis is placed on patient care, safety considerations, positioning and scanning parameters, CT imaging procedures, and non-imaging procedures.
         		2
    • Course Code MIM 252
      Course Title

      MIM 252 CT Physics, Instrumentation, and Procedures I

      Class Description

      This course introduces the student to physical principles and image acquisition parameters of computed tomography, surveys instrumentation and digital processing parameters, and discusses scanning techniques as applied to single and multislice spiral CT. Contrast media, medical emergencies, and physical patient assessment as applied to CT are also discussed. Imaging protocols for the head, neck, chest, and abdomen are emphasized.
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code MIM 256
      Course Title

      MIM 256 CT Sectional Anatomy and Pathology I

      Class Description

      This course introduces the students to cross sectional CT anatomy and pathology. Emphasis is placed on the skull, central nervous, soft tissue neck, respiratory, and digestive systems. Trauma imaging and pediatric specificities of these systems are also presented.
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code MIM 273
      Course Title

      MIM 273 CT Practicum I

      Class Description

      This course introduces the student to supervised competency based clinical practice. Emphasis is placed on patient care, safety considerations, positioning and scanning parameters, CT imaging procedures, and non-imaging procedures.
      Credits 2
      Course Highlights

  • Course Code Course Title Credits Course Highlights
    MIM 254

    MIM 254 CT Physics, Instrumentation, and Procedures II

    Class Description

    This course introduces the student to the principles of single slice, multislice and volume scanning computed tomography. It will also cover CT fluoroscopy, angiography, and quality control. Other topics include patient care and assessment, medical emergencies, radiation protection, aseptic techniques and imaging procedures of the musculoskeletal and reproductive systems. Trauma imaging will also be discussed for the central nervous, respiratory, cardiovascular, digestive, urinary, musculoskeletal and reproductive systems.
         		3
    MIM 258

    MIM 258 CT Sectional Anatomy and Pathology II

    Class Description

    This course is a continuation of CT Sectional Anatomy and Pathology I (MIM 256). Emphasis is placed on the cross-sectional anatomy and pathology of the pelvis, vertebral column/spinal cord, reproductive, urinary, musculoskeletal, and cardiovascular/systemic vascular systems. Trauma imaging and pediatric specificities are also presented. Comprehensive reviews of all systemic anatomy and pathology are completed.
         		3
    MIM 274

    MIM 274 CT Practicum II

    Class Description

    This course provides students continued supervised competency based clinical practice. Emphasis is placed on patient care, safety considerations, positioning and scanning parameters, CT imaging procedures, and non-imaging procedures.
         		2
    • Course Code MIM 254
      Course Title

      MIM 254 CT Physics, Instrumentation, and Procedures II

      Class Description

      This course introduces the student to the principles of single slice, multislice and volume scanning computed tomography. It will also cover CT fluoroscopy, angiography, and quality control. Other topics include patient care and assessment, medical emergencies, radiation protection, aseptic techniques and imaging procedures of the musculoskeletal and reproductive systems. Trauma imaging will also be discussed for the central nervous, respiratory, cardiovascular, digestive, urinary, musculoskeletal and reproductive systems.
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code MIM 258
      Course Title

      MIM 258 CT Sectional Anatomy and Pathology II

      Class Description

      This course is a continuation of CT Sectional Anatomy and Pathology I (MIM 256). Emphasis is placed on the cross-sectional anatomy and pathology of the pelvis, vertebral column/spinal cord, reproductive, urinary, musculoskeletal, and cardiovascular/systemic vascular systems. Trauma imaging and pediatric specificities are also presented. Comprehensive reviews of all systemic anatomy and pathology are completed.
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code MIM 274
      Course Title

      MIM 274 CT Practicum II

      Class Description

      This course provides students continued supervised competency based clinical practice. Emphasis is placed on patient care, safety considerations, positioning and scanning parameters, CT imaging procedures, and non-imaging procedures.
      Credits 2
      Course Highlights

Total Credit Hours

16

*Cost is estimated based on recommended pathway credit hours. This includes in-district tuition and other fees, such as books and materials before financial aid is applied, as well as grants, loans or scholarships. There are many opportunities for financial assistance at CLC. Learn more about Cost of Attendance.



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