The Computed Tomography (CT) technical certificate program provides educational opportunities to the post-graduate registered Radiologic Technologist, registered Radiation Therapist, and registered Nuclear Medicine Technologist in good standing. It provides students with the knowledge needed to perform CT exams and to sit for the Post-Primary Computed Tomography Certification Examination. The academic component is designed to meet structured education requirements of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) exam in Computed Tomography.
Employment Opportunities
Graduates of this certificate will find employment in healthcare facilities and imaging centers.
Licensure/Certification
Graduates are eligible to sit for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification in Computed Tomography (CT)
Admissions Criteria
- Submit a completed application and application fee;
- Be at least 18 years of age;
- Submit official high school transcript or GED transcript;
- Submit official college transcripts, if applicable;
- Must be registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiography, Radiation Therapy, or Nuclear Medicine or registered by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) in Nuclear Medicine;
- If a recent graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program, must pass the ARRT, RT registry within six weeks from graduation date;
- Meet the following assessment requirements:
| Test |
Reading |
Writing |
Numerical |
Algebra |
| Accuplacer |
55 |
60 |
34 |
NA |
| Accuplacer (Next Gen) |
224 |
236 |
229 |
NA |
| Compass |
70 |
32 |
26 |
NA |
| SAT |
16 |
15 |
18 |
NA |
| SAT |
270 |
280 |
310 |
NA |
| ACT |
14 |
13 |
14 |
NA |
| ASSET |
37 |
38 |
32 |
NA |
| PSAT |
16 |
15 |
18 |
NA |
| GED |
NA |
145 |
145 |
NA |
| TABE |
461 |
NA |
442 |
NA |
Computed Tomography Specialist Curriculum
The curriculum for the Computed Tomography Specialist certificate program is designed for the semester system. Entrance to program is during fall semester. To graduate, certificate-seeking students must earn a minimum of 22 semester credit hours. The program requires a minimum of 555 contact hours and generally takes 2 semesters to complete.
Program Courses
Occupational Courses (22 Credits)
| RADT 2201 | Introduction To Computed Tomography | 2 |
| RADT 2220 | Computed Tomography Procedures I | 3 |
| RADT 2250 | Computed Tomography Clinical I | 4 |
| RADT 2210 | Computed Tomography Physics and Instrumentation | 5 |
| RADT 2230 | Computed Tomography Procedures II | 3 |
| RADT 2265 | Computed Tomography Clinical II | 4 |
RADT 2220, RADT 2250 and RADT 2210: “C” or higher grade is required for all these courses.
Program Costs
Tuition ($100 per credit hour): $2,200
Fees ($370 per semester): $740
Books/Supplies: $400
Uniform Costs: NA
Dosimetry Fee: $40
Liability Insurance: $10 per fiscal year
Certification Exam: $200
2-Step PPD Test – $ 40 (per shot)
Hepatitis B Vaccination – 3 shot series: $100 (per shot) – OR –
Hepatitis B Titer demonstrating positive results for antibody – $70
MMR (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella) – 2 shot series – $100
Varicella Titer demonstrating positive results for antibody: $70
Tdap vaccination – $80
Influenza Vaccination – $40
#4402 Forensic Drug Panel (10) or similar screening: $40
Criminal Background Check: $80
*Note: Failure to complete any of the required vaccinations will limit your clinical placement. If your clinical placement is limited, students run the risk of failing to obtain sufficient clinical experience to complete procedural competency requirements that are necessary to successfully complete and exit the Radiologic Technology program.
(Costs are estimates and are subject to change.)
Clinical Education
Number of Clinical Sites: 3
(These slots are offered on a first come, first served basis. Once they have been filled, students will be responsible for establishing their own clinical facility to complete clinical requirements.)
General Location of the Clinical Sites: Bulloch and Evans Counties
(Additional sites may be established through an affiliate agreement between a hospital or imaging center in student’s area and Ogeechee Technical College.)
Requirement for Clinical Site Placement
Students unable or unwilling to travel to Statesboro to attend clinical rotations are responsible for establishing a clinical partnership with an imaging facility near their area. A clinical affiliation agreement must be completed between the partner/training facility and Ogeechee Technical College before the student can begin.
Students attending clinical rotations are required to submit to a criminal background check and drug screening prior to beginning clinical coursework. Each student must be cleared by the appropriate dean before beginning their clinical rotations.
Special Requirements of the Clinical Sites
The following forms will be provided by the instructor:
- Current CPR for Healthcare Providers Certification
- Immunization Records
- 2-Step PPD Test
- Hepatitis B Vaccination – 3 shot series – AND – Hepatitis B Titer demonstrating positive results for antibody
- MMR (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella) – 2 shot series
- Varicella Titer – To demonstrate immunity
- Tdap vaccination
- Influenza Vaccination – Yearly
- 10 Panel Forensic Drug Panel or similar screening
- Criminal Background Check
- Current Health Insurance
If the clinical site requires a current physical, the following requirements must be met: Students must submit a medical exam stating that the student is in good health prior to the first clinical course. This must include documentation of TB skin testing, all required immunizations, and including vaccination documentation for Hepatitis B. Students who refuse the Hepatitis B vaccination series must sign a declination form and be aware that clinical sites may refuse to accept them.
Clinical Education Courses
The Computed Tomography Specialist clinical education coursework provides students with an opportunity for in-depth application and reinforcement of principles and techniques in a CT environment. The clinical practicum allows the student to become involved in a professional work situation applying technical skills.
There are two clinical education courses required for the Computed Tomography Specialist: They are RADT 2250 – Computed Tomography Clinical I and RADT 2265 – Computed Tomography Clinical II. RADT 2250 requires that the student spend a minimum of 12 hours a week in a supervised work setting, for a total of 180 hours, and RADT 2265 requires the student spend a minimum of 12 hours a week in a supervised work setting, for a total of 180 hours.