Computed Tomography

This Computed Tomography program is an advanced academic certificate program for educating CT techs to produce cross-sectional X-ray images. Previous completion of an accredited radiologic technology, radiation therapy, or nuclear medicine program is required.

Computed tomography is a medical process that uses X-rays and computer processing to produce cross-sectional images or “slices” of the body part being scanned. These images of specific areas of the body provide physicians with clinical information in the detection, differentiation, and therapy of disease. The Computed Tomography program at Midlands Technical College is a two-semester program of study. Admission is limited to those who meet the specific admissions criteria.

The program content is based on the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) clinical competency and CT registry specifications and the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) Curriculum Guide. The Computed Tomography Certificate is an advanced certificate and requires entering students to have completed an accredited radiologic technology, nuclear medicine, or radiation therapy program. Because this program is an advanced certificate, it is strongly recommended that interested students meet with a Computed Tomography program faculty and/or Health Sciences advisor early in their matriculation at Midlands Technical College.

The Computed Tomography program graduates are eligible to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Computed Tomography, ARRT (CT) examination. CT programs do not currently require accreditation. Learning experiences for students in the Computed Tomography Certificate Program are provided in classrooms and laboratories on the Airport Campus and required clinical experiences (externship/internship) are arranged through affiliations with local healthcare facilities.

Interview Eligibility

• Registered and in good standing with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in radiography, nuclear medicine, or radiation therapy or registered and in good standing with the Nuclear Medicine Certification Board (NMTCB).
• Two letters of reference.
• Currently hold certification in radiography, nuclear medicine, or radiation therapy in the state of employment or location of the clinical rotation site.

Admission Criteria

• Attend an information session.
• Successfully complete a formal interview.
• Students are accepted contingent upon satisfactory completion of the health form, criminal background investigation, and drug screening.
• Students must present CPR certification (adult, infant, and child) and first-aid certification cards at the Orientation.
• The CPR certification must be kept current while in the program. Attend Health Science Orientation.

Graduation Requirements

• Students must maintain a grade of “C” or higher in all required courses to remain in and graduate from the program.
• Registered Radiologic technologists, radiation therapists or nuclear medicine technologists who can provide appropriate documentation of required CT competencies may apply for exemption of the clinical component (RAD 150, RAD 160) with the program directors’ permission.