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Computed Tomography - Undergraduate Certificate

Gain the skills to excel in Computed Tomography with ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì'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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Program Information for Computed Tomography - Undergraduate Certificate

Program Description

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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 ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì's website for professional licensure disclosure.

Admission Terms

  • Fall

Admissions for Computed Tomography - Undergraduate Certificate

Admission Requirements

The university affirmatively strives to provide educational opportunities and access to students with varied backgrounds, those with special talents and adult students who graduated from high school three or more years ago.

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.

* Starting with the fall 2027 admission term, applicants who have graduated from a program in diagnostic medical sonography and be a registered or registry-eligible diagnostic medical sonographer will not be admitted.

International Students: All international students must provide proof of proficiency of the English language (unless they meet specific exceptions) through the submission of an English language proficiency test score or by completing English language classes at ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì’s English as a Second Language Center before entering their program. For more information, visit the admissions website for international students.

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

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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 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 44062 COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY IMAGE PRODUCTION II (min C grade)2
Clinical Electives, choose from the following:4
RIS 44004
COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY CLINICAL EDUCATION I
RIS 44054
COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY CLINICAL EDUCATION II
RIS 44092
COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY/MAGNETIC RESONANCE INTERNSHIP (ELR)
Minimum Total Credit Hours:18
1

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 program. Students will work with their advisor to develop a sequence based on their academic goals and history. Courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

Plan of Study Grid
Spring SemesterCredits
RIS 34086 COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY AND MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING SECTIONAL ANATOMY II 2
RIS 44048 COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY PROCEDURES II 2
RIS 44062 COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY IMAGE PRODUCTION II 2
Clinical Elective 2
 Credit Hours8
Fall Semester
RIS 34084 COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY AND MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING SECTIONAL ANATOMY 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
Clinical Elective 2
 Credit Hours10
Summer Term
Optional courses  
RIS 44068
 COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY TECHNIQUES  
RIS 44069
or RIS 44092
 COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY CLINICAL EDUCATION III
or COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY/MAGNETIC RESONANCE INTERNSHIP (ELR)
 
 Credit Hours0
 Minimum Total Credit Hours:18

Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • Fully online
    • Mostly online
  • Location:
    • Salem Campus

Grants

  • Dr. Amoaba Gooden, with Frans Van Baar and Lisa Hanasono
    • Received a $10,000 grant from the MAC for their project Empowering Project: Students, Faculty and Community Promoting Engagement to Effect Change, 2018.
  • Professor Mwatabu Okantah
    • Received the $10,000 BME Community Genius Fellowship Grant
    • The Genius Fellowship grant is given to Black men who have dedicated their lives to making a better future for others and are trusted by their communities because of it, 2019.

Honors and Awards

  • Beverly J. Warren Unity Award for Diversity
    • Received in 2019 by the Department of Africana Studies.
  • Excellence in Faculty Mentoring Award, ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University
    • Received in 2019 by Amoaba Gooden.
  • Lifetime Achievement Award, Black United Students, ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University
    • Received in 2019 by M. L.
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