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Program facts 
Explore a career in computed tomography (CT) with this certificate program. Designed for registered radiologic technologists, this program teaches you how to produce cross-sectional images of the body utilizing CT equipment to diagnose abnormalities that are difficult to evaluate with conventional radiography.
Study the physics and instrumentation of CT, clinical procedures and protocols, patient care and radiation safety. After graduating and successfully passing your qualifying exam, you can explore career opportunities in a variety of health-care settings.
This is a limited-enrollment program. Please review this program's admission criteria and process.
This 16 credit-hour, year-long certificate program prepares ARRT registered radiologic technologists to produce cross-sectional images of the body, utilizing computed tomography equipment, in order to diagnose abnormalities that are difficult to evaluate with conventional radiography. The program offers a combination of clinical and didactic educational experiences that will provide the student with the necessary knowledge and skills to become an entry-level CT technologist. Students will learn the physics and instrumentation of computed tomography, clinical procedures and protocols, patient care and radiation safety. Upon completion of the CT program, the radiologic technologist will be eligible for certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Computed Tomography.
Because of the nature of clinical experiences and individualized instruction in this program, and specialized technology, and the equipment necessary to offer this program, a higher tuition rate is assessed for career specific courses. These include courses with the RAD prefix. Students pay 1.5 the regular rate of tuition.
Computed Tomography is a limited enrollment program. For admission requirements, please contact the Admissions Outreach Office at 847.925.6700 or visit harpercollege.edu.
Students who apply for this limited enrollment program are obligated to meet current admission requirements and follow program curriculum as defined at the time of acceptance to the program.
Computed Tomography is a limited enrollment program. For admission requirements, please contact the Admissions Outreach Office at 847.925.6700 or visit harpercollege.edu.
Students who apply for this limited enrollment program are obligated to meet current admission requirements and follow program curriculum as defined at the time of acceptance to the program.
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
First Semester | ||
| RAD 238 | Sectional Anatomy For Imaging | 2 |
| RAD 260 | CT Procedures/Patient Care | 3 |
| RAD 261 | CT Principles I | 3 |
| Hours | 8 | |
Second Semester | ||
| RAD 262 | CT Principles II | 2 |
| RAD 263 | CT Clinical Education I | 3 |
| Hours | 5 | |
First Semester | ||
| RAD 264 | CT Clinical Education II | 3 |
| Hours | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 16 | |
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Please note: Certificate programs are open to those who have completed the AAS program in Radiologic Technology or are Registered Radiologic Technologists.
For more information about the CT Certificate program, contact Admission Outreach at 847.925.6700.