Computerized Axial Tomography

Computerized Axial Tomography - Certificate

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Admission Type:

General College Admission
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Locations:

Grand Strand

Contact:

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(843) 347-3186

This advanced certificate program will provide trained and knowledgeable, entry-level CT technologists to meet the needs of the medical community. Students currently certified in Radiologic Technology will have the opportunity to advance their education in a post-secondary modality.

For more information, contact:
Dr. Douglas Gleasman - (843) 839-1149

Program Disclosure Statement

Applicants to the Computerized Axial Tomography program should be aware a current, unrestricted license or certification may be required to practice in the state in which you intend to reside/practice. Each state is unique in its licensure requirements. Students are encouraged to reach out to the program chair for more information and assistance with understanding professional licensure.

Career Outlook

Hospitals are the primary employers for computerized axial tomography, although there are opportunities in private physician's offices and medical laboratories. A certification as a computerized axial tomographer can also open up new career options for current members of the imaging specialists.

For more information about careers, visit O*Net Online for an overview of South Carolina and National earnings statistics, and Horry-Georgetown Technical College's Office of Career Services for more employment, career, and professional development resources.

Employers include:

Grand Strand Regional Medical Center
Georgetown Hospital System
McLeod Regional Medical Center
Carolinas Hospital System - Marion

Waccamaw Community Hospital
Conway Medical Center
Loris Community Hospital
Brunswick Community Hospital

Program Information
Specific Admission Requirements for Program Applicants will be accepted into the Computerized Axial Tomography program upon completion of application form and proof of successful completion of an accredited radiologic program or current credentials from JRCERT and ARRT certification. Criminal Background Check 30 days prior to clinical. Urine Drug Screening 30 days prior to clinical. Proof of CPR certification for Health Care Providers prior to admission and during program. For students seeking transfer credits from other institutions, contact the Program Director. Course Sequence and Progression Requirements A cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher as well as a minimum grade of "C" or better is required for all RAD-prefixed courses for program completion. Grades below "C" are considered course failures. Any student who fails to meet the requirements for progression will be dropped from the Computerized Axial Tomography (CAT) program and must apply for re-acceptance. Students must pass a criminal background check and urine drug screening 30 days prior to starting clinical each semester.
Curriculum Sequence
First Semester	Course Title	Semester Credit Hours
AHS 206	Cross-sectional Anatomy for Medical Imaging	2
RAD 103	Introduction to Computed Tomography	2
RAD 120	Principles of Computed Tomography	3
RAD 135	Computed Tomography Body & Musculoskeletal Protocols	2
RAD 140	Computed Tomography Clinical Applications I	6
RAD 145	Computed Tomography Physics & Instrumentation	3
	TOTAL	18
	Total Credit Hours	18

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