Computed Tomography (CT)
This certificate satisfies the structured education requirements for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) CT certification exam.
Career Pathway
Program
Program Information
The Computed Tomography (CT) Fundamentals and Applications On-Demand course will provide technologists with comprehensive instruction in CT physics, safety, cross-sectional anatomy, instrumentation, image acquisition, and pathology. This online course provides nine months of on-demand access to instructional to prepare for the registry exam.
The virtual information session is offered for prospective students interested in the CT and MRI pathways. This recorded session is designed to help students determine whether the pathway and profession are a good fit, explain the registration process, and provide additional program details about the CT and the MRI Fundamentals and Applications On-Demand courses.
Please watch the recorded session below before applying to the program.
CEUs: 16.25
Occupational Objectives: Successful completion will prepare the technologist with the knowledge to computed tomography scanners in healthcare facilities to create diagnostic images. Successful completion of the course will satisfy the Structured Education Credits required by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) for the CT certification exam.
Admission Requirements
Complete the pre-screening requirement prior to enrollment.
- Provide documentation of any of the current certifications
- ARRT – Radiography R.T.(R)
- ARRT – Radiation Therapy R.T.(T)
- ARRT – Nuclear Medicine R.T.(N)
- NMTCB certification
- If you elect to enroll in the Add-on Clinical Package:
- Meet the minimum essential functions and standards for program.
- Be at least 18 years of age on the first day of class.
- Complete and pass criminal background check and drug screen prior to clinical. Provide proof of immunizations and physical exam is required by all clinical sites.
- Complete onboarding CBL training required by various clinical sites.
- Sign and submit all documents required by PVCC and various clinical sites.
- Information Sessions
Information sessions are offered for prospective students interested in the CT and MRI pathways. These sessions help students determine whether the pathway and profession are a good fit, explain the registration process, and provide an opportunity to ask faculty questions about the courses and career field.
Apply for Admission
Start Here
- Visit PVCC’s Workforce System to create an account.
- Search and register for the Advanced Imaging Pre-Screening course.
- After you complete the online Advanced Imaging Pre-Screening Course and are determined eligible for the program, you will receive the link to register and pay for the CT Fundamentals and Applications On-Demand Course.