Academics

Computed Tomography Certificate

The mission of the Computed Tomography Program is to prepare knowledgeable and skilled entry-level CT technologists to meet the needs of the medical community.

Admission to the Program

• Successful completion of an accredited program in: radiologic technology, nuclear medicine technology and/or radiation therapy technology with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.50.
• Currently hold national certification and registration in Radiography, Radiation Therapy, or Nuclear Medicine. and maintain a current license in medical radiation technology from the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA), Department of Nuclear Safety.
• This one-semester program is offered in the spring and fall semesters with limited enrollment based on clinical availability.
• Drug screen, criminal background check, physical exam, and proof of immunizations, will be required following program acceptance.
• Required proof of current CPR certification: American Heart Association (AHA) Healthcare Provider (HLTH 041 at ICC or equivalent)or American Red Cross (ARC) Professional Rescuer and Health Care Provider  by specified date.  Proof of certification must be in the form of an original or photocopy of   course completion card issued by either the AHA or ARC.  Students are required to maintain current CPR certification throughout the program.

Admission to the Program:

• Successful completion of an accredited program in: radiologic technology, nuclear medicine technology and/or radiation therapy technology with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.50.
• Currently hold national certification and registration in Radiography, Radiation Therapy, or Nuclear Medicine through ARRT or NMTCB.
• This one-semester program is offered in the spring and fall semesters with limited enrollment based on clinical availability.
• Drug screen, criminal background check, physical exam, and proof of immunizations, will be required following program acceptance.
• Documentation of current CPR certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) BLS (Basic Life Support) Provider or American Red Cross (ARC) Professional Rescuer and BLS Provider, or ICC course HLTH 041 or equivalent, is required.  This CPR certification must remain current throughout student enrollment within the health career program.

Degree

Certificate (Certificate Program)
Total Credit Hours: 14

Program Requirements

Select a course number below to see a course description.

Required Program Courses

Course	Name	Credit Hours
RADTK 260	SECTIONAL ANATOMY FOR DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING	3
RADTK 270	PATHOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY FOR THE IMAGING PROFESSIONAL	3
RADTK 280	COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY PRINCIPLES, INSTRUMENTATION AND IMAGING PROCEDURES	3
RADTK 285	COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY PRACTICUM	3
RADTK 290	COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY REVIEW	2

Recommended Course Sequence

Semester	Courses
Fall Semester 1	RADTK 260, RADTK 270, RADTK 280, RADTK 285, RADTK 290

Program Contact Information

Health Careers

Peoria Campus

Cedar, Room 105

(309) 690-7530

Illinois Career Cluster

Health Science

Career Pathway:
Diagnostics Services

Career Pathway

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