Credential(s) Offered
Industry certification, IHE Certificate of Completion
Method of Delivery
Hybrid or blended
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
The Computed Tomography (CT) Certificate program is comprised of two courses designed as facilitated and self-directed learning for radiologic professionals who are established and presently employed in the field. The program, which can be completed in one semester, offers both didactic coursework and clinical skills experiences necessary to prepare the student to challenge the ARRT Advanced Registry in Computed Tomography certificate exam.
Credit Hours Required: 6
This certificate is not eligible for Federal Financial Aid.
Program Requirements
ICE 100 - Computed Tomography Certification Credits: 3
ICE 110 - Computed Tomography Clinical Education I Credits: 3
Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Computed Tomography Certificate program, the learner will be able to:
Explain the design of CT scanner generations.
Explain how adjusting operator console parameters affect CT image data.
Describe the process and the factors that influence data acquisition.
Define the tools used and the postprocessing techniques needed for image enhancement.
Discuss the role and ethical considerations of the CT technologist in reducing radiation dose including technical factor selection, positioning, and shielding.
Discuss factors that affect CT image quality including artifacts.
Perform CT exams as outlined in the competency requirements for post-primary certification of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Computed Tomography.
Identify specific organs or structures on a cross-sectional acquired or reformatted CT image.
Identify pathologic processes on CT images.
Review CT images for quality, accuracy and completeness.
Details
Hours
6
Entrance Requirements
None
School
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Curriculum Competency Based
Yes
Training Location(s)
Prescott Valley
Local WIB
12 - ARIZONA@WORK - Yavapai County
Name of Credential
Computed Tomography Certificate
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
None
Refund Policy
https://www.yc.edu/v6/business-office/bills.html
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - https://www.hlcommission.org/
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
Books (Estimated)
$600.00
In-State Tuition
$648.00
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$2,262.00
Total In-State Program Cost
$1,248.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$2,862.00
