Overview
The online credit certificate program offers a student a plan of study that provides fundamental didactic training on the essentials of computed tomography (CT) imaging. The program will prepare a student for advanced roles in medical imaging. All earned college credits from the CT Credit Certificate program will apply directly to the Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging program.
Philosophy
Course goals and objectives are based on the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) CT post-primary certification exam content specifications. The program goal is to provide students with focused instruction to expand their technical knowledge in CT, with a supporting objective of preparing students for the ARRT post-primary certification exam in CT*.
*Clinical repetitions are required to apply for ARRT CT certification. The CT Credit Certificate does NOT incorporate a clinical practicum. However, for those with experience in CT, the credit certificate meets and exceeds all ARRT CT Structured Education requirements.
Program Learning Outcomes
A student that completes the CT Credit Certificate program will be able to:
- Indicate anatomy in various sectional imaging planes.
- Explain the physical principles, system components, and the image formation process for CT.
- Describe CT imaging protocols.
- Identify safety concerns associated with advanced imaging modalities.
Admission Requirements
Pathway 1
A student must have the following:
- Certification in Radiography or Radiation Therapy by the American Registry for Radiologic Technologists (ARRT); or Certification in Nuclear Medicine Technology by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB); AND
- Associate’s degree in related field.
Pathway 2
A student must be currently enrolled in Mercy College of Ohio’s Radiologic Technology Program.
- A student will be eligible to enroll in his/her third semester of the Radiologic Technology Program.
- A student must have a cumulative GPA of 2.70 or higher at Mercy College of Ohio.
- Note: Certificate will not be conferred until after graduating from the Radiologic Technology Program.
Progression
Pathway 1 - Once enrolled in the program the student is required to:
- Maintain a “C” grade, or higher, in all courses of the CT Credit Certificate program. Any grade lower than a “C” is considered failure. A student who fails an imaging (IMG) course or withdraws from an IMG course failing may repeat the course one-time only.
Pathway 2 - Once enrolled in the program the student is required to:
- Maintain a 2.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA).
- Maintain a “C” grade, or higher, in all courses of the CT Credit Certificate program. Any grade lower than a “C” is considered failure. Students who fail an imaging (IMG) course or withdraw from an IMG course failing may repeat the course one time only.
- If a student should fail an IMG and/or RAD course, the program director reserves the right to consider the student for dismissal from the CT Credit Certificate program.
Certificate Requirements
To qualify for the Computer Tomography Certificate students must complete all of the following program requirements:
Required Courses Credit Hours
Complete All of the Following Courses:
| IMG 310 | Sectional Anatomy for Medical Imaging | 3 |
| IMG 330 | Principles of Computed Tomography | 3 |
| IMG 340 | Computed Tomography Applications | 3 |
| IMG 400 | Medical Imaging Safety and Standards | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |