Computed Tomography (CT) Imaging

Computed Tomography (CT) Imaging

Did you know that Computed Tomography (CT) at Virginia Western Community College prepares you to use state of the art technology to become a travel or trauma CT technologist? Begin your journey today to a career that is fast paced and uses cutting edge technology to reconstruct anatomical structures in 3D.

Requirements

Applicants for Computed Tomography must have completed an approved program in radiography, radiation oncology or nuclear medicine technology. The student must be registered or registry eligible by the appropriate certification agency. All students must have a current CPR Healthcare Provider certification and must maintain that certification throughout the program. Applicants must have maintained a “C” average in past program courses in the discipline of certification.

Occupational Objectives

The technologist is eligible to apply to take the national registry examination leading to advanced certification in CT by the ARRT.  Program courses satisfy The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists’ Structured Education Requirements for post-primary certification and registration.

ARRT Home page
ARRT Post Primary Eligibility Pathway Handbook (PDF)
ARRT Structured Education Requirements (PDF)
ARRT Clinical Experience Requirements (PDF)

American Society of Radiologic Technologists