Computed Tomography (CT) Imaging

Did you know that Computed Tomography (CT) at Virginia Western 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.

This program is not eligible for federal or state financial aid.

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.

How to Apply

Applicants must complete an application to Virginia Western in addition to an application for the CT Imaging Program (DOCX), provide radiography education school transcript, provide a minimum of 2 letters of reference and have an interview (phone or in person) with the Radiography Program Director or a designated Radiography faculty prior to formal admission. The student in Computed Tomography must abide by all community college policies as well as clinical policies while enrolled in the program.

Students are responsible for Internet access for distance courses, course texts, clinical uniforms if participating in the clinical option, and transportation to and from clinical sites.

Application Forms & Resources

• CT Imaging Program Application (DOCX)
• CT Imaging Clinical Request Form (DOCX)

Related Programs

• Radiation Oncology (Associate of Applied Science)
• Radiography (Associate of Applied Science)

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