Computed Tomography Imaging Technology

CT Physics & Equipment covers system operations and components, image processing and display, image quality, and artifacts in computed tomography.  Emphasis is placed on the data acquisition components, tissue attenuation conversions, image manipulation, and factors controlling image resolution. 

Procedures provides a thorough understanding of patient care, patient assessment, basic pharmacology, medical ethics and law, and scanning procedures while emphasizing the proper use and administration of oral and intravenous contrast agents and contrast reactions. 

CT Sectional Anatomy covers all aspects of cross-sectional anatomy as it relates to the CT imaging process.  The function and identification of anatomical structures within the head, neck, chest, abdomen, pelvis, and musculoskeletal system visualized on CT images are emphasized. 

CT Pathology provides a thorough understanding of common diseases or trauma processes demonstrated by CT.  Pathologies are presented by etiology, associated symptoms, exam(s) performed to demonstrate, and the appearance on CT.

The CT Clinical Experience Course, offered through Continuing Education, provides the ability to earn the clinical experience needed, including documented proof and verification of exams performed, to satisfy the ARRT requirement for Clinical Experience.  Students select the clinical facility where they will complete their clinical experience.  A facility can be selected from a list of approved clinical affiliates or, students can request a specific site be added.  Program faculty will guide students through the new facility approval process.  Students work with their clinical site to create a schedule that is approved by both parties and then the agreed  upon schedule is then submitted for faculty approval.

Students that complete the SEC and the CT Clinical Experience Course are eligible to pursue the ARRT postprimary certification and registration exam in CT.

Student Learning Outcomes:

CAT 210 Outcome: Students will be able to explain the sequence of events in image production from data acquisition through image display.

CAT 211 Outcome:  Students will be able to recognize and describe a variety of adverse events that may occur following the administration of intravascular iodinated contrast media and take the appropriate measures to manage an event.

CAT 212 Outcome:  Students will be able to locate and identify gross anatomic structures within the thoracic cavity.

CAT 214 Outcome:  Student will be able to recognize and identify gross pulmonary emboli and related anatomical abnormalities on CT images.

• CT Technologist 
• Multimodality Technologist
• Lead Technologist
• Chief Technologist
• Department Manager
• Radiology Supervisor