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2017-18 Catalog 
    
2017-18 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

CT Imaging Certificate of Accomplishment


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The certificate in Computed Tomography (CT) Imaging formally prepares the Imaging Technologist in Radiologic Technology, Nuclear Medicine, or Radiation Therapy to work in a CT Imaging lab. The didactic courses are designed to prepare the student to sit for the Advanced Certification exam administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. The clinical practicum provides the student with the opportunity develop required competencies. Enrollment in the clinical practicum is not guaranteed and dependent upon grades, site availability, and approval. A selective-application process for the clinical practicum is utilized to align eligible students with the appropriate clinical site.

Learning Outcomes

Certificate recipients should possess the skills & abilities described below:

  • Have completed required clinical competencies as identified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
  • Identify pertinent anatomy on images in all of the various planes
  • Relate pertinent pathology to appropriate scan protocols
  • Evaluate CT images as related to the exam requested and the pertinent clinical information
  • Manipulate CT instrumentation to produce the desired image results.
  • Adjust CT image protocols as necessary
  • Demonstrate communication skills that create a positive clinical environment for the patient
  • Demonstrate proper application of safety standards in the clinical environment

Gainful Employment Disclosure

For details about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program, and other important information, please visit www.bellevuecollege.edu/legal/gedisclosure/ct-imaging/

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