Computed Tomography Overview (4321)
Type of Award
ATC - Advanced Technical Certificate
Program Website
www.palmbeachstate.edu/career-pathways/pathway-health.aspx
Program Description
This advanced technical certificate program is a three-course, one-semester program that begins spring term of each year (January – May). This program is designed to meet the needs of the radiologic technology professional for formalized, specialized training. Available classes include Cross Sectional Anatomy, Computed Tomography, Computed Tomography Clinical Education, Pharmacology for Medical Imaging and Advanced Pathophysiology for Medical Imaging.
Program Learning Outcomes
For detailed information, visit www.palmbeachstate.edu/learningoutcomes/Program-Learning-Outcomes
Admission Requirements
Complete an Application for Admission, located at www.palmbeachstate.edu/admissions/Admissions-Applications
Completion Requirements
Students must complete all courses listed in the catalog for this program with a grade of C or higher.
Program Length
Nine credit hours, or approximately one semester.
Location
The program is offered at the Palm Beach Gardens campus.
For More Information
Vicki Shaver, shaverv@palmbeachstate.edu, (561) 207-5067
Employment Opportunities
This ATC curriculum is offered to Radiologic Technologists (RTs) credentialed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). This coursework is offered for the RT who desires to become proficient in the advanced modality of Computed Tomography (CT) and in preparation for the advanced modality registration examination offered by the ARRT in CT.
Career Path Notes
College credit will be awarded; technologists with an A.S. degree will also be eligible to receive a certificate upon successful completion of the nine credit hour ATC program. ARRT technologists without an A.S. degree may earn their degree through the completion of required coursework at the college. Continuing education credits (CEUs) will also be granted for courses completed with a grade of C or higher.
Career Center
www.palmbeachstate.edu/Career
For more information about employment opportunities including job outlook and salary information visit: Occupational Outlook Handbook: www.bls.gov/ooh
O-Net Online: www.onetonline.org
Required course
Required Courses (Credits: 9)
| RTE2571 | Computed Tomography 1 (AS) | 3 Credits |
| RTE2571L | Computed Tomography Clinical Education (AS) | 3 Credits |
| RTE2762 | Cross Sectional Anatomy (AS) | 3 Credits |
Course Sequence
Term One - Fall (Year One) (Credits: 9)
| RTE2571 | Computed Tomography 1 (AS) | 3 Credits |
| RTE2571L | Computed Tomography Clinical Education (AS) | 3 Credits |
| RTE2762 | Cross Sectional Anatomy (AS) | 3 Credits |
Total Credit Hours: 9