The Computed Tomography Specialist technical certificate program provides educational opportunities to the post-graduate registered Radiologic Technologist, registered Radiation Therapist, and registered Nuclear Medicine Technologist in good standing. It provides students with the knowledge needed to perform CT exams, and to sit for the Post-Primary Computed Tomography Certification Examination. The academic component is designed to meet competency requirements of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) exam in Computed Tomography, as well as providing for continuing educational requirements.
Students may enter the Computed Tomography technical certificate program Spring Semester. A full-time student can complete this program in 2 semesters. To graduate, students must earn a minimum of 21 semester credit hours.
Employment Outlook
Career Traits/Requirements
Individuals enrolling in the Computed Tomography (CT) program must be a registered Radiologic Technologist, registered Radiation Therapist, or registered Nuclear Medicine Technologist in good standing.
Applicants should possess excellent attention to detail, empathetic patient interaction abilities, detailed understanding of human anatomy, and an understanding of scientific principles.
Employment Opportunities
CT Technologists perform specialized radiograph exams for diagnostic purposes. They primarily work in hospitals, physicians’ offices, imaging centers, medical and diagnostic laboratories, and outpatient care centers.
Program Costs
Tuition & Fees: $2,762.00
Books & Supplies: $1,000.00
(Costs are estimated and are subject to change.)
HOPE Career Grant: The HOPE Career Grant, formerly known as the Strategic Industries Workforce Development Grant, is available to HOPE Grant-qualified students who enroll in select majors specifically aligned with one of 12 industries in which there are more jobs available in Georgia than there are skilled workers to fill them. To qualify, an OFTC student must be fully admitted to the college, enrolled in one of the approved programs and receiving the HOPE Grant for the same term. The amount of the HOPE Career Grant award is a fixed amount for each term of enrollment:
- 9 or more credit hours – $500/semester
- 3-8 credit hours – $250/semester
- 1-2 credit hours – $125/semester
- Commercial Truck Driving – $1,000 one-time award
High School students in dual enrollment and joint enrollment are NOT eligible.
Additional Fees
Criminal Background Check: $51.50
Drug Screening: $50.00
Malpractice Fee: $11.00
Dosimeter Scanners: $23.50
Clinical Onboarding Fees: Varies by facility
Certain facilities require clinical students to have an active health insurance policy during clinical rotations. Therefore, all students are required to obtain health insurance coverage prior to submitting pre-clinical onboarding documents for clinical rotations.
Admission Requirements
OFTC may accept a student’s official entrance score on the following validated assessment instruments if the scores meet the required minimums:
- COMPASS/ASSET,
- SAT,
- ACT,
- PSAT,
- PACT,
- Accuplacer/Accuplacer Next Generation/Companion,
- HOPE GPA after completion of 10th grade of 2.6 or higher, or High School GPA of 2.6 (for occupational programs), or 2.0 for Workforce Entry Level programs, or GED.
The College may accept transfer credit for other courses according to the College’s transfer policy.
Competitive Admission Requirements
All steps of the competitive selection process must be completed for students to be considered for admission into program classes. Access links and forms for Competitive Admissions Programs.
Students competing for the Computed Tomography technical certificate of credit program must hold a current certification in good standing with: (1) ARRT as either a registered Radiologic Technologist or Radiation Therapist, or (2) NMTCB as a registered nuclear medicine technologist. OFTC Radiologic Technology graduates will receive first option for available seats. However, if additional seats remain after OFTC graduates/students are accommodated, other credentialed professionals in good standing with ARRT or NMTCB will be placed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Curriculum
Occupational Courses
| RADT 2201 | Introduction to Computed Tomography | 2 | 30 |
| RADT 2210 | Computed Tomography Physics and Instrumentation | 5 | 75 |
| RADT 2220 | Computed Tomography Procedures I | 3 | 45 |
| RADT 2230 | Computed Tomography Procedures II | 3 | 45 |
| RADT 2250 | Computed Tomography Clinical I | 4 | 180 |
| RADT 2265 | Computed Tomography Clinical II | 4 | 180 |
Program Pathway