Computerized Tomography Pathway | VHCC

Program Pathway | HEALTH

Computerized Tomography Career Studies Certificate

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Computerized Tomography Career Studies Certificate

If you are interested in computer technology and health care, this program may be for you. A computed tomography (CT or CAT) scan allows doctors to see inside the body using a combination of x-rays and a computer to create pictures of your organs, bones and other tissues. The Computerized Tomography program provides training for ARRT or CNMT registered technologists in the art and science of computed tomography to help you succeed as multi-skilled technologists. This program provides a sound foundation toward building a rewarding professional career.

Program Length 1 year (2 semesters) Career Opportunities Opportunities are available in

hospitals, clinics, urgent care centers, outpatient imaging centers, and other settings.

Is this Pathway for you? Yes, If you would enjoy a career helping others with opportunity for advancement.

Tuition & Fees At only $162.11 per credit hour, you’ll

save $10K to $22K, in tuition costs alone, by starting at VHCC! Out-of-state students living within a 30-mile radius qualify for in-state tuition.

Donna Corns has an AAS in Radiography from SWCC/VHCC. She also has a Bachelor of Science in health science with dual concentration in public health and management from Old Dominion University and a Master of Science in occupational and technical studies with a concentration in career and technical studies from ODU.

Donna Corns

Program Coordinator NEB 132 dcorns1@vhcc.edu | 276-739-2488

YOUR PROGRAM PATHWAY | 2 Semesters First Semester (Fall) RAD 247 Cross Sectional Anatomy for CT/MR 3 RAD 242 CT Procedures and Instrumentation 2 RAD 195 Topics in Ethics, Teamwork & Professional Development 1 RAD 196 On Site Training Clinical Internship in CT 1 TOTAL CREDITS 7 Second Semester (Spring) RAD 295 Topics in CT Registry Preparation RAD 196 On Site Training Clinical Internship in CT HLT 143 Medical Terminology I HLT 145 Ethics for Healthcare Personnel TOTAL CREDITS

3 2 3 2 10

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Our instructors and career coaches are recognized by regional industry leaders and enjoy tremendous success connecting our students with employment opportunities upon degree completion.

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Student to Faculty Ratio

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Programs of Study

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