Program Overview

Computed Tomography (CT)

This certificate prepares individuals to work as entry-level CT imaging technologists.

Career Pathway

• Healthcare

Related Programs

• Diagnostic Medical Sonography
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
• Radiography

Program Dean

• Nicole Winkler
• Health and Life Sciences Division

Faculty Contact

• Stephanie Gentry-Reynolds

Program

• Career Studies Certificate

Credit Hours

• 19

Program Information

The Career Studies Certificate in Computed Tomography Imaging will prepare competent CP technologists in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains.

Occupational Objectives

• Successful graduates will be prepared to operate computed tomography scanners in healthcare facilities to create diagnostic images.
• Successful completers will sit for the Registered CT certification exam through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Admission Requirements

• In addition to admission to the college, students must also meet eligibility requirements specific to this program, and only a limited number of students are admitted into a given cohort.
• If there are more applicants during a cycle than there are available positions in the cohort, eligible applicants will be ranked according to specific criteria and students are admitted or deferred according to that rank.
• Please see the Admissions Information Book below for program requirements, minimum eligibility requirements, applicant ranking criteria, and other important information for prospective students.
• IMPORTANT NOTE: Applicants to the CT program must hold any one of the following current credentials in order for their application to be considered: ARRT certification in radiography RT(R), radiation therapy RT (T), or nuclear medicine RT (N), or NMTCB certification.

Information Sessions

• Information sessions are provided each application cycle for prospective students.
• The purpose of these sessions is to help students to decide if this program and profession will be right for them, and to walk students through the application and admissions process.
• Attendees will also be able to ask the faculty questions about the program and the profession.
• Attendance at an information session is strongly encouraged for all students.
• Refer to the current Admissions Information Book for information regarding whether your application will be ranked based on attendance.

Apply for Admission

• Applications are accepted through the Health and Life Sciences Application Portal.
• Hardcopy applications and applications received outside of the portal will not be considered for admission.
• Applying to other health sciences programs has no impact on an applicant’s qualifications for this program.
• Applications for previous years are not valid for current or future application years.
• All applicants must be current PVCC students to begin their health sciences application.
• If you are not a current PVCC student, please click the “Apply Now” link at the top of this page and complete a VCCS/PVCC application.
• Applications for the Fall 2025 cohort open at 9:00am on February 3, 2025 and will close at 5:00pm on May 20, 2025.

Degree Requirements

• Computed Tomography Certificate Requirements CSC