Computed Tomography, Basic Certificate
College(s):
Malcolm XProgram Code: 0469
Program Requirements
Code | Title | Hours |
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Required Program Core | ||
RADIOGR 252 | Cross Section Anatomy I | 2 |
RADIOGR 253 | Cross Section Anatomy II | 2 |
RADIOGR 254 | CT Principles I | 2 |
RADIOGR 255 | CT Principles II | 2 |
RADIOGR 258 | CT Patient Care & Radiation Safety | 2 |
Required Work-Based Learning Courses | ||
RADIOGR 256 | Computed Tomography Clinical Education I | 4 |
RADIOGR 257 | Computed Tomography Clinical Education II | 4 |
Total Hours | 18 |
This is an example course sequence for students interested in a Basic Certificate (BC) in Computed Tomography. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability.
Semester-by-Semester Program Plan for Full-Time Students
All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students by adding more semesters.
Semester 1 | Hours | |
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RADIOGR 258 | CT Patient Care & Radiation Safety | 2 |
RADIOGR 252 | Cross Section Anatomy I | 2 |
RADIOGR 254 | CT Principles I | 2 |
RADIOGR 256 | Computed Tomography Clinical Education I | 4 |
Hours | 10 | |
Semester 2 | ||
RADIOGR 253 | Cross Section Anatomy II | 2 |
RADIOGR 255 | CT Principles II | 2 |
RADIOGR 257 | Computed Tomography Clinical Education II | 4 |
Hours | 8 | |
Total Hours | 18 |
Choose your courses with your College Advisor.
Program Admission Requirements
Careers
This program can prepare students for the jobs listed below. Click on each one to learn more, including average earnings, annual job openings, and how much education people in that field have. For additional guidance and resources on career options, current City Colleges students and alumni can contact the Career Services Office.
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians
Job Description
Take x-rays and CAT scans or administer nonradioactive materials into patient's bloodstream for diagnostic or research purposes. Includes radiologic technologists and technicians who specialize in other scanning modalities.
Salary Based on Experience Level
Take a look at the average hourly/annual earnings for this career in Cook County
Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES data from the BLS and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
Annual Wages
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Senior-Level 90th Percentile |
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Annual Job Openings
230 annual openings in Cook County
National Education Attainment
Here, you can see the level of education that people in this career complete.
Degree Program | % of Jobs |
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A high school diploma or less | 0.00% |
A certificate | 16.52% |
Some college | 0.00% |
An Associate degree | 72.85% |
A Bachelor's degree | 10.63% |
A Master's or Professional degree | 0.00% |
A Doctoral degree or more | 0.00% |
10.63% continue their education beyond an associate degree