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Computed Tomography

Computed Tomography

Southern Union State Community College

Short-Term CertificateNon-degree

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Short-term certificate for radiologic technologists specializing in CT scanning. Covers CT principles, protocols, and patient care.

Credits

15 credits

Format

In-Person

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Alabama
Alabama

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

CT principles, protocols, and patient care

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

Radiologic Technologists and Technicians29-2034.00
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists29-2035.00

What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: emerging (Level 1)(based on Short-Term Certificate)

Imaging equipment controls and exposure settings — adjust under direct supervision according to physician specifications in a clinical radiology department.
Patient positioning on the examining table — perform with guidance from a senior technologist to obtain the requested body area view in a hospital imaging unit.
Radiation safety devices and shielding equipment — apply under supervision following government regulations to protect patients and staff during routine procedures.
Physician imaging requests and written orders — read and interpret with assistance to determine basic x-ray requirements in an outpatient radiology setting.
Patient explanations of imaging procedures — deliver scripted verbal instructions to help patients feel safe and comfortable before a standard scan.
Developed x-ray images and digital output — review under technologist oversight to identify obvious quality issues prior to radiologist evaluation.
Patient conditions and vital signs — observe and document during imaging procedures, escalating abnormal signs to a supervising physician or technologist.
Contrast material preparation steps — follow step-by-step protocols under radiologist direction when assisting with contrast-enhanced imaging studies.
Medical imaging software and electronic records systems — navigate entry-level functions to retrieve patient orders and log completed examinations.
Radiation exposure time and source-to-image distance — calculate using reference tables and verify with a senior technologist before activating equipment.

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