Computed Tomography

Mission:
The mission is to provide educational experiences so that a student may develop academically, clinically and professionally into a competent, computed tomography technologist.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Goal 1: Students will have knowledge and skills required to be clinically competent in all computed tomography tasks necessary for an entry-level CT technologist.
Student Learning Outcomes:

• Students will apply positioning skills.
• Students will select technical factors.
• Students will utilize safe radiation protection practices.
• Students will attain the technical knowledge appropriate for an entry-level CT technologist on the ARRT examination.

Goal 2: Students will demonstrate communication skills.
Student Learning Outcomes:

• Students will demonstrate written communication skills.
• Students will demonstrate oral communication skills.

Goal 3: Students will develop critical thinking skills.
Student Learning Outcomes:

• Students will adapt standard procedures for non-routine patients.
• Students will critique images for diagnostic quality.

Goal 4: Students will model professionalism.
Student Learning Outcomes:

• Students will demonstrate a good work ethic.
• Students will participate in personal and professional growth opportunities.

Program Goals:

1. To provide a compressive computed tomography curriculum that prepares students to be academically competent to be employed and for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Computed Tomography examination.
2. To graduate computed tomography students who demonstrate competencies as defined by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
3. To graduate computed tomography students who work as team members, showing initiative and responsibility while integrating legal and ethical principles into job responsibilities.
4. To graduate computed tomography students who demonstrate expertise in the application of CT principles, instrumentation, and select appropriate protocols based on
   patient diagnosis.
5. To graduate computed tomography students who are capable of thinking critically and solving problems within their scope of practice.  
6. To provide an educational opportunity, to allow Burlington County residents and employers to meet their educational and employment goals.

Two courses are taken in the fall in seven week blocks and 2 courses are taken in the spring in seven week blocks.

Fall courses begin the last week of August and spring courses end around the second week of May. 

Courses are held on Wednesday nights from 6-9 pm. 

All classes are held on the Mount Laurel Campus.

The classes are hybrid classes so there are requirements that need to be done through Blackboard, in addition to the face-to-face involvement.

CTP 150, CTP 151, and CTP 152 are the clinical components of the program. We use the clinical sites that are used for the radiography program.  These can be found under Radiography Program FAQ.  However, if there is a site you want to go to, we can work on an articulation agreement with them. 

Total clinical hours are 270 hours with an optional summer clinical of 108 hours.

It is set up for one 9.5 hour day per week for the term.  However, we are flexible as long as the hours are completed in the term enrolled.

Admission Procedure

Steps in Applying for Admission to the Computed Tomography Certificate Program, if you hold credentials of ARRT, RT(R) and wish to be considered for the Computed Tomography program you will need to:

1. Apply to Rowan College at Burlington County using the Application (no fee).
2. Have previous college transcripts sent to the Office of Admissions.
3. Submit completed Computed Tomography Application to Director of Radiography.
4. Submit ARRT credential card and NJ State Radiology Technology License to Director of Radiography.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS JUNE 15.

Admission Criteria

Applications will be accepted until June 15 of each year. The application process will begin April 1, and end June 15. Accepted students will be notified by July 1. The number of students accepted into the program is equal to the number of available clinical spaces. Accepted applicants into the program and must meet the following criteria:

• Hold the credentials of ARRT RT(R).
• Hold a NJ State Diagnostic Radiography License.
• Have submitted a completed application with recommendation.

Accepted students must have a completed Criminal History Background Check (CHBC), Drug Screening, Physical Examination form, proof of medical insurance and current CPR cards prior to enrolling into CPT150.