Advance Your Medical Imaging Career with a CT Technologist Certificate
The computed tomography (CT) certificate of specialization (CS) at St. Louis Community College prepares current imaging professionals to expand their skills and pursue CT credentials. Designed for radiographers, nuclear medicine technologists and radiation therapists, this program provides specialized training in computed tomography imaging.
You’ll learn key areas of computed tomography practice, including cross-sectional anatomy, CT physics and instrumentation, radiation safety and patient care. Through focused coursework, you’ll build the knowledge needed to perform CT procedures and meet industry certification requirements.
You can complete the program in two semesters or less than one year, providing a focused path to advance your medical imaging career. Graduates are eligible to take the post-primary CT registry examination through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
What is Computed Tomography at St. Louis Community College?
Computed tomography is a medical imaging technology that uses X-rays and advanced computer processing to create detailed, cross-sectional images of the body. These images help physicians identify, diagnose and monitor conditions affecting areas such as the brain, spine, chest, abdomen, pelvis and extremities.
STLCC’s CT imaging program prepares imaging professionals to:
- Operate CT scanners.
- Follow radiation safety procedures.
- Produce high-quality images.
- Provide effective patient care.
Coursework focuses on essential CT concepts, including imaging techniques, patient positioning, image evaluation and equipment operation.
Students complete CT clinical rotations at hospitals and imaging centers throughout the St. Louis region, gaining experience with diagnostic procedures and real-world patient care. Those already performing CT procedures in their current roles may apply prior experience toward program requirements.
What Can You Do with a CT Certificate?
A computed tomography certificate prepares graduates to pursue roles as registered CT technologists who operate CT and hybrid imaging equipment, perform diagnostic imaging procedures and provide essential information that supports patient care decisions. CT technologists work with patients of all ages while collaborating with physicians, radiologists and other health care professionals in hospitals, outpatient imaging centers and medical facilities.
This certificate also provides opportunities for continued professional growth in medical imaging. Graduates can use their advanced CT training to expand their skills, pursue additional imaging certifications, move into specialized clinical roles or continue their health care education.
Many professionals use CT certification as a foundation to advance their imaging careers, take on specialized responsibilities and continue building their skills in the evolving health care field.
CS in Computed Tomography
- Degree offered: Certificate of specialization
- Locations: Wildwood
- Hours to complete: 18
- Program contact name: Austin Turner, PhD, CNMT, PET, RT(MR)(CT), MRSO, CCRC
- Program contact email: ctprogram@stlcc.edu
Tuition for district residents is $127 per credit hour for in-district students. Find out more about our straightforward and low-cost tuition structure.
Additional student expenses include criminal background check, five panel drug screen, physical exam and immunization record or titers, purified protein derivative (PPD) skin test and current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (CPR card).
Admission Requirements
The CT certificate of specialization is designed for graduates of an associate degree radiologic science program and registered radiologic technologist, nuclear medicine technologist or radiation therapist entering the field of computed tomography.
Prerequisites for CT certificate program:
- Must be a registered radiologic technologist with ARRT RT(R), a registered nuclear medicine technologist with ARRT RT(N) or NMTCB (CNMT), or a registered radiation therapist with ARRT RT(T) credential.
- Pre-Entry Course Requirements (PDF)
Why You Should Choose STLCC's CT Program
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