Computed Tomography and MRI Diploma (D45200)

The Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technology curriculum prepares the individual to use specialized equipment to visualize cross-sectional anatomical structures and aid physicians in the demonstration of pathologies and disease processes. Individuals entering this curriculum must be a registered or registry-eligible radiologic technologist, radiation therapist, or nuclear medicine technologist.

Course work prepares the technologist to provide patient care and perform studies utilizing imaging equipment, professional communication, and quality assurance in scheduled and emergency procedures through academic and clinical studies.

Graduates may be eligible to sit for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist Advanced-Level testing in Computed Tomography and/or Magnetic Resonance Imaging examinations. They may find employment in facilities that perform these imaging procedures.

Course and Hour Requirements

Major Courses

Course Number	Title	Class Hours	Lab Hours	Clinical Hours	Credits
CAT 210	CT Physics & Equipment	3	0		3
CAT 211	CT Procedures	4	0		4
CAT 225	CT Clinical Practicum	0	0	15	5
CAT 226	CT Clinical Practicum	0	0	18	6
MRI 210	MRI Physics and Equipment	3	0		3
MRI 211	MRI Procedures	4	0		4
MRI 225	MRI Clinical Practicum	0	0	15	5
MRI 226	MRI Clinical Practicum	0	0	18	6

Total Major Hours: 36

General Education Courses

Communications:

Course Number	Title	Class Hours	Lab Hours	Clinical Hours	Credits
ENG 111	Writing and Inquiry	3	0		3
PSY 150	General Psychology	3	0		3

Total General Education Hours: 6

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 42

Suggested Sequence of Courses

FIRST YEAR

Fall Semester

Course Number	Title	Class Hours	Lab Hours	Clinical Hours	Credits
CAT 211	CT Procedures	4	0		4
CAT 225	CT Clinical Practicum	0	0	15	5
ENG 111	Writing and Inquiry	3	0		3
	Total Credit Hours:	7	0	15	12

Spring Semester

Course Number	Title	Class Hours	Lab Hours	Clinical Hours	Credits
CAT 210	CT Physics & Equipment	3	0		3
CAT 226	CT Clinical Practicum	0	0	18	6
PSY 150	General Psychology	3	0		3
	Total Credit Hours:	6	0	18	12

SECOND YEAR

Fall Semester

Course Number	Title	Class Hours	Lab Hours	Clinical Hours	Credits
MRI 211	MRI Procedures	4	0		4
MRI 225	MRI Clinical Practicum	0	0	15	5
	Total Credit Hours:	4	0	15	9

Spring Semester

Course Number	Title	Class Hours	Lab Hours	Clinical Hours	Credits
MRI 210	MRI Physics and Equipment	3	0		3
MRI 226	MRI Clinical Practicum	0	0	18	6
	Total Credit Hours:	3	0	18	9

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 42