Stellar Career College Chicago

Diploma in Computed Tomography (CT)

Program Overview

The Computed Tomography (CT) Technologist program at Stellar Career College prepares graduates becomes CT Technologist. The CT program offers graduate Radiologic Technologists, Radiation Therapists, and graduate Nuclear Medicine Technologists the opportunity to complete both didactic coursework and clinical skills experience necessary to prepare to meet eligibility for the professional certification in this field. The program focuses on specific skills and knowledge necessary to become proficient in this field. 

The program also offers clinical externship for Computed Tomography Technologist that is required for the certification. After successfully completing the program, students will be awarded the Certificate of Completion from Stellar Career College approved by the State. Graduates will be eligible to take the Computed Tomography Examination of American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Program Objectives

The Computed Tomography  (CT) Technologist program prepares graduates to:

  1. Apply radiation safety in the clinical setting,
  2. Interpret orders for diagnostic imaging procedures,
  3. Demonstrate effective communication in a healthcare setting, and
  4. Apply knowledge and learning to professional development in the field of computed tomography. 

Program Highlights

Program Duration: 10 months

Clock Hours: 835

Quarter Credit Hours: 36.50

Program Admission Requirements

Prerequisites

  1. Applicants must hold a valid Radiology/X-Ray, Nuclear Medicine, or Radiation Therapy license to enroll in this program

Admission 

  1. Enrollment is open for students on any day of the week. They will also be notified about the start date after confirmation of their registration.
  2. You must submit a high school diploma, General Education Diploma (GED), a college transcript, or an equivalent certificate.

Registration

Applicants must fill out and sign an enrollment agreement that outlines their obligations toward the institute.

Entrance Assessment

Applicants must pass the following required assessment tests:

  1. Stellar Career College Learning Management Orientation Completion Test
  2. Stellar Career College Digital Literacy Test

These assessment tests can be taken online or at the College campus by appointment. Assessment tests are offered free of cost to prospective students.

More Information

  1. Occupational Outlook and Wage Statistics from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Click Here)
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Accreditation and Approvals

Accreditation

Stellar Career College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC), 2101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 302, Arlington, VA 22201, telephone 703- 247-4212. ACCSC is a US Department of Education approved accrediting Agency.

ICHE Approval

Stellar Career College, Crown Point, Indiana a satellite location of SCC Chicago, Is approved by the Indiana Commission for Higher Education (ICHE). For more information on ICHE approval, you may contact the Indiana Commission for Higher Education at 101 W. Ohio Street, Suite 300, Indianapolis, IN 46204, phone number (317) 232-1320 or visit www.in.gov/che.