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Computed Tomography Imaging Technology
Our program prepares the graduate to use specialized radiography equipment to visualize cross-sectional anatomical structures and aid physicians in demonstrating pathologies and disease processes.
Begin Your Journey
- Gain the fundamental knowledge and skills utilizing imaging equipment, professional communication, and quality assurance in scheduled and emergency procedures needed to enter the industry.
- Experience the flexibility of hybrid classes that allow clinical scheduling around your working hours.
- Receive hands-on, one-on-one training from highly qualified instructors with years of experience.
Graduates qualify for employment opportunities with hospitals, medical centers, outpatient cancer centers, physicians’ offices, and freestanding imaging centers. Sit for the ARRT Advanced-Level testing in Computed Tomography to qualify for advancement in employment opportunities in administration, equipment application specialists, and equipment sales and education. Explore a career in computed tomography imaging technology.
Expenses estimated over the two-year program timeline.
In addition to tuition and books, students are responsible for extra costs for uniforms,
supplies, medical exam, insurance, and travel to clinical sites.
ITEM | IN-STATE COST | OUT-OF-STATE COST |
Tuition* | $1,368.00 | $4,824.00 |
Student Activity Fee | $70.00 | $70.00 |
Technology Fee | $96.00 | $96.00 |
Additional Program fees | $150.00 | $150.00 |
Malpractice Insurance | $36.00 | $36.00 |
Medical Record Tracking | $20.00 | $20.00 |
Textbooks | $700.00 | $700.00 |
Uniform | $280.00 | $280.00 |
Criminal Background Check & Drug Screening | $108.00 | $108.00 |
*Program credit hours: 18 – $76.00 per credit hour in-state tuition, $268.00 per credit hour out-of-state tuition.
Sandhills is committed to the belief that every student should have an opportunity to pursue an education, regardless of financial resources. We are here to guide you through the financial aid system to make costs more manageable and higher education more accessible.
Application Requirements
Individuals entering this curriculum must hold an Associate Degree and primary registry in Radiography or Radiation Therapy by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or, in Nuclear Medicine by the ARRT or the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB).
Students who are completing the final semester in one of these programs may be eligible to apply, and should speak with the program coordinator.
Admission Process
Program seats will be awarded on a first come, first-serve basis after meeting admission requirements and completing the College application process.
- College Application: Complete the SCC admissions application online.
- Transcripts: Submit official (sealed) high school/high school equivalency and all college transcripts to the admissions office.
- Health Sciences Application: Complete the Health Sciences program application online.
Application Deadlines
Priority applications are due by the last Friday in November. Students are encouraged to apply during the fall or spring semester prior to their anticipated entry. Seating is limited. Qualified applicants will be placed until the program limit is reached.
Program Format
The CT program begins only in the spring semester. Classes are held on weekdays, in the day-time only, face-to-face at the main campus in Pinehurst or online. Flexible clinical assignments take place at various locations in Moore and surrounding counties, and may occur in the evenings or on weekends.
Students who are offered seats in a Health Science program must complete additional requirements such as CPR certification and other requirements detailed below prior to beginning clinical training. The clinical training onset varies by program. Specific dates and details will be communicated in your acceptance letter.
Program Orientation
Attend the mandatory program orientation where all conditional acceptance requirements will be detailed. Failure to attend may result in your acceptance being revoked.
Drug Screen & Criminal Background Check
Drug screens and criminal background checks are required by our clinical affiliates in order to attend clinical rotations. Students with positive drug screen, criminal charges, or criminal convictions may not be able to attend clinicals, and therefore will be unable to progress within the program. Complete information regarding the procedure will be provided at the program orientation.
Immunization Requirements
Proof of all childhood immunizations and other specific vaccines, including:
Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, & Pertussis)
Varicella (Chicken Pox)
MMR (Measles, Mumps, & Rubella)
Hepatitis B* (six month series)
Tuberculosis Skin Test
Influenza: required annually
COVID-19: see below
Sandhills Community College does not require specific immunizations in order to enroll or attend classes on campus. However, Health Sciences and Nursing programs require clinical hours. Students admitted to an SCC Health Sciences or Nursing program must comply with the requirements set by outside clinical agencies, which may include a criminal background check, drug screen, physical, and/or specific vaccines. Decisions about an individual student’s presence in the clinical environment are made by the clinical agencies.
We are guests in our clinical facilities and in order to have clinical privileges, must abide by their requirements for students and faculty. Notice of changes of agency requirements may or may not provide us with much notice.
If requirements are made by a SCC clinical agency and a student chooses not to comply, they may not be eligible to complete the clinical requirements of the program and thus become unable to enter or complete a course and the program.
Management of these requirements is reserved to Sandhills Community College employees only. Students may not contact clinical agencies directly to discuss requirements. Doing say may result in denial of admission or dismissal from a program.
All immunizations must be completed before program entrance.
* This program is not financial aid eligible.
Course Hours Per Week | Semester Hours | ||||
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First Semester (Fall) | Class | Lab | Clinic | Credit | |
CAT-211 | CT Procedures | 4 | 0 | 4 | |
CAT-225 | CT Clinical Practicum | 0 | 0 | 15 | 5 |
Credit Hours | 4 | 0 | 15 | 9 | |
Second Semester (Spring) | Class | Lab | Clinic | Credit | |
CAT-210 | CT Physics & Equipment | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
CAT-226 | CT Clinical Practicum | 0 | 0 | 18 | 6 |
Credit Hours | 3 | 0 | 18 | 9 | |
Total Required Minimum Semester Hours Credit | 18 |
Contact
General Health Sciences Admissions Questions
donadiot@sandhills.edu
Denise Nash, CT Program Coordinator
159 Kennedy Hall
nashd@sandhills.edu