KENT STATE UNIVERSITY SALEM CAMPUS
COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY CERTIFICATE
NAME:__________________________________ SSN: _________________________
Purpose:
Students completing this certificate program will be able to perform Computed
Tomography (CT) procedures in a healthcare setting, after completing clinical
competencies. Students are expected to take the American Registry of Radiologic
Technologist’s certification exam in CT, upon completion of the program.
Admission:
Kent State University Admission requirements apply, including assessment
testing. Regardless of admission status, all students must complete coursework
prescribed by COMPASS testing. Students with degrees may enroll in the
program. Students must submit an application to the CT program (see
application packet at www.salem.kent.edu). Students must declare themselves as
certificate candidates prior to completing one-half of the required coursework,
and must complete a minimum of 15 hours at Kent State University.
Prerequisites: Students must have completed a program in radiologic technology. Students must
satisfy the prerequisites of the MRI program as seen in the MRI Application
Packet with a minimum of a 2.50 cumulative grade point average.
Graduation: Students must pass each course with a minimum grade of “C” to receive the
certificate but must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.75 in the RIS
courses. Students must also complete all clinical education courses including all
required clinical competencies. RIS Courses may be taken credit by examination
with permission but may not be completed on a pass/fail basis.
Courses
Course No.
Credits
Semester
Grade
RIS 34084
RIS 44021
RIS 44024
RIS 44025
CT/MRI Sectional Anatomy I
Patient Management in CT
Physical Principles of CT
CT Clinical Education I
2
3
3
3
Fall
Fall
Fall
Fall
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RIS 34086
RIS 44022
RIS 44027
RIS 44083
CT/MRI Sectional Anatomy II
CT Procedures
CT Clinical Education II
Pathophysiology for Medical Imaging
2
3
3
3
Spring
Spring
Spring
Spring
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Total Credit Hours
22
Student Signature ______________________________
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Program Director Signature ______________________
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Registrar Signature _____________________________
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Dean Signature _________________________________
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