Program Details

Career Studies Certificate in Computerized Tomography

Career Studies Certificate

Virginia Highlands Community College

This program prepares students to become a CT radiographer.

Program Overview & Guidance

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Program Guidance Element	What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree	This program prepares students to become a CT radiographer.
Considerations When Selecting Courses	Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year Connect with an advisor at your community college and Virginia Highlands Community College within your first year via College Connect
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses
Doing More With Your Degree
Program Successes & Highlights

Program Credit Requirements

Credit and Course Requirements for the Program are expected in a future release. Please look above to see if a Transfer Guide is available for this program. If you are a current Virginia Community College student or are planning to start at a Virginia Community College before transferring to this institution and program, please follow the Transfer Guide to plan your courses at the community college.

If you wish to see how your credits may apply, you can:

Contact the institution where a staff member can help you map your credits to the requirements for this program.
View the program requirements listed in the institution's catalog.

If you are interested in the cost of attending this institution, please visit the institution's cost page to review costs

What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?

Transfer Guidance Element	What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School	The successful completion of an associate degree through dual enrollment may provide scholarship opportunities with four-year schools.
Credit for Prior Learning	Students planning to transfer are encouraged to check with the transfer institution to confirm acceptance of A.P. credits.
Did You Know That...	Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree? Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at: Virginia Highlands Community College

College Level Information

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College Fit Guidance	What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me?
Transfer Student Catalog Year	Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance
First Year Student Catalog Year	Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions	The GAA application process varies by transfer institution. Please visit the Campus Connection Center in ISC 133 for specific application processes.

Where Can This Degree Transfer

This section displays degrees most closely related to this program and to which you may be able to transfer. So, you can use this list to find the next degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to visit that program page.

Institution	Title	Degree	Award Name	Award Level	Delivery Mode
Virginia Commonwealth University	Clinical Radiation with concentration in Nuclear Medicine Technology, Bachelor of Science	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Virginia Commonwealth University	Clinical Radiation with concentration in Nuclear Medicine Technology, Bachelor of Science	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Central Virginia Community College	AAS in Radiologic Technology	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person
Piedmont Virginia Community College	Associate of Applied Science Degree in Radiography	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Southwest Virginia Community College	Associate of Applied Science Degree in Radiography	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	Hybrid
Tidewater Community College	Associate of Applied Science - Radiography	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person
Virginia Western Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Radiography Degree	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Virginia Commonwealth University	Clinical Radiation Sciences with concentration in Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Bachelor of Science	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Virginia Commonwealth University	Clinical Radiation Sciences with concentration in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Second Modality), Bachelor of Science	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Virginia Commonwealth University	Clinical Radiation Sciences with concentration in Radiography, Bachelor of Science	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Virginia Commonwealth University	Clinical Radiation Sciences with concentration in Radiography (Degree Completion), Bachelor of Science	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Virginia Commonwealth University	Clinical Radiation Sciences with concentration in Radiation Therapy, Bachelor of Science	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Virginia Commonwealth University	Clinical Radiation Sciences with concentration in Radiation Therapy (Degree Completion), Bachelor of Science	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Virginia Commonwealth University	Clinical Radiation Sciences with concentration in Radiation Therapy (Second Modality), Bachelor of Science	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person

Careers Where This Degree Applies

O*Net Code	Name	Description	Parent
25-1071.00	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.	Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
29-2034.00	Radiologic Technologists and Technicians	Take x-rays and CAT scans or administer nonradioactive materials into patient's bloodstream for diagnostic or research purposes. Includes radiologic technologists and technicians who specialize in other scanning modalities.	Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations

Cost To Complete

This section provides you with a very high-level estimate of your costs and is purely intended as a guide. You should consult the institution via College Connect to get a more detailed estimate based on the totality of your circumstances. The selections below are based on information gathered from your Profile and the estimated costs are calculated based on the 17 credits remaining to be completed

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Estimated Cost for the Plan Name Not Provided at Virginia Highlands Community College These costs are based on an estimated 1 semesters or 0.5 years remaining to complete this degree (assuming a full-time load of 16 hours per semester)
Category		Cost	Basis	Cost (To You)	Estimated Benefits	Net Cost	Notes
Tuition		$172	Per Credit	$2,924	$0	$2,924

*Please note that the above estimated costs do not include all Federal, State or other financial aid, grants, scholarships, etc. for which you may qualify. All such aid could substantially reduce these costs.

Other Financial Aid to Pay for College:

You may be eligible for additional financial aid from Federal, State, and Local sources. Military education benefits are not considered in determining eligibility for federal financial aid. Everyone is therefore encouraged to apply for federal financial aid by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), because many will qualify for additional educational funds like Pell Grants, worth over $5,500/yr.