Mar 04, 2026  
Dallas College Catalog 2025-2026 
    
Dallas College Catalog 2025-2026 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Computed Tomography Advanced Technical Certificate

Location(s): Brookhaven


Note: This program may lead to an occupational license for which a prior criminal history may make a student ineligible. For more information, please visit: https://www.dallascollege.edu/hb1508.

(Advanced Technical Certificate)

Brookhaven campus only

  • Students pursuing this award program are required to meet Texas Success Initiative (TSI)  standards and course prerequisites.
  • Complete at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College.

Degree Plan Code: ATC.RAD.COMP.TOMO

This program prepares the student to further their radiologic science career with a specialty in computed tomography. The CT technologist uses radiation to produce cross-sectional images of the patient which are used by the physician to make a diagnosis. For the vast majority of the diagnostic procedures, the CT technologist has total responsibility for the care and well-being of the patient and must be prepared to produce quality images with care and empathy.

This program is for graduates or students in their last semester of a radiography program and/or are registered radiographer by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist licensed by the Texas Department of Health.

Prerequisite Total: 3 Credit Hours


Semester Total: 5 Credit Hours


Semester Total: 9 Credit Hours


Minimum Hours Required: 17 Credit Hours


Note(s)


  • Grading policies for some programs in the School of Health Sciences (SOHS) may differ from the college standard, employing an alternative grading system that reflects industry competency standards. This system ensures graduates meet the rigorous, competency-based requirements of the healthcare industry. A minimum grade requirement of “C” or better for ALL the courses in the SOHS is required. For more information, see Grades and GPA  
  • Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four-year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice.