Computed Tomography

Computed Tomography (CT) is a specialized branch of radiology. A CT technologist works closely with patients and physicians to create 3-D images of inside the human body. This modality is a frontrunner in trauma intervention. CT technologists also help to diagnose strokes, heart attacks, cancer, and many other diseases of the human body using advanced imaging equipment.

Program Description

Enjoy the flexibility of online learning! The Cox College Computed Tomography Program is completed online in just 6 months. Students have the option of using pre-arranged clinical sites in Springfield, Missouri, or arranging their own clinical affiliations at almost any diagnostic imaging facility in the country. Students are prepared for the ARRT registry in CT. All courses in the CT program can be transferred to the Cox College Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Imaging degree program.

CT students opting to complete clinical rotations in Springfield will benefit from several available clinical sites and a variety of scanners. Our current clinical affiliates in Springfield provide training on GE, Toshiba and Siemens systems as well as 8, 16, 32, and 64-slice scanner configurations.

Application and Admissions

Admission Deadline: April 30th
Interviews: May 1st-15th
Decisions Mailed: May 15th-31st

To apply to the Cox College CT Program, the applicant must:

• Complete the general Cox College application  and select the Diagnostic Imaging Program application
• Download and submit the Diagnostic Imaging Specialty application

The Diagnostic Imaging Program Application should include these documents:

• Personal essay
• Two personal references (one faculty and one clinical)
• Radiologic Technology transcripts and all college transcripts
• Copy of professional credentialing/license card (or scheduled test date)

Send completed application forms and documents to:

Tuition and Fees

• $2,971 tuition for the 6-month program*
• Students purchase required text and/or review books.

*Beginning Fall 2013 all specialty imaging programs are offered through the Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Imaging (BSDI) degree program.  Pricing for all specialty imaging tracts will move from the current programmatic fee to a per credit hour fee.  For tuition pricing and scholarship information for please contact the Bursars office.