The Computed Tomography Technology curriculum prepares students to use specialized equipment to visualize cross-sectional anatomical structures and aid physicians in the demonstration of pathologies and disease processes. Individuals entering this curriculum must be registered or registry-eligible by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in radiography, radiation therapy, or nuclear medicine technology. Nuclear medicine technology applicants may also be registered or registry eligible by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB).

Coursework prepares the technologist to provide patient care and perform studies utilizing imaging equipment, professional communication, and quality assurance in scheduled and emergency procedures through academic and clinical studies.

Graduates may be eligible to sit for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist Advanced-Level testing in Computed Tomography. They may find employment in facilities which perform these imaging procedures.

ECC is approved by the North Carolina Community College System to offer the Computed Tomography Technology Curriculum. ECC has entered into a Level III Instructional Service Agreement with Johnston Community College and Vance-Granville Community College to better meet the needs of healthcare facilities across eastern North Carolina. This collaborative program is referred to as the Eastern North Carolina Consortium of Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging program. Each semester the curriculum is offered through ECC and taught at one or more of the colleges within the Consortium.

The CT curriculum is offered twice per year: Summer-Fall (July-December) and Spring-Summer (January-June). Class meets one day per week.

• The Summer-Fall curriculum is offered at JCC in Smithfield, NC. Depending on enrollment, the curriculum may also be offered at Edgecombe Community College (Rocky Mount Campus) or Vance Granville Community College (Franklin Campus or South Campus).
• The Spring-Summer curriculum is offered in a hybrid format. The majority of the class days are conducted via LIVE video conference. This format provides interactive learning while allowing students the flexibility of attending live classes remotely.

In all health sciences programs, students are assigned clinical rotations with area health care agencies. The student must meet employee health standards and the criminal background and drug screening requirements of the agency at the student’s expense before or at any time after beginning the program.

Admission Policy and Procedures

Admission into health science programs is competitive. The number of students accepted into the program is determined by clinical space available and may, therefore, vary each term.

Step I Application to ECC and the CT program (Must be completed by March 1st for Fall applicants and October 1st for Spring applicants.)

1. Online ECC application for admission
2. Completed CT program application Applying for spring-summer (January-June): Preference given to applications received by November 30. Applying for summer-fall (July-December): Preference is given to applications received by March 1
3. Official high school transcripts or equivalency
4. Official transcripts of all prior college course work (current)
5. Verification of ARRT/other registration (if applicable)

Step II: Ranking

Eligible applicants are ranked based on the categories listed on the “Applicant Points Explanation Sheet.” Eligibility is based on GPA and availability of all supporting documentation required in Step I.

Step III: Conditional Acceptance

Eligible applicants will receive a letter of conditional acceptance, a medical form, drug screen, background screen, and Healthcare Provider CPR instructions. Correspondence will be made via my.edgecombe.edu email.

• Accept or reject the seat in writing to the CT/MRI Admissions Counselor.
• Complete the medical form, background, drug screen, and CPR requirements by the deadlines.

Step IV:  Clinical Placement & Final Acceptance

Applicants who meet the clinical agency’s employee health standards, background and drug screen requirements will be notified of final acceptance.