Certificate in CT Scan Technician: Details, Scope, Jobs & Salary

Do you want to become a CT scan technician? If yes, you will find this article very helpful. In this article, details about CT scan technician certificate course have been provided. The article covers topics like course details, duration, eligibility criteria, admission process and career prospects.

 

Here is a quick overview of Certificate in CT Scan Technician course –

Name of the courseCertificate in CT Scan Technician
Duration6-12 months
Type of courseCertificate (Paramedical)
FieldMedical imaging technician
FeesAround 15-35K INR

 

CT Scan: Basic details

CT scan stands for Computer Tomography scan. It is also known by the name of CAT (Computerized Axial Tomography). It is a medical imaging technique used to generate images of inner human anatomy. CT scan uses X-Ray waves to generate images of internal organs of human body. Images generated this way are then used to diagnose diseases and other conditions present inside the human body and organs.

 

CT scan is used to scan inner body parts such as – soft tissues, bones, brain and blood vessels. This imaging technique makes use of X-Ray to scan inner body parts. As part of the scanning process, many X-Ray images are taken (from different angles). The images obtained this way are then studied and observed by qualified Radiologists and/or Doctors. Based on the observations, they make diagnosis.

 

Main tasks of a CT scan technician include –

  • Prepare the patient for scan
  • Carry out instructions provided by physician or radiologist
  • Provide instructions to the patient
  • Set up CT scanner and adjust necessary parameters
  • Position the patient for the scan
  • Operate the scanner (handle the controls)
  • Record the scanned images and results
  • Follow necessary safety precautions (scan dosage) and directions

 

CT scan technicians usually work under the guidance of qualified Doctors/Radiologists. They follow instructions provided by the Doctor, operate the scanner, record the images and hand over the record to the Doctor/Radiologist (for diagnosis).

 

The course being discussed in this article is ‘medical certificate course’. Yes, we are talking about ‘certificate course’ not Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree programs. You may also check – Medical courses after 12th.

 

Certificate course is not as valued as its Diploma and Degree counterparts. Still, certificate course will help one acquire basic CT scan technician skills. It will help one land entry level job at hospitals, clinics and medical imaging labs offering CT scan service.

 

Let us check out course details now-

 

Certificate in CT Scan: Course details

Nature of course: It is a paramedical certificate course. On course completion, one will get certificate from the institute. It is a job oriented medical certificate course and helps acquire key CT scan technician skills.

 

Duration

Duration: Depending upon the institute, duration could be anywhere between 6 to 12 months.

 

Eligibility criteria

Eligibility criteria: 10th or 12th passed, depending upon the institute.

Important note: Please note that only few paramedical institutes give admission to 10th passed candidates for Certificate in CT Scan Technician course. Reputed paramedical institutes offer admission to 12th passed candidates for courses such as – Certificate in CT Scan Technician, Diploma in CT Scan Technician & Degree in CT Scan/Medical Imaging Technology. So candidates are advised to properly check the reputation and accreditation of institutes, which offer direct admission to 10th passed candidates.

 

Admission process

Admission process: Depending upon the institute, it could be direct admission process of merit based admission process. Most institutes follow direct admission process.

 

Certificate in CT Scan Technician syllabus

Here are some of the important subjects present in the curriculum –

  • Anatomy & physiology
  • Skull
  • Brain
  • Spinal cord
  • Pharmacology
  • Microbiology
  • Radio physics
  • Radiation hazards
  • Positioning the patient
  • CT scan machine
  • CT procedures
  • Patient preparation
  • Relevant medication (used during CT scan)

 

CT Scan Technician scope & jobs

Since this is a certificate course, it won’t guarantee you supervisor level jobs. After completion of the course, one may land entry level technician’s post at diagnostic labs, medical imaging labs, radiography centres and hospitals or clinics offering CT scan service.

 

Also read:

MRI Scan Technician course

X-Ray Technician course

 

Salary

Starting salary of a CT scan technician depends upon factors like job location, profile of the employer and his/her skills. Depending upon the above mentioned factors, a CT scan technician could earn anywhere between 6-8k Rupees per month (at start).

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