Advanced Imaging

Advanced imaging is a specialized field in radiologic technology that includes computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), vascular interventional technology (VIT), and cardiovascular interventional technology (CIT). The RSI department at Kettering College offers all four certificates.

CT can be earned in 16 weeks during the fall, MRI can be earned in one and a half semesters in the spring and summer, VIT can be earned in 16 weeks in the fall, CIT can be earned in 16 weeks in the spring. Students entering Kettering College as graduates of an associate degree in radiologic technology may continue their education with certificate programs in CT, VIT, or CIT as one semester courses of study. MRI can be earned in one and a half semesters. Those students with nuclear medicine, radiation therapy, or diagnostic medical sonography may continue their education with a certificate in MRI.

All advanced imaging programs require practicum experience in the semester in which the didactic courses are taught. Each student will be evaluated on classroom and practicum experiences. Completion of the clinical portions of these certificates is competency-based. To pass each clinical course, the student must complete all competencies required by the College including some items from ARRT. Please refer to bulletin for modality specific information.

The advanced imaging programs prepare the students for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists’ post-primary certification examinations in CT, MRI, VIT, and CIT. Didactic and clinical courses help prepare for these examinations. For more information on the eligibility requirements, refer to the ARRT website: www.arrt.org. All Advanced Imaging Modalities meet ARRT structured educational requirements for certification and registration. ARRT Registry review material and CT/MRI Simulators will be incorporated into this course.

Completion of Kettering College’s Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences degree, with an emphasis in advanced imaging, provides additional training in the field, as well as advanced skills, knowledge and values that expand the radiology technologist’s role in the health care system. You’ll gain in-depth knowledge and move toward the certification level in either sectional or vascular imagining. This program is specifically for healthcare professionals that already have an associate degree and want to complete a bachelor’s degree in the area of advanced imaging.

The National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) is an organization that allows member states, districts, and territories of the United States who have comparable national standards to offer postsecondary distance education courses and programs among member states. This agreement is intended to make it easier for students to complete clinical assignments and/or take online courses offered by post-secondary institutions based in another state.

Kettering College (KC) is a member of NC-SARA and Ohio is a SARA state. However, some US states and territories are not members at this time; therefore, KC cannot offer online courses, clinical assignments,  or other forms of distance education in the following American states and territories: California, American Samoa, Guam, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI).

The Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE) is responsible for responding to formal complaints against public, independent non-profit and proprietary institutions of higher education in Ohio. While the ODHE has limited authority over colleges and universities, and cannot offer legal advice or initiate civil court cases, the Chancellor’s staff will review submitted complaints and work with student complainants and institutions.

Complaints not under the jurisdiction of the Ohio Department of Higher Education include

Complaints filed more than two years after the incident

Grade disputes

Student conduct violations

Criminal misconduct

Violations of federal law

For additional information and to submit a complaint, please see the Ohio Higher Education website

https://www.ohiohighered.org/students/complaints