CT Program Requirements

All prerequisites requirements and policies regarding certificate or degree completion can be found in the catalog of the college issuing the certificate or degree, or by contacting the Educational Programs in Collaboration (EPiC) Consortium council member of the college issuing the certificate or degree.    

There are 16 core program credits is required for program completion.

1. A student must maintain the minimum grade requirement as indicated for each course or and in accordance with the policies of the college issuing the certificate
2. Application to complete the certification examination administered by the  American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) is granted only if the student fulfills all academic and clinical criteria established by the ARRT, the EPiC program and the college issuing the terminal award of a degree or certificate. Please refer to the ARRT Certification Handbook or contact the ARRT for eligibility requirements.
3. A student must complete and pass all clinical access requirements as determined by clinical education providers. These include health related evaluations, criminal background check(s) and drug screening. Failure to successfully pass any of these requirements will require that the student withdraw from the CT program.
4. All policies regarding certificate or degree completion can be found in the catalog of the college issuing the certificate or degree, or by contacting the EPiC Consortium Council member of the college issuing the certificate or degree (Radiography Program Director).

• Students will be required to undergo a physical examination, immunizations, a drug screen and criminal background check prior to and potentially during clinical placement according to EPiC Consortium policies as required by affiliating clinical education providers.
• Students who have a misdemeanor or felony conviction will also be required to submit a pre-application to the ARRT to determine eligibility to complete the MRI certification exam earning nationally recognized professional credentials. For more information, visit the ARRT website.
• Students will be required to maintain certification in Healthcare Provider CPR according to EPiC Consortium policies as required by affiliating clinical education providers during enrollment in the clinical education courses.
• Students will be required to maintain professional liability insurance according to EPiC Consortium policies as required by affiliating clinical education providers during enrollment in the clinical education courses.
• Students will be required to adhere to the uniform and personal appearance code according to EPiC Consortium policies as required by affiliating clinical education providers during enrollment in the clinical education courses.

The CT Program requires students to have the following vaccinations, CPR, and health insurance once admitted into the program:

• Tuberculosis (Two skin tests or one blood test)
• Measles
• Rubeola
• Rubella
• Tetanus
• Diphtheria
• Pertussis
• Hepatitis B
• Varicella
• Influenza
• COVID
• other immunizations as required.

Students should be aware some vaccinations require a series of injections. Students are encouraged to consult with their healthcare provider before starting the program to ensure they can meet these immunization requirements.

• Trinity Health - Grand Rapids
• Trinity Health - Muskegon
• Holland Hospital 
• University of Michigan Health - West
• Spectrum Health