Selective Admission: Computed Tomography Advanced
- Program: Computed Tomography Advanced
- Pathway: Health Science
Computed Tomography Advanced Program
Computed Tomography Advanced (CT) is a selective admission program. Applying to TCC does not mean you have applied to our CT Program.
After being accepted to TCC, you must meet the following requirements to be eligible to apply to our CT Program.
Am I eligible to apply?
Check to see that you have met the following eligibility requirements:
Grade Point Average (GPA)
You must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 from your radiography, nuclear medicine and/or radiation therapy program to apply to our program.
TCC Student ID Number
First, you must apply to TCC.
Apply online with ApplyTCC (use Firefox or Chrome for the best experience)
- Application instructions: How to Apply for Admission
Once you are accepted as a student at TCC, you will get a TCC Student ID number.
You need a TCC Student ID number for your application to our CT Program.
Texas Success Initiative (TSI)
You must meet the TSI requirements to apply to our CT Program.
Questions? See TSI Assessment.
Professional Registration & Licenses
You must currently be registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists ® (ARRT) or the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB), be in good standing and have no violations.
Your current license must be in 1 or more:
- Radiography
- Nuclear Medicine
- Radiation Therapy
You must also have an active Texas Medical Board MRT license.
CPR Certification
We require that you submit a copy of your current CPR card with your application to the program.
Performance Requirements
During your time in our program and throughout your career, you must meet performance requirements to ensure patient safety and welfare.
Language Proficiency
If English was not the primary language of your high school, you must provide documentation of proof of English proficiency by submitting the results of either of the following:
- TOEFL iBT®
(Internet-based Test of English as a Foreign Language)
You must earn a passing score of 83. - IELTS
(International English Language Testing System assessment of English language proficiency)
You must earn an IELTS Band Score of overall 6.5 with a minimum score of 6 in all areas.
Immunizations
Texas law and applicable health-care standards establish immunization requirements for students participating in health-related courses involving patient contact. Texas law also provides exemptions from certain immunization requirements for medical contraindications, reasons of conscience, including religious belief, and active-duty military service. Students seeking a statutory exemption must submit the documentation required by Texas law and Tarrant County College (TCC) student onboarding procedures.
Requesting a Statutory Exemption
Under Texas law and Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) (opens in a new tab) regulations, you may request an exemption from required immunizations for:
- Reasons of conscience, including recognized religious beliefs
- Medical contraindications (supported by licensed physician documentation)
- Active-duty service in the U.S. military
Submitting an exemption request does not disqualify you from applying to or being considered for admission to a TCC Health Sciences program. Students seeking an exemption must submit required documentation following official TCC student onboarding procedures prior to established clinical placement deadlines.
Important Information Regarding Clinical Site Placement
While TCC honors statutory exemptions under Texas law, hands-on clinical education takes place at external hospitals, clinics, and partner health-care facilities:
- Clinical facility or other third-party clinical partner rules: External clinical affiliates establish and enforce their own independent health and safety requirements (including specific vaccination mandates such as Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR), Varicella (Chickenpox), Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Tetanus, Diphtheria & Pertussis (TDaP), flu, or COVID-19).
- No College Guarantee: TCC cannot require an external partner facility to accept a student who has received an immunization exemption. The clinical facility makes the final determination regarding site access.
- Impact on Program Completion: Successfully completing all mandatory clinical rotation hours and competencies is required to earn your degree or certificate. If a clinical partner declines an exemption and an alternate placement cannot be secured, you may face progression delays or be unable to complete the program
Post-Acceptance Requirements
You need to be prepared to meet the following additional requirements—before the first day of class—if you are accepted to our program:
- Physical Exam
- Health Insurance
- Criminal Background Check/Drug Screening
You will learn more about these requirements after acceptance.
Contact
TCC Trinity River
Health Science Career Advising
Email TR.HealthCareAdvising@tccd.edu
Visit Health Science Career Advising for more contact options.
TCC Trinity River
Maurice C. Saavedra MSRS R.T.(R)(CT)(ARRT)
Program Director
Updated September 18, 2026