Bulletin 2000-2002

Medical Advisor: Professor Burt

Program Director: Associate Professor Hernandez

Educational Program Director: Associate Professor Kosegi

Associate Professors: English, Mock

Assistant Professors: Appledorn, Richard

Instructor: Lewis

Lecturers: Hall, Kuster, Shiplett

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM

Length of the Program A new class begins summer session II each year and continues for 22 months.

Structure of the Professional Program The curriculum is designed for persons with no previous experience in nuclear medicine, although experienced technologists may apply for admission. During the junior year, students have classes on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday and eight hours of clinical practicum on each Tuesday and Thursday and four hours on Friday mornings. Senior students have eight hours of clinical practicum on each Monday, Wednesday, and Friday and classes on Tuesday and Thursday. Clinical practicums may also require some evening and off-hour assignments.

Design of the Professional Curriculum This degree is designed to prepare qualified nuclear medicine technologists. The principal aim of the degree is to provide students with educational experiences that will permit them to develop the competencies required to function effectively as nuclear medicine technologists. The curriculum integrates theory and clinical experience.

Opportunity for Students to Work Some part-time employment may be available in the radiology departments at the Indiana University Medical Center. There are no restrictions on the number of hours a student may work during the program. However, the student must recognize that the professional curriculum requires approximately 25 to 35 clock hours per week of on-campus participation in classroom, laboratory, and clinical course work. Study time and completion of general education courses must also be considered. While most of the professional course activities are scheduled during daytime hours Monday through Friday, there are some clinical experiences that may require student participation during evenings or other off hours. Please contact the program for more information.

Additional Cost In addition to regular university tuition and fees and textbook expenses, students should expect to pay program-related expenses. Contact the program for a current cost sheet.

Program Facilities The nuclear medicine technology program is offered in Indianapolis at the Indiana University Medical Center. The offices, classrooms, and library are located on the first floor of the Clinical Building. Students obtain clinical experience in the nuclear medicine areas of radiology departments located in University, Riley, Wishard, and Veterans Administration hospitals. Other clinical education sites in the Indianapolis area may also be used.

Accreditation The bachelor’s degree in nuclear medicine technology is fully accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology.

ADMISSION

General Information

Admission to the professional program is competitive; therefore, completion of the prerequisites does not guarantee admission to the program.

Class Size Seven students each summer session II (late June).

Specific Requirements

In addition to the School of Allied Health Sciences admission policies and procedures found at the beginning of this section of the bulletin, the following apply to the Nuclear Medicine Technology Program.

Application Deadline November 15 of the year prior to anticipated entry.

Total Number of Prerequisite Credit Hours 60.

Minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average 2.50 on a 4.00 scale. This requirement is applied at the time of program application and must be maintained. The grades from all college courses taken, including remedial courses and courses that do not meet prerequisite requirements, are considered when calculating the minimum cumulative grade point average.

Minimum Specific Grade Point Average 2.50 on a 4.00 scale for all life and physical science course work. This requirement is applied at the time of program application and must be maintained. The grades from all college life and physical sciences courses taken, including remedial courses and courses that do not meet prerequisite requirements, are considered when calculating the minimum specific grade point average.

Minimum Grade Requirement in a Stated Prerequisite Course C (2.00 on a 4.00 scale).

Interview Qualified applicants must participate in an interview. Interviews are conducted in January or early February.

Technical Standards See School of Allied Health Sciences policy.

Indiana Residents Preference Policy See School of Allied Health Sciences policy.

Volunteer Experience Volunteer experience is not required. However, applicants must observe in a nuclear medicine facility before an interview will be scheduled.

Awards The faculty will recommend to the university graduating students with superior academic performance for degrees awarded with distinction. Also, students with outstanding academic and clinical achievement during their professional program may be recognized by the program at the time of graduation.

CURRICULUM

Prerequisites

Prior to entering the program, students must complete the following minimum prerequisites. Students should consult with their academic advisors for appropriate courses and semester sequence in order to complete prerequisites. Prerequisites may be taken at any accredited college or university. The code "G" indicates a course that meets the school’s general-education requirements.

Written Communications (2 courses) (G)	4-6 cr.
(The second writing course should focus on writing a research paper.)
Verbal Communications (G)	2-3 cr.
Introductory Psychology (G)	3 cr.
Elementary Chemistry I (with lab) (G)	4-5 cr.
Elementary Chemistry II (with lab) (G)	4-5 cr.
Physics (G)	4-5 cr.
Human Anatomy (with lab) (G)	4-5 cr.
Human Physiology (with lab) (G)	4-5 cr.
College Algebra and Trigonometry or Algebra and Survey of Calculus (G)	5-6 cr.
Introduction to Computers	1-3 cr.
Science Electives	6 cr.
*Electives (to complete 60 credit hours selected from the following graduation requirements)
Humanities elective (G)	3 cr.
Social/Behavioral Science electives (G)	6 cr.
General electives	9 cr.
Total 60 cr.

A Suggested Plan of Study

Freshman

Fall
English Composition	3 cr.
Verbal Communications course	3 cr.
Algebra	3 cr.
Chemistry I (with lab)	5 cr.
Total 14 cr.
Spring
English Composition	3 cr.
Human Anatomy	5 cr.
Trigonometry or Brief Survey of Calculus	3 cr.
Chemistry II (with lab)	5 cr.
Total 16 cr.
Sophomore
Fall
Psychology	3 cr.
Human Physiology	5 cr.
Introduction to Computers	3 cr.
Science elective	3 cr.
General elective	3 cr.
Total 17 cr.
Spring
General Physics	5 cr.
Social/Behavioral Science elective	3 cr.
Humanities elective	3 cr.
Science elective	3 cr.
Total 14 cr.

Professional Program

The 60 professional credits listed below are obtained within a 22-month period and fulfill eligibility requirements for the registry examination in nuclear medicine technology.

Junior
Summer Session II
Patient Care in Radiologic Sciences AHLT R104	2 cr.
Medical Terminology AHLT R185	1 cr.
Seminar: Professional Values AHLT R207	1 cr.
Radiation Protection in Nuclear Medicine AHLT R437	1 cr.
Total 5 cr.
Fall
Projects in Nuclear Medicine Technology AHLT R410	1 cr.
Physics and Instrumentation of Nuclear Medicine I AHLT R412	2 cr.
Applications of Radionuclides I AHLT R432	3 cr.
Clinical Nuclear Medicine Practicum I AHLT R445	6 cr.
Elective (if needed for graduation)	3 cr.
Total 15 cr.
Spring
Topics: Medical Assisting in Radiology AHLT R208	2 cr.
Seminar: Nuclear Medicine In-Service I AHLT R407	1 cr.
Projects in Nuclear Medicine Technology AHLT R410	1 cr.
Physics and Instrumentation of Nuclear Medicine II AHLT R417	2 cr.
Radionuclide Measurement AHLT R422	2 cr.
Clinical Nuclear Medicine Practicum I AHLT R445	6 cr.
Elective (if needed for graduation)	3 cr.
Total 15 cr.
Senior
Summer Session I
Radiobiology in Nuclear Medicine AHLT R440	1 cr.
Clinical Nuclear Medicine Practicum II AHLT R446	2 cr.
Elective (if needed for graduation)	3 cr.
Total 6 cr.
Summer Session II
Topics: Nuclear Medicine Management AHLT R408	1 cr.
Clinical Nuclear Medicine Practicum II AHLT R446	2 cr.
Elective (if needed for graduation)	3 cr.
Total 6 cr.
Fall
Medical Care I AHLT W374	3 cr.
Seminar: Nuclear Medicine In-Service II AHLT R407	1 cr.
In Vivo and In Vitro Studies AHLT R430	1 cr.
Applications of Radionuclides II AHLT R433	2 cr.
Clinical Nuclear Medicine Practicum III AHLT R447	5 cr.
Total 12 cr.
Spring
Medical Care II AHLT W471	3 cr.
Seminar: Nuclear Medicine In-Service III AHLT R407	1 cr.
Projects in Nuclear Medicine Technology AHLT R410	3 cr.
Radiopharmaceuticals AHLT R427	2 cr.
Clinical Nuclear Medicine Practicum III AHLT R447	6 cr.
Total 15 cr.

Graduation Requirements Satisfactory completion of a minimum of 122 credit hours. All course work must be completed in compliance with the program’s and school’s academic and professional policies.

For further information, contact:

Professor Sarah Baker
Nuclear Medicine Admissions Advisor

or

Judy Kosegi
Educational Director, Radiologic Sciences Programs
IUPUI
Clinical Building 120
541 Clinical Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46202-5111
(317) 274-3802, fax: (317) 274-4074