Associate of Science in Radiography

Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis

Program Director: Associate Professor Hernandez

Medical Advisor: Professor Cohen

Associate Professors: Baker, Kosegi, Long, Rafert

Assistant Professors: Kehrein

Assistant Clinical Professors: Cox, Robinson

Clinical Lecturer: DeVore

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM

Length of the Program A new class begins in late June of each year and continues for 22 months, including all summer sessions.

Structure of the Program The two-year curriculum for radiography is based on a combination of professional courses, general-education courses, and clinical experience. Professional classes and clinical experience are scheduled from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Students are also required to participate in clinical experience on 10 Saturday or Sunday mornings, during approximately four weeks of evening rotations and one holiday during the 22-month period. Indiana University holidays are observed. The schedule of classes and clinical experiences follow the IUPUI academic calendar. Vacations must be taken in the breaks between academic sessions of the university.

Design of the Professional Curriculum The lecture material and the clinical experiences are integrated.

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

Feasibility of Students Having a Part-Time Job 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 25-32 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 the daytime hours on Monday through Friday, there are several clinical experiences that require student participation on weekends and evenings. Please contact the program for more information.

Program Facilities The Radiography Program is offered in Indianapolis at the Indiana University Medical Center. The program offices, classrooms, and laboratory facilities are located on the first floor of the Clinical Building. Students obtain clinical experience in the radiology departments located in Indiana University, Riley, Wishard, and Veterans Administration hospitals and Regenstrief Health Center and St. Francis Hospital (Beech Grove).

Accreditation The associate degree program in radiography is fully accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 900, Chicago, IL 60606-2901.

ADMISSION

General Information

Students accepted into the program must complete the school’s and the following program admission requirements prior to the first day of classes. Admission to the professional program is competitive; therefore, completion of the prerequisites does not guarantee admission to the program.

Criteria Used for Selection of Class In the selection of applicants to be offered admission, the Radiologic Science Admission Committee considers academic background, including total and science/math GPA, the completion of general-education courses that are part of the associate degree curriculum, any background applicants may have in a health care related area, previous application for admission to the program, and the results of a personal interview.

Class Size 36 each June (beginning of summer session II).

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 Radiography Program.

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

Total Number of Prerequisite Credit Hours 7.

Minimum Qualifications Meeting minimum criteria listed below will qualify applicants for continuation of the admission process. It does not guarantee admission to the program. Applicants for admission to the Associate of Science in Radiography degree may qualify for admission consideration in one of two ways:

1. Applicants with fewer than 12 credit hours
   Completion of fewer than 12 credit hours of GPA-earning courses including the prerequisite courses in composition (ENG W131) and algebra (MATH 111).

   Qualifying Criteria:

   1. High school cumulative academic GPA of at least 3.00 on a 4.00 scale. The high school GPA is calculated using college preparatory academic courses only. Other courses, such as band, chorus, physical education, etc., are removed from the GPA when it is calculated.

   2. High school math/science GPA of at least 3.00 on a 4.00 scale.

   3. Qualifications for regular admission to IUPUI if not already admitted.

   4. College GPA of at least 2.50 on a 4.00 scale.

   5. No less than a C in either of the prerequisite courses.

2. Applicants with 12 or more credit hours
   Completion of a minimum of 12 credit hours of GPA-earning courses to include the prerequisite courses in composition (ENG W131) and algebra (MATH 111).

   Qualifying Criteria:

   1. College GPA of at least 2.50 on a 4.00 scale for all college work completed. (Course grades from all institutions attended will be used.)

   2. No less than a C in either of the prerequisite courses.

   3. College math/science GPA of at least 2.30 on a 4.00 scale.

   4. All college courses taken, including remedial courses, are considered when calculating the minimum total GPA and math/science GPA.

The criteria listed above represent the minimum criteria. The required grade point averages will be applied at the time of application and must be maintained at the completion of each enrollment period. Applicants who do not meet the GPA requirements when they apply may request a reactivation of their application if they subsequently meet the GPA requirements and the class selection process has not been completed.

High School Applicants Check with your school to see if you can earn college credit while in high school to complete the two prerequisite courses.

GED Applicants Those who have completed the GED certificate must qualify under Section B above. In addition to the required prerequisite courses, the GED applicant must include a college science course in the minimum of 12 credits to qualify.

College Applicants All applicants with more than 12 credit hours of GPA-earning courses must qualify under Section B regardless of high school background.

Interview An interview is required for admission. However, if the number of applications to the program far exceeds the number of positions available, the program admissions committee reserves the right to limit the number of applicants interviewed to two times the number of positions available in the class. Interviews are scheduled during late January.

Technical Requirements See School of Allied Health Sciences policy.

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

Volunteer Experience The admissions committee urges all interested applicants to spend time observing or volunteering in a radiology department. If you cannot arrange to do so at a local hospital by calling the chief technologist and indicating your desire to learn more about the field, a time can be scheduled in one of the Medical Center hospital departments.

CURRICULUM

Prerequisites

Professional Program

Courses in the professional program are sequential and, therefore, must be taken in the order specified by the program faculty. The code "G" indicates a course that meets the school’s general-education requirements.

First Year
Summer Session I
Prerequisites
English Composition ENG W131 (G)	3 cr.
Intermediate Algebra MATH 111 (G)	4 cr.
First Year
Summer Session II
Introduction to Clinical Radiography AHLT R103	2 cr.
Patient Care in Radiologic Sciences AHLT R104	2 cr.
Medical Terminology AHLT R1851	1 cr.
Seminar: Professional Values AHLT R207	1 cr.
Total 6 cr.
Fall
Radiographic Procedures I AHLT R101	4 cr.
Principles of Radiography I AHLT R102	3 cr.
Clinical Experience in Radiography I AHLT R181	4 cr.
Topics: Radiography Procedures Laboratory AHLT R208	1 cr.
Human Biology BIOL N212	2 cr.
Human Biology Laboratory BIOL N213	1 cr.
Total 15 cr.
Spring
Radiographic Procedures II AHLT R201	3 cr.
Principles of Radiography II AHLT R202	3 cr.
Clinical Experience in Radiography II AHLT R182	4 cr.
Topics: Medical Assisting in Radiology AHLT R208	2 cr.
Human Biology BIOL N2141	2 cr.
Human Biology Laboratory BIOL N215	1 cr.
Total 15 cr.
Second Year
Summer Session I
Clinical Correlation (AHLT R281, R282, or R283)	1 cr.
Clinical Experience (AHLT R281, R282, or R283)	2 cr.
Topics: Darkroom AHLT R208	1 cr.
Total 4 cr.
Summer Session II
Clinical Experience (AHLT R281, R282, or R283)	2 cr.
Clinical Correlation (AHLT R281, R282, or R283)	1 cr.
Total 3 cr.
Fall
Pathology AHLT R200	2 cr.
Principles of Radiography III AHLT R222	3 cr.
Physics Applied to Radiology AHLT R250	3 cr.
Clinical Correlation (AHLT R281, R282, or R283)	2 cr.
Clinical Experience (AHLT R281, R282, or R283)	4 cr.
Oral Communications COMM R110 or C180 (G)	3 cr.
Total 17 cr.
Spring
Radiographic Procedures III AHLT R205	3 cr.
Experiments and Quality Control AHLT R253	2 cr.
Radiation Biology and Protection in Diagnostic Radiology AHLT R260	1 cr.
Clinical Correlation (AHLT R281, R282, or R283)	2 cr.
Clinical Experience (AHLT R281, R282, or R283)	4 cr.
Social/Behavioral Science Elective1 (G)	3 cr.
Total 15 cr.

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.

Graduation Requirements Satisfactory completion of 82 credit hours to include 20 credit hours of graduation requirements and 62 credit hours of professional courses. All course work must be completed in compliance with the program’s and school’s academic and professional policies.

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