Associate of Science in Radiography

Indiana University Northwest

Medical Director: Doshi

Program Director: Professor Adler

Clinical Coordinator: Associate Professor Ledbetter

Adjunct Clinical Instructors: Bunk, Collins, Gilpin, Richards, Ross, Taylor, Wantland, Wilson, Wuchenich

Visiting Lecturers: Jones

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM

Length of the Program 24-26 months, beginning in late June. Radiography courses begin each fall.

Structure of the Program The Radiography Program is a full-time, day program involving classroom and laboratory experiences on campus and clinical experiences at local hospitals. Students can apply to the on-campus (Lake County) program and/or the off-campus (LaPorte County) program. The LaPorte program has most radiography course work scheduled at Purdue North Central in Westville, and clinical experience is at LaPorte County hospitals.

Design of the Professional Curriculum The curriculum follows a pattern designed to train students to become adept in the performance of diagnostic radiologic procedures. Courses in radiologic principles, radiographic procedures, clinical application of theory, and general education are included in the curriculum. The Radiography Program goals are designed to:

• Provide educational experiences to prepare students for entering careers as radiographers.

• Provide concentrated clinical experiences by a rotation schedule through the hospitals in the community.

• Provide the medical community with individuals qualified to perform radiographic procedures.

• Contribute to the liberal education of students by providing a core of general-education courses.

• Qualify students for matriculation into a baccalaureate degree program.

• Assist students in reaching their academic and professional goals.

• Instill in students a desire for lifelong learning.

Program Facilities The Radiography Program offices and classrooms are located in Hawthorn Hall at IU Northwest.

Location of Clinical Sites Clinical experiences occur in local hospitals, including the Community Hospital in Munster, Saint Anthony Medical Center in Crown Point, St. Margaret Mercy Healthcare Centers in Hammond, and Methodist Hospital of Gary, Inc., in Gary and Merrillville and St. Anthony Memorial Health Centers in Michigan City for clinical experiences.

Additional Costs In addition to regular university tuition and fees, students should expect to pay for program-related expenses such as books, uniforms, physical examination, lead markers, and liability insurance.

Feasibility for Students to Work Students often seek employment in part-time positions outside the program. These positions cannot interfere with clinical and class schedules and must be balanced with necessary study time.

Accreditation The Radiography Program is fully accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.

ADMISSION

General Information

Students may apply for admission to the Radiography Program after qualifying for regular admission to Indiana University. Admission to the professional program is competitive; therefore, completion of the application does not guarantee admission to the program.

Criteria Used for Class Selection Admission to the program is based upon applicants’ high school and/or college course work and a personal interview.

Class Size Approximately 25 to 40 students each 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 Radiography Program at Indiana University Northwest.

Application Deadline April 1 of the year of anticipated entry.

Total Number of Prerequisite Credit Hours To be eligible for admission, applicants should have completed high school courses in algebra (one year), geometry (one year), biology (one year), and English (four years). In addition, physics, chemistry, and a second year of algebra are recommended.

Limitations of Course Work Remedial course work will not count as hours toward the degree or for purposes of calculation of a grade point average during the admission process.

Minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average A high school grade point average of 2.50 on a 4.00 scale is required for admission into the Radiography Program. The college grade point average will be used if the applicant has completed a minimum of 12 credit hours with at least one math or science course on the transcript. The minimum college grade point average is 2.00 on a 4.00 scale. This requirement is implemented by the program admissions committee when the incoming class of students is selected from the applicant pool.

Interview All qualified applicants must participate in an interview. Interviews are held in the spring.

Technical Standards See School of Allied Health Sciences policy.

Medical Requirements Documentation of completion of a physical examination is required prior to beginning clinical experience.

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

Volunteer Experience While volunteer experience is not required, it is very helpful in making a career choice.

CURRICULUM

Prerequisites

Prior to beginning professional course work, all students must complete the program’s math requirement with a C (2.00) or better. Students may earn up to 6 hours of Indiana University credit by correspondence toward fulfilling the requirements for the associate degree. Students are encouraged to seek counseling prior to enrolling in course work. The faculty retain the right to determine the acceptability of course work taken by nontraditional methods outside of Indiana University to meet degree requirements.

Professional Program

Courses in the professional program are sequential and, therefore, must be taken in the order specified by the program faculty.

Courses coded with "G" meet school general-education requirements.

First Year
Summer Session II
Basic Mathematics MATH M100 (G)	4 cr.
Total 4 cr.
Fall
Orientation to Radiologic Technology AHLT R100	2 cr.
Radiographic Procedures I AHLT R101	3 cr.
Principles of Radiography I AHLT R102	3 cr.
Clinical Experience in Radiography I AHLT R181	2 cr.
Human Anatomy and Physiology I PHSL P261 (G)	4 cr.
Medical Terminology AHLT R185	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.
Human Anatomy and Physiology II PHSL P262 (G)	4 cr.
Total 14 cr.
Summer Sessions
Clinical Experience in Radiography III AHLT R281	4 cr.
Total 4 cr.
Second Year
Fall
Radiographic Procedures III AHLT R205	3 cr.
Principles of Radiography III AHLT R222	3 cr.
Physics Applied to Radiology AHLT R250	3 cr.
Clinical Experience in Radiography IV AHLT R282	4 cr.
Elementary Composition I ENG W131 (G)	3 cr.
Total 16 cr.
Spring
Radiation Biology and Protection in Diagnostic Radiography AHLT R260	3 cr.
Pathology AHLT R200	3 cr.
Clinical Experience in Radiography V AHLT R283	4 cr.
Introductory Psychology PSY P101 (G)	3 cr.
Communication Requirement SPCH S121 or S122 (G)	3 cr.
Total 16 cr.
Summer Sessions
Comprehensive Experience AHLT R290	4 cr.
Total 4 cr.

Awards The program 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.

Scholarships For information on scholarships and grants, students should contact the financial aid office. Some hospitals offer financial assistance for students pursuing radiography. Contact the program faculty for further information.

Graduation Requirements Satisfactory completion of 73 credit hours to include 21 credit hours of prerequisite and general-education courses and 52 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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