Associate of Science in Radiography

Indiana University South Bend

Program Director: Jim Howard, R.T.(R)

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM

Length of the Program 24-month, full-time, day program.

Structure of the Program The prerequisites may be taken on a part-time basis; the professional program is presented in a full-time, day format with some evening and weekend hours.

Design of the Professional Curriculum The curriculum follows a pattern designed to educate the radiographer to become adept in the performance of any technical-medical diagnostic radiologic procedure. Courses in radiologic principles, radiographic procedure, clinical application of theory, and general education are included in the curriculum.

Cost of the program including prerequisite courses is approximately $8,400.00. This amount does not include program-related expenses such as books, lab fees, etc. or out of pocket expenses for uniforms, etc.

Program Facilities The IUSB Radiography Program is located in Northside Hall at 1700 Mishawaka Avenue, South Bend, Indiana. Prerequisite and didactic professional courses are offered on campus at various locations.

Location of Clinical Sites Clinical experiences occur in local hospitals, including Memorial Hospital, St. Mary’s Medical Plaza, Saint Joseph’s Community Hospital of Mishawaka, and Goshen General Hospital.

Feasibility of Students Having a Part-time Job The structure of the work load, particularly with the prerequisites taken prior to the clinical portion of the program, allows a student to maintain employment on a part-time basis.

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

ADMISSION

General Information

Criteria Used for Selection of Class Admission to the program is based on applicants’ prerequisite course work, Health Occupations Basis Entrance Test HOBET (Health Occupations Basic Entrance Test) scores, and a personal interview.

Class Size A maximum of 20 students each fall semester.

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 January 2 of the year of anticipated entry into the program.

Total Number of Prerequisite Hours 23 credit hours of college course work are required.

Minimum Grade Minimum grade required for each prerequisite course is a C (2.00 on a 4.00 scale).

Minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average 2.00 on a 4.00 scale. This requirement is applied at the time of program application and must be maintained.

Interview All qualified applicants must participate in an interview.

Technical Standards See School of Allied Health Sciences policy.

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

Written Communication (G)	3 cr.
Verbal Communication (G)	3 cr.
College Algebra (G)	3 cr.
Psychology (G)	3 cr.
Human Anatomy and Physiology (with lab) (G)	10 cr.
Medical Terminology	1 cr.

Professional Program

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

First Year
Summer Session II
Orientation to Clinic	0 cr.
Total 0 cr.
Fall
Orientation to Radiologic Technology AHLT R100	2 cr.
Radiographic Procedures I AHLT R101	4 cr.
Principles of Radiography I AHLT R102	3 cr.
Clinical Experience in Radiograpy I AHLT R181	4 cr.
Total 13 cr.
Spring
Radiographic Procedures II AHLT R201	4 cr.
Principles of Radiography II AHLT R202	3 cr.
Clinical Experience in Radiography II AHLT R182	4 cr.
Total 11 cr.
Summer Sessions
Clinical Experience in Radiography III AHLT R281	5 cr.
Topics in Radiography AHLT R208	1 cr.
Total 6 cr.
Second Year
Fall
Radiographic Procedures III AHLT R205	3 cr.
Principles of Radiography III AHLT R222	3 cr.
Physics Applied to Radiography AHLT R250	3 cr.
Clinical Experience in Radiography IV AHLT R282	5 cr.
Total 14 cr.
Spring
Radiation Biology and Protection in Diagnostic Radiology AHLT R260	3 cr.
Pathology AHLT R200	2 cr.
Clinical Experience in Radiography V AHLT R283	5 cr.
Total 10 cr.
Summer Session I
Comprehensive Experience AHLT R290	5 cr.
Topics in Radiography AHLT R208	1 cr.
Total 6 cr.

Awards The Mallinckrodt Award of Excellence in Radiography is given to the student who attains the highest GPA in clinical and didactic courses. Second year Radiography students can achieve membership in the Alpha Beta Gamma Honorary Society. Additionally, the program faculty will recommend to the university graduating students with superior academic performance for degrees awarded with distinction.

Graduation Requirements Satisfactory completion of 83 credit hours to include 23 credit hours of prerequisite and general-education courses and 60 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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