Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging Technology
Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis

Program Director: Associate Professor Hernandez

Coordinator: Assistant Professor Kehrein

Associate Professor: Long

Assistant Professor: Cox

Adjunct Lecturers: Hinchman, Smith

Educational Program

Length of the Program A new class begins with summer session II each year and continues through the end of the spring semester the next year (10.5 months).

Structure of the Program Students have professional classes or clinical experiences from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Some evening clinical hours may be required.

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

Opportunity for Students to Work Generally, employment as a part-time radiographer is available at one of the medical centers or area hospitals.

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.

Program Facilities The Medical Imaging Technology Program is offered in Indianapolis at the Indiana University Medical Center. The offices, classrooms, and laboratory facilities are located on the first floor of the Clinical Building. Clinical education sites are in the Indianapolis Metropolitan area. Students are responsible for their transportation to these sites.

ADMISSION

General Information

Criteria Used for Selection of Class Previous academic record, evidence of registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), an essay, and availability of major clinical concentration.

Class Size Based on the availability of clinical education sites for each major area.

Specific Requirements

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

Total Number of Prerequisite Credit Hours 82.

Minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average 2.50 on a 4.00 scale at the time of application. 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 Cumulative 2.30 on a 4.00 scale for all life and physical science course work. 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 life and physical science grade point average. 2.70 for all radiologic technology courses and 3.00 for clinically related courses.

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

Interview No interview is required.

Technical Standards See School of Allied Health Sciences policy.

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

Experience While radiography experience beyond the initial radiography program is not required, it is highly recommended.

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.

CURRICULUM

Prerequisites

General-Education Areas

Verbal Communication (G)	2-3 cr.
Written Communication (G)	two courses
(The second writing course should focus on writing a research paper.)
Humanities Elective (G)	3 cr.
Social/Behavioral Science Elective (G)	3 cr.
Introductory Psychology (G)	3 cr.
College Algebra, Trigonometry, or Calculus (G)	3-5 cr.
General Physics (G)	4-5 cr.
Elementary Chemistry (with lab) (G)	4-5 cr.
Human Anatomy (with lab) (G)	4-5 cr.
Human Physiology (with lab) (G)	4-5 cr.
Introduction to Computers	2-3 cr.
Preprofessional Radiography Course Work	40 cr.

Radiography

This area is complete for applicants who have earned 40 college credit hours in radiography.

Students who received their technical training without transferable university credit and who have full credentials in radiography (ARRT) may be awarded credit for their credentials and experience and/or may petition to test out of professional radiography courses. The Special Credit Policy is available upon request. Each applicant will be evaluated individually.

Students must select additional courses in radiography or in areas that support, complement, or extend their radiography background if they lack 40 semester hours of earned college credit in radiography.

Suggested Electives (To bring total credit hours up to 82). The number of elective credit hours will differ for each student to complete a total of 82 credit hours of prerequisite course work. Additional electives may be required, before or during the professional program, to complete a minimum of 122 credit hours of academic work for graduation.

Professional Program

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

Senior
Summer Session II
Sectional Imaging Anatomy AHLT R404	2 cr.
Seminar: Medical Imaging AHLT R407	1 cr.
Topics: Introduction to MIT Project I AHLT R408	1 cr.
Total 4 cr.
Fall
Medical Care I AHLT W374	3 cr.
Topics: Introduction to MIT Project II AHLT R408	1 cr.
Medical Imaging Theory AHLT R451	3 cr.
Clinical Practicum: A choice of 6 credit hours from one or a combination of the following courses; some restrictions apply according to major.
Interventional Imaging AHLT R481	1-6 cr.
Computed Tomography AHLT R482	1-6 cr.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging AHLT R483	1-6 cr.
Ultrasound Imaging AHLT R484	1-6 cr.
Total 13 cr.
Spring
Medical Care II AHLT W471	3 cr.
Senior Project in Medical Imaging Technology AHLT R409	3 cr.
Medical Imaging Applications AHLT R452	3 cr.
Clinical Practicum: A choice of 6 credit hours from one or a combination of the following courses; some restrictions apply according to major.
Interventional Imaging AHLT R481	1-6 cr.
Computed Tomography AHLT R482	1-6 cr.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging AHLT R483	1-6 cr.
Ultrasound Imaging AHLT R484	1-6 cr.
Total 15 cr.

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

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