An educational program in medical imaging technology is located on the Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis campus.
Description of the Profession The medical imaging technologist in radiologic sciences is a skilled radiographer qualified to provide patient service in vascular and interventional procedures, computed tomography, ultrasonography, and magnetic resonance imaging. These areas represent the most advanced imaging in diagnostic radiology.
Effective medical imaging technologists utilize principles of radiation protection as they determine exposure factors and position patients for a variety of examinations. They are also capable of assisting in the surgical procedures performed during the examination, assessing the technical quality of the image, and providing basic patient care. The technologist must function as a member of the health care team.
Graduates of the Program Graduates receive a Bachelor of Science degree and are eligible to take specialty examinations depending on their major area of concentration.
Credentials Required to Practice R.T.(R)(ARRT) Registered Radiographer.
Indiana Certification Requirements to Practice State certification is required to operate an X-ray machine. The state accepts the ARRT Registry for Certification.
Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging Technology at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
Medical Director: Professor Holden Program Director: Associate Professor Hernandez
Coordinator, Baccalaureate Degrees: Assistant Professor Kehrein
Associate Professor: Long Assistant Professor: Cox EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM
This program is designed to prepare qualified medical imaging technologists. The principal aim of the major is to provide students with educational experiences that will permit them to develop the competencies required to function effectively as advanced imaging technologists. Theory and clinical experiences are provided in vascular and interventional angiography, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, and ultrasound.
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Students receive theory in all areas and select at least one major and one or two minors for clinical experiences.
Length of the Program A new class begins summer session Il 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.
Design of the Professional Curriculum The lecture material and clinical experiences are integrated.
Opportunity for Students to Work
Employment as a part-time radiographer may be available at one of the medical center hospitals.
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. Students obtain clinical experience in the radiology departments located in University, Riley, Wishard, and Veterans Administration hospitals, and Regenstrief Health Center. All of these clinical facilities are located at the Indiana University Medical Center in Indianapolis.
ADMISSION General Information
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 Previous academic record, evidence of registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, a personal interview, and availability of major clinical concentration.
Class Size 10 students each June.
Specific Requirements
In addition to the School of Allied Health Sciences admission policies and procedures found at the beginning of the bulletin, the following admission policies apply to the Medical Imaging Technology Program.
Application Deadline November 15 of the year prior to anticipated entry.
Total Number of Prerequisite Credit Hours 82 semester hours.
Minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average 2.3 on a 4.0 scale at the time of interview.
Minimum Specific Grade Point Average Cumulative 2.3 on a 4.0 scale for all life and physical science course work. A 2.5 for all radiologic technology courses and a 3.0 for clinically related courses.
Minimum Grade Requirement in a Stated Prerequisite Course C (2.0 on a 4.0 scale).
Interview All qualified applicants must participate in an interview. Interviews are conducted in February.
Technical Standards See School of Allied Health Sciences technical standards.
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
Prior to entering the program, the student must complete the following minimum prerequisites. Students should consult with their academic advisers 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.
General-Education Areas
Verbal Communication (G) ... 2-3 er.
Written Communication (G) ... two courses Humanities Elective (G) ... 3 er.
Social/Behavioral Science Elective (G) ... 3 er.
Introductory Psychology (G) ... 3 er.
College Algebra, Trigonometry, or
Calculus (G) ... 3-5 er.
General Physics (G) ... 4-5 er.
Elementary Chemistry (with lab) (G) ... 4-5 er.
Human Anatomy (with lab) (G) ... 4-5 er.
Human Physiology (with lab) (G) ... 4-5 er.
Introduction to Computers ... 2-3 er.
Preprofessional Radiography
Course Work ... 48 er.
Professional Radiography
This area is complete for applicants who have earned 48 college credit hours in radiography.
Students who received their technical training in noncredit-awarding programs and who have full credentials in radiography (ARRI)
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 48 semester hours of earned college credit in radiography.
Suggested Electives (to bring total credits 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 11
Sectional Imaging Anatomy
AHL T R404 ... 2 er.
Total... ... 2 er.
Fall
Medical Care I AHLT W374 ... 3 er.
Senior Project in Medical Imaging
Technology AHLT R409 ... 3 er.
Medical Imaging Theory
AHL T R451 ... 3 er.
Clinical Practicum: Vascular
Imaging AHLT R481 ... 1-8 er.
Clinical Practicum: Computed Tomography AHLT R482 ... 1-8 er.
Clinical Practicum: Magnetic Resonance Imaging AHLT R483 ... 1-8 er.
Clinical Practicum: Ultrasound Imaging AHLT R484 ... 1-8 er.
Total ... 15 er.
Spring
Medical Care II AHLT W471 ... 3 er.
Medical Imaging Applications
AHLT R452 ... 3 er.
Clinical Practicum: Vascular Imaging
AHLT R481 ... 1-8 er.
Clinical Practicum: Computed Tomography AHLT R482 ... 1-8 er.
Clinical Practicum: Magnetic Resonance Imaging AHLT R483 ... 1-8 er.
Clinical Practicum: Ultrasound Imaging AHLT R484 ... 1-8 er.
Seminar: Medical Imaging AHL T R407 ... 1-3 er.
Total ... , .... 12 er.
Graduation Requirements Satisfactory completion of 122 credit hours. All course
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work must be completed in compliance with the program's and school's academic and professional policies.
For further information, contact Professor Suetta Kehrein, Baccalaureate Degree Coordinator, Department of Radiologic Sciences, IUPUI, Clinical Building 120, 541 North Clinical Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46202- 5111. Telephone (317) 274-3801.
Courses in Medical Imaging Technology
AHL T R404 Sectional Imaging Anatomy (2 er.) An in-depth study of sectional anatomy pertinent to ultrasound, computed
tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging.
Standard transverse, parasaggital, and coronal planes are included, utilizing images from all three imaging modalities. A discussion of technique, artifact, and pathology-related alterations of cross-sectional anatomic appearances is included.
AHL T R407 Seminar (1-5 er.) Individual and group study focusing upon advances in medical imaging.
AHLT R408 Topics in Radiologic Sciences (0.5-4 er.) Study of selected topics in radiologic sciences. May be repeated once for credit if topics differ.
AHL T R409 Senior Project in Medical Imaging Technology (3 er.) Independent readings and research on a selected medical imaging topic. A paper in publishable form must be written as part of the project.
AHL T R451 Medical Imaging Theory (3 er.) P: Math, Physics, AHL T R404. Lectures on the physical principles of advanced imaging modalities including computed tomography, magnetic resonance, ultrasound, and vascular imaging. Image evaluation of normal studies is stressed. Student presentations and journal reports are required.
AHLT R452 Medical Imaging Applications (3 er.) P: AHLT R451. Lectures on and evaluations of the computed tomographic, magnetic resonance, ultrasound, and vascular images as applied to pathologic conditions of specific body areas. Student presentations and journal reports are required.
AHLT R481 Clinical Practicum: Vascular Imaging (.5-8 er.) P: AHL T R404, RT(R).
Clinical experience in the performance of vascular and neurological imaging studies.
AHL T R482 Clinical Practicum: Computed Tomography (.5-8 er.) P: AHLT R404, RT(R).
Clinical experience in the performance of computed tomographic imaging studies.
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AHL T R483 Clinical Practicum: Magnetic Resonance Imaging (.5-8 er.) P: AHLT R404.
Clinical experience in the performance of magnetic resonance imaging studies.
AHL T R484 Clinical Practicum: Ultrasound Imaging (.5-8 er.) P: AHLT R404. Clinical experience in the performance of ultrasound imaging studies.
AHL T R485 Clinical Practicum (.5-8 er.) P: AHL T R404. Clinical experience in medical imaging studies. Specific area of experience will be determined by availability of instruction.