B.S. Clinical Concentration for Radiographers

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B.S. Clinical Concentration for Radiographers

Clinical Concentration for Radiographers

Within the radiologic sciences profession there is a need for qualified radiographers with the advanced skills necessary to provide patient services in cardiac interventional radiography, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, mammography, and vascular interventional radiography. These professionals require unique skills specific to the specialty. Cardiac interventional and vascular interventional technologists assist physicians in performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures of the cardiovascular system. These procedures involve the injection of iodinated contrast media to demonstrate diseases of the heart and blood vessels. Computed tomography (CT) technologists image selected planes of the body by combining the use of an x-ray beam and a computer. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technologists utilize a magnetic field along with radio waves to create images of patients' anatomy for interpretation by a physician. Mammography technologists operate mammography equipment to produce images of the breast for diagnostic purposes.

The Bachelor of Science program in radiologic sciences advanced clinical concentration for radiographers is designed to prepare qualified radiographers with the skills to provide patient services in cardiac interventional radiography, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, mammography, and vascular interventional radiography. Students select one of the clinical concentrations and receive a theoretical foundation and clinical education in their selected speciality.

Graduates of the Program

Graduates receive a Bachelor of Science degree and are eligible to take specialty examinations depending on their clinical concentration.

Length of the Program

A new class begins the professional course work in the fall semester and completes the professional year at the end of the following spring semester.

Structure of the Professional Program

All didactic classes are online. Clinical experience is scheduled in cooperation with the clinical site with most experience during normal daytime hours.

Design of the Professional Curriculum

Didactic courses and clinical experiences are integrated throughout the two semesters.

Opportunity for Students to Work

Students may be employed as radiographers while enrolled in the program. Students may find full-time employment during the professional year difficult.

Students already employed as technologists in one of the advanced clinical modalities are eligible for replacing clinical coursework with internship courses. The program does not provide internship placements for students.

Description of Facilities

The radiologic sciences offices are located in the Dunes Medical/ Professional Building at IU Northwest. Clinical experience is provided at local area hospitals.

Curriculum

General education requirements may be taken at Indiana University Northwest (IUN) or any accredited college or university on a part-time basis. The following courses that are followed by (G) meet the general education requirements of the College of Health and Human Services. *Courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or better:

Required Courses	Credit hours
*W131 Elementary Composition I (G)	3
*S121 Public Speaking (G)	3
*Colleg- level mathematics (G)	3-5
*Human anatomy and physiology I and II with labs (G)	8
Introductory psychology (G)	3
Two Electives in Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing (G)	6
Social Consciousness/Diversity (G)	3
Second Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing (G)	3
Professional course work in radiography program	56-58
Total Minimum Number of Credit Hours	90
*Courses must be completed with a C (2.0) or higher

Courses in the professional year may be taken on a full or part-time basis. The following courses are required and offered as described below.

Fall Semester
RADS	R403	Advanced Topics in MIT	3
RADS	R405	Advanced Diagnostic Imaging I	3
RADS	R472	Multiplanar Anatomy and Pathology I	3
		Clinical Concentration Coursework	6
		Total	15
Spring Semester
RADS	R406	Advanced Diagnostic Imaging II	3
RADS	R473	Multiplanar Anatomy and Pathology II	3
RADS	R409	Senior Project in Medical Imaging Technology	3
		Clinical Concentration Coursework	6
		Total	15
		Year Total	30

To graduate, the student must satisfactorily complete 120 credit hours to include 90 credit hours of prerequisite and general education courses and 30 credit hours of professional 300-400 level courses. All professional courses must be completed with a grade of C (2.0) or higher. All coursework must be completed in compliance with academic and professional policies of the program and department.

Concentration Coursework Options

Students receive a theoretical foundation and clinical education in the selected advanced imaging speciality. For every 1 credit hours of clinical coursework, students spend 60 hours per semester in the clinical environment learning the advanced skills in the modality they selected. Students interested in supervisory roles are encouraged to apply to the online B.S. Medical Imaging Technology Program.

Admission Process

Applicants must provide evidence of registration with American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). For admission policies and procedures for all radiologic sciences programs, please see the link here: Admission Policies and Procedures.