Students may complete this program entirely through Indiana University Kokomo. Radiography is a science involving the medical use of X-rays in the diagnosis of disease. A radiologist is a physician specializing in this science, and a radiographer is the technical assistant to the radiologist. Radiographers make up the largest group of imaging professionals. Their principal duties consist of producing diagnostic radiographs and performing patient care assessments. They also assist in fluoroscopic examinations and in interventional radiological procedures. Specific tasks performed by radiographers vary. 

Radiographers must be able to care for seriously ill and injured patients to optimism information without injury to the patient and with the least amount of pain and discomfort from the examination. Utilizing knowledge of methods to reduce ionizing radiation during the procedures in of primary importance.  They may assist the radiologist, a specially trained physician, in some complex procedures, often involving the injection of opaque media through needles or catheters. Radiographers must be well educated and experienced in aseptic techniques, requiring skills often comparable to those of nurses. Most radiographers are employed in hospitals, clinics, and physicians’ offices. Graduates receive an Associate of Science degree and are eligible to take the national certification examination of The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) to become certified as a Registered Radiographer R.T. I.  Please refer to the IU Kokomo Radiography website for applications and details of admission. http://www.iuk.edu/allied-health-sciences/degrees/majors/radiography/index.php

Please consult the Kokomo Allied Health Sciences Division Office for additional admission requirements and prerequisite courses.  Only students selected through the IU Kokomo Radiography or Medical Imaging Technology Programs are eligible to register for AHLT – R courses.

Radiologic Science Courses–Kokomo

Note: The University reserves the right to cancel courses for insufficient enrollment. 

P = pre-requisite;  R = recommended; C = co-requisite * = lab fee

AHLT-R 100 Orientation to Radiologic Technology (2 cr.) C or P: AHLT-R 101, R 102, and R 181. Introduction to the field of radiology and its history. Students learned proper ethical standards, become acquainted with the duties and responsibilities in personal care for the patient, and investigate radiation protection for the patient and personnel.

AHLT-R 101 Radiologic Procedures 1 (4 cr.) C or P: AHLT-R 100, R 102, and R 181. Concepts in radiography with emphasis on the radiographic procedures used to demonstrate the skeletal system.*

AHLT-R 102 Principles of Radiography I (3 cr.) C or P: AHLT-R 101, R 181. Basic concepts of radiation, its production, and its interactions with matter. Includes the production of the radiographic image and film processing.

AHLT-R 181 Clinical Experience in Radiography I (4 cr.) C or P: AHLT-R 100. Clinical application of radiographic positioning, exposure techniques, and departmental procedures in all phases of radiologic technology, under the direct supervision of a registered technologist until mastery of clinical objectives is reached.*

AHLT-R 182 Clinical Experience in Radiography II (4 cr.) P: AHLT-R 101 and R 181. Clinical application of radiographic positioning, exposure techniques, and departmental procedures in all phases of radiologic technology, under the direct supervision of a registered technologist until mastery of clinical objectives is reached.*

AHLT-R 200 Pathology (2 cr.) P: ANAT-A 215 and PHSL-P 215. A survey of the changes that occur in the diseased state to include general concepts of disease, causes of disease, clinical symptoms and treatment, and diseases that affect specific body systems.

AHLT-R 201 Radiographic Procedures II (4 cr.) C or P: AHLT-R 101, and R 182. Concepts in radiography with emphasis on radiographic procedures used to demonstrate the bony thorax, vertebral column, and those requiring the use of contrast media.*

AHLT-R 202 Principles of Radiography II (3 cr.) C or P: AHLT-R 102, R 201, and R 181. Continuation of R102 with emphasis on the properties that affect the quality of the radiographic image.

AHLT-R 205 Radiographic Procedures III (4 cr.) C or P: AHLT-R 201 and R 222. Concepts in radiography with emphasis on special radiographic procedures and related imaging modalities.*

AHLT-R 207 Current Topics in Radiography (2cr.) Individual and group study focusing on the state of the art in radiography.

AHLT-R 208 Topics in Radiography (2 cr.)P: Selected topics in radiography. May be repeated for credit if topics differ. Prerequisites may exist for some topics.

AHLT-R 222 Principles of Radiography III (3 cr.) P: AHLT-R 202. Continuation of R202 with emphasis on the application of radiography principles on imaging equipment.

AHLT-R 250 Physics Applied to Radiology (3 cr.) P: MATH-M 117. Fundamentals of radiation physics, X-ray generation, and equipment quality control.

AHLT-R 260 Radiation Biology and Protection in Diagnostic Radiology (3 cr.) P: AHLT-R 250. Study of the biological effects of ionizing radiation and the standards and methods of protection. Emphasis is placed on X-ray interactions. Also included are discussions on radiation exposure standards and radiation monitoring.

AHLT-R 281 Clinical Experience in Radiography III (3 cr.) P: AHLT-R 201 and R 182. Clinical application of radiographic positioning, exposure techniques, and departmental procedures in all phases of radiologic technology, under the direct supervision of a registered technologist until mastery of clinical objectives is reached.*

AHLT-R 282 Clinical Experience in Radiography IV (3 cr.) P: AHLT-R 201 and R 182. Clinical application of radiographic positioning, exposure techniques, and departmental procedures in all phases of radiologic technology, under the direct supervision of a registered technologist until mastery of clinical objectives is reached.*

AHLT-R 283 Clinical Experience in Radiography V (5 cr.) P: AHLT-R 201 and R 182. Clinical application of radiography positioning, exposure techniques, and departmental procedures in all phases of radiologic technology, under the direct supervision of a registered technologist until mastery of clinical objectives is reached.*

AHLT-R 290 Comprehensive Experience (5 cr.) P: AHLT-R 281, R 282, and R 283. Clinical application of radiographic positioning, exposure techniques, and departmental procedures in all phases of radiologic technology under the direct supervision of a registered technologist. Successful completion involves mastery of all clinical aspects of the program.*

AHLT-R 400 Level courses are P: Admitted MIT Majors only

AHLT-R 404 Sectional Imaging Anatomy (3 cr.) An in-depth study of sectional anatomy pertinent to ultrasound, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging. Standard transverse, parasagittal, and coronal planes are included, utilizing images from all three imaging modalities. A discussion of technique, artifacts, and pathology-related alterations of cross-sectional anatomic appearances is included. P. Admitted MIT Majors only

AHLT-R 405 Advanced Diagnostic Imaging I (3 cr.) Physics and imaging concepts in cardiovascular interventional technology, computed tomography, diagnostic medical sonography, and magnetic resonance imaging.  P. Admitted MIT Majors only

AHLT-R 406 Advanced Diagnostic Imaging II (3 cr.) Procedural concepts in cardiovascular interventional technology, computed tomography, diagnostic medical sonography, and magnetic resonance imaging. Image analysis of normal and abnormal studies will be presented.  P AHLT –R 405

AHLT-R 407 Seminar: Advanced Medical Imaging Technology (3 cr.) Seminar in advanced imaging modalities. Topics will vary.  Students are expected to complete simulations and / or scan labs on campus.

AHLT-R 408 Topics in Radiologic Sciences (3 cr.) Study of selected topics in radiologic sciences. May be repeated once for credit if topics differ. P AHLT – R 407

AHLT-R 409 Senior Project in Medical Imaging Technology (3 cr.) Independent readings and research on a selected medical imaging topic. A paper in publishable form must be written as part of the project. P. MIT major admit; Senior MIT major.

AHLT-R 414 Sectional Imaging Pathology (3 cr) An in-depth study of general pathology concepts and disease that affect specific body systems.  An emphasis is placed on the appearance of disease process on sectional anatomy images.  P: AHLT – R 404

AHLT-R 431 Second Certification: (1-12 cr.)  Credits in this courses are awarded as a result of successfully passing a second certification examination offered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and /or American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS).  The credits will be awarded based on the clinical concentrations offered by the program. Proof of second certification will be required.

AHLT-R 481 Clinical Practicum: Vascular Imaging (8-12 cr.) Clinical experience in the performance of vascular and neurological imaging studies.* P Admitted MIT majors only

AHLT-R 482 Clinical Practicum: Computed Tomography (8-12 cr.) Clinical experience in the performance of computed tomographic imaging studies.* P Admitted MIT majors only

AHLT-R 483 Clinical Practicum: Magnetic Resonance Imaging (8-12 cr.) Clinical experience in the performance of magnetic resonance imaging studies.* P Admitted MIT majors only

AHLT-R 484 Clinical Practicum: Ultrasound Imaging (8-12 cr.) Clinical experience in the performance of ultrasound imaging studies.*   P Admitted MIT majors only

AHLT-R 485 Clinical Practicum (6 cr.) Clinical experience in various radiological modalities 

AHLT-R 487 Clinical Practicum: Echocardiography (6 cr.)  Clinical experience in the performance of echocardiography imaging. * P Admitted MIT majors only

AHLT-R 490 Independent Study in Medical Imaging Technology (variable 1- 6 credits). Prerequisite currently enrolled in MIT major or instructor consent.  This course is designed to offer medical imaging technology students the ability to complete various topics of study related to this field but that are not covered in other MIT courses.  Topics will vary according to the student’s desired direction of study. P Admitted MIT Majors only