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. https://www.iuk.edu/allied-health-sciences/radiography/index.html

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 (MIT and Radiography)

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

AHLT-R 406 Advanced Diagnostic Imaging II (3 cr.) P: AHLT–R 405. 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.  

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

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

AHLT-R 411 Orientation to Medical Imaging Technology (2 cr.) P:Students must have completed or will complete an accredited radiography program.  Students must be eligible or successfully passed the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists-Radiography certification examination.  The American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT), Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), all certifying bodies in the field of medical imaging, require technologists pursuing an advanced modality be competent in inpatient care topics.  In addition, HFAP and JCAHO, hospital health service accrediting bodies, have requirements for healthcare professionals that must be completed on an annual basis.  According to the ARRT, "Today more than ever, patients demand high quality care and accountability from their health care providers - so it's important for medical professionals to routinely assess their knowledge and skills."  This Orientation to Medical Imaging Technology course will prepare students for summer, fall, and spring semester clinical rotations.  Students will submit documents required by the MIT program, in accordance with clinical site affiliation agreements.  In addition, the course reinforces the latest material covering various topics such as Patient Care, Pharmacology, HIPAA, Labs (blood), Medicolegal, OSHA Safety, MRI Safety, and Venipuncture.

AHLT-R 431 Second Certification: (1-12 cr.) P: Admitted MIT majors only. 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 the second certification will be required.

AHLT-R 472 Multiplanar Anatomy and Pathology 1 (3 cr.) This course is designed to instruct the medical imaging professional in multiplanar anatomy and various disease states of the human body. Relevant pathology and anatomy will be covered of the Abdomen, Pelvis, Thorax, and Brain.P. Admitted MIT Majors Only

AHLT-R 473 Multiplanar Anatomy and Pathology 1 (3 cr.) This course is designed to instruct the medical imaging professional in multiplanar anatomy and various disease states of the human body. Relevant pathology and anatomy will be covered of the Cranium, Spine, Neck, Upper and Lower extremities, and OB/Breast. Admitted MIT Majors Only

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

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

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

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

AHLT-R 485 Clinical Practicum (6 cr.) P: Admitted MIT majors only. Clinical experience in various radiological modalities –Variable topics.*   

AHLT-R 486 Clinical Practicum: Mammography/Breast Ultrasound (6 cr.) P: Admitted MIT majors only.  Clinical experience in the performance of mammography/breast ultrasound imaging. * 

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

AHLT-R 490 Independent Study in Medical Imaging Technology (variable 1- 6 credits) P: Admitted MIT Majors only. 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. 

AHLT-R 493 Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation (3 cr.) P: Accepted to the MIT program, AHLT-R 411, AHLT-R 485 This course will examine the principles and physics associated with sonography. Topics that will include basic sound and display modes, interactions of sound and media, sound intensities, range equations, descriptions of sound waves, pulsed echo instrumentation, image quality, properties of transducers and more.

AHLT-R 495 Medical Imaging Internship (1-6 credits):  Under the advisement of a faculty member and supervision of an assigned specialist at the placement site, the student will work or otherwise actively participate in the related setting.  One credit hour will consist of 40 contact hours of participation in Medical Imaging internship.  This is a generic internship and may be used for a variety of internships related to the field of Medical Imaging.  The student will participate for a minimum of 40 contact hours (1 credit) to a maximum of 240 (6 credits) for a facility deemed to be an appropriate facility to conduct an internship to gain experience in an area of mutual interest to the intern and the facility.  Variable units may be earned in any one semester.  Course may be repeated for a maximum of six (6) total units of credit.