24 months beginning in May. Professional course work begins in summer session II.

Structure of the Program

The radiography program is a full-time day program involving classroom and laboratory experiences on campus and clinical experiences at local hospitals.

Design of the Professional Curriculum

The curriculum follows a pattern designed to train the student to become adept in the performance of diagnostic radiologic procedures. Courses in radiologic principles, radiographic procedures, clinical coursework, and general education are included in the curriculum.

The associate degree radiography program offered by Indiana University Northwest is designed to prepare students for professional careers as radiographers in the medical field. By providing pertinent learning experiences, the program faculty strives to develop students' interests in lifelong learning through the professional societies and continuing education. The curriculum is designed in accordance with the guidelines established by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists.

Program Goals and Learning Outcomes

The radiography program has set forth the following goals and learning outcomes: 

Goal 1:  Students will demonstrate clinical competence.

Student Learning Outcomes:

• Students will demonstrate continued competence in positioning skills.
• Students will select appropriate technical factors.

Goal 2:  Students will demonstrate effective communication skills.

• Students will demonstrate written communication skills.
• Students will demonstrate oral communication skills.

Goal 3:  Students will demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving skills.

• Students will detail procedural and technical adaptations for a trauma patient.
• Students will evaluate the quality of radiographic images and procedures.

Goal 4:  Students will demonstrate professional values.

• Students will demonstrate appropriate professional values in the clinical setting.
• Students will detail the ethical obligations described in the ARRT Code of Ethics.

Goal 5:  Students will be involved in professional continuing education activities to instill a desire for lifelong learning.

• Students will participate in professional continuing education.
• Students will be members of professional societies.

Goal 6: The program will provide the medical community with individuals qualified to perform radiographic procedures.

• Graduates will pass the ARRT certification examination on the first attempt.
• Graduates will successfully complete the program in a three-year period.
• Employers will express confidence in the overall quality of graduates’ skills.
• Graduate will express confidence in the overall quality of their skills.
• Of those pursuing employment, students will be gainfully employed within 12 months post-graduation.

Assessment data described in Goal #6 are available for review under Program Effectiveness Data.   

Opportunities for Students to Work

Students often seek employment in part-time positions outside the program. These positions cannot interfere with clinical and class schedules and must be balanced with necessary study time. The majority of clinical education is scheduled on weekdays with a few Saturday and PM rotations.

Program Facilities

The radiography program offices and classrooms are located in the Dunes Medical/ Professional Building at IU Northwest.

Location of Clinicals

Clinical experience occurs in local hospitals, including the Community Hospitals in Munster, Northwest Health LaPorte in LaPorte, Methodist Hospital of Gary Inc., in Gary and Merrillville, Northwest Health Porter in Valparaiso, Franciscan Health Crown Point, Franciscan Health Rensselaer, Franciscan Health Munster and Dyer, and St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart.

Additional Costs

In addition to regular university tuition and fees, students should expect to pay program-related expenses such as books, uniforms, physical examination, immunizations, criminal background check, online clinical management and tracking, drug tests, lead markers, and radiation monitoring. 

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