Academic Policies

Students in Good Standing
Students must maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of C (2.0) and a minimum grade point average of 2.0 for the most recent academic session and meet additional programmatic, academic, and professional standards in order to be considered in good standing. Students are informed of programmatic, academic, and professional standards during program orientation.

Class Standing
Within Indiana University, class standing is based on the total number of credit hours a student has earned. However, within the school, class standing is assigned according to a student’s progress in the professional curriculum.

Semester Load
To be considered a full-time student by the university, the student must register for a minimum of 12 credit hours each fall and spring semester and a total of 6 credit hours for summer sessions I and II combined. The maximum load is 18 credit hours. The number of credit hours determining full-time student status may vary with the nature of the program. For any enrollment period required by a program, the student is considered to be full time regardless of the number of credit hours taken during that period. Students who want to carry more than 18 credits must obtain permission of the program director and dean or the dean’s campus representative. In addition, students should have a cumulative B (3.0) average or have earned a B (3.0) average in their last semester.

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Honors

Allied Health Sciences offers the following honors to recognize superior student performances:
Degrees Awarded with Distinction The university recognizes a student’s superior performance in course work by awarding the associate or bachelor’s degree with one of three levels of distinction: distinction, high distinction, or highest distinction. A student must meet the following criteria to receive a degree awarded with distinction:

1. To graduate with academic distinction, baccalaureate and associate degree candidates must rank within the highest 10 percent of their graduating class. The faculty of Allied Health Sciences will make the determination of eligibility for graduating with academic distinction so the candidates will be ranked with classmates who received the same type of degrees.
2. If the 10 percent determination of any class results in a fractional value, the number will be rounded upward (e.g., a graduating class of 11 would have two individuals eligible for distinction).
3. Calculation of the grade point average for graduation with distinction will be based upon the total number of credit hours completed at Indiana University. A candidate must have earned a minimum 50 percent of the total credit hours required for that degree at Indiana University.
4. No more than 10 percent of the Indiana University credit hours may be eliminated from the grade point average determination by utilization of the mechanisms of Pass/Fail or special credit.
5. A minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.50 must have been achieved to be eligible.
6. Three levels of distinction will be recognized and determined as follows:
   3.50 through 3.74—Distinction
   3.75 through 3.89—High Distinction
   3.90 through 4.00—Highest Distinction
7. The determination of candidates who will wear honor cords at the May graduation ceremonies should include all academic credit earned at IU including the spring semester prior to Commencement.
8. Unique cases and appeals should be forwarded to the dean of Allied Health Sciences or the dean’s campus designee for consideration.

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Dismissal

Upon the recommendation of the faculty in the student’s program, a student may be dismissed from Allied Health Sciences. Dismissal is based on the failure to meet academic or professional standards. The student will be informed of the dismissal in writing by the dean of the School of Nursing and Health Professions or the dean’s representative.

A student in Allied Health Sciences may be dismissed from the school when, in the judgment of the faculty, the student has ceased to make satisfactory progress toward a degree. When an undergraduate student fails to attain a C (2.0) grade point average in any two consecutive academic sessions, has a cumulative grade point average below C (2.0) for two consecutive sessions, or fails to earn higher than a D (1.0) grade point average in any one semester, the student is automatically considered to be making unsatisfactory progress toward a degree and is thereby eligible for dismissal.

In addition, a student who fails to meet program-specific academic requirements is considered not to be making satisfactory academic progress toward a degree and may be dismissed. At the time of initial enrollment, each student receives a copy of the program-specific academic requirements.

A student failing to meet the standards of professional and personal conduct may also be recommended for dismissal.

Students in good standing who voluntarily and temporarily withdraw from a program will be placed in a temporary inactive status within Allied Health Sciences. At the time of departure, it is the student’s responsibility to arrange for continuation in writing with the individual program director. The student is allowed to reenroll without a review as specified in the continuation agreement. The student must meet any specific academic/clinical requirements associated with reenrollment under the continuation agreement. Students failing to reenroll as specified in the continuation agreement are subject to dismissal from Allied Health Sciences.

A student who withdraws without arranging in writing for continuation or fails to enroll in any semester will not be allowed further enrollments in the school and will be considered as not making satisfactory progress toward a degree. Such students who wish to reenroll must file an application for admission and will be considered as new applicants. These students may be considered for advanced standing in the program provided the completed work meets the current standards of the program.

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Accreditation

Allied Health Sciences shares with the other schools of the university the accreditation accorded Indiana University as a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools.

The programs in medical laboratory technology, health information technology, radiography, respiratory therapy, and medical technology are fully approved by their respective professional accrediting agencies.

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Course Descriptions

The letters preceding the number in Allied Health Sciences courses indicate the program. The letters used and their meanings are as follows:

AHLT C— Clinical Laboratory Sciences
AHLT F—Respiratory Therapy
AHLT J—Radiation Therapy
AHLT L—Clinical Laboratory Sciences – Medical Laboratory Technology
AHLT M—Health Information Technology/Coding Technology
AHLT R—Radiography/Radiologic Sciences

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Certificate Programs

Coding Specialist Program
Phlebotomy Technician Program

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Coding Specialist Program

Changing regulations for payment of health services issued by the government and other third-party payors continually create a need for qualified coders. This demand has created the need for an educational level that will produce skilled coders at a lesser level than an associate or bachelor’s degree.

To ensure that quality training is available to persons interested in this field, IU Northwest offers a special training program that combines an understanding of medical terminology and of the disease process with ICD-9-CM and CPT coding principles and guidelines.

Career Opportunities
Coders are employed in hospitals, clinics, ambulatory surgery centers, insurance companies, and other settings where diagnostic and procedural data are coded in ICD-9- CM and CPT for reimbursement purposes.
Program graduates are immediately eligible to write the Certified Coding Associate (CCA) exam offered by the American Health Information Management Association. Three exams are offered—one for the hospital-based coders and one for the physician-based coders at the advanced level and the entry level CCA exam referenced above. Work experience is strongly suggested before writing the advanced certification exams.

Coding Specialist Curriculum

The course of study is coordinated by the Health Information Technology Program and consists of two semesters of course work. The number of required credit hours depends upon the specific individual courses chosen by the student.

*In order to enroll in AHLT R200 Pathology, students choose the PHSL P261-PHSL P262 science sequence. This sequence then transfers directly into the A.S. program in Health Information Technology.

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Phlebotomy Technician Program

The length of the program is one semester plus a 160- hour clinical rotation. The phlebotomy technician core courses, including clinical education, are offered during the day. The program’s offices and classroom are located in Hawthorn Hall. This program is fully approved by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS), 8410 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., Suite 670, Chicago, IL, 60631-3415, phone: (773) 714-8880.

Admission Criteria
High school and/or college grade point average. Students applying to the program must complete the admission requirements of Allied Health Sciences and the Phlebotomy Technician Program before acceptance into the program. Admission to the program is competitive; therefore, completion of the program application does not guarantee admission.

Class Size
Maximum 18 students each spring semester.

Specific Requirements
In addition to the Allied Health Sciences admission policies found at the beginning of this section of the bulletin, the following admission policies apply to the Phlebotomy Technician Program:

Application Deadline
September 15 of the year before anticipated entry.

Minimum Academic Requirements
The applicant must be a high school graduate or equivalent.

Limitations of Course Work
Remedial course work will not count as hours toward the certificate.

Minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average
High school grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale. This requirement is applied when students are selected from the applicant pool.

Technical Standards/Essential Functions
These will be given to the prospective student upon receipt of Allied Health Sciences application and available on the Web site.

Limited Criminal Background Check
Information regarding this requirement will be given to the prospective student upon receipt of Allied Health Sciences application.

Medical Requirements
Documentation of completion of a physical examination is required before placement in a clinical site. Immunization records and other information will also be needed.

Indiana Residents Preference Policy
See the Allied Health Sciences policy.

Volunteer Experience
While volunteer experience is not required, it is very helpful in making a career choice.

Scholarships
Scholarship opportunities may be available through the Office of Financial Aid.

Phlebotomy Technician Curriculum

Courses coded with (G) meet school general education requirements.

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Associate Degree Programs1

Medical Laboratory Technology
Health Information Technology
Radiography
Respiratory Care
Radiologic Sciences

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Medical Laboratory Technology

About the Program
Requirements
Medical Laboratory Technology Curriculum
2 + 2 Articulation to B. S.

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About the Program

Affiliated with several northwest Indiana hospitals. A medical laboratory technician is an indispensable member of the health care team. The medical laboratory technician performs a large variety of diagnostic laboratory tests, thereby contributing greatly toward meeting patients’ and physicians’ needs.

The Medical Laboratory Technology Program leads to an associate degree, preparing the student for a satisfying career in laboratory medicine. It provides students with the proper balance of academic background and clinical/practical experience necessary to complete the program successfully. Students accepted into the Medical Laboratory Technology Program begin the course of study in the fall semester. The curriculum consists of general-education courses, technical professional courses in laboratory technology, and clinical experience.

Graduate medical laboratory technicians perform tests in each laboratory department, including hematology, chemistry, microbiology, immunohematology, and serology. They use manual techniques as well as advanced computerized/ electronic equipment in performing the various tests. In addition, a medical laboratory technician is adept at specimen collection and helping to assess the laboratory’s quality control program. Program graduates are eligible to apply for the national certification medical examination in laboratory technology. The Medical Laboratory Technology offices and classrooms are in Hawthorn Hall at IU Northwest. Clinical training occurs in affiliated hospitals within the seven-county area.

The Indiana University Medical Laboratory Technology Program is fully accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS), 8410 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., Suite 670, Chicago, IL, 60631-3415, phone: (773) 714-8880.

1 Some Associate of Science degree programs do not provide for part-time or evening participation. Students must be prepared to make a full-time commitment to these programs. The first year of the two-year Respiratory Therapy Program may be completed on a part-time basis. Please refer to the Respiratory Therapy Program first-year curriculum.

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Requirements

Admission Criteria
High school and/or college grade point average, SAT score, and a personal interview. Students applying to the program must complete the admission requirements of Allied Health Sciences and the Medical Laboratory Technology Program before acceptance into program. Admission to the professional program is competitive; therefore, completion of the program application does not guarantee admission.

Class Size
Maximum 18 students each year.

Specific Requirements
In addition to Allied Health Sciences admission policies found at the beginning of this section of the bulletin, the following admission policies apply to the Medical Laboratory Technology Program:

Application Deadline
April 1 of the year of anticipated entry.

Minimum Academic Requirements
The applicant must be a high school graduate or equivalent and have successfully completed MATH M100 Basic Math and CHEM C101/CHEM C121 Elementary Chemistry I with laboratory, and ENG W131 Elementary Composition prior to being accepted into the program.

Distribution of Credits in Specific Areas
Prospective students are required to complete one year of high school chemistry and algebra.

Limitations of Course Work
Remedial course work will not count as credit hours toward the degree.

Minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average
High school or college grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Interview
All qualified applicants may be expected to participate in an interview.

Technical Standards/Essential Functions
These will be given to the prospective student upon receipt of the Allied Health Sciences application and are also available on the Web site.

Limited Criminal Background Check
Information regarding this requirement will be given to the prospective student upon receipt of Allied Health Sciences application.

Medical Requirements
Documentation of completion of a physical examination is required before placement in a clinical site. Immunization records and other information will also be needed.

Indiana Residents Preference Policy
See Allied Health Sciences policy.

Volunteer Experience
While volunteer experience is not required, it is very helpful in making a career choice.

Scholarships
Scholarship opportunities are available through the Office of Financial Aid and professional medical societies.

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Medical Laboratory Technology Curriculum (75 cr.)

Two-Year Semester Sequence

B.S. in Biology, Medical Technology Track Refer to the “Biology” section in “College of Arts and Sciences” to see how the A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology fits into a B.S. in Biology program. Further information is available from the program director upon request.

1 Professional core course: A grade of C (2.0) or higher is required for successful completion of the program.

2 Students interested in the B.S. degree should take the PHSL P261/PHSL P262 sequence.

3 Students interested in the B.S. degree should take the CHEM C105/CHEM C125 and CHEM C106/CHEM C126 sequence.

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2 + 2 Articulation to B. S. (Alternate to B.S. in Biology, MT Track)

ASCP has an alternate route to Medical Technology certification. A certified MLT-A.D. with two years’ work experience and the appropriate course work needed for a B. S. degree (which also meets ASCP criteria) can sit for the MT certification examination without any additional internship.

A curriculum has been developed at IU Northwest that will allow the MLT-AD student to continue on to a B. S. degree in an additional two years after obtaining the A.D., with some course substitution in the A.D. curriculum. The student selects one of four tracks in this 2 +2 articulation, indicating a specific minor. The student would receive a B. S. degree in general studies, with a minor in one of four areas, either chemistry, biology, microbiology, or health administration.

Further information on this and other B.S. degree options is available from the program director upon request.

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Health Information Technology

About the Program
Educational Program
Admission
Health Information Technology Curriculum

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About the Program

Affiliated with all Lake County hospitals and several others.

The health technician is a professional skilled in the collection, analysis, and reporting of health care data and provision of clinical data support to health care information systems operation.

The graduate health information technician generally works in the health information department of a hospital, ambulatory care facility, or other type of health care facility. Some of the functions are supervising within the health information department; coordinating flow of health information to all departments of the hospital; compiling statistics; analyzing health record data for electronic completeness and accuracy; coding and classifying diagnoses and procedures that impact facility reimbursement; assigning diagnosis-related groups (DRGs) or ambulatory payment classifications (APCs); operating a cancer registry; functioning as a primary officer for the facility; preparing special studies and tabulating data for research; and performing quality, management and utilization management activities, and other performance improvement activities.

Graduates are eligible to apply to write the American Health Information Management Association

National Certification exam. Upon passing this exam, they may use the initials RHIT, Registered Health Information Technician.

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Educational Program

Length of the Program
The Health Information Technology Program is two years in length if the student attends on a full-time basis. Opportunities are available for progression through the program on a part-time basis.

Structure of the Professional Program
Health Information Technology core courses are offered primarily during the day. General-education courses are offered both day and evening.

Design of the Professional Curriculum
Students accepted into the Health Information Technology Program typically begin the course of study in the fall semester. The curriculum consists of general-education courses, technical courses in health information technology, and clinical experience in health care facilities in the Lake County area. The Health Information Technology Program is designed to:

• Provide educational experiences to prepare students for beginning a career as a health information technician.
• Provide concentrated clinical experiences by a rotation schedule through the hospitals and other health care institutions in the community.
• Provide the medical community with individuals
  qualified to effectively carry out the functions of
  the health information management discipline.
• Contribute to the liberal education of the students by providing a core of general education courses.
• Qualify students for progression to a baccalaureate degree in specific areas.
• Assist students in reaching their goals by providing academic, occupational, and personal guidance.

Location of Clinical Sites
The program utilizes all hospitals in Lake County, Indiana; one hospital in Porter County, Indiana; two hospitals in LaPorte County, Indiana; and two hospitals in Cook County, Illinois. Additional nonacute care facilities throughout the area are also utilized.

Additional Cost
In addition to regular university fees, students are responsible for the cost of a physical examination before attending clinical sites. They are also responsible for any travel expenses incurred as part of the clinical experience.

Opportunity for Students to Work
Many students accept part-time employment in local health care facilities while completing the professional course work.

Program Facilities
The Health Information Technology Program offices and classrooms are located in Hawthorn Hall at IU Northwest.

Accreditation
The Health Information Technology Program of IU Northwest is fully accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education.

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Admission

General Information
Admission to the program is competitive; therefore, completion of the corequisites does not guarantee admission to the program.

Criteria Used for Selection of Class
Students may apply for admission to the Health Information Technology Program after qualifying for regular admission to Indiana University. Admission to the program is based upon each applicant's high school and/or college grade point average, SAT scores, and a personal interview.

Class Size
25 students each fall semester.

Specific Requirements
In addition to the Allied Health Sciences admission policies and procedures found at the beginning of the bulletin, the following admission policies apply to the Health Information Technology Program at Indiana University Northwest:

Application Deadline
April 1 of the year of anticipated entry.

Total Number of Prerequisite Credit Hours
This is a direct high school entry program.

Minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average
C (2.0 on a 4.0 scale). Grades from remedial courses are not figured into the cumulative grade point average.

Distribution of Credit Hours in Specific Areas
Students must complete 26 credit hours in liberal arts as part of the degree requirements.

Limitations of Course Work
Remedial courses may not be counted as credit hours toward a degree. Courses completed in the former Division of General and Technical Studies do not count toward a degree.

Minimum Specific Grade Point Average
The program computes a selected course grade point average based on courses the student may have taken that are required by the program. Grades from remedial course are not included.

Interview
All qualified applicants must participate in an interview.

Technical Standards
See Allied Health Sciences technical standards.

Medical Requirement
Documentation of completion of a physical examination is required prior to placement at a clinical site.

Indiana Residents Preference Policy
See Allied Health Sciences policy.

Volunteer Experience
While volunteer experience is not required, it is very helpful in making a career choice.

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Health Information Technology Curriculum (65 cr.)

1 Professional core course: A grade of C (2.0) or higher is required in order to take professional core courses that occur later in the course sequence for this major.

2 Core course: A grade of C or higher is required for graduation from this program.

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Radiography

About the Program
Educational Program
Admission
Curriculum
Radiography Curriculum

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About the Program

Radiology is a science involving the medical use of X rays, radium, and radioactive isotopes in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Radiographers are essential members of the health care team. They are experts in the performance of examinations requiring the use of X rays and highly complex machinery to produce a quality X-ray image (radiograph) of the internal parts of the body for interpretation by a medical doctor (radiologist).

Radiographers find employment possibilities in various medical settings ranging from doctors’ offices to large medical centers. In addition, some seek employment in industry or in the marketing and sales of X-ray products.

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Educational Program

Length of the Program
24 months beginning in May. Professional course work begins each July (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 application of theory, and general education are included in the curriculum. The Radiography Program curriculum objectives are designed to:

• Provide educational experiences to prepare students for entering careers as radiographers.
• Provide concentrated clinical experiences by a rotation schedule through the hospitals in the community.
• Provide the medical community with individuals
  qualified to perform radiographic procedures.
• Contribute to the liberal education of students by
  providing a core of general education courses.
• Qualify students for transfer to a baccalaureate degree program.
• Assist students in reaching their academic and professional goals.
• Instill in students a desire for lifelong learning.

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.

Program Facilities
The Radiography Program offices and classrooms are located in the Dunes Medical/Professional Building at IU Northwest.

Location of Clinicals
Clinical experiences occur in local hospitals, including the Community Hospital in Munster; LaPorte Hospital in LaPorte; Methodist Hospital of Gary, Inc., in Gary and Merrillville; Porter Hospital in Valparaiso; St. Anthony Medical Center in Crown Point; St. Anthony Memorial Health Centers in Michigan City; St. Margaret Mercy Healthcare Centers in Hammond; 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, lead markers, and radiation monitoring.

Accreditation
The Radiography Program is fully accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), 20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago, IL 60606- 3182; phone: (312) 704-5300; www.jrcert.org.

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Admission

General Information
Students may apply for admission to the Radiography Program after qualifying for regular admission to Indiana University. Admission to the professional program is competitive; therefore, completion of the application does not guarantee admission to the program.

Criteria Used for Class Selection
Admission to the program is based upon each applicant’s high school and/or college course work and a personal interview.

Class Size
Approximately 40-45 students each May (beginning professional course work in summer session II).

Specific Requirements
In addition to the Allied Health Sciences admission policies and procedures, the following apply to the Radiography Program at IU Northwest:

Application Deadline
February 1 of the year of anticipated entry.

Total Number of Prerequisite Credit Hours
To be eligible for admission, applicants should have completed high school courses in algebra, geometry, biology, and English. In addition, physics, chemistry, and computer science are recommended. Prior to beginning professional course work, all students must complete the program’s math and English requirement with a C (2.0) or higher. In addition, students are encouraged to complete the Arts and Science course work required for the degree.

Limitations of Course Work
Remedial course work does not count as credit hours toward the degree or for purposes of calculation of a grade point average during the admission process.

Minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average
A high school grade point average of 3.0 or a college grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale is required for admission into the Radiography Program. The college grade point average will be used if the applicant has completed a minimum of 12 credit hours with at least one math or science course on the transcript. The program admissions committee implements this requirement when the incoming class of students is selected from the applicant pool.

Interview
An interview is required for admission. However, if the number of applications to the program far exceeds the number of positions available, the program admissions committee reserves the right to limit the number of applicants interviewed. Interviews will be scheduled during the spring semester.

High School Applicants
Check with your school to see if you can earn college credit while in high school to complete the two prerequisite courses.

Technical Standards
Technical standards are mailed to all program applicants.

Medical Requirements
Documentation of completion of a physical examination is required prior to beginning clinical experience.

Indiana Residents Preference Policy
The program gives some preference to Indiana residents.

Volunteer Experience
While volunteer experience is not required; it is very helpful in making a career choice.

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Curriculum

Prerequisites
Prior to beginning professional course work, all students must complete the program’s math and English requirement with a C (2.0) or better. Students may earn up to 6 hours of Indiana University credit by correspondence toward fulfilling the requirements for the associate degree. Students are encouraged to seek advising prior to enrolling in course work. The faculty retain the right to determine acceptability of course work taken by nontraditional methods outside of Indiana University to meet degree requirements.

Total Number of Prerequisite Credit Hours
To be eligible for admission, applicants should have completed high school courses in algebra, geometry, biology, and English. In addition, physics, chemistry, and computer science are recommended. Prior to beginning professional course work, all students must complete the program’s math and English requirement with a C (2.0) or higher.

Professional Program
Courses in the professional program are sequential and, therefore, must be taken in the order specified by the program faculty.

Awards
The program faculty will recommend to the university graduating students with superior academic performance for degrees awarded with distinction. Also, the program may recognize students with outstanding academic and clinical achievement during their professional program at the time of graduation.

Scholarships
For information on scholarships and grants, students should contact the Financial Aid Office. Some hospitals offer financial assistance for students pursuing radiography. Contact the program faculty for further information.

Graduation Requirements
Satisfactory completion of 76/77 credit hours to include 23/24 credit hours of prerequisite and general education courses and 52 credit hours of professional courses. All course work must be completed in compliance with the program’s and school’s academic and professional policies. Upon successful completion of the program, students are eligible to take the examination of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (AART) (www.arrt.org).

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Radiography Curriculum (73 cr.)

Two-Year Semester Sequence

*Core course

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Respiratory Care

About the Program
Admission Requirements
Respiratory Care Curriculum

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Mission of the Respiratory Therapy Program
The mission of the Respiratory Therapy Program is to provide a high-quality Associate of Science in Respiratory Therapy to students in the seven counties of northwest Indiana. The faculty and staff are committed to excellence in teaching and community service. The program is designed to provide an environment that promotes intellectual discovery both didactically and clinically.

Description of the Profession
Respiratory care practitioners are health care professionals who evaluate, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders. They perform both diagnostic and therapeutic procedures on pulmonary patients ranging from premature infants to the elderly.

Graduates of the Program
Graduates of the Respiratory Care Program are eligible for state licensure after they successfully pass credentialing examinations offered by the National Board of Respiratory Care.

Career Opportunities
Respiratory care is one of the fastest growing medical fields with excellent career opportunities and competitive salaries. Respiratory care practitioners can be employed in a variety of settings such as hospitals, clinics, home care, education, medical sales, research, physicians’ offices, skilled nursing facilities, and others.

Length of Program
A minimum of two years is required to complete work for the associate degree in respiratory therapy. Students may complete the prerequisites for program admission (first-year preprofessional course work) on a part-time basis. Admission to the program is granted in the second professional year (second-year day course work) of the program and requires a full-time commitment of 16 consecutive months.

Description of Facilities
The Respiratory Care Program offices are in Hawthorn Hall.

Location of Clinical Affiliates
Clinical experience occurs at local hospitals in Lake and Porter Counties, Indiana, in addition to Chicago- and South Bend-area hospitals.

Additional Costs
In addition to regular university fees and books, students are responsible for program-related expense such as physical examination, immunizations CPR certification, lab kit, board examination fees, uniforms and supplies, and travel expenses incurred as part of the clinical experience.

Accreditation
The Respiratory Therapy Program is fully accredited by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC).

Opportunities for Students to Work
During the professional year and after successful completion of necessary clinical competencies, students may seek employment as a respiratory therapy student at local area hospitals.

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Admission Criteria

Selection Criteria
Admission to the program is based on the student’s successful completion of the prerequisite courses with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or greater. Completion of the prerequisite courses does not guarantee admission to the program. When the number of applicants exceeds the class size capacity, specific math and science GPA will be a strong factor in the selection criteria. Repeating required first year courses will be viewed less favorably in the selection process. Students will have only two opportunities to decline admission. Students who decline admission twice will be ineligible to reapply.

Prerequisites
Prior to beginning professional course work, all students must complete the required prerequisite courses. Further, the general education courses are not required to be completed prior to admission; however, their completion is strongly recommended.

Application Deadline
April 1 of the year of anticipated entry.

Minimum Grade Point Average
A GPA of 2.0 or higher on a scale of 4.0.

Class Size
Approximately 20 students each fall. Class size is restricted by the number of clinical sites available.

Awards
The program will recommend students with superior academic performance for degrees awarded with distinction.


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Respiratory Care Curriculum (73 cr.)

Students should consult with their academic counselors for proper academic courses and semester sequence in order to complete the first-year program prerequisite courses in a timely manner. Courses coded with (G) meet the division's general education requirements.

First-Year (Preprofessional) Courses

Second-Year Courses (Professional Year)

1 A grade of C or higher is required for graduation.

2 Professional core course: A grade of C (2.0) or higher is required for successful completion of the program.

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Radiologic Sciences

The B.S. degree in Radiologic Sciences offers individuals the opportunity to pursue three separate concentrations—advanced clinical/health management concentration for the associate degree radiographer, diagnostic medical sonography, and radiation therapy. Diagnostic medical sonography and radiation therapy are open to individuals with either a health professional A.S. degree background or a non-health professions background.

Radiologic Sciences-Clinical/Health Management Concentration for Radiographers
Admissions
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Concentration Course Work Options

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Radiologic Sciences-Clinical/Health Management Concentration for Radiographers

Description of the Profession
Within the radiologic sciences profession there is a need for qualified radiographers with the advanced skills necessary to provide patient services in cardiovascular interventional technology, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging. These professionals require unique skills specific to the specialty. Cardiovascular 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.

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

Credentials Required to Practice
R.T.(R) (ARRT) Registered Radiographer.

Indiana Certification Requirements

State certification is required to operate an X-ray machine. The state accepts the ARRT Registry for certification.

The Bachelor of Science Program in Radiologic Sciences is designed to prepare qualified radiographers with the skills to provide patient services in cardiovascular interventional technology, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging. Students receive a theoretical foundation in all of these specialties and select a clinical/health management 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
Classes are held during the day. Clinical experience is scheduled in cooperation with the clinical site with most experience during normal daytime hours.

Design of the Professional Curriculum
Lectures and clinical experiences are integrated throughout the two semesters.

Opportunity for Students to Work
Students may be employed as radiographers at local area hospitals. Students may find full-time employment during the professional year difficult.

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

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Admissions

General Information
Admission to the professional year is competitive. Students are selected based on their previous academic background, a personal interview, and evidence of registration or registration eligibility with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Students will need to select an area of clinical or health management concentrations. There are a limited number of spaces available in each clinical concentration.

Class Size
Class size is restricted by the number of clinical sites available. An attempt will be made to place all qualified applicants.

Specific Requirements
The following admission policies, in addition to those policies at the beginning of this section, apply to the Radiologic Sciences Program.

Application Deadline
February 1 of the year the student wishes to begin the professional year.

Total Number of Prerequisite Credit Hours
92 credit hours.

Limitations of Course Work
Remedial course work will not count as credit hours toward the degree or for purposes of calculation of a grade point average during the admission process.

Minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average
2.3 on a 4.0 scale at the time of the interview.

Minimum Specific Grade Point Average
2.5 on a 4.0 scale for all radiography courses.

Minimum Grade Requirement in a Stated Prerequisite
C (2.0 on a 4.0 scale).

Interview
Qualified applicants may be asked to participate in an interview. Interviews are held in May.

Technical Standards
Technical standards are mailed to all program applicants.

Medical Requirements
Students must meet the medical requirements of the clinical education center providing clinical experience.

Experience
While radiography experience beyond the initial radiography program is not required, it is recommended.

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Curriculum

Prerequisites
Prior to entering the program, students must complete the following minimum 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.

Special Credit/Transfer Policy
Students seeking to transfer credit or receive special credit for radiography course work taken in a non–credit­awarding radiography program that has been accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) (www.jrcert.org) should contact the program director for additional information and counseling.

Professional Program
The professional program consists of 30 credit hours of 400-level courses. Courses in the professional senior year are sequential. Therefore, the following courses must be taken on a full-time basis in the order specified by the program faculty.

CONCENTRATION COURSE WORK OPTIONS

* SPEA H320 is a required course for all students pursuing this concentration.

Radiologic Sciences—Diagnostic Medical Sonography Concentration

Description of the Profession
Within the radiologic sciences profession, there is a need for qualified diagnsotic medical sonographers. These professionals require unique skills specific to the field of ultrasonography. Under the direction of a radiologist, the diagnostic medical sonographer is concerned with the proper operation of the ultrasound equipment and preparation of patients for various types of diagnostic procedures. Upon request of a physician, the diagnostic medical sonographer examines various parts of the body by using sound waves. This imaging technique may reveal evidence of disease, injury, or other significant medical information.

Graduates of the Program
Graduates receive a Bachelor of Science degree and are eligible to take the General Physics, Abdomen/Small Parts, and OB/Gyn exams offered by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS).

Length of the Program
A new class begins the professional course work in summer session II for non-health care students and in the fall semester for the health care student. This program will complete their professional portion at the end of the following fall semester.

Structure of the Professional Program
Classes are held during the day. Clinical experience is scheduled in cooperation with the clinical site and are also during normal daytime hours.

Design of the Professional Curriculum
Lectures, lab, and clinical experiences are integrated throughout the program.

Opportunity for Students to Work
Students may find full-time employment during the professional year difficult.

Description of Facilities
The classroom and offices of the Radiologic Sciences—DMS Concentration Program are located in the Dunes Medicali' Professional Building at IU Northwest. Clinical experience is provided at local hospitals.

ADMISSIONS

Health Professions as a Degree Background

** Class enrollment is conditional on acceptance into the B.S. in Radiologic Sciences—DMS Concentration program.

PROFESSIONAL YEAR

Radiologic Sciences—Radiation Therapy Concentration

PROGRAM MISSION STATEMENT

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM

• Graduate radiation therapists who demonstrate
  Clinical competence
  Effective communication skills
  Critical thinking and problem solving skills
  Professional values
• Provide the medical community with individuals qualified to perform radiation therapy procedures
• Involve students in professional continuing education activities in an effort to instill a desire for lifelong learning
• Involve the student in the community we serve

Program Facilities
The Radiation Therapy Program offices and classrooms are located in the Dunes Medical/Professional Building at IU Northwest. Clinical experiences have been planned in local hospitals, including the Community Hospital in Munster; Ingalls Hospital in Harvey, Illinois; LaPorte Hospital and Health Services in LaPorte; Memorial Hospital in South Bend; Methodist Hospital of Gary, Inc., in Merrillville; and St. Margaret Mercy Healthcare Center in Hammond.

Accreditation
The Radiation Therapy Program is approved by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), 20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 900, Chicago, IL 60606-2901; phone (3120 704-5300; www.jrcert.org.

ADMISSION—NON-RADIOGRAPHER

CURRICULUM—NON-RADIOGRAPHER

ADMISSION—RADIOGRAPHER

CURRICULUM—RADIOGRAPHER

Prerequisites
The following prerequisite course of study must be completed for students to be eligible for admission into the professional program. Students should consult with their academic advisors 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.

Professional Curriculum—Radiographer

*Core courses

Awards
The program faculty will recommend to the university graduating students with superior academic performance for degrees awarded with distinction. Also, the program may recognize students with outstanding academic and clinical achievement during their professional program at the time of graduation.

Graduation Requirements
Satisfactory completion of 122 credit hours to include 33-55 credit hours of prerequisite and general-education courses and 53-55 credit hours of professional courses. All course work must be completed in compliance with the program’s and school academic and professional policies. Upon successful completion of the program, students are eligible to take the examination of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) (www.arrt.org).

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