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Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging Technology

Online Joint Collaborative

Admissions

To be accepted to this program, you must have:

1. Must be certified in at least one of the following: Radiography (ARRT) Radiation Therapy (ARRT) Nuclear Medicine (ARRT or NMTCB) OR Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Ultrasound Technologist) (ARRT or ARDMS) Echocardiographer (ARDMS or CCI) or Invasive Specialist (CCI)
2. Have completed all general education courses as required by the designated home campus.
3. This program is authorized, exempt, or not subject to state regulatory compliance and may enroll students from all 50 states

To apply to this program:

1. Complete application for admission.
2. Submit official transcripts.
3. International applicants may be asked for additional materials.
4. This program is offered by IU South Bend, IU Kokomo, IU Northwest, and IUPUI. After applying, you will be assigned a home campus. You will submit application documents to the Office of Admissions of that campus.

Application Deadline:

Rolling admissions. Application review will begin upon receipt of all required application materials

Tuition and Fees

• Indiana Residents | $250/credit hours ($750.00/3 credit hours)
• Out of State Residents | $350.00/credit hour ($1050.00/3 credit hours)
• Prep program at some campuses not eligible for collaborative rate
• Additional fees will apply

Degree Requirements (120 cr.)

To graduate with the BS in Medical Imaging Technology, you must:

1. Complete a total of 120 semester credit hours including
   • All campus general education requirements
   • Program core course requirements
   • 12 credits of elective courses
2. Complete at least 30 credit hours through Indiana University
3. Complete at least 30 credit hours at the 300- and 400-level.
4. Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0, and achieve a minimum grade of C in each required course

Medical Imaging Technology Program Outcomes

The BS in Medical Imaging Technology program seeks to:

• Develop the professional's ability to function as an active member of the healthcare team. 
• Graduate professionals who demonstrate effective communication skills. 
• Graduate professionals who demonstrate critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.  
• Graduate professionals who demonstrate professional and ethical behaviors. 
• Foster independent thinking and lifelong learning. 

Medical Imaging Technology Course Outcomes

You will gain knowledge and skills in the following core areas:

1. Medical Imaging Technology Principles (3 credit hours)

• Learn the history of the medical imaging profession. 
• Master basic imaging principles for a variety of imaging modalities. 

2. Medical Imaging Technology Procedures (3 credit hours)

• Compare and contrast the various modalities in terms of radiation sources, uses, and safety. 
• Apply medical imaging concepts and principles to analyze new uses and procedures.  

3. Anatomy and Pathology (6 credit hours)

• Explain the different disease states that are seen or treated within the field of radiology. 
• Determine which radiologic procedures are used in the diagnosis and treatment of various disease states. 
• Analyze how physicians use patient data and images for use in patient case management. 
• Identify anatomical structures of the human body.  
• Describe relationships of structures to one another. 
• Discuss the different appearance of anatomy from one modality to another. 

4. Research in Medical Imaging Technology (6 credit hours)

• Demonstrate computer skills needed to perform a literature search. 
• Formulate a research question. 
• Research a selected topic. 
• Use a variety of multimedia tools to produce images for presentations and posters. 
• Disseminate scientific information in a professional-quality poster and research paper. 
• Investigate the basic tenets of human-subjects research. 

5. Medical Imaging Technology Nonclinical Concentration (12 credit hours)

Students with both a primary and post-primary certification (i.e., RT and CT) are eligible for up to 12 special credit hours. Special credit hours cannot be used toward the 30 in-residence IU hours.

Students must complete 12 hours of elective coursework. Students may develop their own tracks with the consent of their program faculty.

Core Courses

You will be required to take one course from each of the following categories, unless otherwise specified:

Principles (3 cr.)

• AHLT-R 405 Advanced Diagnostic Imaging I
• RADI-R 453 Medical Imaging Theory I
• RADS-R 405 Advanced Diagnostic Imaging I

Procedures (3 cr.)

• AHLT-R 406 Advanced Diagnostic Imaging II
• RADI-R 453 Medical Imaging Theory II
• RADS-R 406 Advanced Diagnostic Imaging II

Anatomy and Pathology (6 cr.)

• AHLT-R 472 Multiplanar Anatomy and Pathology I; OR
  RADI-R 472 Multiplanar Anatomy and Pathology I; OR
  RADS-R 472 Multiplanar Anatomy and Pathology I

• AHLT-R 473 Multiplanar Anatomy and Pathology II; OR
  RADI-R 473 Multiplanar Anatomy and Pathology II; OR
  RADS-R 473 Multiplanar Anatomy and Pathology II

Research (6 cr.)

Select one of the following two options:

Option 1: Archival and Human Subject Research

Complete two from the following:

• RADI-R 456 Medical Imaging Technology Project
• RADI-R 457 Medical Imaging Technology Project II

Option 2: Advanced Study and Applied Research in Medical Imaging

Select one from the following:

• AHLT-R 407 Seminar; OR
  RADS-R 403 Advanced Topics in Medical Imaging Technology
• AHLT-R 409 Project in Medical Imaging; OR
  AHLT-R 409 Senior Project in Medical Imaging (Kokomo); OR
  RADS-R 409 Project in Medical Imaging

Electives (12 cr.)