INDIANA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE · 3 hours of lecture and 2 hours of laboratory exercises each week in a 15-week course. Health Professions Programs Overview and Directory The

INDIANA UNIVERSITYSCHOOL OF MEDICINE

Fesler Hall (FH) 2131120 South DriveIndianapolis, IN 46202Admission: (317) 274-3772Medical School Academic Affairs: (317) 274-1965www.medicine.iu.edu

Health Professions ProgramsVan Nuys Medical Science Building (MS) 158635 Barnhill DriveIndianapolis, IN 46202(317) 278-4752msa.iusm.iu.ed/hpp

Contents353 School of Medicine353 Overview353 History353 Facilities

353 Health Professions Programs353 Overview and Directory354 Purpose354 Philosophy354 Vision354 Mission355 History of Current Degree Programs355 Accreditation355 Preadmission Status355 Change of Educational Objective for

Preprofessional Students355 Admission Policies356 Admission Procedures356 Transfer Credit356 Correspondence Courses356 Undergraduate Degree Requirements357 General Undergraduate Requirements357 Basic General Education Areas357 Program Prerequisites357 Professional Program Requirements357 Academic Regulations357 Academic Policies358 Honors358 IUPUI Honors Degree359 Student Rights and Responsibilities359 Credentials/Licensure360 Clinical Laboratory Science362 Cytotechnology364 Emergency Medical Services367 Histotechnology370 Medical Imaging Technology371 Nuclear Medicine Technology

Paramedic Science (See Emergency MedicalServices)

373 Radiation Therapy376 Radiography379 Respiratory Therapy

382 Administrative Officers for the HealthProfessions Program

382 Program Faculty

352 IUPUI All-Campus Bulletin 2004-06

Indiana UniversitySchool of MedicineOverviewThe School of Medicine is responsible for providingmedical education within the state of Indiana. As partof a major university, it accepts and fulfills five crucialresponsibilities: (1) it provides its students with theopportunity to acquire a sound basic education inmedicine and fosters the development of lifelonghabits of scholarship and service; (2) it advancesknowledge through research in biomedical studiesand studies related to the cultural and behavioralaspects of medicine and the delivery of health care;(3) it provides graduate education in order toproduce practitioners, teachers, and investigatorsthrough clinical residency programs and advanceddegree programs in the basic medical sciences; (4) itoffers continuing education programs aimed atmaintaining and improving the competence of thoseprofessionals engaged in patient care; and (5) itprovides multiple services to the people of Indiana inall areas of the medical sciences and health care.

HistoryThe Indiana University School of Medicine (IUSM) wasfounded in 1903, and its first students were enrolledon the Bloomington campus. It was the fourth medicalschool in the United States, after Johns Hopkins,Harvard, and Western Reserve, to require two or moreyears of collegiate work for admission. The schoolawarded the Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree to itsfirst class of 25 in 1907. Following the union of allmedical schools in the state within Indiana Universityin 1908, the General Assembly of the State of Indiana,in 1909, mandated that Indiana University assume theresponsibility for medical education in the state.Initially, students had the opportunity of taking the firsttwo years of their medical school work at eitherBloomington or Indianapolis. In 1912 all studentsentered through the Bloomington program and movedto Indianapolis for their second-, third-, and fourth-year courses. This system remained in effect until1958, when the work of the Bloomington division wastransferred to Indianapolis. Excellent facilities for theteaching of the basic medical sciences and a strongnucleus of basic science faculty members remained inBloomington. Consequently, in 1959 an experimentalprogram of medical education was started inBloomington in cooperation with the College of Artsand Sciences and the Graduate School. This program,the Medical Sciences Program, included studies thatcould lead to the combined M.D./M.S. and M.D./Ph.D.degrees.

In 1965 a School of Medicine faculty committeerecommended the adoption of a comprehensive planfor medical education throughout the state ofIndiana. The plan involved the use of regionalfacilities in addition to those of the Medical Center inIndianapolis. The plan would coordinate and utilizeelective programs in community hospitals,preceptorships with practicing physicians, internshipand residency programs, and continuing medicaleducation programs throughout the state.

The plan also resulted in the formation, withinexisting educational institutions, of ‘‘centers formedical education’’ for teaching basic medicalscience courses to first-year medical students. In1971 the General Assembly of the State of Indianaunanimously authorized legislation establishing theIndiana Statewide Medical Education System. Thislegislation mandated that the Indiana UniversitySchool of Medicine be responsible for selection,admission, and assignment of students, for curriculardevelopment, and for evaluation and accreditation ofthe system. Further development of the IndianaStatewide Medical Education System was approved inthe 1979 Indiana General Assembly. Approval forplanning and funding for a second year of medicalstudy at each of the centers for medical educationwas passed, and second-year students were firstappointed to all centers except Fort Wayne in the fall1980 semester. Funding for second-year students atthe Fort Wayne campus began in fall 1990. TheSchool of Medicine currently has eight centers formedical education, located in Bloomington,Evansville, Fort Wayne, Gary, Muncie, South Bend,Terre Haute, and West Lafayette.

FacilitiesThe Indiana University Medical Center (IUMC)campus covers some 85 acres within one mile of thecenter of Indianapolis. Half of the first- and second-year classes are on the IUMC campus; the other halfare at the centers for medical education. The Schoolof Medicine’s enrollment in 2002–2003 consisted ofnearly 1,100 M.D. students, 186 Ph.D. students, 120M.S. students, 90 M.P.H. students, and 45 M.D./Ph.D.students. In addition to opportunities at the centersfor medical education, M.D. students may participatein clinical and elective rotations in physician officesand hospitals throughout the state and nation.Students may study or serve abroad during theirmedical school careers.

The IUMC campus includes Fesler Hall, Van NuysMedical Sciences Building, Indiana Cancer Pavilion,IU Cancer Research Institute, the Rotary Building, andEmerson Hall. The William H. Coleman Hospital,Robert W. Long Hospital, and the Willis D. GatchClinical Building have been renovated to provideresearch and administrative offices at IUSM. Theconstruction of a new research building began in the2000–2001 academic year, and yet another wasplanned.

Hospitals that are staffed by faculty and provideresidency training programs include WishardMemorial Hospital (a city–county hospital recentlylisted among the top 100 U.S. public hospitals),Roudebush VA Medical Center, Riley Hospital forChildren, Indiana University Hospital and OutpatientCenter, and LaRue Carter Psychiatric Hospital (stateowned—about five minutes from campus). Riley andIU Hospital separated from the School of Medicine in1997 to join Methodist Hospital of Indiana in formingClarian Health Partners. Clarian Health is committedto supporting the school’s mission of advancingeducation, research, and patient care. Locatedapproximately two miles from IUMC, MethodistHospital provides additional significant educationalopportunities to IU students and residents.

Clarian Health’s hospitals—Riley Hospital forChildren, IU Hospital, and Methodist Hospital ofIndiana—currently record approximately one millionin- and out-patient visits per year. The affiliatedhospitals—Wishard, Roudebush, and LaRue Carter—together handle another 1 million patient visits eachyear. This enormous patient base provides a broadrange of superb clinical educational opportunities.The hospitals host 71 residency and fellowshipprograms with 992 residents and fellows, and provideclinical experiences in both inpatient and outpatientfacilities to second- through fourth-year students.IUSM’s nearly 800 teaching faculty members staff allthe hospitals. In addition, the hospitals hosteducational programs for nursing, dentistry, andallied health sciences students as well as PurdueUniversity pharmacy doctoral students.

An additional undergraduate course in microbiologyis taught by the School of Medicine:

MICR J210 Microbiology and Immunology(4 cr.) P: N261, C101-C102, and N217, orequivalent. For prenursing, health professions, anddental hygiene students; others by consent ofinstructor. Consideration of immunology and host-defense mechanisms, and pathogenic bacteria,viruses, fungi, and parasites in human disease.Laboratory exercises include microbial biology,microscopy, asepsis, pure culture, identification,antimicrobial agents, viral hemagglutination,representative immunological reactions. There are3 hours of lecture and 2 hours of laboratoryexercises each week in a 15-week course.

Health ProfessionsProgramsOverview and DirectoryThe Indiana University School of Medicine HealthProfessions Programs offer degrees and course work inemergency medical services, clinical laboratorysciences, cytotechnology, histotechnology, medicalimaging technology, nuclear medicine technology,radiation therapy, radiography, and respiratory therapy.These programs are housed within appropriate clinicaldepartments in the School of Medicine but arecollectively called the Health Professions Programs(HPP). Other degrees in the health professions areoffered on the IUPUI campus through the School ofDentistry, School of Nursing, and the School of Healthand Rehabilitation Sciences. Related degree programsare also found on the Indiana University regionalcampuses in Gary (Northwest), South Bend, Fort Wayne(IPFW), Kokomo, and New Albany (Southeast).

Health Professions Programs OfficeMarti Reeser, M.S.Assistant Director for Academic RecordsPhone: (317) [email protected]

Mailing Address:635 N Barnhill DriveVan Nuys Medical Science Building (MS), Room 158Indianapolis, IN 46202-5114Phone: (317) 278-4752Email: [email protected]/hpp

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Department of Emergency Medicine

Paramedic Science (A.S.)Leon Bell, [email protected](317) 630-7314Wishard Hospital, Ott 1151001 W. Tenth StreetIndianapolis, IN 46202-2879

Department of Pathology andLaboratory Medicine

Clinical Laboratory Sciences (B.S.)Linda Kasper, [email protected](317) 274-12701120 W. South Drive, FH 409Indianapolis, IN 46202-5113

Cytotechnology (B.S.)William Crabtree, [email protected](317) 481-67435610 Crawfordsville Road, #2401Speedway, IN 46224

Histotechnology (Certificate and A.S.)Glenda Hoye, [email protected](317) 278-16901140 West Michigan Street, CF 322Indianapolis, IN 46202-5119

Department of Radiation Oncology

Radiation Therapy (B.S.)Donna Dunn, [email protected](317) 274-1302535 Barnhill Drive, RT 041Indianapolis, IN 46202-5289

Department of Radiology

Medical Imaging Technology (B.S.)Suetta Kehrein, [email protected](317) 274-3803541 Clinical Drive, CL 120Indianapolis, IN 46202-5111

Nuclear Medicine Technology (B.S.)Sarah Baker, [email protected](317) 274-5255541 Clinical Drive, CL 120Indianapolis, IN 46202-5111

Radiography (A.S.)Emily Hernandez, [email protected](317) 274-3802541 Clinical Drive, CL 120Indianapolis, IN 46202-5111

Division of Pulmonary and Critical CareMedicine

Respiratory Therapy (B.S.)Linda Van Scoder, [email protected](317) 962-8475Methodist Hospital, Wile Hall 652Indianapolis, IN 46202

PurposeThe Indiana University School of Medicine HealthProfessions Programs (HPP) are charged withproviding undergraduate health professionseducation on the Indiana University-Purdue Universitycampus in Indianapolis (IUPUI). These programsprepare health professionals to provide diagnosticand therapeutic patient care. As part of a majoruniversity, the programs accept and fulfill four majorresponsibilities by providing (1) opportunities toacquire a sound basic education in theundergraduate health programs offered through theSchool of Medicine and to foster the development oflifelong habits of scholarship and service; (2)advancement of knowledge through research; (3)continuing education programs aimed at maintainingand improving the competence of those healthprofessionals engaged in patient care or supportivehealth services; and (4) multiple services to thepeople of the state of Indiana in these healthprofessions.

PhilosophyThe Indiana University School of Medicine HealthProfessions Programs are committed to qualitypreparation of health personnel who have a concernfor the well-being of the people they serve. Theprograms integrate teaching, research, and servicethrough the efforts of their faculty and students. Thisintegration results in quality programs that have asignificant positive impact on health care.

Each program offered provides the health professionsstudent with an opportunity to develop expertise,scientific knowledge, and professional attitudes thatwill enable the student to contribute to the health ofsociety and obtain career satisfaction. The programsadhere to specific professional guidelines orstandards and are designed in collaboration with theappropriate accrediting bodies. All curricula arebased upon a foundation in the liberal arts andsciences, which is essential for an informed andproductive life.

The faculty believes that the education of healthprofessions personnel follows a coordinated andlogical interdisciplinary process based on a corebody of knowledge germane to health professionspractice. By sharing experiences related to a varietyof activities, the student is introduced to others whohave both common and unique educational interests.Appreciation of the contribution of each healthdiscipline and interaction with peers and scholars indifferent health professions encourage thecoordination of health planning, health services,disease prevention, and health promotion.

Education is perceived by the faculty as an evolvingand continuing process toward an increased ability tothink, reason, and judge that leads to a satisfying andself-disciplined life. Effective education allows forindividual difference and is provided in a participativeatmosphere. It is believed that freedom of choice andmeaningful assimilation of facts nurture thedevelopment of the students, enhance theirunderstanding of patients’ problems, and promote adedication to lifelong self-evaluation and self-education.

Faculty of the School of Medicine Health ProfessionsPrograms are fully qualified in their fields of expertiseand hold appropriate degrees and certification orlicensure. In implementing the objectives of the HPP,they strive to keep their professional and teachingcompetencies current. The faculty are committed topreparing uniquely qualified personnel who mustmeet the challenges of the complex and ever-changing health care needs of society.

The graduates of HPP should be prepared to applythe knowledge they have attained in their selecteddiscipline. Graduates have a responsibility to maintaincompetency through formal and informal continuingeducation and to contribute to new knowledge intheir discipline. Graduates have legal, moral, andethical responsibilities to their employers, patients,and the public and are expected to participate incommunity and professional activities.

This statement of philosophy forms the core of valuesfrom which the HPP vision, mission, objectives,policies, and procedures are derived.

VisionThe vision of the School of Medicine HealthProfessions Programs is to be a nationally recognizedleader in health professions education, research, andservice, while providing an array of high-qualityhealth care professionals in Indiana.

MissionThe School of Medicine Health Professions Programs(HPP) have a long tradition of academic excellence.The major purpose of the HPP is to provide qualitydegree programs in the health professions to meetthe needs of the people of the state of Indiana. Infulfilling its fundamental purpose, the HPP seek todevelop and maintain a scholarly and competentfaculty capable of achieving the following goals:• To build upon sound principles of general

education by preparing students to communicateeffectively, exhibit quantitative skills, thinkcritically, integrate and apply knowledge, exhibitintellectual depth and breadth, be intellectuallyadaptive, appreciate societal and culturaldiversity, and apply ethical standards and valuesto professional practice.

• To provide undergraduate degree programs thatoffer education related to the provision andmanagement of health services by the varioushealth professions.

• To contribute to the advancement of knowledgethrough research.

• To provide continuing education for healthprofessions practitioners wishing to further theircareer development.

• To foster the development of lifelong habits forscholarship and service among faculty andstudents.

In addition to the mission of the collective programs,each program has its own mission statement, whichcan be found on the Web site devoted to the programor in the brochures produced by individualprograms. Please see the appropriate Web site orcontact individual programs for further information.


History of Current DegreeProgramsAll School of Medicine Health Professions Programswere formerly part of the School of Allied HealthSciences. On July 1, 2002, nine programs weremoved to the School of Medicine as part of arestructuring of Allied Health to move it toward agraduate school model. Through the HealthProfessions Programs, the School of Medicine willcontinue to offer undergraduate degrees andcertificates.

Allied Health Sciences was first established as adivision in 1959 by action of the Trustees of IndianaUniversity. In 1960, the trustees conferred upon thefaculty of the School of Medicine the responsibilityand authority to grant the Bachelor of Science degreeto those students successfully completing theprescribed curriculum in four allied health programsthat had been offered long before the establishmentof the division. Since that time, additional degreeprograms were approved and initiated.

AccreditationThe School of Medicine Health Professions Programsshare with the other schools of the university theaccreditation accorded Indiana University as amember of the North Central Association of Collegesand Schools.

In addition, the professional programs areindividually accredited by appropriate governingagencies within the discipline. See program-specificsections.

Preadmission StatusEnrollment at Indiana University does not guaranteeadmission to any of the health professions programs.To be eligible for admission to one of the healthprofessions programs, students must adhere to theacademic regulations of the academic unit in whichthey are enrolled and meet HPP and individualprogram preadmission requirements as stipulated inthe general education and program sections of thisbulletin. Admission to many programs is competitive;therefore, completion of the prerequisites does notguarantee admission to the program. In someinstances a student may be admitted to the School ofMedicine Health Professions Programs as apreprofessional student; however, this status is foracademic advising purposes only and in no wayinfluences admittance into a professional program.

Change of EducationalObjective for PreprofessionalStudentsChanging one’s educational objective to a healthprofessions program does not guarantee admission tothe program. Students considering a change in theireducational objective should consult with a counseloron their respective campuses before initiating thechange. Pre–health professions students in UniversityCollege, the School of Medicine, or other IndianaUniversity schools or divisions must follow thatacademic unit’s procedures for changing theeducational objective. All students must meet HPPand individual program admission requirements inorder to be admitted to a professional program.

Admission PoliciesThe admission policies of individual programs withinthe School of Medicine Health Professions Programscomply with the following standards:

Prerequisite Course Work Applicants mustcomplete prerequisite courses at an accredited highschool (or by GED equivalent), college, or university.Individual programs determine the specific coursesand the minimum grade that must be achieved in anycourse (see specific program information); therefore,program-specific requirements may differ. Thecompletion of a prerequisite course with a Pass/Failgrade must be approved by each program. Studentsare eligible to apply for admission to an associate orbaccalaureate program when their academic progressshows reasonable probability that entry-levelrequirements can be completed before the beginningdate of the next class entering the professionalprogram. Applicants should read the “AdmissionPolicies” and “Program Descriptions” in the Schoolof Medicine sections of this bulletin for specific entry-level requirements.

Grade Requirements Without exception,applicants to a degree program must have acumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 on a4.0 scale for all course work completed at IndianaUniversity and/or any other college or university.Some programs have established a minimum gradepoint average higher than 2.0 on a 4.0 scale. Someprograms also use a component of the overall gradepoint average (for example, math/science grade pointaverage). See specific program information. Onlycompleted course work and the resultant grade pointaverage are evaluated. In evaluating the high schoolrecord of applicants to an associate degree program,only academic course work will be used incalculating the admission grade point average.Students applying for a degree program may not beadmitted to, hold a position in, or begin a program ifthey would be on probation as a student in an HPPprogram. Students are placed on probation within theSchool of Medicine Health Professions Programswhen the cumulative and/or most recently completedsemester grade point average falls below 2.0 on a 4.0scale. The applicant must also maintain the minimumgrade point average as established by the program.The applicant’s grade point average will be the majorconsideration (51 percent or greater) for admission.(See specific program information.)

Repeated Courses Applicants whose cumulativegrade point average is at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale andwho have repeated courses may petition to have theiradmission grade point average recalculated. Therecalculation will use the most recent grade of therepeated course. This repeat option includes the useof the Indiana University FX option and is appliedwith the following restrictions: it can be used for atotal of no more than 15 credits; the grade will bedeleted not more than twice for a given course; eachattempt will count toward the 15 credit hour limit;and a W cannot be used to replace a grade and willnot count toward the 15 credit hours. If more than15 credit hours are repeated, the applicant willdetermine which of the repeated courses are to bedeleted. The petition must be attached to theapplication. The effective date is the beginning of the

1996 fall semester. Any course being used to replacean earlier taking of the course must be taken in thefall of 1996 or later.

Academic Bankruptcy Applicants whose gradepoint average is at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale maypetition the program for up to one year (fall, spring,and summer) of academic bankruptcy based oncompelling nonacademic reasons. The bankruptedsemesters must be consecutive. Academic bankruptcyis for admission purposes only and in no way affectsthe university’s official grade point average. Coursework completed in a semester that has beenbankrupted for admission purposes cannot be usedfor the fulfillment of program prerequisites orcounted as credit hours toward the degree. Thepetition must be attached to the application.

Fresh Start The Health Professions Programs, forthe purposes of selecting candidates for its variousundergraduate programs, will allow an applicant toappeal to the program’s admissions committee for afresh start that allows an “academic forgiveness” forthe early portion of the student’s academic pursuits.Students must request a fresh start at the time ofprogram application.

Fresh start will eliminate, during the forgivenessperiod, all courses and grades earned by theapplicant for the purpose of calculating the HPPadmission grade point average. Only grades fromcourses completed after the fresh start period will beconsidered in admission calculations. No coursetaken during this fresh start period may be used forthe fulfillment of any prerequisite or graduationrequirement.

The forgiveness period begins with the applicant’sfirst academic enrollment period (at anycollege/university) and ends on a date designated bythe applicant but no less than four calendar years forbaccalaureate degree programs (two calendar yearsfor associate degree programs) before the program’sstarting date. To invoke this policy, the student mustmeet the following conditions:1. have a 2.0 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale),

including all course work taken during therequested forgiveness period;

2. complete a minimum of 24 credit hours forbachelor’s degree programs (12 credit hours forassociate degree programs) of graded coursework after the forgiveness period; and

3. meet all other program-specific admissionrequirements.

The granting of a fresh start by a program does notalter the student’s official academic record. Studentsmust meet all minimum degree requirements andmay invoke this policy only one time. The petition forfresh start must be attached to the application.

Credit by Examination Applicants to any of theIndiana University School of Medicine HealthProfessions programs who have received “credit byexamination” in a course that meets a programprerequisite will be viewed as meeting this specifiedrequirement. Application of this policy formath/science prerequisites will be determined at theprogram level. Any “credit by examination” hoursreceived by the student must be transferred onto the


student’s university transcript before it can beconsidered as meeting a program’s admissionsprerequisite.

At IUPUI, “credit by examination” can be earned fromthe following sources: Advance Placement (AP), theCollege Level Examination Program (CLEP), theDefense Activity for Non-Traditional EducationSupport (DANTES), and Indiana Universitydepartmental examinations.

Testing Applicants may be required to completetesting as designated by the program. Testing resultsmay be used as a component of the admissionsdecision unless their use would violate state orfederal law.

Interview Applicants may be required to completea personal interview. The interview may be acomponent of the admission decision.

Technical Standards for Admission andRetention Since a degree in one of the healthprofessions disciplines attests to the mastery ofknowledge and skills, graduates must possess theessential knowledge and skills to function in a broadvariety of clinical situations and render a widespectrum of patient care in a safe and effectivemanner.

The School of Medicine Health Professions Programsfaculty has therefore specified nonacademic criteria,Technical Standards for Admission and Retention,which all applicants/students are expected to meet inorder to participate in a health professions program.These criteria include the following five categories:(1) observation; (2) communication; (3) motorfunction; (4) intellectual-conceptual, integrative, andquantitative abilities; and (5) behavioral and socialattributes. All accepted students will be required tosign a statement certifying that they can meet thetechnical standards that apply to the program towhich they have been admitted.

A copy of the technical standards will be sent to eachapplicant with an offer of admission. Additionally, acopy may be obtained from the program of interestor the Health Professions Programs office.

Preference to In-State Residents Preference isgiven to applicants who are Indiana residents and toapplicants who complete the majority of applicablecourse work at a public college or university inIndiana.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action PolicyIndiana University pledges to continue itscommitment to the achievement of equal opportunitywithin the university and throughout Americansociety. In this regard, Indiana University will recruit,hire, promote, educate, and provide services topersons based upon their individual qualifications.Indiana University prohibits discrimination based onarbitrary consideration of such characteristics as age,color, disability, ethnicity, gender, marital status,national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, orveteran status. Indiana University shall takeaffirmative action, positive and extraordinary, toovercome the discriminatory effects of traditionalpolicies and procedures with regard to the disabled,minorities, women, and Vietnam-era veterans. Anoffice on each campus monitors the university’s

policies and assists individuals who have questions orproblems related to discrimination.

Policy Changes Policies concerning the minimumgrade point average for admission consideration aresubject to change. Changes for beginning freshmenbecome effective the semester following theannouncement of the decision to the universitycounselors and other constituencies. Changes inprerequisite courses or the minimum grade requiredin a prerequisite course will be applied as follows forcontinuing students:1. Applicants who have taken the course before the

change and who meet the old requirement willhave satisfactorily completed the requirement.

2. Applicants who have taken the course before thechange and who do not meet the old requirementmust complete the course under the newrequirements.

3. Applicants enrolled in the course at the time ofthe change will be permitted to meet the oldrequirements.

4. Applicants who have not taken the course beforethe change will have to meet the newrequirements.

Admission Procedures1. In addition to the general admission

requirements, individuals must read the program-specific sections in the bulletin for additionaladmission requirements and deadlines.

2. Individuals seeking admission to a professionalprogram must submit a complete School ofMedicine Health Professions Programs (HPP)application prior to the program’s applicationdeadline. When applying to more than oneprogram, separate applications must becompleted. Admission to the professionalprogram is competitive; application for admissionto the school does not constitute automaticadmission to a program.

3. Applicants who are not Indiana Universitystudents must also file an Indiana Universityapplication and pay the application fee prior tothe program application deadline. Applicationsfor admission to Indiana University–PurdueUniversity Indianapolis can be obtained from theIUPUI Office of Admissions at (317) 274-4591 [email protected]. This application process canalso be completed online at enroll.iupui.edu.

4. All complete applications are reviewed by theprogram’s admission committee. The selection ofa class is based on school and programadmission criteria. All applicants receive writtennotification of their admission status.

5. Applicants may appeal any admission decisionexcept the requirement of a grade point averageof a cumulative 2.00 on a 4.00 scale. Copies ofthe policies and procedures governing theappeals process are available on request from theHPP office.

6. Individuals interested in being admitted to one ofthe school’s programs should contact theprogram of interest annually for an update ofadmission criteria. For more information visit the

admissions section of the school’s Web site atmsa.iusm.iu.edu/hpp/admissions/.

7. The HPP application is revised each summer.Applicants must obtain an application for the yearin which they wish to apply.

8. Applicants should check the current schoolapplication for the deadlines for submission.

9. Students who have been convicted of a felony maybe unable to obtain appropriate credentials topractice in some disciplines. Contact the programdirector for further information.

10. A student whose name appears on the state ofIndiana’s Sex Offenders Registry will not beallowed to pursue admission to any program inthe School of Medicine Health ProfessionsPrograms.

11. Grades earned in remedial courses may beutilized differently by programs to calculate thecompetitive grade point average. See theprogram-specific sections.

Transfer CreditAcceptance of credit from a regionally accreditedcollege or university for transfer to Indiana Universitywill be determined by the campus office of admissions.

While the grades from course work completed atIndiana University and all other colleges anduniversities are used to calculate the admission gradepoint average, only grades of C (2.0) or above will beconsidered for transfer. The university does notaccept the transference of special credit byexamination awarded by another college or university.The transfer of credit earned through a regionallyaccredited junior college or a community college isnormally limited to the equivalent of two years ofacademic work toward a baccalaureate degree andone year of academic work toward an associatedegree.

Correspondence CoursesAll credit to be applied to an HPP degree earnedthrough IU’s Independent Study Program,correspondence study, or other nontraditionalmethods must be validated and approved by thefaculty of the program to which the student isapplying. The School of Medicine Health ProfessionsPrograms retains the right to determine theacceptability of transfer credit to meet degreerequirements.

Undergraduate DegreeRequirementsThe Indiana University School of Medicine HealthProfessions Programs faculty will recommend fordegrees only those students who have been admittedto Indiana University and are students in goodstanding in the HPP and the professional program.Candidates for degrees are eligible for graduationupon completion of all program requirements ineffect when the student first enrolls in professionalcourse work, provided requirements are met withinfive years. (Exception: State rules require students inparamedic science to complete the professionalprogram in two years.)

The professional program’s faculty reserve the rightto require students whose program course of study is


interrupted for any reason to meet requirements asspecified by the director of the program and the deanof the School of Medicine Health ProfessionsPrograms or the dean’s designee. Changes in thestudent’s original program may be necessary when,for example, a curriculum has been revised, offeringsare no longer available, significant changes incurriculum content have occurred, or repetition ofmaterial is deemed essential to assure continuity ofclinical competency.

Academic counseling and guidance are available forstudents. Students are responsible for seeking suchcounseling and guidance and for planning courses ofstudy to meet degree requirements.

General UndergraduateRequirementsMinimum Degree Requirements1. Based upon earned Indiana University credits, a

minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0must be maintained.

2. A minimum of 30 credit hours of program orprogram-related course work must be completedin residence on the Indiana University campus atwhich the degree is awarded.

3. Additional general requirements must becompleted for the bachelor’s degree or associatedegree as listed below:

Bachelor’s Degreea. Minimum of 122 credit hours.b. Health Professions Programs’ baccalaureate

degree general education requirements.c. Minimum of 30 credit hours in courses at the

300-400 (junior-senior) level.

Associate Degreea. Minimum of 60 credit hours.b. Health Professions Programs’ associate degree

general education requirements.

Students must complete the prescribed course ofstudy, meeting program academic, professional,and technical standards requirements, which mayexceed the requirements stated above. Programprofessional standards consist of ethics and properhealth care practices to which students must adhere.Program faculty will distribute these standards whenappropriate.

During the fall semester before the graduation year,the student is responsible for submitting an intent-to-graduate form, which indicates that the student plansto complete all requirements for the appropriatedegree.

Work for a degree must be completed within fiveyears from the time the student first enrolls in theprofessional program. (Exception: State rules requirestudents in paramedic science to complete theprofessional program in two years.) Under unusualcircumstances, the program director mayrecommend granting a waiver of this requirement.

Degrees are granted during the academic year inDecember, May, June, and August; however,Commencement exercises are held only in May.

Basic General Education AreasA.S. DegreeWritten Communication, one courseVerbal Communication, one course

At least one course from any two of the followingcategories:College-level MathematicsSocial-Behavioral SciencesBasic Life-Physical SciencesHumanities

(Classical studies, literature, English, folklore,foreign language, history, journalism, philosophy,religion, speech communication, minority studies,visual and performing arts)

B.S. Degree

Written Communication, three courses(Two prerequisites: one in professionalcurriculum. See program section for specificcontent emphasis.)

Verbal Communication, one courseHumanities, one course

(Classical studies, literature, English, folklore,foreign language, history, journalism, philosophy,religion, speech communication, minority studies,visual and performing arts)

College-level Mathematics, one courseSocial-Behavioral Sciences, two coursesBasic Life-Physical Sciences, two courses

In addition to the above general educationrequirements, students are strongly encouraged tolearn to do word processing, use e-mail, and navigatethe Internet before the beginning of the professionalprogram. See program-specific sections for programrequirements.

Program PrerequisitesEach program has additional specific courserequirements. Refer to the program of interest in thisbulletin for specific information.

Professional ProgramRequirementsAn outline of the professional program is containedin the program-specific information in this bulletin.

Academic RegulationsAll students admitted to the School of MedicineHealth Professions Programs are governed by thefollowing academic regulations.

Grades* All students admitted to the School ofMedicine Health Professions Programs are governedby the grade definitions and minimum graderequirements as established by their professionalprogram. Instructors are responsible for establishingand publishing the grading scale applicable to theircourses.

*In addition to the specific text, the Health Professions Programsfollow the Academic Policies and Procedures that are found at thebeginning of this bulletin. Applicants/students should be familiar withthe IUPUI Academic Policies and Procedures.

Grade Point Average*

R Grade, Deferred*

Pass/Fail* HPP students may not use the Pass/Failoption for a stated prerequisite or a professionalcourse. No more than one Pass/Fail course may betaken in any one semester. Students are limited to amaximum of 24 Pass/Fail credit hours for thebaccalaureate degree and a maximum of 12 Pass/Failcredit hours for the associate degree.

Satisfactory/Fail*

Incompletes*

Special Credit Policy* The Indiana UniversitySchool of Medicine Health Professions Programs mayaward special credit to students who are enrolled atIndiana University seeking a degree and who possess,by previous education or experience, a backgroundin a health profession represented in the HPP. Themechanisms by which a student may be awardedcredit include credit by credentials, credit byexperience, and credit by examination. Each programhas policies that define how these mechanisms applyto a student seeking credit from that program.Students may obtain a copy of the HPP’s SpecialCredit Policy and Procedure by contacting any of thehealth professions programs administrative offices.

Dropped or Added Courses* Students who altertheir original class schedule, whether by personalincentive or university directive, must do so officiallyby filing the appropriate forms with the registrar.Students who do not assume this responsibility arejeopardizing their records with the possibility ofincurring an F in a course not properly droppedand/or not receiving credit in a course improperlyadded.

Double Major* A double major does not exist inthe School of Medicine Health Professions Programs,and second major options have not been establishedbetween the HPP and any other academic unit. Eachhealth professions degree is a separate academiccurriculum, and students may not pursue a doublemajor.

Multiple Degrees* Students earning more thanone degree at the same level are required to meet theacademic requirements for the degree in each schooland must be recommended for the degree by thefaculty of each school. Students receiving a degreefrom the School of Medicine Health ProfessionsPrograms are required to complete the professionalcomponent in sequence with their class of admission.

Grade Replacement Policy*

Remedial Courses Generally, remedial andrefresher courses do not satisfy any courserequirement for any health professions programsdegree. Contact the program for further information.

Academic PoliciesStudents in Good Standing Students mustmaintain a minimum cumulative grade point averageof 2.0 (C) and a minimum grade point average of 2.0for the most recent academic session and meetadditional program, academic, and professionalstandards in order to be considered in good standing.


Students are informed of program, academic, andprofessional standards during program orientation.

Class Standing Within Indiana University, classstanding is based on the total number of credit hoursa student has earned. However, within the HPP, classstanding is assigned according to a student’s progressin the professional curriculum.

Semester Load To be considered a full-timestudent by the university for each session, the studentmust register for a minimum of 12 credit hours eachfall and spring semester and 6 credit hours eachsummer I and II. The maximum load is 18 credithours. Students who want to carry more than 18credits must obtain permission of the programdirector and the dean or the dean’s designee. Inaddition, students should have a cumulative 3.0 (B)average or have earned a 3.0 (B) average in their lastfull semester.

Probation Upon the recommendation of the facultyin the student’s program, a student is placed onprobation. Probationary recommendations are madewhen the student does not meet standards ofacademic performance or professional behavior. Astudent will be placed on academic probation for theacademic session following the one in which thestudent fails to attain a minimum 2.0 (C) cumulativeand/or semester grade point average. Individualprograms may have additional academic and/orprofessional standards. A student who fails to meetthese program-specific standards may also be placedon probation. Students are informed of program-specific standards upon entering the program. Astudent will be removed from probation aftersatisfactorily completing the program’s specifiedrequirements. Students are notified in writing ofprobationary actions by the School of Medicine deanor the dean’s designee.

Dismissal Upon the recommendation of the facultyin the student’s program, a student may be dismissedfrom the HPP. Dismissal is based on the failure tomeet academic or professional standards. Thestudent will be informed of the dismissal in writing bythe School of Medicine dean or the dean’s designee.A student who has been dismissed from the HPP maynot apply for readmission to the program in whichthe student was enrolled at the time of dismissal.Under special circumstances, a waiver may berequested by the program and forwarded to the HPP’sAdvisory Committee for action.

Academic Standards A student may be dismissedfrom the School of Medicine Health ProfessionsPrograms when, in the judgment of the faculty, thestudent has ceased to make satisfactory progresstoward a degree. When an undergraduate studentfails to attain a 2.0 (C) grade point average for twoconsecutive academic sessions, has a cumulativegrade point average below 2.0 (C) for twoconsecutive semesters, or fails to earn higher than a1.0 (D) grade point average in any one semester, thestudent is automatically considered to be makingunsatisfactory progress toward a degree and isthereby eligible for dismissal.

In addition, a student who fails to meet program-specific academic requirements is considered not tobe making satisfactory academic progress toward a

degree and may be dismissed. At the time of programorientation, each student receives a copy of theprogram-specific academic requirements.

Professional Standards A student failing to meetthe standards of professional and personal conductmay be recommended for dismissal.

Withdrawal and Readmission A student may bereadmitted to the HPP after withdrawal as follows:

Temporary Withdrawal Students in good standingwho voluntarily and temporarily withdraw from aprogram assume temporary inactive status with theSchool of Medicine Health Professions Programs. Atthe time of departure, it is the student’s responsibilityto arrange in writing a continuation agreement withthe individual program director. The student isallowed to re-enroll as specified in the continuationagreement. The student must meet any specificacademic/clinical requirements associated with re-enrollment under the continuation agreement.Students failing to re-enroll as specified in thecontinuation agreement are subject to dismissal fromthe HPP and program.

Other Withdrawal A student who withdraws withoutarranging in writing for a continuation agreementwith the program director, or fails to enroll in anysemester, will not be allowed further enrollments inthe HPP and will be considered as not makingsatisfactory progress toward a degree. Such studentswho want to re-enroll must file an application foradmission and will be considered as new applicants.New prerequisites and standards must be met. Thesestudents may be considered for advanced standing inthe program provided the completed work meets thecurrent standards of the program.

HonorsThe School of Medicine Health Professions Programsoffer the following honors to recognize superiorstudent performances.

Degrees Awarded with Distinction (IU policy)The university recognizes a student’s superiorperformance in course work by awarding theassociate or bachelor’s degree with one of threelevels of distinction: distinction, high distinction, orhighest distinction. A student must meet the followingcriteria to receive a degree awarded with distinction.1. Baccalaureate and associate degree candidates

must rank within the highest 10 percent of theirgraduating class. The determination of eligibilityfor graduation with academic distinction will bemade by the School of Medicine HealthProfessions Programs so that candidates will beranked with classmates who received the sametype of degrees (e.g., B.S. in Cytotechnology, B.S.in Nuclear Medicine Technology).

2. If the 10 percent determination of any classresults in a fractional value, the number will berounded upward (e.g., a graduating class of 11would have two individuals eligible fordistinction).

3. Calculation of the grade point average forgraduation with distinction will be based upon thetotal number of credit hours completed atIndiana University. A candidate for abaccalaureate degree must have completed a

minimum of 60 credit hours at Indiana University;associate degree candidates must have completedat least half of the credit hours required for theirdegree at Indiana University.

4. No more than 10 percent of the Indiana Universitycredit hours may be eliminated from the gradepoint average determination by utilization of themechanisms of Pass/Fail or special credit.

5. A minimum cumulative grade point average of3.50 must have been achieved.

6. Three levels of distinction will be recognized anddetermined 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 wearhonor cords at the May graduation ceremoniesshould include all academic credit earned atIndiana University including the spring semesterbefore commencement.

8. Unique cases and appeals should be forwarded tothe dean of the School of Medicine HealthProfessions Programs or the dean’s designee forconsideration.

Dean’s List Each semester, students who excelacademically have the privilege of being listed on theSchool of Medicine Health Professions ProgramsDean’s List. To be eligible, students must carry 9 ormore credit hours and must earn a semester gradepoint average of 3.50.

Program Awards Individual professionalprograms in the School of Medicine HealthProfessions Programs offer awards recognizingacademic excellence, leadership, career potential,and service. Students should refer to specificprograms for descriptions of these awards.

IUPUI Honors DegreeQualified students at IUPUI may work toward theGeneral Honors Degree, which can be earned at thebaccalaureate or associate degree level.

At the baccalaureate level, the student must fulfillboth general and departmental requirements.Minimum requirements for an honors degree are 24hours of honors credit, at least 6 of which are outsidethe major. A student passing in an honors course willreceive credit toward graduation; however, onlygrades of A or B count for honors credit. There is agrade point average requirement of 3.30 overall and3.50 for honors courses.

At the associate level, students must complete allregular associate degree requirements. In addition,they must complete a minimum of 12 credit hours inhonors work of which no more than 3 may be inskills courses. In their required courses, they mustinclude 3 credit hours (usually honors courses)outside the department or school in which they aremajoring. Students must earn a grade point averageof 3.30 overall and 3.50 for honors work.

Students in the School of Medicine Health ProfessionsPrograms who would like to pursue courses underthe IUPUI Honors Program should consult withprogram faculty regarding the availability of suchcourses within the particular program of interest.


Student Rights andResponsibilitiesApplication to and enrollment in the universityconstitute the student’s commitment to honor andabide by the practices and policies stated in theuniversity’s official announcements, bulletins,handbooks, and other published materials and tobehave in a manner that is mature and compatiblewith the university’s function as an institution ofhigher learning. Students are expected to read theIndiana University Code of Student Rights,Responsibilities, and Conduct and, by theirenrollment, agree to its contents and additionalSchool of Medicine Health Professions Programsstatements, which appear below.

Academic Advising A professional advisor isavailable to assist students who are working on theprerequisites for a professional program. Onceadmitted to a professional program, students areadvised by faculty within the program. It is thestudent’s responsibility to seek counseling andguidance. The student is responsible for planning aprogram to meet degree requirements.

Appeals The School of Medicine HealthProfessions Programs abides by the appealsprocedures discussed in the Indiana UniversityCode of Student Rights, Responsibilities, andConduct. Students may obtain a copy of the HPPAppeals Policy and Procedure from any of theprogram’s administrative offices.

Attendance Students are responsible for complyingwith all attendance requirements that may beestablished by the HPP faculty.

Cheating and Plagiarism Faculty and studentshave rights and responsibilities for learning, teaching,and scholarship within the entire universitycommunity. Academic functions are characterized byreasoned discourse, intellectual honesty, mutualrespect, and openness to constructive change.Individuals must remain active in avoiding violation ofacademic ethics.

Cheating Dishonesty of any kind with respect toexaminations, course assignments, alteration ofrecords, or illegal possession of examinationquestions shall be considered cheating.

It is the responsibility of the student not only toabstain from cheating but, in addition, to guardagainst making it possible for others to cheat. Anystudent who helps another student to cheat is asguilty of cheating as the student assisted. Studentsshould also do everything possible to induce respectfor the examination process and for honesty in theperformance of assigned tasks in or out of class.

Plagiarism Honesty requires that any ideas ormaterials taken from another source for eitherwritten or oral use must be fully acknowledged.Offering the work of someone else as one’s own isplagiarism. The language or ideas thus taken fromanother may range from isolated formulas, sentences,or paragraphs to entire articles copied from books,periodicals, speeches, or the writings of otherstudents. The offering of materials assembled orcollected by others in the form of projects orcollections without acknowledgment also is

considered plagiarism. Any student who fails to givecredit for ideas or materials that are taken fromanother source is guilty of plagiarism.

Clinical Affiliations Clinical affiliations (fieldworkexperiences) are required in most School ofMedicine Health Professions Programs. The programfaculty is responsible for the selection, approval, andassignment of clinical experiences. Althoughindividual student needs and desires will berecognized, the final placement decisions are madeby the program faculty. Students are responsible fortransportation, fees, and self-support, and forfollowing the rules and regulations of the center(s) towhich they are assigned. In addition, student conductmust be consistent with the standards of the universityand the profession.

Confidentiality of Records Indiana University, incompliance with the General Education ProvisionsAct, Section 438, titled Family Educational Rights andPrivacy Act, provides that all of a student’s recordsare confidential and available only to that student andto the parents if the student is under 21 anddependent as defined by IRS standards. The studentmay review the record upon request and may ask fordeletions or corrections of the record in a hearingprocess described in detail in the Indiana UniversityCode of Student Rights, Responsibilities, andConduct. References, recommendations, and othersimilar documents may carry a voluntary waiverrelinquishing the student’s right to review this specificmaterial. The student may also release the record toothers by signing a written release available in theoffices that maintain records. Further detailsregarding the provisions of the Privacy Act and a listof offices where student records are kept may befound in the Indiana University Code of StudentRights, Responsibilities, and Conduct.

Degree Applications Each fall, students preparingto graduate during the following calendar year mustfile an intent-to-graduate form in the office of theprogram in which they are enrolled. Program facultythen certify the student’s satisfactory completion ofdegree requirements. If changes in the anticipateddate of degree completion occur, students mustconsult their faculty advisor and file an updatedintent-to-graduate form.

Financial Aid A student may seek financialassistance through the financial aid office on thecampus of interest. In addition, assistance may beavailable through professional associations and otherexternal groups and agencies.

Costs Students are responsible for the followingcosts:

Fees and Tuition Fees and tuition are establishedannually by the Trustees of Indiana University.

Books and Supplies Books and supplies aredetermined by the program.

Uniforms During clinical/fieldwork experiences,students must adhere to the dress code requirementsof the program and training site. Students areresponsible for providing their own uniforms.

Transportation Students are responsible for traveland lodging costs associated with clinical/fieldworkexperiences.

While tuition, fees, and other related expenses changeeach year, the estimated annual cost associated withmatriculating in one of the undergraduateprofessional programs for the 2003-2004 academicyear ranged from $5,750 to $7,800 for studentscontinuing in the IU system and $6,550 to $8,800 fornew matriculants. This estimate does not includeliving allowances. Contact the program of interest fora current cost sheet.

Liability Insurance All students participating inrequired clinical experiences are covered by theuniversity’s medical malpractice insurance. Whenrequested, students may be required to purchase andshow proof of general liability insurance before beingcertified to begin the clinical experience.

Health Before the beginning of the professionalprogram, students are required to demonstrate proofof immunization for tetanus and diphtheria, rubella,rubeola (measles), mumps, varicella (chicken pox),and hepatitis. All students must have a PPD tuberculinskin test within the last three months. Students maybe required to complete a physical examination (seeprogram specific requirements). All students mustshow proof of health insurance before beginning theprofessional program.

International Students Foreign nationalsenrolled in the HPP are subject to the same rightsand responsibilities as all other students.International students should consult the IUPUI Officefor International Affairs. A processing fee may becharged to entering students.

Orientation School of Medicine Health ProfessionsPrograms require students to attend orientationprograms before the beginning of the professionalcourses. Students are responsible for attending thesesessions and for the program-specific policies andstandards distributed and discussed at the sessions.

Professional Conduct Students are responsiblefor exhibiting conduct appropriate to theirprofessional training and education. Each programdistributes standards and policies of appropriateprofessional conduct at the time of programorientation.

Registration and Record Changes It is thestudent’s responsibility to enroll in each requiredacademic session and satisfactorily complete allcourses required for the degree. Faculty are availableto provide academic advising.

Students are responsible for filing the necessaryStudent Record Change form with the School ofMedicine Health Professions Programs in the MedicalScience Building, MS 158 as soon as possiblefollowing a change of name or permanent address.

Credentials/LicensureStudents completing any of the professional programsare qualified to sit for the appropriate licensureand/or credentialing examinations. Contact theprogram director for further information.


Clinical LaboratoryScienceThe educational program in clinical laboratoryscience is located on the Indiana University–PurdueUniversity Indianapolis campus, Indiana UniversityMedical Center.

Mission Statement The mission of the ClinicalLaboratory Science Program at IndianaUniversity–Purdue University Indianapolis is toprovide a quality education in the knowledge, skills,and professional attitudes required to follow goodlaboratory practice in providing quality testing for thediagnosis, monitoring, and treatment of disease.

Goal Statements The goals of the ClinicalLaboratory Science are to prepare graduates who:

• engage in good laboratory practice,• participate as an effective member of the

health care team,• successfully complete national certification

examinations, and• value active participation in professional

organizations.

To accomplish these goals, the program facultyfosters the development of critical thinking and life-long learning skills as well as evaluates overallprogram effectiveness through outcomes assessment.

Description of the Profession Clinicallaboratory science is a diverse, science-basedprofession aimed at accurate performance of clinicallaboratory procedures on biologic samples frompatients. Physicians use the results from theseprocedures in diagnosing, monitoring, and treatingdiseases. Some of the tasks that clinical laboratoryscientists perform are listed below:

• Analysis of simple/complex chemicalcomponents of body fluids

• Evaluation of cellular components of blood• Identification of microorganisms and their

antibiotic susceptibilities• Preparation of blood components for patient

therapy• Evaluation of new techniques, procedures,

and instruments

These laboratory personnel continually evaluate thequality of the results from procedures andinstruments and solve any problems that relate toinconsistencies. Excellent communication skills arerequired to interact with other members of the healthcare team, to teach, and to manage individuals undertheir supervision.

Clinical laboratory scientists typically work inlaboratories located in hospitals, clinics, physiciangroup practices, blood centers, medical researchfacilities, or medically oriented industries.

Graduates of the Program Students whosuccessfully complete the senior/professional year ofthe clinical laboratory science program and have abaccalaureate degree are eligible to take nationalcertification examinations. Nationally recognizedcertification is a requirement for employment inmany settings.

Credentials Required to Practice MT(ASCP),Medical Technologist or CLS(NCA), ClinicalLaboratory Scientist

Licensure Requirements to Practice There isno state licensure in Indiana; however, some statesrequire licensure in addition to or instead of nationalcertification.

Bachelor of Science in ClinicalLaboratory Science at IndianaUniversity–Purdue UniversityIndianapolisMedical Director: Professor EbleProgram Director: Associate Professor KasperProfessors: Allen, Davis, Leland, RyderAssociate Professors: Baenziger, Marler, Rodak

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMLength of Program Clinical laboratory science isa four-year baccalaureate degree program that istypically full-time days; however, some part-time daypositions are available. The program is structured ina 3 + 1 arrangement in which three years are spentin regular college courses in order to completeprerequisite courses, and the fourth year is thesenior/professional year. The professional yearincludes both didactic and supervised clinicaleducation experiences.

Additional Cost In addition to regular universitytuition and fees, the student should expect to pay forprogram-related expenses. Contact program forcurrent cost estimate sheet.

Description of Program Facilities The ClinicalLaboratory Science Program has program offices, aclassroom, and a student laboratory located on thefourth floor of Fesler Hall.

Location of Clinical Education Sites Facilitiesutilized for clinical experiences include UniversityHospital, Riley Hospital, Wishard Memorial Hospital,and Richard Roudebush Veterans AdministrationMedical Center.

Opportunity for Students to Work Students whomust work should limit employment hours to 8-10 hours a week if possible.

Accreditation The Clinical Laboratory ScienceProgram at Indiana University–Purdue UniversityIndianapolis is fully accredited by theNational Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory

Sciences8410 West Bryn Mawr AvenueSuite 670Chicago, IL 60631Phone (773) 714-8880

ADMISSION

General InformationStudents accepted into the program must completethe program admission requirements before the firstday of classes. Admission to the professional programis competitive; therefore, completion of theprerequisites does not guarantee admission to theprogram.

Criteria Used for Selection of Class Cumulativeand science/math grade point average, essay,interview, and motivation factors

Class Size 24 students

Specific RequirementsIn addition to the Health Professions Programs’admission policies and procedures found at thebeginning of this section of the bulletin, the followingadmission policies apply to the Clinical LaboratoryScience Program at IUPUI.

Application Deadline December 1 of the yearbefore desired entry into the senior/professional year.

Total Number of Prerequisite Credit Hours 90

Distribution of Credit Hours in Specific HoursApplicants must complete at least 18 credit hours inthe biological sciences and 18 credit hours inchemistry. See prerequisite list.

Limitations of Course Work Courses inchemistry (upper level), microbiology, andimmunology must have been completed within theprevious six years.

Minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average 2.5on a 4.0 scale. This requirement is applied at thetime of program application and must be maintained.Grades from remedial courses are not used in thiscalculation.

Minimum Specific Grade Point Average 2.5 ona 4.0 scale in science and mathematics courses. Thisrequirement is applied at the time of programapplication and must be maintained. Grades fromremedial courses are not used in this calculation.

Minimum Grade in a Stated PrerequisiteCourse C (2.0 on a 4.0 scale) in all requiredcourses.

Interview Applicants must complete the interviewprocess. Interviews are scheduled between Novemberand January.

Technical Standards See Health ProfessionsPrograms policy.

Indiana Residents Preference Policy See HealthProfessions Programs policy.

Volunteer Experience While volunteer experienceis not required, it is very helpful in making a careerchoice.

CURRICULUM

PrerequisitesBefore entering the program, students must completethe following minimum prerequisites. Students shouldconsult with their academic advisors for appropriatecourses and semester sequence in order to completeprerequisites. Prerequisites may be taken at anyaccredited college or university. The code “G”indicates a course that meets the school’s general-education requirements.

Written communication (G) 2 coursesVerbal communications (G) 3 creditsHumanities (G) 3 creditsSocial/Behavioral science (G) 6 credits


Biological Sciences Applicant must complete, byentry date, at least 18 credit hours or the equivalentof biology, to include the following courses:

Introductory biology (G)Microbiology (with Lab )GeneticsHuman physiologyImmunology

Chemistry Applicant must complete, by entry date,at least 18 credit hours or the equivalent of chemistry,to include the following courses:

Qualitative (with lab) (G)Quantitative (with lab)Organic I (with lab)Advanced chemistry elective

Suggested Chemistry Electives: Organic II,biochemistry, analytical chemistry

Mathematics Applicant must complete, by entrydate, the following courses:Mathematics (algebra and trigonometry or higher

content) (G)Statistics

Suggested Electives While not inclusive ormandatory, the following is a list of suggested electiveareas: human anatomy, introduction to computers,medical terminology, and medical microbiology.

Suggested Plan of Study The following is asuggested three-year plan of the prerequisites.Changes in this schedule can be made. Studentsshould check with their advisors to make sure allrequirements are met.

Freshman

FallElementary Composition I ....................................3 cr.Algebra and Trigonometry ....................................3 cr.Biology–Plants......................................................5 cr.Principles of Chemistry I (with lab) .....................5 cr.Total 16 cr.

SpringSpeech Communication or

Interpersonal Communication ........................3 cr.Algebra and Trigonometry ....................................3 cr.Biology–Animals...................................................5 cr.Principles of Chemistry II (with lab) ....................5 cr.Total 16 cr.

Sophomore

FallOrganic Chemistry I..............................................3 cr.Organic Chemistry I Lab .......................................2 cr.Human Physiology ................................................5 cr.Electives ...............................................................6 cr.Total 16 cr.

SpringMicrobiology (with lab)...................................3–4 cr.Chemistry elective.................................................3 cr.Sociology..............................................................3 cr.Humanities elective ..............................................3 cr.Elective.................................................................3 cr.Total 15–16 cr.

Junior

FallImmunology .........................................................3 cr.Genetics................................................................3 cr.Electives ...............................................................6 cr.Total 12 cr.

SpringStatistics ...............................................................3 cr.Psychology............................................................3 cr.Written Communication II ....................................3 cr.Electives ...............................................................6 cr.Total 15 cr.

Professional ProgramCourses in the professional program are sequentialand must be taken in the order specified by theprogram faculty.

FallUrine Analysis PATH C410 ....................................2 cr.Diagnostic Medical Microbiology PATH C411 .......4 cr.Diagnostic Microbiology Laboratory PATH C421...2 cr.Serology PATH C421 .............................................1 cr.Serology Laboratory PATH C429 ...........................1 cr.Principles of Immunohematology PATH C408.......1 cr.Techniques in Immunohematology PATH C428.....1 cr.Hematology PATH C407 ........................................3 cr.Hematologic Techniques and Procedures

PATH C427 .....................................................3 cr.Total 18 cr.

SpringClinical Chemistry PATH C406 ..............................4 cr.Clinical Chemistry Instrumentation and

Methodologies PATH C426..............................2 cr.Mycology/Parasitology PATH 420..........................2 cr.Hemostasis PATH C404.........................................1 cr.General Externship I PATH C401 ..........................2 cr.General Externship II PATH C402 .........................2 cr.Total 13 cr.

Summer Session IGeneral Externship III PATH C403........................2 cr.General Externship IV PATH C405 ........................2 cr.Topics in Medical Technology PATH C412 ............3 cr.Total 7 cr.

Scholarships A limited number of scholarshipsare available for accepted students. Contact theprogram when notified of admission.

Awards Based on academic performance, theprogram faculty will recommend students for degreesawarded with distinction in accordance with theschool’s honors criteria. The program recognizes onesuperior student meeting specific academicperformance criteria for the senior/clinical year withthe Clinical Laboratory Science AcademicAchievement Award.

Graduation Requirements Satisfactorycompletion of 128 credit hours to include 90 credithours of prerequisite and general-education coursesand 38 credits of professional courses. All coursework must be completed in compliance with theprogram’s and school’s academic and professionalpolicies.

For further information, contact:Professor Linda Kasper, Director of the Clinical

Laboratory Science ProgramFesler Hall 4091120 W. South DriveIndianapolis, IN 46202-5113Phone: (317) 274-1264Fax: (317) 278-0643E-mail: [email protected]

Courses in Clinical Laboratory Science“P” refers to a course prerequisite and “C” to acourse that must be taken concurrently.

PATH C401 General Externship I (2 cr.) P: C406and C426. Supervised clinical experience in clinicalchemistry. Student rotates through various areas ofclinical chemistry.

PATH C402 General Externship II (2 cr.)P: C404, C407, C410. Supervised clinical experiencein clinical hematology. Student rotates throughvarious areas of clinical hematology, coagulation, andurinalysis.

PATH C403 General Externship III (2 cr.)P: C409, C411, C420, C421, and C429. Supervisedclinical experience in clinical microbiology. Studentrotates through various areas of microbiology,serology, virology, mycology, and parasitology.

PATH C404 Hemostasis (1 cr.) Hemostasis is acourse covering the basic principles of thehemostasis mechanism, including an overview of thelaboratory techniques used to evaluate disorders ofhemostasis. Emphasizes the major components ofhemostasis, interaction of these components, andlaboratory evaluation of the major hemostaticdisorders.

PATH C405 General Externship IV (2 cr.)P: C408 and C428. Supervised clinical experience inblood banking. Student rotates through various areasof modern blood bank, including donor room,transfusion service, antibody identification,component therapy, transplantation therapy, andquality control.

PATH C406 Clinical Chemistry (4 cr.) C: C426.Emphasis on metabolic processes that maintainchemical homeostasis in humans, the application ofclinical chemistry assay values in evaluating theintegrity of these processes, and the correlation ofabnormal results with metabolic dysfunction and/ordisease states.

PATH C407 Hematology (3 cr.) C: C427. Study offunctions, maturation, and morphology of blood cellsin addition to factors regulating production,metabolism, and kinetics of blood cells. The etiologicand morphologic classifications of blood disordersand diseases; correlations with bone marrows andcytochemistries. Study of cellular contents of otherbody fluids.

PATH C408 Principles of Immunohematology(1 cr.) C: C428. Emphasis on major blood groupantigens and antibodies including their role intransfusion medicine. Current practices in blooddonation, apheresis, and quality control are alsocovered.


PATH C409 Serology (1 cr.) C: C429. Lecturesdescribing and comparing all pertinent serologicprocedures utilized in diagnosis of rheumatoidarthritis, rubella, streptococcal disease, syphilis,various febrile conditions, fungal infections, parasiteinfections, and infectious mononucleosis. Selectedlectures in viral culturing methods.

PATH C410 Urine Analysis (2 cr.) Routine urineexamination and special tests; laboratory and speciallectures.

PATH C411 Diagnostic Medical Microbiology(4 cr.) P: C421. An in-depth study of the clinicallysignificant microorganisms with special emphasis ontheir clinical significance, cultural and biochemicalcharacteristics, and susceptibility testing patterns.

PATH C412 Topics in Medical Technology(3 cr.) Selected topics in medical technology coveredby lecture and clinical experience.

PATH C413 Clinical Correlation and Theory(2 cr.)* Lectures in theoretical and clinical areasdesigned to emphasize the relationship betweenlaboratory test results and disease states.

PATH C420 Mycology/Parasitology (2 cr.)Lecture and laboratory experience covering clinicallysignificant fungi and parasites. Clinical manifestations,collection and procedures for processing ofspecimens, and identification techniques will beemployed.

PATH C421 Diagnostic Microbiology Laboratory(2 cr.) C: C411. Laboratory experience in theperformance of skills and procedures needed for theisolation, identification, and susceptibility testing ofclinically significant microorganisms.

PATH C426 Clinical Chemistry Instrumentationand Methodologies (2 cr.) C: C406. Emphasis ison utilization of basic and intermediatemethodologies and instrumentation and theirapplication to assaying a variety of body constituentsin a clinical chemistry laboratory.

PATH C427 Hematologic Techniques andProcedures (3 cr.) C: C407. Experience in bloodcell identification on stained smears; blood cell,platelet, and reticulocyte counting procedures.Techniques of sedimentation rates, hematocrits,corpuscular indices, hemoglobin determination, andsmear preparation staining. Introduction toinstrumentation and quality control. Specialprocedures including bone marrow preparations,flow cytometry, and automated differential counters.

PATH C428 Techniques in Immunohematology(1 cr.) C: C408. Emphasis on laboratory techniquesused in blood banks, including blood typing,crossmatching, antibody identification, recordkeeping, and quality control.

PATH C429 Serology Laboratory (1 cr.) C: C409.Laboratory experience in performance of varioustesting procedures utilized in serologic diagnosis ofinfectious diseases and various syndromes.Techniques include precipitation, flocculation, andvarious hemagglutination and hemagglutinationinhibition techniques, fluorescent antibody testing,and complement fixation.

PATH C431 Hematology I (2 cr.)* Collecting,staining, and counting blood cells; supervisedexperience with patients. Experience with specimensof spinal fluid, special determinations (platelets,reticulocytes, etc.), and pathologic smears.

PATH C432 Hematology II (2 cr.)* P: C431. C432and C434 offer more experience than C431 allows inthe same techniques and offer additional techniquessuch as erythrocyte sedimentation rate, hematocrit,and the calculation of indices.

PATH C434 Hematology III (2 cr.)* P: C431 andC432. Continuation of practice and experience inhematologic techniques. Individual projects assignedif student is sufficiently advanced.

PATH C440 Bacteriology I (2 cr.)* Diagnosticprocedures as means to familiarize students withtechniques; work on specimens received fromhospital patients under supervision; practicalexperience with all types of human specimens forbacteriologic and mycologic study.

PATH C441 Bacteriology II (2 cr.)* P: C440.Agglutination and precipitin techniques and theirspecial application to agglutination titers and the useof antibiotics. Special assignments to provideexperience with organisms infrequently encountered.

PATH C442 Bacteriology III (2 cr.)* P: C440 andC441. At the end of this course, students should beable to handle usual and somewhat unusual hospitalbacteriologic and mycologic problems independently.

PATH C450 Serology I (2 cr.)* Introduction toserologic and immunologic principles.

PATH C451 Serology II (2 cr.)* P: C450.Additional experience in adapting complementfixation, agglutination, hemagglutination, precipitin,and flocculation techniques to diagnostic procedures.

PATH C471 Clinical Chemistry I (2 cr.)* Trainingand experience with more frequently used chemistrytests, e.g., determination of glucose and urea nitrogenby automated and manual methods.

PATH C472 Clinical Chemistry II (2 cr.)*P: C471. Limited experience with less frequentlyperformed special procedures.

PATH C473 Clinical Chemistry III (2 cr.)*P: C471 and C472. Special equipment utilization;preparation and maintenance of solutions.

PATH C476 Clinical Chemistry IV (2 cr.)*P: C471, C472, and C473. Advanced procedures,method development, special projects.

PATH C477 Clinical Chemistry V (2 cr.)*P: C472, C472, C473, and C476. Training andexperience in special technical and methodologicalmicroprocedures.

PATH C491 Blood Bank I (2 cr.)* Review ofserologic principles and technical fundamentals oftransfusion practice; comprehensive consideration ofblood groups and Rh factors, extensive practice withpre-transfusion techniques and safety practices. Otherblood types, antigen-antibody relationships withtechniques for demonstrating these. Elementaryknowledge of genetics is helpful.

PATH C492 Blood Bank II (2 cr.)* P: C491.Transfusion service bloods provide problem cases inisoimmunization and sensitization, Rh titration, etc.Responsibility for blood bank operation andapplication to special transfusion problems placedbefore the student.

PATH C493 Blood Bank III (2 cr.)* P: C491 andC492. Required for students working toward specialcertificate in blood banking. Emphasis onsupervision, reference techniques, and suchaccessory functions as plasma production.

CytotechnologyAn educational program in cytotechnology is locatedin Corporate Square West, 5610 Crawfordsville Road,Building 24, Suite 2401, Speedway, IN 46224.

Description of the Profession Cytotechnology isa medical laboratory specialty in which microscopicstudies of exfoliated, abraded, and aspirated cellsfrom the human body are performed. Thecytotechnologist studies cell samples from variousbody sites to detect cellular changes indicative ofcancer. In providing a means of early detection,cytology makes possible the early diagnosis of cancer,thus increasing the chances of a cure. Cytology alsoserves as a prognostic tool during the course ofcancer treatment programs. In addition, it aids inestablishing the diagnosis of benign diseaseprocesses, such as endocrine disorders, and indetecting some pathogenic microorganisms.

Graduates of the Program The CytotechnologyProgram is designed to provide its graduates with acomprehensive, fundamental knowledge of clinicalcytology that will enable them to function ascompetent cytotechnologists and will provide a basisfor continuing education and professional growth.Graduates will be eligible for the certificationexamination administered by the Board of Registryleading to certification and registration incytotechnology with the American Society of ClinicalPathologists. Graduates should be prepared formanagement, supervisory, and educationalresponsibilities and should seek ways to contribute tothe growing body of knowledge in clinical cytology.The program is designed to prepare graduates torealize their position in the total health care structureand understand their legal, ethical, and moralresponsibilities to the employers and communitiesthey serve. Cytotechnologists normally practice inhospitals, laboratories, or research laboratories.

Credential Required to Practice B.S.; CT(ASCP),cytotechnology certification by American Society ofClinical Pathologists.

Licensure Requirements to Practice No licenseis required to practice in Indiana.

* This course is offered intermittently and is not part of thetraditional curriculum.


Bachelor of Science inCytotechnology at IndianaUniversity–Purdue UniversityIndianapolisMedical Director: Associate Professor H. CramerProgram Director: Associate Professor W.

CrabtreeClinical Assistant Professor: B. McGahey Frain

Length of the Program Four years, includingthree years (90 semester hours) of prerequisitecourse work plus 11 months (37 semester hours) ofprofessional course work.

Structure of the Program The prerequisites maybe taken on a part-time basis; the professionalprogram is presented in a full-time, day format only.

Design of the Professional Curriculum Anintegral relationship between the program and thecytology service laboratory provides students withmaximum exposure to a functioning cytologylaboratory. The learning process follows a structured,logical sequence for the presentation of essentialconcepts and skills.

Individual instruction, demonstrations, lectures, andconferences are all utilized as methods of instruction.Student inquiry and research that will foster greaterunderstanding and possible revision of presentedmaterial are encouraged. Opportunity is provided forthe student to pursue special interests in the field ofcytology.

Location of Clinicals All clinical sites for theprogram are located within the Indianapolis area.

Additional Cost In addition to regular universityfees, the student should expect to pay for program-related expenses. Contact program for current costsheet.

Opportunity for Students to Work Somestudents have part-time jobs.

Program Facilities The Cytotechnology Programis offered at the IUPUI campus, which has moderneducational and medical facilities. Classroom facilitiesand faculty offices are located in Corporate SquareWest, 5610 Crawfordsville Road, Building 24, Suite2401, Speedway, IN 46224. The combined studentand cytology service laboratory is located on the thirdfloor of Indiana University Hospital. Cytologylaboratories located in Wishard Memorial Hospital,Methodist Hospital, and the Veterans AdministrationHospital are also utilized.

Accreditation The curriculum of theCytotechnology Program is fully accredited by theCommission on Accreditation of Allied HealthEducation Programs.

ADMISSIONGeneral InformationAs grade point average is a reflection of self-motivation, self-discipline, and the desire to achieve,favorable consideration is given to applicants withhigh grade point averages. In addition, proficiencymust be demonstrated in biological and physicalsciences. Candidates for this program should work

well with others, have a genuine desire to improvethe health of humanity, and be willing to accept theresponsibilities of providing health care service.Students accepted into the program must completethe school’s and the following program admissionrequirements before the first day of classes.Admission to the professional program is competitive;therefore, completion of the prerequisites does notguarantee admission to the program.

Criteria Used for Selection of Class Cumulativegrade point average, biology grade point average,interview.

Class Size: Eight each fall semester.

Specific RequirementsIn addition to the Health Professions Programsadmission policies and procedures found at thebeginning of this section of the bulletin, the followingadmission policies apply to the CytotechnologyProgram.

Application Deadline December 1 of the yearbefore anticipated entry.

Total Number of Prerequisite Credit Hours 90

Distribution of Credits in Specific Areas 25credit hours in biology

Limitations of Course Work Biology creditsearned more than seven years before applicationmust be updated by taking 3 additional credit hoursrelated to cell biology withing a period of time not toexceed 12 months before admission. Remedialcourses will not fulfill prerequisite hours.

Minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average 2.5on a 4.0 scale. This requirement is applied at thetime of program application and must be maintained.

Minimum Specific Grade Point Average Biologygrade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. Thisrequirement is applied at the time of programapplication and must be maintained.

Minimum Grade Requirement in a StatedPrerequisite Course C (2.0 on a 4.0 scale).

Interview All qualified applicants must participatein an interview. Interviews start the second week ofJanuary.


Medical Requirements Students accepted into theprofessional program must complete a health form,immunization card, chest X ray, and eye examinationbefore classes begin.

Indiana Residents Preference Policy See HealthProfessions Programs policy.

Volunteer Experience While volunteer experienceis not required, it is very helpful in making a careerchoice.

CURRICULUM

PrerequisitesBefore entering the program, the student mustcomplete the following minimum prerequisites.Students should consult with their academic advisorsfor appropriate courses and semester sequence in

order to complete prerequisites. Prerequisites may betaken at any accredited college or university. Thecode “G” indicates a course that meets the school’sgeneral-education requirements. Courses taken viacorrespondence will not be accepted asfulfilling stated prerequisites. No more than 15semester hours of correspondence course work willbe counted toward the degree.

Written communications (G) 2 coursesVerbal communications (G) 3 cr.Humanities (G) 3 cr.College algebra (G) 3 cr.Introductory biology (G) 4-5 cr.Social-behavorial science (G) 6 cr.Chemistry 1 (with lab) for science majors (G) 4-5 cr.Chemistry—sequential course(s)(for science majors beyond above) 4 cr.Minimum; 5-8 cr. PreferredHuman anatomy and physiology 5-10 cr.

Advanced Science In addition to the courseslisted above, students must also take upper-levelbiology courses to total a minimum of 25 credithours, including human anatomy and humanphysiology. Recommended courses includemicrobiology with laboratory, developmental anatomyor embryology with laboratory, genetics withlaboratory, molecular or cellular biology, histology,and immunology. Questions regarding alternativebiology courses should be directed to theCytotechnology Program faculty.

Suggested Electives It is recommended that thefollowing courses be taken as electives: microbiology,embryology, genetics, animal cell physiology, andimmunology. While not inclusive or mandatory, thefollowing is a list of suggested elective areas: medicalmicrobiology, endocrinology, parasitology, virology,cytogenetics, computer science, management, organicchemistry, biochemistry, physics, advancedmathematics, and statistics.

A Suggested Plan of Study The following is asuggested three-year plan of prerequisites.

Freshman

FallElementary Composition I ....................................3 cr.Algebra and Trigonometry ....................................3 cr.Biology–Plants......................................................5 cr.Elementary Chemistry I orPrinciples of Chemistry I ......................................5 cr.Total 16 cr.

SpringSpeech Communication or ...................................3 cr.Interpersonal CommunicationBiology–Animals...................................................5 cr.Elementary Chemistry II .......................................5 cr.Electives ...............................................................3 cr.Total 16 cr.

Sophomore

FallHumanities Elective ..............................................3 cr.Beginning Psychology or higher ...........................3 cr.Human Anatomy ...................................................5 cr.Electives ...............................................................6 cr.Total 17 cr.


SpringElementary Composition II orProfessional Writing .............................................3 cr.Biology Elective ....................................................3 cr.Biology Elective ....................................................4 cr.Sociology..............................................................3 cr.Total 13 cr.

Junior

FallHuman Physiology ................................................5 cr.Electives ...............................................................9 cr.Total 14 cr.

SpringBiology Elective ....................................................3 cr.Electives .............................................................12 cr.Total 15 cr.

Professional ProgramCourses in the professional program are sequentialand, therefore, must be taken in the order specifiedby the program faculty.

Senior

FallGynecologic Cytology, Normal PATH A412 ............3 cr.Gynecologic Cytology, Abnormal PATH A422.........3 cr.Techniques in Medical Cytology PATH A462 .........2 cr.Certification Internship I PATH A465 ....................3 cr.Seminar in Cytology I PATH A470 .........................2 cr.Pulmonary Cytology PATH A432............................3 cr.Total 16 cr.

SpringCytology of Body Fluids PATH A442 ......................2 cr.Urinary Tract Cytology PATH A454 ........................2 cr.Seminar in Cytology II PATH A470 ........................2 cr.Cytology of the Gastrointestinal Tract

PATH A453 .....................................................2 cr.Certification Internship II PATH A465...................6 cr.Total 14 cr.

SummerInvestigations in Cytopathology PATH A490...........2 cr.Cytology of Fine Needle Aspiration PATH A455 .....2 cr.Certification Internship II PATH A465...................3 cr.Total 7 cr.

Scholarships Students interested in scholarshipinformation for the professional year should contactthe program office.

Awards Recommendations for degrees awardedwith distinction are based upon superior academicperformance. The Cytotechnology Programrecognizes superior academic and professionalconduct with the Liang-Che Tao Outstanding StudentAward, which is awarded to a graduating senior.

Graduation Requirements Satisfactorycompletion of 127 credit hours to include 90 credithours of prerequisite and general-education coursesand 37 credit hours of professional courses. Allcourse work must be completed in compliance withthe program’s and school’s academic andprofessional policies.

For further information, contact:

William N. Crabtree, M.S., CT(ASCP)SCTDirector, Cytotechnology ProgramCorporate Square West5610 Crawfordsville RoadBuilding 24, Suite 2401Speedway, IN 46224(317) 481-6746Fax: (317) 481-6748E-mail: [email protected]

Courses in CytotechnologyPATH A412 Gynecologic Cytology, Normal(3 cr.) Detailed microscopic study of normalsquamous, endocervical, and endometrial epithelialcells, as well as other non-epithelial cells. Cellularchanges seen with microbiological infections, repair,inflammation, degeneration, artifact, and vitamindeficiency status.

PATH A422 Gynecologic Cytology, Abnormal(3 cr.) Histopathology and cytopathology of lesionsof the female genital tract. Detailed studies in thecytologic diagnosis of dysplasia, carcinoma-in-situ,and invasive cancer of this anatomic area. Differentialdiagnosis of these lesions includes the severity, site oforigin, and grade where appropriate.

PATH A432 Pulmonary Cytology (3 cr.)Systematic study of normal, nonmalignant, andmalignant cells in the lower respiratory system.

PATH A442 Cytology of Body Fluids (2 cr.)Cytology of the eye, central nervious system, synovialmembranes, and serosal cavities in fluids associatedwith nonmalignant and malignant disease processes.

PATH A453 Cytology of the GastrointestinalTract (2 cr.) Study of cells associated withnonmalignant and malignant diseases of thegastrointestinal tract, including the oral cavity,esophagus, stomach, and small and large intestines.

PATH A454 Urinary Tract Cytology (2 cr.)Clinical cytologic study of cells from normal,nonmalignant, and malignant diseases of the urinarytract, to include the urethra, ureters, renal pelvis,bladder, prostate, seminal vesicles, and kidney.

PATH A455 Cytology of Fine Needle Aspiration(2 cr.) The study of nonmalignant and malignantcells aspirated from lung, thyroid, salivary glands,breast, liver, prostate, lymph nodes, soft tissuemasses, and miscellaneous organs; and the study offine needle aspiration techniques.

PATH A462 Techniques in Medical Cytology(2 cr.) Fixation and staining procedures, preparationof smears and cell blocks from fluids and otherexfoliates; use of filter techniques and microscopy.

PATH A465 I Certification Internship (3 cr.)Includes the fall semester of clinical internshipswhere students gain practical experience by workingwith routine cytology material.

PATH A465 II Certification Internship (3-6 cr.)Includes six months of clinical internships. Studentsgain further practical experience by working withroutine cytology material. Conferences and lecturesare used to provide additional experience.

PATH A470 Seminar in Cytology (2 cr.) Review ofcurrent literature pertaining to diagnostic cytology.Reports and discussions by students and faculty.

PATH A490 Investigations in Cytopathology (1-3 cr.) To provide the student with an experiencein the realm of scientific investigation related tocytopathology. The investigation may be conducted asa research project or a literature review.

Emergency MedicalServicesEducational Program An educational program inEmergency Medical Technician-Basic and ParamedicScience is located on the Indiana University-PurdueUniversity Indianapolis campus.

Description of the Profession and CareerRequirements Emergency medical technicians(EMTs)—basic respond to emergency calls toprovide efficient and immediate care to the criticallyill and injured, and transport patients to medicalfacilities. After receiving the call from the dispatcher,The EMT—basic drives the ambulance to the addressor location given, using the most expeditious route,depending on traffic and weather conditions. TheEMT—basic observes traffic ordinances andregulations concerning emergency vehicle operation,and upon arrival at the scene of crash or illness,parks the ambulance in a safe location to avoidadditional injury. Before initiating patient care, theEMT—basic also sizes up the scene to determine thatthe scene is safe, to identify the mechanism of injuryor nature of illness and total number of patients, andto request additional help if necessary. In the absenceof law enforcement, the EMT—basic creates a safetraffic environment, such as the placement of roadflares, removal of debris, and redirection of traffic forthe protection of the injured and those assisting inemergency care. The EMT—basic determines thenature and extent of illness or injury and establishespriority for required emergency care. Based onassessment findings, the EMT—basic rendersemergency medical care to medical and traumapatients. Duties include, but are not limited to,opening and maintaining an airway; ventilatingpatients; cardiopulmonary resuscitation, includinguse of automated external defibrillators; andproviding prehospital emergency medical care ofsimple and multiple system trauma, such ascontrolling hemorrhage, treating shock(hypoperfusion), bandaging wounds, andimmobilization of painful, swollen, or deformedextremities. Other duties include assisting inchildbirth; management of respiratory, cardiac,diabetic, allergic, behavioral, and environmentalemergencies; and dealing with suspected poisonings.The EMT—basic searches for medical identificationemblems as clues in providing emergency care.Additional care, including administering medications,is provided based upon assessing patients andobtaining historical information.

When a patient must be extricated from entrapment,the EMT—basic assesses the extent of injury andgives all possible emergency care and protection tothe entrapped patient and uses the prescribedtechniques and appliances for safe removal, including


contact dispatchers for additional help or specialrescue and/or utility services. The EMT—basicprovides simple rescue service if an ambulance hasnot been accompanied by a specialized unit. TheEMT—basic complies with regulations on handlingvictims of fatalities. Other duties include lifting,securing, and removing stretchers. From theknowledge of the condition of patients and the extentof injuries and the relative locations and staffing ofemergency hospital facilities, the EMT—basicdetermines the most appropriate facility to which apatient will be transported and communicateseffectively with emergency departments andcommunications centers. The EMT—basic alsoidentifies assessment findings that may requirecommunication with medical personnel.

The EMT—basic provides assistance to receivingfacility staff upon request and ensures thatambulances are kept in optimal condition. Membersof the profession must maintain familiarity withspecialized equipment and attend continuingeducation and refresher training programs asrequired by employers, medical direction, andlicensing or certifying agencies. They must also meetqualifications within the functional job analysis.

Completion of the Course Work/Graduates ofthe Program The EMT—basic program is aregular university course of study open to allstudents. A student completing the course work isprepared to work as an EMT to deliver emergencypatient care in the prehospital setting. Graduates ofboth the EMT—basic and the paramedic programprimarily provide emergency care in ambulance, fireservices, or athletic training venues at their level oftraining. Nontraditional areas of employment areavailable in hospitals and industry.

Credential Required to Practice EMT—B,(Emergency Medical Technician—Basic)

Licensure Required to Practice Graduates ofeither the EMT—basic or the paramedic programmust pass a state-administered certificationexamination before credentialing. The certificationexamination may vary from state to state. The EMT—basic exam in Indiana is the written and skill examfrom the Indiana Public Safety Training Institute.

Emergency Medical Technician—Basic at Indiana University–Purdue University IndianapolisChair: Professor of Emergency Medicine McGrathMedical Director: Assistant Professor of ClinicalEmergency Medicine OlingerProgram Director: Assistant Professor of ClinicalParamedic Science BellFaculty: Assistant Professor of Clinical ParamedicScience HallamAdjunct Faculty: Clinical Lecturers in ParamedicScience Ervin, Abram, Hawkins, Hutchinson

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMLength of Program Either one or two semesters;students can take both courses in the program duringthe same semester or in back-to-back semesters. Anew course begins each fall and spring semester.

Additional Costs Students are encouraged topurchase their own stethoscopes.

ADMISSIONSGeneral Information Students from the universityat large are eligible to attend. Students must completeprogram prerequisite before the first day of classes.

Prerequisite Current credential in Health CareProvider CPR.

Proposed Class Size 24 each fall semester.

Technical Standards See School of MedicineHealth Profession Programs technical standards.

CURRICULUM

PrerequisitesStudents must hold current credential in Health CareProvider-level CPR.

FallEMT Basic I EMER E201 ......................................3 cr.EMT Basic II EMER E202 .....................................3 cr.

SpringEMT Basic I EMER E201 ......................................3 cr.EMT Basic II EMER E202 .....................................3 cr.

Students may take EMT Basic II EMER E202 in eitherthe fall or spring semester.

Associate of Science inParamedic Science at IndianaUniversity–Purdue UniversityIndianapolisChair: Professor of Emergency Medicine McGrathMedical Director: Assistant Professor of ClinicalEmergency Medicine OlingerProgram Director: Assistant Professor of ClinicalParamedic Science BellFaculty: Assistant Professor of Clinical ParamedicScience HallamAdjunct Faculty: Lecturer Ervin, Senior AdjunctLecturers Abram, Hawkins, Hutchinson

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM

Description of the Profession Paramedics havefulfilled prescribed requirements by a credentialingagency to practice the art and science of out-of-hospital medicine in conjunction with medicaldirection. Through performance of assessments andproviding medical care, their goal is to prevent andreduce mortality and morbidity due to illness andinjury. Paramedics primarily provide care toemergency patients in an out-of-hospital setting.

Paramedics possess the knowledge, skills, andattitudes consistent with the expectations of the publicand the profession. Paramedics recognize that theyare an essential component of the continuum of careand serve as linkages among health resources.

Paramedics strive to maintain high-quality, reasonablypriced health care by delivering patients directly toappropriate facilities. As an advocate for patients,paramedics seek to be proactive in affecting longterm health care by working in conjunction withother provider agencies, networks, and organizations.The emerging roles and responsibilities of theparamedic include public education, health

promotion, and participation in injury- and illness-prevention programs. As the scope of servicecontinues to expand, the paramedic will function as afacilitator of access to care, as well as an initialtreatment provider.

Paramedics are responsible and accountable tomedical direction, the public, and their peers.Paramedics recognize the importance of researchand actively participate in the design, development,evaluation, and publication of research. Paramedicsseek to take part in lifelong professional developmentand peer evaluation and assume an active role inprofessional and community organizations.

Program GoalsThe Associate of Science in Paramedic Scienceprogram aims to• Enable the student to perform as a paramedic.• Provide didactic instruction in the body of

paramedic knowledge that will lead a student tohold competencies that will guide the student in alifelong learning as a health care professional.

• Provide clinical instruction that will provide thestudent with mastery of clinical competenciesnecessary to perform as a paramedic and willguide the student in lifelong learning as a healthcare professional.

• Provide a field internship that will develop astudent’s ability to apply mastered competencies,guided by mentors in real-time situations.

• Develop values that will prepare the student to besensitive to the cultural needs of all patients.

• Develop knowledge, competency, and awarenessof one’s abilities and limitations, the ability torelate to people, and a capacity for calm andreasoned judgment while under stress.

• Develop values that will prepare the student toindependently process information to makecritical decisions.

Program Objectives• The paramedic student will be able to establish

and/or maintain a patent airway and oxygenateand ventilate patients.

• The paramedic student will be able to take aproper history and perform a comprehensivephysical exam on any patient and communicatethe findings to others.

• The paramedic student will be able to integratepathophysiological principles and assessmentfindings to formulate a field impression andimplement the treatment plan for trauma andmedical patients, including neonatal, pediatric,and geriatric patients; patients of diversebackgrounds; chronically ill patients; and patientswith common complaints.

• The paramedic student will be able to safelymanage the scene of an emergency.

At the completion of the general course of study:• The student must demonstrate the ability to safely

administer medications.• The student must demonstrate the ability to safely

perform endotracheal intubation.• The student must demonstrate the ability to safely

gain venous access in patients of all age groups.


• The student must demonstrate the ability toeffectively ventilate un-intubated patients of all agegroups.

• The student must demonstrate the ability toperform a comprehensive assessment onpediatric, adult, geriatric, obstetric, trauma, andpsychiatric patients.

• The student must demonstrate the ability toperform a comprehensive assessment andformulate and implement a treatment plan forpatients with chest pain.

• The student must demonstrate the ability toperform a comprehensive assessment andformulate and implement a treatment plan forpatients with dyspnea/respiratory distress.

• The student must demonstrate the ability toperform a comprehensive assessment andformulate and implement a treatment plan forpatients with syncope.

• The student must demonstrate the ability toperform a comprehensive assessment andformulate and implement a treatment plan forpatients with abdominal complaints.

• The student must demonstrate the ability toperform a comprehensive assessment andformulate and implement a treatment plan forpatients with altered mental status.

Length of the Program Two years; one year (27-29 credit hours) of prerequisite work plus 12 monthsof professional course work (40 credit hours).

Structure of the Professional Program Theprerequisites may be taken on a part-time basis; theprofessional program is a full-time programconducted primarily during the day. Clinical activitiesoccur during the evening or on weekends.

Design of the Professional Curriculum Thecurriculum is a competency-based educationprogram of clinical, didactic, and practicalinstruction integrated with a field internship inadvanced emergency care and services.

This program will serve students seeking careers inemergency medical services. It will serve studentsentering the program immediately after high schoolas well as nontraditional students. The majority ofstudents are nontraditional in that they have begun topursue a career in the emergency medical servicesfield on a part-time, full-time, or volunteer basisbefore deciding on a full-time role in emergencymedicine as an EMT—P.

The program follows guidelines established by theIndiana Emergency Medical Services Commission,integrating general-education course work andparamedic science course work leading to anAssociate of Science degree. The degree program willbuild on resources established in the largest andmost comprehensive EMT—paramedic program inIndiana, the program at Wishard Hospital. In additionto classroom and laboratory facilities located on theIndiana University–Purdue University Indianapoliscampus, area health care facilities involved in thepreparation of EMT—paramedics in this programinclude Wishard Hospital, Wishard AmbulanceService, Avon Fire Department, and Riley Hospital forChildren.

Location of Clinicals The primary locations of theclinical rotations are in Indianapolis. A few rotationsmay be required elsewhere in central Indiana.

Additional Costs In addition to regular universityfees, students will need to purchase a personalstethoscope, EKG caliper, and uniform for the clinicalrotation. Contact the program for a current costsheet.

Opportunity for Students to Work Somestudents have part-time jobs while completing theprofessional course work.

Description of Facilities The program offices arelocated at Wishard Memorial Hospital. The classroomand laboratory are located in the Wayne TownshipTraining Academy. The primary clinical site is atWishard Ambulance Service. Other clinical sites maybe available in central Indiana.

Admissions General Information Studentsaccepted into the program must complete theschool’s and the program’s admission requirementsbefore the first day of classes. Admission to theprofessional program is competitive; therefore,completion of the prerequisites does not guaranteeadmission to the program.

Criteria Used for Selection of Class Grade pointaverage, personal interview, and EMT experience.

Proposed Class Size 10 each fall semester.

Specific Requirements In addition to the IUSchool of Medicine Health Professions Programsadmission policies and procedures found at thebeginning of this section of the bulletin, the followingrequirements apply to the Paramedic Science degreeprogram.

Application Deadline December 1 of the yearbefore anticipated entry.

Total Number of Prerequisite Credit Hours27-29.

Distribution of Credit Hours in Specific AreasSee prerequisites.

Limitations of Course Work Remedial courseswill not fulfill prerequisites or count as credit hourstoward the degree.

Minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average 2.3on a 4.0 scale. This requirement is applied at thetime of program application and must be maintained.


Interview All qualified applicants must participatein an interview. Interviews are generally conducted inFebruary.

Technical Standards See School of MedicineHealth Professions Programs policy.

Medical Requirements Documentation mustinclude a current immunization record that indicatesimmunization in hepatitis B, rubella, rubeola,mumps, PPD, tetanus and chicken pox.

Student Health Insurance All School of MedicineHealth Professions Programs students are required toshow proof of coverage under a health insurance

plan. This is consistent with requirements for otherhealth science students on the IUPUI campus.Additional information regarding health insurancecoverage options and all the immunizations requiredbefore the start of the program is also enclosed.Proof of health insurance and immunizations is dueon the first day of classes.

Indiana Residents Preference Policy SeeSchool of Medicine Health Professions Programspolicy.

Volunteer Experience While volunteer experienceis not required, it is helpful in making a careerchoice.

CURRICULUM

PrerequisitesIn addition to the following prerequisites, eachapplicant must currently be certified in Indiana as anEMT and have a minimum of 20 hours of patient careactivity as an EMT in the patient care area of anambulance. Students should consult with theiracademic advisors for appropriate courses andsemester sequence in order to completeprerequisites. Prerequisites may be taken at anyaccredited college or university. The code “G”indicates a course that meets the school’s general-education requirements. Correspondence courseswill not be accepted for any of the prerequisitecourse work.

Human anatomy (G) .........................................4-5 cr.Human physiology (G)......................................4-5 cr.English composition (G) ......................................3 cr.Speech (G)...........................................................3 cr.Mathematics (G) ..................................................4 cr.Psychology (G).....................................................3 cr.Sociology (G) .......................................................3 cr.Computer technology (G).....................................3 cr.

Suggested Plan of Study

Freshman

FallElementary Composition (W131) .........................3 cr.Human Anatomy (N261) or Human Biology

with lab (B212, B213)................................4-5 cr.Mathematics (110 or 111)...................................4 cr.Sociology (R100) .................................................3 cr.Total 14-15 cr.

SpringSpeech or Interpersonal Communication

(C110 or C180) .............................................3 cr.Human Physiology (N217) or Human

Biology with lab (B214, B215) ...................4-5 cr.Psychology (B104 or B105).................................3 cr.Computer Technology (CPT106) ..........................3 cr.Total 13-14 cr.

Suggested Alternative Plan of Study

FallEMT I and II (EMER E201 and E202)..................6 cr.Anatomy (N261) or Human Biology with lab

(B212, B213) .............................................4-5 cr.Speech or Interpersonal Communication

(C110 or C180) .............................................3 cr.Total 13-14 cr.


SpringHuman Physiology (N217) or Human

Biology with lab (B214, B215) ...................4-5 cr.English Composition (W131) ...............................3 cr.Sociology (R100) .................................................3 cr.Psychology (B104 or B105).................................3 cr.Total 13 –14 cr.

Summer IMathematics (110 or 111)...................................4 cr.Total 4 cr.

Summer IIComputer Technology (CPT106) ..........................3 cr.Total 3 cr.


Sophomore

FallEmergency Paramedic Pharmacology

(EMER E215).................................................3 cr.Medical Emergencies I (EMER E210) ..................3 cr.Techniques Laboratory I (EMER E212)................2 cr.Clinical Rotation I (EMER E213)..........................6 cr.Total 14 cr.

SpringPediatrics (EMER E214) ......................................3 cr.Medical Emergencies II (EMER E220).................3 cr.Trauma EMER (E221)..........................................3 cr.Techniques Laboratory II (EMER E222)...............2 cr.Clinical Rotation II (EMER E223) ........................5 cr.Total 16 cr.

Summer IClinical Rotation III (EMER E233) .......................5 cr.Total 5 cr.

Summer IIClinical Rotation IV (EMER E243)........................5 cr.Total 5 cr.

Scholarships Scholarship opportunities may beavailable through the Office of Scholarships andFinancial Aid.

Awards Based on academic performance, theprogram faculty will recommend students for degreesawarded with distinction in accordance with theschool’s honors criteria.

Graduation Requirements Satisfactorycompletion of all prerequisites and 40 credit hours ofprofessional course work. All course work must becompleted in compliance with the program’s andschool’s academic and professional policies. Allprofessional courses (EMER E courses) must becompleted within 24 months after beginning theprofessional program.

For further information, contact

Leon Bell, Director, Paramedic Sciences ProgramOtt Building 115, Wishard Hospital1001 W. Tenth StreetIndianapolis, IN 46202(317) 630-7614E-mail: [email protected]

Courses in Emergency MedicalServices“P” refers to a course prerequisite and “C” to acourse that must be taken concurrently.

EMER E201 Emergency Medical TechnicianBasic I (3 cr.) This course focuses on well-being ofthe EMT, basic patient assessment and airwaymanagement, and special considerations for thepediatric and geriatric patient.

EMER E202 Emergency Medical TechnicianBasic II (3 cr.) The content of the course coversspecific medical emergencies, trauma, and basicpharmacology.

EMER E210 Medical Emergencies I (3 cr.)C: E212, E213, E215. This course offers anintroduction to the role of the paramedic, radiocommunications, and general patient assessment anda review of body chemistry. The student learns toassess and manage medical emergencies involving therespiratory and cardiovascular systems.

EMER E212 Techniques Laboratory I (2 cr.)C: E210, E213, E215. This course provides a hands-on setting in which the student will learn how topresent reports, conduct patient assessments, andperform various invasive procedures. Also included isthe study of electrocardiograms for rhythminterpretation and the techniques of cardiac arrestmanagement.

EMER E213 Clinical Rotation I (6 cr.) C: E210,E212, E215. Interaction with patients in the hospitaland prehospital settings. Assessment and managementof the patient with respiratory and cardiovasculardisorders. Perform invasive respiratory andintravenous techniques. Deliver radio and writtenpatient reports.

EMER E214 Pediatrics (3 cr.) P: E210, E215. C:E220, E221, E222, E223. This course focuses on thecare of the sick or injured child. Also included isgrowth and development of children and emergencyprehospital care of the neonate.

EMER E215 Emergency ParamedicPharmacology (3 cr.) C: E210, E212, E213. Thiscourse focuses on the use of specific emergencymedications during life-threatening situations as wellas the use of prescribed medications for specificchronic illnesses.

EMER E220 Medical Emergencies II (3 cr.)P: E210. C: E214, E221, E222, E223. This courseprepares the student to assess and manage medicalemergencies involving the endocrine, gastrointestinal,neurological, gynecological, and genitourinarysystems. Also included are obstetrics, behavioral, andenvironmental emergencies.

EMER E221 Trauma (3 cr.) C: E214, E220, E222,E223. This course focuses on the assessment andmanagement of the trauma victim. Also included arerescue techniques, mass casualty and triageprinciples, and stress management techniques.

EMER E222 Techniques Laboratory II (2 cr.)P: E212. C: E214, E220, E221, E223. This courseprovides a hands-on setting in which students will

learn how to manage trauma victims. This courseincludes PHTLS, PALS, and ACLS certification courses.

EMER E223 Clinical Rotation II (5 cr.) P: E213.C: E214, E220, E221, E222. This course providesstudents an opportunity to manage the trauma victimand the obstetrical patient in the hospital andprehospital settings.

EMER E233 Clinical Rotation III (5 cr.) P: E223.This course provides students an opportunity tointeract with patients in the hospital and in urban,rural, and private prehospital settings. Studentsfunction as team members with the prehospital team.

EMER E243 Clinical Rotation IV (5 cr.) P: E233.This course provides a clinical setting in whichstudents practice as paramedics in urban, rural, andprivate ambulance services. Students will be expectedto function as the team leaders of the prehospitalteam.

EMER E299 Independent Study in ParamedicScience (1-4 cr.) Special topics, projects, orreadings for students enrolled in paramedic science.

HistotechnologyProgram GoalsThe program’s goals have been developed within themission of the Health Professions Programs in theSchool of Medicine. In an effort to provide theoreticalbackground and the development of a high degree ofoccupational competence, the program hasestablished the following goals:• To provide students with the educational

experiences necessary to enter a career as ahistologic technician, to include entry-levelcompetence and eligibility for the ASCP Board ofRegistry Histotechnician examination.

• To provide the nationwide health care communitywith individuals competent to conduct high-quality histologic procedures.

• To provide a curriculum containing a balancebetween technical knowledge and clinicalcompetence gained in the histology laboratorysetting.

• To assist students in reaching their goals byproviding academic and occupational advisement.

• To instill in students a lifelong desire to achieveprofessional and academic excellence.

Program ObjectivesUpon successful completion of all standard academicrequirements established for this program, thegraduate is entitled to receive a Certificate inHistotechnology from Indiana University. By virtue ofthe standards required by this program, the graduateis eligible to take the Histotechnician CertificationExamination administered by the American Societyfor Clinical Pathology’s Board of Registry. Thedidactic and practical experience provided by thecourse of instruction should enable the graduate toaccomplish the following objectives:

A. Technical Skill1. Perform procedures of basic histologic

laboratory techniques, instrumentation, andproblem solving at entry-level competency.


2. Demonstrate knowledge of general andspecific histologic methodology.

3. Perform procedures with accuracy andprecision.

4. Monitor internal and external qualityassurance measures.

5. Demonstrate knowledge of operationalprinciples of commonly used laboratoryinstruments to include the ability to performdaily preventative maintenance and correctsimple malfunctions.

6. Exercise independent judgment regardingchoice of procedure and evaluation of results.

7. Organize tasks to cope with volume of workand unexpected demands.

B. Communication1. Communicate effectively with the clinical

education supervisor and program directorregarding curriculum and training courses.

2. Effectively organize and present informationboth in written assignments and oralcommunication.

3. Communicate effectively with other laboratoryand health care providers.

C. Professional Behavior1. Display an attitude reflecting pride and

professionalism in daily laboratory duties.2. Demonstrate adaptability, integrity, initiative,

neatness, maturity, stability, and a desire forexcellence.

Certificate in Histotechnology atIndiana University–PurdueUniversity IndianapolisMedical Director: UlbrightProgram Director: Hoye

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM

Length of the Program 10 months ofprofessional course work beginning with fallsemester. The course of study consists of eightcourses (24 credit hours), including four didacticcourses and four practicum courses.

Structure of the Program Histotechnologydidactic course lecture teleconferences are deliveredonce per week during the day; practicum coursework is performed at qualified clinical sites and canbe completed at any time approved by the supervisorin the student’s laboratory.

Design of Professional Curriculum Studentswho are employed in laboratories that qualify asclinical affiliate sites are accepted into theHistotechnology Program to begin the course of studyin the fall semester. The curriculum consists ofdidactic and practicum courses delivered by distancelearning to students pursuing on-the-job training inhistology laboratories. The 120-minute interactiveaudio teleconference lectures are delivered once perweek and are accompanied by related assignmentsthat require approximately 3.5 hours per week forcompletion. The practicum course modules aredesigned to be accomplished in approximately 16hours per week; however, as part of on-the-jobtraining, it is assumed that students in the programreceive full-time technical training at their place ofemployment.

The Histotechnology Program is designed to:• Provide educational and clinical experiences in

all area of histologic technology to preparestudents for beginning a career as a histologictechnician.

• Provide medical communities nationwide withindividuals qualified to effectively carry out thefunctions of the histotechnology discipline.

• Assist affiliate site’s histology trainers in effectivelymeeting the student’s needs in accomplishing thecourse work.

• Assist students in reaching their goals byproviding academic, occupational, and personalguidance.

Program Facilities The Histotechnology Programoffice is located in Coleman Hall at Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI). “Classrooms”for delivery of teleconferences, as well as practicaltraining sites, are located in institutions throughout theUnited States that qualify as clinical affiliates wherestudents are located. Clinical affiliate sites may varyfrom year to year, as training needs change.

Additional Costs of the Program In addition toIndiana resident tuition and course fees, students arerequired to purchase books. Completion of courserequirements may necessitate the purchase oflaboratory supplies not ordinarily used at the student’straining facility laboratory. Clinical training laboratoriesmay cover some expenses for laboratory supplies andmailing costs for submission of assignments to theprogram office. Additional training costs to studentand/or laboratory are estimated at $400.00 per year.

Feasibility of Work for Students Since theprogram is designed with the on-the-job student inmind, full-time employment in a histology laboratoryis assumed.

Accreditation The Histotechnology Program(Certificate level) at Indiana University–PurdueUniversity Indianapolis is fully accredited by theNational Accrediting Agency for Clinical LaboratorySciences (NAACLS), Chicago, Illinois; (312)714-8880.

ADMISSION

Criteria Used for Selection of ClassHigh school diploma (or equivalent), completion ofprerequisite courses, employment in or appropriateaccess to a qualified training laboratory, andcompletion of all application requirements.Admission to the program is limited by the number ofteleconference connections available for delivery oflectures; therefore, completion of the programapplication does not guarantee admission.

The Histotechnology Program is designed to reachstudents in all parts of the nation. However,preference for admissions is ranked as follows: (1)students in laboratories with multiple noncertifiedstudents; (2) students in laboratories with onenoncertified student. Other applicants will beadmitted as class capacity allows.

Class Size Class size is limited by theteleconference connections available for delivery ofcourse lectures to distance sites. Affiliate sites mayaccommodate more than one student, depending onthe laboratory’s capacity for training, or the training

facility may accommodate students from additionallocal sites for teleconference purposes. Average classsize is 45 students.

Specific Requirements In addition to the HealthProfessions Programs admission policies andprocedures found at the beginning of this section ofthe bulletin, the following admission policies apply tothe Histotechnology Program.

Application Deadline May 1 of the year ofanticipated entry

Minimum Academic Requirements High schoolgraduation or equivalent. A minimum of 2.0 on a 4.0scale in prerequisite courses is required foradmission and must be maintained in professionalcourses. See prerequisites.

Technical Standards See Health ProfessionsPrograms technical standards

Volunteer Experience Although volunteerexperience is not required of applicants, it is highlyrecommended that students with no histologylaboratory experience spend time in a histologylaboratory to assure serious interest beforeproceeding with application to the program.

Scholarships The American Society for ClinicalPathology, the National Society for Histotechnology,and several states’ histology professionalorganizations sponsor scholarships for students inhistotechnology. Other scholarship and financial aidopportunities may be available through the Office ofScholarships and Financial Aid.

CURRICULUM

PrerequisitesStudents are required to have completed, within 10years before admission date, courses in chemistry,biology, and mathematics. High school or collegecourses with a grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0scale (C) are acceptable. All prerequisite coursesmust be completed before admission into theprogram.

Professional ProgramPaired didactic and practicum courses must be takenconcurrently. Courses are offered and must becompleted in sequence. Students register for classesas follows:

FallHistotechnology I PATH H101...............................3 cr.Histotechnology Practicum I PATH H181..............3 cr.Histotechnology II PATH H102 .............................3 cr.Histotechnology Practicum II PATH H182.............3 cr.Total 12 cr.

SpringHistotechnology III PATH H103 ............................3 cr.Histotechnology Practicum III PATH H183 ...........3 cr.Histotechnology IV PATH H104.............................3 cr.Histotechnology Practicum IV PATH H184............3 cr.Total 12 cr.

Program Completion Requirements Satisfactorycompletion of 24 credit hours of professionalcourses. All course work must be completed incompliance with the program’s and school’sacademic and professional policies.


Associate of Science inHistotechnology at IndianaUniversity–Purdue UniversityIndianapolisEDUCATIONAL PROGRAMLength of Program One year of full-timecertificate-level course work, or prior certification bythe Board of Registry of the American Society forClinical Pathology, plus additional time forcompletion of degree requirements. Students shouldhave as their goal to complete the course work in nomore than five years from the time they first enroll inthe program.

Structure of Program Designed for the employedhistologist, the professional course work is offered bydistance education. General-education courses maybe completed at Indiana University or at otheraccredited colleges or universities.

Design of Professional Curriculum Completionof the certificate-level course work (24 credit hours)is required before pursuit of the associate degree.Alternately, the previously certified HT(ASCP) mayapply for special credit in lieu of completion of thecertificate course work. Required general-educationcourses may be transferred from any accreditedcollege or university, in accordance with universityand school policy, or completed through IndianaUniversity’s School of Continuing Studies’ independentstudy courses. The histotechnology capstone course,offered by distance education via audioteleconferencing, will be taken as the student nearscompletion of the degree.

Program Facilities The Histotechnology Programoffice is in Coleman Hall at IndianaUniversity–Purdue University Indianapolis. Studentsaccess accredited course work by attendance atIUPUI or another college or university or throughdistance education offerings.

Opportunity to Work The program is designedwith the employed histologist in mind; full- or part-time employment is assumed.

ADMISSION

General InformationStudents accepted into the program must completethe following program admission requirementsbefore the first day of classes. Enrollment in theassociate degree program is not limited; therefore,most qualified applicants are admitted. In the event,however, that enrollment exceeds program resources,applicants who are residents of Indiana are givenpreference for admission before out-of-stateapplicants.

Criteria Used for Selection of Class Successfulcompletion of the certificate-level course work.Alternately, prior certification by the American Societyfor Clinical Pathology Board of Registry as an HT orHTL and application for the program’s special creditoption.

Specific Requirements In addition to the HealthProfessions Programs admission policies andprocedures found at the beginning of this bulletin, thefollowing admission policies apply to the Associate ofScience in Histotechnology degree.

Application Deadline Applications are acceptedyear-round.

Minimum Academic Requirements High schooldiploma or equivalent. A minimum grade pointaverage of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale (C) is required foradmission and must be maintained in all coursesthroughout the program.

Minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average2.0 on a 4.0 scale (C). This requirement is applied atadmission and must be maintained. Grades earned inremedial courses are not used to calculate thecumulative grade point average.


CURRICULUM

Prerequisites Completion of the Certificate inHistotechnology, or prior certification by theAmerican Society for Clinical Pathology as ahistotechnician (HT) or histotechnologist (HTL).

Professional ProgramMost required general-education courses are offeredthrough the School of Continuing Studies at IndianaUniversity; however, courses may be completedelsewhere and transferred to IUPUI. General-education courses may be completed in anysequence. The histotechnology capstone course isdesigned to be taken near the completion of theassociate degree; the student must complete thetechnical writing course requirement beforeregistering for the capstone course.

Degree Completion CoursesThe following courses must be satisfactorilycompleted for the associate degree. The code “G”indicates a course that meets the school’s general-education requirements.Introductory Psychology (G) 3 cr.Introduction to Sociology (G) 3 cr.College Pre-Calculus Math (G) 3 cr.Elementary Composition (G) 3 cr.Professional (technical) Writing Skills (G) 3 cr.Interpersonal Communication (G) 3 cr.Introduction to Microcomputers and

Computing (G) 3 cr.Contemporary Biology (G) 3 cr.Medical Terms from Greek and Latin (G) 2 cr.Anatomy (G) 3 cr.Elementary Chemistry (G) 3 cr.Histotechnology Capstone 6 cr.Total Professional and Degree Completion Courses 62 cr.

Special Credit Policy Practicing histologistscertified by ASCP (HT or HTL) may apply for specialcredit courses H105 and H185, in lieu of takingcertificate-level courses, when working toward theassociate degree at IUPUI. Special credit coursesH105 and H185 are not transferable to other collegesor universities.

Scholarships The American Society for ClinicalPathology, the National Society for Histotechnology,and several states’ histology professionalorganizations sponsor scholarships for students inhistotechnology. Other scholarship and financial aid

opportunities may be available through the IUPUIOffice of Scholarships and Financial Aid.

Graduation Requirements Satisfactorycompletion of 62 credit hours to include 32 credithours of general-education courses and 30 credithours of professional courses. All course work mustbe completed in compliance with the program’s andschool’s academic and professional policies.


Glenda F. Hoye, B.S., HT(ASCP)Histotechnology Program DirectorColeman Hall1140 W. Michigan StreetIndianapolis, IN 46202-5119Phone: (317) 278-1599 or 278-1690Fax: (317) 278-1820E-mail: [email protected]

Courses in Histotechnology(“P” refers to a course prerequiste and “C” to acourse that must be taken concurrently.)

PATH H101 Histotechnology I (3 cr.) C: H181.Teleconference lectures and related writtensupplemental assignments with focus on specimenreceipt and accessioning, laboratory safety, laboratorychemistry and math, instrumentation and fixation.

PATH H102 Histotechnology II (3 cr.) P: H101;C: H182. Teleconference lectures and related writtensupplemental assignments with focus ondecalcification, tissue processing and embedding,microtomy, general staining theories, and nuclear andcytoplasmic staining.

PATH H103 Histotechnology III (3 cr.) P: H102;C: H183. Teleconference lectures and related writtensupplemental assignments with focus on specialstaining methodology to include connective tissue,carbohydrates, amyloid, lipids, microorganisms,pigments, and minerals.

PATH H104 Histotechnology IV (3 cr.) P: H103;C: H184. Teleconference lectures and related writtensupplemental assignments with focus on specialstaining methodology to include nerve and specialcells, enzyme and immunohistochemical staining,with an overview of selected topics.

PATH H105 Histotechnology Credential Theory(12 cr.) Special credit awarded for ASCP registrystatus or for histology experience andaccomplishment of partial registry exam. Contactprogram director for further information.

PATH H181 Histotechnology Practicum I (3 cr.)C: H101. Clinical practicum experience in topicscovered in H101, performed under direct supervisionof designated registered histologist.

PATH H182 Histotechnology Practicum II(3 cr.) P: H101, H181; C: H102. Clinical practicumexperience in topics covered in H102, performedunder direct supervision of designated registeredhistologist.

PATH H183 Histotechnology Practicum III (3 cr.)P: H102, H182; C: H103. Clinical practicum experiencein topics covered in H103, performed under directsupervision of designated registered histologist.


PATH H184 Histotechnology Practicum IV (3 cr.)P: H103, H183; C: H104. Clinical practicum experiencein topics covered in H104, performed under directsupervision of designated registered histologist.

PATH H185 Histotechnology CredentialPracticum (12 cr.) Special credit awarded for ASCPregistry status or for histology experience andaccomplishment of partial registry exam. Contactprogram director for further information.

PATH H201 Comprehensive Experience inHistotechnology (6 cr.) (Capstone course) P:Completion of 50 credit hours toward Associate ofScience in Histotechnology, to include a technicalwriting course. This course emphasizes criticalthinking, problem-solving skills and literature searchesassociated with technical and scholarly writing.Introduces students to management issues, supervision,quality assurance principles, and other issuesassociated with histotechnology laboratory employment.

Medical ImagingTechnologyAn educational program in medical imaging technologyis located on the Indiana University–Purdue UniversityIndianapolis campus. This program is an advancedprogram for the registered radiographer.

Description of the Profession The medicalimaging technologist in radiologic sciences is askilled radiographer qualified to provide patientservice in interventional procedures, computedtomography, ultrasonography, and magneticresonance imaging. These areas represent the mostadvanced imaging in diagnostic radiology. Effectivemedical imaging technologists utilize principles ofradiation protection as they determine exposurefactors and position patients for a variety ofexaminations. Many of the patient examinations arehighly specific, utilizing computers or computerizedequipment. Medical imaging technologists are alsocapable of assisting in the surgical proceduresperformed during the examination, assessing thetechnical quality of the image, and providing basicpatient care. The technologist must function as amember of the health care team.

Graduates of the Program Graduates receive aBachelor of Science degree and are eligible to takespecialty examinations depending on their major areaof concentration.

Credentials Required to Practice RT(R) (ARRT)registered radiographer. Advanced qualificationcredentials are available and may be required by someemployers. Currently, depending on the clinical majorcompleted, graduates may be eligible for one or moreof the following credentials in addition to theRT(R)(ARRT) required for entry into the program:from the ARRT, cardiovascular-interventional technology(CV), computed tomography (CT), mammography(M), and magnetic resonance imaging (MR),ultrasound (U); from the ARDMS, medical sonography(RDMS) and vascular technology (RVT).

Indiana Certification Requirements to PracticeState certification is required to operate an X-raymachine. The state accepts the ARRT Registry forCertification.

Bachelor of Science in MedicalImaging Technology at IndianaUniversity–Purdue UniversityIndianapolisMedical Director: Professor JacksonProgram Director: Associate Professor HernandezCoordinator: Assistant Professor KehreinAssociate Professor: LongAssistant Professor: CoxAdjunct Lecturers: Hinchman, Smith

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMThis program is designed to prepare qualifiedmedical imaging technologists. The principal aim ofthe major is to provide students with educationalexperiences that will permit them to develop thecompetencies required to function effectively asadvanced imaging technologists. Theory and clinicalexperiences are provided in interventionalprocedures, computed tomography, magneticresonance imaging, and ultrasound. Students receivetheory in all areas and select one major for clinicalexperiences.

Length of the Program A new class begins withsummer session II each year and continues throughthe end of the spring semester the next year (10.5months).

Structure of the Program Students haveprofessional classes or clinical experiences from 8a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Some eveningclinical hours may be required.

Design of the Professional Curriculum Thelecture material and clinical experiences areintegrated.

Opportunity for Students to Work Generally,employment as a part-time radiographer is availableat one of the medical centers or area hospitals.

Additional Cost In addition to regular universitytuition and fees, students should expect to payprogram-related expenses such as books, uniforms,etc. Contact the program for a current cost sheet.

Program Facilities The Medical ImagingTechnology Program is offered in Indianapolis at theIndiana University Medical Center. The offices,classrooms, and laboratory facilities are located onthe first floor of the Clinical Building. Clinicaleducation sites are in the Indianapolis metropolitanarea. Students are responsible for their transportationto these sites.

ADMISSION

General InformationAdmission to the professional program is competitive;therefore, completion of the prerequisites does notguarantee admission to the program.

Criteria Used for Selection of Class Previousacademic record, evidence of registration by theAmerican Registry of Radiologic Technologists(ARRT), an essay, recommendation letters, andavailability of major clinical concentration.

Class Size Based on the availability of clinicaleducation sites for each major area.

Specific Requirements In addition to the HealthProfessions Programs’ admission policies andprocedures found at the beginning of this section ofthe bulletin, the following admission policies apply tothe Medical Imaging Technology Program.

Application Deadline November 15 of the yearbefore anticipated entry.

Total Number of Prerequisite Credit Hours 80.

Minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average2.5 on a 4.0 scale at the time of application. Allcollege courses taken, including remedial coursesand courses that do not meet prerequisiterequirements, are considered when calculating theminimum cumulative grade point average.

Minimum Specific Grade Point AverageCumulative 2.3 on a 4.0 scale for all math, biological,and physical science course work. All college math,biological, and physical sciences courses taken,including remedial courses and courses that do notmeet prerequisite requirements, are considered whencalculating the minimum life and physical sciencegrade point average. 2.7 for all radiography coursesand 3.0 for clinical radiography courses.


Interview An interview is not required.

Technical Standards See the Health ProfessionsPrograms’ policy.

Indiana Residents Preference Policy See theHealth Professions Programs’ policy.

Experience While radiography experience beyondthe initial radiography program is not required, it ishighly recommended.

Awards The program faculty recommends to theuniversity graduating students with superior academicperformance for degrees awarded with distinction.Also, students with outstanding academic and clinicalachievement during their professional program maybe recognized by the program at the time ofgraduation.

CURRICULUM

PrerequisitesBefore entering the program, students must completethe following minimum prerequisites. Students shouldconsult with their academic advisors for appropriatecourses and semester sequence in order to completeprerequisites. Equivalent prerequisites may be takenat any accredited college or university. The code “G”indicates a course that meets the school’s general-education requirements.

General Education AreasVerbal communication (G) 2-3 cr.Written communication (G) 4-6 cr.(The second writing course should

focus on writing a research paper.)Introductory psychology (G) 3 cr.College algebra, trigonometry, or

calculus (G) 3-5 cr.


Biological and Physical Sciences 16-20 cr.(The following courses must be included):

Elementary Chemistry I with labGeneral PhysicsAnatomy and Physiology I (or Human Biology I)

with lab*Anatomy and Physiology II (or Human Biology II)

with lab*

Introduction to computers 2-3 cr.Preprofessional radiography course work 40 cr.

Radiography

This area is complete for applicants who have earned40 college credit hours in radiography.

Students who received their radiography educationwithout transferable university credit and who havefull credentials in radiography (ARRT) may beawarded credit for their credentials and experienceand/or may petition to test out of professionalradiography courses. A copy of the Special CreditPolicy is available upon request. Each applicant willbe evaluated individually.

Students must select additional courses in radiographyor in areas that support, complement, or extend theirradiography background if they lack 40 semester hoursof earned college credit in radiography.

General Education (required bygraduation)

Humanities Elective (G) 3 cr.Social/Behavioral Science Elective (G) 3 cr.

Suggested Elective (To bring total credit hours upto 80). The number of elective credit hours will differfor each student to complete a total of 80 credithours of prerequisite course work. Additionalelectives may be required, before or during theprofessional program, to complete a minimum of122 credit hours of academic work for graduation.


Senior

Summer Session IISectional Imaging Anatomy RADI R404 ................3 cr.Seminar: Medical Imaging RADI R407 .................2 cr.Topics: Introduction to MIT Project

RADI R408 .....................................................1 cr.Total 6 cr.

FallSeminar: Essential Radiology I RADI R407 ...........2 cr.Topics: MIT Project I RADI R408 .........................2 cr.Medical Imaging Theory RADI R451 ....................3 cr.Clinical Practicum: A choice of

6 credit hours from one or a combinationof the following courses; some restrictionsapply according to major.

Interventional Imaging RADI R481....................1-6 cr.Computed Tomography Imaging RADI R482 .....1-6 cr.Magnetic Resonance Imaging RADI R483 .........1-6 cr.Ultrasound Imaging RADI R484 ........................1-6 cr.Total (minimum) 13 cr.

* Individual Anatomy and Physiology courses (with labs) may be used.

SpringSeminar: Essential Radiology II RADI R407..........2 cr.Topics: MIT Project II RADI R408 ........................2 cr.Medical Imaging Applications RADI R452 ............3 cr.Clinical Practicum: A choice of

6 credit hours from one or acombination of the followingcourses; some restrictionsapply according to major.

Interventional Imaging RADI R481....................1-6 cr.Computed Tomography Imaging RADI R482 .....1-6 cr.Magnetic Resonance Imaging RADI R483 .........1-6 cr.Ultrasound Imaging RADI R484 ........................1-6 cr.Total (minimum) 13 cr.

Graduation Requirements Satisfactorycompletion of 122 credit hours. All course work mustbe completed in compliance with the program’s andschool’s academic and professional policies.

For further information, contact

Professor Suetta Kehrein, Coordinator, MedicalImaging Technology Program

Clinical Building 120541 N. Clinical DriveIndianapolis, IN 46202-5111Phone: (317) 274-3803Fax: (317) 274-4074E-mail: [email protected].

Courses in Medical ImagingTechnology“P” refers to a course prerequisite and “C” to acourse that must be taken concurrently.

RADI R404 Sectional Imaging Anatomy (3 cr.)An in-depth study of sectional anatomy pertinent toultrasound, computed tomography, and magneticresonance imaging. Standard transverse, parasaggital,and coronal planes are included, utilizing imagesfrom all three imaging modalities. A discussion oftechnique, artifact, and pathology-related alterationsof cross-sectional anatomic appearances is included.

RADI R407 Seminar (1-5 cr.) Individual andgroup study focusing upon advances in medicalimaging.

RADI R408 Topics (0.5-4 cr.) Study of selectedtopics in radiologic sciences. May be repeated forcredit if topics differ.

RADI R451 Medical Imaging Theory (3 cr.) P:Math, Physics, RADI R404. Lectures on the physicalprinciples of advanced imaging modalities, includingcomputed tomography, magnetic resonance,ultrasound, and interventional imaging. Imageevaluation of normal studies is stressed. Studentpresentations and journal reports are required.

RADI R452 Medical Imaging Applications(3 cr.) P: RADI R451. Lectures on and evaluations ofthe computed tomographic, magnetic resonance,ultrasound, and interventional images as applied topathologic conditions of specific body areas. Studentpresentations and journal reports are required.

RADI R481 Clinical Practicum: InterventionalImaging (.5-8 cr.) P: RADI R404, RT(R).Clinical experience in the performance ofinterventional imaging studies.

RADI R482 Clinical Practicum: ComputedTomography (.5-8 cr.) P: RADI R404, RT(R).Clinical experience in the performance of computedtomographic imaging studies.

RADI R483 Clinical Practicum: MagneticResonance Imaging (.5-8 cr.) P: RADI R404.Clinical experience in the performance of magneticresonance imaging studies.

RADI R484 Clinical Practicum: UltrasoundImaging (.5-8 cr.) P: RADI R404. Clinicalexperience in the performance of ultrasound imagingstudies.

RADI R485 Clinical Practicum (.5-8 cr.) P: RADIR404. Clinical experience in medical imaging studies.Specific area of experience will be determined byavailability of instruction.

Nuclear MedicineTechnologyAn educational program in nuclear medicinetechnology is located on the IndianaUniversity–Purdue University Indianapolis campusand housed in the IU School of Medicine Departmentof Radiology, section on nuclear medicine.

Description of the Profession The graduatenuclear medicine technologist is qualified to providepatient diagnostic and therapeutic services usingionizing radiation in the form of gamma rays, X rays,and beta rays. These radiations emanate fromradioactive materials. Nuclear medicine technologistsperform patient organ imaging procedures,radioactive analysis of biological specimens (blood,urine), and some therapeutic applications ofradioactive materials. Effective nuclear medicinetechnologists utilize principles of radiation protectionas they prepare and administer radioactive materialsfor a variety of examinations. They are capable ofperforming quality control procedures on theinstrumentation and radioactive materials. Nuclearmedicine technologists also assist physicians inclinical procedures, give intravenous injections, drawblood, assess the technical quality of the studies, andprovide basic patient care. The nuclear medicinetechnologist must function as a member of the healthcare team.

Graduates of the Program Graduates receive aBachelor of Science degree from Indiana Universityand are eligible to take the certification examinationof the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists(ARRT) and the Nuclear Medicine TechnologyCertification Board (NMTCB) to become certified as anuclear medicine technologist, R.T.(N) or C.N.M.T.

Credentials Required to Practice R.T.(N)(ARRT), Registered Nuclear Medicine Technologist orC.N.M.T.(NMTCB), Certified Nuclear MedicineTechnologist.


Bachelor of Science in NuclearMedicine Technology at IndianaUniversity–Purdue UniversityIndianapolisMedical Advisor: Professor FletcherProgram Director: Associate Professor HernandezEducational Program Director: AssociateProfessor KosegiFull Professor: DeGradoAssociate Professors: Liang, MockAssistant Professors: Anger, RichardInstructor: LewisLecturers: Clifft, Dick, Giger, Hall, Lewis, Shiplett

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMLength of the Program A new class beginssummer session II each year and continues for 22months.

Structure of the Professional Program Thecurriculum is designed for persons with no previousexperience in nuclear medicine, althoughexperienced technologists may apply for admission.During the junior year, students have classes onMonday, Wednesday, and Friday plus up to eighthours of clinical practicum on each Tuesday andThursday and four hours on Friday mornings. Seniorstudents have up to eight hours of clinical practicumon each Monday, Wednesday, and Friday plus classeson Tuesday and Thursday. Clinical practicums mayalso require some evening and off-hour assignments.

Design of the Professional Curriculum Thisdegree is designed to prepare qualified nuclearmedicine technologists. The principal aim of thedegree is to provide students with educationalexperiences that will permit them to develop thecompetencies required to function effectively asnuclear medicine technologists. The curriculumintegrates theory and clinical experience.

Opportunity for Students to Work Some part-time employment may be available in the radiologydepartments at the Indiana University Medical Center.There are no restrictions on the number of hours astudent may work during the program as long aswork does not interfere with program requirements.The student must, however, recognize that theprofessional curriculum requires approximately 25 to35 clock hours per week of on-campus participationin classroom, laboratory, and clinical course work.Study time and completion of general educationcourses must also be considered. While most of theprofessional course activities are scheduled duringdaytime hours Monday through Friday, there aresome clinical experiences that may require studentparticipation during evenings or other off hours.Please contact the program for more information.

Additional Cost In addition to regular universitytuition and fees, students should expect to payprogram-related expenses such as books, uniforms,etc. Contact the program for a current cost sheet.

Program Facilities The nuclear medicinetechnology program is offered in Indianapolis at theIndiana University Medical Center. The offices,classrooms, and library are located on the first floor

of the Clinical Building. Students obtain clinicalexperience in the nuclear medicine areas of radiologydepartments located in University, Riley, Wishard, andVeterans Administration hospitals. Two other clinicaleducation sites in the Indianapolis area are also used.

Accreditation The bachelor’s degree in nuclearmedicine technology is fully accredited by the JointReview Committee on Educational Programs inNuclear Medicine Technology.

ADMISSIONGeneral Information Admission to theprofessional program is competitive; therefore,completion of the prerequisites does not guaranteeadmission to the program.

Class Size Seven students are admitted to beginthe program in summer session II (late June) eachyear.

Specific RequirementsIn addition to the School of Medicine HealthProfessions Programs’ admission policies andprocedures found at the beginning of this section ofthe bulletin, the following apply to the NuclearMedicine Technology Program.

Application Deadline November 15 of the yearbefore anticipated entry.


Minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average2.5 on a 4.0 scale. This requirement is applied at thetime of program application and must be maintained.The grades from all college courses taken, includingremedial courses and courses that do not meetprerequisite requirements, are considered whencalculating the minimum cumulative grade pointaverage.

Minimum Specific Grade Point Average 2.5 ona 4.0 scale for all life and physical science coursework. This requirement is applied at the time ofprogram application and must be maintained. Thegrades from all college life and physical sciencescourses taken, including remedial courses andcourses that do not meet prerequisite requirements,are considered when calculating the minimumspecific grade point average.


Interview Qualified applicants must participate inan interview. Interviews are conducted in January orearly February.

Technical Standards See School of MedicineHealth Professions Programs’ policy.

Indiana Residents Preference Policy See Schoolof Medicine Health Professions Programs’ policy.

Volunteer Experience Volunteer experience isnot required. Applicants must, however, observe in anuclear medicine facility before an interview will bescheduled.

Awards The faculty will recommend to theuniversity graduating students with superior academicperformance for degrees awarded with distinctionaccording to the university’s policy. Also, students

with outstanding academic and clinical achievementduring their professional program may be recognizedby the program at the time of graduation.

CURRICULUMPrerequisites Before entering the program,students must complete the following minimumprerequisites. Students should consult with theiracademic advisors for appropriate courses andsemester sequence in order to completeprerequisites. Prerequisites may be taken at anyaccredited college or university. The code “G”indicates a course that meets the HPP general-education requirements.

Written communications (2 courses) (G) 4-6 cr.(The second writing course should focus on writing a research paper.)

Verbal communications (G) 2-3 cr.Psychology (G) 3 cr.Biological and Physical Sciences 20-25 cr.(The following courses must be included):

Elementary Chemistry I with labElementary Chemistry II with labGeneral PhysicsAnatomy and Physiology I (or Human Biology I)

with lab*Anatomy and Physiology II (or Human Biology II)

with lab*

College Algebra and Trigonometryor Algebra and Survey of Calculus (G)** 5-6 cr.

Introduction to Computers 1-3 cr.Science Electives 3 cr.Other Electives*** (to complete 60 credit hours

selected from the following graduationrequirements):

Humanities elective (G) 3 cr.Social/Behavioral Science electives (G) 6 cr.General electives 6 cr.

Total (minimum) 60 cr.

A Suggested Plan of Study

Freshman

FallEnglish composition .............................................3 cr.Verbal communications course ............................3 cr.Algebra.................................................................3 cr.Chemistry I (with lab) ..........................................5 cr.Total 14 cr.

SpringEnglish composition .............................................3 cr.Psychology............................................................3 cr.Trigonometry or Brief Survey of Calculus .............3 cr.Chemistry II (with lab).........................................5 cr.Total 14 cr.

* Individual Anatomy and Physiology courses (with labs) may be used.** Or 4 credits of 200 level or higher college calculus*** Must have all 15 hours of “other electives” but 9 hours may betaken during the program


Sophomore

FallAnatomy and Physiology I.....................................4 cr.Introduction to Computers ...................................3 cr.Science elective ....................................................3 cr.General electives ..................................................6 cr.Total 16 cr.

SpringAnatomy and Physiology II....................................4 cr.General physics ....................................................5 cr.Social/Behavioral science elective ........................3 cr.Humanities elective ..............................................3 cr.Total 15 cr.


The 62 professional credits listed below are obtainedwithin a 22-month period and fulfill eligibilityrequirements for the registry examination in nuclearmedicine technology. Some electives may be taken(as shown below) during the 22-month program.

Junior

Summer Session IIPatient Care I RADI R112 .....................................3 cr.Medical Terminology RADI R108..........................1 cr.(may be taken before professional program)Radiation Protection in Nuclear Medicine

RADI R437 .....................................................1 cr.Total 5 cr.

FallProjects in Nuclear Medicine Technology

RADI R410 .....................................................2 cr.Physics and Instrumentation of Nuclear

Medicine I RADI R412....................................2 cr.Applications of Radionuclides I RADI R432..........3 cr.Clinical Nuclear Medicine Practicum I

RADI R445 .....................................................6 cr.Elective (if needed for graduation) ......................3 cr.Total 13-16 cr.

SpringSeminar: Nuclear Medicine In-Service I

RADI R407 .....................................................1 cr.Projects in Nuclear Medicine Technology

RADI R410 .....................................................2 cr.Physics and Instrumentation of Nuclear

Medicine II RADI R417 ..................................2 cr.Radionuclide Measurement RADI R422................2 cr.Clinical Nuclear Medicine Practicum I


Senior

Summer Session IPatient Care II RADI R212....................................1 cr.Radiobiology in Nuclear Medicine RADI R440 .....1 cr.Clinical Nuclear Medicine Practicum II


Summer Session IITopics: Nuclear Medicine Management

RADI R408 .....................................................1 cr.Clinical Nuclear Medicine Practicum II


FallSeminar: Essential Radiology I RADI R407 ...........2 cr.Seminar: Nuclear Medicine In-Service II

RADI R407 .....................................................1 cr.Radiopharmaceuticals RADI R427 ........................2 crProjects in Nuclear Medicine Technology

RADI R410 .....................................................1 cr.Clinical Nuclear Medicine Practicum III

RADI R447 .....................................................7 cr.Total 13 cr.

SpringSeminar: Essential Radiology II RADI R407..........2 cr.Seminar: Nuclear Medicine In-Service III

RADI R407 .....................................................1 cr.Projects in Nuclear Medicine Technology

RADI R410 .....................................................1 cr.In Vivo and In Vitro Studies RADI R430................1 cr.Applications of Radionuclides II RADI R433 ........2 cr.Clinical Nuclear Medicine Practicum III

RADI R447 .....................................................5 cr.Total 12 cr.

Graduation Requirements Satisfactorycompletion of a minimum of 122 credit hours. Allcourse work must be completed in compliance withthe program’s and school’s academic andprofessional policies.


Professor Sarah Baker, Nuclear Medicine AdmissionsAdvisor or Judy Kosegi, Educational Director, NuclearMedicine Technology Program

Clinical Building 120541 Clinical DriveIndianapolis, IN 46202-5111Phone: (317) 274-3802Fax: (317) 274-4074E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected].

Courses in Nuclear MedicineTechnologyThe RADI courses with R100- or R200-level numbersare found in the radiography section of this bulletin.

“P” refers to a course prerequisite and “C” to acourse that must be taken concurrently.

RADI R407 Seminar: (1-5 cr.) Selected topics

RADI R408 Topics in Radiologic Sciences (0.5-4 cr.) Study of selected topics in radiologicsciences. May be repeated once for credit if topicsdiffer.

RADI R410 Project in Nuclear MedicineTechnology (1-3 cr.) Independent readings andresearch on a selected topic in nuclear medicinetechnology. A paper in publishable form must bewritten as part of the project.

RADI R412 Physics and Instrumentation ofNuclear Medicine I (2 cr.) An introduction to the

physical disciplines of nuclear medicine. Lecturesand laboratory exercises on radiation physics,computer programming, and the statistics ofradiation measurements.

RADI R417 Physics and Instrumentation ofNuclear Medicine II (2 cr.) A continuation ofRADI R412. Lectures and exercises on electronicprinciples, the operational fundamentals of radiationcounting devices and imaging systems, and qualityassurance programs.

RADI R422 Radionuclide Measurements (2 cr.)Lectures and laboratory sessions emphasizing theclinical utilization of nuclear counting and imagingsystems and principles of quantitative measurements.

RADI R427 Radiopharmaceuticals (2 cr.)Lectures and laboratories concerning properties andpreparation of radiopharmaceuticals.

RADI R430 In Vivo and In Vitro Studies (1 cr.)This course will introduce the principles of tracermethodology and apply that methodology to themeasurement of dynamic and steady state systemswithin the body. Special emphasis will be placed onmeasuring physiological and hematological functions.

RADI R432 Application of Radionuclides I(3 cr.) Lectures covering the clinical aspects ofnuclear medicine procedures, including thephysiological and technical procedures for each typeof study.

RADI R433 Application of Radionuclides II(2 cr.) P: RADI R432. Lectures covering the clinicalaspects of nuclear medicine procedures. Includespathology related to procedures and the roletechnologists play in helping physicians gatherinformation for accurate interpretations.

RADI R437 Radiation Protection in NuclearMedicine (1 cr.) Lectures on the principles ofradiation protection in nuclear medicine.

RADI R440 Radiobiology in Nuclear Medicine(1 cr.) Lectures on the biological effects of ionizingradiation.

RADI R445 Clinical Nuclear MedicinePracticum I (4-8 cr.) Practical clinical applicationof nuclear medicine theory.

RADI R446 Clinical Nuclear MedicinePracticum II (2-8 cr.) Continuation of RADI R445.

RADI R447 Clinical Nuclear MedicinePracticum III (2-8 cr.) Continuation of RADI R446.

Radiation TherapyThe educational program in radiation therapy islocated on the Indiana University–Purdue UniversityIndianapolis campus, Indiana University MedicalCenter.

Description of the Profession Radiation therapyinvolves the use of different forms of ionizingradiation for the treatment of benign and malignanttumors. Radiation therapists administer theprescribed dose of ionizing radiation to specific sitesof the patient’s body as directed by the physician.They operate varied types of equipment, includinghigh energy linear accelerators, and work with


radioactive materials. In addition, radiation therapistsobserve the clinical progress of the patientundergoing radiation therapy, observe the first signsof any complication, and determine when treatmentshould be withheld until a physician may beconsulted.

Graduates of the Program The RadiationTherapy Program is designed to prepare graduates tomeet the scope of practice standards for radiationtherapy. Upon completion of the program, graduatesare eligible to take the radiation therapy certificationexamination given by the American Registry ofRadiologic Technologists (ARRT). Having successfullypassed this exam, certificate holders are classified asregistered radiation therapists, R.T.(T)(ARRT).

Licensure Required to Practice Licensure ofradiation therapists is not required in Indiana, butlicensure requirements are mandated in some states.

Bachelor of Science in RadiationTherapy at Indiana University–Purdue University IndianapolisMedical Advisor: Professor RandallProgram Director: Assistant Professor DunnClinical Coordinator: Assistant Professor Schneider

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMLength of the Program The radiation therapyprogram is a four-year baccalaureate degree programand has two tracks: one for the nonradiographer andone for the radiographer. For the nonradiographer,the program is composed of 50 credit hours ofprerequisite and general-education requirements anda 22-month professional core in the junior andsenior years. For the radiographer, the programincludes general-education requirements and a 20-month professional core.

Structure of the Program The classroom andclinical experiences are provided Monday throughFriday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with continuousenrollment during the professional core.

Opportunity for Students to Work Studentsoften seek employment in part-time positions outsidethe program, which must be balanced with eveningstudy.

Additional Cost In addition to regular universitytuition and fees, students should expect to payprogram-related expenses. Contact the program for acurrent cost sheet.

Program Facilities The Radiation TherapyProgram offices are located on the IU Medical Centercampus. Classrooms and laboratories are located inradiation oncology departments of area hospitals andin other buildings on the Indiana University–PurdueUniversity Indianapolis campus.

Location of Clinicals The clinical practicums areprovided at a variety of clinical sites located within a60-mile radius of Indianapolis.

Accreditation The program is accredited by theJoint Review Committee on Education in RadiologicTechnology, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 900, Chicago,IL 60606-2901.

ADMISSION—NON-RADIOGRAPHER

General InformationAdmission into the School of Medicine HealthProfessions Programs radiation therapy program isbased on an admission index that is composed of acumulative grade point average, the mathematics andscience grade point average, prerequisite coursesgrade point average, and an interview.

Specific RequirementsIn addition to the School of Medicine HealthProfessions Programs admission policies andprocedures found at the beginning of this bulletin, thefollowing admission policies apply to the radiationtherapy program.

Application Deadline December 1 of the yearbefore desired entry into the program.

Minimum Number of Prerequisite Credit Hours50.

Minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average 2.5on a 4.0 scale. This requirement is applied at thetime of program application. Grades from remedialcourses are not calculated in the grade point averageof the prerequisite courses to determine theadmission index.

Minimum Specific Grade Point Average Scienceand math grade point average of 2.3 and a 2.5 gradepoint average in stated prerequisite courses (on a 4.0scale). This requirement is applied at the time ofprogram application and must be maintained. Gradesfrom remedial courses are not calculated in themathematics and science grade point average todetermine the admission index.

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

Interview A personal interview is required. If,however, the number of applications to the programfar exceeds the number of positions available, theprogram’s admissions committee reserves the right tolimit the number of applicants to be interviewed totwo times the number of positions available in theclass. Interviews are conducted in February.


Medical Requirements All requiredimmunizations must be completed before the start ofthe program. Verification of immunizations and thehealth form must be submitted during orientation.

Indiana Residents Preference Policy SeeSchool of Medicine Health Professions Programspolicy.

Volunteer Experience The student must observein a radiation oncology facility before applying to theprogram.

CURRICULUM—NON-RADIOGRAPHER

PrerequisitesThe following prerequisite course of study must becompleted to be eligible for admission into theprofessional program. Students should consult withtheir academic advisors for appropriate courses andsemester sequence.

General-Education AreasVerbal communication (G) 2-3 cr.Written communication (G) (2 courses)

(Second writing course must focus onresearch and professional writing skills) 6 cr.

Humanities electives (G) 3 cr.Social/Behavioral science elective (G) 3 cr.Introductory psychology (G) 3 cr.College algebra and trigonometry (G) 5-6 cr.General physics (with lab) (G) 4-5 cr.Human anatomy (with lab) 4-5 cr.Human physiology 4-5 cr.Medical terminology 1 cr.Introduction to computers 2-3 cr.Business electives 6 cr.

Suggested Electives (To bring total credits up to50.) The number of elective courses differs amongstudents but must bring the student’s totalprerequisite course work to at least 50 credit hours.Additional electives may be required, before orduring the professional program, to complete aminimum of 122 credit hours of academic coursework for graduation.

Suggested Plan of Study

Freshman

FallElementary Composition.......................................3 cr.Humanities ...........................................................3 cr.Algebra and Trigonometry ....................................3 cr.Human Anatomy ...................................................5 cr.Total 14 cr.

SpringSpeech communications orInterpersonal communication ..............................3 cr.Algebra and trigonometry.....................................3 cr.Introductory psychology .......................................3 cr.Human physiology ................................................5 cr.Total 14 cr.

Sophomore

FallElementary Composition II orProfessional Writing Skills ....................................3 cr.General physics (with lab) ................................4-5 cr.Introduction to computers ................................2-3 cr.Business elective ..................................................3 cr.Total 12-14 cr.

SpringSocial/Behavioral science elective ........................3 cr.Business elective ..................................................3 cr.Medical Terminology ............................................1 cr.Electives ............................................................4-5 cr.Total 11-12 cr.

Professional Program—Non-Radiographer

Summer Session II (Junior)Introduction to Radiography (RADI R110) ..........3 cr.Patient Care I (RADI R112)..................................3 cr.Total 6 cr.


Fall (Junior)Radiographic/Fluoroscopic Equipment

(RADI R240)..................................................2 cr.Medical Imaging and Processing in

Radiation Oncology RAON J307......................2 cr.Simulation/Treatment Procedures RAON J300 ......6 cr.Clinical Dosimetry I RAON J305 ...........................2 cr.Clinical Experience: Basic RAON J350..................3 cr.Total 15 cr.

Spring (Junior)Radiation Oncology Techniques I RAON J302.......3 cr.Clinical Dosimetry II RAON J306 ..........................2 cr.Radiation Oncology Patient Care RAON J304 ........2 cr.Quality Management in Radiation Oncology

RAON J404 .....................................................3 cr.Clinical Practicum I RAON J351 ...........................3 cr.Total 13 cr.

Summer Session I (Junior)Radiation Oncology Techniques II RAON J402......3 cr.Clinical Practicum II RAON J450 ..........................4 cr.Total 7 cr.

Summer Session II (Senior)Clinical Practicum III RAON J451.........................6 cr.Total 6 cr.

Fall (Senior)Physics of Radiation Oncology I RAON J400 .........2 cr.Clinical Oncology I RAON J303.............................3 cr.Senior Project in Radiation Oncology

RAON J409 .....................................................3 cr.Clinical Practicum IV RAON J452 .........................5 cr.Total 13 cr.

Spring (Senior)Physics of Radiation Oncology II RAON J401........2 cr.Clinical Oncology II RAON J403 ...........................3 cr.Radiation and Cancer Biology RAON J406 ............2 cr.Clinical Practicum V RAON J453...........................5 cr.Total 12 cr.

ADMISSION—RADIOGRAPHER

Specific RequirementsIn addition to the School of Medicine HealthProfessions Programs admission policies andprocedures found at the beginning of this section ofthe bulletin, the following admission policies apply tothe radiation therapy program.

Application Deadline December 1 of the yearbefore desired entry into the program.

Minimum Number of Prerequisite Credit HoursSatisfactory completion of general-education andtechnical specialty requirements.

Minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average 2.5on a 4.0 scale; this requirement is applied at the timeof program application. Grades from remedialcourses are not calculated into the grade pointaverage of the prerequisite courses to determine theadmission index.

Minimum Specific Grade Point Average Scienceor mathematics grade point average of 2.3 and a 2.5grade point average in stated prerequisite courses(on a 4.0 scale); this requirement is applied at thetime of program application and must be maintained.Students must attain a cumulative grade point averageof 2.3 for all radiography courses. Grades from

remedial courses are not calculated into themathematics and science grade point average todetermine the admission index.


Interview A personal interview is required.However, if the number of applications to the programfar exceeds the number of positions available, theprogram’s admissions committee reserves the right tolimit the number of applicants to be interviewed to twotimes the number of positions available in the class.Interviews are conducted in February.


Medical Requirements All requiredimmunizations must be completed before the start ofthe program. Verification of immunizations and thehealth form must be submitted during orientation.

Indiana Residents Preference Policy See Schoolof Medicine Health Professions Programs policy.

Volunteer Experience Students must observe in aradiation oncology facility before applying to theprogram.

CURRICULUM—RADIOGRAPHER

PrerequisitesThe following prerequisite course of study must becompleted for students to be eligible for admissioninto the professional program. Students shouldconsult with their academic advisors for appropriatecourses and semester sequence in order to completeprerequisites. Prerequisites may be taken at anyaccredited college or university. The code “G”indicates a course that meets the school’s general-education requirements.

Verbal communication (G) 2-3 cr.Written communication (G) (2 courses) 6 cr.

(Second course must focus on researchand professional writing skills.)

Humanities clective (G) 3 cr.Social/Behavioral science elective 3 cr.Introductory psychology (G) 3 cr.College algebra and trigonometry 5-6 cr.General physics (with lab) (G) 4-5 cr.Human anatomy (with lab) 4-5 cr.Human physiology 4-5 cr.Medical terminology 1 cr.Introduction to computers 2-3 cr.Business elective 3 cr.

Technology Specialty Applicants must supplyevidence of registration in radiography by the ARRTor completion of a radiography program accreditedby the Joint Review Committee on Education inRadiologic Technology.

The technical specialty area is complete forapplicants who have completed an associate orbaccalaureate degree in radiography.

Students who received their technical training innoncredit awarding programs and who have fullcredentials in radiography (ARRT) may be awardedcredit for their credentials and experiences and/orpetition to test out of technical specialty courses.

Professional Program—RadiographerCourses in the professional program are sequentialand, therefore, must be taken in the order specifiedby the program faculty.

Fall (Junior)Orientation to Radiation Oncology RAON J301 .....4 cr.Clinical Dosimetry I RAON J305 ...........................2 cr.Clinical Experience: Basic RAON J350..................3 cr.Business Elective ..................................................3 cr.Total 12 cr.

Spring (Junior)Radiation Oncology Techniques I RAON J302.......3 cr.Radiation Oncology Patient Care RAON J304 ........2 cr.Quality Management in Radiation Oncology

RAON J404 .....................................................3 cr.Clinical Dosimetry II RAON J306 ..........................2 cr.Clinical Practicum I RAON J351 ...........................3 cr.Total 13 cr.

Summer Session I (Senior)Radiation Oncology Techniques II RAON J402......3 cr.Clinical Practicum II RAON J450 ..........................4 cr.Total 7 cr.

Summer Session II (Senior)Clinical Practicum III RAON J451........................6 cr.Total 6 cr.

Fall (Senior)Physics of Radiation Oncology I RAON J401 .........2 cr.Clinical Oncology I RAON J303.............................3 cr.Clinical Practicum IV RAON J452 .........................5 cr.Senior Project in Radiation Oncology

RAON J409 .....................................................3 cr.Total 13 cr.

Spring (Senior)Physics of Radiation Oncology II RAON J401........2 cr.Radiation and Cancer Biology RAON J406 ............2 cr.Clinical Oncology II RAON J403 ...........................3 cr.Clinical Practicum V RAON J453...........................5 cr.Total 12 cr.

Scholarships Some hospitals and employers offerfinancial assistance for students pursuing radiationtherapy.

Graduation Requirements for BaccalaureateDegree To be eligible for graduation with abaccalaureate degree, students must successfullycomplete the general-education requirements,technical specialty (radiographers), and professionalcore in radiation therapy. They must also achieveclinical competency in each area identified in theclinical manual requirements.


Professor Donna Dunn, Director, Radiation TherapyProgram

Department of Radiation OncologyIndiana Cancer Care Pavilion535 Barnhill Drive, RT 041Indianapolis, IN 46202-5289Phone: (317) 274-1302E-mail: [email protected]


Courses in Radiation Therapy“P” refers to a course prerequisite and “C” to acourse that must be taken concurrently.

RAON J300 Simulation/Treatment Procedures(6 cr.) P: RADI R103, RADI R104, and RADI R185.Lecture and laboratory sessions emphasizing theclinical utilization of simulators and treatmentmachines.

RAON J301 Orientation to Radiation Oncology(4 cr.) P: R.T.(R). An overview of radiation oncologyand the role of the radiation therapist. Presentationswill orient students to the physical and biologicalbasis of radiation oncology equipment, procedures,tumor pathology, and patient interaction.

RAON J302 Radiation Oncology Techniques I(3 cr.) P: R.T.(R) or RADI R102, RAON J300, andRAON J350. Lecture and laboratory sessionspresenting concepts of treatment-planning techniquesof head, pelvis, spine, lung, and brain. To includeimplant localization techniques.

RAON J303 Clinical Oncology I (3 cr.)P: R. T.(R) or RADI R102, and RAON J300. Examinesthe roles and principles of tumor pathology, surgicaloncology, radiation oncology, and medical oncology.To include the characteristics, growth patterns, andtreatment modalities utilized for tumors of the lungand central nervous system.

RAON J304 Radiation Oncology Patient Care(2 cr.) P: R.T.(R) or RADI R104. Concepts ofradiation oncology patient care, includingconsiderations of patients’ physical and psychologicalcondition. Factors influencing patients’ general healthduring and following a course of radiation therapytreatments will be identified.

RAON J305 Clinical Dosimetry I (2 cr.) Review offundamental mathematics concepts as they relate topractical dosimetry and performing routine calculationspertaining to patient set-up and treatment.

RAON J306 Clinical Dosimetry II (2 cr.) P: RAONJ305. Development of computer treatment planningskills in radiation oncology.

RAON J307 Medical Imaging and Processing inRadiation Oncology (2 cr.) Fundamentals ofradiologic exposure techniques, latent imageformation, and processing of radiographs utilized inradiation oncology.

RAON J350 Clinical Experience: Basic (3 cr.)P: RADI R103 and RADI R104. Clinical observationand assistance in the clinical skills of radiationtherapy technology under the direct supervision of aregistered radiation therapist or equivalent.

RAON J351 Clinical Practicum I (3 cr.) P:R.T.(R) or RAON J350. Clinical application of patientpositioning immobilization, block fabrication, patientsimulation techniques, treatment delivery, dosimetry,treatment planning, patient care management, andradiation protection under the direct supervision of aregistered radiation therapist or equivalent.

RAON J400 Physics of Radiation Oncology I(2 cr.) P: R.T.(R) or RADI R250; MATH 153 and 154or MATH 150; PHYS P201 and P218. Fundamentalprinciples of the physical quantities of radiation and

atomic and nuclear theory. To include discussions ofradiation oncology equipment.

RAON J401 Physics of Radiation Oncology II(2 cr.) P: RAON J400. Continuation of J400 withemphasis on the interactions of ionizing radiationwith matter; radiation detection and measurementdevices; radiation units; equipment calibration;brachytherapy; and calculation techniques. Principlesand concepts of radiation protection are discussed.

RAON J402 Radiation Oncology Techniques II(3 cr.) P: RAON J302. Lecture and laboratorysessions present concepts of treatment-planningtechniques of breast, esophagus, mantel and inverted-Y, pituitary, total body and hemi-body, and commonpalliative portals.

RAON J403 Clinical Oncology II (3 cr.) P:R.T.(R) and RAON J303 or RADI R102, RADI R103,RADI R104, RADI R185, RAON J300, and RAON J303.Examines the characteristics, growth patterns, andtreatment modalities utilized for tumors of the femalegenital, urological, male genital, breast, head andneck, bone and soft tissue, hematopoietic, alimentarytract, lumphorecticular, and pediatric sites. Studentcase presentations required.

RAON J404 Quality Management in RadiationOncology (3 cr.) P: RAON J300 or RAON J301,RAON J305, and RAON J350. Identification andapplication of a comprehensive quality managementprogram in a radiation oncology facility. Includesdiscussion on the operations and functions of aradiation oncology facility with emphasis on qualityimprovement techniques.

RAON J406 Radiation and Cancer Biology(2 cr.) Emphasis on the modern principles ofcellular and molecular biology as they relate tonormal and cancer cell response both in vitro and invivo to various radiation types, i.e., X/gamma rays,neutrons,and charged particles. Topics include dosetime, fractionation, repair, tumor kinetics,hyperthermia, and radiation protection.

RAON J409 Senior Project in RadiationOncology (3 cr.) Individual research in radiationoncology. Research proposal requires the approval ofthe program director.

RAON J450 Clinical Practicum II (4 cr.) P: RAONJ351. Clinical application of patient positioningimmobilization, block fabrication, patient simulationtechniques, treatment delivery, treatment planning,patient care management, and radiation protectionunder the direct supervision of a registered radiationtherapist.

RAON J451 Clinical Practicum III (6 cr.)P: RAON J450. Clinical application of patientpositioning immobilization, block fabrication, patientsimulation techniques, treatment delivery, dosimetry,treatment planning, patient care management, andradiation protection under the direct supervision of aregistered radiation therapist.

RAON J452 Clinical Practicum IV (5 cr.)P: RAON J451. Clinical application of patientpositioning immobilization, block fabrication, patientsimulation techniques, treatment delivery, patient care

management, and radiation protection under thedirect supervision of a registered radiation therapist.

RAON J453 Clinical Practicum V (5 cr.) P: RAONJ452. Clinical application of patient positioningimmobilization, block fabrication, patient simulationtechniques, treatment delivery, dosimetry, treatmentplanning, patient care management, and radiationprotection under the direct supervision of aregistered radiation therapist.

RadiographyEducational programs in radiography are located onthe following Indiana University campuses: IndianaUniversity–Purdue University Indianapolis, IndianaUniversity Northwest (Gary), Indiana University SouthBend, Indiana University Kokomo, and IndianaUniversity–Purdue University Fort Wayne. Thefollowing information is for the Indiana UniversitySchool of Medicine Radiography Program located onthe IUPUI campus.

Description of the Profession Radiologictechnology is a science involving the medical use of Xrays in the diagnosis of disease. A radiologist is aphysician specializing in this science, and aradiologic technologist (radiographer) is thetechnical assistant to the radiologist. Radiographersmake up the largest group of imaging professionals.Their principal duties consist of performing X-rayexaminations of patients. They also assist influoroscopic examinations and in specialradiographic procedures. Other tasks performed byradiographers vary. Radiographers must be able tohandle seriously ill and injured patients to obtain themaximum amount of information without injury tothe patient and with the least amount of pain anddiscomfort from the examination. They may assist theradiologist in some complex procedures, ofteninvolving the injection of opaque media throughneedles or catheters. Radiographers must be welleducated and experienced in aseptic techniques,requiring skills often comparable to those of nursesin some specialties. Most technologists are employedin hospitals, clinics, and physicians’ offices.

Graduates of the Program Graduates receive anassociate of science degree from Indiana Universityand are eligible to take the certification examinationof the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists(ARRT) to become certified as a registeredtechnologist, radiography, R.T.(R).

Credential Required to Practice R.T.(R)Registered Radiographer.

Indiana Certification Requirements to PracticeState certification is required to operate an X-raymachine. The state accepts the ARRT registry forcertification.


Associate of Science inRadiography at IndianaUniversity–Purdue UniversityIndianapolisProgram Director: Associate Professor HernandezMedical Advisor: Professor CohenAssociate Professors: Baker, Kosegi, Long, RafertAssistant Professor: KehreinAssociate Clinical Professors: Cox, RobinsonClinical Lecturer: DeVore

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMLength of the Program A new class begins insummer session II each year and continues for 22months, including all summer sessions.

Structure of the Program The 22-monthcurriculum for radiography is based on a combinationof professional courses, general education courses,and clinical experience. Professional classes andclinical experience are scheduled from 8 a.m. to 4p.m., Monday through Friday. While in the program,students are also required to participate in clinicalexperience on two Saturdays, during approximatelyfour weeks of evening rotations and one holiday.Indiana University holidays are observed. The scheduleof classes and clinical experiences closely follow theIUPUI academic calendar. Vacations do not constituteexcused absences and, if taken, must occur during thebreaks between academic sessions of the university.

Design of the Professional Curriculum Thegeneral education courses, professionallecture/laboratory course material, and clinicalexperiences are integrated throughout the program.

Additional Cost In addition to regular universitytuition and fees, students should expect to payprogram-related expenses such as books, uniforms,and other supplies. Contact the program for a currentcost sheet.

Opportunity for Students to Work There are norestrictions on the number of hours a student maywork during the program. The radiology departmentsof many hospitals have part-time evening andweekend positions that are suitable for radiographystudents. The student must recognize, however, thatthe professional curriculum requires approximately25-32 clock hours per week of on-campusparticipation in classroom, laboratory, and clinicalcourse work. Study time and completion of generaleducation courses must also be considered. Whilemost of the professional course activities arescheduled during daytime hours on Monday throughFriday, there are several clinical experiences thatrequire student participation on weekends andevenings. Please contact the program for moreinformation.

Program Facilities The Radiography Program isoffered in Indianapolis at the Indiana UniversityMedical Center. The program offices, classrooms, andlaboratory facilities are located on the first floor ofthe Clinical Building. Students obtain clinicalexperience in the radiology departments located inIndiana University, Riley, Wishard, and the VeteransAdministration hospitals and the Regenstrief HealthCente,r and St. Francis Hospital (Beech Grove and

Indianapolis). Students should expect to rotate to atleast four clinical sites during the program.

Accreditation The associate degree program inradiography is fully accredited by the Joint ReviewCommittee on Education in Radiologic Technology, 20N. Wacker Drive, Suite 900, Chicago, Illinois 60606-2901, (312) 704-5300, www.jrcert.org.

ADMISSION

General InformationStudents accepted into the program must complete theHealth Professions Programs (HPP) and the followingprogram admission requirements before the first day ofclasses. Admission to the professional program iscompetitive; therefore, completion of the prerequisitesdoes not guarantee admission to the program.

Criteria Used for Selection of Class In theselection of applicants to be offered admission, theRadiologic Science Admission Committee considersacademic background, including total andscience/mathematics GPA, the completion of general-education courses that are part of the associatedegree curriculum, any background applicants mayhave in a health–care related area, including but notlimited to radiography, previous application foradmission to the program, and the results of apersonal interview.

Class Size 37 new students are admitted to startthe professional program at the beginning of summersession II each year.

Specific RequirementsIn addition to the Health Professions Programs’admission policies and procedures found at thebeginning of this section of the bulletin, the followingapply to the Radiography Program.

Application Deadline November 15 of the yearbefore anticipated entry in the program.


Minimum Qualifications Meeting minimum criterialisted below will qualify applicants for continuation ofthe admission process. It does not guarantee admissionto the program. Applicants for admission to theAssociate of Science in Radiography degree may qualifyfor admission consideration in one of two ways:

A. Applicants with fewer than 12 college credithours Completion of fewer than 12 credithours of GPA-earning courses including theprerequisite courses in composition (ENG W131)and algebra (MATH 110 or 111).Qualifying Criteria:1. High school cumulative academic GPA of at

least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. The high school GPAis calculated using college preparatoryacademic courses only. Other courses, suchas band, chorus, physical education, etc., areremoved from the GPA when it is calculated.

2. High school mathematics/science GPA of atleast 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

3. Qualifications for regular admission to IUPUIif not already admitted.

4. College GPA of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.5. No less than a C in either of the prerequisite

courses.

B. Applicants with 12 or more college credithours Completion of a minimum of 12 credithours of GPA-earning courses to include theprerequisite courses in composition (ENG W131)and algebra (MATH 110 or 111).Qualifying Criteria:1. College GPA of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale for

all college work completed. (Course gradesfrom all institutions attended will be used.)

2. No less than a C in either of the prerequisitecourses.

3. College mathematics/science GPA of at least2.3 on a 4.0 scale.

4. All college courses taken, including remedialcourses, are considered when calculating theminimum total GPA and mathematics/scienceGPA.

The criteria listed above represent the minimumcriteria. The required grade point averages will beapplied after the fall semester of the year ofapplication and must be maintained at the completionof each enrollment period.

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

GED Applicants Those who have completed theGED certificate must qualify under Section B above.In addition to the required prerequisite courses, theGED applicant must include a college science coursein the minimum of 12 credits to qualify.

College Applicants All applicants with more than12 credit hours of GPA-earning courses must qualifyunder Section B regardless of high schoolbackground.

Interview An interview is required for admission.If, however, the number of applications to theprogram far exceeds the number of positionsavailable, the program admissions committeereserves the right to limit the number of applicantsinterviewed to two times the number of positionsavailable in the class. Interviews are scheduled duringlate January.

Technical Requirements See the HealthProfessions Programs’ policy.

Indiana Residents Preference Policy See theHealth Professions Programs’ policy.

Volunteer Experience The admissions committeeurges all interested applicants to spend timeobserving or volunteering in a radiology department.If you cannot arrange to do so at a local hospital bycalling the chief technologist and indicating yourdesire to learn more about the field, a time can bescheduled in one of the Medical Center hospitaldepartments.


CURRICULUMPrerequisitesEnglish Composition (ENG W131)........................3 cr.Intermediate Algebra (MATH 111) .......................4 cr.

Professional Program

First Year

Summer Session II Introduction to Radiography (RADI R110) ..........3 cr.Patient Care I (RADI R112)..................................3 cr.Medical Terminology (RADI R108) ......................1 cr.Total 7 cr.

Fall Semester Radiographic Procedures I (RADI R114).............4 cr.Radiographic Procedures I lab (RADI R115).......1 cr.Principles of Radiography I (RADI R118) ............3 cr.Radiography Clinical Lab I (RADI R150)..............1 cr.Basic Clinical Experience course

(RADI R151 or R152 & R153).......................3 cr.Human Biology (BIOL N212) ...............................3 cr.Human Biology lab (BIOL N213) .........................1 cr.Total 16 cr.

Spring SemesterRadiographic Procedures II (RADI R124) ...........3 cr.Principles of Radiography II (RADI R128)...........3 cr.Physical Basis for Radiography (RADI R140).......2 cr.Radiography Clinical Lab II (RADI R170) ............1 cr.Basic Clinical Experience

(RADI R171 or R172 & R153).......................3 cr.Human Biology (BIOL N214) ...............................3 cr.Human Biology lab (BIOL N215) .........................1 cr.Total 16 cr.

Second Year

Summer Session IClinical Experience Course

(RADI R271 or R274 or R275)......................2 cr.Patient Care II (RADI R212) ................................1 cr.Total 3 cr.

Summer Session IIClinical Experience course

(RADI R271 or R274 or R275)......................2 cr.Processing Theory (RADI R218) ..........................1 cr.Total 3 cr.

Fall SemesterPathology (RADI R210)........................................2 cr.Principles of Radiography III (RADI R228)..........3 cr.Radiographic/Fluoroscopic Equipment

(RADI R240)..................................................2 cr.Advanced Contrast Imaging (RADI R224) ............1 cr.Clinical Experience course

(RADI R271 or R272 or R274 & R275).........4 cr.Oral communications (COMM R110 or C180).....3 cr.Total 15 cr.

Spring SemesterRadiographic Procedures III (RADI R214) ..........3 cr.Quality Control in Radiography (RADI R242).......2 cr.Radiation Biology and Protection in

Diagnostic Radiology (RADI R262) ................1 cr.Advanced Non-Contrast Imaging (RADI R214).....2 cr.Imaging a Diverse Population (RADI R226).........2 cr.Clinical Experience course

(RADI R272 or R274 & R275).......................4 cr.Social/behavioral science elective.........................3 cr.Total 17 cr.

Awards The faculty will recommend to theuniversity graduating students with superior academicperformance for degrees awarded with distinctionaccording to the Indiana University policy. Studentswith outstanding academic and clinical achievementduring the professional program may be recognizedby the program at the time of graduation.

Graduation Requirements Satisfactorycompletion of 86 credit hours to include 24 credithours of graduation requirements and 62 credithours of professional courses. All course work mustbe completed in compliance with the program’s andHealth Professions Programs’ academic andprofessional policies.


Professor Emily Hernandez, Director, RadiographyProgram, IUPUI

Clinical Building 120541 N. Clinical DriveIndianapolis, IN 46202-5111Phone: (317) 274-3802Fax: (317) 274-4074E-mail: [email protected].

Courses in Radiography“P” refers to a course prerequisite and “C” to acourse that is taken concurrently.

RADI R108 Medical Terminology (1 cr.)Introduction to origin and derivation of medicalwords as well as their meaning. This course uses aself instructional format.

RADI R110 Introduction to Radiography (3 cr.)Introduction to the functions and basic procedures ofa diagnostic radiography department. Emphasis isplaced on radiographic equipment, radiationprotection, positioning terminology and proceduresused on typical radiographic examinations. Includeslaboratory and clinical observations.

RADI R112 Patient Care I (3 cr.) Introduction tohealth care practices in the radiology department.Provides an overview of the field of radiology, ethics,patient care, and professional standards. Includes lab.

RADI R114 Radiographic Procedures I (4 cr.)P: RADI R110 and R112. Concepts in radiographywith emphasis on the radiographic procedures usedto demonstrate the skeletal system and major contrastmedia procedures. Includes image study.

RADI R115 Radiographic Procedures I lab(1 cr.) C or P: RADI R114. Practice and instructionin methods of performing radiographic examinationspresented in R114.

RADI R118 Principles of Radiography I (3 cr.)P: MATH 111 R110. Basic concepts of radiation, itsproduction, and its interactions with matter.Introduction to imaging production including digitalradiography.

RADI R124 Radiographic Procedures II (3 cr.)P: RADI R114. Concepts in radiography withemphasis on radiographic procedures used for theskull, advanced orthopedics, vascular and sectionalanatomy, fluoroscopy and contrast media.

RADI R128 Principles of Radiography II (3 cr.)P: RADI R118. In-depth study of the properties that

effect the quality of the radiographic image andexposure conversion.

RADI R140 Physical Basis for Radiography(2 cr.) P: MATH 111 oR110. A conceptual study ofthe science behind the production of the x-ray beam.

RADI R150 Radiography Clinical Lab I (1 cr.)C: RADI R151 or R152. Supervised laboratoryactivities to promote understanding of physical andimaging principles needed to facilitate learning in theBasic Clinical Experience courses.

RADI R151 Basic Clinical Experience I (3 cr.)C: RADI R150. Clinical application of radiographicpositioning, procedure, and exposure on cooperative,uncomplicated patients, while under the supervisionof a registered radiologic technologist.

RADI R152 Basic Clinical Experience I (2 cr.)C: RADI R151 and R153. Clinical application ofradiographic positioning, procedure, and exposureon cooperative, uncomplicated patients, while underthe supervision of a registered radiologictechnologist.

RADI R153 Pediatric Clinical Experience I(3 cr.) C: RADI R152 or R172. Clinical application ofradiographic positioning, procedure, and exposureon cooperative, uncomplicated patients in a pediatricpractice environment, while under the supervision ofa registered radiologic technologist.

RADI R155 Clinical Re-entry 1 (1 cr.) Clinicalapplication of radiographic positioning, procedure,and exposure emphasizing re-familiarization withskills and knowledge needed to continue the clinicalexperience courses, while under the supervision of aregistered radiologic technologist.

RADI R170 Radiography Clinical Lab II (1 cr.)P: RADI R150, C: RADI R171 or RADI R172.Supervised laboratory activities to promoteunderstanding of physical and imaging principlesneeded to facilitate learning in the Basic ClinicalExperience and Clinical Competency Experiencecourses.

RADI R171 Basic Clinical Experience II (3 cr.)C: RADI R170. Clinical application of radiographicpositioning, procedure, and exposure on cooperative,uncomplicated patients, while under the supervisionof a registered radiologic technologist.

RADI R172 Basic Clinical Experience II (1 cr.)C: RADI R170 and R153. Clinical application ofradiographic positioning, procedure, and exposureon cooperative, uncomplicated patients, while underthe supervision of a registered radiologictechnologist.

RADI R210 Radiographic Pathology (2 cr.)P: anatomy/physiology, RADI R114 and R124.A survey of the changes that occur in the diseasedstate to include general concepts of disease, causes ofdisease, clinical symptoms and treatment, anddiseases that affect specific body systems. Emphasis isplaced on the imaging appearance of disease.

RADI R212 Patient Care II (1 cr.) P: RADIR112. Overview of extended patient care proceduresincluding venipuncture, pharmacology,electrocardiography, and code-response procedures.


RADI R214 Radiographic Procedures III (3 cr.)P: RADI R124. An introductory course designed tofamiliarize the student with terminology, equipment,procedures and principles of various modalities inradiologic sciences. Included are magnetic resonanceimaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT),ultrasound (US), mammography, nuclear medicine,radiation therapy, bone densitometry andinterventional radiology (IR).

RADI R216 Advanced Non-Contrast Imaging(2 cr.) P: RADI R124. Presentations, problem solvingand discussion on methods of performingradiographic procedures on patients with trauma ordisease conditions that necessitate adaptation ofroutine procedures. Topics will include chest,surgical procedures, bone fractures, and arthritides.

RADI R218 Processing Theory (1 cr.) Conceptsin radiography with emphasis on the fundamentals ofwet and dry processing.

RADI R224 Advanced Contrast Imaging (1 cr.)P: RADI R124. Selected topics in radiographicimaging using contrast media, with emphasis onknowledge needed for effective clinical practice

RADI R226 Imaging a Diverse Population (2 cr.)P: RADI R124. The study of biophysical andpsychosocial changes throughout the lifespanemphasizing imaging adaptations. Topics will coverage-specific considerations as well as those neededfor the growing ethnically and culturally diversegroups that present themselves for imaging studies.

RADI R228 Principles of Radiography III (3 cr.)P: RADI R128. Topics include methods of producingradiographic technical factor charts, automaticexposure controls, rare earth screen technology,digital imaging, and a cumulative examination overthe principles courses.

RADI R236 Seminar in Radiography (0.5 - 3 cr.)Individual and group study focusing on current andemerging imaging topics. May be repeated for iftopics differ.

RADI R238 Topics in Radiography (0.5 - 3 cr.)Selected topics in imaging. May be repeated for creditif topics differ. Prerequisites may be required fortopic.

RADI R240 Radiographic/FluoroscopicEquipment (2 cr.) P: RADI 140 or PHYS P201oR218. A detailed study of equipment used togenerate an x-ray beam.

RADI R242 Quality Control in Radiography(2 cr.) P: RADI R240. A laboratory courseemphasizing methods of assuring the adequatefunction of radiographic equipment. Major topicsinclude: anode heel effect, inverse square law, filmsensitometry, radiation intensity, and quality controltesting.

RADI R262 Radiation Biology and Protection inDiagnostic Radiology (1 cr.) P: RADI R140. Studyof the biological effects of ionizing radiation and thestandards and methods of protection. Emphasis isplaced on x-ray interactions. Also included arediscussions on radiation exposure standards andradiation monitoring.

RADI R271 Clinical Competency Experience 1(2-4 cr.) P: RADI R172. Clinical application ofradiographic positioning, procedure, and exposureemphasizing adaptation of practice to specific patientneeds, while under the supervision of a registeredradiologic technologist

RADI R272 Clinical Competency Experience 2(2-4 cr.) P: RADI R271. Clinical application ofradiographic positioning, procedure, and exposureemphasizing adaptation of practice to specific patientneeds, while under the supervision of a registeredradiologic technologist.

RADI R274 Experience in Imaging Modalities(2 cr.) P: RADI R172. Exploration and basic skilldevelopment in selected imaging modalities includingsonography, MRI, and vascular-interventionalradiology, while under the supervision of a registeredradiologic technologist.

RADI R275 Pediatric Clinical Experience II(2 cr.) Clinical application of radiographicpositioning, procedure, and exposure emphasizingadaptation of practice to specific patient needs in apediatric practice environment, while under thesupervision of a registered radiologic technologist.

Respiratory TherapyProgram Director Adjunct Associate ProfessorVan Scoder

Clinical Director Adjunct Assistant ProfessorJohnson

Professor Cullen

Associate Professor Koss

Description of the Profession Respiratorytherapists evaluate and treat patients withcardiopulmonary disorders and are actively involvedin health promotion and disease prevention. Theycare for all types of patients, from the prematureinfant to the extremely old, and practice in a varietyof settings, ranging from patients’ homes to thehighest level of critical care units. Students in therespiratory therapy major will learn diagnosticprocedures ranging from physical examination to theuse of highly sophisticated computerized equipment.Patient treatment skills will include everything fromthe administration of inhaled medications tomaintaining critically ill patients on ventilators. TheBachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy willprovide graduates with the critical thinking andproblem-solving skills that they will need to besuccessful in their careers.

Graduates of the Program The graduates of theRespiratory Therapy Program are eligible for statelicensure examinations as well as examinationsoffered by the National Board for Respiratory Care.Completion of the program will allow a graduate tosit for the Registered Respiratory Therapist (R.R.T.)examination.

Credential Required to Practice C.R.T., CertifiedRespiratory Therapist; R.R.T., Registered RespiratoryTherapist

Licensure Requirements to Practice Graduatesof the Respiratory Therapy Program will file anapplication for a license as a Respiratory CarePractitioner in the State of Indiana. Over 40 statesrequire Respiratory Therapists to be licensed in orderto practice.

Bachelor of Science inRespiratory Therapy at IndianaUniversity–Purdue UniversityIndianapolisEDUCATIONAL PROGRAM

Description of the Program The Bachelor ofScience in Respiratory Therapy is offered by aconsortium that includes Indiana University, Ball StateUniversity, the University of Indianapolis, and ClarianHealth. Students will take their prerequisite coursework on the IUPUI campus, and their professionalcourse work will be offered in classrooms andlaboratories located at Methodist Hospital. A freemonorail service connects Methodist Hospital withthe IUPUI campus. The professional phase of theprogram consists of a carefully planned sequence ofclassroom and laboratory instruction, as well as over1000 hours of supervised clinical instruction. Clinicalinstruction is provided in a variety of hospitals andhealth care facilities located throughout centralIndiana.

Length of the Program Four years; two years ofprerequisite course work plus two years (70 credithours) of professional course work.

Structure of the Program The prerequisites maybe taken on a part-time basis; the professionalprogram is full-time and is conducted primarilyduring the day.

Design of the Professional Curriculum Theprogram is designed to cover all aspects ofrespiratory therapy, with an emphasis on general andcritical care.

Program Facilities The program offices arelocated in Coleman Hall on the IUPUI campus and inWile Hall on the Methodist Hospital campus.

Location of Clinical Sites Clinical educationexperiences occur in a variety of settings, includinghospitals, rehabilitation centers, nursing homes,physician offices, and other health care facilities inIndiana. Most of the clinical sites are located within a60-minute drive from downtown Indianapolis, andmany are in Indianapolis. Students are expected toprovide their own transportation to all clinical sites.

Additional Cost In addition to standard universityfees, students are responsible for travel to clinics,laboratory fees, clinical fees, uniforms, vaccinationcosts, and CPR card fees. Students may be required toattend professional meetings or seminars, and feesfor attending these events may be necessary.Membership in the professional organization isrequired.

Opportunity for Students to Work Moststudents work part-time while completing theprogram. Students may be eligible to apply for a


limited student permit as a respiratory carepractitioner following successful completion of thefirst year of the professional course work.

Accreditation The Respiratory Therapy Program isaccredited by the Commission on Accreditation forAllied Health Education Programs.

ADMISSION

General Information Students accepted into theprogram must complete the school’s and theprogram’s admission requirements before the firstday of classes. Admission to the professional programis competitive; therefore, completion of theprerequisites does not guarantee admission to theprogram. At the time of application, students mayrequest any of the following options: repeatedcourses, academic bankruptcy, and fresh start. Formore information about these options, please see anadvisor.

Criteria Used for Selection of Class Grade pointaverage.

Class Size Approximately 20 students.

Specific Requirements In addition to School ofMedicine Health Professions Programs admissionpolicies and procedures found at the beginning ofthis section of the bulletin, the following admissionpolicies apply to the Respiratory TherapyBaccalaureate Degree Program.

Application Deadline January 1. Late applicationswill be considered on a space-available basis.

Total Number of Prerequisite Hours 55.Graduates from accredited associate degreerespiratory therapy programs are eligible to apply;however, all applicants must complete theprerequisites.

Minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average 2.5on a 4.0 scale. This requirement is applied at thetime of program application and must be maintained.Students admitted for fall 2004 will have a minimumGPA requirement of 2.3 on a 4.0 scale.

Minimum Grade Requirement in a Stated Mathor Sciences Prerequisite Course C (2.0 on a4.0 scale).

Interview All qualified applicants must participatein an interview.

Technical Standards All accepted students will berequired to sign a statement certifying that they canmeet the program’s technical standards.

Medical Requirements All students are requiredto complete a medical history and document acomplete vaccination program once accepted into theRespiratory Therapy Program.

Indiana Resident Preference Policy See theSchool of Medicine Health Professions Programspolicy.

Shadowing Experience All applicants arerequired to complete and document at least 3 hoursof clinical observation with a respiratory therapist.For students admitted for fall 2004, the shadowingexperience is highly recommended but not required.

Academic RequirementsStudents must comply with the academic regulationsand policies of Indiana University and the School ofMedicine Health Professions Programs. Additionally,the following regulations and policies govern theprofessional portion of the Respiratory TherapyProgram.

General Policies and Regulations1. Students are required to obtain a grade of C or

higher in all professional course work.2. Students who receive a grade of C– or lower in a

professional course may be dismissed from theprogram. Students who are dismissed mayreapply for admission.

3. Students must maintain American HeartAssociation Healthcare Provider CPR or AmericanRed Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer statusthroughout their term in the Respiratory TherapyProgram.

Probation1. A student will be placed on probation if the

semester and/or cumulative GPA falls below 2.3.2. A student will be placed on probation if there is a

failure to progress either academically orprofessionally. The following are examples offailure to progress. Probation resulting from a failure toprogress is not limited to these examples:• failure to maintain CPR status; • poor attendance in classroom, clinical, or

laboratory classes resulting in poor academicprogress and performance;

• failure to meet academic standards as setforth in the course syllabus, such as failure toturn in papers and assignments resulting inpoor academic progress and performance;

• failure to conform to the AmericanAssociation for Respiratory Care Code ofEthics and/or clinical performancecharacteristics as set forth in the ProgramHandbook and Clinical Syllabus;

• lack of clinical progress, failure todemonstrate clinical patient safety or failureto advance through the clinical skillsprogression;

• any critical incidence documentation forunsafe or poor clinical performance.

3. As a condition of probation, the student will benotified of conditions and requirements necessaryfor remediation for continuation in the program.When the student satisfactorily completes allprogram requirements as well as those stipulatedby the School and University, and when the reasonfor the administrative action has been correctedor the deficiency remediated, the student will bereturned to good standing. All probationaryactions are reviewed at the end of each semester.

Dismissal Upon the recommendation of the facultyin the student’s program, a student may be dismissedfrom the School. Dismissal is based on the failure tomeet academic or professional standards. The studentwill be informed of the dismissal in writing by the Dean.1. A student may be dismissed from the program if a

grade of C– or lower is recorded for anyprofessional course.

2. A student will be dismissed from the program ifprobationary status is continued for two consecutivesemesters. In addition, once placed on probation, astudent will be dismissed from the program ifcontinued poor academic performance, unsafe orpoor clinical performance, or unprofessionalbehavior is documented (including documentationof a critical incident).

3. A student will be dismissed from the program ifthere is failure to complete the bachelor’s degreethree years subsequent to the initial admission tothe professional program.

Appeals Procedure On occasion, students andfaculty will have differing beliefs, perceptions, oraccounts of situations or events. It is important forthose parties directly involved to discuss theirdifferences honestly in order to reach a solution.However, if no mutually satisfactory resolution can bereached in these discussions, the matter may beappealed to an appropriate person.A. Discuss problem, concern, or disagreement with

faculty member directly involved. (If no facultyare directly involved, contact either your facultyadvisor or the Program Director.)

B. If the matter cannot be resolved by directdiscussion, then the student and the facultymember/instructor will meet with a superiorfaculty member, such as the director of clinicaleducation or program director, for review.

CURRICULUMPrerequisitesBefore entering the program, the student mustcomplete the following minimum prerequisites.Students should consult with their academic advisorsfor appropriate courses and semester sequence inorder to complete prerequisites. Prerequisites may betaken at any accredited college or university. Thecode “G” indicates a course that meets the school’sgeneral-education requirements.

Written Communication (G) .................................6 cr.(second course should focus on professional and technical writing)

Verbal Communication (G) ..................................3 cr.College Math (G) ..............................................5-6 cr.Social and Behavioral Science (G) .......................3 cr.Lifespan Development (G)*..................................3 cr.Statistics (G) ........................................................3 cr.Human Anatomy (with laboratory) (G).............3-5 cr.Human Physiology (with laboratory) (G)..........3-5 cr.Chemistry (with Laboratory) (G) ......................3-5 cr.Microbiology (G) ..............................................3-4 cr.Ethics (G)*...........................................................3 cr.Physics (G) ..........................................................3 cr.Introduction to Computers (G) ............................3 cr.

* For students admitted to the program in fall 2004, LifespanDevelopment and Ethics are graduation requirements but need notbe completed before entering the program. For all subsequent years,these courses are prerequisites.


Suggested ElectivesThe following courses, while not inclusive ormandatory, are suggested: science, cellular biology,nutrition, health care administration, exercisephysiology, medical terminology, epidemiology, publichealth, computer literacy, and psychology.

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation In addition tothe above courses, all students are required tocomplete instruction for both adult, child, and infantCPR before entry into the program. This must be theHealthcare Provider CPR or CPR for the ProfessionalRescuer. These courses are offered for a fee throughthe American Heart Association and American RedCross.

A Suggested Plan of Study

First Year

FallElementary Composition I ....................................3 cr.Chemistry (with laboratory)..............................3-5 cr.Social and Behavioral Science ..............................3 cr.College Math I ......................................................3 cr.Total 12-14 cr.

SpringSpeech Communication ........................................3 cr.College Mathematics II .........................................3 cr.Human Anatomy (with laboratory)....................3-5 cr.Ethics/Philosophy* ...............................................3 cr.Total 12-14 cr.

Second Year

FallProfessional Writing .............................................3 cr.Physics I ...............................................................3 cr.Human Physiology (with laboratory).................4-5 cr.Introduction to Computers ...................................3 cr.Total 13-14 cr.

SpringStatistics ...............................................................3 cr.Introduction to Microbiology ............................3-4 cr.Lifespan or Human Development*........................3 cr.Elective ..............................................................3+ cr.Total 12+ cr.

*For students admited in 2004, these courses may be completedbefore or during the professional program.


Third Year

Fall

PULM F303 Introduction to Human Disease for Respiratory Therapists 2 cr.

PULM F311 Cardiorespiratory Physiology .............3 cr.PULM F325 General Respiratory Care...................4 cr.PULM F326 Respiratory Care Techniques I...........2 cr.PULM F315 Cardiorespiratory Assessment and

Patient Care ...................................................3 cr.PULM F333 Cardiorespiratory Pharmacology I .....2 cr.Total 16 cr.

SpringPULM F350 Cardiorespiratory Diseases ................3 cr.PULM F355 Life Support.......................................3 cr.PULM F356 Respiratory Care Techniques II..........2 cr.PULM F385 Respiratory Care Practicum I.............3 cr.PULM F405 Neonatal-Pediatric Respiratory Care ..3 cr.PULM F444 Cardiorespiratory Pharmacology II....2 cr.Total 16 cr.

Summer Session IPULM F395 Respiratory Care Practicum II ...........4 cr.

Fourth Year

FallPULM F371 Pulmonary Diagnostics ......................3 cr.PULM F451 Cardiorespiratory Monitoring and

Special Techniques .........................................3 cr.PULM F456 Respiratory Care Practicum III ..........6 cr.PULM F420 Introduction to Research in

Respiratory Care.............................................2 cr.PULM F461 Pulmonary Rehabilitation and

Geriatrics ......................................................3 cr.Total 17 cr.

SpringPULM F430 Management and Leadership for

Respiratory Care.............................................3 cr.PULM F485 Respiratory Care Practicum IV...........6 cr.PULM F445 Seminar in Cardiorespiratory Care ...3 cr.PULM F480 Patient Education Techniques ............3 cr.PULM F440 Advanced Cardiac Life Support ..........2 cr.Total 17 cr.

Scholarships Once accepted to the program,students are eligible for scholarships offered by theIndiana Society for Respiratory Care and theAmerican Association for Respiratory Care.

Graduation Requirements Satisfactorycompletion of 125 credit hours to include 55 credithours of prerequisite course work and 70 credithours of professional course work. All course workmust be completed in compliance with the program’sand school’s academic and professional policies.

For further information contact:Linda Van Scoder, Program DirectorIU Respiratory Therapy ProgramWile Hall 6521701 N Senate BlvdIndianapolis, IN 46202Phone: (317) 962-8475E-mail: [email protected].

Courses in Respiratory Therapy“P” refers to a course prerequisite and “C” to acourse that must be taken concurrently.

PULM F303 Introduction to Human Disease forRespiratory Therapists (2 cr.) This course givesrespiratory therapy students a general introduction toa broad variety of human diseases. Etiology,diagnosis, and treatment will be discussed.

PULM F311 Cardiorespiratory Physiology(3 cr.) This course focuses on the normal anatomyand physiology of the cardiorespiratory system,including lung mechanics, ventilation, perfusion,diffusion, gas transport, and acid-base balance.

PULM F315 Cardiorespiratory Assessment andPatient Care (3 cr.) Basic cardiorespiratoryassessment, vital signs, laboratory studies, andcharting. Includes required preclinical skills andpractice.

PULM F325 General Respiratory Care (4 cr.)This course focuses on basic respiratory therapyprocedures. Physiologic applications, effects on thecardiopulmonary system, and hazards for eachtherapeutic procedure are discussed. Topics includephysical principles, airway care, humidity and aerosoltherapy, medical gas therapy, hyperinflation therapy,and chest physical therapy.

PULM F326 Respiratory Care Techniques I(2 cr.) C: F325. This course focuses on the mostimportant clinical laboratory procedures and onprocedures used by the respiratory therapist.Specifically, this course instructs students in patientassessment, oxygen administration, humidity andaerosol therapy, chest physical therapy, hyperinflationtherapy, and monitoring expired gas.

PULM F333 Cardiorespiratory Pharmacology I(2 cr.) This course provides an overview of thebasics of pharmacology therapeutics, focusing ondosages and solutions and bronchodilator drugs.Indications, side effects, mechanism of action, androute of administration are discussed.

PULM F350 Cardiorespiratory Diseases (3 cr.)This course outlines general cardiorespiratorydiseases of the adult, including acute and chronicdisorders. Respiratory therapeutics applied to thesediseases are discussed.

PULM F355 Life Support (3 cr.) This courseincludes care of the artificial airway, cardiovascularmonitoring and supportive therapy, principles ofventilatory care, and maintenance as well asphysiologic effects and complications of airwaypressure therapy.

PULM F356 Respiratory Care Techniques II(2 cr.) C: F355. This course focuses on the mostimportant clinical laboratory procedures andequipment used by the respiratory therapist tosupport critically ill patients. Specifically, this courseinstructs students in mechanical ventilators, pressureand heart rate monitors, pulmonary mechanicsdevices, and arterial blood gas sampling.

PULM F371 Pulmonary Diagnostics (3 cr.) Thiscourse outlines and discusses both normal andabnormal lung volumes and capacities, mechanics of


ventilation, inspiratory and expiratory flows, anddiffusion of the lung. Additionally, specialty.

PULM F385 Respiratory Care Practicum I(3 cr.) This course applies cardiopulmonaryassessment techniques, information gathering, andcommunication skills in providing general respiratorycare in the clinical setting, including medical gas,humidity and aerosol therapy delivery, and treatmentmodalities.

PULM F395 Respiratory Care Practicum II(4 cr.) This clinical practicum introduces students tovariations in oxygen delivery and basic mechanicalventilation. Treatment modalities and hemodynamicmonitoring on mechanically ventilated patients will beintegrated.

PULM F405 Neonatal-Pediatric RespiratoryCare (3 cr.) This course outlines fetal physiology,cardiorespiratory transition, and respiratorymanagement of neonatal pathologies, includingrespiratory distress syndrome. Cardiorespiratorytechniques for the pediatric patient as well aspediatric trauma and transport are reviewed.

PULM F420 Introduction to Research inRespiratory Care (2 cr.) This course examinesresearch in respiratory care and applies basicstatistics and concepts of research design.

PULM F430 Management and Leadership forRespiratory Care (3 cr.) Specific theory andpractice applied to directing and managing arespiratory therapy department, including themanagerial functions of budgeting, controlling,organization, planning, staffing, and coordinating.Leadership and skills pertinent to these functions aswell as effective communication and professionalismare included.

PULM F440 Advanced Cardiac Life Support (2cr.) This course introduces students to the didacticand technical skills needed for successful proficiencyof Advanced Cardiac Life Support standards as setforth by the American Heart Association.

PULM F444 Cardiorespiratory Pharmacology II(2 cr.) P: F333. An overview of pharmacologic agentsand their effect on the various body systems. Drugeffects on the respiratory, circulatory, and nervoussystems are emphasized.

PULM F445 Seminar in Cardiorespiratory Care (1-5 cr.) Seminar is designed to meet the specialtyselected by the student. Students may repeat thiscourse with a new specialty area requested. Eachstudent is required to take a minimum of one hourand a maximum of five hours.

PULM F451 Cardiorespiratory Monitoring andSpecial Techniques (3 cr.) This course reviewselectrocardiograms, intracranial pressure monitoring,capnography, and pulmonary artery monitoringtechniques. Case studies emphasizing these specialprocedures are presented.

PULM F456 Respiratory Care Practicum III(6 cr.) This course allows students to applyadvanced patient assessment techniques, informationgathering skills, and communication and leadershipskills in the neonatal/pediatric and adult critical careclinical settings.

PULM F461 Pulmonary Rehabilitation andGeriatrics (3 cr.) This course gives an overview ofrehabilitation therapies and techniques applicable tochronic lung disease, as well as respiratory therapyhome care. Basic concepts of gerontology andgeriatrics are presented.

PULM F480 Patient Education Techniques forRespiratory Therapists (3 cr.) Educationtechniques for patients and families dealing withchronic respiratory disease. Topics include asthma,chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and smokingcessation education. Assessment of learningreadiness, reading levels, and patient comprehensionwill be addressed.

PULM F485 Respiratory Care Practicum IV(6 cr.) Students will manage patients in critical caresettings with emphasis on cardiopulmonaryassessment and monitoring. They will participate inpulmonary rehabilitation, home care, advancedcardiac life support, pulmonary functions,polysomnography, and other special procedures.

Indiana UniversitySchool of MedicineAdministrative Officersfor the HealthProfessions ProgramsDean, D. Craig Brater, M.D.

Executive Associate Dean for Academic Affairs,Stephen B. Leapman, M.D.

Assistant Director of Academic Records, D. MartinReeser, M.S.Ed.

Recorder, Tamara Long

Program Directors in the HealthProfessions ProgramsClinical Laboratory Sciences, Department of Pathology

and Laboratory Medicine, Linda Kasper, Ed.D.

Cytotechnology, Department of Pathology andLaboratory Medicine, William Crabtree, M.S.

Histotechnology, Department of Pathology andLaboratory Medicine, Glenda Hoye, B.S.

Paramedic Science, Department of EmergencyMedicine, Leon Bell, M.S.Ed.

Radiation Therapy, Department of RadiationOncology, Donna Dunn, M.S.

Radiologic Sciences, Department of Radiology, EmilyHernandez, M.S.

Respiratory Therapy, Division of Pulmonary andCritical Care Medicine, Linda Van Scoder, Ed.D.

Faculty CredentialAbbreviationsC.N.M.T.(NMTCB)—Certified Nuclear Medicine

Technologist

C.L.S.(NCA)—Clinical Laboratory Scientist

C.L.Sp.H.(NCA)—Clinical Laboratory Specialist inHematology

C.T. (ASCP)—Cytotechnologist

E.M.T.-P—Emergency MedicalTechnician–Paramedic

F.A.S.R.T.—Fellow, American Society of RadiologicTechnologists

H.T.(ASCP)—Histotechnician

M.T.(ASCP)—Medical Technologist

N.P.S.—Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist

R.N.—Registered Nurse

R.R.T.—Registered Respiratory Therapist

R.T. (CT) ARRT—Registered Computed TomographyTechnologist

R.T. (CV) ARRT—Registered CardiovascularInterventional Technologist

R.T. (MR) ARRT—Registered Magnetic ResonanceImaging Technologist

R.T. (QM) ARRT—Registered Quality ManagementTechnologist

R.T. (N) ARRT—Registered Nuclear MedicineTechnologist

R.T. (R) ARRT—Registered Radiographer

R.T. (T) ARRT—Registered Radiation TherapyTechnologist

S.B.B.(ASCP)—Specialist in Blood Banking

S.C.(ASCP)—Specialist in Chemistry

S.C.T.(ASCP)—Specialist in Cytotechnology

S.H.(ASCP)—Specialist in Hematology

S.I.(ASCP)—Specialist in Immunology

S.M.(ASCP)—Specialist in Microbiology

Faculty EmeritiBartlett, Marilyn M.S. (Indiana University, 1974),M.T.(ASCP) (1951), Professor Emerita of MedicalTechnology

Feeley, Mary, Ed.D. (Indiana University, 1986),M.T.(ASCP) (1946), Professor Emerita of MedicalTechnology

Hocker, Narcissa, M.S. (Indiana University,1964), M.T.(ASCP) (1945), S.B.B.(ASCP) (1955),Associate Professor Emerita of Medical Technology

Young, Mildred R., M.S. (Butler University, 1966),M.T.(ASCP) (1942), S.H.(ASCP) (1980), AssistantProfessor Emerita of Medical Technology

FacultyBaker, Sarah S. [R.T.(R), FASRT, A.R.R.T.];Associate Professor of Radiologic Sciences; A.S.,Indiana University, 1973; B.S., Indiana University,1974; M.S., Indiana University, 1979; Ed.D.,Indiana University, 2001

Bell, Leon H. [E.M.T.-P]; Clinical AssociateProfessor; B.A., DePauw University, 1976; M.S.Ed.,Butler University, 1989

Cox, Linda A. [R.T.(R), MR(CT), A.R.R.T.)];Associate Professor of Clinical Radiologic Sciences;A.S., Indiana University, 1979; B.S., IndianaUniversity, 1987; M.S., Indiana University, 1992


Crabtree, William N. [C.T., S.C.T.]; Director andAssociate Professor of Cytotechnology; B.S.,University of Tennessee, 1977; M.S., IndianaUniversity, 1983

Dunn, Donna K. [R.T.(T), A.R.R.T.]; AssistantProfessor and Program Director of RadiationTherapy; A.S., Indiana University, 1969; B.S.,Indiana University, 1973; M.S., Indiana University,1979

Frain, Barbara McGaughey [C.T.]; ClinicalAssistant Professor of Cytotechnology; B.S., IndianaUniversity, 1986; M.S., Indiana University, 1993

Hallam, Judith A. [E.M.T.-P, R.N.]; ClinicalAssociate Professor; B.S.N., Indiana University,1982; M.S.Ed., Indiana University, 1990

Hernandez, Emily M. [R.T.(R)(Q.M.), A.R.R.T.];Associate Professor and Director of RadiologicSciences; A.S., Indiana University, 1970; B.S.,Indiana University, 1974; M.S., Indiana University,1978

Hoye, Glenda F. [H.T.]; Senior Lecturer andDirector of the Histotechnology Program; B.S.,Indiana University, 1998

Kasper, Linda M. [C.L.S., M.T., S.C.]; AssociateProfessor and Director of Clinical LaboratoryScience Program; B.S., Florence State University,1962; M.S., Indiana University, 1977; Ed.D.,Indiana University, 2003

Kehrein, Suetta [R.T.(R), A.R.R.T.]; AssistantProfessor of Radiologic Sciences; A.S., IndianaUniversity, 1968; B.S., Indiana University, 1970;M.S., Indiana University, 1975; Ed.D., IndianaUniversity, 2003

Kosegi, Judith E. [C.N.M.T., R.T.(R)(N), A.R.R.T.];Associate Professor of Radiologic Sciences; A.S.,Indiana University, 1970; B.S., Indiana University,1972; M.S., Indiana University, 1978; M.S., IndianaUniversity, 1987

Long, Bruce W. [R.T.(R)(CV), A.R.R.T.]; AssociateProfessor of Radiologic Sciences; B.S., Murray StateUniversity, 1977; M.S., Eastern Illinois University,1983

Marler, Linda M. [M.T., S.M.]; Associate Professorand Clinical Microbiology Education Coordinatorof Clinical Laboratory Science; B.S., IndianaUniversity, 1973; M.S., Indiana University, 1978

Rafert, John A. [R.T.(R), A.R.R.T.]; AssociateProfessor of Radiologic Sciences; A.S., IndianaUniversity, 1985; B.S., Indiana University, 1970;M.S., Indiana University, 1980

Robinson, Susan, [R.T.(R), A.R.R.T.]; AssociateProfessor of Clinical Radiologic Sciences; A.S.,Indiana University, 1972; B.S., Indiana University,1973; M.S., Indiana University, 1997

Rodak, Bernadette F.[M.T., S.H., C.L.Sp.H.];Associate Professor of Clinical Laboratory Science;B.S., Mount St. Agnes College, 1968; M.S., Universityof Kentucky, 1980

Schneider, Judith M. [R.T.(R), A.R.R.T.]; AssistantProfessor and Program Clinical Coordinator ofClinical Radiation Therapy; A.S., Indiana StateUniversity, 1976; B.S., Indiana University, 1981;M.S., Indiana University, 1987

Adjunct Faculty Johnson, Janice C. (R.R.T., N.P.S.); AdjunctAssistant Professor and Clinical Director ofRespiratory Therapy; A.S., Indiana University, 1977;B.S., Indiana University, 1980; M.S., IndianaUniversity, 1986

Van Scoder, Linda I. (R.R.T.); Adjunct AssociateProfessor and Program Director of RespiratoryTherapy; B.S., University of Cincinnati, 1975; M.S.,Indiana University, 1979; Ed.D., IndianaUniversity, 1985



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