Department Info
- College of Health and Human Services
- Neff Hall, Room 120
- 260-481-4187
Radiography
Radiography, also referred to as radiologic technology, is one of the fastest evolving professions in healthcare. A blend of medical and physical sciences, radiography deals with the use of radiation to produce images for the purpose of medical diagnosis. A radiographer (or radiologic technologist) provides patient care during diagnostic examinations and medical procedures, and utilizes sophisticated imaging equipment to create images of internal body structures. This person works closely with radiologists and other physicians in the treatment and diagnosis of patients. The radiographer must possess considerable knowledge of technology, anatomy, physiology, patient care, and pathology to carry out their work. Radiographers can specialize in various imaging modalities such as x-ray, CT, MRI, nuclear medicine, and ultrasound.
About the Program
The radiography program prepares students for entry level positions in radiography. The program encompasses both general education prerequisite courses and professional education courses. Upon completion of the program, graduates are eligible to sit for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) Examination.
General education prerequisite coursework must be completed to be eligible for admission to the professional program. Applicants may be in the process of meeting the general education prerequisite requirements when they apply for admission to the professional program. Algebra and Trigonometry I and Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II prerequisite courses must be completed within five years of admission to the professional program. Special circumstances will be evaluated by the Admissions Committee. Students must achieve a grade of C- or better in each prerequisite course and must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.7 or better in all prerequisite course work. Students enrolled in the prerequisite courses at IPFW who intend to apply to the Radiography Program may be designated as pre-radiography students and should seek academic advisement from the College of Health and Human Services.
The professional education curriculum is a structured, full-time 24 month program beginning Summer Semester II each year. Professional education is a combination of classroom instruction and clinical experience. Students immediately utilize in clinical practice the theories and concepts that are presented in the professional courses. Under the supervision of radiologists and registered radiographers, students will progress from observing to assisting, and subsequently to completing radiographic examinations. The clinical experience is conducted in the radiology departments of Parkview Hospital, Parkview North Hospital, Carew Medical Park, St. Joseph Hospital, Dupont Hospital and Fort Wayne Orthopaedics.
Admission to the professional portion of the program is competitive and is based on a composite score derived from the prerequisite GPA, submitted Estimate of Applicant Suitability forms, radiography preadmission testing, and a personal interview. Completion of course work alone does not ensure admission. Students must apply directly to the radiography program by March 1 for Summer II admission to the professional program.
Shadowing
You may personally arrange to shadow Radiologic Technologist in a hospital or clinic near your home. To shadow at Parkview Hospital, please call Student Services at (260) 373-7222. Shadowing may also be done virtually through the ASRT website (www.asrt.org).
Radiography Information Websites
www.arrt.org www.isort.org
www.auntminnie.com www.dimag.com
www.radiologyinfo.org www.radsciresearch.org
For questions regarding IPFW course requirements, contact:
Christa Van De Weg, Advisor
IPFW - College of Health and Human Service
Student Success Center
Neff Hall Room 120A
Phone: (260)481-0145
E-mail: vanc@ipfw.edu
1-866-597-0010
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