Preprofessional Degrees in Health Sciences
Clinical Laboratory Science
Dental Hygiene
Nuclear Medicine Technology
Paramedic Science
Radiation Therapy
Respiratory Therapy
Clinical Laboratory Science
Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science
Degree Requirements (90 cr.)
The clinical laboratory scientist is a member of the laboratory team in diagnosis and research who performs many of the tests on tissue and blood that physicians need to treat diseases properly. The first three years of the clinical laboratory science curriculum are designed to provide a broadly based background in chemistry and the biological sciences, as well as an opportunity to elect courses from the humanities and social and behavioral sciences. The fourth year is spent in the clinical laboratory at the IU Medical Center. Selection of the fourthyear students will be made by the faculty of the clinical laboratory science program at IUPUI. Upon graduation, students are eligible to apply for examination for certification by the Board of Registry of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists. Persons with the B.S. in Clinical Laboratory Science find job opportunities in hospitals, clinics, research institutes, industry, and physicians' offices.
- Satisfactorily complete 90 credit hours, including general education requirements and program prerequisites.
- Attain a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or better and a science grade point average of 2.5 or better on a 4.0 scale.
- Attain no less than a grade of C in the life and physical science prerequisite courses.
- Satisfactorily complete the fourth (clinical) year.
Please consult the IUPUI bulletin for additional admission requirements and prerequisite courses.
Students may complete the first three years of this program at Kokomo.
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Dental Hygiene
Associate of Science in Dental Hygiene
Degree Requirements
(School of Dentistry Program)
The dental hygienist is a member of the dental health team who provides educational, preventive, and therapeutic oral health services. Employment opportunities may be available in private dental practice, hospitals, public health, educational institutions, and research. Indiana University offers a program leading to an Associate of Science degree.
Prerequisite Courses:
Written Communication (3 cr.)
General Psychology (3 cr.)
Introductory Sociology (3 cr.)
Public Speaking (3 cr.)
Chemistry (5 cr.)
Arts and Humanities (6 cr.)
Basic Human Anatomy (5 cr.)
Basic Human Physiology (5 cr.)
Microbiology (4 or 5 cr.) is strongly recommended.
Only the first year of this program is available at Kokomo.
Information about dental auxiliary education programs may be obtained from the following sources:
Indianapolis
Director of Preprofessional Counseling or
Director, Dental Hygiene
Indiana University School of Dentistry
1121 West Michigan Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202
Fort Wayne
Supervisor, Dental Hygiene
Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne
2101 Coliseum Boulevard East, Fort Wayne, IN 46805
South Bend
Supervisor, Dental Hygiene
Indiana University South Bend
1825 Northside Boulevard, South Bend, IN 46615
Gary
Director, Dental Hygiene
Indiana University Northwest
3223 Broadway, Gary, IN 46408
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Nuclear Medicine Technology
(pre-professional program that can be completed at IUPUI)
Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Medicine Technology
Degree Requirements
The graduate nuclear medicine technologist is a skilled person qualified to provide patient diagnostic and therapeutic services using ionizing radiation in the form of gamma rays, X-rays, and beta rays. These radiations emanate from radioactive materials. Nuclear medicine technologists perform patient organ imaging procedures, radioactive analysis of biological specimens (blood, urine), and some therapeutic applications of radioactive materials. Effective nuclear medicine technologists utilize principles of radiation protection as they prepare and administer radioactive materials for a variety of examinations. They are capable of performing quality control procedures of the instrumentation and on the radioactive materials. Nuclear medicine technologists also assist physicians in surgical procedures and during examinations, give intravenous injections, draw blood, assess the technical quality of the studies, and provide basic patient care. The technologist must function as a member of the health care team.
Graduates receive a Bachelor of Science degree and are eligible to take the certification examination of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board to become certified as a nuclear medicine technologist, R.T.(N), or C.N.M.T.
Please consult the IUPUI bulletin for additional admission requirements and prerequisite courses.
Only the first two years of this program are available at Kokomo.
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Paramedic Science
(pre-professional degree that can be completed at IUPUI)
Associate of Science in Paramedic Science
Degree Requirements
Emergency medical technicians (EMTs), formerly called ambulance attendants, care for people at the scene of emergencies and transport them to hospitals or other health care institutions. EMTs (basic, intermediate, and paramedic) determine the nature and extent of victims' medical and trauma-related emergencies and provide limited care. Depending on their level of training and on state regulations, EMTs may provide such care as opening and maintaining airways, controlling bleeding, immobilizing fractures, and administering certain drugs. The Associate of Science in Paramedic Science degree program is designed to prepare emergency medical technicians-paramedics to deliver emergency patient care in the prehospital setting. The EMT-paramedic primarily provides prehospital emergency care to acutely ill or injured patients by ambulance service and mobile advanced life-support units under medical command authority and, secondarily, provides care in other appropriate settings that are under physician supervision.
The paramedic science program is two years in length. It leads to an Associate of Science in Paramedic Science degree conferred by the Indiana University School of Medicine. Students are admitted to the professional year of the paramedic science program (at the IU Medical Center) after they have earned 29 credit hours of college course work.
Please consult the IUPUI bulletin for additional admission requirements and prerequisite courses.
Only the first year of this program is available at Kokomo.
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Radiation Therapy
(pre-professional degree that can be completed at IUPUI)
Bachelor of Science in Radiation Therapy
Degree Requirements
Radiation therapy involves the use of differing forms of ionizing radiation for the treatment of benign and malignant tumors. Radiation therapists administer the prescribed dose of radiation to specific sites of the patient's body as directed by the physician. They operate various types of equipment, including high-energy linear accelerators and radioactive materials, while practicing the principles of radiation protection. The radiation therapy technologist also monitors the patient's care during the treatment period. The Bachelor of Science degree curriculum is based on a combination of general education courses, professional courses, and clinical practicums.
Please consult the IUPUI bulletin for additional admission requirements and prerequisite courses.
Only the first two years of this program are available at Kokomo.
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Respiratory Therapy
Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy
(pre-professional degree that can be completed at IUPUI)
Degree Requirements
Respiratory therapists help in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide variety of patients with heart and lung problems. Patients may be in newborn nursery units, in surgical and medical units, in emergency rooms, and in outpatient departments and intensive care units of hospitals. Patients may have chronic conditions that threaten their lives, or have birth defects or accident-connected disabilities affecting their heart, lungs, or other body organs. Sophisticated equipment may be necessary to help people continue breathing. Respiratory therapists assist patients with systems and procedures such as airway management, artificial mechanical ventilation, external cardiac massage, and other heart and lung support measures. Many patients who might not otherwise have survived are now returning to active lives. Respiratory therapists also perform patient care in carrying out physicians' orders with specific therapeutic measures. They may provide and recommend specialized respiratory care. They are concerned about total patient welfare, realizing that some procedures may affect a patient's overall physiologic status. Respiratory therapists use a variety of testing techniques to assist in medical research and diagnosis of disease in performing their function as a part of the health care team.
The respiratory therapy program offers a Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy degree. In the first two years of college, students take prerequisite courses so that they may enter the professional portion of the degree program in the junior year. Counselors assist the students in choosing the proper beginning courses. Students apply for admission to the respiratory therapy program in the fall semester one year prior to their anticipated entry. The admission process includes a personal interview during the spring semester. The curriculum provides an understanding of the biological and physical sciences and disease processes, as well as of the technical equipment and procedures necessary to prepare graduates to function as important members of the health care team. Students become acquainted with the field through classes, laboratories, and in-hospital clinical experiences. Six hospitals in Indianapolis provide laboratory and direct patient care experience.
Please consult the IUPUI bulletin for additional admission requirements and prerequisite courses.
Only the first two years of this program are available at Kokomo.
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