Course Descriptions

Division of Allied Health Science

John O. Hughey, Chairperson

John O. Hughey, Radiography Program Director

Clinical Assistant Professors: Hughey (Radiography and MIT), D. Mishler (MIT and Radiography), Sebastian- Thomason (Radiography)

ADVISING

For academic advising on any of the allied health or related programs, see John O. Hughey, Chairperson of Allied Health Sciences. Further information is available in the division office, Hunt Hall 106.

IU KOKOMO PROGRAMS

Coding Technology Certificate

Students may complete this certificate entirely at Kokomo

New regulations that govern the payment of health service claims issued by various government entities, and also by third-party agencies, have created a sharp growth in the demand for qualified coders. Although most coding positions, at present, do not require associate or bachelor = s degrees in health information, this growth career field does require specialized training in areas that are related to insurance and health care in general. The Coding Technology Certificate program has been developed to meet the need for quality training for individuals interested in pursuing this field, and combines an understanding of medical terminology and the disease process with ICD-9-CM and CPT coding principles and guidelines.

Certificate Requirements

Students must successfully complete A215 Basic Human Anatomy, P215 Basic Human Physiology, C209 Greek and Latin Elements in Medical Terminology, J200 Microbiology and Immunology, M190 Medical Coding I, M191 Medical Coding II, and M192 Introduction ot HIM & reimbursement methodologies with a minimum grade of C in each course.

Coding Technology Courses C Kokomo

Note: The university reserves the right to cancel courses for insufficient enrollment.

P = prerequisite R = recommended

C = corequisite * = lab fee

AHLT-M

102 Clinical Experience I (3 cr.) Clinical assessment in systems and processes for collecting, maintaining, and disseminating health-related information, development of professional attitude for interacting with other professions and consumers in the health care industry.

190 Coding I(3 cr.) The study of ICD-9-CM coding and classification principles and CPT coding principles, as used in acute ambulatory and long-term care facilities.

191 Coding II(3 cr.) Advanced principles of the ICD-9-CM classification system; optimization; DRG =s, sequencing, reimbursement; application of CPT coding principles in 192 Introduction to Health Information Management and Reimbursement Methodologies (3 cr.) Introduction to Health Information Management, health records, standards, regulations and content. Overview of release of information principles, privacy and security. Reimbursement methodologies including Medicare, third party payors, ambulatory settings, and physician practices.

Medical Imaging Technology

Students may complete this program entirely at Kokomo .

The medical imaging technologist in radiologic sciences is a skilled radiographer qualified to provide patient service in vascular and intervention procedures, computed tomography, ultrasonography, magnetic resonance imaging, mammography and bone density. These areas represent the most advanced imaging in diagnostic radiology. Effective medical imaging technologists utilize principles of radiation protection as they determine exposure factors and position patients for a variety of examinations. They are also capable of assisting in surgical procedures performed during the examination, assessing the technical quality of the image, and providing 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 specialty examinations, depending on their major area of concentration.

Radiography

Students may complete this program entirely at Kokomo .

Radiography is a science involving the medical use of X-rays in the diagnosis of disease. A radiologist is a physician specializing in this science, and a radiographer is the technical assistant to the radiologist. Radiographers make up the largest group of imaging professionals. Their principal duties consist of performing X-ray examinations of patients. They also assist in fluoroscopic examinations and in special radiographic procedures. Tasks performed by radiographers vary.

Radiographers must be able to handle seriously ill and injured patients to obtain the maximum amount of information without injury to the patient and with the least amount of pain and discomfort from the examination. They may assist the radiologist, a specially trained physician, in some complex procedures, often involving the injection of opaque media through needles or catheters. Radiographers must be well trained and experienced in aseptic techniques, requiring skills often comparable to those of nurses in some specialties. Most radiographers are employed in hospitals, clinics, and physicians = offices. Graduates receive an Associate of Science degree and are eligible to take the certification examination of The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) to become certified as a Registered Radiographer R.T. (R).

Please consult the Kokomo Allied Health Division Office for additional admission requirements and prerequisite courses.

Radiologic Science Courses B Kokomo

Note: The university reserves the right to cancel courses for insufficient enrollment.

P = prerequisite R = recommended

C = corequisite * = lab fee.

AHLT-R

100 Orientation to Radiologic Technology (2 cr.)

C or P: R 101, R 102, and R 181. Introduction to the field of radiology and its history. Students learned proper ethical standards, become acquainted with the duties and responsibilities in personal care for the patient, and investigate radiation protection for the patient and personnel.

101 Radiologic Procedures 1 (4 cr.)

C or P: R 100, R 102, and R 181. Concepts in radiography with emphasis on the radiographic procedures used to demonstrate the skeletal system.*

102 Principles of Radiography I (3 cr.)

C or P: R 101, R 181. Basic concepts of radiation, its production, and its interactions with matter. Includes the production of the radiographic image and film processing.

181 Clinical Experience in Radiography I (4 cr.)

C or P: R 100. Clinical application of radiographic positioning, exposure techniques, and departmental procedures in all phases of radiologic technology, under the direct supervision of a registered technologist until mastery of clinical objectives is reached.*

182 Clinical Experience in Radiography II (4 cr.)

P: R 101 and R 181. Clinical application of radiographic positioning, exposure techniques, and departmental procedures in all phases of radiologic technology, under the direct supervision of a registered technologist until mastery of clinical objectives is reached.*

200 Pathology (2 cr.)

P: ANAT-A 215 and PHSL-P 215. A survey of the changes that occur in the diseased state to include general concepts of disease, causes of disease, clinical symptoms and treatment, and diseases that affect specific body systems.

201 Radiographic Procedures II (4 cr.)

C or P: R 101, and R 182. Concepts in radiography with emphasis on radiographic procedures used to demonstrate the skull and those requiring the use of contrast media.*

202 Principles of Radiography II (3 cr.)

C or P: R 102, R 201, and R 181. Continuation of R102 with emphasis on the properties that affect the quality of the radiographic image.

205 Radiographic Procedures III (4 cr.)

C or P: R 201 and R 222. Concepts in radiography with emphasis on special radiographic procedures and related imaging modalities.*

207 Current Topics in Radiography (2 cr.) Individual and group study focusing on the state of the art in radiography.

208 Topics in Radiography (2 cr.)

Selected topics in radiography. May be repeated for credit if topics differ. Prerequisites may exist for some topics.

222 Principles of Radiography III (3 cr.)

P: R 202. Continuation of R202 with emphasis on the application of radiography principles on imaging equipment.

250 Physics Applied to Radiology (3 cr.)

P: MATH-M 117. Fundamentals of radiation physics, X-ray generation, and equipment quality control.

260 Radiation Biology and Protection in Diagnostic Radiology (3 cr.)

P: R 250. Study of the biological effects of ionizing radiation and the standards and methods of protection. Emphasis is placed on X-ray interactions. Also included are discussions on radiation exposure standards and radiation monitoring.

281 Clinical Experience in Radiography III (5 cr.)

P: R 201 and R 182. Clinical application of radiographic positioning, exposure techniques, and departmental procedures in all phases of radiologic technology, under the direct supervision of a registered technologist until mastery of clinical objectives is reached.*

282 Clinical Experience in Radiography IV (5 cr.)

283 Clinical Experience in Radiography V (5 cr.)

P: R 201 and R 182. Clinical application of radiography positioning, exposure techniques, and departmental procedures in all phases of radiologic technology, under the direct supervision of a registered technologist until mastery of clinical objectives is reached.*

290 Comprehensive Experience (5 cr.)

P: R 281, R 282, and R 283. Clinical application of radiographic positioning, exposure techniques, and departmental procedures in all phases of radiologic technology under the direct supervision of a registered technologist. Successful completion involves mastery of all clinical aspects of the program.*

404 Sectional Imaging Anatomy (3 cr.) An in-depth study of sectional anatomy pertinent to ultrasound, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging. Standard transverse, parasagittal, and coronal planes are included, utilizing images from all three imaging modalities. A discussion of technique, artifacts, and pathology-related alterations of cross-sectional anatomic appearances is included.

405 Advanced Diagnostic Imaging I (3 cr.) Physics and imaging concepts in cardiovascular interventional technology, computed tomography, diagnostic medical sonography, and magnetic resonance imaging.

406 Advanced Diagnostic Imaging II (3 cr.) Procedural concepts in cardiovascular interventional technology, computed tomography, diagnostic medical sonography, and magnetic resonance imaging. Image analysis of normal and abnormal studies will be presented.

407 Seminar: Advanced Medical Imaging Technology (3 cr.) Seminar in advanced imaging modalities. Topics will vary.

408 Topics in Radiologic Sciences (3 cr.) Study of selected topics in radiologic sciences. May be repeated once for credit if topics differ.

409 Senior Project in Medical Imaging Technology (3 cr.) Independent readings and research on a selected medical imaging topic. A paper in publishable form must be written as part of the project.

481 Clinical Practicum: Vascular Imaging (6 cr.) Clinical experience in the performance of vascular and neurological imaging studies.*

482 Clinical Practicum: Computed Tomography (6 cr.) Clinical experience in the performance of computed tomographic imaging studies.*

483 Clinical Practicum: Magnetic Resonance Imaging (6 cr.) Clinical experience in the performance of magnetic resonance imaging studies.*

484 Clinical Practicum: Ultrasound Imaging (6 cr.) Clinical experience in the performance of ultrasound imaging studies.*

485 Clinical Practicum (6 cr.) Clinical experience in various radiological modalities – Variable topics.*