, B.S., B.S. The Program offers two paths toward completing the major: an on-campus program in radiologic technology, diagnostic medical sonography, or radiation therapy for students who have not completed a radiation sciences modality; or an online program for registered radiologic technologists who would like to earn a Bachelor of Science degree by distance education. Undergraduate study in radiation sciences is guided by the academic rules and procedures outlined under Undergraduate Rules and Procedures in the Carver College of Medicine section of the Catalog. Requirements The Bachelor of Science with a major in radiation sciences requires a minimum of 0 s.h. Work for the on-campus degree includes a set of courses that are prerequisite to entering the radiation sciences major, completion of one of six radiation sciences professional programs, and elective course work sufficient to complete the minimum of 0 s.h. required for graduation. Students must complete the radiation sciences professional program at the University of Iowa. Registered radiologic technologists interested in earning the degree by distance education should see RT to B.S. (Online) [p. 9] in this section of the Catalog. Admission to the radiation sciences major is competitive and selective; acceptance into a professional program or the major is not guaranteed. Students who wish to enter the major must first be admitted to the University of Iowa as College of Liberal Arts and (CLAS) students with a radiation sciences interest. As CLAS students, they must apply to the radiation sciences professional program of their choice by January of the year in which they wish to enter; see Apply on the Program website. Transfer students are encouraged to apply in early December to allow for time for transfer course articulation. Accepted students enter a professional program, the radiation sciences major, and the Carver College of Medicine the following fall semester. Applicants for admission to the University of Iowa whose first language is not English are strongly encouraged to complete the University of Iowa English Proficiency Evaluation and satisfy the University's English Proficiency Requirements before they apply to a professional program. Students must have permission to register for a full academic load before they may be admitted to a radiation sciences professional program. The radiation sciences major requires students to complete a minimum of two years of a high school world language prior to admission. For additional information on UI admission requirements, contact the University's Office of Admissions. First-year and transfer applicants admitted to the College of Liberal Arts and as radiation sciences interest students must complete all courses that are prerequisite to the radiation sciences major (including approved transfer equivalents) by June before they may begin one of the radiation sciences professional programs and enter the major. The only exception to this deadline is that the physics course required for the diagnostic medical sonography program may be completed in the summer session. Prerequisite courses vary slightly depending on which professional program a student wishes to enter. Students who have declared a radiation sciences interest but have not yet applied and been accepted to a professional program are advised at the University's Academic Advising Center. After they have been accepted to a professional program, they are advised by the Program. Upon successful completion of the professional program, students are eligible to apply for national certification exams for their program's specialty area(s). Once they have completed the professional program and all other requirements for graduation, they are granted a Bachelor of Science degree. The Bachelor of Science with a major in radiation sciences requires the following work. Prerequisites to the Radiation Major Students must complete the following prerequisite courses (-7 s.h.) before they may enter the program and the major. Students who wish to enter the radiation therapy professional program must complete a total of 60 s.h. of college course work, including the following prerequisites, before they may enter the program and the major. Students are advised for success, based on academic strength, not necessarily for a four-year plan. Prerequisite courses for the radiologic technology and diagnostic medical sonography professional programs may take more than one year to complete. Prerequisite courses for the radiation therapy professional program may take more than two years to complete. Rhetoric This course: RHET:00 Rhetoric Anatomy ACB:0 Principles of Human Anatomy HHP:00 Human Anatomy HHP:0 Human Anatomy Lecture with HHP:0 Anatomy for Human Physiology HHP: Anatomy for Human Physiology with Physiology HHP:00 HHP:0 Fundamentals of Human Physiology Fundamentals of Human Physiology with oratory HHP:00 Human Physiology HHP:0 Human Physiology with oratory Physics
, B.S. Students interested in diagnostic medical sonography or radiation therapy programs complete one of these: PHYS:00 Basic Physics - PHYS: College Physics I Quantitative or Formal Reasoning MATH:00 Elementary Functions MATH:0 Mathematics for the Biological Psychology This course: PSY:00 Elementary Psychology Medical Terminology This course: CLSA:70 Medical and Technical Terminology Culture, Society, and the Arts Two courses for s.h. each in two of these areas: Diversity and Inclusion Historical Perspectives International and Global Issues Literary, Visual, and Performing Arts Values and Culture See GE CLAS Core (College of Liberal Arts and ) in the Catalog for approved courses in the culture, society, and the arts areas listed above. Recommended Pre-Major Work The Program recommends that before students submit an application to a radiation sciences professional program and the major, they job-shadow a professional who works in their area of interest, gain hands-on patient care experience, and complete the following additional preparatory courses. These courses: RSP:00 Introduction to the Radiation BIOL:0 Human Biology CHEM:070 General Chemistry I CHEM:0 Principles of Chemistry I PHYS:00 Basic Physics - PHYS: College Physics I CS:00 Principles of Computing MSCI:00 Business Computing Essentials STAT:00 Elementary Statistics and Inference STAT:0 Biostatistics STAT: Introduction to Statistical Methods Electives In order to earn the minimum of 0 s.h. required for graduation, students may need to complete elective course work in addition to the prerequisite course work listed above and one of the professional programs in medical imaging. They should plan their elective courses in consultation with their advisor. Professional Programs Students must complete one of the following on-campus radiation sciences professional programs at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics: radiologic technology and computed tomography [p. ]; radiologic technology and magnetic resonance imaging [p. ]; radiologic technology and cardiovascular interventional [p. ]; diagnostic medical sonography and general/vascular [p. ]; diagnostic medical sonography and cardiac/vascular [p. ]; or radiation therapy [p. 7]. Each program offers modality-specific didactic and supervised clinical education courses. Graduates of the professional programs and associated internships are eligible to apply for one or more certification exams. The radiologic technology programs and diagnostic medical sonography programs last three years, and the radiation therapy program lasts two years. Each program begins in the fall. Students must apply to the program of their choice by January of the year in which they intend to enter the program. Students must first apply to the College of Liberal Arts and (CLAS) as a radiation sciences interest major and complete all prerequisite course work. Students with transfer credit are encouraged to apply to CLAS by early December to allow time for transcript course articulation. Admission to all radiation sciences professional programs is competitive; each program accepts a limited number of students and acceptance is not guaranteed. In addition to the prerequisite courses listed above, students must have earned a cumulative college g.p.a. of at least.0 prior to professional program admission. Diagnostic Medical Sonography A diagnostic medical sonographer is a skilled professional who uses high-frequency sound wave equipment to create diagnostic images and data that assist health care professionals in their diagnosis of patients with disease. Ultrasound imaging is used on many parts of the body, including the abdomen, heart, blood vessels, and the developing fetus of a pregnant woman. When determining normal and abnormal findings, the sonographer must demonstrate sectional anatomy through transducer manipulation. The sonographer uses independent judgment in recognizing the need to extend the scope of the study according to the diagnostic findings. The sonographer spends extended time with the patient obtaining a thorough history
, B.S. of symptoms, explaining the exam, answering questions, and performing the exam. Each of the radiation sciences diagnostic medical sonography (DMS) degree tracks consist of two professional programs DMS and general and vascular sonography or DMS and cardiac and vascular sonography. Each of these threeyear programs is selective and competitive; acceptance is not guaranteed. Students must satisfy all UI admission requirements, complete all prerequisites, and be accepted into the diagnostic medical sonography professional program following an application and selection process; see Diagnostic Medical Sonography on the Program website. Diagnostic Medical Sonography and General and Vascular Sonography The diagnostic medical sonography program in general and vascular sonography provides a multispecialty education in obstetrical, abdominal, and vascular sonography (ultrasound imaging). Students learn about sonographic imaging and evaluation, hemodynamics and Doppler evaluation, sonography equipment, sectional anatomy, pathology, patient care, medical ethics, and quality assurance methods. They become proficient in using sonographic imaging equipment and in performing obstetrical and gynecological, abdominal, and vascular sonographic procedures, including invasive procedures, emergency exams, and -D imaging. They also participate in supervised clinical education. Elective courses are available in pediatric and breast sonography. apply for the national certification exams in diagnostic medical sonography in the specialty areas of obstetrics and gynecology, abdomen, and vascular technology. Students who will have completed all prerequisite courses by June (except physics, which may be completed in the summer session) are eligible to apply to this three-year program. Application deadline is January. Nine students are accepted into this track each year, which begins in the fall. RSP:0 Pathology for Radiation RSP:0 Patient Care for the RSCI:0 Vascular Anatomy (online) CS:00 Principles of Computing - or MSCI:00 Business Computing Essentials STAT:00 Elementary Statistics and Inference RSP:0 Medical Ethics and Law RSCI:0 Electrocardiogram and Hemodynamics (online) RSCT:00 Sectional Anatomy for Imaging (online) RSMS:0 Foundations of Sonography RSMS: Foundations of Sonography RSMS: Diagnostic Medical Internship I RSMS:0 Abdominal Sonography I RSMS: Abdominal Sonography I RSMS:0 Obstetrical and Gynecological Sonography I RSMS: Obstetrical and Gynecological Sonography I RSMS:0 Vascular Sonography I RSMS: Vascular Sonography I RSMS: Diagnostic Medical Internship II RSMS:0 Sonography Principles, Physics, and Instrumentation RSMS: Sonography Principles, Physics, and Instrumentation RSMS:0 Abdominal Sonography II RSMS:0 Obstetrical and Gynecological Sonography II RSMS:70 Vascular Sonography II RSMS: Diagnostic Medical Internship III RSMS: Abdominal Sonography II RSMS:76 Vascular Sonography II RSMS:60 Breast Sonography (online RSMS:00 Pediatric Sonography (online RSP:0 RSMS:0 Advanced Sonography RSMS: Advanced Sonography RSMS: Diagnostic Medical Internship IV RSP:0 Quality RSMS: Diagnostic Medical Internship V RSMS:0 Multidisciplinary Capstone Seminar Elective (if needed)
, B.S. Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Cardiac and Vascular Sonography The diagnostic medical sonography program in cardiac and vascular sonography provides a multispecialty education in cardiac (echocardiography) and vascular sonography (ultrasound imaging). Students learn about sonographic imaging and evaluation, hemodynamics and Doppler evaluation, sonography equipment, sectional anatomy, pathology, patient care, medical ethics, and quality assurance methods. They become proficient in using sonographic imaging equipment and in performing cardiac and vascular sonographic procedures, including invasive procedures, emergency exams, and -D imaging. They also participate in supervised clinical education. apply for the national certification exams in diagnostic medical sonography in the specialty areas of cardiac (echocardiography) and vascular technology. Students who have completed all prerequisite courses by June (except physics, which may be completed in the summer session) are eligible to apply to this three-year program. Application deadline is January. Six students are accepted into this track each year, which begins in the fall. RSP:0 Pathology for Radiation RSP:0 Patient Care for the RSCI:0 Vascular Anatomy (online) Recommended elective credit: CS:00 Principles of Computing - or MSCI:00 Business Computing Essentials STAT:00 Elementary Statistics and Inference RSP:0 Medical Ethics and Law RSCI:0 Electrocardiogram and Hemodynamics (online) RSCT:00 Sectional Anatomy for Imaging (online) RSMS:0 Foundations of Sonography RSMS: Foundations of Sonography RSMS: Diagnostic Medical Internship I RSMS:00 Cardiac Sonography I RSMS:0 Cardiac Sonography I RSMS:0 Vascular Sonography I RSMS: Vascular Sonography I RSMS:0 Cardiac Physiology and Hemodynamics Electives (if needed) RSMS:0 Cardiac Sonography II RSMS:06 Cardiac Sonography II RSMS: Diagnostic Medical Internship II RSMS:0 Sonography Principles, Physics, and Instrumentation RSMS: Sonography Principles, Physics, and Instrumentation RSMS:70 Vascular Sonography II RSMS: Diagnostic Medical Internship III RSMS:76 Vascular Sonography II RSP:0 RSMS:0 Advanced Sonography RSMS: Advanced Sonography RSMS: Diagnostic Medical Internship IV RSMS:0 Advanced Cardiac Sonography RSMS: Advanced Cardiac Sonography RSP:0 Quality RSMS: Diagnostic Medical Internship V RSMS:0 Multidisciplinary Capstone Seminar Electives (if needed) Radiologic Technology A radiologic technologist is a professional, qualified by education and clinical experience, who provides radiological (x-ray) services using a variety of exams and procedures. While utilizing excellent patient care skills, the technologist operates radiological equipment so that optimum radiographic quality is achieved with the minimum radiation exposure to the patient. Radiographers are employed primarily in hospitals, clinics, and doctors' offices, where they work closely with other members of the health care team to help diagnose and treat patients. Each of the radiation sciences radiologic technology (RT) degree tracks consist of three professional programs RT and computed tomography (CT), RT and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), or RT and cardiovascular interventional (CVI). Each of these three-year programs is selective and competitive; acceptance is not guaranteed. Students must satisfy all UI admission requirements, complete all prerequisites, and be accepted into the radiologic technology professional program following an application and selection
, B.S. process; see Radiologic Technology on the Program website. Radiologic Technology and The radiologic technology component of this program provides education in pathology, radiation biology, radiation protection, patient care, and ethics. Students learn about radiographic procedures, imaging, and evaluation. They become acquainted with imaging equipment, study quality assurance, and participate in supervised clinical education in radiography and computed tomography (CT). The computed tomography component concentrates on sectional anatomy, single and multislice CT, electron beam CT, physiologic and -D imaging, CT simulation, physics and imaging, and procedures and pathology. apply for the national certification exams in radiography and computed tomography. Students who will have completed all prerequisite courses by June are eligible to apply to this three-year program. Application deadline is January. Six students are accepted into this track each year, which begins in the fall. RSP:0 Pathology for Radiation RSP:0 Patient Care for the RSP:0 Radiation Safety and Radiobiology RSRT:0 Radiographic Procedures and Analysis I RSRT:0 Radiologic Technology Clinical Internship I RSP:0 Medical Ethics and Law RSRT: Radiologic Technology Clinical Internship II RSRT:0 Radiographic Procedures II RSRT:0 Radiographic Analysis II RSRT:0 Radiographic Fluoroscopic Procedures Second Year, Summer RSCT:00 Sectional Anatomy for Imaging (online) RSRT: Radiologic Technology Clinical Internship III RSRT: RSRT: RSRT:0 RSCI:0 Radiographic Procedures and Analysis III Radiologic Technology Clinical Internship IV Radiographic and Digital Imaging Electrocardiogram and Hemodynamics (online) RSRT:0 Emotional Intelligence for the Health Care Professional RSRT: Radiologic Technology Clinical Internship V RSRT:0 Radiographic Physics and Imaging Equipment RSCI:0 Vascular Anatomy (online) RSCT:0 Clinical Internship I RSRT: Radiologic Technology Clinical Internship VI RSP:0 RSCT: RSCT:0 RSCT:0 RSRT: Clinical Internship II Procedures I (online) Physical Principles and QC (online) Radiologic Technology Clinical Internship VII RSP:0 Quality RSCT:0 CT/MRI Pathology (online) RSCT: Procedures II (online) RSCT: Clinical Internship III RSRT: Radiologic Technology Clinical Internship VIII Radiologic Technology and Magnetic Resonance Imaging The radiologic technology component of this program provides education in pathology, radiation biology, radiation protection, patient care, and ethics. Students learn about radiographic procedures, imaging, and evaluation. They become acquainted with imaging equipment, study quality assurance, and participate in supervised clinical education in radiography and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The magnetic resonance imaging component offers intensive study and practice in MRI, including patient care procedures, pathophysiology, physics, sectional anatomy, and instrumentation. apply for the national certification exams in radiography and magnetic resonance imaging. Students who will have completed all prerequisite courses by June are eligible to apply to this three-year program. Application deadline is January. Six students are accepted into this track each year, which begins in the fall.
6, B.S. RSP:0 Pathology for Radiation RSP:0 Patient Care for the RSP:0 Radiation Safety and Radiobiology RSRT:0 Radiographic Procedures and Analysis I RSRT:0 Radiologic Technology Clinical Internship I RSP:0 Medical Ethics and Law RSRT: Radiologic Technology Clinical Internship II RSRT:0 Radiographic Procedures II RSRT:0 Radiographic Analysis II RSRT:0 Radiographic Fluoroscopic Procedures Second Year, Summer RSCT:00 Sectional Anatomy for Imaging (online) RSRT: Radiologic Technology Clinical Internship III RSRT: RSRT: RSRT:0 Radiographic Procedures and Analysis III Radiologic Technology Clinical Internship IV Radiographic and Digital Imaging RSCT:0 CT/MRI Pathology (online) RSMR:0 Fundamentals for the MRI Technologist (online) RSRT:0 Emotional Intelligence for the Health Care Professional RSRT: Radiologic Technology Clinical Internship V RSRT:0 Radiographic Physics and Imaging Equipment RSCI:0 Vascular Anatomy (online) RSMR:60 MRI Clinical Internship I RSRT: Radiologic Technology Clinical Internship VI RSP:0 RSMR:0 MRI Procedures I (online) RSMR:0 MRI Acquisition and Principles I (online) RSMR:70 MRI Clinical Internship II RSRT: Radiologic Technology Clinical Internship VII RSP:0 Quality RSMR:0 MRI Procedures II (online) RSMR:0 MRI Acquisition and Principles II (online) RSMR:7 MRI Clinical Internship III RSRT: Radiologic Technology Clinical Internship VIII Radiologic Technology and Cardiovascular Interventional The radiologic technology component of this program provides education in pathology, radiation biology, radiation protection, patient care, and ethics. Students learn about radiographic procedures, imaging, and evaluation. They become acquainted with imaging equipment, study quality assurance, and participate in supervised clinical education in radiography, cardiac interventional, and peripheral/neurological interventional. The cardiovascular interventional component concentrates on imaging equipment; pharmacology; sterile techniques; cardiac monitoring; vascular anatomy and physiology; cardiovascular, peripheral, and neurological procedures and pathology; therapeutic intervention techniques; and digital angiography. apply for the national certification exams in radiography, vascular interventional technology, and cardiac interventional technology. Students who will have completed all prerequisite courses by June are eligible to apply to this three-year program. Application deadline is January. Two students are accepted into this track each year, which begins in the fall. RSP:0 Pathology for Radiation RSP:0 Patient Care for the RSP:0 Radiation Safety and Radiobiology RSRT:0 Radiographic Procedures and Analysis I RSRT:0 Radiologic Technology Clinical Internship I RSP:0 Medical Ethics and Law RSRT: Radiologic Technology Clinical Internship II RSRT:0 Radiographic Procedures II RSRT:0 Radiographic Analysis II RSRT:0 Radiographic Fluoroscopic Procedures Second Year, Summer RSCT:00 Sectional Anatomy for Imaging (online) RSRT: Radiologic Technology Clinical Internship III
, B.S. 7 RSRT: Radiographic Procedures and Analysis III RSRT: Radiologic Technology Clinical Internship IV RSRT:0 Radiographic and Digital Imaging RSCI:0 Vascular Anatomy (online) RSRT:0 Emotional Intelligence for the Health Care Professional RSRT:0 Radiographic Physics and Imaging Equipment RSRT: Radiologic Technology Clinical Internship V RSCI:0 CVI Principles (online) RSCI:90 CVI Clinical Internship (online) RSRT: Radiologic Technology Clinical Internship VI RSP:0 RSCI:0 RSCI:0 RSCI:80 RSRT: CVI Peripheral Procedures and Pathology (online) CVI Neurology and Nonvascular Procedures and Pathology (online) Vascular Interventional Clinical Internship Radiologic Technology Clinical Internship VII RSP:0 Quality RSCI:0 Electrocardiogram and Hemodynamics (online) RSCI:60 CVI Cardiac Procedures and Pathology (online) RSCI:70 Cardiac Interventional Clinical Internship RSRT: Radiologic Technology Clinical Internship VIII Radiation Therapy A radiation therapist functions as a member of a team with physicians (radiation oncologist), physicists, dosimetrists, and nurses to provide treatment using ionizing radiation sources for patients with malignant and some benign diseases. The radiation therapist is responsible for the daily delivery of the prescribed treatment according to the treatment plan prepared by their physician in consultation with the medical physicist. The therapist works with the oncology nurse in the daily assessment of the patient's status and needs during their course of therapy. Radiation therapists are employed in radiation therapy facilities located in hospitals and freestanding centers. Students completing the Radiation Therapy Program are trained to deliver therapeutic radiation. This two-year program is selective and competitive; acceptance is not guaranteed. Since the program duration is two years, students must have completed a total of 60 s.h., including prerequisite courses by June, prior to the start of the program. Students must satisfy all UI admission requirements, complete all prerequisites, and be accepted into the Radiation Therapy professional program following an application and selection process; see Radiation Therapy on the Program website. Training is provided by University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics faculty in the Department of Radiation Oncology, with a hands-on component under the close guidance of licensed radiation therapists. Radiation Therapy The radiation therapy professional program teaches theory and techniques of radiation therapy technology, with emphasis on competence in areas of oncology treatment planning, treatment delivery, dosimetry, and use of megavoltage radiation-producing equipment to administer treatment. Students participate in clinical education in radiation therapy. Radiation therapy students also complete course work in sectional anatomy and computed tomography (CT)/magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) pathology. Students have the option of completing course work in CT procedures and physics, MRI fundamentals and acquisition, or courses in both modalities. apply for the national certification exam in radiation therapy. Students will have completed the course work but not the clinical component to be eligible to apply for the national certification exam in computed tomography and/or magnetic resonance imaging. Students typically apply to this two-year program during their sophomore year and begin it in fall of their junior year. Application deadline is January. Seven students are accepted into this track each year. The second year schedule is recommended. CHEM:070 General Chemistry I - or CHEM:0 Principles of Chemistry I CS:00 Principles of Computing - or MSCI:00 Business Computing Essentials PHYS:00 Basic Physics - or PHYS: College Physics I Electives CHEM:080 General Chemistry II - or CHEM:0 Principles of Chemistry II PHYS: College Physics II STAT:00 Elementary Statistics and Inference or STAT:0 Biostatistics or STAT: Introduction to Statistical Methods Electives Upon acceptance into the radiation therapy professional program, students will complete required courses and internships during their third and fourth years.
8, B.S. RSP:0 Pathology for Radiation RSP:0 Patient Care for the RSP:0 Radiation Safety and Radiobiology RSTH:00 Introduction to Radiation Therapy RSTH:0 Medical Physics I RSTH:0 Radiation Therapy Clinical Internship I RSP:0 Medical Ethics and Law RSCT:00 Sectional Anatomy for Imaging (online) RSTH:0 Principles of Radiation Therapy I RSTH: Medical Physics II RSTH: Radiation Therapy Clinical Internship II Students choose from three options for course work in their last year of the program, starting with the summer before the fourth year. Option (MRI Course Work) Both of these: RSMR:0 Fundamentals for the MRI Technologist (online) RSTH: Radiation Therapy Clinical Internship III RSCI:0 RSP:0 RSMR:0 RSTH:0 RSTH: RSMR:0 Vascular Anatomy (online MRI Acquisition and Principles I (online) Principles of Radiation Therapy II Radiation Therapy Clinical Internship IV MRI Procedures I (online RSP:0 Quality RSCT:0 CT/MRI Pathology (online) RSTH: Radiation Therapy Clinical Internship V RSTH:0 Radiation Therapy Capstone RSMR:0 RSMR:0 MRI Procedures II (online MRI Acquisition and Principles II (online Option (CT Course Work) This course: RSTH: Radiation Therapy Clinical Internship III RSCI:0 RSP:0 RSCT:0 RSCT:0 RSTH:0 RSTH: Vascular Anatomy (online Procedures I (online) Physical Principles and QC (online) Principles of Radiation Therapy II Radiation Therapy Clinical Internship IV RSP:0 Quality RSCT:0 CT/MRI Pathology (online) RSTH: Radiation Therapy Clinical Internship V RSTH:0 Radiation Therapy Capstone RSCT: Procedures II (online Option (CT and MRI Course Work) Both of these: RSMR:0 Fundamentals for the MRI Technologist (online) RSTH: Radiation Therapy Clinical Internship III RSCI:0 RSP:0 RSCT:0 RSTH:0 Vascular Anatomy (online Physical Principles and QC (online) Principles of Radiation Therapy II
, B.S. 9 RSTH: RSCT:0 RSMR:0 RSMR:0 Radiation Therapy Clinical Internship IV Procedures I (online MRI Acquisition and Principles I (online MRI Procedures I (online RSP:0 Quality RSCT:0 CT/MRI Pathology (online) RSTH: Radiation Therapy Clinical Internship V RSTH:0 Radiation Therapy Capstone RSCT: Procedures II (online RSMR:0 MRI Procedures II (online RSMR:0 MRI Acquisition and Principles II (online RT to B.S. (Online) The RT to B.S. is an online program designed for registered radiologic technologists who wish to earn a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in radiation sciences by distance education. The program requires a minimum of 0 s.h. Students who successfully complete a radiologic technology (RT) program are awarded 60 s.h. of credit. They also are awarded credit for equivalent course work that is prerequisite to entering the major. Upon admission to the major, students complete an online modality, advanced courses, and electives for graduation. Students choose one of three online modalities: cardiovascular interventional (CVI), computed tomography (CT), or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The modalities do not require an internship. In order to be admitted to the radiation sciences major, students must pass the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) radiography board certification exam. They also must have completed all course work prerequisite to entering the major with a g.p.a. of at least.0, not including RT program courses. Students may count approved transfer credit toward the required prerequisites; learn more by visiting Transfer Courses in MyUI. Applicants for admission to the University of Iowa whose first language is not English are strongly encouraged to complete the University of Iowa English Proficiency Evaluation and satisfy the University's English Proficiency Requirements. The radiation sciences major requires students to complete a minimum of two years of a high school world language prior to admission. For additional information on UI admission requirements, contact the University's Office of Admissions. Prerequisites to the Radiation Major Students must complete the following prerequisite courses (-7 s.h.) before they may enter the radiation sciences major. Rhetoric RHET:00 Rhetoric Anatomy ACB:0 Principles of Human Anatomy HHP:00 Human Anatomy HHP:0 Human Anatomy Lecture with HHP:0 Anatomy for Human Physiology HHP: Anatomy for Human Physiology with Natural BIOL:0 Human Biology CHEM:070 General Chemistry I CHEM:0 Principles of Chemistry I HHP:00 Fundamentals of Human Physiology HHP:0 Fundamentals of Human Physiology with oratory HHP:00 Human Physiology HHP:0 Human Physiology with oratory PHYS:00 Basic Physics - PHYS: College Physics I Quantitative or Formal Reasoning MATH:00 Elementary Functions MATH:0 Mathematics for the Biological Psychology PSY:00 Elementary Psychology Medical Terminology CLSA:70 Medical and Technical Terminology Culture, Society, and the Arts Two courses for s.h. each in two of these areas: Diversity and Inclusion Historical Perspectives International and Global Issues Literary, Visual, and Performing Arts Values and Society See GE CLAS Core (College of Liberal Arts and ) in the Catalog for approved courses in the culture, society, and the arts areas listed above. Once students are admitted to the Carver College of Medicine and the radiation sciences major, they must at least complete their final consecutive 0 s.h. at the University of Iowa, including an online modality (- s.h.), two advanced courses (6 s.h.), and sufficient elective course work to
0, B.S. complete the minimum 0 s.h. and the final consecutive 0 s.h. required for graduation. Online Modality Students complete one of the following three online modalities. Cardiovascular Interventional The cardiovascular interventional online modality requires the following course work (total of s.h.). RSCI:0 Vascular Anatomy RSCI:0 CVI Principles RSCI:0 Electrocardiogram and Hemodynamics RSCI:0 CVI Peripheral Procedures and Pathology RSCI:0 CVI Neurology and Nonvascular Procedures and Pathology RSCI:60 CVI Cardiac Procedures and Pathology RSCT:00 Sectional Anatomy for Imaging The computed tomography online modality requires the following course work (total of s.h.). RSCI:0 Vascular Anatomy RSCI:0 Electrocardiogram and Hemodynamics RSCT:00 Sectional Anatomy for Imaging RSCT:0 CT/MRI Pathology RSCT:0 Procedures I RSCT: Procedures II RSCT:0 Physical Principles and QC Magnetic Resonance Imaging The magnetic resonance imaging online modality requires the following course work (total of s.h.). RSCI:0 Vascular Anatomy RSCT:00 Sectional Anatomy for Imaging RSCT:0 CT/MRI Pathology RSMR:0 Fundamentals for the MRI Technologist RSMR:0 MRI Procedures I RSMR:0 MRI Procedures II RSMR:0 MRI Acquisition and Principles I RSMR:0 MRI Acquisition and Principles II Course schedules can be found on the Online RT to BS page of the Program website. Advanced Courses Management and Leadership COMM:89 Organizational Leadership MGMT:00 Introduction to Management MGMT:00 Nonprofit Organizational Effectiveness I Statistics STAT:00 STAT: Electives Elementary Statistics and Inference Introduction to Statistical Methods Students choose elective course work to complete the minimum 0 s.h. required and the final consecutive 0 s.h. necessary to qualify for graduation. Career Advancement The majority of radiation sciences graduates are employed shortly after graduation. Graduates generally find jobs in hospitals, clinics, imaging centers, and physicians offices. With experience, and sometimes additional education, they may find related jobs in management, sales, education, or as application specialists. Some students choose to continue their education in a master's, physician assistant, or other related medical program. Most radiation sciences professionals with full-time jobs work 0 hours a week and may have holiday, weekend, evening, night, and on-call hours. Students who complete Iowa's professional radiation sciences programs are eligible to apply for national certification exams administered by the appropriate agency in order to practice. Licensure laws for radiographers, sonographers, and radiation therapists vary from state to state. Iowa is a licensing state, requiring radiographers to have a permit to practice. Passing the national exam is a criterion used to issue a permit to practice. More information on radiation sciences careers and outcomes may be found on the Program website. The Pomerantz Career Center offers multiple resources to help students find jobs.