If you have never attended or have not recently attended Ivy Tech Community College

1

• If you have never attended or have not recently
  attended Ivy Tech Community College
• Please contact the Admission Office at
• 812-298-2281 before going any further.

2
Radiologic Technology ProgramOnline Information
Session

• This PowerPoint will cover important information
  about the hybrid Radiologic Technology program,
  clinical sites, and the application process.

3
Radiologic Technology Program Overview

• The Rad Tech program at Ivy Tech Community
  College, Terre Haute is a hybrid program. This
  means you required to attend class one day a week
  at the Terre Haute campus with the rest of the
  course work being online.
• You MUST HAVE access to computer and a reliable
  internet connection if you are accepted to the
  program.
• In addition to the one day a week on campus, you
  will be required to do a clinical rotation at a
  hospital or x-ray clinic.
• If you are accepted to the program, your schedule
  will be
• 1st 2nd Semesters 2 days/week at clinical and
  1 day/week on campus
• 3rd Semester (Summer) 4 days/week at clinical
  and 1 day/week on campus
• 4th 5th Semesters 3 days/week at clinical and
  1 day/week on campus
• If accepted to the program, you may be assigned
  to any of our affiliated clinical sites
  regardless of where you live. Your clinical site
  will change each semester.

4
Radiologic Technology Program - Terre
HauteAffiliate Clinical Sites

• Union Hospital Terre Haute, Indiana
• APS Clinic Terre Haute, Indiana
• Terre Haute Regional Hospital Terre Haute,
  Indiana
• APS Bone and Joint Center Terre Haute,
  Indiana
• Premier Diagnostic Imaging (PDI) Terre Haute,
  Indiana
• Paris Community Hospital Paris, Illinois
• West Central Community Hospital Clinton,
  Indiana
• St. Vincent Clay County Hospital Brazil,
  Indiana
• Clay City Center for Family Medicine
  (CCCFM) Clay City, Indiana
• Sullivan County Community Hospital Sullivan,
  Indiana
• Greene County General Hospital Linton, Indiana
• Putnam County Hospital Greencastle, Indiana
• Morgan Hospital and Medical Center Martinsville,
  Indiana
• Bloomington Hospital Bloomington, Indiana
• First Health Care Group Bloomington, Indiana
• Internal Medicine Associates (IMA) Bloomington,
  Indiana
• Monroe Hospital Bloomington, Indiana
• SIRA Bloomington, Indiana
• Dunn Memorial Hospital Bedford, Indiana

5
Curriculum

• Associate of Science 78 Total Credit Hours
• First Semester (General Education Fall)
  Second Semester (General Education Spring)
• IVYT XXX College/Life Skills Elective APHY
  102 Anatomy Physiology II
• APHY 101 Anatomy Physiology I MATH 136 College
  Algebra
• MATH 111 Intermediate Algebra CINS 101
  Introduction to Microcomputers
• ENGL 111 English Composition COMM
  101 Introduction to Public Speaking
• HLHS 101 Medical Terminology OR
• COMM 102 Interpersonal Communications
• PSYC 101 Introduction to Psychology
• OR
• SOCI 111 Introduction to Sociology

6
Curriculumcontinued

• Associate of Science 78 Total Credit Hours
• First Semester (Program Fall) Fourth Semester
  (Program Fall)
• RADT 111 Orientation Patient Care RADT 203
  Radiographic Clinical Education IV
• RADT 113 Radiographic Positioning I Lab
  RADT 206 Radiobiology Radiation Protection
• RADT 114 Radiographic Clinical Education I RADT
  209 Radiographic Positioning IV Lab
• RADT 114 Radiation Physics Equipment
  Operation RADT 221 Pharmacology Advanced
  Procedures
• Second Semester (Program Spring) Fifth
  Semester (Program Spring)
• RADT 112 Image Production Evaluation I RADT
  204 Radiologic Clinical Education V Lab
• RADT 115 Radiographic Positioning II Lab RADT
  287 Radiologic Pathology Film Critique
• RADT 116 Radiographic Clinical Education II RADT
  299 General Examination Review
• RADT 201 Radiographic Positioning III Lab
• Third Semester (Program Summer)
• RADT 202 Radiographic Clinical Education III
• RADT 218 Image Production Evaluation II

7
What will I need to purchase for the program?

• Textbooks
• Uniforms
• Radiation Monitoring Badges (Dosimeters)
• Left Right Lead Film Markers
• Supplemental CD
• ID Badge
• Healthcare Provider CPR
• Immunizations including Hepatitis B
• 2-step Tuberculin Skin Test
• Eye exam
• Criminal Background Check
• The cost and timeline for these requirements
• will be given at orientation if you are accepted
• to the program.
• Example of the required Rad Tech uniform

8
Acceptance to the Program

• After reviewing all portfolios and ranking
  candidates by points, we will contact everyone
  that has been accepted.
• All acceptance is conditional, meaning a
  conditionally accepted candidates spot could be
  forfeited if she or he does not meet the
  requirements.
• We will also choose a number of alternate
  candidates. Alternate candidates are ranked
  according to the point system and offered a place
  if a conditionally accepted candidate declines or
  forfeits her or his spot. We may offer a spot to
  an alternate as late as the first week of the
  beginning semester for the program. An alternate
  candidates spot could be forfeited if she or he
  does not meet the requirements.
• We also send letters to those candidates not
  chosen for the program.
• Here are a few of the issues that will result in
  a forfeit regardless of point standing
• A candidate turned in an incomplete or late
  portfolio.
• A candidate did not pass or complete one of the
  required general education courses by the
  deadline.
• A candidate did not update the Rad Tech program
  or Ivy Tech with current contact information if
  we cannot contact you, we cannot accept you into
  the program.
• A candidate did not meet the requirements after
  being conditionally accepted (we will outline any
  requirements in the acceptance letters).
• Acceptance, alternate, and denial letters are
  sent by March 1st.

9
How do I start the application process?

• If you have not already done so, download an
  Application Packet at http//www.goivytech.net/pro
  grams/rad.html. Click on the green link called
  Application Packet (MS Word file)
• READ IT!!!!!
• Apply to the Radiologic Technology Program by
  November 1st. You are strongly encouraged to
  Apply Online at http//www.goivytech.net/programs/
  radinterview.html
• Finish this Online Information Session and fill
  out the questionnaire at the end (the
  questionnaire will take the place of the signed
  form indicating you attended an Information
  Session)
• Complete the four (4) required courses by
  December 31st
• Change for 2009 Students Complete TEAS test by
  December 31st
• Obtain copies of transcripts from Ivy Tech and
  any other Colleges you have attended unofficial
  is fine
• Write 1-2 page research paper on What is a Rad
  Tech?
• Place above documents in a portfolio and turn in
  by January 2nd
• Complete the rest of the general education
  classes with a passing grade by the end of the
  Spring semester

10
Applying to the Program

• You may skip this section if you are sure you
  have already applied to the program.
• Application to the College IS NOT an application
  to the Radiologic Technology program. Applying to
  the Rad Tech program is a separate occurrence
  from applying to attend Ivy Tech.
• Application to the Terre Haute Rad Tech program
  IS NOT application to the Indianapolis or Marion
  Rad Tech programs. If you are interested in
  applying for the Rad Tech program at another Ivy
  Tech campus, please contact the appropriate
  campus for further information on their
  respective application processes.
• You may apply using the paper application on page
  2 of the Application Packet, but you are strongly
  encouraged to apply online at http//www.goivytech
  .net/programs/radinterview.html
• It is VERY important to keep us updated with any
  changes to your personal information (i.e.
  address, contact number, contact email) Contact
  Erin Cockrum at [phone] or
  ecockrum_at_ivytech.edu with any changes.

11
General Education Requirements

• The following classes must be completed by
  December 31st
• MATH 111 - Intermediate Algebra
• ENGL 111 - English Composition
• HLHS 101 - Medical Terminology
• APHY 101 - Anatomy and Physiology I
• These classes will count toward your total points
  on the Evaluation Grid. Points are awarded as
  follows
• APHY MATH Classes HLHS ENGL Classes
• A 8 pts A 4 pts
• B 7 pts B 3 pts
• C 6 pts C 2 pts
• D 2 pts D 1 pts

12
General Education Requirementscontinued

• The following courses must be completed with a
  passing grade by the end of the Spring 2009
  semester. We make the selection for the 2009
  class before the end of the Spring semester. If
  you are accepted or are an alternate and you do
  not complete/pass one of the following courses,
  your spot will be forfeited
• COMM 101 - Intro to Public Speaking
• OR
• COMM 102 - Interpersonal Communications
• PSYC 101 - Intro to Psychology
• OR
• SOCI - 111 Intro to Sociology
• CINS 101 - Intro to Microcomputers
• MATH 116 - College Algebra (MATH 131, 133, 137
  can be substituted for MATH 136)
• APHY 102 - Anatomy and Physiology II
• IVYT XXX - College/Life Success Skills (this
  course does not have to be completed by the end
  of the Spring semester however, it must be
  completed before graduation)

13
Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS)

• Cost 35 payable at the Business Office.
• It is recommended that you schedule your TEAS
  test with Terre Haute Testing Center online at
  http//www.goivytech.net/cgi-bin/ureserve_gold.pl
  to guarantee an open computer (when you schedule
  online, you MUST schedule it 48 hrs ahead of
  time). You can walk-in but you MUST begin the
  TEAS test before 100 pm whether you schedule it
  online or walk-in.
• Bring receipt to Testing Center when you come in
  to take your test. The Testing Center cannot
  allow anyone to take the TEAS without a receipt
  showing payment.
• We recommend scores of 70 above in Math,
  Science, English, and Writing.
• You must wait 30 days between re-tests. Each time
  you take the test you must pay 35 at the
  Business Office again.
• You can re-take up to three times in two years.
• We will accept prior TEAS test scores if they are
  under one year old.
• If you are taking the TEAS at a campus other than
  Terre Haute, please contact that campus for their
  guidelines on paying for and taking the test.
• Use the Evaluation Grid to record your TEAS
  scores in the Math, Science, English, and Writing
  portions. Place a decimal between numbers to get
  your points (ex a 82 on the Math section is
  worth 8.2 pts).
• Resources for preparing to take the TEAS test are
  available online (search for or Google TEAS
  test). The 7th Edition Bookstore at the Terre
  Haute campus offers a TEAS study guide for
  purchase.

14
Using the Evaluation Grid

• This needs to be completed by you and added to
  your portfolio.
• ENGL 111, HLHS 101, APHY 101, and MATH 111 need
  to be completed by end of Fall 2008 semester.
  These are the courses that are totaled for points
  on the Evaluation Grid using the instructions
  (ex an A in APHY 101 Anatomy Physiology I
  is worth 8 points).
• The rest of the general education courses need
  to be completed with a passing grade by end of
  Spring 2009 semester. (MATH 131, 133, and 137 are
  acceptable substitutes for MATH 136)
• Test outs and advanced placements will receive a
  grade of B (ex. you successfully test out of
  MATH 111 you will receive 7 points for a B
  grade).
• Your scores from the TEAS test are also
  calculated on the Evaluation Grid. If you
  receive a 72 in English, that translates to 7.2
  points on the English portion of the TEAS.
• Total your points from ENGL 111, APHY 101, HLHS
  101, MATH 111, and your TEAS test scores. You are
  ranked according to those total points. We also
  take overall GPA into consideration if your
  points are the same as another candidates.

15
Transcripts

• Include in your portfolio transcript(s) from Ivy
  Tech and any other colleges you may have attended
  unofficial is fine.
• You can obtain a copy of your Ivy Tech transcript
  through Campus Connect.
• If your Ivy Tech transcript show letter grades
  for the classes you transferred in, you do not
  need to include a transcript from the other
  college. If it shows courses transferred in but
  no letter grades, you will have to obtain
  official or unofficial transcripts showing the
  grade you received.
• The transcripts are to verify that you did
  receive the grades shown on your Evaluation
  Grid and/or that you received passing grades in
  any of the other required courses.

16
Essay

• Essay/Research paper topic What is a Radiologic
  Technologist?
• 1 or 2 pages in length
• Cite using APA or MLA

17
Portfolio

• Place documents in your portfolio in this order
• Cover sheet with your name
• Contact Sheet This MUST include your name,
  current address and contact phone number and
  preferably an email address that you check
  regularly -you may use the paper Request for
  Application included in the application packet
  for the contact sheet
• Completed Evaluation Grid
• A copy of your TEAS test results - if you have
  taken it more than once, you can choose which
  test to use all scores must come from the same
  test
• Copy(s) of ALL transcripts (official or
  unofficial)
• Signed Information Session sheet OR completed
  Online Information Session questionnaire
• 1-2 Page Essay/Research Paper
• Portfolios are due to Erin Cockrum in office B106
  at the Terre Haute campus by JANUARY 2nd
• You can leave your portfolio in the Copy Center
  at the Terre Haute campus. Make sure to have it
  time and date stamped by JANUARY 2nd and put in
  Erin Cockrums mailbox.
• Mailed portfolios must be postmarked by JANUARY
  2nd. You may mail your portfolio to
• Ivy Tech Community College
• ATTN Erin Cockrum
• 8000 S Education Dr
• Terre Haute, IN 47802
• LATE OR INCOMPLETE PORTOFOLIOS WILL NOT BE
  ACCEPTED!!!

18
Reminders

• Include a contact sheet or the paper application
  with portfolio so we have your contact
  information
• Update us if your contact information changes
  this is very important as we will use the contact
  information provided by in the portfolio to
  contact you about acceptance. If your contact
  information is incorrect, we will use the
  information Ivy Tech has for you. Beyond that, we
  WILL NOT track down students. If your information
  has not been updated with the Rad Tech program or
  Ivy Tech and we cannot reach you, you will
  forfeit your spot.
• Include transcripts from all colleges not just
  Ivy Tech
• LATE OR INCOMPLETE PORTFOLIOS WILL NOT BE
  ACCEPTED
• PORTFOLIOS ARE DUE BY
• JANUARY 2, 2009

19
FAQ

• Q When does the program start?
• A The program begins every Fall semester.
• Q How hard is it to get into the Rad Tech
  program?
• A Entrance into the program is competitive. We
  receive anywhere from 150-300 applicants every
  year.
• Q How many students do you accept every year?
• A That depends on how many clinical spots are
  available. For example, if we have 36 clinical
  spots, we will accept 36 students. Generally, we
  accept 30-36 students.
• Q What if I have applied to the program in the
  past, does that affect my status?
• A No. Your current status when applying is not
  affected by past application to the program.
  However, you are required to repeat the entire
  application process each time you apply and you
  must still meet all the requirements laid out in
  the current application packet as the application
  process may change.
• Q I have all of my general education
  requirements done. If I dont take any classes
  the semester or year before the program begins,
  will that affect my standing?
• A No. As long as you have met all the general
  education requirements, you can apply to the
  program without being enrolled in classes.
• Q I already have a degree, will that help my
  chances?
• A All of the potential candidates must complete
  the same application process and be ranked by
  points regardless of former education.

20
FAQcontinued

• Q I have re-taken a general education course,
  will that affect my standing?
• A We understand that various factors can cause a
  low grade in any given class so we do not
  penalize you for re-taking a class. If you
  re-taken a class more than once, however, that
  may affect your standing.
• Q I want to also apply to another campuses Rad
  Tech program. Will that affect my standing here?
• A No. Applying to another Rad program or another
  program altogether (ex LPN or Surgical
  Technology) does not affect your application
  standing in any way. Many of our candidates apply
  to other programs as well as ours.
• Q I have to take MATH 050, how will that affect
  me?
• A MATH 050 is a required prerequisite for both
  MATH 111 and APHY 101. This means that MATH 050
  will have to be completed with a C or higher by
  the end of the Summer semester so that the MATH
  111 and APHY 101 classes can be completed by the
  end of the Fall semester. For example, if you
  were applying to the 2009 program, you would have
  to complete MATH 050 in the 2008 Summer semester
  in order to take MATH 111 and APHY 101 in the
  2008 Fall semester to meet the required
  deadlines.
• You can try to test out of MATH 050 by re-taking
  the Math portion of the COMPASS test. Contact the
  Testing Center for more information.
• Q Can my parents or spouse check on my
  application status, grades, etc?
• A No. Due to privacy reasons, we can not release
  that information to anyone but the student unless
  the student has signed a form giving us express
  permission to do so.

21
FAQcontinued

• Q Cant I just start taking the Rad classes? Why
  do I have to go through the application process?
• A Since we cannot accept more students than we
  have clinical spots available and we receive
  roughly 5-6 times that number in applications, we
  have to have a process to determine which
  students we accept. Another reason for the
  application process is the general education
  classes are pre-requisites for some of the Rad
  classes. Therefore, you must have those
  pre-requisites done before beginning the program
  and, due to the intensiveness of the program, it
  is extremely difficult to take general education
  courses once youve been accepted to the program.
• Q How many students actually finish the program?
• A That number varies from class to class.
  Generally, around 75 of the accepted students
  will successfully complete the program.
• Q What is the registry exam? Do I have to take
  it? How many of the Rad Tech students pass it?
• A The registry exam is national exam taken upon
  graduation. You have to take and pass the
  registry exam to work as a Radiologic
  Technologist in the state of Indiana. If you seek
  employment in another state, check with the
  states Department of Health for their specific
  requirements all states require Rad Techs to be
  registered but the type of registry exam may
  vary. You can re-take the registry if necessary.
• Our graduates have a first-time pass rate of
  over 90 on the registry (more than 90 of the
  graduates pass the registry exam on their first
  attempt ).The graduating class of 2008 had a 100
  first-time pass rate and the class of 2007 had a
  98 first-time pass rate.
• Q I heard you offer Ultrasound, CT, and Nuclear
  Medicine. Can I apply to those programs too?
• A At the moment, these programs are only offered
  to registered Rad Techs as Career Development
  Certificates (CDC).
• Q What if a deadline falls on a weekend or
  holiday?
• A If a deadline falls on a weekend or holiday,
  the deadline will be extended to the following
  business day (ex. If January 2nd falls on a
  Saturday, we will accept portfolios on the
  following Monday ).

22
Radiologic Technology Program

• For more information, questions, or concerns
  about the Radiologic Technology Program at Ivy
  Tech Community College in Terre Haute, please
  contact
• Erin Cockrum
• School of Health Sciences Administrative
  Assistant
• 812-298-2239
• ecockrum_at_ivytech.edu
• Lou Ann Wisbey
• Radiologic Technology Program Chair
• 812-298-2242
• lwisbey_at_ivytech.edu
• At the Bloomington campus
• Elizabeth Lyon
• Assistant Director of Student Advising 
• 812-330-6022
• elyon1_at_ivytech.edu

23
Information Session Questionnaire

• Click here to access and print the Information
  Session Questionnaire
• Answer every question, sign, and date
• Place in your portfolio in the appropriate spot

24

• Thank you for your interest in the
• 2009 Radiologic Technology Program!