Radiography Program
Radiographers are highly skilled professionals qualified by education to perform x-ray procedures to assist in diagnosing and treating medical conditions. The responsibilities of a radiographer can include performing radiation safety and quality control procedures; preparing and administering contrast media; operating imaging equipment; positioning patients for procedures; evaluating radiographs for diagnostic quality; providing basic nursing and medical care; and preparing data for physician interpretation. Radiographers can work in a variety of settings including hospitals, private offices, independent imaging centers and mobile and traveling services. Other employment opportunities may require additional education following the radiography program such as corporate sales, other imaging disciplines (CT, MR, ultrasound, etc.), education and management.
What They Do
Radiographers are highly skilled professionals qualified by education to perform x-ray procedures to assist in diagnosing and treating medical conditions. The responsibilities of a radiographer can include performing radiation safety and quality control procedures; preparing and administering contrast media; operating imaging equipment; positioning patients for procedures; evaluating radiographs for diagnostic quality; providing basic nursing and medical care; and preparing data for physician interpretation. Radiographers can work in a variety of settings including hospitals, private offices, independent imaging centers and mobile and traveling services. Other employment opportunities may require additional education following the radiography program such as corporate sales, other imaging disciplines (CT, MR, ultrasound, etc.), education and management.
Students complete prerequisite and University Core curriculum courses at Ball State University and then complete 14 months of professional courses at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. Students remain enrolled in and receive the radiography degree from Ball State University.
- Prerequisite and University Core Curriculum (UCC) courses: 26 credit hours of specific college courses.
- Radiography courses: 14 months; primarily full-time days
Duration of Program
Students complete prerequisite and University Core curriculum courses at Ball State University and then complete 14 months of professional courses at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. Students remain enrolled in and receive the radiography degree from Ball State University.
- Prerequisite and University Core Curriculum (UCC) courses: 26 credit hours of specific college courses.
- Radiography courses: 14 months; primarily full-time days
Application Deadline
First business day of February
Program Start Date
May
Key Dates
Application Deadline
First business day of February
Program Start Date
May
Ball State University tuition plus books/uniforms/fees
Cost
Ball State University tuition plus books/uniforms/fees
The associate degree program prepares students for careers in radiography. The Ball State University Radiography Program is offered in cooperation with IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. The program is divided into two phases and takes a minimum of 26 months to complete. The first, or prerequisite, phase and University Core Curriculum (UCC) takes place on the Ball State University campus and includes course work in the sciences and the University Core Curriculum. You may complete the prerequisite and UCC courses at colleges/universities other than Ball State provided that the courses are accepted and considered equivalent by Ball State University. You must apply and be accepted as a Ball State student and officially transfer prerequisite and UCC courses completed at other colleges/universities. The second, or professional phase takes place in Indianapolis where medical, technical and clinical courses are taught at IU Health Methodist Hospital and other clinical settings.
The professional phase begins in May of each year and concludes fourteen months later in July. Upon successful completion of all courses, students receive the Associate in Science Degree in Radiography from Ball State University.
Program graduates are eligible to apply for the national certification examination administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Individuals who pass the examination are known as registered technologists in radiography, R.T.(R)(ARRT). The program prepares graduates to meet the requirements for licensure in Indiana. The university and program have not determined if graduates will need to meet additional requirements for licensure in other states.
Summary/Course of Study
The associate degree program prepares students for careers in radiography. The Ball State University Radiography Program is offered in cooperation with IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. The program is divided into two phases and takes a minimum of 26 months to complete. The first, or prerequisite, phase and University Core Curriculum (UCC) takes place on the Ball State University campus and includes course work in the sciences and the University Core Curriculum. You may complete the prerequisite and UCC courses at colleges/universities other than Ball State provided that the courses are accepted and considered equivalent by Ball State University. You must apply and be accepted as a Ball State student and officially transfer prerequisite and UCC courses completed at other colleges/universities. The second, or professional phase takes place in Indianapolis where medical, technical and clinical courses are taught at IU Health Methodist Hospital and other clinical settings.
The professional phase begins in May of each year and concludes fourteen months later in July. Upon successful completion of all courses, students receive the Associate in Science Degree in Radiography from Ball State University.
Program graduates are eligible to apply for the national certification examination administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Individuals who pass the examination are known as registered technologists in radiography, R.T.(R)(ARRT). The program prepares graduates to meet the requirements for licensure in Indiana. The university and program have not determined if graduates will need to meet additional requirements for licensure in other states.
For complete course and program information, please see Ball State University information.
To request information:
Email: learning@iuhealth.org
Phone: 317.962.5470
IU Health Methodist Hospital
Wile Hall, Room 629
PO Box 1367
Indianapolis, IN 46206-1367
Radiography Program Director
Rhonda Jones, MA, RT(R)(ARRT)
317.962.8280
Application/Contact Information
For complete course and program information, please see Ball State University information.
To request information:
Email: learning@iuhealth.org
Phone: 317.962.5470
IU Health Methodist Hospital
Wile Hall, Room 629
PO Box 1367
Indianapolis, IN 46206-1367
Radiography Program Director
Rhonda Jones, MA, RT(R)(ARRT)
317.962.8280