Program Overview

Introduction to Radiologic Technology

Radiologic technologists are healthcare professionals specializing in the imaging of human anatomy for diagnosis and treatment. They prepare patients for imaging exams, position them correctly, and operate specialized equipment. Radiologic technologists work in various settings, including hospitals, medical labs, doctor's offices, and outpatient centers, and can specialize in areas such as Cardiac Interventional Radiography (CVI), Computed Tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Mammography Radiography, and Vascular Interventional Radiography (IR).

Program Information

The Radiologic Technology program at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine offers five professional track options:

• Radiologic Technology (RT)
• RT and Breast Imaging (BI)
• RT and Cardiovascular Interventional (CVI)
• RT and Computed Tomography (CT)
• RT and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) All tracks are selective and competitive, requiring students to satisfy UI admission requirements, complete prerequisites, and undergo an application and selection process.

Admission and Degree Requirements

Prerequisite Courses

The following courses are required:

• Rhetoric: RHET:1030 Rhetoric
• Anatomy: One of the following:
  • HHP:2100 Human Anatomy
  • HHP:3105 Anatomy for Human Physiology
  • HHP:3115 Anatomy for Human Physiology with Lab
• Physiology: One of the following:
  • HHP:2400 Fund. of Human Physiology
  • HHP:3500 Human Physiology
  • HHP:3550 Human Physiology with Lab
• Psychology: PSY:1001 Elem. Psychology
• Math: One of the following:
  • MATH:1440 Math for the Bio Sciences
  • MATH:1020 Elementary Functions
• General Education: 3 semester hours from 2 of the following areas:
  • Understanding Cultural Persp. (UCP)
  • Historical Perspectives (HP)
  • International and Global Issues (IGI)
  • Literary, Visual, and Perf. Arts (LVPA)
  • Values and Society (VS)
• Medical Terminology: CLSA:3750 Medical and Technical Terminology A total of 60 semester hours of coursework is required for RT.

Program Selection Criteria

Applicants are evaluated based on weighted criteria:

• Academic Performance (45%)
• Career Preparation (35%)
  • Job Shadowing
  • Patient Care Experience
• Communication and Affective Domain (20%)

Program Admission Requirements

• Prerequisite courses must be completed by June 1
• 2.5 minimum cumulative college GPA
• 2.0 minimum UI GPA
• 2.0 minimum college semester GPA in the spring or summer immediately prior to the start of the program
• Two years of high school world language
• International students and students whose first language is not English must satisfy all UI Admissions requirements, complete the English Language Requirements for Admission, and have clearance to take a full academic load.

Degree Requirements

1. One of the following professional programs/tracks:

• Radiologic Technology tracks (accept up to 25):
  • Radiologic Technology (2-year track)
  • Radiologic Technology and Breast Imaging (3-year track)
  • Radiologic Technology and Cardiovascular Interventional (3-year track)
  • Radiologic Technology and Computed Tomography (3-year track)
  • Radiologic Technology and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (3-year track)

2. Semester hour and GPA Requirements:

• Successfully complete a minimum of 120 semester hours of credit
• Maintain a minimum 2.0 cumulative and UI GPA
• Complete all track courses with a C or above

Accreditation

The University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine's Radiologic Technology program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology. The program's current award is 8 years. General program accreditation information and the current accreditation award letter can be found through the program's resources.

Explore Subprograms/Tracks

The program offers various subprograms and tracks, including:

• Radiologic Technology
• Computed Tomography
• Breast Imaging
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging
• Cardiovascular Interventional
• Clinical Internships