DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL IMAGING
RADIOGRAPHY
Q&A Session
INSTRUCTIONS:
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HAVE YOU READ THE ONLINE DMIR
ADMISSION/INFORMATION PACKET YET?
STOP NOW & READ THE DMIR
INFORMATION PACKET CAREFULLY
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HAVE YOU APPLIED TO THE COLLEGE OF DUPAGE?
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HAVE YOU APPLIED TO THE
RADIOGRAPHY PROGRAM?
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APPLY TO THE PROGRAM!
HAVE YOU COMPLETED THE RESIDENCY
VERIFICATION FORM?
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COMPLETE THIS FORM!
HAVE YOU ATTENDED A DMIR
GROUP ADVISING SESSION?
CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO PRE-REGISTER FOR ONE
OF THE SCHEDULED GROUP ADVISING SESSIONS
These sessions are run by a DMIR Program Faculty member & last one hour.
All the information that you need related to the DMIR Program & admission
process will be discussed. You will also have an opportunity
to ask additional questions.
HAVE YOU COMPLETED AN UPPER LEVEL MATH COURSE
(MATH 1100 OR HIGHER) OR ACHIEVED A SCORE OF 45
OR HIGHER ON THE ALGEBRA PORTION OF THE MATH
PRE-COURSE TEST?
DID YOU OBTAIN A 60% OR HIGHER ON THE
ARITHMETIC SECTION OF THE PSB-HOAE EXAM?
THIS IS A PRE-REQUISITE TO
ADMISSION TO THE DMIR PROGRAM.
Math 1102 or Math 1115 are recommended, but any upper
level math course (Math 1100 or higher) will be accepted.
HAVE YOU COMPLETED OR ARE YOU CURRENTLY
ENROLLED IN ENGLISH 1101?
HAVE YOU ACHIEVED A LEVEL 1 ON THE
READING & WRITING PRE-COURSE TEST?
THIS IS A PRE-REQUISITE TO
ADMISSION TO THE DMIR PROGRAM.
If you have a Bachelor’s degree from another institution, you may have
satisfied this degree requirement. Please contact the records office for more information.
Students Records Office
Student Resource Center (SRC) 2150
(630) 942-3838
HAVE YOU SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED AN ANATOMY
& PHYSIOLOGY COURSE WITH A GRADE OF ‘C’ OR
BETTER IN THE LAST 5 YEARS?
A&P 1500, 1551, and 1571 are all acceptable courses.
ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY MUST BE
COMPLETED WITH A ‘C’ OR BETTER
Anatomy & Physiology must be completed with a ‘C’ or better before entering the
Radiography program in June. You may be enrolled in a course in Spring semester, but
proof of successful completion must be provided when the course is completed.
HAVE YOU SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED DMIR 1100
INTRODUCTION TO DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL IMAGING
RADIOGRAPHY WITH A GRADE OF ‘C’ OR BETTER
OR ARE YOU ENROLLED IN THIS COURSE?
DMIR 1100 IS A PRE-REQUISITE COURSE
FOR THE RADIOGRAPHY PROGRAM
DMIR 1100 must be completed with a ‘C’ or better before entering the Radiography
program in June. You may be enrolled in a course in Spring semester, but proof of
successful completion must be provided when the course is completed.
This course is offered in Fall & Spring semesters.
The course does include a Service Learning Component (20 volunteer hours).
You will be evaluated throughout the semester. This evaluation will include but is not
limited to punctuality/attendance, class & group participation, written & oral
communication skills, ability to follow directions, motivation for entering field, etc.
Merit points earned for this course will be weighted based on evaluation.
HAVE YOU COMPLETED THE PSB-HOAE EXAM?
THE PSB-HOAE EXAM MUST BE
ST
COMPLETED PRIOR TO MARCH 1
Contact the Testing office to schedule your exam.
DMIR Admissions analyzes scores in the following categories:
Reading, Arithmetic, Verbal, & Natural Sciences
Merit points are assigned based on percentages achieved in each of these categories as follows:
100-75% = 4 pts.
74-25% = 2 pts.
< 25% = 0 pts.
DID YOU OBTAIN A MINIMUM 25% ON THE
VERBAL SECTION OF THE PSB-HOAE EXAM?
THIS IS A PRE-REQUISITE TO
DMIR ADMISSION
You may only take the PSB-HOAE exam two times total
(attempts must be taken at least 1 month apart).
HAVE YOU COMPLETED A CLINICAL INTERVIEW
AT ONE OF OUR AFFILIATE CLINICAL SITES?
THIS IS A PRE-REQUISITE TO
DMIR ADMISSION
This must completed prior to the March 1st Admission deadline.
Click on “Schedule an Interview” button to contact one of our
clinical instructors via e-mail to schedule an appointment.
If you must cancel for any reason, please contact them prior to
your appointment time.
DMIR AFFILIATE CLINICAL SITES
Click on e-mail address to contact the clinical instructor.
Central DuPage Hospital – Alana Crowder Alana.Crowder@CadenceHealth.org
Edward Hospital – Mary Massengill MMassengill@edward.org
Elmhurst Hospital – Emily Jurgensen ejurgen@emhc.org
GlenOaks Hospital – Anie Thottupuram Anie.Thottupuram@ahss.org
Good Samaritan Hospital, Downers Grove – Patti Holvey patrice.holvey@advocatehealth.com
Hines VA Hospital, Hines – Emma Young-Bey emma.young-bey@med.va.gov
LaGrange Memorial Hospital, LaGrange – Joey Maher Josephine.Maher@AHSS.ORG
Presence Mercy Medical Center, Aurora – Norma Rivera-Naser Norma.Rivera-Naser@PresenceHealth.org
Rush Copley Medical Center, Aurora – Kate Hamilton Catherine.Hamilton@rushcopley.com
St. Alexius Medical Center, Hoffman Estates – Pam Verkuillen pamela.verkuilen@alexian.net
CONGRATULATIONS! YOU’VE COMPLETED ALL
STEPS IN THE DMIR APPLICATION PROCESS!
Now what? Click continue to find out more about the DMIR
Admission process.
DMIR ADMISSION PROCESS
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER MARCH
ST
1 ?
• All applicant files will be reviewed (i.e. transcripts, clinical interview, PSB
scores)
• Data will be entered into a database and merit scores will be calculated.
• Eligible applicants will be ranked from highest to lowest by merit score.
• Approximately 40 eligible applicants will be offered a position in the
Radiography program pending DMIR Admission Committee approval.
• All letters will be sent out by the middle of April.
CLINICAL EDUCATION SITE PLACEMENT
• Clinical education site placement is FINAL and NON-NEGOTIABLE
• You may not be assigned to the clinical site you requested
• Site placement is determined by various factors such as merit score, site
availability, etc. We try to place students where we feel they will be most
successful.
• Students are required to provide their own transportation to & from the
clinical education site.
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS
• Once you are accepted to the Radiography program, you will need to
complete all health requirements as described in the packet (link below).
• Make appointment with Edward Corporate Health for chart review
• Complete criminal background check through Certified Background
• Complete 10-panel drug test
• CPR for Healthcare Providers through American Heart Association
• Submit all documentation to your Certified Background Profile
DMIR PROGRAM
RADIOGRAPHY PROGRAM OVERVIEW
2 full time years – 6 consecutive semesters
1st year (starting Summer semester)
 Didactic – Monday, Wednesday, Friday (7:30am to 4:30pm)
 Clinical – Tuesday, Thursday (7am to 3:30pm or 8am to 4:30pm)
 Some weekend shifts required
2nd year
 Didactic – Tuesday, Thursday (8am to 4:30pm)
 Clinical – Monday, Wednesday, Friday (7am to 3:30pm or 8am to 4:30pm)
 Some weekend shifts required
Class times are first come, first serve. We do not overload labs sections.
Clinical education hours vary by site.
Students are required to provide their own transportation to College & clinical site.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE
CONTACT A DMIR FACULTY MEMBER
Shelli Thacker, DMIR Program Coordinator thacker@cod.edu
Dr. Jeff Papp, DMIR Admission Chairman pappje@cod.edu
Sue Bertellotti, DMIR Clinical Coordinator bertellottis@cod.edu
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