254 255 Admission Process To be eligible for admission to the Nuclear Medicine program, the following criteria must be met: 1. Application and admission to Weber State University. 2. Demonstrate ability to achieve scholastically. 3. Complete an application to the desired program and pay the $20 application fee. 4. Provide the following with the application: a. transcripts from hospital certificate programs or colleges and universities; b. high school transcripts, if no previous college experience; and c. copy of ARRT certification or equivalent. 5. Have all pertinent material on file by January 10. 6. Have major specified as Nuclear Medicine (2FB). Course Requirements for Certificate Prerequisite Courses RadTec 3043 Medical Ethics and Law (3) RadTec 3243 Patient Care Sc Assessment II (3) RadTec 3263 Diagnostic Services Pharmacology II (3) RadTec 3403 Radiobiology Sc Health Physics (3) RadTec 3463 Computerized Imaging (3) Nuclear Medicine Courses Required (29 credit hours) NucMed 4103 Radiopharmaceuticals Sc Dosages (3) NucMed 4203 Scanning Sc Imaging Procedures I (3) NucMed 4213 Scanning Sc Imaging Procedures II (3) NucMed 4223 Nuclear Cardiology (3) NucMed 4303 Radionuclide Physics Sc Instrumentation (3) NucMed SI4333 Quality Assurance (3) NucMed 4861 Clinical Education (3) NucMed 4862 Clinical Education (3) NucMed 4863 Clinical Education (3) NucMed 4912 Comprehensive Review (2) Support Courses (12 credit hours) RadTec 3123 Sectional Anatomy (3) RadTec 3143 Imaging Pathophysiology (3) RadTec 3423 Federal Regulations (3) RadTec 4303 Cardiology (3) Elective NucMed 4991 Seminar (1) NUCLEAR MEDICINE COURSES - NUCMED NucMed 4103. Radiopharmaceuticals and Dosages (3) Radiopharmacology, characterization of radiopharmaceuticals used in performing examinations and calculation of dosages. NucMed 4203. Scanning and Imaging Procedures I (3) Organ concentration, excretion and absorption, measurements and imaging. NucMed 4213. Scanning and Imaging Procedures II (3) Organ concentration, excretion and absorption, measurements and imaging. NucMed 4223. Nuclear Cardiology (3) Pathology, indications for examination and procedures in nuclear cardiology. NucMed 4303. Radionuclide Physics Sc Instrumentation (3) Production and properties of radionuclides, decay schemes, radiation measurements and special characteristics of radiopharmaceuticals. NucMed SI4333. Quality Assurance (3) Nuclear Medicine departmental policies and procedures. NucMed 4861. Clinical Education (3) A minimum of 24 hours per week in an active Nuclear Medicine department. NucMed 4862. Clinical Education (3) A minimum of 24 hours per week in an active Nuclear Medicine department. NucMed 4863. Clinical Education (3) A minimum of 24 hours per week in an active Nuclear Medicine department. NucMed 4912. Comprehensive Review (2) Review of learned material. NucMed 4991. Seminar (1) New technology, procedures and equipment. The Radiation Therapy program is designed as an advanced discipline of study for graduates of accredited programs. A student can complete the required courses, obtain a certificate of completion, and be eligible to sit for the national certification examination. The courses offered in the Radiation Therapy program are upper-division and will be accepted as satisfying the requirements for a primary area emphasis for those students who have been accepted into the Bachelor of Science program. The program is three (3) full semesters in length, which requires the student to attend in the summer. A competency-based clinical evaluation system is utilized throughout the program. A student must achieve a predetermined level of competency in the academic and clinical courses in order to receive grades for the course. A minimum of 24 clock hours per week of clinical education must be completed in an affiliated health care facility. To obtain a baccalaureate degree, the student must complete the WSU General Education requirements; a major and a minor emphasis; a quality assurance course; and RadTec SI4943, Baccalaureate Thesis (3), or equivalent. Radiation Therapy » Program Prerequisite: Must be an ARRT registered technologist or acceptable equivalent as determined by the Department of Radiologic Sciences, make application and be accepted to the program of choice (refer to the Admission Requirements below). » Grade Requirements: After admission to the program, a GPA of 2.0 or a "C" is required in the professional courses. » Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 28 credit hours in didactic courses and 9 credit hours in clinical education are required. The support courses or the equivalent must be completed to obtain the degree. Advisement Students should meet with a faculty advisor at least annually for course and program review. Call 801-626-6057 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Admission Process To be eligible for admission to the Radiation Therapy program, the following criteria must be met: 1. Application and admission to Weber State University. 3. Demonstrate ability to achieve scholastically. Complete an application to the desired program and pay the $20 application fee. 3. Provide the following with the application: a. transcripts from hospital certificate programs or colleges and universities; b. high school transcripts, if no previous college experience; and c. copy of ARRT certification or equivalent. 4. Have all pertinent material on file by January 10. 5. Have major specified as Radiation Therapy (2FN). Course Requirements for Certificate Support Courses RadTec 3043 RadTec 3253 RadTec 3403 RadTec 3463 Medical Ethics Sc Law (3) Patient Care Sc Assessment III (3) Radiobiology Sc Health Physics (3) Computerized Imaging (3) Radiation Therapy Courses RadThr 4330 Radiation Therapy Physics (3) RadThr 4342 Intro to Treatment Planning (3) RadThr 4410 Radiation Oncology I (3) RadThr 4412 Radiation Oncology II (3) RadThr 4414 Radiation Oncology III (3) RadThr 4425 Oncology Patient Care Sc Education (3) RadThr 4444 Advanced Treatment Planning / Brachytherapy (3) RadThr SI4446 Quality Assurance (3) RadThr 4861 Clinical Education I (3) RadThr 4862 Clinical Education II (3) RadThr 4863 Clinical Education III (3) RadThr 4913 Comprehensive Review (3) Elective Courses RadTec 3123 Sectional Anatomy (3) RadTec 3143 Imaging Pathophysiology (3) RadTec 3263 Diagnostic Services Pharmacology II (3) RadTec 3423 Federal Regulations (3) RADIATION THERAPY COURSES - RADTHR RadThr 4330. Radiation Therapy Physics (3) An overview of the profession of radiation therapy. Radiation therapy physics, dosimetry, isodose distribution for isotopes and electrically-produced beams. Mechanics of Linear accelerators and Cobalt. RadThr 4342. Introduction to Treatment Planning (3) Basic quantities and concepts in radiotherapeutic dosimetry. Current aspects of the anatomical and physical consideration involved in planning and delivery of the therapy prescription. RadThr 4410. Radiation Oncology I (3) Pathology of cancer; combined therapy and surgery; chemotherapy and radiation therapy; clinical application of treatment techniques; and case studies. RadThr 4412. Radiation Oncology II (3) Pathology of cancer; combined therapy and surgery; chemotherapy and radiation therapy; clinical application of treatment techniques; and case studies. Weber State University 2002-2003 CATALOG RadThr 4414. Radiation Oncology III (3) Pathology of cancer; combined therapy and surgery; chemotherapy and radiation therapy; clinical application of treatment techniques; and case studies. RadThr 4425. Oncology Patient Care and Education (3) Supportive care of the cancer patient with emphasis on nutritional therapy, use of blood and blood products, management of cancer pain, infections and adverse effects of treatment. Meeting the physical and psychological needs of the curative and terminal patient will be addressed. Methods of educating the oncology patient will be addressed. RadThr 4444. Advanced Treatment Planning/Brachytherapy (3) Prescription interpretation, nuclide implants, brachytherapy and treatment techniques involving hyperthermia. Beam modification devices and theory of beam placement will be discussed. RadThr SI4446. Quality Assurance (3) Establishment of a quality assurance program for linear accelerators, simulators and therapeutic isotopes. RadThr 4861. Clinical Education I (3) Clinical education designed to facilitate transference of didactic instruction to practical clinical practice. RadThr 4862. Clinical Education II (3) Clinical education designed to facilitate transference of didactic instruction to practical clinical practice. RadThr 4863. Clinical Education III (3) Clinical education designed to facilitate transference of didactic instruction to practical clinical practice. RadThr 4913. Comprehensive Review (3) Review of all didactic and clinical courses and competencies. Guest lecturer and multiple mock registry examinations will be presented. PROGRAM Respiratory Therapy Program Director: Ms. Georgine Bills Clinical Coordinator: Valerie Aston Medical Director: Gary K. Goucher, MD Location: Marriott Allied Health Building, Rm 309 Telephone Contact: Shannon Gutierrez 801-626-7071 Professor: Georgine Bills; Associate Professor: Paul Eberle; Assistant Professor: Gary Goucher; Instructors: Valerie Aston, Mich Oki, Randy Parker Kespiratory care professionals are actively involved, as members of the health care team, in the diagnosis, treatment, management, education, and long-term care of patients with cardiopulmonary problems. These patients may be in the newborn nursery, surgical/medical/rehabilitation units, outpatient clinics, Emergency Room, or cardiac/shock-trauma/burn/ neurologic intensive care units. Respiratory Care Practitioners [RCPs] are employed in both acute and long-term care hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and home health agencies. Licensed RCPs perform therapeutic and diagnostic procedures under the direction of a physician. Respiratory care practitioners are competent in basic patient care and assessment, medical gas administration, aerosol and humidity therapy, medication administration, hyperinflation techniques, bronchopulmonary drainage and percussion, mechanical ventilation, airway management, advanced cardiac life suppport, pulmonary function studies, PROFILE ENROLLMENT STUDENT AFFAIRS ACADEMIC INFO DEGREE REQ GEN ED FYE HNRS BIS LIBSCI INTRD MINORS Applied Science S Technology CEET CS MFET/MET CMT CDGT ENGR AUTOSV/AUTOTC IDT SST TBE ArtsAmmmmet COMM ENGL FORLNG DANCE MUSIC THEATR ART Business & Econ MBA MPACC/ACCTNG BUSADM FIN LOM MGMT MKTG ECON/QUANT IS&T Education MEDUC CHFAM ATHL/AT HEALTH/NUTRI PE/REC EDUC tfMtte CLS DENSCI PARAMD HTHSCI HAS/HIM NURSNG RADTEC DMS NUCMED RADTHR RESTHY" Science BOTANY CHEM GEOSCI MATH/MATHED MICRO PHSX ZOOL Social A Behavioral Sciences MCJ/CJ ECON GEOGR HIST POLSC PHILO PSYCH SOCLWK GERONT SOCLGY ANTHRO AEROSP MILSCI NAVSCI Continuing Ed Davis Campus Weber State University 2002-2003 Catalog