68 Radiologic Technology Office of Outreach Education Director: Ann M. Smith Coordinator: Ben H. Davis Nursing Continuing Education Coordinator: Lan-nis Haldeman Due to the distance between metropolitan areas and vast rural sections within Utah and the Inter-mountain States, the School of Allied Health Sciences established an Office of Outreach Education in 1974. This office has been assigned the role of extending quality educational opportunities for health care personnel into communities throughout Utah and the Intermountain West. In carrying out its operation, the office functions in three areas: (1) designing and delivering special educational programs to meet the unique needs of rural areas; (2) facilitating modifications of on-campus programs to be offered off campus in a nontraditional manner, and (3) providing continuing education conferences, courses and seminars. The Office of Outreach Education works closely with the Division of Continuing Education in creating programs, classes, and opportunities to meet the needs of health care personnel. Radiologic Technology Program Director: Jane A. Ward. Location: B3, Room 326 Telephone: 626-6120 Associate Professors: Jane A Ward, George Pales; Assistant Professors: Wynn Harrison, Diane Kawamura; Instructor: Robert J. Walker. Description The Radiography program at Weber State College is the only college based radiography program in the state of Utah. The program is accredited by the American Medical Association and is affiliated with the following hospitals: Logan, McKay-Dee, St. Benedict's, Humana Davis North, Lakeview, Brigham City Community Hospital, and L.D.S. The training is provided in an integrated manner through the utilization of on campus X-ray rooms, darkrooms, a radiation physics laboratory and clinical experience in Radiology departments of the affiliated hospitals. During the course of the program, anatomy, radiographic procedures and positions are taught. The student will participate in clinical education within the affliate hospitals throughout the program. Education The program is 27 months in length beginning in the fall of the first year and continues through the summer of both years. The student qualifies for an Associate of Applied Science degree upon completion of the required course work. Admission Process (1) Declare major as Radiologic Technology; (2) apply for acceptance to the radiography program (this is in addition to the Weber State College admission application); (3) present a satisfactory high school and/or college achievement record (overall 2.0 grade point average); (4) complete the two quarters of prerequisite courses achieving at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA. The above procedure must be completed prior to December 1st of each year. Student selection is made during mid-Winter Quarter Employment Outlook After completion of the program the student is eligible to take a national certification examination for radiologic technologists. A registered technologist has many opportunities in a hospital, clinic, or any of the related careers of Radiologic Technology. Related Careers Included in this area are: Industrial x-ray, medical radiography, and related industries, such as product salesman, equipment repairs, equipment demonstrators, and manufacturer consultants. Program: Radiography Associate of Applied Science Degree General Requirements: A minimum of 93 credit hours. The required courses in major field, not to exceed 68 credit hours. Engl 101 (3) and 102 (3). Commun 105 (3), Psych 101 (5) or 154 (3), and Math 101 (5). An overall GPA of 2.00 or C is required. Specific Requirements: Biomedical core or acceptable equivalent* requirements (15 credit hours): Hthsci 111 (5), 112 (5), 113 (5). Radiology courses required (68 credit hours): Radtec 102 (1), 104 (1), 130 (2), 135 (1), 150 (2), 151 (2), 152 (2), 153 (2), 154 (2), 155 (2), 156 (4), 160 (1), 162 (1), 166 (1), 240 (2), 243 (2), 245 (2), 270 (4), 271 (6), 272 (4), 273 (5), 274 (4), 275 (7), 283 (1-3), 299 (1), 310 (2), 360 (3), 361 (3), 164 (1) Support courses required (22 credit hours): Hthsci 120 (3), 230 (4) Math 101 (5); Psych 154 (3)Commun 105 (3). *Acceptable equivalent: Zool 201 (5), 202 (3), Phsx 101 (5), Chem 101 (5), and Micro 111 (5). 69 Radiologic Technology Program: Radiation Therapy and Nuclear Medicine Programs These programs are offered as demand dictates. Both programs are one year in length. The successful completion of a two-year AMA accredited program or specific requirements is required. These programs also constitute majors and may be applied toward a Bachelor of Science in Allied Health (See Radiologic Technology Program Director for information.) Advanced Radiography Program Description The Advanced Radiography Program is designed to fill the continuing education needs of registered technologists and to provide a career ladder concept for those who wish to obtain a Bachelor of Science in Allied Health Sciences. (See Radiologic Technology Program Director for information.) Education Courses are designed to prepare the student in special imaging and/or quality control and to enable the technologist to assume an advanced placement role within a health care institution. Admissions Process (1) Be a graduate of an accredited Radiography Program. (2) Maintain a minimum 2.00 (C) GPA. (3) Obtain consent of Program Director. (4) Submit a curriculum contract with courses outlined. Employment Outlook Upon completion of the program, the student will be prepared to assume an advanced position in a health care institution or seek employment with a medical manufacturing firm. Related Careers Special imaging technologist, computerized tomography, quality control technologist, product salesman, equipment demonstrator, and manufacturer consultant. Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program Assistant Professor: Diane Kawamura Description The program is designed as an advanced discipline of study for two year graduates of A.M.A. accredited programs. A student can complete the required courses and be eligible to write the nationa1 certification examination. The courses offered in Diagnostic Medical Sonography 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 in Allied Health Sciences Program. Education The program is 18 months in length, which requires the student to attend summer quarter. A competency based evaluation system will be 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 twenty-four (24) clock hours per calendar week the second through fifth quarters and thirty-two (32) clock hours per calendar week the sixth quarter must be completed in the clinical courses. Admission Process To be eligible for admission to the program, the following criteria must be met: (1) Application must be made to Weber State College. The candidate must be admitted to the College. (2) The candidate must have a predicted grade point average of 2.00 (C) or better. (3) The candidate must fill out an application to the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program . (4) The candidate must provide the following with their Diagnostic Medical Sonography application; a) transcripts from hospital certificate programs, colleges, universities, or junior colleges; b) results of the college entrance examination; c) high school transcripts if no previous college courses have been taken. (5) The candidate must have all pertinent material on file by September 1. (6) The candidate must have their major specified as Diagnostic Medical Sonography at the Admission Office. (7) The candidate must arrange for a personal interview with the program's selection committee. Employment Outlook After completion of the required courses, the student is eligible to write the national certification examination. A registered Sonographer is eligible to be employed in a hospital, clinic, medical research center, physician's office, as an equipment demonstrator, or manufacturer consultant. Related Careers General sonographer, echocardiographer, product salesman, equipment demonstrator, manufacturer consultant.