70 Radiologic Technology Radiography Courses 102. Introduction to Radiology (1) Orientation, elementary radiation protection, medical terminology and administration, specific to the Department of Radiology. One lecture a week. 104. Aseptic Technique (1) Principles of aseptic technique for radiologic work. One lecture-demonstration per week. 130. Radiological Physics (2) Theory of circuit x-ray machine and x-ray production; filtering of x-ray beam for diagnostic radiology and laboratory experiments utilizing x-ray teaching machines. 135. Darkroom Procedures (1) Demonstration and practice in the handling, care, processing and storage of radiographic film. 150. Radiographic Anatomy and Positioning (2) Respiratory, lymphatic, and circulatory systems, abdomen radiography, body planes and terminology. 151. Radiographic Anatomy and Positioning (2) Upper extremities. 152. Radiographic Anatomy and Positioning (2) Lower extremities. 153. Radiographic Anatomy and Positioning (2) Radiography of the spine. 154. Radiographic Anatomy and Positioning (2) Digestive system. 155. Radiographic Anatomy and Positioning (2) Excretory, reproductive and endocrine systems. 156. Radiographic Anatomy and Positioning (4) Skull. Cranial Radiography. 160. Laboratory Experience (1) Experience in the energized x-ray lab on campus. 162. Laboratory Experience (continued) (1) Experience in the energized x-ray lab on campus. 164. Laboratory Experience (continued) (1) Experience in the energized x-ray lab on campus. 166. Laboratory Experience (continued) (1) Experience in the energized x-ray lab on campus. 240. Applied Radiologic Techniques (2) Factors affecting radiographic quality and techniques used to improve radiographic quality. 243. Advanced Radiological Physics (2) Theory and application utilizing x-ray machine accessories; factors contributing to quality of an x-ray beam; and attenuation of x-rays in matter. Prerequisite; Radtec 130 and 240. 245. Advanced Techniques (2) Experience in x-ray laboratories and affiliated hospitals with maintenance and calibration of x-ray machines, factor affecting quality control and review of new equipment on the market. Prerequisite: Radiologic Technology 243. 270. Clinical Radiography (4) Supervised experience in the clinical setting within Radiologic Department and through affiliated hospital. Two 1-hour lectures and 24 hours of clinical instruction a week. 271. Clinical Radiography (continued) (6) Two 1-hour lectures and 24 clinical hours of instruction a week. 272. Clinical Radiography (continued) (4) Two 1-hour lectures and 24 clinical hours of instruction a week. 273. Clinical Radiography (continued) (5) Two 1-hour lectures and 24 clinical hours of instruction a week. 274. Clinical Radiography (continued) (4) Two 1-hour lectures and 24 clinical hours of instruction a week. 275. Clinical Radiography (7) (continued) 278. Honors Internship (1-5) Radiologic Technology students involved in final hospital training. Consent of Radiologic Technology Program required. 283. Directed Readings, Projects, and Research (1-6) Limited to Radiologic Technology majors. A maximum of 9 hours may be accumulated in this type of course. 291. Comprehensive Review (2) 292. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-6) many different needs, a number of specific offerings are possible using this catalog number. When the number is used it will be accompanied by a brief and specific descriptive title. The specific title with the credit authorized for the particular offering will appear on the student transcript. 299. Seminar (1) Current concepts in radiology, radiologic technology and review of interesting clinical studies. 300. Psycho-Social Medicine (2) Discussion of the psycho-social problems and needs of mentally and physically ill patients and techniques of effective patient-health professional interactions. 310. Radiation Health Safety (2) Discusses the need for radiation protection, effects on human body, patient and personnel protection and exposure monitoring. 340. Quality Assurance (4) Recognition and technical and procedural problems that interfere with attaining an acceptable image. Lab experience in an affiliate hospital. Prerequisite: Radtec 243.. 360. Special Imaging I (3) Specialized equipment and opaque media. 361. Special Imaging II (3) Diagnostic and therapeutic angiography and special studies. Prerequisites: Special Imaging I. 430. Cardiography (3) Detailed study of the heart, heart diseases and imaging modalities used to make a diagnosis. Prerequisite: HS330, Advanced Pathophysiology. 431. Radiographic Pathology (4) Appearance of diseases and trauma on Radiographic examination. Prerequisite: Advances Pathology II, HS331. 432. Clinical Conference (2) Comparison of normal and abnormal radiographic exams and study of disease processes. Prerequisite: Radiographic Pathology. 470. Radiology Internship (1-6) Course objectives and evaluative methods for each student will be developed between the student, the faculty and affiliate hospital. 480. Independent Study and Projects (1-9) Must be arranged with instructor. 483. Directed Readings and Research (1-6) Must be arranged with instructor. Diagnostic Medical Sonography Courses 300. Introduction (1) Review of the profession and introduction to specific untrasound terminology, scanning planes and department protocol. 320. Sonographic Physics (4) Fundamentals of acoustical physics. 321. Acoustics and Instrumentation (3) Utilization of test equipment in quality control. 330. Obstetric and Gynecology Scanning (5) Female pelvis/obstetrical anatomy. 331. Abdominal Scanning (5) Intraperitoneal and retroperitoneal anatomy, physiology, pathological processes, anomalies and scanning protocol and differential diagnosis. 340. Special Studies and Small Parts (3) Study and evaluation of special studies and small parts examined sonographically. 350. Case Studies (2) Disease processes and Ultrasound diagnosis with presentation of a case history and sonograms determining the diagnosis. 360 Doppler I (2) Introduction to Doppler physics and Doppler examinations. 71 Respiratory Therapy 362. Doppler II (2) Doppler examinations, protocol and differential diagnosis. 370. Neurosonology (2) Neurosonology anatomy, examinations, protocol and differential diagnosis. 430. Conference and Interpretation I (1) The technique of differential diagnosis is applied to sonographic examinations with guest sonologist or cardiologist. 432. Conference and Interpretation II (1) Continuation of DMS430. 434. Conference and Interpretation III (1) The technique of differential diagnosis is applied to sonographic examinations with a guest sonologist or cardiologist. 450. Echocardiography I (3) Fundamentals of M-mode and two dimensional sonographic examinations of the heart. 451. Echocardiography II (3) Abnormalities of the heart and recognition of disease processes using M-mode and two dimensional ultrasound. 452. Echocardiography III (3) In-depth consideration of disease processes and untrasound diagnosis of the heart with M-mode and two-dimensional technique. 460. Comprehensive Review (3) Review and requirements for advanced responsibilities. 470. Clinical Education I (4) A minimum of twenty-four (24) hours per week in an active ultrasound department in an affiliate hospital. 472. Clinical Education II (4) Continuation of DMS 470. 474. Clinical Education III (4) A minimum of 24 hours per week in an active ultrasound department in an affiliate hospital. 476. Clinical Education IV (4) Continuation of DMS 474. 478. Clinical Education V (6) A minimum of 32 hours per week in an active ultrasound department. 480. Independent Study (Quarterly option) (1-3) Must be arranged with instructor. 499. Seminar (1-3) Current trends in Sonography. Respiratory Therapy Program Director: Joyce E. Wanta Clinical Coordinator: Maridee Jones Medical Director: Gary Goucher Location: Building A3, Room 114 Telephone: 626-7071 Associate Professor: Joyce E. Wanta; Assistant Professor: Ron Koncher; Instructors: Meridee Jones, Gary White, Kent Whitaker; Adjunct Faculty: (see faculty listings). Description Sixty to 80 percent of all hospitalized patients receive some form of respiratory therapy. Twelve percent of all patients undergoing surgery have postoperative pulmonary problems. Respiratory therapy is instrumental in the diagnosis, treatment, management, control and preventive care of patients with cardiopulmonary problems. These patients may be found in the newborn nursery, the surgical and medical wards, the emergency room, the outpatient department and the intensive care unit of the hospital. They may be suffering from a variety of acute and chronic conditions that are either life threatening or disabling. While intensive respiratory care is essential, the day-to-day respiratory care is also important. Respiratory therapy personnel, working from the written orders of a physician, carry out specific therapeutic measures to assist the respiratory distressed patient. Respiratory care practitioners must be competent in such areas as medical gas administration (including oxygen), humidification, aerosols, hyperinflation techniques, bronchopulmonary drainage and exercises, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, mechanical ventilation, airway management, pulmonary function studies, blood-gas analysis, and physiological status. Astute patient care and observation by trained respiratory therapy personnel is essential. Respiratory care practitioners are "life-support" specialists. Education The respiratory therapy program follows a career-ladder approach from entry level (technician) through a Bachelor of Science in Allied Health. Students may exit at two years (Entry Level), three years (Therapist Level) or finish a bachelor of science program. Entry Level (Technician) Program Requires two academic years and leads to either an Associate of Applied Science degree, or Associate of Science degree. Therapist Level Requires three academic years and leads to an Associate of Science degree. Admission Process To be eligible for consideration for selection into a WSC respiratory program, each candidate must: (1) be admitted to Weber State College; (2) submit a respiratory therapy program application; (3) present overall high school and/or college achievement record of minimum 2.00 for Entry Level (2.50 for Therapist Level); (4) be interviewed by the School of Allied Health Sciences admissions counsellor; (5) declare or change major to Respiratory Therapy; and (6) complete (or be enrolled in) all prerequisite respiratory therapy courses with a "C" or better grade. All six of the above steps must be completed prior to March 1st each year. Selection of students into the Entry Level Program is made at the end of Spring Quarter when final grades are available. Selection into the Therapist Level Program is also made at the end of spring quarter. Clinical and didactic performance during Entry Level training is an important aspect of selection into this level of preparation. Details regarding admission to any of the Respiratory Therapy Program levels are available on request from the Respiratory Therapy Program, Annex 3, Box 1102, or the School of Allied Health Science Admissions Office, Box 1601, Weber State College.