256 RadTec 4203. Patient Education in Radiology (3) Skills necessary to assess, plan and evaluate a variety of educational programs specific to radiology patients. RadTec 4213. Supervision and Staff Development (3) Federal regulations, developing department protocol, designing departments personnel supervision and quality of care assessment. RadTec 4223. Promotional Strategies (3) Assessment of needs, development and implementation of promotional strategies for Radiology Departments. RadTec 4233. Fiscal Analysis in Radiology (3) Justification, acquisition and leasing of imaging equipment and accessories, staffing formulas and review of maintenance contracts. RadTec 4243. Quality Management in Radiology (3) Concepts and principles of quality management, collection and analysis of data. RadTec 4253. Risk Management (3) Study of management of risk associated with the delivery of health care in clinical and non-clinical settings. RadTec 4303. Cardiology (3) Detailed study of the heart: anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, EKGs and imaging modalities. RadTec 4313. Visceral, Pelvic and Extremity Angiography (3) Anatomy, pathology, protocols and interventional procedures of abdominal viscera, extremities and pelvis. RadTec 4333. Head and Neck Angiography (3) Anatomy, pathology, protocols and interventional procedures of the aortic arch, brachiocephalic, thyroid and other facial and neck arteries. RadTec 4343. Thoracic and Venous Procedures (3) Anatomy, pathology, protocols and interventional procedures of the venous and cardiac systems. RadTec 4403. Imaging Pathology (3) Radiographic presentation of pathological conditions, abnormalities and anomalies. RadTec 4413. Forensic Radiology (3) This course provides a comprehensive study of medical imaging's role in forensic medicine. Forensic Radiology is used to determine identity of remains, evaluate injury or cause of death and assist in the detection of abuse. Junior or Senior standing required. RadTec 4543. Bone Densitometry (3) This course comprehensively covers the methods of bone density measurement (bone densitometry, DEXA), the pathogenesis of osteoporosis, quality management issues, therapies for osteoporosis and a review of additional analysis methods. RadTec 4553. Breast Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology (3) Normal breast anatomy and physiology compared to pathological conditions. RadTec 4563. Mammographic Positioning/ Imaging Techniques (3) Routine positions, risk versus benefit; tissue variations, specialized procedures and imaging modalities. RadTec 4572. Patient Education and Clinical Examination (2) Breast disease and reconstruction methods, breast examination, rehabilitation, medical-legal considerations. RadTec 4573. The Female Patient and Medical Imaging (3) This course will familiarize the student to disease processes specific to the female patient and the imaging methods that may be used in diagnosis and treatment. The clinical pathways that are commonly used, involving all radiologic imaging modalities, will be explored. Students who enroll in this course must be certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. RadTec 4583. Mammographic Equipment and Quality Assurance (3) Equipment operation, technical factors and quality assurance procedures in mammography. RadTec 4603. Magnetic Resonance Imaging Physics and Instrumentation (3) Physical principles and theories of magnetic resonance, instrumentation, imaging sequences and methods in normal and abnormal tissue, and computer parameters of magnetic resonance. RadTec 4613. Computed Tomography of the Torso and Limbs (3) Sectional anatomy, pathology and imaging protocols of the abdominal viscera, pelvis, thorax and extremities. RadTec 4623. Advanced MRI Procedures and Safety (3) Evaluation of organ function and diagnosis of disease process using advanced MRI procedures with emphasis on spectroscopy and functional MR. Includes an in-depth study of MRI safety. RadTec 4633. Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Central Nervous System (3) Sectional anatomy, pathology and imaging protocol of the head, spine and central nervous system. RadTec 4643. Magnetic Resonance of the Torso and Limbs (3) Sectional anatomy, pathology and imaging protocols of the abdominal viscera, pelvis, thorax and extremities. RadTec 4653. Computed Tomography of the Central Nervous System (3) Sectional anatomy, pathology and imaging protocols of the head, spine and central nervous system. RadTec 4663. Computed Tomography Physics and Instrumentations (3) Interactions of electromagnetic waves, instrumentation, imaging sequences and computer parameters of computerized tomography imaging. RadTec 4803. Individual Research (1-3) Research projects developed for district, state, regional or national presentation. RadTec 4833. Directed Readings and Research (3) Synthesis and analysis of journal articles resulting in a research paper for the purpose of publication. RadTec 4861. Clinical Internship (2) Experience in a radiology specialty area. Consent of instructor is needed. RadTec 4862. Clinical Internship (2) Experience in a radiology specialty area. Consent of instructor is needed. RadTec 4863. Clinical Internship (2-4) Experience in a radiology specialty area. Consent of instructor is needed. WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY 2 0 04-2005 CATALOG