232 alterations in health and utilizes strategies to promote health and prevent disease. Explores the effect of these populations on the community-at-large. Clinical practice provides opportunity for students to implement nursing interventions to improve the health of selected communities. Prerequisites: HAS 3260 and Nursng 3010, 3020, 3030. Co-requisite: Nursng 4900. Credit hours (5), 3 lecture hours and 6 clinical lab hours per week. 4030. Power, Policy, and Politics in Nursing (2) F, S Types of power, political influences, and social forces which impact nurses and nursing are explored. Policy development, utilization of power, and politics are analyzed as methods to further the discipline of nursing. Prerequisites: HAS 3260 and Nursng 3010, 3020, 3030. Co-requisite: Nursng 4900. Credit hours (2), 2 lecture hours per week. 4040. Nursing: Management and Leadership (6) F, S A writing intensive course with synthesis of classical theories and principles of leadership and management and their application to the nursing profession. Students will be introduced to strategies, processes, and techniques of nurse leader/manager functions. Clinical practice will focus on a variety of leader/manager roles in multiple settings. Based on the application of critical thinking processes, the student will apply nursing theoretical and practice principles. Prerequisites: HAS 3260 and Nursng 3010, 3020, 3030. Co-requisite: Nursng 4900. Credit hours (6), 3 lecture hours and 9 clinical lab hours per week. 4800. Guided Research (Variable hours) F, S Scientific inquiry, research methodology, and writing for qualified students with instructor consent. (Elective) 4830. Directed Theoretical Readings (Variable hours) F, S Activities to be arranged with instructor. (Elective) 4900. Integration of Professional Nursing Concepts (2) F, S Provides a forum for the integration of key baccalaureate nursing concepts and issues. Content analyzes central elements of the foundation and application level BSN courses and assists students to synthesize them into a comprehensive view of nursing. This course must be taken the last semester of the nursing program. Prerequisites: HAS 3260 and Nursng 3010, 3020, 3030. Co-requisites: Nursng 3040, 3050, 3060, 4020, 4030, 4040. Credit hours (2), 2 seminar hours per week. OFFICE OF DISTANCE LEARNING Director: Peg Wherry Telephone: 801-626-6990 Due to the distance between metropolitan areas and vast rural sections within Utah and the Intermountain States, the College of Health Professions established an Office of Distance Learning 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 Distance Learning works closely with the Division of Continuing Education in creating programs, classes and opportunities to meet the needs of health care personnel. radiologic Sciences Program Director: Jane A. Van Valkenburg, Ph.D., R.T.(R)(N) Location: Marriott Health Building, Room 363 Department Telephone: 801-626-6120 Toll Free Telephone: 1-800-848-7770, Ext. 6120 Department Secretary: Jerri L. Byers 801-626-6057 Admissions/Counseling: Judith Joy 801-626-7136 and Robert Holt 801-626-7128 Professors: Wynn J. Harrison, Diane M. Kawamura, Jane Van Valkenburg, Robert J. Walker; Assistant Professor: Virginia Vanderford; Instructor: Shaun T. Caldwell Radiologic Sciences is a medical field that uses ionizing radiation, sound waves and magnetic fields to produce medical images for diagnostic purposes or to treat diseases by combining medical procedures with technology. radiography The program is provided in an integrated manner of didactic instruction and the utilization of on- campus x-ray rooms, darkrooms, and clinical experience in Radiology departments of affiliated health facilities. During the course of the program, radiologic physics, anatomy, radiographic procedures, positioning and patient assessment are taught. The student participates in clinical education within the affiliate health facilities throughout the program. The program begins Fall semester of the first year and continues through the summer of the second year. The student qualifies for an Associate of Applied Science degree upon completion of the general education requirements and the professional course work. Upper division elective courses completed during the program may be applied toward a baccalaureate degree in Health Sciences. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN HEALTH SCIENCES (B.S.) To obtain a baccalaureate degree, the student must complete the WSU General Education requirements; a major and minor emphasis; a quality assurance course; and RadTec 4943, Baccalaureate Thesis (3), or equivalent. RADIOGRAPHY ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DECREE (A.A.S.) » Program Prerequisite: Complete the prerequisite courses; make application and be accepted to the program (refer to the Admission Requirements below). » Grade Requirements: Demonstrate ability to achieve scholastically. » Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 68 credit hours is required for graduation with an A.A.S. degree —18 of these are prerequisite courses and 50 are didactic and clinical education courses. Advisement Students should meet with the admissions counselor at least annually for course and program review. Call 801-626-7136 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Admission Requirements 1. Be accepted to Weber State University and declare major as Radiography (2FR). 2. Apply to the Radiography Program for acceptance and follow the procedures as outlined on the program application, which is in addition to the Weber State Admissions Application. The 233 deadline date for applications to be received is December 1 of each year. Student selection is made during Spring semester and those accepted into the program begin their professional phase of the curriculum the following Fall semester. Pay the $10 program application fee. Present a satisfactory high school and/or college(s) transcript(s). Complete the general education courses listed below. General Education Refer to page 37 of this catalog for A.A.S. degree requirements. The following are required: English ENIOIO 3 English EN2020 3 Quantative Literacy - Math 3 Computer Literacy (demonstrate literacy) no credit Social Sciences Course 3 Humanities Course 3 Life Science 3 or Health Sciences (Biomed) LSI 110 4 Course Requirements for A.A.S. Degree Intro to Rad Tech 2 Prncpls of Radiographic Exposure I 3 Radiographic Anatomy & Positioning I 2 Radiographic Anatomy & Positioning II 2 Radiographic Anatomy & Positioning III 2 Radiographic Anatomy & Positioning IV 2 Radiographic Anatomy & Positioning V 2 Laboratory Experience 1 Laboratory Experience 1 Laboratory Experience 1 Laboratory Experience 1 Laboratory Experience 1 Patient Care & Assessment I 3 Diagnostic Services Pharmacology I 3 Prncpls of Radiographic Exposure II 3 Clinical Education (3 each) 18 Quality Assurance in Radiology 3 Independent Research 1-3 Directed Readings 1-3 Comprehensive Review 3 Workshop, Conferences and Telecourses 1-3 Introduction to Modalities/ New Technology 2 Seminar 2 Psycho-Social Medicine 3 Radiobiology & Health Physics 3 Computerized Imaging 3 Advanced Radiologic Sciences BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN HEALTH SCIENCES DEGREE IB.S.) The Advanced Radiologic Sciences program is designed to fill the continuing education needs of registered technologists, to provide a career ladder for those who wish to obtain additional skills in a specialized area, and to provide an opportunity to earn a Bachelor °f Science in Health Sciences (B.S.) degree. Programs of study are Courses Required RadTec 1022 RadTec 1303 RadTec 1502 RadTec 1512 RadTec 1522 RadTec 1532 RadTec 1542 RadTec 1601 RadTec 1621 RadTec 1641 RadTec 1661 RadTec 1681 RadTec 2043 RadTec 2263 RadTec 2403 RadTec 2861-2866 RadTec 3443 Elective Courses RadTec 2803 RadTec 2833 RadTec 2913 RadTec 2921 RadTec 2942 RadTec 2992 RadTec 3003 RadTec 3403 RadTec 3463 designed to meet the career goals of students in medical imaging modalities and for technical, management and educational positions. The following emphases or programs are available: 1. Advanced Radiography 2. Magnetic Resonance Imaging and/or Computed Tomography (MRIandCT) 3. Cardiovascular-Interventional Technology (CV1T) 4. Mammography (M) 5. Radiology Practitioner Assistant* 'The Radiology Practitioner Assistant program requires a recommendation from a supervising physician and 5 years experience as an ARRT registered technologist (R.T.). » Program Prerequisite: Must be an ARRT registered technologist or acceptable equivalent, make application and be accepted to the program of choice (refer to the Admission Requirements below). » Minor: Students may select any approved minor in consultation with a faculty advisor and the completion of an academic contract. » Grade Requirements: After admittance into the program of choice, a GPA of 2.0 is required in all professional courses. » Credit Hours: A total of 120 credit hours is required for graduation — 30-48 of these must be within the major emphasis. Advisement Students must meet with a faculty advisor and complete an academic contract for the program of study selected and should meet with a faculty advisor at least annually for course and program review. Call 801-626-6120 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Admission Requirements 1. Apply for admission to Weber State University; 2. Apply to the program of choice and submit a $10.00 application fee; 3. Submit active ARRT certification card or acceptable equivalent; 4. Submit transcripts from all colleges and universities attended (if no college experience, submit a high school transcript and R.T. program transcript); 5. Declare the program of choice within Advanced Radiologic Sciences as a major (2FL) (refer to page 18 of this catalog); 6. Complete an academic contract in consultation with a faculty advisor. General Education Refer to pages 35-39 of this catalog for Bachelor of Science requirements. Specific Requirement: Students must complete an upper division research course in either the major area of emphasis or in the minor emphasis. The course must be equivalent to RadTec 4943, Baccalaureate Thesis (3) and approved by a faculty advisor. Course Requirements for B.S. Degree Radiography Courses Required (5 credit hours) RadTec 4933 Research Methods (2) RadTec 4943 Baccalaureate Thesis (3) Complete one of the following emphases: • Advanced Radiologic Sciences Emphasis (2FL) Required Courses (15 credit hours) RadTec 3003 Psycho-Social Medicine 3 RadTec 3023 Biophysical Aging Changes 3 RadTec 3043 Medical Ethics & Law 3 RadTec 3423 Federal Regulations 3 RadTec 4203 Patient Education in Radiology 3 Generai PROFILE ENROLLMENT STUDENT AFFAIRS ACADEMIC INFO DEGREE REQ GENED interdisciplinary FYE HNRS BIS LIBSCI INTRD MINORS Applied Science & Technology CS EET MFET/MET CMT DG PRENGR AUTOSV/AUTOTC IDT SST TBE Arts & Humanities COMM ENGL FORLNG DANCE MUSIC THEATR ART Business & Econ MPACC/ACCTNG BUSADM FIN LOM MGMT MKTG ECON/QUANT IS&T Education MEDUC CHFAM ATHL/AT HEALTH/NUTR1 PE/REC EDUC Hearth Professions CLS DENSCI PARAMD HTHSCI HAS/HIM MRSCI NURSNG RADTEC DMS NUCMED RADTHR RESTHY Science MSM BOTANY CHEM GEOSCI MATH/MATHED MICRO PHSX ZOOL Social & Behavioral Sciences SHU CJ ECON GEOGR HIST POLSC PHILO PSYCH SOCLWK GERONT SOCLGY ANTHRO AEROSP MILSCI NAVSCI WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY Weber State University