291 RADIOGRAPHY ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE (AAS) This program provides integrated didactic instruction with the utilization of on campus x-ray rooms and clinical experience in Radiology departments of the affiliated health facilities. During the course of the program, radiologic physics, anatomy, radiographic procedures, positioning, and patient assessment are taught. The student will participate in clinical education within the affiliate health facilities throughout the program. The program is 5 continuous semesters. 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 » Program Prerequisite: Complete the prerequisite courses, make application and be accepted to the program. Please contact the DCHP Admissions Advisement Center at 801-626-7136/6136 for a list of specific prerequisite courses. » Grade Requirements: Demonstrate ability to achieve scholastically with grades of C or better. » Credit Hour Requirements: The credit hours required for graduation with an AAS degree are 23-26 credit hours of prerequisite courses and 60 credit hours of didactic and clinical education courses. Advisement Students accepted into the program should meet annually with assigned faculty advisor for course and program review. Admission Requirements • Be accepted to Weber State University and declare program of study as Radiography applicant. • 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 deadline date for applications to be received is January 10 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 $20 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 pages 37-43 for AAS degree requirements. The following are required: English EN1010(3) English EN2020 (3) or an oral or written Communication course Quantitative Literacy - MATH QL1040 (3) or MATH QL1050 (4) Computer Literacy (demonstrate literacy) no credit Social Sciences (Introductory Psychology) Course (3) Humanities (Communication) Course (3) Life Science (3) or Health Sciences (Biomed) HTHS LSI 110 (4) and HTHS 1111 (4) Course Requirements for AAS Degree Courses Required (60 credit hours) RADT 1022 RADT 1303 RADT 1502 RADT 1512 RADT 1522 RADT 1532 RADT 1601 RADT 1621 Introduction to Radiologic Technology (2) Principles of Radiographic Exposure I (3) Radiographic Anatomy Sc Positioning I (2) Radiographic Anatomy Sc Positioning II (3) Radiographic Anatomy Sc Positioning III (2) Radiographic Anatomy Sc Positioning IV (3) Laboratory Experience (2) Laboratory Experience (2) RADT RADT RADT RADT RADT RADT RADT RADT RADT RADT RADT RADT RADT 1641 1661 2043 2272 2403 2861-2865 2913 DV3003 3043 3403 SI3443 3463 Elective Courses (6- RADT 2803 RADT 2833 RADT 2921 RADT 2942 RADT 2992 Laboratory Experience (1) Laboratory Experience (1) Patient Care Sc Assessment I (2) Basic Sectional Anatomy (2) Principles of Radiographic Exposure II (2) Clinical Education (14) Final Competency Evaluation (2) Comprehensive Review (2) Psycho-Social Medicine (3) Medical Ethics Sc Law (3) Radiobiology Sc Health Physics (3) Quality Assurance (3) Computerized Imaging (3) 13 credit hours) Independent Research (1-3) Directed Readings (1-3) Workshop, Conferences and Telecourses (1-3) Career Planning Sc New Technology (2) Seminar (1-2) ADVANCED RADIOLOGIC SCIENCES BACHELOR'S DEGREE (BS) 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 of Science (BS) degree. Programs of study are 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 (MRI and CT) 3. Cardiovascular-Interventional Technology (CIT) 4. Women's Imaging 5. Radiology Practitioner Assistant/Radiologist Assistant (RPA/RA)* *The Radiology Practitioner Assistant/Radiology Assistant program requires the consent of a supervising physician, 5 years experience as an ARRT registered technologist (RT) and that the General Education requirements at Weber State University be met. (Must also be ACLS certified.) » 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). » Minor: Students may select any approved minor in consultation with a faculty advisor and the completion of an academic contract. A minor is not required for the Radiology Practitioner Assistant/Radiology Assistant (RPA/RA) program. » 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 for the program of study selected and 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 Requirements 1. Apply for admission to Weber State University; 2. Apply to the program of choice and submit a $20.00 application fee; General PROFILE ENROLLMENT STUDENT AFFAIRS ACADEMIC INFO DEGREE REQ GENED Engaged Learning S Interdisciplinary OUR/CBL HNRS BIS LIBS INTRD MINORS Applied Science S Technology AUSV/ATTC CEET CS MFET/ETM MET CMT DGET ENGR IDT SST TBE Arts & Humanities MENG COMM ENGL FL DANC MUSC THEA ART/ARTH Business SEcon MBA MACC/ACTG BSAD FIN MGMT MKTG SCM ECON/QUAN 1ST Education MSAT MED CHF ATHL/AT HLTH/NUTR PE/PEP/REC EDUC Health Professions MHA MSN CLS DENT PAR HTHS HAS/HIM NRSG RADT DMS/NUCM RATH REST Science BTNY CHEM GEO MATH/MTHE MICR PHYS/ASTR ZOOL SocialS Behavioral Sciences MCJ/CJ ECON GEOG HIST POLS/PHIL PSY SW/GERT SOC/ANTH AERO MILS NAVS Continuing Ed Davis Campus Weber State University 2009 - 2010 Catalog