Allied Health Sciences Respiratory Therapy RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY COURSES 102. Introduction to Radiologic Technology (1) Orientation, elementary radiation protection, medical terminology and administration specific to the Department of Radiology. One lecture a week. S 104. Aseptic Technique (1) Principles of aseptic technique for radiologic work. One lecture-demonstration per week. Su 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. S 135. Darkroom Procedures (1) Demonstration and practice in the handling, care, processing and storage of radiographic film. Su 150. Radiographic Anatomy and Positioning (2) Respiratory, lymphatic, and circulatory systems. Abdomen radiography, body planes and terminology. Su 151. Radiographic Anatomy and Positioning (2) Upper extremities. Su 152. Radiographic Anatomy and Positioning (2) Lower extremities. A 153. Radiographic Anatomy and Positioning (2) Radiography of the spine. A 154. Radiographic Anatomy and Positioning (2) Digestive system. W 155. Radiographic Anatomy and Positioning (2) Excretory, reproductive and endocrine systems W 156. Radiographic Anatomy and Positioning (4) Skull. Cranial Radiography. W 240. Applied Radiologic Techniques (2) Factors affecting radiographic quality and techniques used to improve radiographic quality. Su 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: Radiologic Technology 130 and 240. A 245. Advanced Techniques (2) Experience in x-ray laboratories and affiliated hospitals with maintenance and calibration of x-ray machines, factors affecting quality control and review of new equipment on the market. Prerequisite: Radiologic Technology 243. W 262. Radiographic Special Procdeures (2) Specialized equipment and opaque media. Su 263. Radiographic Special Procdeures (3) Special procedures and new techniques. A 265. Elementary Radiation Therapy Technology (1) Elementary theory and practice of high energy radiation therapy W 268. Elementary Nuclear Medicine Technology (1) Introduction to elementary concepts of nuclear medicine. 270. Clinical Radiologic Technology (6) Supervised experience in the clinical setting within Radiologic Department and throughout affiliated hospital. Two 1-hour lectures and 24 hours of clinical instruction a week. A 271. Clinical Radiologic Technology (continued) (6) Two 1-hour lectures and 24 clinical hours of instruction a week W 272. Clinical Radiologic Technology (continued) (6) Two 1-hour lectures and 24 clinical hours of instruction a week. S 273. Clinical Radiologic Technology (continued) (61 Two 1-hour lectures and 24 clinical hours of instruction a week. Su 274. Clinical Radiologic Technology (continued) (6) Two 1-hour lectures and 24 clinical hours of instruction a week. A 278. Honors Internship (1-5) Radiologic Technology students involved in final hospital training. Consent of Department of Health Occupations required. Su 283. Directed Readings, Projects, and Research (1-3) Limited to Radiologic Technology majors. A maximum of 9 hours may be accumulated in this type of course. A W S Su 292. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-6) In order to provide flexibility and to meet 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. A W S Su 299. Seminar (1) Current concepts in radiology, radiologic technology and review of interesting clinical studies. A W S Su RESPIRATORY THERAPY Joyce E. Wanta, Technical Director Theron VanHooser, Associate Technical Director Jeff Simons, Medical Director Description: Between 60% and 80% of all hospitalized patients receive some form of respiratory therapy. What is respiratory therapy? 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. 68 Allied Health Sciences Respiratory Therapy 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 just as critical, if not more so. Respiratory therapy personnel, working from the written orders of a physician, carry out specific therapeutic measures to assist the respiratory distressed patient. The respiratory therapist and technician must be competent in such areas as medical gas administration (including oxygen), humidification, aerosols, intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB), bronchopulmonary drainage and exercises, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, mechanical ventilation, airway management, pulmonary function studies, blood-gas analysis, and physiological monitoring. Because these therapeutic measures may alter a patient's physiological status, astute patient care and observation by trained respiratory therapy personnel is essential. Respiratory therapists and technicians are "life-support" specialists. Education: Respiratory Therapy ProgramThe total program is seven quarters in length, including one summer session. The first two quarters are spent in filling prerequisites and some general education areas. Respiratory Therapy courses begin spring quarter of the freshman year and continue through the remaining four quarters. Total length of the program is 21 months. All Respiratory Therapy courses are sequenced and prerequisite to the one following. Students are not allowed to enroll in Respiratory Therapy courses without meeting the prerequisites. Respiratory Therapy Technician ProgramA 12 month (four quarters) program is offered to a minimum of 10 and maximum of 15 students on an "as needed" basis only. Details can be obtained through the Department of Heatlh Occupations at Weber State College. All respiratory therapy students are involved in lectures, laboratory and clinical experiences. Lectures and labs are presented primarily in the on-campus respiratory therapy lab/classroom. Clinical experience is provided in hospitals and health-care agencies in the metropolitan Salt Lake and Ogden areas. Students who successfully complete a program are awarded either an associate of applied science degree or an institutional certificate. To become a registered respiratory therapist (R.R.T.) or a certified respiratory therapy technician (C.R.T.T.), a student must have one year experience in the field following graduation and then may apply to the National Board for Respiratory Therapy to take the appropriate credentialling examination. Admissions Process: Respiratory Therapist ProgramTo be eligible for consideration in the official Respiratory Therapist class section, each candidate must (1) be admitted to Weber State College: (2) submit a Respiratory Therapy program application; (3) present satisfactory high school and/or college achievement record (this shall be interpreted to be an overall 2.25 grade point average); (4) be interviewed by a Respiratory Therapy adviser; (5) complete all the Respiratory Therapy prerequisites with a "C" or better grade; (6) declare or change major to Respiratory Therapy. All six of the above steps must be completed prior to December 1st each year. These prerequisites include the Health Occupations core. It should be noted that conditional selection of students is made at mid-winter quarter. Therefore, candidates must be doing "C" or better in all their prerequisite classes at that time in order to be eligible for selection. Students may enroll at any time for advisement with the Respiratory Therapy Department. Respiratory Therapy Technician ProgramAll application information must be submitted before October 1 of each year. Details regarding admission to this program are available on request from the Department of Health Occupations at Weber State College. Employment Outlook: Respiratory Therapists work in hospitals, clinics, physician offices and private practices. Most positions require credentialling at some level by the National Board for Respiratory Therapy. Employment opportunities are good to excellent. 69