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Show Allied Health Sciences — Respiratory Therapy RADIOLOGIC SCIENCES COURSES 262. Radiographic Special Procdeures Specialized equipment and opaque media. Su (3) (2) 80 102. 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 160. Laboratory Experience (1) Experience in the energized x-ray lab on campus. Su 162. Laboratory Experience (continued) (1) Experience in the energized x-ray lab on campus. A 164. Laboratory Experience (continued) (1) Experience in the energized x-ray lab on campus. W 166. Laboratory Experience (continued) (1) Experience in the energized x-ray lab on campus. S 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 248. Radiation Health Safety (2) Discusses the need for radiation protection, effects on human body, patient and personnel protection and exposure monitoring. S RESPIRATORY THERAPY Joyce E. Wanta, Program Director Ron Koncher, Clinical Coordinator Alan Abdulia, Medical Director Associate Professor: Joyce E. Wanta; Assistant Professor: Furman Cummings; Instructor: Ron Koncher. Adjunct and Clinical Faculty (see faculty listings). Description: Between 60% and 80% of all hospitalized patients receive some form of respiratory therapy. Twelve per cent of all patients undergoing surgery have post-operative pulmonary problems. 263. Radiographic Special Procdeures Special procedures and new techniques. A 265. Elementary Radiation Therapy Technology (1) Elementary theory and practice of high energy radiation therapy. W (Optional) 268. Elementary Nuclear Medicine Technology (1) Introduction to elementary concepts of nuclear medicine. (Optional) 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) (5) Two 1-hour lectures and 24 clinical hours of instruction a week. W 272. Clinical Radiologic Technology (continued) (5) Two 1-hour lectures and 24 clinical hours of instruction a week. S 273. Clinical Radiologic Technology (continued) (6) 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 Radiologic Technology Program 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 1" 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 tech- nology and review of interesting clinical studies. A WS Su 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: 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 — Is two academic years and leads to a minimum of an associate of applied science degree. Therapist Level — Is three academic years and leads to a minimum of an associate of science degree. Bachelor of Science in Allied Health — Can be completed using Respiratory Therapy as a major and any approved minor. 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. To become a registered respiratory therapist (R.R.T.) or a certified respiratory therapy technician (C.R.T.T.), a student must apply to the National Board for Respiratory Therapy to take the appropriate credentialling examination. Admissions Process: To be eligible for consideration in the selection of the official respiratory therapy class, 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 and 2.50 for Therapist Level; (4) be interviewed by a respiratory therapy faculty member; (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. Conditional selection of students into the Entry Level Program is made at the end of spring quarter. Selection into the Therapist Level Program is also made at the end of spring quarter each year. Clinical and didactic performance during Entry Level training will be 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, 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. 81 |
