536 Dr. Ezekiel R. Dumke College of Health Professions RADT 4413 - Forensic Radiology Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] This course provides a comprehensive study of medical imaging1 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. RADT 4433 - PACS Administration Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Digital imaging and communication standards, PACS administration, image quality, and emerging technology standards. RADT 4443 - Imaging Informatics Credits: (3) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] Analyzing system needed, project management, quality improvement, bio informatics, clinical informatics, and medical informatics. RADT 4543 - Bone Densitometry Credits: (3) Typically taught: Summer [Full Sem] 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. RADT 4553 - Breast Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Normal breast anatomy and physiology compared to pathological conditions. RADT 4563 - Mammographic Positioning/ Imaging Techniques Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Routine positions, risk versus benefit; tissue variations, specialized procedures and imaging modalities. RADT 4572 - Patient Education and Clinical Examination Credits: (2) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] Breast disease and reconstruction methods, breast examination, rehabilitation, medical-legal considerations. RADT 4573 - The Female Patient and Medical Imaging Credits: (3) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] Summer [Full Sem] 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. RADT 4583 - Mammographic Equipment and Quality Assurance Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Equipment operation, technical factors and quality assurance procedures in mammography. RADT 4603 - Magnetic Resonance Imaging Physics and Instrumentation Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Physical principles and theories of magnetic resonance, instrumentation, imaging sequences and methods in normal and abnormal tissue, and computer parameters of magnetic resonance. RADT 4613 - Computed Tomography of the Torso and Limbs Credits: (3) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] Sectional anatomy, pathology and imaging protocols of the abdominal viscera, pelvis, thorax and extremities. RADT 4623 - Advanced MRI Procedures and Safety Credits: (3) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] 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. Weber State University 2015-2016 Catalog