258 Dr. Ezekiel R. Dumke College of Health Professions • NUCM 4862 - Clinical Education (3) • NUCM 4863 - Clinical Education (3) • NUCM 4912 - Comprehensive Review (2) Radiography Courses Required (33 credit hours) • RADT 3043 - Medical Ethics and Law (3) • RADT 3123 - Sectional Anatomy (3) • RADT 3143 - Imaging Pathophysiology (3) • RADT 3243 - Patient Care and Assessment II (3) • RADT 3263 - Diagnostic Services Pharmacology (3) • RADT 3403 - Radiobiology & Health Physics (3) • RADT 3423 - Federal Regulations (3) • RADT 3563 - Managing Clinical Information (3) • RADT 4303 - Cardiology (3) • RADT 4933 - Research Methods (3) • RADT 4943 - Baccalaureate Thesis (3) Elective • NUCM 4991 - Seminar (l) Recommended Course to Fulfill Diversity • RADT 3003 DV - Psycho-Social Medicine (3) Radiation Therapy (BS) 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 Process below). Minor: The Advanced Radiologic Sciences minor is automatically satisfied by the requirements for the Radiation Therapy major. Grade Requirements: After admission to the program, a GPA of 2.0 or a "C" is required in the professional courses. Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 27 credit hours in didactic courses and 9 credit hours in clinical education are required. The support courses or the equivalent must be completed to obtain the degree. Advisement Students 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 Process To be eligible for admission to the Radiation Therapy program, the following criteria must be met: 1. Application and admission to Weber State University. 2. Demonstrate ability to achieve scholastically. 3. Complete an application to the desired program and pay the $25 application fee. 4. Provide the following with the application: a. transcripts from hospital certificate programs or colleges and universities; b. high schoo 1 transcripts, if no previous college experience; and c. copy of ARRT certification or equivalent. 5. Have all pertinent material on file by January 10. 6. The Program of Study for Radiation Therapy will be declared upon acceptance into modality. General Education Refer to Degree and General Education Requirements for Bachelor of Science requirements. Major Course Requirements for BS Deg ree Radiation Therapy Courses Required (36 credit hours) RATH 4330 - Radiation Therapy Physics (3) RATH 4342 - Introduction to Treatment Planning (3) RATH 4410 - Radiation Oncology I (3) RATH 4412 - Radiation Oncology II (3) RATH 4414 - Radiation Oncology III (3) RATH 4444 - Advanced Treatment Planning/Brachytherapy (3) RATH 4446 - Quality Assurance (3) RATH 4448 - New Technology in Radiation Therapy (3) RATH 4861 - Clinical Education I (3) RATH 4862 - Clinical Education II (3) RATH 4863 - Clinical Education III (3) RATH 4913 - Comprehensive Review (3) Radiography Courses Required (18 credit hours) • RADT 3043 - Medical Ethics and Law (3) • RADT 3243 - Patient Care and Assessment II (3) • RADT 3403 - Radiobiology & Health Physics (3) • RADT 3563 - Managing Clinical Information (3) • RADT 4933 - Research Methods (3) • RADT 4943 - Baccalaureate Thesis (3) Recommended Course to Fulfill Diversity • RADT 3003 DV - Psycho-Social Medicine (3) Elective Courses • RADT 3143 - Imaging Pathophysiology (3) • RADT 3263 - Diagnostic Services Pharmacology (3) • RADT 3423 - Federal Regulations (3) • RADT 4992 - Seminar (1-2) Radiologic Sciences, Advanced (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- Interventio nal T echnolo gy (CIT) 4. Women's Imaging 5. Radio lo gist Assistant (RA)* *The 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. Weber State University 2012-2013 Catalog