Course Descriptions 535 RADT 3403 - Radiobiology & Health Physics (3) Effects of ionizing radiation on the human body, patient and personnel protection, exposure monitoring health physics and oncology. RADT 3423 - Federal Regulations (3) Regulations governing health care, equipment and application of ionizing radiation. RADT 3443 - Quality Assurance in Radiology (3) Development of a quality assurance program and manual to meet accreditation requirements. RADT 3463 - Computerized Imaging (3) Digital radiography, image acquisition, image processing and digital image management. RADT 3563 - Managing Clinical Information (3) Digital and volumetric imaging, emerging technologies, secure computerized management practice, and patient privacy regulations. RADT 3863 - Clinical Internship (2-6) Experience in a radiology specialty area. Consent of instructor is required. RADT 4203 - Patient Education in Radiology (3) Skills necessary to assess, plan and evaluate a variety of educational programs specific to radiology patients. RADT 4213 - Supervision and Staff Development (3) Federal regulations, developing department protocol, designing departments personnel supervision and quality of care assessment. RADT 4223 - Promotional Strategies (3) Assessment of needs, development and implementation of promotional strategies for Radiology Departments. RADT 4233 - Fiscal Analysis in Radiology (3) Justification, acquisition and leasing of imaging equipment and accessories, staffing formulas and review of maintenance contracts. RADT 4243 - Quality Management in Radiology (3) Concepts and principles of quality management, collection and analysis of data. RADT 4253 - Risk Management (3) Study of management of risk associated with the delivery of health care in clinical and non-clinical settings. RADT 4303 - Cardiology (3) Detailed study of the heart: anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, EKGs and imaging modalities. RADT 4313 - Visceral, Pelvic and Extremity Angiography (3) Anatomy, pathology, protocols and interventional procedures of abdominal viscera, extremities and pelvis. RADT 4333 - Head and Neck Angiography (3) Anatomy, pathology, protocols and interventional procedures of the aortic arch, brachiocephalic, thyroid and other facial and neck arteries. RADT 4343 - Thoracic and Venous Procedures (3) Anatomy, pathology, protocols and interventional procedures of the venous and cardiac systems. RADT 4403 - Imaging Pathology (3) Radiographic presentation of pathological conditions, abnormalities and anomalies. RADT 4413 - Forensic Radiology (3) This course provides a comprehensive study of medical imaging'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 (3) Digital imaging and communication standards, PACS administration, image quality, and emerging technology standards. RADT 4443 - Imaging Informatics (3) Analyzing system needed, project management, quality improvement, bio informatics, clinical informatics, and medical informatics. RADT 4543 - Bone Densitometry (3) 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 (3) Normal breast anatomy and physiology compared to pathological conditions. RADT 4563 - Mammographic Positioning/ Imaging Techniques (3) Routine positions, risk versus benefit; tissue variations, specialized procedures and imaging modalities. RADT 4572 - Patient Education and Clinical Examination (2) Breast disease and reconstruction methods, breast examination, rehabilitation, medical-legal considerations. RADT 4573 - The Female Patient and Medical Imaging (3) 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 (3) Equipment operation, technical factors and quality assurance procedures in mammography. RADT 4603 - Magnetic Resonance Imaging Physics and Instrumentation (3) 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 (3) Sectional anatomy, pathology and imaging protocols of the abdominal viscera, pelvis, thorax and extremities. Weber State University 2012-2013 Catalog