Radiography Respiratory Therapy General Information 292. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-6) Consult the quarterly class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. 299. Seminar (1) Su, A, W, S Current concepts in radiology, radiologic technology and review of interesting clinical studies. 300. Psycho-Social Medicine (4) A, W Study of professional interrelationships with patients, peers and supervisors. 310. Radiation Health Safety (3) A, S Discusses the need for radiation protection, effects on human body, patient and personnel protection and exposure monitoring. 320. Supervision and Staff Development (4) Su Topics of study are federal regulations, developing department protocol, designing departments, and personnel and patient supervision. 321. Clinical Promotion Strategies (4) W, S Assessment of needs, development and implementation of promotion strategies for Radiology Departments. Prerequisite: Radtec 320. 322. Radiological Systems Acquisition (4) Su Justification, acquisition and leasing of major pieces of imaging equipment and accessories, and maintenance contracts. Prerequisite: Radtec 321. 325. Advanced Patient Care (4) Su Patient care procedures during special imaging studies. 330. Imaging Pathophysiology I (3) In-depth consideration of disease processes of the cardiac, digestive, immune and reproductive systems. 331. Advanced Pathophysiology II (3) In-depth consideration of disease processes of the pulmonary, skeletal, muscular and nervous system. 340. Quality Assurance (4) W, S Development of a quality assurance program. 342. Computerized Imaging (3) Su, W, S Processing of digital images in specialized radiographic procedures. Consent of instructor required. 360. Contemporary Imaging I (4) Su Digitized imaging equipment and accessories, techniques and the use of contrast media. 361. Contemporary Imaging II (4) A Diagnostic and therapeutic studies in angiography and other specialized procedures. 370. Clinical Internship (1-6) Su, A, W, S Experience in a radiology specialty area. Consent of instructor is required. 420. Patient Education in Radiology (3) A, W, S Skills necessary to assess, plan and evaluate a variety of educational programs specific to radiology patients. 430. Cardiology (3) A Detailed study of the heart: anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, ECGs, and imaging modalities. 440. Applied Radiographic Pathology (4) A Study of the radiographic presentation of pathological conditions, abnormalities, and anomalies. 442. Imaging Differential Diagnosis I (3) A, S Imaging comparison of two or more similar disease processes. 444. Imaging Differential Diagnosis II (3) Su, W Continuation of Radtec 442. 450. Sectional Anatomy (5) Su, A, W Comprehensive coverage of the total body sagittal, transverse, and coronal planes. 460. CT/MRI Physics and Imaging (3) Su Instrumentation of computed tomography. Interaction of electromagnetic waves to generate a signal, on which images are based. 461. MRI Instrumentation (3) A Imaging sequence and methods in normal and abnormal tissue. 462. Spectroscopy (2) W Diagnosis of disease process using in vivo chemical shifts. 463. Central Nervous System Scanning (2) A Scanning of the central nervous system. 464. Abdominal Scanning (2) Su Scanning of abdominal organs. 465. Thorax and Musculoskeletal Scanning (2) Su Scanning of the chest cavity and musculoskeletal system. 470. Internship (1-6) Su, A, W, S Experience in a radiology specialty area. Consent of instructor is needed. 480. Individual Projects (1-9) Su, A, W, S Individualized projects developed for district, state, regional, or national presentation. 483. Directed Readings and Research (1-9) Su, A, W, S Synthesis and analysis of journal articles resulting in a research paper for the purpose of publication. 499. Seminar (1-6) Su, A, W, S New developments and procedures in imaging and therapy. RESPIRATORY THERAPY Program Director: Georgine Bills Clinical Coordinator: Gary White Medical Director: Gary Goucher, M.D. Location: Marriott Allied Health Building, Rm 309 Telephone Contact: Shauna Jarman 626-7071 Assistant Professors: Georgine Bills, Gary White; Instructors: Paul Eberle, ValerieThomas, Kent Whitaker Description 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 also important. Respiratory therapy personnel, working from the written orders of a physician, carry out specific therapeutic measures to assist the respiratory distressed patient. Respiratory care practitioners must be competent in such areas as medical gas administration (including oxygen), humidification, aerosols, hyperinflation techniques, bronchopulmonary drainage and exercises, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, mechanical ventilation, airway management, pulmonary function studies, blood-gas analysis, and physiological status. The Respiratory Therapy program follows a career-ladder approach from entry level (technician) through a bachelor of science in Health Administrative Services. Students may exit at two years (Entry Level), three years (Therapist Level) or finish a bachelor of science program. Entry-Level (Technician) Program—Requires two academic years and leads to either an associate of applied science degree, or associate of science degree. Therapist Level—Requires three academic years and leads to an associate of science degree. Admission Process To be eligible for consideration for selection into a Weber State Respiratory program, each candidate must: (1) be admitted to Weber State; (2) submit a Respiratory Therapy program application; (3) present overall high school and/or college achievement record of minimum 2.00 for Entry Level (2.75 for Therapist Level); (4) be interviewed by the College of Health Profesisons admissions counselor; (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 1 st each year. Selection of students into the Entry-Level program is made at the end of Spring Quarter when final grades are available. Selection into the Therapist Level program is also made at the end of spring quarter. Clinical and didactic performance during Entry Level training is 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 office or the College of Health Professions admissions office. PROGRAM: ENTRY-LEVEL RESPIRATORY THERAPY PRACTITIONER (TECHNICIAN- ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE A student may qualify for a full associate of science degree by completing the following program requirements and the necessary additional general education courses. General Requirements: • A minimum of 93 credit hours. • The required courses in major field. • Engl 111 and Commun HU 105. • General Education requirements may be satisfied by taking one course from both the Humanities area and the Personal Development area, along with the prescribed courses listed below. Specific Requirements: • Biomedical core or acceptable equivalent** (15 credit hours): Hthsci 111 (5), 112(5), 113(5). • Respiratory Therapy courses required (55 credit hours): Resthy 151 (2), 152 (2), 154 (3), 214 (3), 215 (3), 216 (3), 221 (5), 225 (5), 227 (3), 230 (5), 231 (5), 232 (5), 270 (2), 271 (4), 272 (5). • Support courses required: Math 96 (5) or 17 or above on special ACT Math proficiency exam; Hthsci PD120 (3), 230 (4): Resthy 140 (2) or current CPR certification at the basic provider level: Psych SS101 (5) or 154 (3). **Acceptable equivalent: Zool 421 (5), 422 (5) and Phsx NS101 (5); or Zool NS201 (5), 202 (3) and Phsx NS101 (5); and Micro NS111 (5), Chem NS 101 (5). PROGRAM: RESPIRATORY THERAPIST ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE Student Services Interdisc. Programs Applied Science & Technology Arts& Humanities Business & Economics Education Health Professions Science While a full associate of science degree is an appropriate expectation at this program level, it is recognized that . .. circumstances sometimes prevent total achievement of that Behavioral goal. Therefore, a student may (if necessary) opt for an Sciences associate of applied science, following counseling with the program director. 204 205 Continuing Education