Radiologic Sciences Radiography Courses General Informatior 453. Power and Politics in Health Care (2) W Types of power, political influences, and social forces which impact nurses and nursing are explored. Utilization of power and politics are analyzed as methods to further the discipline of nursing. Observation of legislative process during Utah State Legislature General Session is required. Prerequisites: Nursng 301, 350, 352 and instructor consent. 480. Guided Research (Variable hours) A, W, S Scientific inquiry, research methodology, and writing for qualified students with instructor consent. (Elective) 483. Directed Theoretical Readings (Variable hours) A, W, S Activities to be arranged with instructor. (Elective) 485. Nursing Leadership/Management (7) A nursing leadership/management course focusing on the synthesis of classical theories and principles of leadership and management. Students will be introduced to strategies, processes, and techniques of nurse leader/manager functions. Clinical practice will focus on a variety of leader/manager roles in the acute care, organization, and community settings. Based on the assumptions of critical thinking, the student will apply theoretical and practice principles in several modes: reading, writing, analyzing information changing concepts, drawing legitimate inferences and conclusions, and challenging assumptions and prejudices. A writing intensive course. Prerequisites: Nursng 311, 323,424,425. Course must be taken within last two quarters of graduation. Lecture 4 credit hours and 3 credit hours nursing practice (9 clock-hours nursing practice per week). 490. Integration of Professional Nursing Concepts (2) 5 Course to provide a forum for the integration of key baccalaureate nursing concepts and issues. Content analyzes central elements of the foundation and application level BSN courses and helps synthesize them into a comprehensive view of nursing. The course content is organized around the WSU nursing program conceptual framework to include: nursing, nursing process, client/consumer, health care environment, human development, communication, ethics, leadership/management, role development, and future trends. Active participation and attendance are requirements for successful completion of the course. Prerequisites: Nursng 301, 308, 310, 311, 323, 350, 352, 424, 425, 453. OFFICE OF DISTANCE LEARNING Director: F. Ann Millner Coordinator: William Smith Nursing Continuing Education Coordinator: Tamara Aird Location: Promontory Tower, Room 405 Due to the distance between metropolitan areas and vast rural sections within Utah and the Intermountain States, the College of Health Professions established an Office of Distance Learning in 1974. This office has been assigned the role of extending quality educational opportunities for health care personnel into communities throughout Utah and the Intermountain West. In carrying out its operation, the office functions in three areas: (1) designing and delivering special educational programs to meet the unique needs of rural areas; (2) facilitating modifications of on-campus programs to be offered off campus in a nontraditional manner, and (3) providing continuing education conferences, courses and seminars. The Office of Distance Learning works closely with the Division of Continuing Education in creating programs, classes and opportunities to meet the needs of health care personnel. RADIOLOGIC SCIENCES Program Director: Jane A. Van Valkenburg Location: Allied Health, Phase II, Room 119 Department Telephone: 626-6120 Admissions/Counseling: 626-7136 Professors: Wynn J. Harrison, Diane Kawamura, Jane A. Van Valkenburg; Associate Professor: Robert J. Walker; Instructors: Shaun T. Caldwell, Virginia L. Tolsma RADIOGRAPHY Description The Radiography program at Weber State is the only college-based radiography program in the state of Utah. The program is accredited by the American Medical Association and is affiliated with the following hospitals: Alta View, Brigham City Community Hospital, Dixie Medical Center, Davis Hospital & Medical Center, Holy Cross, L.D.S., Lakeview, Logan, McKay-Dee, Mountain View, Pioneer Valley, St. Benedict's and Sevier Valley. The training is provided in an integrated manner through the utilization of on campus x-ray rooms, darkrooms, a radiation physics laboratory, and clinical experience in Radiology departments of the affiliated hospitals. During the course of the program, anatomy, radiographic procedures, and positioning are taught. The student will participate in clinical education within the affiliate hospitals throughout the program. The program is 36 months in length beginning in the fall of the first year and continues through the summer of both years. The student qualifies for an associate of applied science degree upon completion of the required course work. Upper division courses included in the program may be applied toward a baccalaureate degree. Admission Process (1) Declare major as Radiologic Technology; (2) apply to the Radiography Program for acceptance and follow the procedures as outlined on the program application which is in addition to the Weber State Admissions Application; (3) present a satisfactory high school and/or college achievement record (overall 2.0 grade point average); (4) complete the three quarters of prerequisite courses achieving at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA. The above procedure must be completed prior to December 1 st of each year. Student selection is made during Spring Quarter and those accepted into the program will begin their professional phase of their curriculum Summer Quarter. PROGRAM: RADIOGRAPHY-ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE General Requirements: • At least 20 hours of General Education courses listed in the catalog including at least one course in each of the four areas of Humanities (HU and HL), Natural Sciences (PS and LS), Social Sciences (SS and SB), and Personal Development (PD). • An overall GPA of 2.0 or C is a minimum requirement. Specific Requirements: • Prerequisite courses: Engl EN111 (4) and EN112 (4); Commun HU105 (3), Psych SS101 (5) or 154 (3), Math 96 (5) or 105 (5); Biomedical core or acceptable equivalent*: Hthsci 111 (5), 112(5), 113(5). • Support courses required: Hthsci PD120 (3). • Radiology courses required: Radtec 102 (1), 104 (2), 130 (2), 135 (1), 150 (2), 151 (2), 152 (2), 153 (2), 154 (2), 155 (2), 156 (3), 160 (1), 162 (1), 164 (1), 166 (1), 168 (1), 204 (2), 226 (2), 240 (2), 243 (3), 260 (1), 261 (1), 262 (1), 263 (1), 270 (4), 271 (4), 272 (4), 273 (4), 274 (4), 275 (4 ), 283 (1-6), 291 (1-4), 299 (1), 300 (4), 310 (3), 340 (4), 342 (3), 370(1-6). • Acceptable equivalent: Zool LS201 (5), 202 (4); Phsx PS101 (5); Chem PS101 (5); Micro LSI 11 (5). PROGRAM: ADVANCED RADIOGRAPHY Description The Advanced Radiography program is designed to fill the continuing education needs of registered technologists and to provide a career ladder concept for those who wish to obtain a Bachelor of Science in Allied Health Sciences. Education Courses are designed to prepare the student in special imaging modalities and/or for technical management or educational positions. This preparation will allow vertical and lateral career mobility for the student. Admission Process 1. Be a graduate of an accredited Radiography program. 2. Maintain a minimum 2.00 (C) GPA. 3. Obtain consent of program director. 4. Submit a curriculum contract with courses outlined to the program director for approval. Student Services Interdisc. Programs RADIOGRAPHY COURSES-RADTEC 102. Introduction to Radiologic Technology (1) Orientation, elementary radiation protection, medical terminology and administration specific to the Department of Radiology. One lecture a week. 104. Patient Care and Assessment I (2) Introduction to the principles of basic patient care and assessment. 130. Radiologic Physics (2) Theory of circuit of x-ray machines and x-ray production; filtering of x-ray beam for diagnostic radiology and laboratory experiments utilizing x-ray teaching machines. 135. Darkroom Procedures (1) Demonstration and practice in handling, care, processing and storage of radiographic film. 150. Radiographic Anatomy and Positioning - Respiratory System and Abdominal Organs (2) Two one-hour lecture-laboratories a week. 151. Radiographic Anatomy and Positioning - Upper Extremities (2) Terminology, body planes and patient placement for x-rays of extremities and systems of the body. Two one-hour lecture- laboratories a week. 152. Radiographic Anatomy and Positioning - Lower Extremities (2) One one-hour lecture-laboratory a week. 153. Radiographic Anatomy and Positioning - Spinal Column (2) Two one-hour lecture-laboratories a week. 154. Radiographic Anatomy and Positioning - Digestive System (2) Two one-hour lecture-laboratories a week. 155. Radiographic Anatomy and Positioning - Excretory, Reproductive and Endocrine Systems (2) Two one-hour lecture-laboratories a week. Applied Science & Technology Arts& Humanities Business & Economics Education Health Profession Science Social & Behavioral Sciences 216 217 Continuing Education