Diagnostic Medical Sonography Nuclear Medicine General Information 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. 491. Comprehensive Review (2) S Comprehensive review in preparation for the advanced-level certification examination. 499. Seminar (1-6) Su, A, W, S New developments and procedures in imaging and therapy. PROGRAM: DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY Description The Diagnostic Medical Sonography program is designed as an advanced discipline of study for two-year graduates of A.M.A. accredited programs. A student can complete the required courses and be eligible to write the national certification examination. The courses offered in Diagnostic Medical Sonography are upper division and will be accepted as satisfying the requirements for a primary area emphasis for those students who have been accepted into the Bachelor of Science in the Allied Health Sciences. The program is six (6) quarters in length, which requires the student to attend summer quarter. A competency-based evaluation system will be utilized throughout the program. A student must achieve a predetermined level of competency in the academic and clinical courses in order to receive grades for the course. A minimum of 24 clock hours per calendar week the second through the fifth quarters, and 32 clock hours per calendar week the sixth quarter, must be completed in the clinical courses. Admission Process To be eligible for admission to the program, the following criteria must be met: (1) Application must be made to Weber State. The candidate must be admitted to Weber State; (2) Have a predicted grade point average of 2.0 (C) or better; (3) Complete an application to the desired program; (4) Provide the following with their application: (a) transcripts from hospital certificate programs, colleges, universities, or junior colleges; (b) copy of certification certificate; and (c) high school transcripts if no previous college courses have been taken; (5) Have all pertinent material on file four weeks before the selection of students; (6) Have their major specified at the Admissions Office; and (7) Obtain and complete essay questions for the program's selection committee. General Requirements: • Registered Radiologic Technologist (A.R.R.T.) or equivalent. • General Education Requirements (consult program director). • An overall GPA of 2.0 or C is required. Specific Requirements: • Diagnostic Medical Sonography courses required: DMS 300 (1), 320 (4), 321 (3), 420 (1), 440 (4), 470 (4), 472 (4), 474 (4), 476 (4), 478 (6), 491 (2). • One Diagnostic Medical Sonography elective required: Cardiac: DMS 330 (3), 332 (3), 334 (3), 450 (1) Medical: DMS 350 (5), 360 (5), 362 (3), 370 (1), 452 (1) Vascular: DMS 340 (3), 342 (3), 362 (3), 370 (1), 454 (1) • Support courses required: Radtec 303 (1), 330 (3), 331 (3), 342 (3), 401 (2), 402 (1), 403 (1), 404 (1), 442 (3), 444 (3), 483 (6). • Support courses required for elective: Cardiac: Radtec 430 (3) Medical: Radtec 301 (1), 302 (1), 304 (1), 305 (1) Vascular: Radtec 301 (1), 302 (1), 304 (1), 305 (1) DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY COURSES - DMS 300. Introduction (1) Introduction to the profession, scope of practice, and to sonographic scanning protocols. 320. Sonographic Physics (4) Ultrasound and Doppler physics, tissue propagations, transducers, and biological effects. 321. Sonographic Instrumentation (3) Ultrasound imaging, storage, and display systems and image features and artifacts. 330. Cardiac Sonography I (3) Concepts in cardiac sonographic scanning technique and protocol to produce and evaluate diagnostic images in the clinical setting. 332. Cardiac Sonography II (3) Continuation of DMS 330. Concepts in cardiac sonographic scanning technique and protocol to produce and evaluate diagnostic images in the clinical setting. 334. Cardiac Sonography HI (3) Continuation of DMS 332. Concepts in cardiac sonographic scanning technique and protocol to produce and evaluate diagnostic images in the clinical setting. 340. Vascular Sonography I (3) Concepts in vascular sonographic scanning technique and protocol to produce and evaluate diagnostic images in the clinical setting. 342. Vascular Sonography II (3) Continuation of DMS 340. Concepts in vascular sonographic scanning technique and protocol to produce and evaluate diagnostic images in the clinical setting. 350. Obstetric and Gynecologic Sonography (5) Concepts in obstetric and gynecologic sonographic scanning technique and protocol to produce and evaluate diagnostic images in the clinical setting. 360. Abdominal Sonography (5) Concepts in abdominal intraperitoneal and retroperitoneal sonographic scanning technique and protocol to produce and evaluate diagnostic images in the clinical setting. 362. Superficial Structure Sonography (3) Concepts in superficial structure sonographic scanning technique and protocol to produce and evaluate diagnostic images in the clinical setting. 370. Neurosonography (1) Introductory concepts in neonatal brain sonographic scanning technique and protocol. 420. Procedures for Special Studies (1) Concepts in special studies sonographic scanning technique and protocol to produce and evaluate diagnostic images and to assist in biopsy and aspiration examinations in the clinical setting. 440. Quality Assurance (4) Establishment of a quality assurance program. 450. Cardiac Case Study Conference (1) Case history presentations and techniques in differential diagnosis applied to cardiac sonography examinations. 452. Medical Case Study Conference (1) Case history presentations and techniques in differential diagnosis applied to medical sonography examinations. 454. Vascular Case Study Conference (1) Case history presentations and techniques in differential diagnosis applied to vascular sonography examinations. 470. Clinical Education I (4) A minimum of twenty-four (24) hours per week in an active ultrasound department. 472. Clinical Education II (4) Continuation of DMS 470. 474. Clinical Education HI (4) Continuation of DMS 472. 476. Clinical Education IV (4) Continuation of DMS 474. 478. Clinical Education V (6) A minimum of 32 hours per week in an active ultrasound department. Clinical competency evaluation in all areas. Consent of instructor is required. 491. Comprehensive Review (2-6) Review and requirements for advanced responsibilities. PROGRAM: NUCLEAR MEDICINE Description The Nuclear Medicine program is designed as an advanced discipline of study for graduates of A.M.A. accredited programs. A student can complete the required courses, obtain a certificate of completion, and be eligible to write the national certification examination. The courses offered in the Nuclear Medicine program are upper division and will be accepted as satisfying the requirements for a primary area emphasis for those students who have been accepted into the Bachelor of Science in The College of Health Professions. The program is five (5) quarters in length, which requires the student to attend summer quarter. A competency-based evaluation system will be utilized throughout the program. A student must achieve a predetermined level of competency in the academic and clinical courses in order to receive grades for the course. A minimum of 24 clock hours per calendar week must be completed in the clinical education courses. Admission Process To be eligible for admission to the Nuclear Medicine program, the following criteria must be met: (1) Application must be made to Weber State. The candidate must be admitted to Weber State; (2) Have a predicted grade point average of 2.0 (C) or better; (3) Complete an application to the desired program; (4) Provide the following with their application: (a) transcripts from hospital certificate programs, colleges, universities, or junior colleges; (b) copy of certification certificate; and (c) high school transcripts if no previous college courses have been taken; (5) Have all pertinent material on file by December 1 st; and (6) Have major specified at the Admissions Office. General Requirements: • Registered Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) or equivalent. • General Education Requirements (consult program director). • An cumulative GPA of 2.0 is a munumum requirement. Student Services Interdisc. Programs Applied Science & Technology Arts& Humanities Business & Economics Education Health Professions Science Social & Behavioral Sciences 220 221 Continuing Education