216 217 strategies. Prerequisites: HAS 3260 and Nursng 3010, 3020, 3030. Co-requisites: Nursng 3040, 4900. Credit hours (4), 3 lecture hours and 3 clinical lab hours per week. 3060. Nursing: High Risk Adult (4) A, S, Su Theory and advanced concepts of nursing practice are explored in relation to adult clients experiencing life threatening alterations in health. Application and evaluation of advanced therapeutic nursing interventions are emphasized during clinical practice. Prerequisites: HAS 3260 and Nursng 3010, 3020, 3030. Co-requisites: Nursng 3040, 4900. Credit hours (4), 3 lecture hours and 3 clinical lab Nursing: Residency (4) A, S, Su Provides 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 assists students to synthesize them into a comprehensive view of nursing. This course must be taken the last semester of the nursing program. Prerequisites: HAS 3260 and Nursng 3010, 3020, 3030. Co-requisites: Nursng 3040, 3050, 3060, 4020, 4030, 4040. Credit hours (4), LALOK HEURES ee nes » Program Prerequisite: Complete the prerequisite courses; make application and be accepted to the program (refer to the RadTec 2803 RadTec 2833 RadTec RadTec Admission Requirements below). » Grade Requirements: Demonstrate ability to achieve scholastically. 2913 2921 Independent Researc Directed Readings Comprehensive Review Workshop, Conferences DEGREE REQ GEN ED COURSES - 1-3 3 RadTec 2942 and ‘Taleconrses Introduction to Modalities/ required for graduation with an A.A.S. degree —18 of these RadTec 2992 Seminar 2 are prerequisite courses and 50 are didactic courses and RadTec 3403 Radiobiology & Health Physics 3 clinical education courses. RadTec 3463 Computerized Imaging 3 » Credit Hour Requirements: A 1 lecture hour and 3 clinical lab hours per week. : Elective Courses RADIOGRAPHY 4900. Integration of Professional total of 68 credit hours is 1-3 New Technology 2 hours per week. Advisement Students should meet with the admissions counselor at least Director: Peg Wherry Telephone: 626-6990 annually for course and program review. ADVANCED Be accepted to Weber State University and declare major 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 as Radiography. specialized area, and to provide an opportunity to earn a Bachelor Due to the distance between metropolitan areas and vast rural sections within Utah and the emphasis on advanced skills in client teaching/learning, application of computers for patient care, and practice issues applicable in the present health care environment. Students encouraged to identify Intermountain States, the College of Health Professions established an Office of Distance Learning in 1974. This office has been 1. assigned the role of extending quality educational opportunities for health care personnel into communities throughout Utah and the 2. Apply to the Radiography Program for acceptance and follow the procedures as outlined on the program application, which is in 4020. Nursing: Community Health (7) A, S, Su Community health nursing is presented utilizing the concept of community as partner. Emphasis is on the nurse’s role in assess- ment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of community health programs. Identifies community populations at risk for alterations in health and utilizes strategies to promote health and prevent disease.. Explores the effect of these populations on the community-at-large. Clinical practice provides opportunity for students to implement nursing interventions to improve the health 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 of selected communities. Prerequisites: HAS 3260 and Nursng 3010, 3020, 3030. Co-requisite: Nursng 4900. Credit hours (7), 5 lecture hours and 6 clinical lab hours per week. 4030. Power, Policy, and Politics in Nursing (2) A, S, Su Types of power, political influences, and social forces which impact nurses and nursing are explored. Policy development, utilization of power, and politics are analyzed as methods to further the discipline of nursing. Prerequisites: HAS 3260 and Nursng 3010, 3020, 3030. Co-requisite: hours per week. Nursng 4900. Credit hours (2), 2 lecture Sheila Urbati, Secretary 626-6619 Admissions/Counseling: Judith Joy and Robert Holt 626-7136 Professors: Wynn J. Harrison, Diane M. Kawamura, and Robert J. Walker; Assistant Professor: Virginia Vanderford; Instructor: Shaun T. Caldwell Students will be introduced to strategies, Radiologic Sciences is a medical field that uses ionizing radiation, sound waves and magnetic fields to produce medical images for diagnostic purposes or to treat diseases by combining medical procedures with technology. Prerequisites: HAS 3260 and Nursng 3010, 3020, 3030. Co-requisite: Nursng 4900. Credit hours (4), 3 lecture hours and 3 clinical lab hours per week. 4800. Guided Research (Variable hours) A, S, Su Scientific inquiry, research methodology, and writing for qualified students with instructor consent. (Elective) 4830. Directed Theoretical Readings (Variable hours) A, S, Su Activities to be arranged with instructor. (Elective) The program is provided in an integrated manner of didactic instruction and the utilization of on campus x-ray rooms, darkrooms, and clinical experience in (MRI and CT) 3. Cardiovascular-Interventional Technology (CVIT) 4. Mammography (M) 5. Radiology Practitioner Assistant The addition of an emphasis in Quality Management is being considered. Contact the Radiologic Sciences Program Director for more information. General Education Refer to pages 32-34 of this catalog for A.A.S. degree requirements. The following are required: » Program Prerequisite: 3 3 3 Computer Literacy (demonstrate literacy) Must be an ARRT registered technologist or acceptable equivalent, make application and be accepted to the program of choice(refer to the Admission Requirements below). » Minor: Students may select any approved minor in consultation with a faculty advisor and the completion of an academic contract. » Grade Requirements: After admittance into the program of no credit Social Sciences Course Humanities Course Life Science or Health Sciences (Biomed) LS1110 3 3 3 4 choice, a GPA of 2.0 is required in all professional courses. » Credit Hours: A total of 120 credit hours is required for gradua- tion — 30-48 of these must be within the major emphasis. Requirements Courses Required RadTec 1022 for A.A.S. Degree Intro to Rad Tech 2 RadTec = 1303 Prncpls of Radiographic ExposureI 3 RadTec 1502 Radiographic Anatomy & RadTec 1512 Radiographic Anatomy & 2 Positioning II processes, the student will apply nursing theoretical and practice principles. This course must be taken the last semester of the nursing 1. Advanced Radiography 4. Present a satisfactory high school and/or college(s) transcript(s). 5. Complete the general education courses listed below. English EN1010 English EN2020 Quantative Literacy - Math of Science in Health Sciences (B.S.) 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: 2. Magnetic Resonance Imaging and/or Computed Tomography 3. Pay the $10 program application fee. Positioning | processes, and techniques of nurse leader/manager functions. Clinical practice will focus on a variety of leader/manager roles in multiple settings. Based on the application of critical thinking program. addition to the Weber State Admissions Application. The deadline date for applications to be received is December 1 of each year. Student selection is made during Spring semester and those accepted into the program will begin their professional phase of the curriculum in the following Autumn semester. Course 4040. Nursing: Leadership and Management (4) A, S, Su A writing intensive course with synthesis of classical theories and principles of leadership and management and their application to the nursing profession. Program Director: Jane A. Van Valkenburg, Ph.D., R.T.(R)(N) Location: Marriott Health, Phase II, Room 363 Department Telephone: Jerri L. Byers, Secretary 626-6120 Admission Requirements 2 Advisement Students must meet with a faculty advisor and complete an academic contract for the program of study selected and should meet with a faculty advisor at least annually for course and program review. Call 626-6120 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Admission Requirements RadTec 1522 Radiographic Anatomy & RadTec 1532 Radiographic Anatomy & RadTec 1542 2 | 4. Submit transcripts from all colleges and universities attended (if 1 no college experience, submit a high school transcript and R.T. Positioning III 2 Positioning IV 2 . Admission to Weber State University; 2. Application to the program of choice and submit a $10.00 application fee; BOTANY CHEM GEOSCI MATH MATHED MICRO PHSX ZOOL course of the program, radiologic physics, anatomy, radiographic procedures, positioning, and patient assessment are taught. The RadTec —- 1601 Radiographic Anatomy & Positioning V Laboratory Experience student will participate in clinical education within the affiliate health facilities throughout the program. The program begins Autumn semester of the first year and continues through the summer of the second year. The student qualifies for an associate of applied science degree upon completion of the general education requirements and the professional course RadTec 1621 Laboratory Experience 1 RadTec RadTec 1641 1661 Laboratory Experience Laboratory Experience 1 | 5. Declare the program of choice within Advanced Radiologic 1 Sciences as a major (refer to page 25 of this catalog); HIST POLSC RadTec 1681 Laboratory Experience 1 | 6. Completion of an academic contract in consultation with a be RadTec 2043 Patient Care & Assessment I 3 RadTec 2263 Diagnostic Services Pharmacology! 3 GERONT RadTec RadTec RadTec 2403 2433 2861-2866 Prncpls of Radiographic Exposure II Basic Quality Control Clinical Education (3 each) 3 3 18 SOCLGY ANTHRO ye Radiology departments of the affiliated health facilities. During the work. Upper division elective courses completed during the program may be applied toward a baccalaureate degree in Health Sciences. wo Credit hours (2), 2 lecture SCIENCES information or to schedule an appointment. 4010. Issues in Nursing (2) A, S, Su Examines current issues in baccalaureate nursing practice with issues relevant to their areas of practice. hours per week. RADIOLOGIC Call 626-7136 for more = 3890. Cooperative Education (1-3) A, S, Su A continuation of Nursng 2289. Prerequisite: Baccalaureate Coordinator approval. Maximum three credit hours TOTAL. (Elective) Submit active ARRT certification card or acceptable equivalent; program transcript); faculty advisor. Social & Behavioral we cnoen soCre NAVSCI WEBER STATE U:Ne tev B ke SIT¥ WEBER “STATE UNIVERSITY