224 225 Q GEN ED COURSES Support Courses (12 credit hours) RadTec 3123 Sectional Anatomy 3 RadTec 3143 Imaging Pathophysiology fo RadTec 3423 Federal Regulations 3 RadTec 4303 Cardiology receive grades for the course. A minimum of 24 clock hours per week of clinical education must be completed in an affiliated health care facility. 3 RADIATION Electives NucMed 4991 Seminar THERAPY » Program Prerequisite: Must be a registered gist (ARRT) or equivalent. NUCLEAR MEDICINE COURSES - NUCMED 4103. Radiopharmaceuticals and Dosages Te chnolo- » Grade Requirements: After admission to the program, a GPA of 2.0 or a “C” is required in the professional courses. » Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 28 credit hours in didactic (3) courses and 9 credit hours in clinical education are required. The support courses or the equivalent must be completed to obtain the degree. Radiopharmacology, characterization of radiopharmaceuticals used in performing examinations and calculation of dosages. 4213. Scanning and Imaging Procedures II (3) Organ concentration, excretion and absorption, measurements and imaging. 4223. Nuclear Cardiology (3) 4303. Radionuclide Physics & Instrumentation Production and properties of radionuclides, decay schemes, radiation measurements and special characteristics of radiopharmaceuticals. 4333. Quality Assurance 4991. Seminar 4410. Radiation Oncology I (3) and radiation therapy; clinical application of treatment techniques; and case studies. 1303 nN Support Courses RadTec 3043 RadTec 3253 RadTec 3403 RadTec designed as an advanced discipline of study for graduates of accredited programs. 3463 RadThr RadThr RadThr A student can complete the required courses, (3) Pathology of cancer; combined therapy and surgery; chemotherapy and radiation therapy; clinical application of treatment techniques; and case studies. physical and psychological needs of the curative and terminal Introduction to Radiologic Technology & Darkroom Procedures 2 Radiographic Physics 3 Medical Ethics and Law Patient Care and Assessment III Radiobiology and Health Physics 3 3 3 Computerized Imaging 3 4330 4342 4410 Radiation Therapy Physics Introduction to Treatment Planning Radiation Oncology I 3 3 a devices and theory of beam placement will be discussed. simulators and therapeutic isotopes. 4861. Clinical Education I (3) Students may exit at entry-level, » Program Prerequisite: (3) Clinical education designed to facilitate transference of didactic Radiation Oncology II 3 instruction to practical clinical practice. Radiation Oncology III 3 Radiation Therapy program are upper division and will be accepted as satisfying the requirements for a primary area emphasis for those RadThr RadThr 4425 4444 Oncology Patient Care & Education Advanced Treatment Planning/ Brachytherapy 3 4863. Clinical Education III RadThr RadThr RadThr RadThr RadThr 4446 4861 4862 4863 4913 Quality Assurance Clinical Education I Clinical Education II Clinical Education III Comprehensive Review 3 3 3 R 3 Completion of A.S. degree in respiratory therapy or Certificate of Completion from an accredited » Grade Requirements: A grade of "C" or better in each course required by this program (a "C-" is not acceptable.) CR/NC courses in this program require a "C" or better to receive CR A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 is required for graduation. ’ Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 120 credits is required for required (courses numbered 3000 and above) — 30 of these are required ResThy credits. Departmental standards are applied to independent projects and directed readings. S' Ti AT E UN TEV BRS ITY Clinical education designed to facilitate transference of didactic instruction to practical clinical practice. 4913. Comprehensive Review (3) Review of all didactic and clinical courses and competencies. Quest Lectures and multiple mock registry examinations will be presented. WEBER RESTHY BOTANY CHEM GEOSCI MATH MATHED MICRO PHSX ZOOL Social & Behavioral (3) Advisement All respiratory therapy students are required to meet with a faculty advisor before beginning bachelor degree courses, and at least annually after entering program, and complete an academic contract specifying major courses, approved electives, and graduation requirements. Call 626-7071 for more information or to schedule an appointment. level of competency in the academic and clinical courses in order to WEBER THERAPY ResThy courses. A total of 40 upper division credit hours is 4862. Clinical Education II 4412 throughout the program. A student must achieve a predetermined science in Health Professions. therapist level, or finish a bachelor of science program. Entry-level requires two academic years, leads to an Associate of Applied Science degree, and provides eligibility for licensure. Therapist level requires C.R.T.T. plus two academic years and leads to an Associate of Science degree. graduation (includes A.S. degree requirements) — 67 of these are 4414 the student to attend the mini-semester in the summer . A competency-based clinical evaluation system will be utilized included in the RCP scope of practice. The respiratory therapy program follows a career-ladder approach from the entry-level (technician) through a bachelor of Clinical education designed to facilitate transference of didactic RadThr 3 ment, advanced cardiac life suppport, pulmonary function studies, instruction to practical clinical practice. RadThr students who have been accepted into the Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences. The program is two (3) full semesters in length, which requires are competent in basic patient care and assessment, medical gas administration, aerosol and humidity therapy, medication administration, hyperinflation techniques, bronchopulmonary drainage and percussion, mechanical ventilation, airway manage- respiratory therapist program 4446. Quality Assurance (3) Establishment of a quality assurance program for linear accelerators, obtain a certificate of completion, and be eligible to write the national certification examination. The courses offered in the © Respiratory Care Practitioners RCPs are employed in both acute and long-term care hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and home health agencies. Licensed RCPs perform therapeutic and diagnostic procedures under the direction of a physician. Respiratory care practitioners RESPIRATORY 4444. Advanced Treatment Planning/Brachytherapy (3) Prescription interpretation, Nuclide implants, Brachytherapy and treatment techniques involving hyperthermia. Beam modification Radiation Therapy Courses The Radiation Therapy program is 4414. Radiation Oncology III therapy, use of blood and blood products, management of cancer pain, infections and adverse effects of treatment. Meeting the for Certificate ” PRENGR and blood gas sampling and analysis. Patient education, smoking cessation/nicotine intervention, and health promotion are also and case studies. patient will be addressed. Methods of educating the oncology patient will be addressed. Requirements Prerequisite Courses RadTec 1022 New technology, procedures, and equipment. (3) Pathology of cancer; combined therapy and surgery; chemotherapy and radiation therapy; clinical application of treatment techniques; 4425. Oncology Patient Care and Education (3) Supportive care of the cancer patient with emphasis on nutritional . Have major specified at the Admissions Office. RadTec involved in planning and delivery of the therapy prescription. 4412. Radiation Oncology II c. copy of ARRT certification or equivalent. . Have all pertinent material on file by December 1. Course (3) Pathology of cancer; combined therapy and surgery; chemotherapy . Application and admission to Weber State University. Applied Science & Respiratory care professionals are actively involved, as members of the health care team, in the diagnosis, treatment, management, education, and long-term care to schedule an appointment. degree requirements. (1) Mechanics of Linear Admission Process To be eligible for admission to the Radiation Therapy program, the following criteria must be met: General Education Refer to pages 31-34 of this catalog for the Bachelor of Science (2) therapy physics, dosimetry, isodose distribution for isotopes neurologic intensive care units. (3) 4912. Comprehensive Review Review of learned material. An overview of the profession of radiation therapy. Radiation Basic quantities and concepts in radiotherapeutic dosimetry. b. high school transcripts if no previous college experience, and; 4863. Clinical Education (3) A minimum of 24 hours per week in an active Nuclear Medicine department. Gary K. Goucher, MD HNRS & BIS LIBSCI WS Professor: Georgine Bills; Assistant Professor: Paul Eberle; Instructors: Valerie Aston, Mich Oki, Randy Parker (3) accelerators and Cobalt. a. transcripts from hospital certificate programs or colleges and universities; 4862. Clinical Education (3) A minimum of 24 hours per week in an active Nuclear Medicine department. Clinical Coordinator: Valerie Aston Medical Director: Current aspects of the anatomical and physical consideration (3) A minimum of 24 hours per week in an active Nuclear Medicine department. Ms. Georgine Bills Advisement Students should meet with a faculty advisor at least annually for course and program review. Call 626-6120 for more information or Nuclear Medicine departmental policies and procedures. 4861. Clinical Education 4330. Radiation Therapy Physics RESPIRATORY THERAPY Program Director: Location: Marriott Allied Health Building, Rm 309 Telephone Contact: Sheila Potter 626-7071 RADIATION THERAPY COURSES - RADTHR 4342. Introduction to Treatment Planning 2. Demonstrate ability to achieve scholastically. 3. Complete an application to the desired program and pay the $10 application fee. 4. Provide the following with the application: (3) 3 3 of patients with cardiopulmonary problems. These patients may be in the newborn nursery, surgical/medical/rehabilitation units, outpatient clinics, Emergency Room, or cardiac/shock-trauma/burn/ — Pathology, indications for examination, and procedures in nuclear cardiology. 3 Imaging Pathophysiology Diagnostic Services Pharmacology II Federal Regulations and electrically-produced beams. 4203. Scanning and Imaging Procedures I (3) Organ concentration, excretion and absorption, measurements and imaging. Sectional Anatomy ii oe 1 Elective Courses RadTec 3123 RadTec 3143 RadTec 3263 RadTec 3423 STATE UNIVERSITY CJ ECON GEOGR HIST POLSC PHILO PSYCH SOCLWK GERONT SOCLGY ANTHRO AEROSP MILSCI NAVSCI