248 249 lecture hours per week.Prerequisite: HAS 3260 and Nursng 3010, 3020, 3030, 3031, 3035. Co-requisites: Nursng 3040, 4900. Must be taken concurrently with Nursng 3051. Nursng 3051. Nursing: High Risk Family Clinical (2) F, S A companion course taught in concert with Nursng 3050. Students develop cognitive and psychomotor skill in the assessment and management of complex problems of newborn and children in a laboratory setting and then experience patient interactions in a variety of clinical settings including home, community and acute care. Credit hours (2): 6 clinical hours per week, 90 hours per semester. Prerequisites: HAS 3260 and Nursng 3010, 3020, 3030, 3031, 3035. Co-requisites: Nursng 3040, 4900. Must be taken concurrently with Nursng 3050. Nursng 3060. Nursing: High Risk Adult (3) F, S Advanced theories and concepts of nursing practice are explored in relation to adults experiencing life threatening alterations in health. Credit hours (3), 3 lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: HAS and Nursng 3010, 3020, 3030, 3031, 3035. Co-requisites: Nursng 3040, 4900. Must be taken concurrently with Nursng 3061. Nursng 3061. Nursing: High Risk Adult Clinical (2) F, S A companion course taught in concert with Nursng 3060. Students provide care for adults with life threatening alterations in health and are able to apply and evaluate advanced therapeutic nursing interventions. Credit hours (2): 6 clinical hours per week, 90 hours per semester. Prerequisites: HAS and Nursng 3010, 3020, 3030, 3031, 3035. Co-requisites: Nursng 3040, 4900. Must be taken concurrently with Nursng 3060. Nursng 3890. Cooperative Education (1-3) F, S A continuation of Nursng 2289. Prerequisite: Baccalaureate Coordinator approval. Maximum three credit hours TOTAL. (Elective) Nursng 4000. Culture and Health Care: Nursing Study (2) This course is an exploration of culture, health care issues and experiences at the local, regional, national, or international levels. The learner will study and compare health care from cultural, political, and educational perspectives depending on the country being explored. Credit hours (2): 2 lecture hours per week. Nursng 4001. Clinical Experience Related to Culture and Health Care of Nurses (1-3) This course is a Study Abroad Experience for Health Care Workers to explore the relationship between culture, health care and nursing issues at local, regional, national, and/or international levels. Information gained during Nrsing 4000 will assist the student to put into practice the concepts learned Credit hours (1-3). Lab hours depend on the country visited. Co-requisite or prerequisite: Nursng 4000 related to area being visited. Nursng 4010. Interdisciplinary Health Care Teams (3) This course provides an interdisciplinary experience with the team concept as a priority. The students learn the role of the health care team members, each with their different skills and objectives. The course teaches students to practice an interdisciplinary approach as they research, interact and learn in the interdisciplinary environment of a health care setting. Cross-listed with DenSci & HthSci. Nursng 4012. Issues in Nursing (2) F, S Examines current issues in baccalaureate nursing practice with 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 issues relevant to their areas of practice. Credit hours (2): 2 lecture hours per week. Nursng 4020. Nursing: Community Health (3) F, S With the varied roles of the community nurse identified and the health of the community as the focus, techniques in assessment are emphasized. Community populations at risk are identified and strategies to promote health and prevent disease are identified and evaluated. Credit hours (3): 3 lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: HAS 3260 and Nursng 3010, 3020, 3030, 3031, 3035. Co-requisite: Nursng 4900. Must be taken concurrently with Nursng 4021. Nursng 4021. Nursing: Community Health Clinical (2) F, S A companion course taught in concert with Nursng 4020. Clinical experience provides an opportunity for students to assess a selected community and learn how health issues are addressed in the community setting. The role of the nurse is emphasized as it pertains to enhancing the health status of individuals, groups and communities. Credit hours (2): 6 clinical hours per week, 90 hours per semester. Prerequisites: HAS 3260 and Nursng 3010, 3020, 3030, 3031, 3035. Co-requisite: Nursng 4900. Must be taken concurrently with Nursng 4020. Nursng 4030. Power, Policy, and Politics in Nursing (2) F, S 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. Credit hours (2): 2 lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: HAS 3260 and Nursng 3010, 3020, 3030, 3031, 3035. Co-requisite: Nursng 4900. Nursng 4040. Nursing: Leadership and Management (3) F, S A writing intensive course with synthesis of classical theories and principles of leadership and management and their application to the nursing profession. Students then apply strategies, processes and techniques of nurse/leader manager functions to simulated classroom situations. Credit hours (3): 3 lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: HAS 3260 and Nursng 3010, 3020, 3030, 3031, 3035. Co-requisite: Nursng 4900. Must be taken concurrently with Nursng 4041. Nursng 4041. Nursing: Leadership and Management Clinical (2) F, S A companion course taught in concert with Nursng 4040 whose focus is on a variety of leader/manager roles in multiple settings. Based on the application of critical thinking processes, students apply nursing theoretical and practice principles. Credit hours (2): 6 clinical hours per week, 90 hours per semester. Prerequisites: HAS 3260 and Nursng 3010, 3020, 3030, 3031, 3035. Co-requisite: Nursng 4900. Must be taken concurrently with Nursng 4040. Nursng 4800. Guided Research (Variable hours) F, S Scientific inquiry, research methodology, and writing for qualified students with instructor consent. (Elective) Nursng 4830. Directed Theoretical Readings (Variable hours) F, S Activities to be arranged with instructor. (Elective) Nursng 4900. Senior Seminar: Integration of Professional Concepts (1) F, S Provides a forum for the integration of key baccalaureate nursing concepts and issues. Content analyzes these concepts and issues, assists students in using critical thinking to synthesize and debate various aspects of the issues and then evaluate outcomes. This course must be taken the last semester of the nursing program. Credit hours (1), 2 seminar hours per week. Prerequisites: HAS 3260 and Nursng 3010, 3020, 3030, 3031, 3035. Co-requisites: Nursng 3040, 3050, 3051, 3060, 3061, 4020, 4021, 4030, 4040, 4041. Office of Distance Learning Director: Peg Wherry Telephone: 801-626-6990 Uue 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. department radiologic sciences Program Director: Jane A. Van Valkenburg, Ph.D., R.T.(R)(N) Location: Marriott Health Building, Room 363 Department Telephone: 801-626-6120 Toll Free Telephone: 1-800-848-7770, Ext. 6120 Department Secretary: Jerri L. Byers 801-626-6057 Admissions/Counseling: Judith Joy 801-626-7136 Robert Holt 801-626-6128 Professors: Wynn J. Harrison, Diane M. Kawamura, JaneVan Valkenburg, Robert J. Walker; Instructors: Nanci L.Saurdiff, Deborah C. Wilson 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. I he Radiography program is provided in an integrated manner of didactic instruction and the utilization of on-campus x-ray rooms, darkrooms, and clinical experience in Radiology departments of affiliated health facilities. During the course of the program, radiologic physics, anatomy, radiographic procedures, positioning and patient assessment are taught. The student participates in clinical education within the affiliate health facilities throughout the program. The program begins fall 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 work. Upper division elective courses completed during the program may be applied toward a baccalaureate degree. To obtain a baccalaureate degree, the student must complete the WSU General Education requirements; a major and a minor emphasis; a quality assurance course; and RadTec SI4943, Baccalaureate Thesis (3), or equivalent. RADIOGRAPHY A5SOC/ATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE (A.A.S.) » Program Prerequisite: Complete the prerequisite courses; make application and be accepted to the program (refer to the Admission Requirements below). » Grade Requirements: Demonstrate ability to achieve scholastically. » Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 69 credit hours is required for graduation with an A.A.S. degree ~ 18 of these are prerequisite courses and 50 are didactic and clinical education courses. Advisement Students should meet with the admissions counselor at least annually for course and program review. Call 801-626-7136 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Admission Requirements 1. Be accepted to Weber State University and declare program of study as Radiography (2FR). 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. The deadline date for applications to be received is January 10 of each year. Student selection is made during Spring semester and those accepted into the program begin their professional phase of the curriculum the following fall semester. 3. Pay the $10 program application fee. 4. Present a satisfactory high school and/or college(s) transcript(s). 5. Complete the general education courses listed below. General Education Refer to pages 39-42 for A.A.S. degree requirements. The following are required: English ENIOIO (3) English EN2020 (3) Quantative Literacy - Math (3) Computer Literacy (demonstrate literacy) no credit Social Sciences Course (3) Humanities Course (3) Life Science (3) or Health Sciences (Biomed) LSI 110 (4) Course Requirements for A.A.S. Degree Courses Required (51 credit hours) RadTec 1022 Intro to Rad Tech (2) RadTec 1303 Principles of Radiographic Exposure I (3) RadTec 1502 Radiographic Anatomy & Positioning I (2) RadTec 1512 Radiographic Anatomy & Positioning II (2) RadTec 1522 Radiographic Anatomy & Positioning III (2) RadTec 1532 Radiographic Anatomy & Positioning IV (2) RadTec 1542 Radiographic Anatomy & Positioning V (2) RadTec 1601 Laboratory Experience (1) RadTec 1621 Laboratory Experience (1) RadTec 1641 Laboratory Experience (1) RadTec 1661 Laboratory Experience (1) RadTec 1681 Laboratory Experience (1) RadTec 2043 Patient Care & Assessment I (3) RadTec 2263 Diagnostic Services Pharmacology I (3) RadTec 2271 IV Therapy in Medical Imaging (1) RadTec 2403 Principles of Radiographic Exposure II (3) RadTec 2861-2866 Clinical Education (3 each) (18) RadTec SI3443 Quality Assurance (3) Elective Courses (18-25 credit hours) RadTec 2803 Independent Research (1-3) RadTec 2833 Directed Readings (1-3) RadTec 2913 Comprehensive Review (3) RadTec 2921 Workshop, Conferences and Telecourses (1-3) PROFILE ENROLLMENT STUDENT AFFAIRS ACADEMIC INFO DEGREE REQ GENED FYE HNRS BIS LIBSCI INTRD MINORS >d Science & Technology CEET CS MFET/MET CMT CDGT PRENGR AUTOSV/AUTOTC IDT SST TBE Arts & Humanities COMM ENGL FORLNG DANCE MUSIC THEATR ART Business & Econ MBA MPACC/ACCTNG BUSADM FIN LOM MGMT MKTG ECON/QUANT IS&T Education MEDUC CHFAM ATHL/AT HEALTH/NUTRI PE/REC EDUC CLS DENSCI PARAMD HTHSCI HAS/HIM NURSNG RADTEC* DMS NUCMED RADTHR RESTHY BOTANY CHEM GEOSCI MATH/MATHED MICRO PHSX ZOOL tioral MIMIBlililB MCJ/CJ ECON GEOGR HIST POLSC PHILO PSYCH SOCLWK GERONT SOCLGY ANTHRO AEROSP MILSCI NAVSCI Weber State University 2001-2002 CATALOG Weber State University 2001-2002 Catalog