256 I he Nuclear Medicine program is designed as an advanced discipline of study for ARRT registered technologists or the acceptable equivalent. A student can complete the required courses, obtain a certificate of completion, and be eligible to sit for 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 program. The program is three (3) full semesters in length, which requires the student to attend in the summer. A competency-based clinical evaluation system is 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 week of clinical education must be completed in an affiliated health care facility. ' B :h) 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. Nuclear Medicine : '.::"■;; ■ ; .:'■-.' ■'.. ■ . ' :--'.-■■/ '■■■ .■.- '-v':-■■ » Program Prerequisite: Must be an ARRT registered technologist or acceptable equivalent as determined by the Department of Radiologic Sciences, make application and be accepted to the program of choice (refer to the Admission Requirements below). » Grade Requirements: After admittance to the program, a GPA of 2.0 is required in all professional courses. » Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 29 credit hours in didactic courses and clinical education are required. The support courses or the equivalent must be completed to obtain the degree. Advisement Students should meet with a faculty advisor at least annually for course and program review. Call 801-626-6057 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Admission Process To be eligible for admission to the Nuclear Medicine program, the following criteria must be met: 1. Application and admission to Weber State University. 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: a. transcripts from hospital certificate programs or colleges and universities; b. high school transcripts, if no previous college experience; and c. copy of ARRT certification or equivalent. 5. Have all pertinent material on file by January 10. 6. Have major specified as Nuclear Medicine (2FB). Course Requirements for Certificate Prerequisite Courses RadTec 1022 Introduction to Radiologic Technology (2) RadTec 1303 Principles of Radiographic Exposure I (3) RadTec 3043 Medical Ethics and Law (3) RadTec 3243 Patient Care & Assessment II (3) 257 RadTec 3263 Diagnostic Services Pharmacology II (3) RadTec 3403 Radiobiology & Health Physics (3) RadTec 3463 Computerized Imaging (3) Nuclear Medicine Courses Required (29 credit hours) NucMed 4103 Radiopharmaceuticals & Dosages (3) NucMed 4203 Scanning & Imaging Procedures I (3) NucMed 4213 Scanning & Imaging Procedures II (3) NucMed 4223 Nuclear Cardiology (3) NucMed 4303 Radionuclide Physics & Instrumentation (3) NucMed SI4333 Quality Assurance (3) NucMed 4861 Clinical Education (3) NucMed 4862 Clinical Education (3) NucMed 4863 Clinical Education (3) NucMed 4912 Comprehensive Review (2) Support Courses (12 credit hours) RadTec 3123 Sectional Anatomy (3) RadTec 3143 Imaging Pathophysiology (3) RadTec 3423 Federal Regulations (3) RadTec 4303 Cardiology (3) Elective NucMed 4991 Seminar (1) NUCLEAR MEDICINE COURSES NucMed 4103. Radiopharmaceuticals and Dosages (3) NucMed 4103. Radiopharmaceuticals and Dosages (3) Radiopharmacology, characterization of radiopharmaceuticals used in performing examinations and calculation of dosages. NucMed 4203. Scanning and Imaging Procedures I (3) Organ concentration, excretion and absorption, measurements and imaging. NucMed 4213. Scanning and Imaging Procedures II (3) Organ concentration, excretion and absorption, measurements and imaging. NucMed 4223. Nuclear Cardiology (3) Pathology, indications for examination and procedures in nuclear cardiology. NucMed 4303. Radionuclide Physics & Instrumentation (3) Production and properties of radionuclides, decay schemes, radiation measurements and special characteristics of radiopharmaceuticals. NucMed SI4333. Quality Assurance (3) Nuclear Medicine departmental policies and procedures. NucMed 4861. Clinical Education (3) A minimum of 24 hours per week in an active Nuclear Medicine department. NucMed 4862. Clinical Education (3) A minimum of 24 hours per week in an active Nuclear Medicine department. NucMed 4863. Clinical Education (3) A minimum of 24 hours per week in an active Nuclear Medicine department. NucMed 4912. Comprehensive Review (2) Review of learned material. NucMed 4991. Seminar (1) New technology, procedures and equipment. Radiation Therapy I he Radiation Therapy program is designed as an advanced discipline of study for graduates of accredited programs. A student can complete the required courses, obtain a certificate of completion, and be eligible to sit for the national certification examination. The courses offered in the Radiation Therapy 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 program. The program is three (3) full semesters in length, which requires the student to attend in the summer . A competency-based clinical evaluation system is 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 week of clinical education must be completed in an affiliated health care facility. 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. Radiation Therapy : ■'.->-,-'■■./■' ':: :: ■ ■ -....'■ ■.'. ■'.■ ■ /-', » Program Prerequisite: Must be an ARRT registered technologist or acceptable equivalent as determined by the Department of Radiologic Sciences, make application and be accepted to the program of choice (refer to the Admission Requirements in the next column). » 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 courses and 9 credit hours in clinical education are required. The support courses or the equivalent must be completed to obtain the degree. Advisement Students should meet with a faculty advisor at least annually for course and program review. Call 801-626-6057 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Admission Process To be eligible for admission to the Radiation Therapy program, the following criteria must be met: 1. Application and admission to Weber State University. 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: a. transcripts from hospital certificate programs or colleges and universities; b. high school transcripts, if no previous college experience; and c. copy of ARRT certification or equivalent. 5. Have all pertinent material on file by January 10. 6. Have major specified as Radiation Therapy (2FN). Course Requirements for Certificate Prerequisite Courses RadTec 1022 Intro to Radiologic Technology (2) RadTec 1303 Principles of Radiographic Exposure I (3) Support Courses RadTec 3043 RadTec 3253 RadTec 3403 RadTec 3463 Medical Ethics & Law (3) Patient Care & Assessment III (3) Radiobiology & Health Physics (3) Computerized Imaging (3) Radiation Therapy Courses RadThr 4330 Radiation Therapy Physics (3) RadThr 4342 Intro to Treatment Planning (3) RadThr 4410 Radiation Oncology I (3) RadThr 4412 Radiation Oncology II (3) RadThr 4414 Radiation Oncology III (3) RadThr 4425 Oncology Patient Care & Education (3) RadThr 4444 Advanced Treatment Planning/ Brachytherapy (3) RadThr SI4446 Quality Assurance (3) RadThr 4861 Clinical Education I (3) RadThr 4862 Clinical Education II (3) RadThr 4863 Clinical Education III (3) RadThr 4913 Comprehensive Review (3) Elective Courses RadTec 3123 Sectional Anatomy (3) RadTec 3143 Imaging Pathophysiology (3) RadTec 3263 Diagnostic Services Pharmacology II (3) RadTec 3423 Federal Regulations (3) RADIATION THERAPY COURSES RadThr 4330. Radiation Therapy Physics (3) An overview of the profession of radiation therapy. Radiation therapy physics, dosimetry, isodose distribution for isotopes and electrically-produced beams. Mechanics of Linear accelerators and Cobalt. RadThr 4342. Introduction to Treatment Planning (3) Basic quantities and concepts in radiotherapeutic dosimetry. Current aspects of the anatomical and physical consideration involved in planning and delivery of the therapy prescription. RadThr 4410. Radiation Oncology I (3) Pathology of cancer; combined therapy and surgery; chemotherapy and radiation therapy; clinical application of treatment techniques; and case studies. RadThr 4412. Radiation Oncology II (3) Pathology of cancer; combined therapy and surgery; chemotherapy and radiation therapy; clinical application of treatment techniques; and case studies. RadThr 4414. Radiation Oncology III (3) Pathology of cancer; combined therapy and surgery; chemotherapy and radiation therapy; clinical application of treatment techniques; and case studies. RadThr 4425. Oncology Patient Care and Education (3) Supportive care of the cancer patient with emphasis on nutritional therapy, use of blood and blood products, management of cancer pain, infections and adverse effects of treatment. Meeting the physical and psychological needs of the curative and terminal patient will be addressed. Methods of educating the oncology patient will be addressed. PROFILE ENROLLMENT STUDENT AFFAIRS ACADEMIC INFO DEGREE REQ GENED '■■■■.'. '■ ■ ■ FYE HNRS BIS LIBSCI INTRD MINORS Applied Science & 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 Social & Behavioral MCJ/CJ ECON GEOGR HIST POLSC PHILO PSYCH SOCLWK GERONT SOCLGY ANTHRO AEROSP MILSCI NAVSCI Continuing Ed Weber State University 2001-2002 CATALOG Weber State University 2001-2002 Catalog