232 233 General Education Consult with the program director for General Education requirements. Call 626-6120 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Course Requirements for Certificate Biomedical Core Courses Required HthSci 111 Health Sciences HthSci 112 Health Sciences HthSci 113 Health Sciences or the following acceptable equivalent Zool LS201 Human Physiology Zool 202 Human Anatomy Chem PS101 Introduction to Chemistry Phsx PS101 Introduction to Physics Prerequisite Courses Required RadTec 102 Intro to Radiologic Technology RadTec 104 Patient Care & Assessment I RadTec 130 Radiologic Physics RadTec 135 Darkroom Procedures RadTec 240 Applied Radiologic Techniques RadTec 243 Radiologic Instrumentation Support Courses Required RadTec 300 Psycho-Social Medicine RadTec 310 Radiation Health Safety RadTec 325 Advanced Patient Care RadTec 327 Intravenous Therapy RadTec 342 Computerized Imaging RadTec 401 Medical Ethics & Law RadTec 420 Patient Education in Radiology RadTec 483 Directed Readings & Research Radiation Therapy Courses Required RadThr RadThr RadThr RadThr RadThr RadThr RadThr RadThr RadThr RadThr RadThr RadThr RadThr RadThr RadThr RadThr RadThr RadThr RadThr RadThr 301 305 310 312 330 335 340 372 374 380 410 412 425 426 430 440 472 474 491 499 Elective Courses RadTec 204 RadTec 260 RadTec 261 RadTec 283 RadTec 299 RadTec 330 RadTec 331 RadTec 370 RadTec 470 HthSci PD120 & Math 105 Introduction to Radiotherapy Therapeutic Cancer Biology Radiation Oncology I Radiation Oncology II Radiation Therapy Physics Therapeutic Calculations Intro to Treatment Planning Clinical Education I Clinical Education II Brachytherapy/Special Applic Radiation Oncology III Radiation Oncology IV Oncology Patient Care Terminal Patient Care Quality Assurance Advanced Treatment Planning Clinical Education III Clinical Education IV Comprehensive Review Seminar Patient Care & Assessment II Pediatric Radiography Geriatric Radiography Directed Readings Seminar Imaging Pathophysiology I Imaging Pathophysiology II Clinical Internship Internship Introduction to Medical Science Intermediate Algebra 5 5 5 5 4 5 5 1 2 2 1 2 3 4 3 4 2 3 2 3 1-9 1 3 4 4 4 2 2 4 4 2 4 4 3 2 4 2 4 4 1-4 1-4 3 1 1 1-6 1-6 3 3 1-6 1-6 3 5 RADIATION THERAPY COURSES - RADTHR 301. Introduction to Radiotherapy (1) A An overview of the profession of radiation therapy. 305. Therapeutic Cancer Biology (3) A The epidemiology of cancer and cancer as a cellular disease. 310. Radiation Oncology I (4) A Pathology of cancer; combined therapy and surgery; chemotherapy and radiation therapy; clinical application of treatment techniques; and case studies. 312. Radiation Oncology II (4) W Pathology of cancer; combined therapy and surgery; chemotherapy and radiation therapy; clinical application of treatment techniques; and case studies. 330. Radiation Therapy Physics (4) W Radiation therapy physics, dosimetry, isodose distribution and beam modifying devices for isotopes and electrically-produced beams. 335. Therapeutic Calculations (2) W Application of algebra, geometry, trigonometry, statistics and mathematical concepts in radiotherapeutic dosimetry. 340. Introduction to Treatment Planning (2) 5 Current aspects of the anatomical and physical consideration involved in planning and delivery of the therapy prescription. 372. Clinical Education I (4) W Clinical Education designed to facilitate transference of didactic instruction to practical clinical practice. 374. Clinical Education II (4) 5 Clinical Education designed to facilitate transference of didactic instruction to practical clinical practice. 380. Brachytherapy/Special Applications (2) A Nuclide implants, brachytherapy and treatment techniques involving hypothermia. 410. Radiation Oncology III (4) 5 Pathology of cancer; combined therapy and surgery; chemotherapy and radiation therapy; clinical application of treatment techniques; and case studies. 412. Radiation Oncology IV (4) 5m Pathology of cancer; combined therapy and surgery; chemotherapy and radiation therapy; clinical application of treatment techniques; and case studies. 425. Oncology Patient Care (3) A 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. 426. Terminal Patient Care (2) A Meeting the physical and psychological needs of the terminal patient. 430. Quality Assurance (4) 5m Establishment of a quality assurance program. \ 440. Advanced Treatment Planning (2) 5m Prescription interpretation, isodose curve printouts and treatment set-up reproducibility. 472. Clinical Education III (4) 5m Clinical Education designed to facilitate transference of didactic instruction to practical clinical practice. 474. Clinical Education IV (4) A Clinical Education designed to facilitate transference of didactic instruction to practical clinical practice. 491. Comprehensive Review (1-4) A Comprehensive review in preparation for the certification examination. 499. Seminar (1-4) 5m, A, W, 5 New technology, instrumentation and techniques in radiation therapy. RESPIRATORY THERAPY Program Director: Ms. Georgine Bills Clinical Coordinator: Valerie Thomas Aston Medical Director: Gary Goucher, M.D. Location: Marriott Allied Health Building, Rm 309 Telephone Contact: Sheila Potter 626-7071 Associate Professor: Georgine Bills; Assistant Professor: Paul Eberle, Gary Goucher; Instructors: Valerie Aston, Michell Oki, Randy Parker Kespiratory therapy is instrumental in the diagnosis, treatment, management, control and preventive care of patients with cardiopulmonary problems. These patients may be found in the newborn nursery, the surgical and medical wards, the emergency room, the outpatient department and the intensive care unit of the hospital. They may be suffering from a variety of acute and chronic conditions that are either life threatening or disabling. While intensive respiratory care is essential, the day-to-day respiratory care is also important. Respiratory therapy personnel, working from the written orders of a physician, carry out specific therapeutic measures to assist the respiratory distressed patient. Respiratory care practitioners must be competent in such areas as medical gas administration (including oxygen), humidification, aerosols, hyperinflation techniques, bronchopulmonary drainage and exercises, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, mechanical ventilation, airway management, pulmonary function studies, blood-gas analysis, and assessing physiological status. The Respiratory Therapy program follows a career-ladder approach from entry level (technician) through a bachelor of science in Allied Health. Students may exit at two years (Entry Level), three years (Therapist Level) or finish a bachelor of science program. Entry-Level (Technician) Program—Requires two academic years and leads to either an associate of applied science degree, or associate of science degree. Therapist Level—Requires three academic years and leads to an associate of science degree. RESPIRATORY THERAPY BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN HEALTH SCIENCES DEGREE (B.S.) » Program Prerequisite: Completion of A. S. degree in respiratory therapy OR Certificate of Completion from an accredited respiratory therapist program. » Minor: Required. Students may select any approved minor. » Grade Requirements: A grade of "C" or better in each course required by this program (a grade of "C-" is not acceptable). CR/ NC courses in this program require a "C" or better to receive credit. A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 is also required for graduation. » Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 183 credit hours is required for graduation (includes A. S. degree requirements) — 97 of these are respiratory therapy (ResThy) courses. A minimum of 60 upper division credits is required (courses numbered 300 and above) — 42 of these are required ResThy credits (departmental standards are applied to independent projects and directed readings) and 20-26 upper division credit hours will be required in a minor. Advisement All respiratory therapy students are required to meet with a faculty advisor before beginning bachelor degree courses, and at least annually after entering the program. Students are encouraged to complete an academic contract specifying major/minor emphases and graduation requirements. Call 626-7071 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Admission Requirements Declare your program of study. Complete A. S. degree requirements (or provide Certificate of Completion from an accredited respiratory therapist program). Meet with a faculty advisor and establish an academic contract. Core and General Education Refer to pages 32-36 of this catalog for Bachelor of Science requirements. Math 105, or Math 103 and 104, are recommended (if needed) for the math competency requirement. The following courses will fulfill both General Education and program requirements: HthSci PD120; Psych SS101; Engl 111; Commun HU105; and HlthSci 111-113 or Chem PS101, Phsx PS101, Micro LSI 11 and Zool 421, 422 or Zool LS201, 202. Consult with Academic Advising or the College of Health Professions Admissions Advisor regarding General Education guidelines. Course Requirements for B. S. Degree Respiratory Therapy Courses Required A. S. degree requires 138 credit hours, including 33 upper division ResThy credit hours; students entering the B. S. program with a Certificate of Completion must satisfy the following courses (or equivalent): Adv Cardiopulmonary Anatomy 3 Adv Cardiopulmonary Pathophys 3 Adv Cardiopulmonary Technology 3 Neonatal & Pediatric Resp Care 3 Adult Critical Care 3 Home & Rehab Respiratory Care 3 Neonatal & Pediatric Care/Clinical 5 Clinical Applications 5 Clinical Applications 5 Additional Respiratory Therapy Courses Required Students also complete an additional nine (9) upper division credit hours in Seminars, Independent Projects & Directed Readings. Departmental standards are developed which specify content of certain projects, remaining credits are "elective" with content approved by program advisor. ResThy 480 Independent Projects 1-9 ResThy 483 Directed Readings 1-5 ResThy 499 Seminar 2 Suggested Course Sequence The following suggested course sequence for the B. S. degree is provided to assist students in planning their schedules. Use this only as a guideline and be sure to consult with an advisor. Refer to A. S. degree for Freshman and Sophomore Years. GEN ED & CORE COURSES ResThy 321 ResThy 322 ResThy 323 ResThy 326 ResThy 327 ResThy 328 ResThy 376 ResThy 377 ResThy 378 HONOURS/BIS LIBSCI WS Applied Science & Technology PRENGR CS EET MFET MET CMT DG AUTOSV AUTOTC IDT SST TBE Arts & Humanities COMMUN ENGL FORLANG DANCE MUSIC THEATR ART Business & Eco MPACC ACCTNG BUSADM LOG FIN MGMT MKTG ECON IS&T Education MEDUC CHFAM HEALTH NUTRI PE REC EDUC CLS DENSCI PARAMD HTHSCI HAS HIM MRSCI NURSNG RADTEC DMS NUCMED RADTHR RESTHY" SE BOTANY CHEM GEOSCI MATH MATHED MICRO PHSX ZOOL Social & Behavioral Sciences Q GEOGR HIST POLSC PHILO PSYCH SOCLWK GERONT SOCLGY ANTHRO MILSCI AEROSP NAVSCI Weber State University Weber State University