240 4223. Nuclear Cardiology (3) Pathology, indications for examination and procedures in nuclear cardiology. 4303. Radionuclide Physics & Instrumentation (3) Production and properties of radionuclides, decay schemes, radiation measurements and special characteristics of radiopharmaceuticals. 4333. Quality Assurance (3) Nuclear Medicine departmental policies and procedures. 4861. Clinical Education (3) A minimum of 24 hours per week in an active Nuclear Medicine department. 4862. Clinical Education (3) A minimum of 24 hours per week in an active Nuclear Medicine department. 4863. Clinical Education (3) A minimum of 24 hours per week in an active Nuclear Medicine department. 4912. Comprehensive Review (2) Review of learned material. 4991. Seminar (1) New technology, procedures and equipment. The 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 in Health Sciences. 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. BACHELOR OF SC/ENCE IN HEALTH SCIENCES (B.S.) To obtain a baccalaureate degree, the student must complete the WSU General Education requirements; a major and minor emphasis; a quality assurance course; and RadTec 4943, Baccalaureate Thesis (3), or equivalent. Radiation Therapy CERTIFICATE » Program Prerequisite: Must be a registered Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) or equivalent. » 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 801-626-6120 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 mate rial on file by December 1. 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 Medical Ethics and Law 3 RadTec 3253 Patient Care and Assessment III 3 RadTec 3403 Radiobiology and Health Physics 3 RadTec 3463 Computerized Imaging 3 Radiation Therapy Courses RadThr 4330 Radiation Therapy Physics 3 RadThr 4342 Introduction 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 4446 Quality Assurance 3 RadThr 4861 Clinical Education I 3 RadThr 4862 Clinical Education II 3 RadThr 4863 Clinical Education HI 3 RadThr 4913 Comprehensive Review 3 Elective Courses RadTec 3123 Sectional Anatomy 3 RadTec 3143 Imaging Pathophysiology i RadTec 3263 Diagnostic Services Pharmacology II i RadTec 3423 Federal Regulations i RADIATION THERAPY COURSES - RADTHR mmw 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. 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. 4410. Radiation Oncology I (3) Pathology of cancer; combined therapy and surgery; chemotherapy and radiation therapy; clinical application of treatment techniques; and case studies. 4412. Radiation Oncology II (3) Pathology of cancer; combined therapy and surgery; chemotherapy and radiation therapy; clinical application of treatment techniques; and case studies. 4414. Radiation Oncology III (3) Pathology of cancer; combined therapy and surgery; chemotherapy and radiation therapy; clinical application of treatment techniques; and case studies. 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. 4444. Advanced Treatment Planning/Brachytherapy (3) Prescription interpretation, nuclide implants, brachytherapy and treatment techniques involving hyperthermia. Beam modification devices and theory of beam placement will be discussed. 4446. Quality Assurance (3) Establishment of a quality assurance program for linear accelerators, simulators and therapeutic isotopes. 4861. Clinical Education I (3) Clinical education designed to facilitate transference of didactic instruction to practical clinical practice. 4862. Clinical Education II (3) Clinical education designed to facilitate transference of didactic instruction to practical clinical practice. 4863. Clinical Education HI (3) 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. Guest lecturer and multiple mock registry examinations will be presented. Respiratory therapy Program Director: Ms. Georgine Bills Clinical Coordinator: Valerie Aston Medical Director: Gary K. Goucher, MD Location: Marriott Allied Health Building, Rm 309 Telephone Contact: Sheila Potter 801-626-7071 Professor: Georgine Bills; Assistant Professor: Paul Eberle; Instructors: Valerie Aston, Mich Oki, Randy Parker llespiratory care professionals are actively involved, as members of the health care team, in the diagnosis, treatment, management, education, and long-term care 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/ neurologic intensive care units. Respiratory Care Practitioners [RCPs] are employed in both acute and long-term care hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and home health agencies. 241 Licensed RCPs perform therapeutic and diagnostic procedures under the direction of a physician. Respiratory care practitioners 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 management, advanced cardiac life suppport, pulmonary function studies, and blood gas sampling and analysis. Patient education, smoking cessation/nicotine intervention, and health promotion are also included in the RCP scope of practice. The respiratory therapy program follows a career-ladder approach from the entry-level through a bachelor of science in Health Professions. Students may exit at entry-level, advanced- 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. Advanced-level requires C.R.T. plus two academic years and leads to an Associate of Science degree. RESPIRATORY THERAPY BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN HEALTH SCIENCES » Program Prerequisite: Completion of A.S. degree in respiratory therapy or Certificate of Completion from an accredited, advanced respiratory therapist program (R.R.T. eligible). » 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 graduation (includes A.S. degree requirements) — 67 of these are ResThy courses. A total of 40 upper division credit hours is required (courses numbered 3000 and above) — 30 of these are required ResThy credits. Departmental standards are applied to independent projects and directed readings. 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 801-626-7071 for more information or to schedule an appointment. During June, July and August, students may contact a counselor in the College of Health Professions' Admission & Counseling Office (Marriott Allied Health Building, Room 108, Phone 801-626-6028) for program information and an application, if a faculty member of the Respiratory Therapy Program is not available Admissions Requirements Declare your program of study (see page 18 of this catalog.) Complete A.S. degree requirements (or provide Certificate of Completion from an accredited, advanced respiratory therapist program). Meet with a faculty advisor and establish an academic contract. General Education Refer to pages 35-39 of this catalog for Bachelor of Science requirements. Of the Quantitative Literacy courses [Math QL1030, QL1040, or QL1050], Math QL1040 Probability and Statistics is the preferred course for program completion. The following general education courses will fulfill both general education and program requirements: Psych SS1010 or Psych SS2200, Engl ENIOIO, Comm General PROFILE ENROLLMENT STUDENT AFFAIRS ACADEMIC INFO DEGREE REQ GENED interdisciplinary FYE HNRS BIS LIBSCI INTRD MINORS Applied Science & Technology CS EET MFET/MET CMT DG PRENGR AUTOSV/AUTOTC IDT SST TBE ides COMM ENGL FORLNG DANCE MUSIC THEATR ART Business & Econ MPACC/ACCTNG BUSADM FIN LOM MGMT MKTG ECON/QUANT IS&T Education MEDUC CHFAM ATHL/AT HEALTH/NUTRI PE/REC EDUC Health Professions CLS DENSCI PARAMD HTHSCI HAS/HIM MRSCI NURSNG RADTEC DMS NUCMED RADTHR RESTHY Science . 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