RADT 3143. Imaging Pathophysiology (3) Imaging adaptations and alterations in anatomy and physiology with variation outside of the normal range. RADT 3243. Patient Care and Assessment II (3) System analysis and advanced level of patient care, assessment and management in radiology. RADT 3253. Patient Care and Assessment III (3) Intravenous therapy, patient care procedures and monitoring during imaging studies. RADT 3263. Diagnostic Services Pharmacology II (3) Concepts of pharmacology including modes of adion, uses, modes of excretion dfects, side effeds and patient care required for specific pharmacologic agents. RADT 3403. Radiobiology & Health Physics (3) Effects of ionizing radiation on the human body, patient and personnel protection, exposure monitoring health physics and oncology. RADT 3423. Federal Regulations (3) Regulations governing health care, equipment and application of ionizing radiation. RADT SI3443. Quality Assurance in Radiology (3) Development of a quality assurance program and manual to meet accreditation requirements. RADT 3463. Computerized Imaging (3) Processing of digital images in spedalized radiographic procedures, three dimensional imaging and computerized management practice. RADT 3863. Clinical Internship (2-6) Experience in a radiology specialty area. Consent of instmdor is required. RADT 4203. Patient Education in Radiology (3) Skills necessary to assess, plan and evaluate a variety of educational programs specific to radiology patients. RADT 4213. Supervision and Staff Development (3) Federal regulations, developing department protocol, designing departments personnel supervision and quality of care assessment. RADT 4223. Promotional Strategies (3) Assessment of needs, devdopment and implementation of promotional strategies for Radiology Departments. RADT 4233. Fiscal Analysis in Radiology (3) Justification, acquisition and leasing of imaging equipment and accessories, staffing formulas and review of maintenance contra ds. RADT 4243. Quality Management in Radiology (3) Concepts and principles of quality management, collection and analysis of data. RADT 4253. Risk Management (3) Study of management of risk associated with the delivery of health care in clinical and non-clinical settings. RADT 4303. Cardiology (3) Detailed study of the heart: anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, EKGs and imaging modalities. RADT 4313. Visceral, Pelvic and Extremity Angiography (3) Anatomy, pathology, protocols and interventional procedures of abdominal viscera, extremities and pelvis. RADT 4333. Head and Neck Angiography (3) Anatomy, pathology, protocols and interventional procedures of the aortic arch, brachiocephalic, thyroid and other facial and neck arteries. RADT 4343. Thoracic and Venous Procedures (3) Anatomy, pathology, protocols and interventional procedures of the venous and cardiac systems. RADT 4403. Imaging Pathology (3) Radiographic presentation of pathological conditions, abnormalities and anomalies. RADT 4413. Forensic Radiology (3) This course provides a comprehensive study of medical imaging's role in forensic medicine. Forensic Radiology is used to determine identity of remains, evaluate injury or cause of death and assist in the detedion of abuse. Junior or Senior standing required. RADT 4543. Bone Densitometry (3) This course comprehensively covers the methods of bone density measurement (bone densitometry, DEXA), the pathogenesis of osteoporosis, quality management issues, therapies for osteoporosis and a review of additional analysis methods. RADT 4553. Breast Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology (3) Normal breast anatomy and physiology compared to pathological conditions. RADT 4563. Mammographic Positioning/ Imaging Techniques (3) Routine positions, risk versus benefit; tissue variations, specialized procedures and imaging modalities. RADT 4572. Patient Education and Clinical Examination (2) Breast disease and reconstrudion methods, breast examination, rehabilitation, medical-legal considerations. RADT 4573. The Female Patient and Medical Imaging (3) This course will familiarize the student to disease processes spedfic to the female patient and the imaging methods that may be used in diagnosis and treatment. The clinical pathways that are commonly used, involving all radiologic imaging modalities, will be explored. Students who enroll in this course must be certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. RADT 4583. Mammographic Equipment and Quality Assurance (3) Equipment operation, technical fadors and quality assurance procedures in mammography. RADT 4603. Magnetic Resonance Imaging Physics and Instrumentation (3) Physical principles and theories of magnetic resonance, instrumentation, imaging sequences and methods in normal and abnormal tissue, and computer parameters of magnetic resonance. RADT 4613. Computed Tomography of the Torso and Limbs (3) Sectional anatomy, pathology and imaging protocols of the abdominal viscera, pelvis, thorax and extremities. RADT 4623. Advanced MRI Procedures and Safety (3) Evaluation of organ function and diagnosis of disease process using advanced MRI procedures with emphasis on spedroscopy and functional MR. Includes an in-depth study of MRI safely. Weber State University 2008 - 2009 Catalog