281 will be emphasized. Parametric and non-parametric methods of statistical analysis will be discussed. This course is cross-listed with MSN 6120. MSRS 6130. Functional Hemodynamics (3) This course offers the fundamental principles and indications for invasive hemodynamic monitoring. The indications, possible contraindications and possible complications involved with the insertion of central Venous lines, arterial lines, Pulmonary artery catheters and ICP monitoring with the expected CVP, RV, PAP, PCWP, CO and CI reading, waveforms and troubleshooting. MSRS 6140. Clinical Laboratory Correlation (3) This course covers the concepts, analytical methods and clinical correlation of laboratory values as they rdate to radiographic imaging, pathology and patient history. MSRS 6200. Health Behavior and Managerial Epidemiology (3) The course addresses the integration of epidemiology into strategic planning and managerial decision-making in health services organizations. Epidemiological prindples and tools of investigation from clinical and managerial perspectives are addressed. Course work includes environmental analysis of health behaviors and lifestyle that impact demand on health care delivery systems. The student will evaluate models for integration of health services, preventive programs, demand management, and policy issues affecting continuity of care. This course is cross-listed with MHA 6000. MSRS 6443. Clinical Pathways (3) Studying dinical pathways for patients based on disease processes and trauma. MSRS 6450. Managing Health Information (3) Introductory course that provides basic vocabulary and principles of modem information architectures. Computer networking and communication technologies needed to support modern information infrastrudures. Differences between integrated and quilted systems are examined. Emphasis on management and use of iriformation to support management decisionmaking. This course is cross-listed with MHA 6450. MSRS 6463. Problem Patient Management (3) Determination of pathological conditions utilizing problem-solving case studies. MSRS 6473. Vascular Non-Invasive Imaging Procedures (3) Patient preparation and performance of medical imaging vascular non-invasive procedures are presented. MSRS 6863. Vascular Invasive Imaging Procedures (3) Patient preparation and performance of medical imaging vascular invasive procedures are presented. MSRS 6900. Capstone: Clinical Fellowship & Portfolio (3) Experience in a radiology department and interventional Radiology coordinated by Weber State University under the supervision of a radiologist or other Medical Practitioner. Review and evaluation of student competencies, clinical performance and professional development as required by certification. MSRS 6999. Master's Thesis in Radiologic Sciences (3) Students will enroll for this course as they complete their Masters thesis under the diredion of a departmental graduate advisor. Departmental seminars and readings may also be assigned as part of this course. Students will finish their Master of Sdence in Radiologic Sciences degree by first completing a course of classroom or didactic study, then writing an original research monograph for their thesis. This course is to be used during the time the student is writing the thesis and getting approval for the thesis. DEPARTMENT Dental Hygiene Department Chair: Stephanie Bossenberger, RDH, M.S. Location: Allied Health, Room 475 Telephone Contact: Melody Neely 801-626-6130 Professors: Stephanie Bossenberger, Frances McConaughy; Associate Professor: Kami Hanson; Assistant Professors: Susan Alexander, Shelly Costley; Instructor: Jeffrey Perry I he dental hygienist is a health educator and clinician concerned with the prevention of dental disease. Dental hygienists perform their services in a variety of settings, and are members of the dental team who are licensed to provide services directly to the client. Dental hygienists provide oral health education, remove deposits from around the teeth and gums, expose dental radiographs and deliver other treatments to prevent and manage dental disease. The dental hygiene curriculum is three years in length. The first year may be completed at any accredited college or university and consists of pre dental hygiene courses. These courses include: chemistry anatomy, physiology, microbiology, English, public speaking, psychology, sociology and nutrition. This year of pre-dental hygiene courses is followed by two years of specialized study in dental hygiene. The two year dental hygiene curriculum indudes pradical experience in the WSU Dental Hygiene Clinic. Students also rotate to off-campus sites for extended clinical experiences. Students who successfully complete the three-year curriculum are awarded an Associate of Science degree from Weber State. A fourth year leading to a bachdor's degree is optional. To become a licensed dental hygienist, each student must successfully pass a written National Board Exam and a practical regional exam. The Dental Hygiene Program is accredited by the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation, a spedalized accrediting agency recognized by the Council on Post-secondary Accreditation and the United States Department of Education. Dental Hygiene bachelors degree (bs) » Program Prerequisite: Successful completion of an Associate of Science Degree in Dental Hygiene, National Board Examination and a Regional or State Practical Exam. Maintenance of a current dental hygiene license » Minor: Not Required. » Grade Requirements: All courses required for the major must be successfully completed with a grade of "C" or better (a "C-" grade is not acceptable). » Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 120 credit hours is required for graduation; 88 of these are taken for the AS degree and an additional 7 must be taken to complete the BS in Dental Hygiene degree. A prerequisite to the Baccalaureate Thesis course is an upper division Research and Statistics course (numbered 3000 or above, minimum of 3 cr hrs). Thirteen more upper division hours are sdeded by the student from a menu of eledive courses. Transcripts of transfer students will be evaluated on an individual basis. Transfer students must also complete the residency requirement (30 credit hours of WSU course work). Advisement Bachelor of Science Dental Hygiene majors must complete a contract with the Dental Hygiene Department Chair. Admission Requirements An Advanced Dental Hygiene major application to the program of study contract must be completed with the Dental Hygiene Department Chair prior to beginning any of the advanced courses. General PROFILE ENROLLMENT STUDENT AFFAIRS ACADEMIC INFO DEGREE REQ GENED Engaged Learning S Interdisciplinary OUR/CBL HNRS/BIS ESL LIBS INTRD MINORS Applied Science 8 Technology AUSV/ATTC CMT CEET/EE CS MFET/ETM MET DGET ENGR IDT SST TBE Arts 8 Humanities MPC/MENG COMM ENGL FL DANC MUSC THEA ART/ARTH Business 8 Econ MBA MACC/MTAX ACTG BS AD/FIN MGMT MKTG SCM ECON/QUAN 1ST Education MSAT/MED CHF AT/HLTH NUTR/PEP/REC HPHP COURSES ATHL/PE EDUC Health Professions MHA/MSN MSRS DENT PAR HTHS HAS/HIM MLS NRSG RADT DMS/NUCM RATH REST Science BTNY CHEM GEO MATH/MTHE MICR PHYS/ASTR ZOOL Social S Behavioral Sciences MCJ/CJ ECON GEOG HIST POLS/PHIL PSY SW/GERT SOC/ANTH AERO MILS NAVS Continuing Ed Davis Campus Weber State University 2011-2012 Catalog