256 RADT 4573. The Female Patient and Medical Imaging (3) This course will familiarize the student to disease processes specific 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 factors 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 spectroscopy and functional MR. Includes an in-depth study of MRI safety. RADT 4633. Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Central Nervous System (3) Sectional anatomy, pathology and imaging protocol of the head, spine and central nervous system. RADT 4643. Magnetic Resonance of the Torso and Limbs (3) Sectional anatomy, pathology and imaging protocols of the abdominal viscera, pelvis, thorax and extremities. RADT 4653. Computed Tomography of the Central Nervous System (3) Sectional anatomy, pathology and imaging protocols of the head, spine and central nervous system. RADT 4663. Computed Tomography Physics and Instrumentations (3) Interactions of electromagnetic waves, instrumentation, imaging sequences and computer parameters of computerized tomography imaging. RADT 4803. Individual Research (1-3) Research projects developed for district, state, regional or national presentation. RADT 4833. Directed Readings and Research (3) Synthesis and analysis of journal articles resulting in a research paper for the purpose of publication. RADT 4861. Clinical Internship (2) Experience in a radiology specialty area. Consent of instmctor is needed. RADT 4862. Clinical Internship (2) Experience in a radiology specialty area. Consent of instmctor is needed. RADT 4863. Clinical Internship (2-4) Experience in a radiology specialty area. Consent of instmctor is needed. RADT 4911. Comprehensive Review/CT (2) Preparation for advanced certification examination. RADT 4912. Comprehensive Review/MRI (2) Preparation for advanced certification examination. RADT 4913. Comprehensive Review/CIT (2) Preparation for advanced certification examination. RADT 4914. Comprehensive Review/M (2) Preparation for advanced certification examination. RADT 4915. Comprehensive Review/QM (2) Preparation for advanced certification examination. RADT 4922. Workshop, Conferences and Telecourses (2) RADT 4933. Research Methods (2) The formulation of a hypothesis, study of quantitative research methods, the testing of theories through analytical or statistical inquiry and the preparation of a manuscript. RADT 4942. Current Issues and Trends (2) Current issues and trends in the health care industry and environment affecting radiology. RADT SI4943. Baccalaureate Thesis (3) Research in the health professions utilizing the scientific inquiry method. RADT 4992. Seminar (2) New developments and procedures in imaging and therapy and preparing for the future. RADT 5403. Evaluation of the Osseous System (3) Imaging evaluation of pathological conditions, abnormalities and anomalies of the osseous system. RADT 5413. Evaluation of the Chest (3) Imaging evaluation of pathological conditions, abnormalities and anomalies of the chest. RADT 5423. Evaluation of the Abdomen and G I System (3) Imaging evaluation of pathological conditions, abnormalities and anomalies of the abdomen and gastrointestinal system. RADT 5433. Evaluation of the Genitourinary System (3) Imaging evaluation of pathological conditions, abnormalities and anomalies of the genitourinary system. RADT 5443. Clinical Pathways (3) Studying clinical pathways for patients based on disease processes and trauma. Prerequisites: RADT 5403 and RADT 5413. RADT 5453. Evaluation/CNS and Facial Structures (3) Imaging evaluation of pathological conditions, abnormalities and anomalies of the central nervous system and facial structures. RADT 5463. Problem Patient Management (3) Determination of pathological conditions utilizing problem-solving case studies. RADT 5473. Invasive Imaging Procedures (3) Patient preparation and performance of medical imaging invasive procedures are presented. RADT 5861. Clinical Preceptorship (3) Experience in a radiology department. Consent of instructor needed. RADT 5862. Clinical Preceptorship (3) Continuation of RADT 5861. Weber State University 2005-2006 Catalog