504 Dr. Ezekiel R. Dumke College of Health Professions 6. The Program of Study for Radiation Therapy will be declared upon acceptance into modality. General Education Refer to Degree and General Education Requirements for Bachelor of Science requirements. Major Course Requirements for BS Degree Radiation Therapy Courses Required (36 credit hours) RATH 4330 - Radiation Therapy Physics Credits: (3) RATH 4342 - Introduction to Treatment Planning Credits: (3) RATH 4410 - Radiation Oncology I Credits: (3) RATH 4412 - Radiation Oncology II Credits: (3) RATH 4414 - Radiation Oncology III Credits: (3) RATH 4444 - Advanced Treatment Planning/ Brachytherapy Credits: (3) RATH 4446 - Quality Assurance Credits: (3) RATH 4448 - New Technology in Radiation Therapy Credits: (3) RATH 4861 - Clinical Education I Credits: (3) RATH 4862 - Clinical Education II Credits: (3) RATH 4863 - Clinical Education III Credits: (3) RATH 4913 - Comprehensive Review Credits: (3) Radiography Courses Required (18 credit hours) • RADT 3043 - Medical Ethics and Law Credits: (3) • RADT 3243 - Patient Care and Assessment II Credits: (3) • RADT 3403 - Radiobiology & Health Physics Credits: (3) • RADT 3563 - Managing Clinical Information Credits: (3) • RADT 4933 - Research Methods Credits: (3) • RADT 4943 - Baccalaureate Thesis Credits: (3) Recommended Course to Fulfill Diversity • RADT 3003 - Psycho-Social Medicine Credits: (3) Elective Courses • RADT 3143 - Imaging Pathophysiology Credits: (3) • RADT 3263 - Diagnostic Services Pharmacology Credits: (3) • RADT 3423 - Federal Regulations Credits: (3) • RADT 4992 - Seminar Credits: (1-2) Radiologic Sciences, Advanced (BS) The Advanced Radiologic Sciences program is designed to fill the continuing education needs of registered technologists, to provide a career ladder for those who wish to obtain additional skills in a specialized area, and to provide an opportunity to earn a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree. Programs of study are designed to meet the career goals of students in medical imaging modalities and for technical, management and educational positions. The following emphases or programs are available: 1. Advanced Radiography 2. Magnetic Resonance Imaging and/or Computed Tomography (MRI and CT) 3. Cardiovascular- Interventio nal T echnolo gy (CIT) 4. Wo men's Imaging 5. Radio lo gist Assistant (RA)* "The Radiology Assistant program requires the consent of a supervising physician, 5 years experience as an ARRT registered technologist (RT) and that the General Education requirements at Weber State University be met. • Program Prerequisite: Must be an ARRT registered technologist or acceptable equivalent as determined by the Department of Radiologic Sciences, make application and be accepted to the program of choice (refer to the Admission Requirements below). • Minor: Students may select any approved minor in consultation with a faculty advisor and the completion of an academic contract. A minor is not required for the Radiology Assistant (RA) program. • Grade Requirements: After admittance into the program of choice, a GPA of 2.0 is required in all professional courses. • Credit Hours: A total of 120 credit hours are required for graduation; 30-48 of these must be within the major emphasis. Advisement Students must meet with a faculty advisor for the program of study selected and should meet with a faculty advisor at least annually for course and program review. Call 801-626-6057 for more information or to schedule an appointment. (Also refer to the Department Advisor Referral List.) Admission Requirements 1. Apply for admission to Weber State University; 2. Apply to the program of choice and submit a $25.00 application fee; Submit copy of active ARRT certification card or acceptable equivalent; Submit transcripts from all colleges and universities attended; Complete an academic contract in consultation with a faculty advisor; The Program of Study within the Advanced Radiologic Sciences major will be declared upon acceptance into modality. General Education Refer to Degree and General Education Requirements for Bachelor of Science requirements. Major Course Requirements for BS Deg ree Radiography Courses Required (6 credit hours) • RADT 4933 - Research Methods Credits: (3) • RADT 4943 - Baccalaureate Thesis Credits: (3) Specific Requirement: Students must complete an upper division research course in either the major area of emphasis or in the minor emphasis. The course must be equivalent to RADT4943 - Baccalaureate Thesis (3) and approved by a faculty advisor. Weber State University 2013-2014 Catalog