257 RadTec 4915. Comprehensive Review/QM (2) Preparation for advanced certification examination. RadTec 4922. Workshop, Conferences and Telecourses (2) RadTec 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. RadTec 4942. Current Issues and Trends (2) Current issues and trends in the health care industry and environment affecting radiology. RadTec SI4943. Baccalaureate Thesis (3) Research in the health professions utilizing the scientific inquiry method. RadTec 4992. Seminar (2) New developments and procedures in imaging and therapy and preparing for the future. RadTec 5403. Evaluation of the Osseous System (3) Imaging evaluation of pathological conditions, abnormalities and anomalies of the osseous system. RadTec 5413. Evaluation of the Chest (3) Imaging evaluation of pathological conditions, abnormalities and anomalies of the chest. RadTec 5423. Evaluation of the Abdomen and G I System (3) Imaging evaluation of pathological conditions, abnormalities and anomalies of the abdomen and gastrointestinal system. RadTec 5433. Evaluation of the Genitourinary System (3) Imaging evaluation of pathological conditions, abnormalities and anomalies of the gentiourinary system. RadTec 5443. Clinical Pathways (3) Studying clinical pathways for patients based on disease processes and trauma. Prerequisites: RadTec 5403 and RadTec 5413. RadTec 5453. Evaluation/CNS and Facial Structures (3) Imaging evaluation of pathological conditions, abnormalities and anomalies of the central nervous system and facial structures. RadTec 5463. Problem Patient Management (3) Determination of pathological conditions utilizing problem-solving case studies. RadTec 5473. Invasive Imaging Procedures (3) Patient preparation and performance of medical imaging invasive procedures are presented. RadTec 5861. Clinical Preceptorship (3) Experience in a radiology department. Consent of instructor needed. RadTec 5862. Clinical Preceptorship (3) Continuation of RadTec 5861. RadTec 5863. Clinical Preceptorship (3) Continuation of RadTec 5862. RadTec 5864. Clinical Preceptorship (3) Continuation of RadTec 5863. RadTec 5865. Clinical Preceptorship (3) Continuation of RadTec 5864. RadTec 5867. Competency Assessment/Residency (3) Assessment of competency knowledge and skills in the clinical setting. RadTec 5868. Final Competency Assessment (3) Review and evaluation of student competencies. IAGN0STIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY I he Diagnostic Medical Sonography program is designed as an advanced discipline of study for two-year graduates of radiography programs or equivalent as determined by the Department of Radiologic Sciences. A student can complete the required courses and be eligible to sit for the national certification examination. The courses offered in Diagnostic Medical Sonography 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 program. The program and support courses are four (4) semesters in length. A competency-based 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. The clinical education courses require a minimum of 24 clock hours per calendar week in an affiliated health care facility. BACHELOR DEGREE (B.S.) To obtain a baccalaureate degree, the student must complete the WSU General Education requirements; a major and a minor emphasis; a quality assurance course; and RadTec SI4943, Baccalaureate Thesis (3), or equivalent. DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY » 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). » Grade Requirements: After admittance to the program, a GPA of 2.0 or a grade of "C" is required in all professional courses. » Credit Hour Requirements: Credit hours required will vary according to the chosen emphasis. Consult with a faculty member to complete an academic contract. Advisement Students should meet with the admissions counselor at least annually for course and program review. Call 801-626-6057 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Admission Requirements To be eligible for admission to the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program, the following criteria must be met: 1. Application must be made to Weber State. 2. Demonstrate ability to achieve scholastically. 3. Complete an application to the desired program and pay the $20 application fee. 4. Provide the following with the application a. transcripts from hospital certificate program 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 material on file January 10. 6. Have major specified as Diagnostic Medical Sonography. General PROFILE ENROLLMENT STUDENT AFFAIRS ACADEMIC INFO DEGREE REQ GENED Jnterdisciplinary FYE HNRS BIS LIBSCI INTRD MINORS Applied Science & Technology CEET CS MFET/MET CMT CDGT ENGR AUTOSV/AUTOTC IDT SST TBE Arts & Humanities COMM ENGL FORLNG DANCE MUSIC THEATR ART Business & Econ MBA 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 NURSNG RADTEC DMS- NUCMED RADTHR RESTHY Science BOTANY CHEM GEOSCI MATH/MATHED MICRO PHSX ZOOL Social & Behavioral Sciences MCJ/CJ F.CON GERONT SOCLGY ANTHRO AEROSP MILSCI NAVSCI Continuing Ed Davis Campus WEBER State Univ 2003-2004 CATALOG E R S I T Y