260 NucMed 4912. Comprehensive Review (2) Review of learned material. NucMed 4991. Seminar (1) New technology, procedures and equipment. Radiation Therapy I he Radiation Therapy program is designed as an advanced discipline of study for graduates of accredited programs. A student can complete the required courses, obtain a certificate of completion, and be eligible to sit for the national certification examination. The courses offered in the Radiation Therapy program 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 is three (3) full semesters in length, which requires the student to attend in the summer . A competency-based clinical 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. A minimum of 24 clock hours per week of clinical education must be completed 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. RADIATION THERAPY » 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 admission to the program, a GPA of 2.0 or a "C" is required in the professional courses. » Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 28 credit hours in didactic courses and 9 credit hours in clinical education are required. The support courses or the equivalent must be completed to obtain the degree. Advisement Students 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. Admission Process To be eligible for admission to the Radiation Therapy program, the following criteria must be met: 1. Application and admission to Weber State University. 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 programs 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 by January 10. 6. Have major specified as Radiation Therapy (2FN). Course Requirements for Certificate Support Courses RadTec 3043 RadTec 3253 RadTec 3403 RadTec 3463 Medical Ethics & Law (3) Patient Care & Assessment III (3) Radiobiology & Health Physics (3) Computerized Imaging (3) Radiation Therapy Courses RadThr 4330 Radiation Therapy Physics (3) RadThr 4342 Intro to Treatment Planning (3) RadThr 4410 Radiation Oncology I (3) RadThr 4412 Radiation Oncology II (3) RadThr 4414 Radiation Oncology III (3) RadThr 4425 Oncology Patient Care & Education (3) RadThr 4444 Advanced Treatment Planning / Brachytherapy (3) RadThr SI4446 Quality Assurance (3) RadThr 4861 Clinical Education I (3) RadThr 4862 Clinical Education II (3) RadThr 4863 Clinical Education III (3) RadThr 4913 Comprehensive Review (3) Elective Courses RadTec 3123 Sectional Anatomy (3) RadTec 3143 Imaging Pathophysiology (3) RadTec 3263 Diagnostic Services Pharmacology II (3) RadTec 3423 Federal Regulations (3) RADLATION THERAPY COURSES RADTHR RadThr 4330. Radiation Therapy Physics (3) An overview of the profession of radiation therapy. Radiation therapy physics, dosimetry, isodose distribution for isotopes and electrically-produced beams. Mechanics of Linear accelerators and Cobalt. RadThr 4342. Introduction to Treatment Planning (3) Basic quantities and concepts in radiotherapeutic dosimetry. Current aspects of the anatomical and physical consideration involved in planning and delivery of the therapy prescription. RadThr 4410. Radiation Oncology I (3) Pathology of cancer; combined therapy and surgery; chemotherapy and radiation therapy; clinical application of treatment techniques; and case studies. RadThr 4412. Radiation Oncology II (3) Pathology of cancer; combined therapy and surgery; chemotherapy and radiation therapy; clinical application of treatment techniques; and case studies. RadThr 4414. Radiation Oncology III (3) Pathology of cancer; combined therapy and surgery; chemotherapy and radiation therapy; clinical application of treatment techniques; and case studies. RadThr 4425. Oncology Patient Care and Education (3) Supportive care of the cancer patient with emphasis on nutritional therapy, use of blood and blood products, management of cancer pain, infections and adverse effects of treatment. Meeting the physical and psychological needs of the curative and terminal patient will be addressed. Methods of educating the oncology patient will be addressed. RadThr 4444. Advanced Treatment Planning/Brachytherapy (3) Prescription interpretation, nuclide implants, brachytherapy and treatment techniques involving hyperthermia. Beam modification devices and theory of beam placement will be discussed. WEBER State Univ 2003-2004 CATALOG E R S I T Y