Electives (7 credit hours) RADT 4833 Directed Readings and Research (3) RADT 4914 Comprehensive Review/M (2) RADT 4992 Seminar (2) RADIOLOGY PRACTITIONER ASSISTANT/ RADIOLOGIST ASSISTANT EMPHASIS Students interested in the RPA/RA Program should contact the Radiologic Sciences Department. A minor emphasis is not required. Prerequisites: Applicants must be an ARRT i have a minimum of five years experience as a in radiography, meet the General Education requirements at Weber State University, and have the consent of a radiologist. Required Courses (45 credit hours) RADT 5403 Evaluation/Osseous System (3) RADT 5413 Evaluation/Chest (3) RADT 5423 Evaluation/Abdomen Sc GI System (3) RADT 5433 Evaluation/Genitourinary Systems (3) RADT 5443 Clinical Pathways (3) RADT 5453 Evaluation/CNS System Sc Facial Structures (3) RADT 5463 Problem Patient Management (3) RADT 5473 Invasive Imaging Procedures (3) RADT 5861 Clinical Preceptorship (3) RADT 5862 Clinical Preceptorship (3) RADT 5863 Clinical Preceptorship (3) RADT 5864 Clinical Preceptorship (3) RADT 5865 Clinical Preceptorship (3) RADT 5867 Competency Ass es sment/Residency (3) RADT 5868 Final Competency Assessment (3) Support Courses (33 credit hours) RADT DV3003 Psycho-Social Medicine (3) RADT 3043 Medical Ethics and Law (3) RADT 3123 Sectional Anatomy (3) RADT 3143 Imaging Pathophysiology (3) RADT 3253 Patient Care Sc Assessment III (3) RADT 3263 Diagnostic Services Pharmacology (3) RADT 3403 Radiobiology Sc Health Physics (3) RADT 3423 Federal Regulations (3) RADT 4203 Patient Education in Radiology (3) RADT 4303 Cardiology (3) RADT 4833 Directed Readings Sc Research (3) Radiologic Sciences departmental honors Please contact the Radiologic Sciences Department for advisement and permission prior to enrolling in Honors courses. Requirements for Radiologic Sciences Departmental Honors: 1. Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.5 2. Complete 3 credit hours of University General Honors courses. (It is suggested students take upper division Honors 3900: Golloquia) 3. Complete 12 upper division credit hours within the major with an Honors Component. At the beginning of each course, students should complete a "Component Contract" with the appropriate professor regarding the work expected for Honors credit. These forms are located in the Honors Center and must be returned no later than the end of the third week of classes. 4. Earn an "A" in Baccalaureate Thesis. Student research should exhibit writing proficiency, reflect originality, demonstrate critical thinking skills, and accurately interpret results. The final paper must be submitted for publication within a peer-reviewed journal. 293 5. Perform at least 30 hours of community service outside of clinical requirements. ADVANCED RADIOLOGIC SCIENCES MINOR EMPHASIS » Grade Requirements: A GPA of 2.0 in all courses used toward the minor. » Credit Hour Requirements: 18-24 credit hours in Advanced Radiologic Sciences. An academic contract must be generated with a faculty advisor for a minimum of 18 credit hours from the RADT upper division courses. Courses required for certification cannot be used to fulfill minor requirements. 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 Practitioner Assistant (RPA) program. &ADIOGMPLTY COURSES - R4DT RADT 1022. Introduction to Radiologic Technology (2) Program orientation, elementary radiation protection and basic darkroom procedures. RADT 1303. Principles of Radiographic Exposure I (3) Theory of x-ray production; image production and radiographic equipment. RADT 1502. Radiographic Anatomy and Positioning I (2) Terminology, pathology and radiographic positioning. RADT 1512. Radiographic Anatomy and Positioning II (3) Continuation of RADT 1502. Prerequisite: RADT 1502. RADT 1522. Radiographic Anatomy and Positioning III (2) Continuation of RADT 1512. RADT 1532. Radiographic Anatomy and Positioning IV (3) Continuation of RADT 1522. Prerequisite: RADT 1522. RADT 1601. Laboratory Experience (2) Patient positioning, darkroom experience and review of radiographic quality. RADT 1621. Laboratory Experience (2) Continuation of RADT 1601. Prerequisite: RADT 1601. RADT 1641. Laboratory Experience (1) Continuation of RADT 1621. RADT 1661. Laboratory Experience (1) Continuation of RADT 1641. RADT 2043. Patient Care and Assessment I (2) Patient care and management in radiology. RADT 2272. Basic Sectional Anatomy (2) The anatomical appearance of each organ system and common pathology on sectional medical images. RADT 2403. Principles of Radiographic Exposure II (2) Radiographic imaging, instrumentation, image production and factors affecting radiologic quality. RADT 2803. Independent Research (1-3) Individualized projects. RADT 2833. Directed Readings and Research (1-3) Selected readings and/or a research project on medical imaging procedures. 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