300 Radiography I he Radiography program provides integrated didactic instruction with the utilization of on-campus x-ray rooms and clinical experience in Radiology departments of affiliated health facilities. During the course of the program, radiologic physics, anatomy, radiographic procedures, positioning, and patient assessment are taught. The student will participate in clinical education within the affiliate health facilities throughout the program. The program is 5 continuous semesters. The student qualifies for an Associate of Applied Science degree upon completion of the general education requirements and the professional course work. Upper division elective courses completed during the program may be applied toward a baccalaureate degree. RADIOGRAPHY ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE (AAS) This program provides integrated didactic instruction with the utilization of on campus x-ray rooms and clinical experience in Radiology departments of the affiliated health facilities. During the course of the program, radiologic physics, anatomy, radiographic procedures, positioning, and patient assessment are taught. The student will participate in clinical education within the affiliate health facilities throughout the program. The program is 5 continuous semesters. The student qualifies for an associate of applied science degree upon completion of the general education requirements and the professional course work. Upper division elective courses completed during the program may be applied toward » Program Prerequisite: Complete the prerequisite courses, make application and be accepted to the program. Please contact the DCHP Admissions Advisement Center at 801-626-7136/6136 for a list of specific prerequisite courses. » Grade Requirements: Demonstrate ability to achieve scholastically with grades of C or better. » Credit Hour Requirements: The credit hours required for graduation with an AAS degree are 23-26 credit hours of prerequisite courses and 60 credit hours of didactic and clinical education courses. Advisement Students accepted into the program should meet annually with assigned faculty advisor for course and program review. Admission Requirements • Be accepted to Weber State University and declare program of study as Radiography applicant. • Apply to the Radiography Program for acceptance and follow the procedures as outlined on the program application, which is in addition to the Weber State Admissions Application. The deadline date for applications to be received is January 10 of each year. Student selection is made during Spring semester and those accepted into the program begin their professional phase of the curriculum the following fall semester. • Pay the $25 program application fee. • Present a satisfactory high school and/or college(s) transcript(s). • Complete the general education courses listed below. General Education Refer to pages 38-44 for AAS degree requirements. The following are required: English EN1010(3) English EN2020 (3) or an oral or written Communication course Quantitative Literacy - MATH QL1040 (3) or MATH QL1050 (4) Computer Literacy (demonstrate literacy) no credit Social Sciences (Introductory Psychology) Course (3) Humanities (Communication) Course (3) Life Science (3) or Health Sciences (Biomed) HTHS LSI 110 (4) and HTHS 1111 (4) Course Requirements for AAS Degree Courses Required (60 credit hours) RADT 1022 Introduction to Radiologic Technology (2) RADT 1303 Principles of Radiographic Exposure I (3) RADT 1502 Radiographic Anatomy & Positioning I (2) RADT 1512 Radiographic Anatomy & Positioning II (3) RADT 1522 Radiographic Anatomy & Positioning III (2) RADT 1532 Radiographic Anatomy & Positioning IV (3) RADT 1601 Laboratory Experience (2) RADT 1621 Laboratory Experience (2) RADT 1641 Laboratory Experience (1) RADT 1661 Laboratory Experience (1) RADT 2043 Patient Care & Assessment I (2) RADT 2272 Basic Sectional Anatomy (2) RADT 2403 Principles of Radiographic Exposure II (2) RADT 2861 -2865 Clinical Education (14) RADT 2866 Final Competency Evaluation (2) RADT 2913 Comprehensive Review (2) RADT DV3003 Psycho-Social Medicine (3) RADT 3043 Medical Ethics & Law (3) RADT 3403 Radiobiology & Health Physics (3) RADT SI3443 Quality Assurance (3) RADT 3463 Computerized Imaging (3) Elective Courses (6-13 credit hours) RADT 2803 Independent Research (1-3) RADT 2833 Directed Readings (1-3) RADT 2921 Workshop, Conferences and Telecourses (1-3) RADT 2942 Career Planning & New Technology (2) RADT 2992 Seminar (1-2) Advanced Radiologic Sciences bachelors degree (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-Interventional Technology (CIT) 4. Women's Imaging 5. Radiology Practitioner Assistant/Radiologist Assistant (RPA/RA)* *The Radidogy Practitioner Assistant/Radidogy Assistant program requires the consent of a supervising physician, 5 years experience as an ARRT registered technologist (KT) and that the General Education requirements at Weber State University be met. (Must also beACLS certified.) » 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 on the next page). » Minor: The Advanced Radiologic Sciences minor is automatically satisfied by the requirements for major, or students may select Weber State University 2010-2011 Catalog