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Show SCHOOL OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES Reed M. Stringham, Jr., Dean The Weber State College School of Allied Health Sciences, in cooperation with affiliated hospitals and other departments of the College, offers an expanding program for the education and training of health care workers. The programs emphasize an integration of basic sciences, liberal arts and clinical experiences which enable the graduates to make a maximum contribution to patient care as a member of the health care team. The School of Allied Health Sciences is currently served by two departments: Nursing and Health Occupations, which offer programs leading to the degrees of Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology, Associate of Applied Science in Medical Laboratory Technology, Associate of Science in Nursing, Associate of Science in Dental Hygiene, Associate of Applied Science in Radiologic Technology and Associate of Applied Science in Respiratory Therapy. A Certificate of Proficiency in Licensed Practical Nursing and a Certificate of Proficiency in Dental Assisting. Through the organization of health occupations educational programs into one area, a common core curriculum is operational which fosters the team concept of health care and the integration and application of the basic biomedical sciences to patient needs. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH OCCUPATIONS John H. McDonald, Chairman Professor, John H. McDonald, Reed M. Stringham, Jr.; Associate Professors, Michael A. Beard, Joyce E. Wanta; Assistant Professors, Marie Kotter, Sister Nivard Neft, John Sesney, Robert C. Soderberg; Instructors, Ronald Koncher, Roger Nichols, Jane A. Ward; Instructor-Specialists, Furman Cummings, Ben H. Davis, George Pales, Wayne Tanner, Theron VanHooser. Adjunct and Clinical Faculty (see faculty listings). Program: Health Occupations Departmental Honors I. General Requirements: A. Enroll in a General Honors Program and complete at least 10 hours of General Honors courses. B. Maintain an overall G. P. A. of 3.3. C. Fulfill the requirements for one of the following majors: Medical Technology leading to the baccalaureate degree; Medical Laboratory Technician; Radiologic Technology; and Respiratory Therapy leading to the associate of applied science degree. II. Specific Requirements: A. In fulfilling the Health Occupations Honors requirement, take at least 20 hours on an Honors basis. B. In the case of the major leading to the baccalaureate degree complete a Health Occupations Honors Senior Project. (The project may be counted as part of the required 20 hours.) C. Students seeking any of the foregoing majors may receive Honors credit in Health Occupations 111, 112, and 113. In addition, students seeking the Medical Technology major may receive Honors 66 Allied Health Sciences Medical Technology credit in the following courses: Medical Technology 402, 410, 418. 421, 429, 431, and 483; students seeking the Medical Laboratory Technician major may receive Honors credit in the following courses: Medical Technology 121, 201, 202, 210, and 283; students taking the Radiologic Technology major may receive credit in the following courses: Radiologic Technology 156, 260, 278, 283, and 299; and students taking the Respiratory Therapy major may receive credit in the following: Respiratory Therapy 204, 206, 208, 278, 283, and 299. D. Permission from the department chairman should be sought before registering in a course for Honors credit. A written agreement should be reached with the appropriate professor regarding the work expected for Honors credit. (See Composite and Interdepartmental Programs.) The Department of Health Occupations offers programs in Medical Technology, Respiratory (Inhalation) Therapy, Dental Hygiene, Dental Assisting and Radiologic (X-ray) Technology. Other Health Occupations programs are being developed and interested students are urged to contact the Department for late developments. The Department provides a core of courses which are common to the health occupations. These core courses, together with the specific requirements for each of the specific programs, are required for graduation. HEALTH OCCUPATIONS COURSES BIOMEDICAL CORE 111. Health Occupations (5) Biomedical Core an integrated presenta- tion of the basic concepts of physics, chemistry, human anatomy, human physiology, and medical microbiology as related to man. A 112. Health Occupations (continued) (5) Five lecture-demonstrations per week. 113. Health Occupations (continued) (5) Five lecture-demonstrations per week. 101. Medical Terminology (3) Medical terms of Greek and Latin origin. Designed for the pro-professional and workers in health related fields. A 120. Introduction to Medical Science (3) Medical terminology, roles and inter-relationships in the health care team, medical ethics and psychology of the patient. AWS 130. Introductory Pathophysiology (3) An introduction to the nature of disease and its effect on body systems. A W 150. Introduction to Pharmacology (4) An introductory course in pharmacology to provide the student with the knowledge and skills required in the safe administration of medicines. Designed to increase the understanding of the use of drugs as therapeutic agents. S MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY Michael Beard, Medical Technology Program Director Marie Kotter, Medical Laboratory Technician Director Dean F. Hammond, M.D., Medical Director Admission to Medical Technology ProgramsStudents must see a Medical Technology counselor and make application for admission to the program before the end of fall quarter the year they wish to enter the program. Application for RegistrationTo be registered as a medical technologist, MT (ASCP), or a Medical Laboratory Technician MLT (ASCP), individuals who have completed the program must apply to the American Society of Clinical Pathologists and be examined to verify their professional competence. 67 |
