Weber State College Bulletin 76-77

Allied Health Sciences Radiogic Technology tion to the Weber State College admission application), {3) present a satisfactory high school and/or college achievement record {overall 2.0 grade point average), (4) complete the D. A. T. test through Weber State's testing center (scores should be sent to the Radiologic Technology Department), (5) complete the two quarters of pre-radiologic technology classes with at least a "C" grade. All the above steps must be completed prior to December 1st. Student selection is made during mid-Winter quarter at which time all prospective students will rotate through each clinical affiliate at a time designated by the College faculty. This will enable each student and clinical affiliate to have a "voice" in the selection of the clinical base for the 2200 hours of clinical education to be completed along with the 26 month long didactic program. Students who successfully complete the program are awarded the Associate of Applied Science degree. To become a Registered Technologist (R.T., A.R.R.T.), the student must complete: (1) the 26 months of didactic instruction, (2) the 2200 hours of clinical education, (3) apply to the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists to take the registry exam. It must be understood that the National Registry is not part of the College program and is up to each individual student to make application to take it. Program: Radiologic TechnologyAssociate of Applied Science Degree I. General Requirements: A. A minimum of 93 credit hours. B. The required courses in major field, not to exceed 67 credit hours. C. English 101. D. English 103 C and Communication 102. E. At least 20 hours from the general education courses listed in the catalog, including at least one course in each of the four areas, Humanities, Life Science, Physical Science, Social Science. F. An overall G. P. A. of 2.00 or C is required. II. Specific Requirements: A. Biomedical core or acceptable equivalent* requirements (15 credit hours): Health Occupations 111 (5), 112 (5), 113 (5). B. Radiologic Technology courses required (67 credit hours): Radiologic Technology 102 (1). 104 (1), 130 (2), 135 (1), 150 (2), 151 (2), 152 (2), 153 (2), 154 (2), 155 (2), 156 (4), 240 (2), 243 (2), 245 (2), 260 (5), 265 (1), 268 (1), 270 (6), 271 (6), 272 (6), 273 (6), 274 (6), 278 (1-5), 283 (1-3), 299 (1). C. Support courses required (20 credit hours): Health Occupations 120 (3), 130 (3); Mathematics 101 (5)); Psychology 154 (3), Health Education 200 (2), Management 325 (4). Acceptable equivalent: Zoology 421 (5),,422 (5) and Physics 101 (5) or Zoology 201 (5), 202 (3) and Physics 101 (5). RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY COURSES 102. Introduction to Radiologic Technology (1) Orientation, elementary radiation protection, medical terminology and administration specific to the Department of Radiology. One lecture a week. S 104. Aseptic Technique (1) Principles of aseptic technique for radiologic work. One lecture-demonstration pier week. Su 130. Radiological Physics (2) Theory of circuit x-ray machine and x-ray production; filtering of x-ray beam for diagnostic radiology and laboratory experiments utilizing x-ray teaching machines. S 135. Darkroom Procedures (1) Demonstration and practice in the handling care, processing and storage of radiolographic film. S 70 Allied. Health Science* Respiratory Therapy 150. Radiographic Anatomy and Positioning (2) Upper extremities. Terminology, body planes and patient placement for x-rays of extremities and systems of the body. Two 1-hour lecture-labs a week. s 151. Radiographic Anatomy and Positioning (2) Lower extremities. Two 1-hour lecture-labs a week. S 152. Radiographic Anatomy and Positioning (2) Respiratory, lympathic and circulatory systems. Two 1-hour lecture-labs a week. Su 153. Radiographic Anatomy and Positioning (2) Radiography of the spine. Two 1-hour lecture-labs a week. Su 154. Radiographic Anatomy and Positioning (2) Digestive system. Two 1-hour lecture-labs a week. A 155. Radiographic Anatomy and Positioning (2) Excretory, reproductive and endocrine systems. Two 1-hour lecture-labs a week. A 156. Radiographic Anatomy and Positioning- (4) Skull. Cranial Radiography. Two 2-hour lecture-labs a week. W 240. Applied Radiologic Techniques (2) Factors affecting radiographic quality and techniques used to improve radiographic quality. Su 243. Advanced Radiological Physics (2) Theory and application utilizing x-ray machine accessories; factors contributing to quality of a n x-ray beam; and attenuation of x-rays in matter. Rrerequisite: Radiologic Technology 130 and 240. A 245. Advanced Techniques (2) Experience in x-ray laboratories and affiliated hospitals with maintenance and calibration of x-ray machines, factors affecting quality control and review of new equipment on the market. Prerequisite: Radiologic Technology 243. W 260. Radiographic Special Procedures (5) Special procedures and new radiological techniques. Five 1-hour lecture-labs a week. Su 265. Elementary Radiation Therapy Technology (1) Elementary theory and practice of high energy radiation therapy. Ten 2-hour lecture-labs a quarter. S 268. Elementary Nuclear Medicine Technology (1) Introduction to elementary concepts of nuclear medicine. Ten 2-hour lecture-labs a quarter. W 270. Clinical Radiologic Technology (6) Supervised experience in the clinical setting within Radiologic Department and throughout affiliated hospital. Two 1-hour lectures and fourteen hours of clinical instruction a week. A 271. Clinical Radiologic Technology (continued I (6) Two 1-hour lectures and fourteen clinical hours of instruction a week. A 272. Clinical Radiologic Technology (continued) (6) Two 1-hour lectures and fourteen clinical hours of instruction a week. W 273. Clinical Radiologic Technology (continued) (6) Two 1-hour lectures and fourteen clinical hours of instruction a week W 274. Clinical Radiologic Technology (continued) (6) Two 1-hour lectures and fourteen clinical hours of instruction a week. S 278. Honors Internship (1-5) Radiologic Technology students involved in final hospital training. Consent of Department of Health Occupations required. Su 283. Directed Readings, Projects, and Research (1-3) Limited to Radiologic Technology majors. A maximum of 9 hours may be accumulated in this type of course. A W S Su 292. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-6) In order to provide flexibility and to meet many different needs, a number of specific offerings are possible using this catalog number. When the number is used it will be accompanied by a brief and specific descriptive title. The specific title with the credit authorized for the particular offering will appear on the student transcript. A WSSu 299. Seminar (1) Current concepts in radiology, radiologic technology and review of interesting clinical studies. AWSSu RESPIRATORY THERAPY Joyce E. Wanta, Technical Director Theron VanHooser, Associate Technical Director Farrell M. Calton, Jeff Simons, Medical Directors Respiratory Therapy is the treatment, management, control and care of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities associated with the breathing process, through the therapeutic use of such aids as medical gases, oxygen administering devices, aerosols, chest physical therapy, respirators, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and mechanical airways. The Respiratory Therapy educational program is affiliated with the McKay-Dee Hospital Center and St. Benedict's Hospital in Ogden; and with the University Hospital, L.D.S. Hospital, Primary Children's Hospital, Veteran's Administration Hospital and Cottonwood Hospital in Salt Lake City, and the Logan L.D.S. Hospital in Logan. A specialized experience in the Pulmonary Laboratory at the Ft. Douglas Veteran's Administration Hospital in Salt Lake City is also included. A separate application is required for this program. For details regarding the application procedure, prospective candidates should contact the office of the Technical Director. Students may enroll at any time with advisement from the Respiratory Therapy Department. However, the official class begins spring quarter each year 71