PROGRAM: RADIATION THERAPY Description The Radiation Therapy Program is designed as an advanced discipline of study for graduates of A.M.A. accredited programs. A student can complete the required courses, obtain a certificate of completion, and be eligible to write the national certification examination. The courses offered in the Nuclear Medicine 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 in Allied Health Sciences Program. Education The program is five (5) quarters in length, which requires the student to attend summer quarter. A competency-based evaluation system will be 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 calendar week must be completed in the clinical education courses. Admission Process To be eligible for admission to the Radiation Therapy Program, the following criteria must be met: (1) Application must be made to Weber State College. The candidate must be admitted to the College; (2) Have a predicted grade point average of 2.0 (C) or better, (3) Complete an application to the desired program; (4) Provide the following with their application: (a) transcripts from hospital certificate programs, colleges, universities, or junior colleges; (b) copy of certification certificate; and (c) high school transcripts if no previous college courses have been taken; (5) Have all pertinent material on file four weeks before the selection of students; (6) Have their major specified at the Admissions Office; and (7) Arrange for a personal interview with the program's selection committee. General Requirements: • Registered Radiologic Technologist (A.R.R.T.) or equivalent • General education course requirements of college. • An overall GPA of 2.0 is required. Specific Requirements: • Prerequisite courses: *Hthsci 111 (5), 112 (5), 113 (5), 120 (4), 230 (3); Math 96 (5) or 105 (5). • Support courses: S.S. 300 (3); RADTEC 300 (4), 310 (3), 342 (3), 483 (1-9); Hthsci 330 (3), 331 (3). • Radiation Therapy courses: RADTHR 301 (1), 302 (1), 330 (3), 335 (1), 341 (1), 345 (2), 370 (5), 372 (5), 380 (2), 435 (4), 440 (2), 445 (1), 470 (5), 472 (5), 491 (2), 499 (1). • Acceptable equivalent: Human Physiology - Zool NS201; Human Anatomy - Zool 202; Chemistry - Chem NS101; Physics - Phsx NS101. RADIATION THERAPY COURSES - RADTHR 301. Introduction to Radiotherapy (1) An overview of the profession of radiation therapy. m 302. Simulator Applications (1) A combined didactic-application type course designed to provide experience with radiation therapy simulator. 330. Radiotherapy Physics (3) Radiation physics applied to isotope and electrically-produced treatment modalities and planning considerations. 335. Basic Radiotherapeutic Calculations (1) Basic quantities and concepts in radiotherapeutic dosimetry. 341. Applied Clinical Oncology (1) Physical aspects of equipment and preparation of the patient with respect to a specific treatment protocol. 345. Radiation Oncology I (2) Radiation oncology including pathology of cancer and related options or combined therapy of surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy. 370. Radiotherapeutic Clinical Experience I (5) Qinical Education designed to facilitate transference of didactic instruction to practical clinical practice. 372. Radiotherapeutic Clinical Experience II Qinical Education designed to facilitate transference of didactic instruction to practical clinical practice. 380. Radionuclide Calculations and Applications (2) Nuclides used for therapeutic purposes. 435. Advanced Treatment Planning (4) The planning and delivery of the therapy prescription, including contour planning; computer operations; prescription interpretation; isodose curve printouts; and treatment set-up reproducability. 440. Radiation Oncology II (2) Radiation oncology including pathology of cancer and related options or combined therapy of surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy. 445. Applied Clinical Oncology II (1) Physical aspects of equipment and preparation of the patient with respect to a specific treatment protocol. 470. Radiotherapy Clinical Experience m (5) Qinical Education designed to facilitate transference of didactic instruction to practical clinical practice. 472. Radiotherapy Clinical Experience IV (5) Qinical Education designed to facilitate transference of didactic instruction to practical clinical practice. 491. Comprehensive Review (2) Review of all didactic and clinical courses and competencies. 499. Seminar (1-3) Current concepts in radiation therapy and interesting clinical studies. PROGRAM: RADIOGRAPHY-ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE Description The Radiography program at Weber State College is the only college- based radiography program in the state of Utah. The program is accredited by the American Medical Association and General Information is affiliated with the following hospitals: Alta View, Brigham City Community Hospital, Dixie Medical Center, Humana Davis North, L.D.S., Lakeview, Logan, McKay-Dee, Mountain View, St. Benedict's and Sevier Valley. The training is provided in an integrated manner through the utilization of on campus x- ray rooms, darkrooms, a radiation physics laboratory, and clinical experience in Radiology departments of the affiliated hospitals. During the course of the program, anatomy, radiographic procedures, and rx>sitioning are taught. The student will participate in clinical education within the affiiate hospitals throughout the program. Education The program is 27 months in length beginning in the fall of the first year and continues through the summer of both years. The student qualifies for an Associate of Applied Science degree upon completion of the required course work. Upper division courses included in the program may be applied toward a baccalaureate degree. Admission Process (1) Declare major as Radiologic Technology; (2) apply for acceptance to the Radiography Program (this is in addition 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 two quarters of prerequisite courses achieving at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA. The above procedure must be completed prior to December 1st of each year. Student selection is made during mid-Winter Quarter. General Requirements: • General education course requirements of the college. • An overall GPA of 2.0 or C is required. Specific Requirements: • Prerequisite courses: Engl 101 (3) and 102 (5); Commun 105 (3), Psych 101 (5) or 154 (3), **Math 96 (5) or 105 (5); Biomedical core or acceptable equivalent requirements: *Hthsci 111 (5), 112 (5), 113 (5). • Support courses required: Hthsci 120 (3), 230 (4), CIS PD 170 (4). • Radiology courses required: RADTEC 102 (1), 104 (1), 130 (2), 135 (1), 150 (2), 151 (2), 153 (2), 154 (2), 155 (2), 156 (3), 160 (1), 162 (1), 164 (1), 166 (1), 168 (1), 240 (2), 260 (3), 270 (4), 271 (4), 272 (4), 273 (4), 274 (4), 275 (4 ), 283 (1-6), 291 (1-4), 299 (1), 300 (4), 310 (3), 340 (4), 342 (3), 360 (4), 361 (4), 370 (1- 6). • Acceptable equivalent Zool NS201 (5), 202 (4), Phsx NS101 (5), Chem NS101 (5), and Micro NS111 (5). **Applied Algebra, Math 105 (5). PROGRAM: ADVANCED RADIOGRAPHY Description The Advanced Radiography Program is designed to fill the continuing education needs of registered technologists and to provide a career ladder concept for those who wish to obtain a Bachelor of Science in Allied Health Sciences. Education Courses are designed to prepare the student in special imaging modalities and/or for technical management or educational positions. This preparation will allow vertical and lateral career mobility for the student. Admission Process (1) Be a graduate of an accredited Radiography Program. (2) Maintain a minimum 2.00 (C) GPA. (3) Obtain consent of Program Director. (4) Submit a curriculum contract with courses outlined to the Program Director for approval. REQUIRED COURSES - MAJOR EMPHASIS: RADTEC 300 (4), 310 (3), 325 (4), 340 (4), 342 (3), 431 (4), plus course work in one of the following options: Advanced Radiography: RADTEC 320 (4), 321 (4), 322 (4), 360 (4), 361 (4), 430 (3), 450 (5), 470 (1-6), 480 (1-9), 483 (1-9), 499 (1-6). Special Procedures Option: RADTEC 321 (4), 360 (4), 361 (4), 430 (3), 470 (1-6), 483 (1-9), 499 (1-6). Clinical Supervision Option: RADTEC 320 (4), 321 (4), 322 (4), 470 (1-9), 480 (1-6), 483 (1-9), 499 (1-6). REQUIRED COURSES - MINOR EMPHASIS: Advanced Radiography: RADTEC 300 (4), 310 (3), 325 (4), 340 (4), 342 (3), 431 (4). Special Procedures Option: RADTEC 310 (3), 325 (4), 342 (3), 360 (4), 361 (4), 470 (1-6). Clinical Supervision Option: RADTEC 310 (3), 320 (4), 321 (4), 322 (4), 340 (4), 342 (3). Student Services Interdisc. Programs Arts* Humanities Business & Economics RADIOGRAPHY COURSES-RADTEC m Education Natural Sciences 102. Introduction to Radiologic Technology (1) Orientation, elementary radiation protection, medical terminology and administration specific to the Department of Radiology. One lecture a week. 104. Aseptic Technique (1) Principles of aseptic technique for radiologic work. One lecture- demonstration per week. 130. Radiological Physics (2) Theory of circuit of x-ray machines and x-ray production; filtering of x- ray beam for diagnostic radiology and laboratory experiments utilizing x- Social ray teaching machines. 135. Darkroom Procedures (1) Demonstration and practice in handling, care, processing and storage of radiographic film. Sciences 150. Radiographic Anatomy and Positioning-Rcspiratory and Abdominal Systems (2) Two one-hour lecture-laboratories a week. Technology 52 53 Continuing Education