256 257 and blood gas sampling and analysis. Patient education, smoking cessation/nicotine intervention, and health promotion are also included in the RCP scope of practice. The respiratory therapy program follows a career-ladder approach from the entry-level through a Bachelor of Science degree. Students may exit at entry-level, advanced-level, or finish a bachelor of science program. Entry-level requires two academic years, leads to an Associate of Applied Science degree, and provides eligibility for licensure. Advanced-level requires C.R.T. plus two academic years and leads to an Associate of Science degree. RESPIRATORY THERAPY H^M^firaakV, MCMfLM DEOHEE (B » Program Prerequisite: Completion of A.S. degree in respiratory therapy or Certificate of Completion from an accredited, advanced respiratory therapist program (R.R.T. eligible). » Grade Requirements: A grade of "C" or better in each course required by this program (a "C-" is not acceptable.) CR/NC courses in this program require a "C" or better to receive CR A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 is required for graduation. » Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 120 credits is required for graduation (includes A.S. degree requirements) - 67 of these are ResThy credits. A total of 40 upper division credit hours is required (courses numbered 3000 and above) - 30 of these are required ResThy credits. Departmental standards are applied to independent projects and directed readings. Advisement All respiratory therapy students are required to meet with a faculty advisor before beginning bachelor degree courses, and at least annually after entering program, and complete an academic contract specifying major courses, approved electives, and graduation requirements. Call 801-626-7071 for more information or to schedule an appointment. During June, July and August, students may contact a counselor in the Dr. Ezekiel R. Dumke College of Health Professions' Admission & Counseling Office (Marriott Allied Health Building, Room 108, Phone 801-626-6028) for program information and an application, if a faculty member of the Respiratory Therapy Program is not available. Admissions Requirements Declare your program of study (see page 18). Complete A.S. degree requirements (or provide Certificate of Completion from an accredited, advanced respiratory therapist program). Meet with faculty advisor and establish an academic contract. General Education Refer to pages 36-41 for Bachelor of Science requirements. Of the Quantitative Literacy courses [Math QL1030, QL1040, or QL1050], Math QL1030 Contemporary Mathematics is the preferred course for program completion. The following general education courses will fulfill both general education and program requirements: Psych SS1010 or Psych SS2200, Engl EN1010, Comm HU1050 or Comm HU1020, and either HthSci 1110/1111 or introductory-level courses in some of the basic sciences (human biology, chemistry and microbiology). Consult with department advisor or Dr. Ezekiel R. Dumke College of Health Professions Admission Advisor regarding general education guidelines. Course Requirements for B.S. Degree Respiratory Therapy Courses Required Complete the requirements for the A.S. degree, which requires 61 credit hours, including 25 upper division ResThy credit hours. Students entering the B.S. program with a Certificate of Completion in lieu of the A.S. degree must satisfy the following courses [or equivalent]: ResThy 3210 Adv Cardiopulmonary Anat/Phys (2) ResThy 3220 Adv Cardiopulmonary Patho (2) ResThy 3230 Adv Cardiopulmonary Tech (2) ResThy 3260 Neonatal Sc Pediatric Resp Care (2) ResThy 3270 Adult Critical Care (2) ResThy 3280 Patient Care Cont/Qual Mgmt (3) ResThy 3760 Neonatal Sc Ped Resp Care/Clinical (4) ResThy 3770 Adult Critical Care/Clinical (4) ResThy 3780 Clinical Applications (2) ResThy SI3900 Clinical Simulation Seminar (2) Additional Required Courses All students must complete an additional five (5) upper division credit hours in Seminars, Independent Projects and Directed Readings. Departmental standards are developed which specify content of certain projects, remaining credits are "elective" with content approved by program advisor. ResThy 4800 Independent Projects (1-6) ResThy 4830 Directed Readings (1-3) ResThy 4990 Seminar (2) Suggested Course Sequence Please refer to this program in the on-line catalog (weber.edu/catalog) and/or contact the department for a suggested course sequence. RESPIRATORY THERAPY DJUM^IU Jj*ll<!rUi. imii |||'|||| i ion » Grade Requirements: A grade of "C" or better in each course required by this program (a "C-" is not acceptable.) CR/NC courses in this program require a "C" or better to receive CR. A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 is required for graduation. » Credit Hour Requirements: A minimum of 18 credit hours, all upper division ResThy courses, are required. Respiratory Therapy is an approved minor for the following bachelor degrees: Health Services Administration; Health Education, Training, and Promotion; Long-Term Care Administration; Technical Sales. Respiratory Therapy may also be used as an area of concentration for the B.I.S. degree. Refer to the Interdisciplinary Studies section of this catalog for B.I.S. degree requirements. Course Requirements for Minor/B.I.S. Concentration Select 18 credit hours of upper division ResThy courses in consultation with an advisor. Entry-Level Respiratory Therapist » Program Prerequisites: Completion of all prerequisite courses with a grade of "C" or better ("C-" or CR are not acceptable in prerequisite courses.) In addition, students must complete an application/selection process, which requires prior completion of ResThy 1400 or current CPR certification at the BLS-C level (also see Admissions Requirements below). » Grade Requirements: A grade of "C" or better in each course is required by this program (a "C-" is not acceptable.) CR/NC courses in this program require a "C" or better to receive CR. » Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 60-67 credit hours is required for graduation 38 of these are required ResThy courses and 18 are required general education courses. Advisement All respiratory therapy students are required to meet with a faculty advisor before applying for the program. Students are informed regarding program costs, structure, and academic and performance standards. Call 801-626-7071 for more information or to schedule an appointment. During June, July and August, students may contact a counselor in the Dr. Ezekiel R. Dumke College of Health Professions' Admission & Counseling Office (Marriott Allied Health Building, Room 108, Phone 801-626-6028) for program information and an application, if a faculty member of the Respiratory Therapy Program is not available. Admissions Requirements Declare your program of study (see page 18). Meet with a respiratory therapy faculty advisor (initial interview) and then file a Program Application (at the Dr. Ezekiel R. Dumke College of Health Professions Admissions Office, MHS 108 on or before February 1). Program selection criteria includes cumulative GPA, prerequisite GPA, completion of application process (including hospital visitation), previous healthcare experience, and formal Selection Committee interview. Complete all prerequisite courses with "C" (2.0) or better. Prerequisite Courses ResThy 1540 Math 0960 Engl EN1010 Comm HU1050 or Comm HU1020 Psych SS1010 or Psych SS2000 HthSci 2230 or Micro LSI 153 Resthy 1560 either HthSci LSI 110 Sc HthSci 1111 Survey of Respiratory Therapy (1) First Course in Algebra (3) (with a grade of "C" or better) or 19 or above on the A.C.T. Intro to Writing (3) Intro to Interpersonal Sc Small Group Communication (3) Principles of Public Speaking (3) Introductory Psychology (3) Interpersonal Relationships (3) Introductory Pathophysiology (3) Elementary Public Health (3) Multi-Skilled Health Care Worker (1) or C.N.A. certificate Biomedical Core Lecture/Lab (4) Biomedical Core Lecture/Lab (continued) (4) or introductory level courses in the three basic sciences: Chem PS1010 Intro to Chemistry (3) Micro LS1113 Introductory Microbiology (3) Zool* 2200 Human Physiology (4) 'Zool LS1020 Human Biology (3) may be substituted for Human Physiology. General Education Refer to pages 36-41 for Associate of Applied Science requirements. The following general education courses will fulfill both general education and program requirements: Psych SS1010 or Psych SS2200, Engl EN1010, Comm HU1050 or Comm HU1020, and either HthSci 1110/1111 or introductory-level courses in some of the basic sciences (human biology, chemistry and microbiology). Consult with Academic Advising or Dr. Ezekiel R. Dumke College of Health Professions Admission Advisor regarding general education guidelines. Course Requirements for A.A.S. Degree Respiratory Therapy Courses Required (38 credit hours) ResThy 1520 Principles of Pharmacology (2) ResThy 1540 Survey of Respiratory Therapy (1) ResThy 1560 Multi-Skilled Health Care Worker (1) ResThy 2140 Basic Therapeutic Modalities Lab (3) ResThy 2160 Equipment Management Lab (3) ResThy 2210 Elem Cardiopulmonary Anat/Phys (3) ResThy 2230 Elem Cardiopulmonary Patho (2) ResThy 2250 Basic Patient Assessment (2) ResThy 2270 Appl of Cardiopulmonary Diag (4) ResThy 2300 Basic Modalities in Respiratory Care, I (3) ResThy 2310 Basic Modalities in Respiratory Care, II (3) ResThy 2320 Mechanical Ventilation (2) ResThy 2330 Comprehensive Review (1) ResThy 2700 Clinical Applications (4) ResThy 2710 Specialty Clinical Experiences (1) ResThy 2720 Clinical Applications (3) Suggested Course Sequence Please refer to this program in the on-line catalog (weber.edu/catalog) and/or contact the department for a suggested course sequence. Advanced Respiratory Therapist associate mnmummmmm»m » Program Prerequisite: Must be N.B.R.C. credentialed as a Certified Respiratory Therapist (C.R.T.). » Grade Requirements: A grade of "C" or better in each course is required by this program (a "C-" is not acceptable.) CR/NC courses in this program require a "C" or better to receive CR. A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 is required for graduation. » Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 61 credit hours is required for graduation ~ 25 of these must be upper division ResThy courses. Advisement All respiratory therapy students are required to meet with a faculty advisor before applying for program. Students are informed regarding program costs, structure, and academic and performance standards. Call 801-626-7071 for more information or to schedule an appointment. During June, July and August, students may contact a counselor in the Dr. Ezekiel R. Dumke College of Health Professions' Admission & Counseling Office (Marriott Allied Health Building, Room 108, Phone 801-626-6028) for program information and an application, if a faculty member of the Respiratory Therapy Program is not available. Admissions Requirements Declare your program of study (see page 18) and provide proof of N.B.R.C. credential as a Certified Respiratory Therapist (C.R.T.). Meet with a faculty advisor and then file a Program Application (at the Respiratory Therapy Office, MHS 309 on or before March 15). Program selection criteria include cumulative GPA and clinical performance. Selection into the advanced therapist program is prioritized as follows: 1) continuing WSU entry-level respiratory therapist graduates; 2) returning WSU entry-level respiratory therapist graduates; and 3) transferring entry-level respiratory therapist graduates. General Education Refer to pages 36-41 for Associate of Science requirements. Of the Quantitative Literacy courses [Math QL1030, QL1040, or QL1050]; Math QL1030 Contemporary Mathematics is the preferred course for this program. ■■MM PROFILE ENROLLMENT STUDENT AFFAIRS ACADEMIC INFO DEGREE REQ GEN ED Interdisciplinary FYE HNRS BIS LIBSCI INTRD MINORS Applied Science A CEET CS MFET/MET CMT CDGT ENGR AUTOSV/AUTOTC IDT SST TBE Set COMM ENGL FORLNG DANCE MUSIC THEATR ART ■nil'"-" MBA MPACC/ACCTNG BUSADM FIN LOM MGMT MKTG ECON/QUANT IS&T iducation MEDUC CHFAM ATHL/AT HEALTH/NUTRI PE/REC EDUC CLS DENSCI PARAMD HTHSCI HAS/HIM NURSNG RADTEC DMS NUCMED RADTHR RESTHY- SiHnce BOTANY CHEM GEOSCI MATH/MATHED MICRO PHSX ZOOL Social A Behavioral Sciences MCJ/CJ ECON GEOGR HIST POLSC PHILO PSYCH SOCLWK GERONT SOCLGY ANTHRO AEROSP MILSCI NAVSCI Continuing Ed Davis Campus W E B E R State U n i 2002-2003 CATALOG V E R S I T Y Weber State Univers 2002-2003 Catalog i T Y