300 DEPARTMENT Respiratory Therapy Department Chair: Dr. Paul Eberle, PhD, RRT Medical Director: Christopher Anderson, M.D. Location: Marriott Allied Health Building, Rm 309 Telephone Contact: Marylyn Likwartz 801-626-7071 Associate Professor Paul Eberle; Instructors: Janelle Gardiner, Mich Oki, Lisa Trujillo Respiratory care professionals are actively involved, as members of the health care team, in the diagnosis, treatment, management, education, and long-term care of patients with cardiopulmonary problems. These patients may be in the newborn nursery, surgical/medical/rehabilitation units, outpatient clinics, Emergency Room, or cardiac/shock-trauma/ burn/neurologic intensive care units. Respiratory Care Practitioners [RCPs] are employed in both acute and long-term care hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and home health agencies. Licensed RCPs perform therapeutic and diagnostic procedures under the direction of a physician. Respiratory care practitioners are competent in basic patient care and assessment, medical gas administration, aerosol and humidity therapy, medication administration, hyperinflation techniques, bronchopulmonary drainage and percussion, mechanical ventilation, airway management, advanced cardiac life support, pulmonary function studies, 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 CRT. plus two academic years and leads to an Associate of Science degree. Licensure Applicants who have been convicted of a felony, treated for serious mental illness or substance abuse should discuss their eligibility status with the Utah Department of Professional Licensing. Acceptance to the respiratory therapy program does not assure eligibility for a RCP license. The Utah Department of Professional Licensing makes final decisions on issuance of professional licensure. Any student that is convicted of a felony will be dismissed from the program. RESPIRATORY THERAPY BACHELOR'S DEGREE (BS) » Program Prerequisite: Completion of AS degree in respiratory therapy or Certificate of Completion from an accredited, advanced respiratory therapist program (RR.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 GPA of 2.75 is required to enter the program. » Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 120 credits is required for graduation (includes AS degree requirements) - 67 of these are REST credits. A total of 40 upper division credit hours is required (courses numbered 3000 and above) - 30 of these are required REST 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's 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 an advisor in the Dr. Ezekiel R. Dumke College of Health Professions' Admissions & Advisement Office (Marriott Allied Health Building, Room 108, Phone 801-626-6136, Email healthprofessions@weber.edu) 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 AS 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 37-43 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: PSY SSI010 or PSY SS2200, ENGL EN1010, COMM HU1020 or COMMHU2110, and either HTHS 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 Course Requirements for BS Degree Respiratory Therapy Courses Required Complete the requirements for the AS degree, which requires 61 credit hours, including 25 upper division REST credit hours. Students entering the BS program with a Certificate of Completion in lieu of the AS degree must satisfy the following courses [or equivalent]: REST 3210 Adv Cardiopulmonary Anat/Phys (2) REST 3220 Adv Cardiopulmonary Patho (2) REST 3230 Adv Cardiopulmonary Tech (2) REST 3260 Neonatal Sc Pediatric Resp Care (2) REST 3270 Adult Critical Care (2) REST 3280 Patient Care Cont/Qual Management (3) REST 3 760 Neonatal Sc Ped Resp Care/Clinical (4) REST 3 770 Adult Critical Care/Clinical (4) REST 3 780 Clinical Applications (2) REST 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. REST 4800 Independent Projects (1-6) REST 4830 Directed Readings (1-3) REST 4990 Seminar (2) Suggested Course Sequence Please refer to this program in the online catalog (weber.edu/catalog) and/or contact the department for a suggested course sequence. Weber State University 2009 - 2010 Catalog