540 Dr. Ezekiel R. Dumke College of Health Professions Admissions Requirements Declare your program of study (see Enrollment Services and Information). Meet with a Dumke College of Health Professions advisor and then file a Program Application (at the Dr. Ezekiel R. Dumke College of Health Professions Admissions Office, MH 108 on or before February 1). Program selection criteria includes cumulative GPA, prerequisite GPA, completion of application process, previous healthcare experience, and formal Selection Committee interview. Complete all prerequisite courses with" C" (2.0) or better. Admission requirements include the following: • Graduation from high school or equivalent program • Cumulative grade po int average o f 2.5 • Complete FBI criminal background check or designated background check. Any student that is convicted of a felony will be dismissed from the program. • Admission to Weber State University • Co mpleted application to Asso ciate of Applied Science Degree and payment of the $25 application fee Prerequisite Courses • REST 1540 - Survey of Respiratory Therapy (l) • MATH 1010 - Intermediate Algebra (4) (with a grade of'C" or better) or 23 or above on the ACT • ENGL 1010 EN - Introductory College Writing (3) • COMM 1020 HU - Principles of Public Speaking (3) or • COMM 2110 HU - Interpersonal and Small Group Communication (3) • PSY 1010 SS - Introductory Psychology (3) or • PSY 2000 SS - The Psychology of Human Relationships (3) • HTHS 2230 - Introductory Pathophysiology (3) • REST 1560 - Multi-Skilled Health Care Worker (l) or CNA, military medic, or EMT course either • HTHS 1110 LS - Integrated Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4) and • HTHS 1111 - Integrated Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4) or introductory level courses in the three basic sciences: • CHEM 1010 PS - Introductory Chemistry (3) • MICR 1113 LS - Introductory Microbiology (3) • ZOOL 2200 - Human Physiology (4) General Education Refer to Degree and General Education Requirements for Associate of Applied Science requirements. The following general education courses will fulfill both general education and program requirements: PSY 1010 or PSY SS2200, ENGL 1010, COMM 1020 or COMM 2110, and either HTHS 1110/ HTHS 1111 or introductory-level courses in some of the basic sciences (human biology, chemistry and microbiology). One additional course in a physical or life science is required for students taking the HTHS option. Consult with Academic Advising or Dr. Ezekiel R. Dumke College of Health Professions Admission Advisor regarding general education guidelines. Major Course Requirements for AAS Degree Respiratory Therapy Courses Required (38 credit hours) REST 1540 - Survey of Respiratory Therapy Credits: (l) REST 1560 - Multi-Skilled Health Care Worker Credits: (l) REST 2140 - Introduction to Basic Therapeutic Modalities Lab Credits: (3) REST 2160 - Equipment Management Lab Credits: (3) REST 2210 - Elementary Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology Credits: (3) REST 2230 - Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology Credits: (2) REST 2250 - Basic Patient Assessment Credits: (2) REST 2270 - Application of Cardiopulmonary Diagnostics Credits: (4) REST 2300 - Basic Modalities in Respiratory Care I Credits: (3) REST 2310 - Basic Modalities in Respiratory Care II Credits: (3) REST 2320 - Essentials of Mechanical Ventilation Credits: (2) REST 2330 - Entry Level Respiratory Therapy Review Credits: (l) REST 2520 - Principles of Pharmacology Credits: (2) REST 2700 - Clinical Applications Credits: (4) REST 2710 - Specialty Clinical Experiences Credits: (l) REST 2720 - Clinical Applications Credits: (3) Respiratory Therapy (BS) • Program Prerequisite: Completion of Respiratory Therapy, Pre-Professional (AAS) degree or Certificate of Completion from an accredited, respiratory therapy program (RRT. eligible) or complete CRT SAE with cut score of 95/140 following pre-professional year. • Grade Requ i re m ents: A grade o f" C" o r bette r 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 are required for graduation (includes AAS degree requirements); 67 of these are REST credits. Atotal of 40 upper division credit hours are required (courses numbered 3000 and above); 29 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. Weber State University 2015-2016 Catalog