: ■ L: . 252 253 Elective Courses RadTec 3123 RadTec 3143 RadTec 3263 RadTec 3423 Sectional Anatomy (3) Imaging Pathophysiology (3) Diagnostic Services Pharmacology II (3) Federal Regulations (3) RADIATION THERAPY COURSES RadThr 4330. Radiation Therapy Physics (3) An overview of the profession of radiation therapy. Radiation therapy physics, dosimetry, isodose distribution for isotopes and electrically-produced beams. Mechanics of Linear accelerators and Cobalt. RadThr 4342. Introduction to Treatment Planning (3) Basic quantities and concepts in radiotherapeutic dosimetry. Current aspects of the anatomical and physical consideration involved in planning and delivery of the therapy prescription. RadThr 4410. Radiation Oncology I (3) Pathology of cancer; combined therapy and surgery; chemotherapy and radiation therapy; clinical application of treatment techniques; and case studies. RadThr 4412. Radiation Oncology II (3) Pathology of cancer; combined therapy and surgery; chemotherapy and radiation therapy; clinical application of treatment techniques; and case studies. RadThr 4414. Radiation Oncology III (3) Pathology of cancer; combined therapy and surgery; chemotherapy and radiation therapy; clinical application of treatment techniques; and case studies. RadThr 4425. Oncology Patient Care and Education (3) Supportive care of the cancer patient with emphasis on nutritional therapy, use of blood and blood products, management of cancer pain, infections and adverse effects of treatment. Meeting the physical and psychological needs of the curative and terminal patient will be addressed. Methods of educating the oncology patient will be addressed. RadThr 4444. Advanced Treatment Planning/Brachytherapy (3) Prescription interpretation, nuclide implants, brachytherapy and treatment techniques involving hyperthermia. Beam modification devices and theory of beam placement will be discussed. RadThr SI4446. Quality Assurance (3) Establishment of a quality assurance program for linear accelerators, simulators and therapeutic isotopes. RadThr 4861. Clinical Education I (3) Clinical education designed to facilitate transference of didactic instruction to practical clinical practice. RadThr 4862. Clinical Education II (3) Clinical education designed to facilitate transference of didactic instruction to practical clinical practice. RadThr 4863. Clinical Education III (3) Clinical education designed to facilitate transference of didactic instruction to practical clinical practice. RadThr 4913. Comprehensive Review (3) Review of all didactic and clinical courses and competencies. Guest lecturer and multiple mock registry examinations will be presented. RESPIRATORY THERAPY Program Director: Ms. Georgine Bills Clinical Coordinator: Valerie Aston Medical Director: Gary K. Goucher, MD Location: Marriott Allied Health Building, Rm 309 Telephone Contact: Sheila Potter 801-626-7071 Professor: Georgine Bills; Assistant Professor: Paul Eberle; Instructors: Valerie Aston, Mich Oki, Randy Parker Kespiratory 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 suppport, 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 in Health Professions. 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 » 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 courses. 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 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 (refer to 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 35-40 for Bachelor of Science requirements. Of the Quantitative Literacy courses [Math QL1030, QL1040, or QL1050], Math QL1040 Probability and Statistics 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 ENIOIO, Comm HU1050 or Comm HU1020, and either HthSci 1110/1111 or introductory-level courses in the some of the basic sciences (human biology, chemistry and microbiology). Consult with department advisor or 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 & Pediatric Resp Care (2) ResThy 3270 Adult Critical Care (2) ResThy 3280 Patient Care Cont/Qual Mgmt (3) ResThy 3760 Neonatal & Ped Resp Care/Clinical (4) ResThy 3770 Adult Critical Care/Clinical (4) ResThy 3780 Clinical Applications (2) ResThy 3900 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 The following suggested course sequence for the BS degree is provided to assist students in planning their schedules. Use this only as a guideline and be sure to consult with an advisor. Refer to A.A.S. degree for Freshman and Sophomore Years ResThy 3210 2 ResThy 3230 2 ResThy 3220 2 ResThy 3270 2 ResThy 3260 2 ResThy 3280 3 ResThy 3760 4 ResThy 3770 4 GenEd Elective 3 ResThy 3780 2 Engl EN2010 3 ResThy 3900 2 GenEd Elective 3 Total Hours 16 Total Hours 18 ' ■:■,.,.-..::,.■:■..',■,■, l ' k ResThy 4800/4830 2 ResThy 4800/4830 1 ResThy 4800/4830 2 Elective 3000+ 3 Elective 3000+ 2 Elective 3000+ 3 Elective 3000+ 2 B.S. Core 3 B.S. Core 3-6 B.S. Core 2 Total Hours 11-14 Total Hours 12 Respiratory Therapy 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 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. Meet with a respiratory therapy faculty advisor (initial interview) and then file a Program Application (at the 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 Survey of Respiratory Therapy (1) Math 0960 First Course in Algebra (3) (with a grade of "C" or better) or 19 or above on the A.C.T. 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