518 Dr. Ezekiel R. Dumke College of Health Professions application/selection process, which requires prior completion of 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. A cumulative GPA of 2.5 is required to enter the program. • Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 60-67 credit hours is required for graduation; 38 of these are required REST courses and 18 are required general education courses. Advisement 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. 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 • Completed application to Associate 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 qfr'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 & Small Group Communication (3) • PSY 1010 SS - Introductory Psychology (3) or • PSY 2000 SS - Interpersonal 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 - Biomedical Core (4) and • HTHS 1111 - Biomedical Core (continued) (4) or introductory level courses in the three basic sciences: • CHEM 1010 PS - Introductory Chemistry (3) • MICR 1113 LS - Intro ducto ry M icr obio logy ( 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. EzekielR. Dumke Co lleg e of Hea Ith Profess io ns Adm iss io n A dv is o r reg a rding general education guidelines. Major Course Requirements for AAS Deg ree 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. Weber State University 2013-2014 Catalog