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Show Allied Health Science Respiratory Therapy II. Specific Requirements: A. Biomedical core or acceptable equivalent* requirements (15 credit hours): Health Occupations 111 (5), 112 (5), 113 (5). B. Respiratory Therapy courses required (62 credit hours): Respiratory Therapy 195 (2), 199 (5), 200 (4), 202 (5), 203 (3), 204 (5) 206 (4), 208 (6), 210 (3), 270 (2), 271 (7), 272 (7), 273 (7), 299 (2). C. Respiratory Therapy courses to elect from (five credit hours): Respiratory Therapy 207 (5), 274 (1-5), 283 (1-3), 292 (1-6). D. Support courses required (12 credit hours): Mathematics 101 (5) Health Occupations 120 (3); Psychology 101 (5) or 154 (3); Physical Education (any one course). *Acceptable equivalent: Zoology 421 (5), 422 (5) and Physics 101 (5): or Zoology 201 (5) 202 (3) and Physics 101 (5); and Microbiology 111 (5), Chemistry 101 (5). RESPIRATORY THERAPY COURSES 195. Clinical Applications (2) Taught concurrently with R.T. 199, the student will receive experience in the clinical situation, orientation to hospitals, contact with the i 11 patient, medical records and interpretation, rotation through specific areas associated with respiratory therapy, and a beginning introduction to respiratory therapy procedures and problems. S 199. Introduction to Respiratory Therapy (5) An introduction to the history, methods, techniques, and equipment used in the maintenance of the patient with pulmonary problems through the use of respiratory therapy procedures. Two 4-hour labs a week. S 200. Administration of Oxygen and Other Gases (4) A survey of the physiological conditions for which the administration of oxygen and other gases is useful; including appropriate equipment and techniques. One 4-hour lab a week. Su 202. Humidification and Aerosolization (5) The study of humidity and the use of therapeutic aerosols in the aid and supportive treatment of the pulmonary patient; including appropriate equipment and techniques. One 4-hour lab a week. Su 203. Respiratory Physiology (3) An intensive study of the cardio-respiratory system specifically for the Respiratory Therapist. Deals with the structure and function, ventilation, diffusion, blood flow, mechanics of respiration, control, and gas transport in the normal human being. Prerequisites: Biomedical Core and Respiratory Therapy 199. S 204. Respiration (5) The essentials of ventilation as it applies to the assistance and/or control of respiratory function during states of impaired breathing. One 4-hour lab a week. A 206. Mechanical Ventilation (4) A description of, and learning experiences with, modern day respirators and breathing devices. Taught concurrently with Respiratory Therapy 204. One 4-hour lab a week. A 207. Pulmonary Self Care Techniques (5) An introduction to self care techniques of the chronic pulmonary disease patient. Includes bronchial hygiene, general health tips, path-ophyisology, patient assignments with actual patients and make follow up visits with county public health department. Enrollment limited and by permission only. W S 208. Elementary Cardiopulmonary Technology (6) Pulmonary function studies and blood gas analysis. Two 4-hour labs a week. W 210. Equipment and Maintenance (3) A survey of the equipment and apparatus used by the respiratory therapist in a modern hospital; including decontamination procedures, inventory systems and trouble shooting. One 4-hour lab a week. Su 270. Clinical Applications (2) Offered concurrently with Respiratory Therapy 200, 202, and 210. Offers experience in the clinical setting, in the therapeutic areas or positive pressure, oxygen administration, and humidity-aerosol administration. One 8-hour clinical rotation per week. Su 271. Clinical Applications (7) To be taken concurrently with Respiratory Therapy 204 and 206. One 4-hour clinical and two 8-hour clinical rotations a week. A 272. Clinical Applications (7) To be taken concurrently with Respiratory Therapy 208. One 4-hour clinical rotation and two 8-hour clinical rotations a week. W 273. Clinical Applications (7) To be taken concurently with Respiratory Therapy 299. One 4-hour clinical rotation and four 8-hour clinical rotations a week. S 274* Honors Internship (1-5) Respiratory Therapy students involved in final hospital training. Consent of department required. A W S Su 277. Pulmonary Pathophysiology Traumatic and Surgical (3) A synopsis of the acute and chronic respiratory pathophysiology and conditions. Clinical treatment, etiology modalities, prognosis of each condition constitutes the major portion of this course. Actual case studies will be used when appropriate. Course is taught by a physician. One three hour lecture each week. S 278. Pulmonary Pathophysiology Medical (3) A synopsis and review of surgical and traumatic injury conditions which affect the lung and its treatment, management and function. Course is taught by a physician. Three hours of lecture each week. W 283. Directed Readings (1-3) Directed readings, projects and research. Limited to respiratory therapy majors. A maximum of 9 hours may be accumulated with this course. A W S Su 68 Allied Health Sciences Dental Hygiene 292. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-6) In order to provide flexibility and to meet many different needs, a number of specific offerings are possible using this catalog number. When the number is used it will bo accompanied by a brief and specific descriptive title. The specific title with the credit authorized for the particular offering will appear on the student transcript. A WSSu 299. Seminar (2) Current concepts in Respiratory Therapy and review of interesting clinical studies. S DENTAL HYGIENE Kathleen M. Lukken, Program Director Description: Dental hygiene is a comparatively new profession and plays an important role in the field of health services. The dental hygienist is a health educator concerned with the prevention of dental disease. Dental hygienists perform their services under the supervision of licensed dentists and are the only members of the dental auxiliary team who are licensed to perform a service directly on the patient. As a member of the dental health team in a dental office, dental hygienists remove deposits and stains from the teeth, expose and develop x-rays, apply topical fluoride, take impressions of teeth for study models and instruct patients in correct brushing and flossing procedures, dietary analysis and nutritional counseling. Dental hygienists in public health conduct educational programs for school children and community agencies; develop media for use and distribution; consult with other health agencies; and provide treatment in health department clinics. Employment in dental hygiene education involves instructing students in the theory and clinical skills essential for dental hygiene practice. Education: The dental hygiene curriculum is three years in length. The first year may be completed at any accredited college or university and consists of pre-dental hygiene courses. These courses include: Chemistry, Anatomy or Physiology, Microbiology, Physics, English, Speech, Psychology, Sociology and First Aid. Students enrolled in Weber State College may complete the basic science requirements by enrolling in the Biomedical core courses. This year of pre-dental hygiene courses is followed by two years of specialized study in dental hygiene. Student clinical experiences are scheduled in the Dental Hygiene Clinic at Weber State College and at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Salt Lake City. Students who successfully complete the three-year curriculum are awarded an Associate of Science Degree from Weber State College. To become a licensed dental hygienist, each student must successfully pass a written National Board Exam and a practical state exam. Application Procedure: To be eligible for acceptance into the Dental Hygiene Program, a student must: (1) Make application to Weber State College. (2) Complete a year of pre-dental hygiene courses. (3) Submit ACT Scores. (4) Take the Crawford Small Parts Dexterity Test given at the Testing Center on the Weber State College Campus. (5) Complete a dental hygiene application form, physical and dental examination fcrms, and two personal reference forms. The application deadline for the fall quarter enrollment is February 28th of each year. Employment Outlook: Graduates of two or three-year programs are generally limited to private dental office practice. Hygienists with Bachelor's degrees may work in private practice, most public health positions, and some dental hygiene teaching positions. Education at the Master's level prepares the hygienist for advanced positions in teaching, administration, and public health. Employment opportunities in any of these areas are good. Related Careers: Related careers include employment in hospitals, schools, local and state health departments, and dental hygiene educational programs. Program: Dental HygieneAssociate of Science Degree I. General Requirements: A. Specific course requirements of the college (see index). The state requirement in American History, Government, and Economics does not need to be completed. 69 |
