254 255 Psych SS1010 Introductory Psychology (3) or Psych SS2000 Interpersonal Relationships (3) HthSci 2230 Resthy 1560 either HthSci LSI 110 & HthSci 1111 Introductory Pathophysiology (3) Multi-Skilled Health Care Worker (1) or C.N.A. certificate Biomedical Core Lecture/Lab (4) Biomedical Core Lecture/Lab (continued) (4) or introductory level courses in the four basic sciences: Chem PS1010 Intro to Chemistry (3) Micro LS 1113 Introductory Microbiology (3) Zool 2100 Human Anatomy (4) & Zool* 2200 Human Physiology (4) *Zool LS1010 Animal Biology (3) may be substituted for Human Physiology. General Education Refer to pages 36-40 for Associate of Applied Science requirements. 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 Academic Advising or College of Health Professions Admission Advisor regarding general education guidelines. Course Requirements for A.A.S. Degree Respiratory Therapy Courses Required (38 credit hours) ResThy 1520 Principles of Pharmacology (2 ) ResThy 1540 Survey of Respiratory Therapy (1) ResThy 1560 Multi-Skilled Health Care Worker (1) ResThy 2140 Basic Therapeutic Modalities Lab (3) ResThy 2160 Equipment Management Lab (3) ResThy 2210 Elem Cardiopulmonary Anat/Phys (3) ResThy 2230 Elem Cardiopulmonary Patho (2) ResThy 2250 Basic Patient Assessment (2) ResThy 2270 Appl of Cardiopulmonary Diag (4) ResThy 2300 Basic Modalities in Respiratory Care, I (3) ResThy 2310 Basic Modalities in Respiratory Care, II (3) ResThy 2320 Mechanical Ventilation (2) ResThy 2330 Comprehensive Review (1) ResThy 2700 Clinical Applications (4) ResThy 2710 Specialty Clinical Experiences (1) ResThy 2720 Clinical Applications (3) Suggested Course Sequence The following course sequence for the A.A.S. degree is provided to assist students in planning their schedules. Program courses are taught in a specific sequence and students are required to attend in this sequence. Option I HthsciLSlllO 4 Hthsci 1111 4 Comm HU1050 3 ResThy 1560 1 Engl ENIOIO 3 Hthsci 2230 3 Math 3 Psych SS1010 or SS2200 3 ResThy 1540 1 Gen Ed 3-6 GenEd 3-6 Total Hours 17-20 Total Hours 14-17 Option II FRrsJMffi •'\|1 mmmmmmmmJ^^MM^ SPRING Zool2100 4 Zool 2200 4 Micro LS1113 3 Chem PS1010 3 ResThy 1540 1 Comm HU1050 3 Engl ENIOIO 3 Hthsci 2230 3 Psych SS1010 (or 2200) 3 ResThy 1560 Math 1 Total Hours 14 Total Hours 14-17 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ' ' ■ : ResThy 1520 2 ResThy 2160 3 ResThy 2140 3 ResThy 2250 2 ResThy 2210 3 ResThy 2270 4 ResThy 2230 2 ResThy 2320 2 ResThy 2300 3 ResThy 2330 1 ResThy 2310 3 ResThy 2710 1 ResThy 2700 4 ResThy 2720 3 Total Hours 20 Total Hours 16 VCED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST » Program Prerequisite: Must be N.B.R.C. credentialed as a Certified Respiratory Therapist (C.R.T.). » 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 minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 is required for graduation. » Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 61 credit hours is required for graduation - 25 of these must be upper division ResThy courses. Advisement All respiratory therapy students are required to meet with a faculty advisor before applying for 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 (refer to page 18) and provide proof of N.B.R.C. credential as a Certified Respiratory Therapist (C.R.T.). Meet with a faculty advisor and then file a Program Application (at the Respiratory Therapy Office, MHS 309 on or before March 15). Program selection criteria include cumulative GPA and clinical performance. Selection into the advanced therapist program is prioritized as follows: 1) continuing WSU entry-level respiratory therapist graduates; 2) returning WSU entry- level respiratory therapist graduates; and 3) transferring entry-level respiratory therapist graduates. General Education Refer to pages 36-40 for Associate of Science requirements. Of the Quantitative Literacy courses [Math QL1030, QL1040, or QL1050]; Math QL1040 Probability and Statistics is the preferred course for this program. Consult with a program advisor or College of Health Professions Admission Advisor regarding general education guidelines. Course Requirements for A.S. Degree Respiratory Therapy Courses Required (25 credit hours) ResThy 3210 ResThy 3220 ResThy 3230 ResThy 3260 ResThy 3270 ResThy 3280 ResThy 3760 ResThy 3770 ResThy 3780 ResThy 3900 Advanced Cardiopulmonary Anatomy & Physiology (2) Advanced Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology (2) Advanced Cardiopulmonary Tech (2) Neonatal & Pediatric Respiratory Care (2) Adult Critical Care (2) Patient Care Continuum/ Quality Management (3) Neonatal & Pediatric Respiratory Care/Clinical (4) Adult Critical Care/Clinical (4) Clinical Applications (2) Clinical Simulation Seminar (2) Suggested Course Sequence The following course sequence for the A.S. degree is provided to assist students in planning their schedules. Courses are taught in a specific sequence and students are required to attend in this sequence. Students are assigned to sections in advanced level clinical application courses [courses numbered 3000 and above] and may not follow this sequence. Each advanced-level clinical application course is offered each term. Refer to A.A.S. degree for Freshman Year Sophomore Sp ti\i, 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 3-6 ResThy 3780 2 Engl EN2010 3 ResThy 3900 2 GenEd Elective 3 Total Hours 16-19 Total Hours 17 RESPIRATORY THERAPY COURSES ■■■■■■■ mm mmmamm wtmwm. -: ^smmmsmwmw^m immmmmMi% mm^mt^m. ResThy 1520. Principles of Pharmacology (2) F Introduction to pharmacology, including general principles, autonomic and central nervous system agents, and cardiovascular agents. Also includes drugs used in managing renal, GI tract, endocrine, and infectious or neoplastic disease disorders. ResThy 1540. Survey of Respiratory Therapy (1) F, S This course is designed to introduce allied health and other students to the profession of respiratory therapy. It includes field trips, group discussions, lecture/demonstrations and limited lab activities. Open to all students. ResThy 1560. Multi-Skilled Health Care Worker (1) This course prepares students from different health care disciplines to understand the hospital environment, patient needs, and perform basic skills of patient care. Topics include the patient's right to privacy, confidentiality, ethical, legal, and cultural issues, documentation, team building, age related concerns, medical terminology, and death and dying. Patient skills include vital signs, oxygen administration, specimen collection, personal care and cleanliness, environmental cleanliness, nutrition and diet, elimination, positioning and ambulating, patient safety and comfort, and OSHA guidelines for healthcare worker safety. ResThy 2140. Introduction to Basic Therapeutic Modalities Lab (3) F Introductory Laboratory course emphasizing basic patient interaction and assessment skills. Includes infection control, the administration of medical gases, humidity and aerosol, pharmacologic agents, hyperinflation therapy, airway clearance techniques and methods of care, and artificial ventilation. ResThy 2160. Equipment Management Lab (3) 5 Laboratory course emphasizing patient assessment skills relating to ventilation techniques and equipment. Includes equipment used by the respiratory care practitioner in initiating, troubleshooting, monitoring, and weaning from mechanical ventilation. ResThy 2210. Elementary Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology (3) F Cardiopulmonary anatomy and physiology specifically for the entry-level respiratory care practitioner. Includes physics of respiration, oxygen and carbon dioxide transport, and control of ventilation. ResThy 2230. Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology (2) F A synopsis of medical and surgical cardiopulmonary disorders for the entry-level practitioner. Etiology, symptomatology, pathology, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of these disorders are presented. ResThy 2250. Basic Patient Assessment (2) S A basic orientation to patient assessment techniques used to obtain a patient medical history and physical examination. Discussion of pulmonary disease integrates assessment information with laboratory and radiographic data. ResThy 2270. Application of Cardiopulmonary Diagnostics (4) 5 Introduction to theory and clinical application of basic cardiopulmonary diagnostic studies, including simple spirometry, arterial and mixed venous blood gases, and electrocardiograms. Course emphasizes critical thinking skills in the application of diagnostic findings and utilizes case studies, class discussions, and extensive study guides. ResThy 2300. Basic Modalities in Respiratory Care I (3) F Theory and clinical application of basic therapies. Course includes indications, complications, hazards, equipment needed, side effects, and assessment for medical gases, humidity, aerosols, airway clearance, hyperinflation therapy, and pharmacologic agents. Course emphasizes patient assessment and critical thinking skills. Concurrent enrollment in Resthy 2140. ResThy 2310. Basic Modalities in Respiratory Care II (3) F Theory and clinical applications of airway management and artificial ventilation, including IPPB and introduction to modes of mechanical ventilation. Also includes the theory of invasive and non invasive monitoring technology, and equipment decontamination. ResThy 2320. Essentials of Mechanical Ventilation (2) S Course provides a basic understanding of essentials for mechanical ventilation. Includes determining the need for ventilatory support, the associated physiology and how ventilatory support is initiated, maintained, monitored, and discontinued. ResThy 2330. Entry Level Respiratory Therapy Review (1) S Course is a comprehensive review intended to prepare the student for the entry-level certification/licensure examination. The material covered is based on the examination matrix provided by the National Board for Respiratory Care (N.B.R.C). General PROFILE ENROLLMENT STUDENT AFFAIRS ACADEMIC INFO DEGREE REQ GENED Interdisciplinary FYE HNRS BIS LIBSCI INTRD MINORS Applied Science & logy CEET CS MFET/MET CMT DG PRENGR AUTOSV/AUTOTC IDT SST TBE Arts & Humanities COMM ENGL FORLNG DANCE MUSIC THEATR ART Business & Econ MBA MPACC/ACCTNG BUSADM FIN LOM MGMT MKTG ECON/QUANT IS&T MEDUC CHFAM ATHL/AT HEALTH/NUTRI PE/REC EDUC Health Professions CLS DENSCI PARAMD HTHSCI HAS/HIM NURSNG RADTEC DMS NUCMED RADTHR RESTHY--*" BOTANY CHEM GEOSCI MATH/MATHED MICRO PHSX ZOOL Social & Behavioral Q ECON GEOGR HIST POLSC PHILO PSYCH SOCLWK GERONT SOCLGY ANTHRO AEROSP MILSCI NAVSCI Continuing Ed mpus Weber State University Weber State University