292 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. During June, July and August, 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, E-Mail healthprofessions@weber.edu) for program information and an application, if a faculty member of the Respiratory Therapy Program is not available. Admissions Requirements Dedare your program of study (see page 17). Complete AS degree requirements (or provide Certificate of Completion from an accredited, advanced respiratory therapist program). Meet with faculty advisor and establish an academic contrad. General Education Refer to pages 37-43 for Bachelor of Science requirements. Of the Quantitative Literacy courses [MATH QL1030, QL1040, or QL1050], MATH QL1030 Contemporary Mathematics is the preferred course for program completion. The following general education courses will fulfill both general education and program requirements: PSY SSI010 or PSY SS2200, ENGL ENIOIO, COMM HU1020 or COMMHU2110, and either HTHS 1110/1111 or intro- dudory-level courses in some of the basic sciences (human biology, chemistry and microbiology). Consult with department advisor or Dr. Ezekiel R. Dumke College of Health Professions Admission Advisor regarding general education Course Requirements for BS Degree Respiratory Therapy Courses Required Complete the requirements for the AS degree, which requires 61 credit hours, including 25 upper division REST credit hours. Students entering the BS program with a Certificate of Completion in lieu of the AS degree must satisfy the following courses [or equivalent]: REST 3210 Adv Cardiopulmonary Anat/Phys (2) REST 3220 Adv Cardiopulmonary Patho (2) REST 3230 Adv Cardiopulmonary Tech (2) REST 3260 Neonatal & Pediatric Resp Care (2) REST 3270 Adult Critical Care (2) REST 3280 Patient Care Cont/Qual Management (3) REST 3 760 Neonatal & Ped Resp Care/Clinical (4) REST 3 770 Adult Critical Care/Clinical (4) REST 3 780 Clinical Applications (2) REST SI3900 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. REST 4800 Independent Projects (1-6) REST 4830 Direded Readings (1-3) REST 4990 Seminar (2) Suggested Course Sequence Please refer to this program in the online catalog (weber.edu/catalog) and/or contact the department for a suggested course sequence. RESPIRATORY THERAPY MINOR/BIS CONCENTRATION » 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 REST courses, are required. Respiratory Therapy is an approved minor for the following bachelor's 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 BIS degree. Refer to the Interdisciplinary Studies section of this catalog for BIS degree requirements. Course Requirements for Minor/BIS Concentration Select 18 credit hours of upper division REST courses in consultation with an i ENTRY-LEVEL RESPIRATORY THERAPIST ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE (AAS) » 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 current CPR certification at the BLS-C levd (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, E-Mail healthprofessions@weber.edu) for program iriformation and an application. Admissions Requirements Dedare your program of study (see page 17). 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, MHS 108 on or before February 1). Program selection criteria includes cumulative GPA, prerequisite GPA, completion of application process, previous healthcare experience, and formal Seledion 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 point average of 2.5 • Complete FBI criminal background check or designated back ground check. Any student that is convicted of a felony will be dismissed from the program. • Admission to Weber State University • Completed application to Assodate of Applied Science Degree and payment of the $20 application fee Weber State University 2008 - 2009 Catalog