293 Prerequisite Courses REST 1540 MATH ENGL ENIOIO COMMHU2110 orCOMMHU1020 PSYSSI010 or PSY SS2000 HTHS 2230 or MCR LSI 153 REST 1560 Survey of Respiratory Therapy (1) First Course in Algebra (3) (with a grade of "C" or better) or 19 or above on the A.C.T. Introductory College Writing (3) Interpersonal & Small Group Communication (3) Prindples of Public Speaking (3) Introductory Psychology (3) Interpersonal Relationships (3) Introductory Pathophysiology (3) Elementary Public Health (3) Multi-Skilled Health Care Worker (1) or C.N.A. certificate either HTHS LSI 110 Biomedical Core Ledure/Lab (4) & HTHS 1111 Biomedical Core Lecture/Lab (continued) (4) or introductory level courses in the three basic sciences: CHEM PS1010 Introductory Chemistry (3) MCRLS1113 Introductory Microbiology (3) ZOOL* 2200 Human Physiology (4) *ZOOL LSI 020 Human Biology (3) may be substituted for Human Physiology. General Education Refer to pages 38-43 for Associate of Applied Sdence requirements. The following general education courses will fulfill both general education and program requirements: PSY SSI010 or PSY SS2200, ENGL ENIOIO, COMM HU1020 or COMM HU2110, and either HTHS 1110/1111 or introductory-level courses in some of the basic sciences (human biology, chemistry and microbiology). Consult with Academic Advising or Dr. Ezekiel R. Dumke College of Health Professions Admission Advisor regarding general education Course Requirements for AAS Degree Respiratory Therapy Courses Required (38 credit hours) REST 1540 Survey of Respiratory Therapy (1) REST 1560 Multi-Skilled Health Care Worker (1) REST 2140 Basic Therapeutic Modalities Lab (3) REST 2160 Equipment Management La b (3) REST 2210 Elem Cardiopulmonary Anat/Phys (3) REST 2230 Elem Cardiopulmonary Patho (2) REST 2250 Basic Patient Assessment (2) REST 2270 Appl of Cardiopulmonary Diagnostics (4) REST 2300 Basic Modalities in Respiratory Care, I (3) REST 2310 Basic Modalities in Respiratory Care, II (3) REST 2320 Mechanical Ventilation (2) REST 2330 Comprehensive Review (1) REST 2520 Prindples of Pharmacology (2) REST 2700 Clinical Applications (4) REST 2710 Specialty Clinical Experiences (1) REST 2720 Clinical Applications (3) 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. ADVANCED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE (AS) 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 GPA of 2.75 is required to enter the program. Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 63 credit hours is required for graduation - 25 of these must be upper division REST 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 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) and provide proof of N.B.R.C credential as a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT.). 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 dinical performance. Sdedion 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. Admission requirements include the following: • NBRC credential as a Certified Respiratory Therapist • Cumulative grade point average of 2.75 • Complete FBI criminal background check or designated back ground check. Any student that is convicted of a felony will be dismissed from the program. • Completion of quantitative literacy and ENGL ENIOIO and EN2010. • Admission to Weber State University • Completed Advanced Level program application General Education Refer to pages 38-43 for Associate of Sdence requirements. Of the Quantitative Literacy courses [MATH QL1030, QL1040, or QL1050]; MATH QL1030 Contemporary Mathematics is the preferred course for this program. Consult with a program advisor or Dr. Ezekiel R. Dumke College of Health Professions Admission Advisor regarding general education Course Requirements for AS Degree Respiratory Therapy Courses Required (25 credit hours) REST 3210 Advanced Cardiopulmonary Anatomy & Physiology (2) REST 3220 Advanced Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology (2) REST 3230 Advanced Cardiopulmonary Tech (2) REST 3260 Neonatal & Pediatric Respiratory Care (2) General PROFILE ENROLLMENT STUDENT AFFAIRS ACADEMIC INFO DEGREE REQ GENED Interdisciplinary FYE HNRS BIS LIBS INTRD MINORS Applied Science 8 Technology AUSV/ATTC CEET CS MFET/ETM MET CMT DGET ENGR IDT SST TBE Arts 8 Humanities MENG COMM ENGL FL DANC MUSC THEA ART/ARTH Business SEcon MBA MACC/ACTG BSAD FIN MGMT MKTG SCM ECON/QUAN 1ST Education MSAT MED CHF ATHL/AT HLTH/NUTR PE/PEP/REC EDUC Heaifh Professions MHA MSN CLS DENT PAR HTHS HAS/HIM NRSG RADT DMS/NUCM RATH REST Science BTNY CHEM GEO MATH/MTHE MICR PHYS ZOOL SocialS Behavioral Sciences MCJ/CJ ECON GEOG HIST POLS/PHIL PSY SW/GERT SOC/ANTH AERO MILS NAVS Continuing Ed Davis Campus Weber State University 2008 - 2009 Catalog