323 Program selection criteria indudes 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 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 $25 application fee Prerequisite Courses REST 1540 Survey of Respiratory Therapy (1) MATH 1010 Intermediate Algebra (4) (with a grade of "C" or better) or 23 or above on the ACT ENGL EN1010 Introductory College Writing (3) COMM HU1020 Prindples of Public Speaking (3) or COMMHU2110 Interpersonal Sc Small Group Communication (3) PSY SSI010 Introductory Psychology (3) or PSY SS2000 Interpersonal Relationships (3) HTHS 2230 Introductory Pathophysiology (3) REST 1560 Multi-Skilled Health Care Worker (1) or CNA, or EMT certificate either HTHS LSI 110 Biomedical Core (4) Sc HTHS 1111 Biomedical Core (continued) (4) or introductory level courses in the three basic sciences: CHEMPS1010 MCR LSI 113 ZOOL 2200 Introductory Chemistry (3) Introductory Microbiology (3) Human Physiology (4) 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 SS1010 or PSY SS2200, ENGL EN1010, COMM HU1020 or COMM HU2110, and either HTHS LS 111 0/1111 <w introductory-level courses in some of the basic sciences (human biology, chemistry and microbiology). One additional course in a physical or life sdence is required for students taking the HTHS option. Consult with Academic Advising or Dr. Ezekiel R. Dumke College of Health Professions Admission Advisor regarding general education Major 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) or contact the department for a course sequence. Respiratory Therapist bachelors degree (bs) » Program Prerequisite: Completion of Pre-Professional Respiratory Therapist AAS degree or Certificate of Completion from an accredited, respiratory therapist program (R.RT. eligible) or complete CRT SAE with cut score of 95/140 following pre-professional year. » 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 GPA of 2.75 is required to enter the program. » Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 120 credits is required for graduation (includes AAS degree requirements); 67 of these are REST credits. A total of 40 upper division credit hours is required (courses numbered 3000 and above); 29 of these are required REST credits. Departmental standards are applied to independent projects and directed readings. Advisement All respiratory therapist 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 Sc Advisement Office (Marriott Allied Health Building, room 108, phone 801-626-6136, email healthprofessions@weber.edu) for program information and an application, if a faculty member of the Respiratory Therapy Department is not available. Admissions Requirements Dedare your program of study (see page 18). Complete Pre- Professional Respiratory Therapist AAS degree requirements (or provide Certificate of Completion from an accredited, respiratory therapist program). Meet with faculty advisor and establish an academic contra d. General Education Refer to pages 38-43 for Bachdor 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 SS1010 or PSY SS2200, ENGL EN1010, COMM HU1020 or COMM HU2110, and either HTHS LSI 110/1111 or introdudory-levd courses in some of the basic sdences (human biology, chemistry and microbiology). Consult with department advisor or Dr. Ezekiel R. Dumke College of Health Professions Admission Advisor regarding general education General PROFILE ENROLLMENT STUDENT AFFAIRS ACADEMIC INFO DEGREE REQ GENED Engaged Learning 8 Interdisciplinary OUR/CBL HNRS/BIS ESL LIBS INTRD MINORS Applied Science 8 Technology AUSV/ATTC CMT CEET/EE CS MFET/ETM MET DGET ENGR IDT SST TBE Arts 8 Humanities MPC/MENG COMM ENGL FL DANC MUSC THEA ART/ARTH Business 8 Econ MBA MACC/MTAX ACTG BS AD/FIN MGMT MKTG SCM ECON/QUAN 1ST Education MSAT/MED CHF AT/HLTH NUTR/PEP/REC HPHP COURSES ATHL/PE EDUC Health Professions MHA/MSN MSRS DENT PAR HTHS HAS/HIM MLS NRSG RADT DMS/NUCM RATH REST Science BTNY CHEM GEO MATH/MTHE MICR PHYS/ASTR ZOOL Social S Behavioral Sciences MCJ/CJ ECON GEOG HIST POLS/PHIL PSY SW/GERT SOC/ANTH AERO MILS NAVS Continuing Ed Davis Campus Weber State University 2011-2012 Catalog