Dr. Ezekiel R. Dumke College of Health Professions 537 Department of Respiratory Therapy Department Chair: Paul Eberle, PhD, RRT Medical Director: Christopher Anderson, M.D. Location: Marriott Allied Health Building, Rm 309 Telephone Contact: Alisa Kimball, 801-626-7071 Professor: Paul Eberle; Assistant Professors: Janelle Gardiner, Mich Oki, Lisa Trujillo Respiratory care professionals are actively involved, as members of the health care team, in the diagnosis, treatment, management, education, and long-term care of patients with cardiopulmonary problems. These patients may be in the newborn nursery, surgical/medical/rehabilitation units, outpatient clinics, Emergency Room, or cardiac/shock- trauma/burn/neurologic intensive care units. Respiratory Care Practitioners [RCPs] are employed in both acute and long-term care hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and home health agencies. Licensed RCPs perform therapeutic and diagnostic procedures under the direction of a physician. Respiratory care practitioners are competent in basic patient care and assessment, medical gas administration, aerosol and humidity therapy, medication administration, hyperinflation techniques, bronchopulmonary drainage and percussion, mechanical ventilation, airway management, advanced cardiac life support, pulmonary function studies, and blood gas sampling and analysis. Patient education, smoking cessation/nicotine intervention, and health promotion are also included in the RCP scope of practice. The respiratory therapy program follows a career-ladder approach from the pre-professional level through a Bachelor of Science degree. The pre-professional level requires two academic years, leads to an Associate of Applied Science degree, and qualifies the student for the Respiratory Therapy Bachelor of Science program providing eligibility to national credentialing and licensure to practice respiratory care (RCP). Acceptance to the pre-professional level requires program completion through the Bachelor of Science degree level. Licensure Applicants who have been convicted of a felony, treated for serious mental illness or substance abuse should discuss their eligibility status with the Utah Department of Professional Licensing. Acceptance to the respiratory therapy program does not assure eligibility for a RCP license. The Utah Department of Professional Licensing makes final decisions on issuance of professional licensure. Any student that is convicted of a felony will be dismissed from the program. Accreditation The Respiratory Therapy Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC), 1248 Harwood Road, Bedford, Texas 76021-4244. Respiratory Therapy, Pre- Professional (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 level (also see Admissions Requirements below). • Grade Requ i re m ents: A grade o f" C" o r bette r 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, email healthprofessions@weber.edu) for program information and an application. Admissions Requirements Declare your program of study (see Enrollment Services and Information). 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, MH 108 on or before February 1). Program selection criteria includes 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 background check. Any student that is convicted of a felony will be dismissed from the program. • Admission to Weber State University • Completed application to Associate of Applied Science Degree and payment of the $25 application fee Prerequisite Courses • REST 1540 - Survey of Respiratory Therapy (l) • MATH 1010 - Intermediate Algebra (4) (with a grade of "C" or better) or 23 or above on the ACT • ENGL 1010 EN - Introductory College Writing (3) • COMM 1020 HU - Principles of Public Speaking (3) or • COMM 2110 HU - Interpersonal and Small Group Communication (3) • PSY 1010 SS - Introductory Psychology (3) or • PSY 2000 SS - Interpersonal Relationships (3) • HTHS 2230 - Introductory Pathophysiology (3) Weber State University 2014-2015 Catalog