262 » 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 a counselor in the Dr. Ezekiel R. Dumke College of Health Professions' Admission & Counseling Office (Marriott Allied Health Building, Room 108, Phone 801-626-6028) for program information and an application. Admissions Requirements Declare your program of study (see page 18). 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 (including hospital visitation), 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. 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 $20 application fee Prerequisite Courses REST 1540 Survey of Respiratory Therapy (1) MATH 0960 First Course in Algebra (3) with a grade of "C" or better or 19 or above on the A.C.T. Intro to Writing (3) Intro to Interpersonal & Small Group Communi cation (3) Principles of Public Speaking (3) Introductory Psychology (3) Interpersonal Relationships (3) Introductory Pathophysiology (3) Elementary Public Health (3) Multi-Skilled Health Care Worker (1) or CNA. certificate Biomedical Core Lecture/Lab (4) Biomedical Core Lecture/Lab (continued) (4) Course Requirements for A.A.S. Degree ENGL ENIOIO COMMHU2110 or COMM HUl 020 PSYSSI010 or PSY SS2000 HTHS 2230 or MCR LSI 153 REST 1560 either HTHS LSI 110 &HTHS1111 or introductory level courses in the three basic sdences: CHEM PS1010 Introductory Chemistry (3) MICRLS1113 Introductory Microbiology (3) ZOOL* 2200 Human Physiology (4) *ZOOL LSI020 Human Biology (3) may be substituted for Human Physiology.General Education Refer to pages 36-41 for Associate of Applied Science 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 guidelines. Respiratory Therapy REST 1540 REST 1560 REST 2140 REST 2160 REST 2210 REST 2230 REST 2250 REST 2270 REST 2300 REST 2310 REST 2320 REST 2330 REST 2520 REST 2700 REST 2710 REST 2720 Courses Required (38 credit hours) Survey of Respiratory Therapy (1) Multi-Skilled Health Care Worker (1) Basic Therapeutic Modalities Lab (3) Equipment Management Lab (3) Elem Cardiopulmonary Anat/Phys (3) Elem Cardiopulmonary Patho (2) Basic Patient Assessment (2) Appl of Cardiopulmonary Diagnostics (4) Basic Modalities in Respiratory Care, I (3) Basic Modalities in Respiratory Care, II (3) Mechanical Ventilation (2) Comprehensive Review (1) Principles of Pharmacology (2) Clinical Applications (4) Specialty Qinical Experiences (1) Clinical Applications (3) Suggested Course Sequence Please refer to this program in the on-line catalog (weber.edu/catalog) and/or contact the department for a suggested course sequence. ADVANCED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE (A.S.) » 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 61 credit hours is required for graduation - 25 of these must be upper division REST 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. Dwing June, July and August, students may contact a counselor in the Dr. Ezekiel R. Dumke 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 Resptatory Therapy Program is not available. Admissions Requirements Declare your program of study (see 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 th er api st gra du ate s. Admission requirements include the following: • NBRC credential as a Certified Respiratory Therapist • Cumulative grade point average of 2.75 • Complete FBI criminal background check. Any student that is convicted of a felony will be dismissed from the program. Weber State University 2005-2006 Catalog