262 Dr. Ezekiel R. Dumke College of Health Professions Admission requirements include the following: • Graduation from high school or equivalent program • Cumulative grade po int average o f 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 & Small Group Communication (3) • PSY 1010 SS - Introductory Psychology (3) or • PSY 2000 SS - Interpersonal Relationships (3) • HTHS 2230 - Introductory Pathophysiology (3) • REST 1560 - Multi-Skilled Health Care Worker (l) or CNA, military medic, or EMT course either • HTHS 1110 LS - Biomedical Core (4) and • HTHS 1111 - Biomedical Core (continued) (4) or introductory level courses in the three basic sciences: • CHEM 1010 PS - Introductory Chemistry (3) • MICR 1113 LS - Introductory Microbiology (3) • ZOOL 2200 - Human Physiology (4) General Education Refer to Degree and General Education Requirements for Associate of Applied Science requirements. The following general education courses will fulfill both general education and program requirements: PSY 1010 or PSY SS2200, ENGL 1010, COMM 1020 or COMM 2110, and either HTHS 1110/ HTHS 1111 or introductory-level courses in some of the basic sciences (human biology, chemistry and microbiology). One additional course in a physical or life science is required for students taking the HTHS option. Consult with Academic Advising or Dr. Ezekiel R. Dumke College of Health Professions Admission Advisor regarding g en era I edu catio n g u idel in es. Major Course Requirements for AAS Degree Respiratory Therapy Courses Required (38 credit hours) • REST 1540 - Survey of Respiratory Therapy (l) • REST 1560 - Multi-Skilled Health Care Worker (l) • REST 2140 - Introduction to Basic Therapeutic Modalities Lab (3) • REST 2160 - Equipment Management Lab (3) • REST 2210 - Elementary Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology (3) • REST 2230 - Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology (2) • REST 2250 - Basic Patient Assessment (2) • REST 2270 - Application of Cardiopulmonary Diagnostics (4) • REST 2300 - Basic Modalities in Respiratory Care I (3) • REST 2310 - Basic Modalities in Respiratory Care II (3) • REST 2320 - Essentials of Mechanical Ventilation (2) • REST 2330 - Entry Level Respiratory Therapy Review (l) • REST 2520 - Principles of Pharmacology (2) • REST 2700 - Clinical Applications (4) • REST 2710 - Specialty Clinical Experiences (l) • REST 2720 - Clinical Applications (3) Respiratory Therapy (BS) Program Prerequisite: Completion of Respiratory Therapy, Pre-Professional (AAS) degree or Certificate of Completion from an accredited, respiratory therapy program (R.R.T. 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 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. Du ring Ju n e, Ju ly a n d August, stu den ts m ay co n ta ct a n 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 hea Ithprofess io ns @ w eb er. edu) fo r prog ra m info rm a tio n and an application, fa faculty member of the Respiratory Therapy Department is not available. Admissions Requirements Declare your program of study (see Enrollment Services and Information). Complete Respiratory Therapy, Pre- Professional (AAS) degree requirements (or provide Certificate of Completion from an accredited, respiratory therapy program). Meet with faculty advisor and establish an academic contract. General Education Refer to Degree and General Education Requirements for Bachelor of Science requirements. Of the Quantitative Literacy courses [MATH 1030, MATH 1040, or MATH 1050], MATH 1030 QL - Contemporary Mathematics is the preferred course for program completion. The following general education courses will fulfill both general education and program requirements: PSY 1010 or PSY SS2200, ENGL 1010, COMM 1020 or COMM 2110, and either HTHS 1110/ HTHS 1111 or introductory-level courses in some of the basic sciences (human biology, chemistry and microbiology). Weber State University 2012-2013 Catalog