264 General Education Refer to pages 36-41 for Bachelor 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 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 department advisor or Dr. Ezekiel R. Dumke College of Health Professions Admission Advisor regarding general education Course Requirements for Minor/B.I.S. Concentration Course Requirements for B.S. Degree Respiratory Therapy Courses Required Complete the requirements for the A.S. degree, which requires 61 credit hours, including 25 upper division REST credit hours. Students entering the B.S. program with a Certificate of Completion in lieu of the A.S. degree must satisfy the following courses [or equivalent]: REST 3210 Adv Cardiopulmonary Anat/Phys (2) REST 3220 Adv Cardiopulmonary Patho (2) REST 3230 Adv Cardiopulmonary Tech (2) REST 3260 Neonatal & Pediatric Resp Care (2) REST 3270 Adult Critical Care (2) REST 3280 Patient Care Cont/Qual Management (3) REST 3 760 Neonatal & Ped Resp Care/Clinical (4) REST 3 770 Adult Critical Care/Clinical (4) REST 3 780 Clinical Applications (2) REST SI3900 Clinical Simulation Seminar (2) Additional Required Courses All students must complete an additional five (5) upper division credit hours in Seminars, Independent Projects and Directed Readings. Departmental standards are developed which specify content of certain projects, remaining credits are "elective" with content approved by program advisor. REST 4800 Independent Projects (1-6) REST 4830 Directed Readings (1-3) REST 4990 Seminar (2) 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. RESPIRATORY THERAPY Ml NOR; B.I.S. CONCENTRATION » 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 minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 is required for graduation. » Credit Hour Requirements: A minimum of 18 credit hours, all upper division REST courses, are required. Respiratory Therapy is an approved minor for the following bachelor degrees: Health Services Administration; Health Education, Training, and Promotion; Long-Term Care Administration; Technical Sales. Respiratory Therapy may also be used as an area of concentration for the B.I.S. degree. Refer to the Interdisciplinary Studies section of this catalog for B.I.S. degree requirements. Select 18 credit hours ofi an advisor. ler division REST courses in consultation with Entry-Level Respiratory Therapist associate of applied science (a.a.s.) » 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 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 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, E-Mail healthprofessions@weber.edu) 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, 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) Interpersonal & Small Group Communication (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 C.N.A. certificate ENGL ENIOIO COMMHU2110 orCOMMHU1020 PSY SSI010 or PSY SS2000 HTHS 2230 or MCR LSI 153 REST 1560 either HTHS LSI 110 Biomedical Core Lecture/Lab (4) & HTHS 1111 Biomedical Core Lecture/Lab (continued) (4) or introductory level courses in the three basic sciences: Weber State University 20 06-200 7 Catalog