265 CHEM PS1010 Introductory Chemistry (3) MICRLS1113 Introductory Microbiology (3) ZOOL* 2200 Human Physiology (4) *ZOOL LS1020 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 Course Requirements for A.A.S. 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 Principles of Pharmacology (2) REST 2700 Clinical Applications (4) REST 2710 Specialty Qinical Experiences (1) REST 2720 Clinical Applications (3) 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. ADVANCED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE (A.S.j » Program Prerequisite: Must be N.B.R.C. credentialed as a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT.). » 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 63 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. During June, July and August, 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 Til and an application, if a faculty member of the 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 (CRT). 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 therapist graduates. 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. • University tier (completion of quantitative literacy and ENGL ENIOIO and EN2010). • Admission to Weber State University • Completed Advanced Level program application General Education Refer to pages 36-41 for Associate of Science requirements. Of the Quantitative Literacy courses [MATH QL1030, QL1040, or QL1050]; MATH QL1030 Contemporary Mathematics is the preferred course for this program. Consult with a program advisor or Dr. Ezekiel R. Dumke College of Health Professions Admission Advisor regarding general education Course Requirements for A.S. Degree Respiratory Therapy Courses Required (25 credit hours) REST 3210 Advanced Cardiopulmonary Anatomy & Physiology (2) REST 3220 Advanced Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology (2) REST 3230 Advanced Cardiopulmonary Tech (2) REST 3260 Neonatal & Pediatric Respiratory Care (2) REST 3270 Adult Critical Qre (2) REST 3280 Patient Care Continuum / Quality Management (3) REST 3 760 Neonatal & Pediatric Respiratory Care/Clinical (4) REST 3 770 Adult Critical are/Clinical (4) REST 3 780 Clinical Applications (2) REST SI3900 Clinical Simulation 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 COURSES - REST REST 1540. Survey of Respiratory Therapy (1) F, S This course is designed to introduce allied health and other students to the profession of respiratory therapy. It includes field trips, group discussions, lecture/demonstrations and limited lab activities. Open to all students. REST 1560. Multi-Skilled Health Care Worker (1) This course prepares students from different health care disciplines to understand the hospital environment, patient needs, and General PROFILE ENROLLMENT STUDENT AFFAIRS ACADEMIC INFO DEGREE REQ GENED Interdisciplinary FYE HNRS BIS LIBS INTRD MINORS Applied Science & Technology CEET CS MFET/MET CMT DGET ENGR AUSV/ATTC IDT SST TBE Arts & Humanities COMM ENGL FL DANC MUSC THEA ART/ARTH Business & Econ MBA MACC/ACTG BSAD FIN SCM MGMT MKTG ECON/QUAN 1ST Education MED CHF ATHL/AT HLTH/NUTR PE/PEP/REC EDUC Heaifh Professions CLS DENT PAR HTHS HAS/HIM NRSG RADT DMS NUCM RATH REST Science BTNY CHEM GEO MATH/MTHE MICR PHYS ZOOL Social & Behavioral Sciences MCJ/CJ ECON GEOG HIST POLS PHIL PSY SW GERT SOC ANTH AERO MILS NAVS Continuing Ed Davis Campus Weber State University 2006-2007 Catalog