301 Respiratory Therapy minor/bis 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's 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 BIS degree. Refer to the Interdisciplinary Studies section of this catalog for BIS degree requirements. Course Requirements for Minor/BIS Concentration Select 18 credit hours of upper division REST courses in consultation with an i Entry-Level Respiratory Therapist associate of applied science (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 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 Sc 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 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 or designated back ground 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 $20 application fee MATH 1010 ENGL EN1010 COMMHU2110 Prerequisite Courses REST 1540 Survey of Respiratory Therapy (1) Intermediate Algebra (4) (with a grade of "C" or better) or 23 or above on the ACT Introductory College Writing (3) Interpersonal Sc Small Group Communication (3) or COMM HU1020 Principles of Public Speaking (3) PSY SSI010 Introductory Psychology (3) or PSY SS2000 Interpersonal Relationships (3) HTHS 2230 Introductory Pathophysiology (3) or MCR LSI 153 Elementary Public Health (3) REST 1560 Multi-Skilled Health Care Worker (1) or CNA, or EMT certificate either HTHS LSI 110 Biomedical Core Lecture/Lab (4) Sc HTHS 1111 Biomedical Core Lecture/Lab (continued) (4) or introductory level courses in the three basic sciences: CHEMPS1010 MCR LSI 113 ZOOL 2200 Introductory Chemistry (3) Introductory Mcrobiology (3) Human Physiology (4) General Education Refer to pages 38-43 for Associate of Applied Science requirements. The following general education courses will fulfill both general education and program requirements: PSY SS1010 or PSY SS2200, ENGL EN1010, 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 AAS 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 Clinical 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 (AS) 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. General PROFILE ENROLLMENT STUDENT AFFAIRS ACADEMIC INFO DEGREE REQ GENED Engaged Learning & Interdisciplinary OUR/CBL HNRS BIS LIBS INTRD MINORS Applied Science S Technology AUSV/ATTC CEET CS MFET/ETM MET CMT DGET ENGR IDT SST TBE Arts & Humanities MENG COMM ENGL FL DANC MUSC THEA ART/ARTH Business SEcon MBA MACC/ACTG BSAD FIN MGMT MKTG SCM ECON/QUAN 1ST Education MSAT MED CHF ATHL/AT HLTH/NUTR PE/PEP/REC EDUC Health Professions MHA MSN CLS DENT PAR HTHS HAS/HIM NRSG RADT DMS/NUCM RATH REST Science BTNY CHEM GEO MATH/MTHE MICR PHYS/ASTR ZOOL Social S Behavioral Sciences MCJ/CJ ECON GEOG HIST POLS/PHIL PSY SW/GERT SOC/ANTH AERO MILS NAVS Continuing Ed Davis Campus Weber State University 2009 - 2010 Catalog