Dr. Ezekiel R. Dumke College of Health Professions 541 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, email healthprofessio ns@ weber. edu) fo r prog ra m informatio n and an application, if a 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 Co mpletion 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). Consult with department advisor or Dr. Ezekiel R. Dumke College of Health Professions Admission Advisor regarding general education guidelines. Major Course Requirements for BS Degree Complete the requirements for the AAS degree or equivalent in addition to the courses listed below. Respiratory Therapy Courses Required (29 credit hours minimum) REST 3210 - Advanced Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology Credits: (2) REST 3220 - Advanced Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology Credits: (2) REST 3230 - Advanced Cardiopulmonary Technology Credits: (2) REST 3260 - Neonatal/Pediatric Respiratory Care Credits: (2) REST 3270 - Adult Critical Care Credits: (2) REST 3280 - Patient Care Continuum/ Quality Management Credits: (3) REST 3760 - Clinical Applications of Neonatal/ Pediatric Respiratory Care Credits: (4) REST 3770 - Clinical Applications of Adult Critical Care Credits: (4) REST 3780 - Clinical Applications Credits: (2) REST 3900 - Clinical Simulation Seminar Credits: (3) REST 4610 - Advanced Patient Assessment Credits: (1-2) REST 4620 - Health Promotion Credits: (1-2) REST 4630 - Continuous Quality Improvement Credits: (1-2) or HIM 3300 - Introduction to Quality Improvement in Health Care Credits: (3) Upper Division Electives (9 credit hours minimum) In addition to the 2g REST credit hours required above, a minimum ofg credit hours must be selectedfrom the following upper division electives. Departmental standards are developed which specify content of certain projects; remaining credits are "elective" with content approved by program advisor. Other upper division credits will be considered upon approval of program advisor. Atotal of 40 upper division credit hours is required. • REST 3500 - Survey of Polysomnography Credits: (l) • REST 3501 - Anatomy and Physiology of Sleep Credits: (3) • REST 3502 - Introduction to Sleep Disorders Credits: (2) • REST 3503 - Instrumentation and Computers in Polysomnography Credits: (2) • REST 3505 - Therapeutics of Managing Sleep Apnea Credits: (2) • REST 4800 - Independent Projects Credits: (1-6) • REST 4830 - Directed Readings Credits: (1-3) • REST 4850 - Study Abroad Credits: (1-6) • REST 4990 - Senior Seminar Credits: (2) • HAS 3000 - The Health Care System Credits: (3) • HAS 3230 - Health Communication Credits: (3) • HAS 3260 - Health Care Administrative and Supervisory Theory Credits: (3) • HAS 4400 - Legal and Ethical Aspects of Health Administration Credits: (3) Respiratory Therapy (BIS) • Grade Requ i re m ents: A grade o f" C" o r bette r 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 2.57 is required for graduation. • Credit Hour Requirements: A minimum of 18 credit hours, all upper division REST courses, are required. Course Requirements for BIS Concentration Select 18 credit hours of upper division REST courses in consultation with an advisor. Refer to the Respiratory Therapy (BIS) Bachelor of Integrated Studies section of this catalog for BIS degree requirements. Course Descriptions - RATH RATH 4330 - Radiation Therapy Physics Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] An overview of the profession of radiation therapy. Radiation therapy physics, dosimetry, isodose distribution for isotopes and electrically-produced beams. Mechanics of Linear accelerators and Cobalt. Weber State University 2015-2016 Catalog