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 & 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. 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 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 1010 Intermediate Algebra (4)
  (with a grade of "C" or better)
  or 23 or above on the ACT
• ENGL EN1010 Introductory College Writing (3)
• COMM HU2110 Interpersonal & Small Group Communication (3)
  or COMM HU1020 Principles of Public Speaking (3)
• PSY SS1010 Introductory Psychology (3)
  or PSY SS2000 Interpersonal Relationships (3)
• HTHS 2230 Introductory Pathophysiology (3)
  or MICR LS1153 Elementary Public Health (3)
• REST 1560 Multi-Skilled Health Care Worker (1)
  or CNA, or EMT certificate

• HTHS LS1110 Biomedical Core (4)
  & HTHS 1111 Biomedical Core (continued) (4)

• CHEM PS1010 Introductory Chemistry (3)
• MICR LS1113 Introductory Microbiology (3)
• ZOOL 2200 Human Physiology (4)

General Education

Refer to General Requirements 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 LS1110/1111 or introductory-level courses in some of the basic sciences (human biology, chemistry and microbiology).

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 Lab (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

The following course sequence for the AAS degree is provided to assist students in planning their schedules. Program courses are taught in a specific sequence and students are required to attend in this sequence.

Weber State University 2009-2010 Catalog