PROGRAM CHANGE
WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY

Submission Date:  9/21/09 

College: Dr. Ezekiel R. Dumke College of Health Professions 

Department: Respiratory Therapy 

Program Title: Pre-professional Respiratory Therapist / Baccalaureate Respiratory Therapist    

PROGRAM  DESCRIPTION:

Respiratory Therapy is an art and a science concerned with promoting and restoring lung health, rehabilitation, and to render support to the dying. Respiratory therapists provide care throughout the lifespan. They assess, diagnose, manage, and evaluate individual responses to actual or potential health problems within a caring context. A holistic respiratory therapy perspective is enhanced by recognizing environmental factors that influence human health. Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioners (RCP’s) utilize of skilled communication to facilitate all aspects of holistic respiratory care. They are responsible and accountable for maintaining a safe and effective respiratory care within their scope of practice.

Respiratory Therapy education is considered a lifelong process which promotes professional development of knowledge, skills, and personal values. The process empowers learners to reach their full personal potential. Respiratory therapy education is based upon knowledge derived from liberal arts, respiratory therapy science, and social, biological, and physical sciences. Respiratory therapy education is concerned with helping individuals to understand and utilize respiratory therapy processes and to incorporate standards of professional practice. Through a process of self realization, adults assimilate and synthesize knowledge, cultivate critical thinking abilities, become adept with technical skills, develop respiratory therapy strategies based on standards of care, evolving personal potential, and to establish values directed toward program goals.

The currently stated program goals and departmental objectives include the following:

1)      Educate competent respiratory care practitioners (RCP’s) for the workforce.

2)      Ensure credentialing success on national Board examinations.

3)      Demonstrate professionalism by our personal interactions. 

Check all that apply: 

____New course(s) required for major, minor, emphasis, or concentration.

____Modified course(s) required for major, minor, emphasis, or concentration.

____Credit hour change(s) required for major, minor, emphasis, or concentration.

____Credit hour change(s) for a course which is required for the major, minor, emphasis, or concentration.

____Attribute change(s) for any course.

   X  Program name change.

 ___ Deletion of required course(s).

   X  Other changes (specify)  Program exit criteria                            .                                               

If multiple changes are being proposed, please provide a summary.   Use strikeout (strikeout) when deleting items in the program and highlight (highlight) when adding items.

Submit the original to the Faculty Senate Office, MC 1033, and an electronic copy to kbrown4 @weber.edu

JUSTIFICATION:

The REST program currently offers programs of study culminating in Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Associate of Science (AS), and Bachelor of Science (BS) degrees to students studying the art and science of Respiratory Care. Following our re-accreditation site-visit performed by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) on 8/27 & 28th 2009, the WSU sponsored REST program was advised of imminent changes that would necessitate voluntary withdrawal of our entry-level accreditation. Commenting at the summation conference, our site-visitors recommended that the program consider configuring the curriculum to include an exit point at the baccalaureate degree level. That change in accreditation effectively eliminates our currently configured AS degree and advances it toward a baccalaureate degree. Currently, this will affect only 11 programs nationwide but creates an opportunity to advance our profession and reputation for educational excellence in the state and region. Such a change has also been requested by our community advisory committee, a collective of department managers and hospital administrators from nearly 30 clinical sites along the Wasatch Front. Their desire is to graduate a bachelor’s level practitioner for local employment to perform life saving functions to include the assessment, management, treatment, and evaluation of a variety of patients afflicted with cardiopulmonary conditions and diseases. These functions include performing pulmonary function assessments, patient evaluations, and recommendations for cardiopulmonary treatment, and life support of infants and adults who lack the ability and strength to breathe effectively.

            Recognizing that approximately 75 - 85% of our students already graduate at the BS level, such a change in the program is in organizing the curriculum to reflect what the program functionally accomplishes presently. Additionally, in the current program configuration the department requires 30 cr. Hrs. of upper division for an Associate of Science degree. Acknowledging that traditional exit points have been at the Associate of Applied Science, Associate of Science and Bachelor degree, the proposed curriculum change will reflect a pre-professional level at the AAS degree and exit from the program at the BS degree. Shifting these cr. hrs., more appropriately, into a baccalaureate degree enhances the intent and nature of upper division courses in the first place. The program continues to be responsive to the academic and professional demands required by our broadened community of interest and feel that this change keeps pace with the educational requirements our graduates deserve.

INFORMATION PAGE

Attach a copy of the present program from the current catalog and a revised version (exactly as you wish it to appear in the catalog).

Did this program change receive unanimous approval within the Department?   YES     If not, what are the major concerns raised by the opponents?

Explain any effects this program change will have on program requirements or enrollments in other departments including the Bachelor of Integrated Studies Program.  In the case of similar offerings or affected programs, you should include letters from the departments in question stating their support or opposition to the proposed program.

At the present time, Micro 1153; Elementary Public Health from the College of Science is an acceptable substitute for HTHS 2230; Introductory Pathophysiology (highly recommended for program success). This proposal recommends eliminating Micro 1153 and requiring HTHS 2230 as the only option. REST students accepted into the program account for 20 students per year. Even if every accepted student took the Micro option (current enrollment was about half Patho and half Micro), a maximum of 10 students per semester could potentially effect enrollment. Micro 1113;  Introductory Microbiology still remains a general ed option within the curriculum. I’ve had a direct, face-to face conversation with Dr. Craig Oberg on 11/24/09 who indicated he had no foreseeable problems with the proposal.

Additionally, the REST program proposes specifying 15 cr. hrs. of required or elective courses for the major. Currently, upon completion of the AS degree REST curriculum, BS students are required to complete 10 cr. hrs. of upper division (UD) and 5 cr. hrs. in the major (also upper division). It is proposed that the REST program require one course in the Dept. of Health Administration Services for which the program has obtained a letter from the program chair, Dr. Lloyd Burton, approving the proposal. Additionally, there are four other HAS elective courses from which students can choose 6 cr. hrs. to fulfill graduation requirements (up to two courses).

Indicate the number of credit hours for course work within the program.  (Do not include credit hours for General Education, SI, Diversity, or other courses unless those courses fulfill requirements within the proposed program.)            

The proposal maintains the current program configuration which remains functionally unchanged.

Indicate the number of credit hours for course work within the current program. (Do not include credit hours for General Education, SI, Diversity, or other courses unless those courses fulfill requirements within the current program.)   64 cr. Hrs.       

DEPARTMENT

Respiratory Therapy

Department Chair:  Dr. Paul Eberle, Ph.D., RRT

Medical Director: Christopher Anderson, M.D.

Location: Marriott Allied Health Building, Rm 309

Telephone Contact: Marylyn Likwartz 801-626-7071

Associate Professor: Paul Eberle; Assistant Professors: Janelle Gardiner, Lisa Trujillo Instructor: Mich Oki

Respiratory care professionals are actively involved, as members of the health care team, in the diagnosis, treatment, management, education, and long-term care of patients with cardiopulmonary problems. These patients may be in the newborn nursery, surgical/medical/rehabilitation units, outpatient clinics, Emergency Room, or cardiac/shock-trauma/burn/neurologic intensive care units. Respiratory Care Practitioners [RCPs] are employed in both acute and long-term care hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and home health agencies.

Licensed RCPs perform therapeutic and diagnostic procedures under the direction of a physician. Respiratory care practitioners are competent in basic patient care and assessment, medical gas administration, aerosol and humidity therapy, medication administration, hyperinflation techniques, bronchopulmonary drainage and percussion, mechanical ventilation, airway management, advanced cardiac life support, pulmonary function studies, and blood gas sampling and analysis. Patient education, smoking cessation/nicotine intervention, and health promotion are also included in the RCP scope of practice.

The respiratory therapy program follows a career-ladder approach from the entry-level pre-professional level through a Bachelor of Science degree. Students may exit at entry-level, advanced-level, or finish a bachelor of science program. Entry- The pre-professional level requires two academic years, leads to an Associate of Applied Science degree, and qualifies the student for the Baccalaureate Respiratory Therapist providing eligibility to national credentialing and  licensure to practice respiratory care (RCP). Acceptance to the pre-professional level requires program completion at the Baccalaureate degree level. Advanced-level requires C.R.T. plus two academic years and leads to an Associate of Science degree.

Licensure

Applicants who have been convicted of a felony, treated for serious mental illness or substance abuse should discuss their eligibility status with the Utah Department of Professional Licensing. Acceptance to the respiratory therapy program does not assure eligibility for a RCP license. The Utah Department of Professional Licensing makes final decisions on issuance of professional licensure. Any student that is convicted of a felony will be dismissed from the program.

Accreditation

The Respiratory Therapy program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC), 1248 Harwood Road, Bedford, Texas 76021-4244.

Weber State University 2009-2010 Catalog

Entry-Level Pre-Professional 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 64-67 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. 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 25 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 HU1020 Principles of Public Speaking (3) 
or COMM HU2110 Interpersonal & Small Group Communication (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

either

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

or introductory level courses in the three basic sciences:

        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). One additional course in a physical or life science is required for students taking the HTHS option.

Consult with Academic Advising or Dr. Ezekiel R. Dumke College of Health Professions Admission Advisor regarding general education guidelines.

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

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.

» 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.  (Also refer to the Department Advisor Referral List.)

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 healthprofessions@weber.edu) for program information and an application, if a faculty member of the Respiratory Therapy Program is not available.

Admissions Requirements

Declare your program of study and provide proof of N.B.R.C. credential as a Certified Respiratory Therapist (C.R.T.). 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 or designated background check. Any student that is convicted of a felony will be dismissed from the program.

        Completion of quantitative literacy and ENGL EN1010 and EN2010.

        Admission to Weber State University

        Completed Advanced Level program application

General Education

Refer to General Requirements 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 guidelines.

Course Requirements for AS 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 Care (2)

        REST 3280 Patient Care Continuum / Quality Management (3)

        REST 3760 Neonatal & Pediatric Respiratory Care/Clinical (4)

        REST 3770 Adult Critical Care/Clinical (4)

        REST 3780 Clinical Applications (2)

        REST SI3900 Clinical Simulation Seminar (2)

Suggested Course Sequence

The following course sequence for the AS degree is provided to assist students in planning their schedules. Courses are taught in a specific sequence and students are required to attend in this sequence. Students are assigned to sections in advanced level clinical application courses [courses numbered 3000 and above] and may not follow this sequence. Each advanced-level clinical application course is offered each term.

Refer to AAS degree for Entry Level Year

Weber State University 2009-2010 Catalog

Baccalaureate Respiratory Therapy Therapist

BACHELOR'S DEGREE (BS)

» Program Prerequisite: Completion of AS degree in respiratory therapy or Certificate of Completion from an accredited, advanced respiratory therapist program (R.R.T. eligible) or complete CRT SAE with cut score of 95/140 following pre-professional year.

» 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 GPA of 2.75 is required to enter the program.

^» Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 120 credits is required for graduation (includes AS degree requirements) - 67 of these are REST credits. A total of 40 upper division credit hours is required (courses numbered 3000 and above) - 30 29 of these are required REST credits. Departmental standards are applied to independent projects and directed readings.

Advisement

All respiratory therapy students are required to meet with a faculty advisor before beginning bachelor's degree courses, and at least annually after entering program, and complete an academic contract specifying major courses, approved electives, and graduation requirements. Call 801-626-7071 for more information or to schedule an appointment.   (Also refer to the Department Advisor Referral List.)

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 healthprofessions@weber.edu) for program information and an application, if a faculty member of the Respiratory Therapy Program is not available.

Admissions Requirements

Declare your program of study. Complete AS AAS degree requirements (or provide Certificate of Completion from an accredited, advanced respiratory therapist program). Meet with faculty advisor and establish an academic contract.

General Education

Refer to General Requirements 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 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).

Consult with department advisor or Dr. Ezekiel R. Dumke College of Health Professions Admission Advisor regarding general education guidelines.

Course Requirements for BS Degree

Respiratory Therapy Courses Required

Complete the requirements for the AS AAS degree, which requires 61 64 credit hours. including 25 upper division REST credit hours. Students entering the BS program with a Certificate of Completion in lieu of the AS 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 3760 Neonatal & Ped Resp Care/Clinical (4)

        REST 3770 Adult Critical Care/Clinical (4)

        REST 3780 Clinical Applications (2)

        REST SI3900 Clinical Simulation Seminar (2 3)

Suggested Course Sequence

The following course sequence for progression to the AS BS degree is provided to assist students in planning their schedules. Courses are taught in a specific sequence and students are required to attend in this sequence. Students are assigned to sections in advanced level clinical application courses [courses numbered 3000 and above] and may not follow this sequence. Each advanced-level clinical application course is offered each term.

                        Refer to AAS degree for Entry Level Year

Additional Required Courses

All students must complete an additional three (3) 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 4610 Advanced Patient Assessment (1)

     REST 4620 Health Promotion (1)

        REST 4630 Continuous Quality Improvement (1) or HIM 3300 Intro to Quality Improvement in

             Healthcare (3)

Upper Division Electives

REST 3500 Survey of Polysomnography (1)

REST 3501 Anatomy and Physiology of Sleep (3)

REST 3502 Introduction to Sleep Disorders (2)

REST 3503Instrumentation and Computers in Polysomnography (2)

REST 3505 Therapeutics of Managing Sleep Apnea (2)

      REST 4800 Independent Projects (1-6)

         REST 4830 Directed Readings (1-3)

      REST 4990 Seminar (2)

      REST 4850 Study Abroad (1-6)

      HAS 3000 Health Care Systems (3)

      HAS 3230 Health Communication (3)

         HAS 3260 Health Care Administrative and Supervisory Theory (3)

         HAS 4400 Legal and Ethical Aspects of Health Administration (3)

Suggested Course Sequence

The following suggested course sequence for the BS degree is provided to assist students in planning their schedules. Use this only as a guideline and be sure to consult with an advisor.

Refer to AAS degree for Entry Level year and AS degree for Advanced Level Year.

Weber State University 2009-2010 Catalog

Respiratory Therapy

MNOR/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 advisor.

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) F, S

This course prepares students from different health care disciplines to understand the hospital environment, patient needs, and perform basic skills of patient care.   Topics include the patient's right to privacy, confidentiality, ethical, legal, and cultural issues, documentation, team building, age related concerns, medical terminology, and death and dying.  Patient skills include vital signs, oxygen administration, specimen collection, personal care and cleanliness, environmental cleanliness, nutrition and diet, elimination, positioning and ambulating, patient safety and comfort, and OSHA guidelines for healthcare worker safety.

REST 2140. Introduction to Basic Therapeutic Modalities Lab (3) F

Introductory Laboratory course emphasizing basic patient interaction and assessment skills. Includes infection control, the administration of medical gases, humidity and aerosol, pharmacologic agents, hyperinflation therapy, airway clearance techniques and methods of care, and artificial ventilation.

REST 2160. Equipment Management Lab (3) S

Laboratory course emphasizing patient assessment skills relating to ventilation techniques and equipment. Includes equipment used by the respiratory care practitioner in initiating, troubleshooting, monitoring, and weaning from mechanical ventilation.

REST 2210. Elementary Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology (3) F

Cardiopulmonary anatomy and physiology specifically for the pre-professional entry-level respiratory care practitioner. Includes physics of respiration, oxygen and carbon dioxide transport, and control of ventilation.

REST 2230. Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology (2) F

A synopsis of medical and surgical cardiopulmonary disorders for the pre-professional entry-level practitioner. Etiology, symptomatology, pathology, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of these disorders are presented.

REST 2250. Basic Patient Assessment (2) S

A basic orientation to patient assessment techniques used to obtain a patient medical history and physical examination. Discussion of pulmonary disease integrates assessment information with laboratory and radiographic data.

REST 2270. Application of Cardiopulmonary Diagnostics (4) S

Introduction to theory and clinical application of basic cardiopulmonary diagnostic studies, including simple spirometry, arterial and mixed venous blood gases, and electrocardiograms. Course emphasizes critical thinking skills in the application of diagnostic findings and utilizes case studies, class discussions, and extensive study guides.

REST 2300. Basic Modalities in Respiratory Care I (3) F

Theory and clinical application of basic therapies. Course includes indications, complications, hazards, equipment needed, side effects, and assessment for medical gases, humidity, aerosols, airway clearance, hyperinflation therapy, and pharmacologic agents. Course emphasizes patient assessment and critical thinking skills. Concurrent enrollment in REST 2140.

REST 2310. Basic Modalities in Respiratory Care II (3) F

Theory and clinical applications of airway management and artificial ventilation, including IPPB and introduction to modes of mechanical ventilation. Also includes the theory of invasive and non invasive monitoring technology, and equipment decontamination.

REST 2320. Essentials of Mechanical Ventilation (2) S

Course provides a basic understanding of essentials for mechanical ventilation. Includes determining the need for ventilatory support, the associated physiology and how ventilatory support is initiated, maintained, monitored, and discontinued.

REST 2330. Entry Level Respiratory Therapy Review (1) S

Course is a comprehensive review intended to prepare the student for the entry-level certification/licensure examination. The material covered is based on the examination matrix provided by the National Board for Respiratory Care (N.B.R.C.).

REST 2500/3500. Survey of Polysomnography (1) F, S

Introduction to polysomnography as a profession. Course includes an overview of the polysomnogram, sleep disorders as they affect the general population, typical employment in the field, and employment opportunities. Also includes an introduction to the professional organization of sleep and requirements to become a registered polysomnographic technologist (R.PSG.T). Students taking REST 3500 are required to write a 6-10 page paper outlining the assessment of sleep disorders or neurodiagnostics. Students taking REST 2500 cannot take REST 3500 for credit. Prerequisites: medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology or completion of respiratory therapy program or C.R.T., R.R.T., or R.N. credential.

REST 2501/3501. Anatomy and Physiology of Sleep (3) S

Introduction to the anatomy and physiology of the neurologic, cardiac, and respiratory systems during sleep. Basic anatomy and physiology of wake-sleep cycles are studied, with emphasis on changes that occur during varying stages of sleep and during common sleep disorders. Introduction to the EEG, EOG, EKG, EMG, and other polysomnography data recorders. Students taking REST 3501 are required to write a 6-10 page paper outlining physiologic components affecting quality of sleep. Students taking REST 2501 cannot take REST 3501 for credit. Prerequisites: medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology or completion of respiratory therapy program or C.R.T., R.R.T., or R.N. credential.

REST 2502/3502. Introduction to Sleep Disorders (2) S

Course provides an overview of the history of sleep medicine, normal sleep physiology, effects of the sleep-wake stage, sleep disorders and abnormal sleep physiology, and an introduction to polysomnography (including patient interation, sensor and lead placements, and instrumentation). Course also introduces the fundamentals of therapeutic interventions utilized to treat sleep disorders. Students taking REST 3502 are required to r a 6-10 page paper outlining the implications for assisted ventilation to sleep disorders. Students taking REST 2502 cannot take REST 3502 for credit. Prerequisites: medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology or completion of respiratory therapy program or C.R.T., R.R.T., or R.N. credential.

REST 2503/3503. Instrumentation and Computers in Polysomnography (2) S

Course provides study of equipment, instrumentation, and recording devices utilized in polysomnography. Includes EEG waves, signal pathway and derivation of waves, impedance, sensitivity, time constants, amplifiers, filters, calibration, electrodes, artifacts (both equipment and patient-generated), computer basics, and monitoring devices. Students taking 3503 are required to write a 6-10 page paper outlining specific instrumentation in polysomnography assessing sleep disorders. Students taking REST 2503 cannot take REST 3503 for credit. Prerequisites: REST 3500 and REST 3502 or medical terminology, human anatomy and human physiology.

REST 2505/3505. Therapeutics of Managing Sleep Apnea (2) S

Course provides current therapies and interventions for treatment of sleep apneas. Interventions include positive airway pressure therapy (nocturnal CPAP and bi-level CPAP), surgery, and dental devices. Patient compliance and outcomes of these treatments are included. Students taking REST 3505 are required to write a 6-10 page paper outlining strategies managing sleep apnea. Students taking REST 2505 cannot take REST 3505 for credit. Prerequisites: REST 3501 and REST 3502 or medical terminology, human anatomy and human physiology.

REST 2520. Principles of Pharmacology (2) F, S

Introduction to pharmacology, including general principles, autonomic and central nervous system agents, and cardiovascular agents. Also includes drugs used in managing renal, GI tract, endocrine, and infectious or neoplastic diseases and disorders.

REST 2700. Clinical Applications (4) F

Clinical rotations in various medical settings performing skills learned and practiced in REST 2140. Recommending and modifying basic therapies will be emphasized utilizing patient assessment skills and review of patient medical history. Concurrent enrollment in REST 2140.

REST 2710. Specialty Clinical Experiences (1) S

Clinical rotations in various medical settings providing the opportunity to observe and participate in various specialty areas within the profession, including PFTs, cardiac testing, EKGs, ABGs, and long-term artificial airway care. Concurrent enrollment in REST 2160.

REST 2720. Clinical Applications (3) S

Clinical rotations in various medical settings performing skills learned and practiced in REST 2140. Initiating, monitoring, and weaning from mechanical ventilation will be emphasized utilizing patient assessment skills. Case studies will be used to practice critical thinking skills in the management of ICU patients. Concurrent enrollment in REST 2160.

REST 2800. Independent Projects (1-3) F, S

Projects must meet departmental and professional goals and standards and must have instructor approval prior to beginning project; enrollment by permission only.

REST 2830. Directed Readings (1-2) F, S

Readings must meet departmental and professional goals and standards and must have instructor approval prior to beginning; enrollment by permission only.

REST 2920. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-3) F, S

Consult semester schedule for current offerings. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on student transcript.

REST 3210. Advanced Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology (2) F

Cardiopulmonary anatomy and physiology specifically for the therapist-level practitioner. Includes advanced anatomical considerations of the cardiac, pulmonary, and renal systems.

REST 3220. Advanced Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology (2) S

Pathophysiology and diagnosis of coronary artery disease, fungal lung disease, neoplasms, HIV, ARDS, chest injuries, shock in relation to the care of the trauma patient, and a differentiation of the intracellular and extracellular fluid compartments.

REST 3230. Advanced Cardiopulmonary Technology (2) S

Advanced diagnostic procedures and interpretive skills in cardiopulmonary function, lung dynamics, specialty gases, blood gas analysis, and metabolic assessment.

REST 3260. Neonatal/Pediatric Respiratory Care (2) F, S

Pediatric and neonatal respiratory care with emphasis on intensive care activities, therapeutic procedures, life support modalities and fetal, neonatal, pediatric pathophysiology.

REST 3270. Adult Critical Care (2) F, S

Advanced adult respiratory intensive care, including hemodynamic monitoring, ventilation/perfusion monitoring, pulmonary assessment and airway management.

REST 3280. Patient Care Continuum/ Quality Management (3) F, S

Theory and principles of pulmonary and spinal cord rehabilitation, polysomnography, discharge planning, patient education, quality management, home and self care, legal, ethical, and moral considerations of chronic and extended care.

REST 3504. Laboratory Practice of Instrumentation in Polysomnography (1)

Course provides practice and application of operating principles of equipment, instrumentation, and recording devices utilized in polysomnography. Includes EEG waves, signal pathway and derivation of waves, impedance, sensitivity, time constants, amplifiers, filters, calibration, electrodes, artifacts (both equipment and patient-generated), computer basics, and monitoring devices. Concurrent enrollment with REST 3503. Prerequisites: REST 3502 or medical terminology, human anatomy and human physiology

REST 3506. Advanced Technical Procedures (3)

Course provides detailed description and discussion of specific diagnostic procedures in PSG, including multiple sleep latency tests, maintenance of wakefulness test, REM behavior disorder studies, MMPI, movement disorders, TCM, nocturnal seizure disorders, esophageal balloon procedures, and others. Prerequisites: REST 3502 and REST 3503.

REST 3507. Event Recognition and Polysomnography Scoring (3)

Course provides advanced study of sleep stages and recognition of EEG characteristics of each stage. Multi-channel recording of breathing events, leg movements, ocular movements, cardiac and oxygenation monitoring, parasomnias, and interictal and ictal epileptic events are also presented. Course will include review and scoring of 12-hour polysomnography records to determine the overall sleep score. Prerequisites: REST 3501 and REST 3502.

REST 3508. Sleep Center Management (1)

Course is designed to prepare students for sleep center management in hospitals and independent facilities. Course includes sleep laboratory requirements for accreditation, personnel requirements and training, PSG study documentation, technician manuals, quality assurance, policies and procedures, and lab protocols. REST 3500 or credentialed as C.R.T., R.R.T., or R.N.

REST 3509. Cases in Sleep Medicine (2)

Course will include physician presentations or case studies of patients with a variety of sleep disorders. Case-based learning is applied in the context of patient presentation and initial interview and diagnostic findings, determination of appropriate sleep medicine studies, interpretation of patient findings, recommendation for patient therapy, and follow-up of patient compliance and outcome(s) of therapeutic intervention. Prerequisites: REST 3502 and REST 3505.

REST 3510. Clinical Practice I in Polysomnography (2)

Introduction to the sleep laboratory and the set-up, monitoring, and therapeutic interventions associated with polysomnography. Students will be oriented to patient interviewing and selection, OSHA standards, sleep laboratory standards, and confidentiality. Competency is demonstrated in patient set-up, producing a reliable PSG, recognizing artifact, and basic therapeutic interventions for common sleep disorders. Concurrent enrollment in REST 3503 and REST 3504. Prerequisite: REST 3502.

REST 3511. Clinical Practice II in Polysomnography (2)

Case-based clinical applications course. Course requires competency in complete patient management (patient referral and interview, physician consult, patient study[ies], therapeutic intervention and follow-up of patient compliance). Students will develop the patient history and physical, perform the study, score the patient record, interpret the report, apply therapy, and follow-up patient compliance. Concurrent enrollment in REST 3505. Prerequisites: REST 3502 and REST 3510.

REST 3512. Clinical Practice III in Polysomnography (4)

Clinical applications course providing experience in performing advanced technical procedures, including multiple sleep latency tests, maintenance of wakefulness tests, REM behavior disorders studies, MMPI, movement disorders, TCM, nocturnal seizure disorders, esophageal balloon procedures, and others. Concurrent enrollment in REST 3506. Prerequisites: REST 3502, REST 3510, and REST 3511.

REST 3760. Clinical Applications of Neonatal/Pediatric Respiratory Care (4) F, S

The clinical application of pediatric and neonatal assessments as they relate to selection and use of respiratory care procedures and equipment specific for this patient population. To be taken concurrently with REST 3260.

REST 3770. Clinical Applications of Adult Critical Care (4) F, S

Adult respiratory care in the intensive care setting [shock-trauma, thoracic, burn ICUs] with emphasis on hemodynamic monitoring, ventilation/perfusion monitoring, pulmonary assessment and airway management. To be taken concurrently with REST 3270.

REST 3780. Clinical Applications (2) F, S

Clinical experiences related to REST 3280: rehabilitation, extended care, home care agencies, polysomnography, patient assessment and planning for discharge, and quality management. To be taken concurrently with REST 3280.

REST SI3900. Clinical Simulation Seminar (2 3) F, S

Problem-based clinical concepts course: comprehensive program review including written and clinical simulation examinations.

REST 4610 Advanced Patient Assessment (1-2) F, S, Su

The advanced patient assessment project is designed to be a physician intensive, interactive experience that emphasizes an understanding of diagnostic processes involved in assessing, evaluating, and treating patients with cardiopulmonary diseases.

REST 4620 Health Promotion (1-2) F, S, Su

The health promotion project addresses the growing role of the Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) in patient education, public education, and health promotion in general.

REST 4630 Continuous Quality Improvement (1-2) F, S Su

The continuous quality improvement project enhances an understanding of how to construct and conduct a quality improvement (quality assurance) project in the workplace.

REST 4800. Independent Projects (1-6) F, S, Su

Student designed, instructor approved projects which will further develop cognitive or psychomotor skills for the baccalaureate level respiratory care practitioner. Projects must meet departmental and professional goals and standards and must have instructor approval prior to beginning project. Enrollment by permission only.

REST 4830. Directed Readings (1-3) F, S

Student designed, instructor approved readings which will further develop professional knowledge or understanding for the baccalaureate level respiratory care practitioner. Readings must meet departmental and professional goals and standards and must have instructor approval prior to b beginning. Enrollment by permission only.

REST 4850 International Study Abroad (1-6) Su

The purpose of this course is to provide opportunities for students in health professions to experience a study abroad program that is designed to explore healthcare, culture and clinical experiences.

REST 4990. Senior Seminar (2) S

Moderated discussion and/or laboratory experiences relating to current events in health care, legislative and ethical issues, and emergent technologies in respiratory care.