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This program admits new students alternating Spring and Fall semesters (every 18 months). The next class will start in January 2012; the following class will start in August 2013. Application deadline is May 1, 2011 for the 2012 class and March 1, 2013 for the 2013 class. For more information please contact the Health Science Advisor. |
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Health Science Advisor
Office: Taylor 254
Telephone: (435) 879-4809
jhale@dixie.edu |
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Program Director, Respiratory Therapy
Office: Taylor 255
Telephone: (435) 879-4961
bills@dixie.edu |
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Director of Clinical Education, Respiratory Therapy
Office: Taylor 256
Telephone: (435) 879-4962
harrison@dixie.edu |
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Dixie State College of Utah offers an Associate of Applied Science degree in Respiratory Therapy. Students admitted to this program are eligible to sit their state and national board exams under the CoARC Letter of Review status; our program accreditation identifying number is 200565. Graduates from this program are eligible to become credentialed as National Board for Respiratory Care [N.B.R.C.] Certified or Registered Respiratory Therapists (C.R.T. and R.R.T.). These credentials allow therapists to become licensed to practice respiratory care in Utah and throughout the USA and Canada. The following information is provided for students or applicants. |
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The program requires four consecutive school terms [semesters] and graduates receive an A.A.S. [Associate of Applied Science] degree in Respiratory Therapy. |
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Application deadline for the program is March 1, 2013 for the next class. Late applications will be accepted but will be reviewed only if the on-time applicants do not meet selection criteria. Students who will be able to complete all prerequisites, including a CNA course, by the end of the summer term are eligible to apply for the class beginning in the fall of 2013.
Spring 2013 Respiratory Therapy Application |
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Admission to the respiratory therapy program is based upon academic performance in both general education and specific program prerequisite courses, in addition to other selection criteria, including:
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Submission of a complete Program Application on or before the deadline [March 1 for Fall 2013];
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Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.25 or higher;
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Completion of specified program prerequisite courses (listed below) with a grade of "C" or better;
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Individual interview with the Respiratory Therapy Program Selection Committee; and
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Certification in CPR and as a C.N.A.
Additional factors that will be taken into consideration for program admission include previous health care experience and weighted GPA in specific prerequisite courses. A criminal background check and selected immunizations will be required upon acceptance to the program; please refer to the Program Application for specific immunization and fee information.
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ENGL 1010 |
Introduction to Writing |
3 |
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ENGL 2010 |
Intermediate Writing |
3 |
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BIOL 2420/2425 |
Human Physiology & Lab |
4 |
**PSY 1010 or 1100 OR
SOC 1010, 1020, or 1200 |
General Psychology
Intro to Sociology |
3 |
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QL (Math 1030, 1040, or 1050) |
(Math course to satisfy QL requirement)
Math 1030 is the recommended math course; successful completion of any QL course meets program requirements |
3-4 |
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CHEM 1010 or 1110/1115 |
Introduction to Chemistry |
3-5 |
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25-26 |
** Applicants may take any of the specified Psychology or Sociology courses as a program prerequisite, only ONE of these courses is required. Either chemistry course listed is acceptable, it is not necessary to complete a chemistry lab (however, the chemistry lab may be needed to satisfy general education graduation requirements).
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Students must complete specified prerequisite courses (and the CNA course) prior to admission to the Respiratory Therapy Program. Respiratory Therapy Program courses include 59 semester hours that must be completed sequentially. Classes are admitted every other year starting in Spring 2012, and will graduate after four consecutive semesters.
Classes are taught at the Taylor Health Sciences building of the Dixie State campus, specific class schedules will vary each semester. However, students should plan to attend classes during the day three days of the week for approximately 4-8 hours of class time per day. Clinical courses will be taught at Dixie Regional Medical Center [St. George], Valley View Medical Center [Cedar City], and at selected home care/DME services and sleep labs. During the first semester there is no clinical practice (so plan on 3 days/week, approximately 8:30 am to 4:30 pm on Tues-Wed and 8:30 am to 12:00 on Thursday); during semesters 2, 3, and 4 students will have approximately 2 days of classes on campus and 2 days of clinical practice per week. Clinical schedules will be determined individually between students and clinical instructors so there is some flexibility in this scheduling.
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RESP 1010 |
Introduction to Respiratory Therapy and Medical Terminology |
2 |
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RESP 2020 |
Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology |
3 |
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RESP 2030 |
Introduction to Human Pathophysiology |
3 |
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RESP 2040 |
Respiratory Care Therapeutics I |
3 |
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RESP 2041 |
Laboratory Practice/Therapeutics I |
2 |
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RESP 2050 |
Introduction to Pharmacology |
3 |
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RESP 2060 |
Patient Assessment |
2 |
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RESP 2065 |
Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology |
3 |
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RESP 2070 |
Respiratory Care Therapeutics II |
3 |
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RESP 2071 |
Laboratory Practice/Therapeutics II |
2 |
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RESP 2100 |
Clinical Practice I |
5 |
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RESP 2200 |
Cardiopulmonary Diagnostics |
3 |
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RESP 2300 |
Introduction to Mechanical Ventilation |
3 |
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RESP 2301 |
Laboratory/Adult Mechanical Ventilation |
2 |
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RESP 2310 |
Clinical Practice II |
5 |
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RESP 3005 |
Critical Care/ACLS |
3 |
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RESP 2400 |
Alternative Site and Subacute Respiratory Care |
1 |
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RESP 3020 |
Neonatal/Pediatric Respiratory Care |
2 |
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RESP 3021 |
Laboratory Practice/Neonatal Care |
2 |
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RESP 3100 |
Clinical Practice III |
5 |
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RESP 3150 |
Critical Thinking Seminar/NBRC Review |
2 |
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