SLCC Articulation: Respiratory Therapy

Accepted Courses from SLCC to Weber State University

Salt Lake Community College

Respiratory Therapy Prerequisites

Complete the Following Courses and/or Equivalents at SLCC

Course Number Course Name Credit Hours
ENGL 1010 Intro to Writing 3
ENGL 2010 Intermediate Writing 3
PSY 1010 General Psychology 3
BIOL 2320 Human Anatomy with Lab 4
BIOL 2420 Human Physiology with Lab 4
NSG 2900 Pathophysiology 3

Select 1 Course from the Following

Course Number Course Name Credit Hours
COMM 1010 Elementary of Effective Communication 3
COMM 1020 *Principles of Public Speaking 3
COMM 1120 *Interpersonal Communications 3

Select 1 Course from the Following

Course Number Course Name Credit Hours
CHEM 1010 *Introductory Chemistry  3
CHEM 1110 Elementary Chemistry  4

Select 1 Course from the Following

Course Number Course Name Credit Hours
BIOL 2060 Microbiology with Lab 4
BIOL 2140 Microbiology 3

Select 1 Course from the Following

Course Number Course Name Credit Hours
MATH 1030 *Quantitative Reasoning  3
MATH 1040 *Intro to Statistics  3
MATH 1050 *College Algebra  4
MATH 1065 Survey Pre-Calculus 5
MATH 1080 Accelerated Pre-Calculus 5

*symbolize courses that are recommended and more common

**Please see SLCC Advisor for help with E.M.T. or C.N.A.**

Minimum credits required for AA/AS: 60+

Please consult with your SLCC Advisor for any additional required/elective credits needed to fulfill all necessary requirements for an AS Degree. 

Weber State University

Bachelors of Respiratory Therapy Program

**Students must apply and be accepted into the REST Program.**

Complete the Following Courses and/or Equivalents at WSU

Weber Respiratory Therapy Prerequisites Requirements 

Course Number Course Name Credit Hours
REST 1540 Survey of Respiratory Therapy (Avl ONL) 1
REST 1560 Multi-Skilled Health Care Worker  1
OR Certified Nursing Assistant Course OR EMT

1st Year Respiratory Therapy Program Requirements 

Course Number Course Name Credit Hours
REST 2140 Intro. To Basic Therapeutic Modalities Lab 1
REST 2160 Equipment Management Lab 3
REST 2210 Elementary Cardiopulmonary A and Phy 3
REST 2230 Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology 2
REST 2250 Basic Patient Assessment 2
REST 2270 App. of  Cardiopulmonary Diagnostics 4
REST 2300 Basic Modalities in Respiratory Care I 3
REST 2310 Basic Modalities in Respiratory Care II 3
REST 2320 Essentials of Mechanical Ventilation 2
REST 2330 Entry Level Respiratory Therapy Review 1
REST 2520 Principles of Pharmacology 2
REST 2700 Clinical Applications 4
REST 2710 Specialty Clinical Experiences 1
REST 2720 Clinical Applications 3

**2nd year, students will begin 3000 level & higher REST Classes.**

**Curriculum/Program requirements are subject to change without notice**

**Bachelors of Science Respiratory Therapy; students will end with a Bachelors of Science in Respiratory Therapy. Upper Division Electives are required, please see a Weber State Health Professions Advisor for course list.**

Please consult with your WSU Advisor regarding additional required/elective credits needed to fulfill all necessary requirements for a BS Degree.

Source Credit Hours
Transfer Credits from SLCC 60+
Total SLCC & WSU Credits  120+

This is only a recommended transfer articulation guide and should only be used as such. To avoid mis-advisement please consult with both your SLCC & WSU Advisor for further information.

For Prerequisites, Application, Advising, and Advising Videos

Website: www.weber.edu/chpadvising

 

Contact your Advisor

Health Professions Admissions Advisement Office
Phone:   1-801-626-6136
E-mail:  healthprofessions@weber.edu