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and equitable treatment of all. The following Code of Student Conduct was established to support these goals. These standards are to be followed at all University functions on or off campus. In general, each standard is intended to bring benefit to others and to confront those behaviors that may cause physical or psychological harm to another. The standards assume that individual members of the Gwynedd Mercy University community value loyalty, truthfulness, and contractual fidelity. The student conduct process at Gwynedd Mercy University is not intended to punish students; rather, it exists to protect the interests of the community and to challenge those whose behavior is not in accordance with our policies. Sanctions are intended to challenge students’ moral and ethical decision-making and to help them bring their behavior into accord with our community expectations. When a student is unable to conform to their behavior to the community’ s expectations, the student conduct process may determine that the student should no longer share in the privilege of participating in this community. Authority for the enforcement of university regulations and policy rests with the Vice President for Enrollment and Student Services, who may designate as Administrative Hearing Officers other members of the University community. Gwynedd Mercy University students are responsible for knowing the information, policies and procedures outlined in this document. The University reserves the right to make changes to this code as necessary, and once those changes are posted online, they are in effect. Students are encouraged to check online for the Student Handbook for updated versions of all policies and procedures.
Professional Liability: All students enrolled in the Radiation Therapy Program are required to carry Professional Liability Insurance. This policy is arranged by the business office of the University; the insurance company is Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company. It has a yearly term under a local agent. Copies of the policy contract are held in the University’ s Business Office.
Sophomore, Junior and Senior, Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Health Science students are billed accordingly.
RESPIRATORY CARE Program Name: Respiratory Care Degree: Bachelor of Health Science, Associate of Science Program Accreditation Status: Full Continuing Accreditation— Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care Program Modality: On-ground Program Director: William Randall Solly
Program Description: The field of Respiratory Care is a rewarding and rapidly growing health profession concentrating in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with cardiopulmonary abnormalities. Gwynedd Mercy University’ s Respiratory Care Program( the Program) is a nationally recognized program and highly respected in the Philadelphia region.
The Program follows a“ three-plus-one” model and provides a true career ladder allowing for practice at multiple levels. The first three years represent the Associate Degree( AS), where the primary goal is to provide the student with the knowledge, skills, professional attitudes and behaviors to practice as a safe, competent, caring, and compassionate health care professional. In the final year, the student can earn the Bachelor of Health Science Degree( BHS), where additional coursework can be secured to prepare the therapist to practice in leadership, education, or service capacity. Upon graduation from either the AS or BHS program, the student will be able to sit for their credential examinations and upon successful completion, obtain a license to practice respiratory therapy.