Gwynedd Mercy University 2026-2027 University Catalog
Fall |
RS or PHL |
Religious studies or Upper-Level Philosophy |
3 |
|
SEM |
Signature Seminar Elective |
3 |
|
ELECTIVE |
Art / Language / Music / ASL |
3 |
|
ELECTIVE |
Health Administration or Health Science |
3 |
|
ELECTIVE |
Health Administration or Health Science |
3 |
|
|
TOTAL |
15 |
Spring |
ELECTIVE |
Eco / Geo / His / Pol Sci / Psy / Soc |
3 |
|
ELECTIVE |
English |
3 |
|
ELECTIVE |
Philosophy( Upper level) |
3 |
|
ELECTIVE |
Health Administration or Health Science |
3 |
|
|
TOTAL |
12 |
TOTAL CREDITS FOR ASSOCIATES DEGREE |
100 |
TOTAL CREDITS FOR BACHELOR of HEALTH SCIENCE DEGREE |
127 |
Attendance Policies: Attendance in all respiratory care courses( didactic, laboratory and clinical) is mandatory. Excused absences are at the discretion of the faculty, and specific attendance requirements will be provided in each of the course syllabi. Documentation of absences may be required.
Course Withdrawal Policies: The program follows the course withdraw policy provided by the University as outlined in the Undergraduate Catalog.
Experiential Learning: Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from off-campus experiential learning opportunities, i. e. clinical rotations at the hospital, and any fees associated with such travel, e. g., parking costs, gas, tolls, train fare, etc. Additionally, students must purchase a stethoscope and scrubs as discussed during the orientation to clinical by the Director of Clinical Education( DCE).
Clinical rotations are scheduled by the DCE and are based on availability and at the DCE’ s discretion.
Other: Students must adhere to the course sequence as outlined in the curriculum. Advancement from one level to the next is based on availability as well as recommendation of program faculty. Students matriculating at Gwynedd Mercy University will be given preference for acceptance over students transferring from other institutions based on academic performance.
Non-Academic Criteria for Admission, Progression and Retention
Technical Standards / Functions: Respiratory therapists are responsible for the care of patients, some of whom are critically ill. They are often required to manage highly complex pieces of equipment, as well as interact with patients to make diagnostic and therapeutic assessments. Respiratory therapists must also be able to communicate with other health care professionals and respect privacy and confidentiality of patient data, information, and communication. Therefore, in order to be successful in the respiratory care program, all applicants must be able to perform, learn and adhere to the following essential functions:
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