Gwynedd Mercy University 2026-2027 University Catalog
Check. Any incidents found on the check will be handled on an individual basis.
7. Drug Screening: Upon request, all students must present results from drug screening to participate in clinical education. Information on drug screening requirements is listed on the Health Form. Students are responsible for the cost of the screening.
8. Tuberculosis Screening: All students are required to undergo Tuberculosis screening on an annual basis. Further testing may be required dependent on individual clinical site requirements. Information on PPD screening is listed on the University’ s Health Form and students are responsible for the cost of the screening.
9. Flu Shot: All students must receive an annual flu shot in the Fall semester prior to the start of clinical rotations.
10. Routine Vaccinations: Students are required to have routine vaccinations which include, but are not limited to: Measles, Mumps, Rubella( MMR), Varicella( Chicken Pox), Tetanus, Diphtheria and Polio( TDaP). Dependent on the dates of immunization, booster vaccinations may be required. Associated costs with vaccinations / boosters are the responsibility of the student.
11. COVID-19 Vaccination: Students are required to follow University policy regarding COVID-19 vaccination and it is the Program faculty’ s expectation that all students be fully vaccinated prior to the start of their clinical rotations. Students are required to provide documentation of COVID- 19 vaccination before attending clinical. COVID-19 vaccination requirements are set by the clinical sites and the Program must adhere to them. In extreme circumstances, exemptions may be honored at the discretion of the faculty and clinical site; however, the student must realize that such exemptions may limit or eliminate all clinical locations that the student can attend. If a clinical site allows an exemption, the student must follow all screening requirements and is responsible for any associated costs.
Professional Disposition and Conduct: Students must behave professionally and follow the guidelines provided in University publications and the Program and Clinical Manuals.
Testing Requirements: The program follows the University’ s policy regarding testing and academic integrity. Additionally, since the program is competency based, all students are required to successfully complete competency testing as outlines in the Program and Clinical Manuals.
Technology Requirements: All students in the Respiratory Care Program are required to enroll in a webbased program known as Trajecsys prior to entry into the clinical component of the program. Trajecsys is used to maintain and track attendance, clinical performance, and clinical competencies. Information on how to register with Trajecsys will be provided by the Director of Clinical Education during the orientation to clinical. All fees for this service will be the responsibility of the student.
Professional Memberships: Student membership in the American Association for Respiratory Care( AARC), the professional society for respiratory care is a requirement of the program. Student membership of the AARC is offered at a reduced rate and is the responsibility of the student. Membership in the AARC automatically qualifies the student for membership in the Pennsylvania Society for Respiratory Care( PSRC) at no additional cost.
Costs: As noted above there are additional costs outside of tuition associated with this major. These include but are not limited to vaccinations, travel, parking, books, scrub suits, professional society memberships, clinical record-keeping software( i. e., Trajecsys), and equipment required for clinical rotations. These costs vary dependent on clinical site and insurance coverage. Students can expect approximate costs for the above to range from $ 500- $ 1200 while matriculating in the program.
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