Gwynedd Mercy University ( v 8-11-21 )
AY2021-2022 Graduate Academic Catalog
• Demonstrate ability to apply information learned from the classroom to a therapeutic practice environment .
Behavioral and Social Attributes
• Demonstrate mature and professional behaviors with other students , faculty , colleagues , and clients .
• Be receptive and open to mentor feedback about academic or fieldwork performance and adherence to academic and fieldwork policies and procedures .
• Establish and maintain a therapeutic relationship with clients .
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with others .
Students should review the Technical Standards for the MSOT program carefully and identify if additional support is needed for any portion ( didactic and clinical ) of the MSOT program . Students are encouraged to contact the Student Accessibility Services Office to arrange an individualized consultation to discuss any support services or accommodations they may need .
Compliance Requirements and Clearances : Occupational therapy students must be compliant with all clearance and health and wellness requirements . At the onset of the Program , students will be sent information and instructions for access to the Complio system . Clearance and health and wellness requirements are annual , so they will need to be redone the following year to remain in compliance . Failure to adhere to the required compliance deadlines may result in course grade deductions and a non-approval to register for the subsequent Program term . Clearance and health and wellness requirements for the Entry-level Master of Science in Occupational Therapy Program include : PA State Police background check , PA child abuse clearance , FBI fingerprints , completion of Act 126 —“ Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting Training ” ( Please note that this is a 3-hour online training certificate and NOT the PA child abuse clearance , American Heart Association Heartsaver First Aid , CPR , AED Certification ( Please note that no exceptions will be made for any other certification ), Medical history / physical examination , Vaccinations that include MMR , Varicella , Hepatitis B , Tdap , Tuberculosis , Drug Screening , Flu Shot , and Meningitis . An adverse background check can restrict a student ’ s ability to access fieldwork , affect a graduate ’ s ability to sit for the NBCOT ® certification examination , or attain state licensure as an occupational therapist .
Professional Disposition and Conduct : Students are required to adhere to standards of professional behavior . Professional standards include promptness , collaboration , cooperation , dedication to learning , presenting oneself appropriately , proper oral and written communication , and ethical behavior . Professional behavior includes but not limited to attendance ; arrival to class on time , active listening ; punctuality ; no instant messaging , emailing , social internet browsing , or phone activity ( phone may stay on vibrate mode in case of emergency notification ). Students are expected to email course instructor if they are missing a class . If a student wants to record a class session or transmit a class session to another student ( audio or video ), permission from the course instructor is required . It is a student conduct violation to download recorded lectures , labs , and meetings to a computer , upload them to the internet , or otherwise share , transmit or publish such recordings without the prior written consent of all participants ( unless the professor has agreed in writing to such action and the recording is a recording of the professor ’ s class ). Course instructors reserve the right to deduct up to 5 points off the student ’ s final course grade for violation ( s ) of professional standards or behaviors . Students will be notified in writing if an unprofessional act was identified as well as the amount of deduction from the students ’ final grade .
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