Health Professions Viewbook | Page 2

HEALTH PROFESSIONS Whether you want to become a nurse, respiratory therapist, occupational therapist, or another health care profession, Gwynedd Mercy University has you covered. GMercyU has built a reputation for innovation and leadership in the healthcare industry that spans more than 60 years. Our reputation for training health care professionals who provide compassionate care that focuses on the whole patient is well known. There are so many opportunities to make a difference in the health care field, so all you have to do is decide which is the best path for you and GMercyU will help you get there. Medical Laboratory Science Nursing Occupational Science/Occupational Therapy (3+2 Degree Option) Public Health (4+1 Degree Option) Respiratory Care Radiation Therapy Radiologic Technology MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE As a medical laboratory scientist, you’ll identify sources of disease and determine the validity of data that allows physicians to diagnose patients. Whether analyzing blood and tissue samples, matching blood types, looking for cellular abnormalities, or identifying parasites and bacteria, you’ll help make a difference in people’s lives through real-world problem-solving in a clinical lab. Program Highlights • GMercyU’s 3+1 program allows you to graduate with a bachelor’s degree and the preparation needed to gain certification as a medical laboratory scientist (MLS) by passing the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) boards • Access to the latest biomedical instruments and computer programs • Exciting opportunities to explore specialized areas such as cytology (working with DNA & RNA), immunology, biotechnology, and applied molecular technology as part of a special articulation agreement with Jefferson