GMercyU ’ S RESPIRATORY CARE PROGRAM AWARDED WITH DISTINGUISHED RRT CREDENTIALING SUCCESS AWARD BY CoARC Gwynedd Mercy University ’ s
Respiratory Care Program was presented with the Distinguished Registered Respiratory Therapist ( RRT ) Credentialing Success Award by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care ( CoARC ). The University is among a small group of programs to receive this award , which is given to programs that achieve a 90 % pass rate or higher on the RRT exam .
Programs must meet several other requirements to receive this award , including providing three or more years of outcomes data , holding accreditation without a progress report , having documentation of a 90 % success rate on the RRT exam , and meeting the CoARC standards for TMC scores and retention .
This year marks the seventh consecutive year the Respiratory Care Program has been recognized with this honor by CoARC .
“ Our continued success is directly related to the Program faculty , the support of the University , and the students themselves ,” GMercyU ’ s
Respiratory Care Program Coordinator Randy Solly , MS , RRT , RPFT said . “ The faculty brings a wealth of knowledge to the classroom and can relate life applications to the subject matter they teach , bridging the gap between the classroom and the clinical setting . We are thankful for the support of the University which provides the resources necessary to succeed . And finally , our students ’ drive and determination are the roots of the program ’ s success .”
GMercyU LAUNCHES NEW DIVERSITY , EQUITY , AND INCLUSION CERTIFICATE Gwynedd Mercy University recently announced the launch of the new Diversity , Equity , and Inclusion Certificate . The program will include three tracks : K-12 Education , Higher Education , and Corporate and NGO . The two education tracks will help guide teachers and administrators in developing a social justice mindset as they investigate how social structures affect success in education , especially as schools become increasingly more diverse . The General track will provide students with the tools they need to address the needs of an increasingly diverse society . Graduates of this post-baccalaureate program will become a vital resource for others on how to better serve the needs of people who face institutional and cultural barriers to access and success .
GMercyU STUDENTS TRAVEL TO JAMAICA TO SERVE THE MUSTARD SEED COMMUNITY Gwynedd Mercy University undergraduate Nursing and Social Work students traveled to the Mustard Seed Community in Jamaica for one week in May 2022 .
Mustard Seed Communities is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to providing care to the developing world ’ s most vulnerable populations . The organization works with children and adults with various disabilities to provide loving and lifelong care .
Students provided training to caregivers within the community that is grounded on evidence-based practice . They also had collaborated with other disciplines and professions , all while immersing themselves in the Jamaican culture . By the end of the trip , students formed strong connections with the residents after their many interactions , and assisted in a health clinic .
Prior to traveling , the students researched and developed evidence-based presentations that were related to the needs of the Mustard Seed Communities . This year , the areas of focus included De-Escalating Aggressive Residents , Self-Care for the Caregivers , Trauma Informed Care , and Basic First-Aid and Wound Care . Students were involved in several training programs while there , in which they presented their information to caregivers .
Brianna McDonald ‘ 22 , recent Social Work graduate , attended the trip .
“ After traveling to one of the Mustard Seeds Jamaica locations , Jacob ’ s Ladder , I learned the true meaning of cultural humility . I worked side-by-side with nursing students , residents , and caregivers to provide a week full of love and care ,” Brianna said . “ I was inspired by the residents will power and kindness despite their circumstances , and I left a piece of my heart at Jacob ’ s Ladder . I have found my sense of purpose and a new passion for mission . I would recommend to anyone who is given the opportunity to participate in global learning not to walk but run . You will never look back .”
The first DEI Certificate session begins in January 2023 . To enhance the teaching and learning experience , this program includes a mix of online coursework and three in-person weekend residencies on Gwynedd Mercy University ’ s campus . Students can complete the certificate in just 23 weeks of instruction .
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