Gwynedd Mercy University
AY2021-2022 Undergraduate Academic Catalog
Non-Academic Criteria for Admission , Progression and Retention
Technical Standards An applicant to the Medical Laboratory Science Program must , with or without reasonable accommodation , have sufficient :
• Visual acuity to be able to identify microscopic structures , cells , and organisms ; to operate analytical instruments appropriately and safely without substantially endangering students , coworkers and patients .
• Fine motor skills and manual dexterity to obtain and manipulate specimens , reagents , instruments , and analytical equipment according to established guidelines with speed , accuracy , precision , and in a manner that does not endanger others .
• Communication skills to effectively convey and / or explain results to other health care personnel , both within and outside the laboratory .
• Interactive skills to maintain cooperative and productive working relationships with patients and other health care professionals .
• Emotional stability to exercise appropriate judgment in responding to emergency situations that may be present in the health care environment .
• Ability to effectively handle stressful situations .
• Ability , with or without reasonable accommodation , to safely perform all core tasks required of a medical laboratory scientist .
All standards were formulated to be in compliance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans With Disability Act .
Affiliate Program Clearances and Policies / Procedures : Students accepted to an affiliate MLS program must follow all pre-admission clearance procedures as stated by that program . In addition , all policies , such as confidentiality , dress code , professional liability insurance and professional standards must be adhered to . Failure to comply may result in dismissal from the affiliate MLS program and the University ’ s MLS Program . Students must maintain health insurance coverage for the duration of the MLS Program .
Program Name : Bachelor of Health Science in Occupational Science Degree Level : The Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy offers a 5 ¼ year dual degree program in Occupational Science ( BHS ) and Occupational Therapy ( MSOT ). Program Director / Coordinator : Thomas Mernar
Accreditation , Certification , and Credentialing Requirements : The Bachelor of Health Science ( BHS ) in Occupational Science Program is a dual degree program with the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy ( MSOT ) Program . The entry-level occupational therapy master ’ s degree program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education ( ACOTE ) of the American Occupational Therapy Association ( AOTA ), located at 6116 Executive Boulevard , Suite 200 , North Bethesda , MD 20852-4929 . ACOTE ’ s telephone number c / o AOTA is ( 301 ) 652-AOTA and its Web address is
www . acoteonline . org .
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