Gwynedd Mercy University
AY2021-2022 Undergraduate Academic Catalog
the community and to challenge those whose behavior is not in accordance with our policies . Sanctions are intended to challenge students ’ moral and ethical decision-making and to help them bring their behavior into accord with our community expectations . When a student is unable to conform to their behavior to the community ’ s expectations , the student conduct process may determine that the student should no longer share in the privilege of participating in this community . Authority for the enforcement of University regulations and policy rests with the Vice President for Enrollment and Student Services , who may designate as Administrative Hearing Officers other members of the University community . Gwynedd Mercy University students are responsible for knowing the information , policies and procedures outlined in this document . The University reserves the right to make changes to this code as necessary , and once those changes are posted online , they are in effect . Students are encouraged to check online for the Student Handbook for updated versions of all policies and procedures .
Professional Liability : All students enrolled in the Radiation Therapy Program are required to carry Professional Liability Insurance . This policy is arranged by the business office of the University ; the insuring company is ACORD ®, Artex Risk Solutions , Inc . ( CB ) Two Pierce Place Itasca IL 60143-3141 . It has a yearly term under a local agent . Copies of the policy contract are held in the University ’ s Business Office . Sophomore , Junior and Senior , Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Health Science students are billed accordingly .
Program Name : Respiratory Care Degree Level AS and BHS Program Accreditation Status : Full Continuing Accreditation – Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care Type Term Modality On-ground Program Director / Coordinator : William Solly
Description Respiratory Care is a rewarding and rapidly growing Health Profession concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of patients with abnormalities associated with the process of breathing . A respiratory care professional can practice as a Certified Respiratory Therapist ( CRT ) or as a Registered Respiratory Therapist ( RRT ). Additional coursework can be secured to prepare the therapist to practice in a leadership , education or service capacity . The respiratory care program at Gwynedd Mercy University provides a true career ladder and is a three-plus- one program allowing for practice at multiple levels . The first three years represent the Associate Degree and the final year , the Bachelor of Health Science Degree ( BHS ). The primary goal of the respiratory care program is to provide the student the knowledge , skills , and professional attitudes and behaviors to practice as a safe , competent , caring , and compassionate health care professional .
Associate of Science Degree in Respiratory Care - The Associate of Science Degree in Respiratory Care is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care ( CoARC ) and is an Entry into Respiratory Care Professional Practice Program . It consists of three years and is broken down as follows : The First-Year consists of general studies rich in the natural sciences , mathematics , and liberal arts disciplines . It is designed to prepare students for the respiratory care concentration courses taken in the second and third year .
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