Gwynedd Mercy University
AY2021-2022 Undergraduate Academic Catalog
will be provided by the Director of Clinical Education at the time of the orientation to clinical . Students are responsible for the cost of the Criminal Background Check . * Drug Screening : Upon request all students must present results from drug screening to participate in clinical education . Information on drug screening requirements are listed on the Health Form . Students are responsible for the cost of the screening . * Tuberculosis Screening : All students must present yearly results from a tuberculosis screening in order to participate in clinical education . Information on PPD screening is listed on the Health Form . Students are responsible for the cost of the screening . * Flu Shot : All students must receive an annual flu shot . * Covid-19 vaccination : Students are required to follow university policy regarding Covid-19 vaccination . Additionally , all students are required to provide documentation of Covid-19 vaccination before attending clinical .
Professional Disposition and Conduct : Students are required to conduct themselves in a professional manner and follow the guidelines provided in university publications and the Program and Clinical Manuals .
Testing Requirements : The program follows the university ’ s policy regarding testing and academic integrity . Additionally , since the program is competency based , all students are required to successfully complete competency testing as outlines in the Program and Clinical Manuals .
Technology Requirements : All students in the Respiratory Care Program are required to enroll in Tracejsys , prior to entry into clinical component of the program , in order to maintain and track attendance , clinical performance and clinical competencies . Information will be provided by the Director of Clinical Education during the orientation to clinical and the fee for this service will be the responsibility of the student .
Professional Liability / Health Insurance Coverage : Professional liability insurance will be provided by the university . However , all students are required to provide their own health insurance prior to entry into clinical .
Other : All students should successfully complete NBRC Therapist Multiple Choice Examination and the NBRC Clinical Simulation Examination ( RRT examinations ) prior to completion of the fourth year of the program . Students eligible for the BHS degree after the third year ( due to the acceptance of transfer credits ) should complete the RRT credentialing process within one year of graduation to maintain good standing with the program . Membership in the professional society is provided at a reduced ( student ) rate and is a requirement of the program . As noted above , students are required to purchase and maintain an online clinical management and tracking system ( Trajecsys ), designed to record clinical attendance , activity logs , clinical check offs / competencies and evaluations .
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