Gwynedd Mercy University AY2022-2023 Undergraduate Academic Catalog sitting and standing balance activities .
• Demonstrate eye-hand coordination , postural control , strength , endurance , and integrated function of the senses ( vision , hearing , smell , and touch ) during the therapeutic process .
Intellectual-conceptual Abilities
• Demonstrate verbal and written insight into one ’ s own academic and clinical performance .
• Demonstrate the mental capacity to understand , problem solve , and make judgments in order to promote ethical reasoning .
• Demonstrate ability to collect , document , and analyze evaluation data and implement client- centered and occupation-based interventions .
Integrative and Quantitative Abilities
• Demonstrate the mental capacity to understand , problem solve , and make judgments in order to promote safety .
• Intellectual capacities to measure , evaluate , calculate , reason , analyze and synthesize information specific to client care .
• Demonstrate ability to apply information learned from the classroom to a therapeutic practice environment .
Behavioral and Social Attributes
• Demonstrate mature and professional behaviors with other students , faculty , colleagues , and clients .
• Be receptive and open to mentor feedback about academic or fieldwork performance and adherence to academic and fieldwork policies and procedures .
• Establish and maintain a therapeutic relationship with clients .
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with others .
Students should review the Technical Standards carefully and identify if additional supports are needed for any portion ( didactic and clinical ) of the Occupational Science and / or Occupational Therapy programs . Students are encouraged to contact the Student Accessibility Services Office to arrange an individualized consultation to discuss any support services or accommodations they may need .
Compliance Requirements and Clearances : Occupational Science students in their senior year must be compliant with all clearance and health and wellness requirements . At the onset of the senior year , students will be sent information and instructions for access to the Complio system . Clearance and health and wellness requirements are annual , so they will need to be redone the following year to remain in compliance . Failure to adhere to the required compliance deadlines may result in course grade deductions and a non-approval to register for the subsequent Program term . Clearance and health and wellness requirements for the Occupational Science Program include : PA State Police background check , PA child abuse clearance , FBI fingerprints , completion of Act 126 — “ Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting Training ” ( Please note that this is a 3-hour online training certificate and NOT the PA child abuse clearance , American Heart Association Heartsaver First Aid , CPR , AED Certification ( Please note that no exceptions will be made for any other certification ), Medical history / physical examination , Vaccinations that include MMR , Varicella , Hepatitis B , Tdap , Tuberculosis , Drug Screening , Flu Shot , and Meningitis . An adverse background check can restrict a student ’ s ability to access fieldwork , affect a graduate ’ s ability to later sit for the NBCOT ® certification examination , or attain state licensure as an occupational therapist .
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