Gwynedd Mercy University
AY2022-2023 Undergraduate Academic Catalog
These courses are competency-based . Competency is defined as accurately performing procedures on a consistent basis , not just once . Each rotation requires that the student attend the scheduled days to attain competency in the rotation . Competencies will be achieved if at the completion of the scheduled rotation all required experiences are acceptable and the scheduled number of required clinical days during these rotations is completed . These are the requirements needed to achieve the grade of an “ A .” If the student is unable to attend a scheduled clinical day for reason of illness , he / she will have the opportunity to electively complete the required days during that semester . These days can be completed during scheduled time off which occur periodically during the semester rotations ; however , the time cannot be scheduled when the University is closed . If the student elects to complete the required scheduled days of practice during this rotation , it must be done prior to the start of the next semester . The student also may elect not to complete the scheduled rotation days and receive a decrease in his / her grade . Failure to comply with recommendations within the specified time period will result in dismissal from the program . In the event of inclement weather and the University is closed , students do not report to clinical , the student must notify the clinical site that the University is closed . The combination of Clinical hours and didactic hours shall not exceed 40 hours perweek .
The following is the grading system for the required clinical attendance during the specific rotations :
Zero Absences |
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A |
1 – 2 Absences |
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B counseling / warning ( written and verbal ) is given that 1 or 2 days are incomplete |
3 – 4 Absences |
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C student will be placed on probation |
More than 4 |
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F ( and will result in dismissal from the program ) |
Note : One clinical day is equal to eight ( 8 ) hours .
All clinical course requirements must be completed and submitted by the specified deadline , via Trajecsys . Failure to do so will result in a decrease in final course grade . Students must complete all clinical course work prior to the start of next semester . Students not in compliance will be dismissed from the program .
Didactic Education There are NO excused absences from RTS courses . In cases of emergency or illness , the student is to notify Mrs . Rose Troutman , Program Director by calling 267-448-1429 or e-mail her at
troutman . r @ gmercyu . edu or Clinical Coordinator , Ms . Lorraine Quarles , at 215-448- 1451 or
quarles . l @ gmercyu . edu as well as the instructor for the class , no later than 8:00 a . m . Excessive absences from class will result in counseling for the student and a decrease in the student ’ s final grade .
Excessive absenteeism will result in the student being placed on probation and will have a grade reduction for the specific course in which the absences occur . No improvement in attendance will result in dismissal from the program . ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY FOR ALL CONCENTRATION COURSES .
Tardiness Clinical Education Tardiness is defined as not being at the assigned area and prepared for clinical assignment at the designated starting time . Students will be counseled regarding lateness ; additionally , students who are late more than 2 times during a clinical rotation will be counseled and placed on
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