Gwynedd Mercy University
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog
Professional Disposition and Conduct : Gwynedd Mercy University operates as a learning community under specific and explicit norms of behavior . These standards have , as their purpose , the desire to maintain respect for the rights of individuals , respect for freedom of thought and expression , and fair and equitable treatment of all . The following Code of Student Conduct was established to support these goals . These standards are to be followed at all University functions on or off campus . In general , each standard is intended to bring benefit to others and to confront those behaviors that may cause physical or psychological harm to another . The standards assume that individual members of the Gwynedd Mercy University community value loyalty , truthfulness , and contractual fidelity . The student conduct process at Gwynedd Mercy University is not intended to punish students ; rather , it exists to protect the interests of the community and to challenge those whose behavior is not in accordance with our policies . Sanctions are intended to challenge students ’ moral and ethical decisionmaking 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 insurance company is Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company . 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 .
RESPIRATORY CARE
Program Name : Respiratory Care Degree : Bachelor of Health Science , Associate of Science Program Accreditation Status : Full Continuing Accreditation – Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care Program Type : Term Program Modality : On-ground Program Director / Coordinator : William Solly , MS , RRT , RPFT
Description The field of Respiratory Care is a rewarding and rapidly growing health profession concentrating in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with cardiopulmonary abnormalities . Gwynedd Mercy University ’ s Respiratory Care Program ( the Program ) is a nationally recognized program and highly respected in the Philadelphia region .
The Program follows a ‘ three-plus-one ' model and provides a true career ladder allowing for practice at multiple levels . The first three years represent the Associate Degree ( AS ), where the primary goal is to
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