Gwynedd Mercy University
AY2020-2021 / Undergraduate Academic Catalog
These criteria include the following five areas : 1 . observation ; 2 . communications ; 3 . motor function ; 4 . intellectual-conceptual , integrative , and quantitative abilities ; and 5 . behavioral and social attributes .
Professional Conduct Students are responsible for exhibiting conduct that is appropriate to their professional training and education . Each program will distribute a handbook that indicates standards and policies of appropriate professional conduct .
Academic Policies in the Health Professions Credit Requirements Students accepted into a program of study are expected to complete all courses at Gwynedd Mercy University . Students transferring to Gwynedd Mercy University will have all previous course work completed at regionally accredited institutions evaluated for transfer and will be expected to complete all remaining program requirements at Gwynedd Mercy University . The School of Nursing and Health Professions requires a minimum of forty-five ( 45 ) credits as a residency requirement for all students transferring into a bachelor ’ s degree program . A residency requirement of thirty credits are required for students transferring into an associate degree program .
Probation in a Health Profession Program Upon the recommendation of the faculty in the student ’ s program , a student is placed on probation . Probational recommendations are made when the student does not meet the standards of academic performance or professional standards . Students placed on probation for program- specific requirements will be notified in writing by the Program Director .
Dismissal from a Health Profession Program Upon the recommendation of the faculty in the student ’ s program , a student may be dismissed from a health program . Dismissal is based on the failure to meet academic or professional standards . The student will be informed of dismissal by the Dean and / or the Program Director . Dismissal from a health program does not necessarily mean dismissal from the University .
Clinical Affiliations Clinical education at hospitals and other institutions , which provide fieldwork experiences , are required by all health programs . The program faculty in Radiation Therapy and Respiratory Care are responsible for the selection , approval and assignment of all clinical experiences . Although individual student needs will be recognized , the final placement decisions are made by the program faculty . Students are responsible for transportation , fees , self-support , and for following the rules and regulations of the clinical affiliate to which they are assigned . The student ’ s conduct must be consistent with the standards of the University , clinical affiliate and the profession .
Each student must carry malpractice insurance , which covers injuries arising out of the rendering of or failure to render professional services . All students must provide a health examination form upon admission . Specific information will be given to all accepted students on health forms and immunizations . Student emergency health care while at a clinical affiliate is handled in accordance with the clinical affiliate ’ s policy and is the direct responsibility of the student .
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