Gwynedd Mercy University
AY2020-2021 / Undergraduate Academic Catalog
submitted to the Campus Health Office before classes begin in the Fall . Students without completed health forms will not be permitted in any clinical site .
4 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation ( CPR ) Certification or re-certification is required before beginning clinical education experiences in any health care facility . Copies must be submitted to the Program Director ’ s office in Maguire Hall to be placed in the student ’ s file .
5 Health Insurance Coverage : Students must carry health insurance while in the Radiation Therapy Program . This health insurance can be obtained through the University if the student does not have personal coverage . Confirmation of health insurance coverage must be submitted to the Program Director by the beginning of each academic year .
6 All students enrolled in the Program are required to carry liability insurance through the University . A fee for this insurance will be charged to the student ’ s account .
7 Child Abuse History Clearance : All students enrolled in the Program are required to have a Child Abuse History Clearance . This is accomplished by completing a Child Abuse History Clearance Form . Instructions to obtain the form will be emailed to the student via the Program Director .
8 Criminal Background Check : All students enrolled in Radiation Therapy Program are required to have a criminal background check performed . To order your criminal background check go to
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9 Drug Screening : 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 .
10 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 .
11 Flu Shot : All students must receive a flu shot by November 1st of each year .
Additionally , all students in the Bachelor of Science and the Bachelor of Health Science degree in Radiation Therapy will be required in enroll in Tracejsys , in the Junior Year of the program , in order to maintain and track clinical competencies . The fee for this service is initially billed in RTS 204 , as part of the requirements of the clinical experiences and will continue throughout the remainder of the program . Graduates of the Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Health Science degree are eligible and required to apply to the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists ( ARRT ) to sit for the Registry Examination in Radiation Therapy .
Radiation Therapy Bachelor of Health Science Degree Major Requirements : RTS 200 , 202 , 203 , 204 , 208 , 209 , 303 , 304 , 305 , 306 , 307 , 308 , 320 , 400 , 402 , 403 , 404 , 406 , 407 , 408 , 409 , 410 ; HS 208 , 305 , 403 ; PSY 111 and all Seminar courses , etc . as described in curriculum sheet . Prerequisites : BIO 107 , 107L , 108 , 108L ; CIS 101 ; COM 101 ; ENG 101 ; MTH 141 or 142 .
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