Gwynedd Mercy University
AY2020-2021 / Undergraduate Academic Catalog
designed for demonstration and practice . Laboratory sessions will frequently entail presentations and demonstrations by faculty , physicians and / or other health care professionals with knowledge and expertise in a variety of advanced topics . The clinical courses are both observational and performance in nature . The student will observe advanced procedures and modalities with the intention of gaining confidence and familiarity . After exposure and observation , the student will perform procedures and modalities until competency is assessed . Competency is followed by repeated practice and skill refinement . The ultimate goal is mastery and a high degree of expertise . Students in the third year of the program are expected to possess a relatively high degree of expertise and mastery with the skills and modalities addressed in the second year . The clinical component of the third year will entail clinical rotations two days a week in both the fall and spring semesters and approximately two weeks of clinical rotations in between semesters . Rotations are of an advanced nature and entail specialties , The specialty rotations will occur in a variety of clinical sites to include : large university-teaching hospitals , pediatric and neonatal centers , community hospitals , and alternate care sites ; such as , home care and sub- acute care .
Upon completion of the third year of the program , the student will receive an associate degree in respiratory care and be eligible to sit for the NBRC the Therapist Multiple Choice Examination . Successful completion of the Therapist Multiple Choice Examination at a designated ( low ) cut score levels grants the student the Certified Respiratory Therapist ( CRT ) credential and allows the student to apply for a license to practice in the State of Pennsylvania .
Upon completion of the NBRC Therapist Multiple Choice Examination at a designated ( high ) cut score level , the student is eligible to sit for the NBRC Clinical Simulation Examination . Upon successful completion of this examination , the student is granted the title of Registered Respiratory Therapist ( RRT ) and the receipt of an exclusive registry number . The RRT is the terminal credential in the profession of respiratory care and the highest level of professional practice . All students should aspire to achieve this level of credentialing . Additional specialty examinations and credentials are available and can be addressed by the program faculty . Entry into the third year of the program requires acceptable academic standing and approval of the program faculty .
The fourth year is the baccalaureate level of the program . It is designed as a degree completion program that enhances the liberal arts and adds health science electives geared towards professional leadership in the areas of patient / family / clinical education , wellness , and / or entry- level management / supervision . The bachelor ’ s degree strives to prepare a well-rounded graduate prepared to provide professional leadership and service .
BACHELOR OF HEALTH SCIENCE IN RESPIRATORY CARE As noted above , this option is designed as the final year of the 3-plus-1 program . It is a degree completion program designed for students seeking professional leadership and / or service in Respiratory Care . Students choosing this option must complete all course work outlined in the Associate Degree curriculum at Gwynedd Mercy University . Students seeking acceptance as a to transfer student into the program must hold an active NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist ( RRT ) credential , receive transfer credit for all comparable respiratory care courses and complete all General Education and Core Curriculum courses outlined on the respiratory care curriculum sheet . With the exception of the
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