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Gwynedd Mercy University

AY2020-2021 / Undergraduate Academic Catalog

• Apply sufficient intellectual and emotional skills in order to plan and exercise independent judgment and to respond quickly to medical emergencies .

Examination All students should successfully complete NBRC Therapist Multiple Choice Examination and the NBRC Clinical Simulation Examination ( RRT examinations ) prior to completion of the fourth year of the program . Students eligible for the BHS degree after the third year ( due to the acceptance of transfer credits ) should complete the RRT credentialing process within one year of graduation to maintain good standing with the program . The student is responsible for transportation to and from the clinical site and all students are required to carry medical and liability insurance . Membership in the professional society is provided at a reduced ( student ) rate and is a requirement of the program . Students are required to purchase and maintain an online clinical management and tracking system , designed to record clinical attendance , activity logs , clinical check offs / competencies and evaluations . Students must maintain a “ C ” in each respiratory course and all mathematics and science courses in order to advance to the next level ( a " C- “ is not acceptable for advancement ). In addition , students must adhere to course sequence as outlined in the curriculum . Advancement from one level to the next is based on availability as well as recommendation of program faculty . Students matriculating at Gwynedd Mercy University will be given preference for advancement to the next level of the program over students transferring from other institutions .

Academic Progression As previously noted , students must achieve a “ C ” or better ( C- or below is not acceptable ) in all science , mathematics and respiratory care courses . Should they receive a grade below this level , they will be permitted to repeat the science or mathematics course once . Should the student receive a grade below this level in any respiratory care course , or multiple respiratory care courses within the same semester , the student will be given one opportunity to repeat the courses . Should a student receive a grade below this level in the repeated course ( s ) or any subsequent respiratory care course , the student will be dismissed from the program . Additionally , student must follow the course sequence and cannot progress to any upper level course without satisfactory completion of prerequisite courses . Advanced standing through transfer of credit is possible and is handled on an individual basis .

Freshman Year ( 32 ) Fall ( 15 ) Anatomy & Physiology I & Lab 4

Curriculum and Course Sequence

Spring ( 17 ) Anatomy & Physiology II & Lab 4

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