Gwynedd Mercy University
AY2020-2021 / Undergraduate Academic Catalog
address : the definition , etiology , clinical manifestations , pathology , radiographic , diagnostic and laboratory findings , prevention , prognosis and treatment of common cardio-respiratory diseases and conditions . Emphasis will be placed on care plans and respiratory protocols . Prerequisites : BIO-108 , BIO-108L , BIO-121 , ENG-101 , MTH-136 , PSY- 100 , PHY-111 , CHM-111 or CHM- 115 , RC-200 , RC-210 , RC-230 , RC-231 , RC-232 , RC-233 , RC-234 , RC-240 , RC-241 , RC-242 , RC-250 , RC-251 ; ( Required , Previous ). | PSY-111 ( Required , Previous or current ), RC-330 , RC-331 , RC-340 , RC-341 , RC-350 ( Required , Concurrent ).
RC-334 Respiratory Research ( 3 ) This course will address the principles and practice of performing / conducting research . The course will help the student identify , review and intelligently describe the results of selected cardiopulmonary journals and articles , as well as culminate in the provision of a comprehensive research project . Additionally , it will address the following issues : health promotion , community service , ethical and professional issues , GMERCYU learning outcomes , critical concerns of Mercy , and core values of a distinctive Mercy graduate . Prerequisites : BIO-108 , BIO-108L , BIO-121 , CIS-101 , ENG-101 , MTH-136 , PSY-100 , PHY- 111 , CHM-111 or CHM-115 , RC-200 , RC-210 , RC-230 , RC-231 , RC-232 , RC-233 , RC-234 , RC-240 , RC-241 , RC-242 , RC-250 , RC-251 , RC-330 , RC-331 , RC-333 or RC 336 , RC-340 , RC-341 , RC-350 ; ENG-200 , PSY-111 ( Required , previous or concurrent ) RC-332 , RC-335 , RC-342 , RC-351 ( Required , Concurrent ).
RC-335 Respiratory Seminar ( 3 ) Discussion and presentation of professional issues and topics related to the field of respiratory care . Special emphasis will be placed on preparing students for employment by engaging in job selection process , personal needs assessments , resume writing , and interviewing skills . Additionally , the course will serve as a review and a preparation for the credentialing process . Extensive coverage of computerized clinical simulations and case studies will be provided . Prerequisites : BIO-108 , BIO-108L , BIO-121 , CIS-101 , ENG-101 , MTH-136 , PSY-100 , CHM-111 or CHM-115 , PSY-111 , RC-200 , RC-210 , RC-230 , RC-231 , RC-232 , RC-233 , RC-234 , RC-240 , RC-241 , RC-242 , RC-250 , RC- 251 , RC-330 , RC-331 , RC-333 or RC-336 , RC-340 , RC-341 , RC-350 ; 1 SEM course and 1 RS course ( Required , Previous ). | ENG-200 , PSYy-111 Required , previous or concurrent ) RC-332 , RC-334 , RC-342 , RC-351 ( Required , Concurrent ).
RC-336 Respiratory Pathophysiology ( 4 ) This course will continue the work of the respiratory and cardiac physiology course ( RC 233 ) and provide a detailed account of abnormalities associated with the cardiopulmonary system . Selected cardiorespiratory diseases and conditions will be covered in considerable detail . It will specifically address the : definition , etiology , clinical manifestations , pathology , radiographic , diagnostic and laboratory findings , prevention , prognosis and treatment of common cardiorespiratory diseases and conditions . Emphasis will be placed on evidence-based medicine , care plans and respiratory protocols . Prerequisites : BIO-108 , BIO-108L , BIO-121 , CHM-111 or CHM-115 , , CIS-101 , ENG-101 , MTH-136 , PSY- 100 , , PHY-111 , RC-200 , RC-210 , RC-230 , RC-231 , RC- 232 , RC-233 , RC-234 , ( Required , Previous ). | PSY- 111 ( RC-330 , RC-331 , RC-340 , RC-341 , RC-350 Required , Previous or concurrent ).
RC-337 Respiratory Seminar- ( 4 ) Discussion and presentation of professional issues and topics related to the field of respiratory care . Emphasis will be placed on preparing students for employment as well as preparation for the
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