addition, the program prepares students to take their RCDS examinations. An Associate of Occupational Science Degree in Cardiac Ultrasound Technology is awarded upon program completion. The normal completion time for this program is seventy-two (72) weeks, excluding any holiday and vacation times. Class times can and may be rescheduled on an alternate day of the week (i.e., Sunday through Saturday) to ensure program completion is on time and the required program hours are fulfilled. Voluntary and Prudent Use Statement for Ultrasound Technology Instructions in the ultrasound training laboratory are made possible by the participation of students, both as the person scanning and the person being scanned (subject). All the exercises are developed to ensure prudent and safe use of the equipment and the subject. Participation is voluntary. Election not to participate will not affect grades. However, alternate training will need to be arranged. ASSOCIATEOFOCCUPATIONALSCIENCEINRESPIRATORYCAREPROGRAM(A.O.S.INRC) 75WEEKS 1446CLOCKHOURS 64SEMESTERUNITS ASSOCIATEOFOCCUPATIONALSCIENCEDEGREEPROGRAM, 5SEMESTERS STANDARDOCCUPATIONALCLASSIFICATION(SOCCode): 29-1126.00 POTENTIALOCCUPATIONS: Please see a school official for the complete list of potential occupations. LOCATIONS:Modesto DELIVERY:Blended AstockphotofromCanva.com. A.O.S. in RC Program Mission The Associate of Occupational Science in Respiratory Care (A.O.S. in RC) at Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts aims to educate undergraduate respiratory care (RC) students to meet the healthcare needs of individuals, families, and communities. Our mission is to motivate and provide guidance to each student throughout the program and prepare them to be valuable members of the allied health system. We strive to instill a sense of pride in the profession of respiratory care that will carry forth to every patient they encounter. Theprogramemphasizestheknowledgeandskillsappropriateforexaminationsrequiredbythe Respiratory Care Board of California and other regulatory bodies, such as the National Board for Respiratory Care. Theextensiveclinical preparation is under the supervision of respiratory therapists. Instruction occurs on anonlineplatform,inthelaboratory,andinclinical settings. A.O.S. in RC Program Description This program prepares graduates to pursue entry-level employment or jobs in related fields. The goal of this program is to prepare graduates with demonstrated competence in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains of respiratory care practice as performed by registered respiratory therapists (RRTs). A.O.S. in RC Program Goals and Objectives ● Provide a high-quality educational experience to each student desiring to enter the respiratory care profession. 174