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2016 Catalog

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Published February 1, 2016 Volume One

Table of Contents 2016 Catalog

Institutional Information 5

Mission and Objectives ................................................................................................................... 5

Mission Statement .......................................................................................................................... 5

Philosophy ....................................................................................................................................... 5

Objectives........................................................................................................................................ 5

History ............................................................................................................................................. 6

Equipment ....................................................................................................................................... 6

Institutional Facilities ...................................................................................................................... 6

Learning Resource Center ............................................................................................................... 6

Accrediting Agencies, Approvals, and Memberships ..................................................................... 7

Administration, Staff, and Faculty .................................................................................................. 7

Ownership ....................................................................................................................................... 8

Catalog Certification ....................................................................................................................... 9

Admission Information 9

Admission Requirements and Conditions ....................................................................................... 9

Admissions Process for Non-Nursing Degree and Diploma Programs .......................................... 9

Prior Learning Assessment ............................................................................................................ 11

Credit Transfer from Another Institute......................................................................................... 12

Campus or Course Transfer from another Medtech Campus or Program ................................... 12

Program Transfers/Additional Credentials ................................................................................... 12

Transfer of Credit to Another Institute ......................................................................................... 13

Policy of Nondiscrimination .......................................................................................................... 13

Unlawful Harassment/Hazing Policy ............................................................................................. 13

Accommodation Policy ................................................................................................................. 14

Student Information and Services 15

Student Professional Responsibilities ........................................................................................... 15

Student Code of Conduct Policy ................................................................................................... 15

Student Interaction ....................................................................................................................... 17

Personal Appearance .................................................................................................................... 17

Intellectual Property Protection and Ownership .......................................................................... 19

Copyright Protection ..................................................................................................................... 19

Use of Institutional Information Technology Resources .............................................................. 19

General Student Complaint Procedure/Grievance Policy ............................................................ 20

Career Services .............................................................................................................................. 21

Student Activities .......................................................................................................................... 22

Student Health Services ................................................................................................................ 22

Student Housing ............................................................................................................................ 22

Tutoring ......................................................................................................................................... 22

Crime Awareness and Campus Security ....................................................................................... 22

Drug and Alcohol Abuse Awareness and Prevention ................................................................... 23

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act ................................................................................... 23

Directory of Information Public Notice ......................................................................................... 24

Personal Property ......................................................................................................................... 24

Academic Information 25

Hours of Operation ....................................................................................................................... 25

Academic Calendar ....................................................................................................................... 25

Definition of an Academic Year .................................................................................................... 25

Definition of a Unit of Credit......................................................................................................... 25

Out-of-Class Learning Activities .................................................................................................... 25

Attendance Policy ......................................................................................................................... 26

Dropping or Adding Classes .......................................................................................................... 28

Certification, State Board, and National Board Exams ................................................................. 29

Graduates of the Associate of Science Degree . ........................................................................... 29

Graduation Requirements ............................................................................................................ 29

Transcripts ..................................................................................................................................... 30

Grading System ............................................................................................................................. 31

Grading System Nursing Programs .............................................................................................. 32

Grade Rounding Policy .................................................................................................................. 34

Satisfactory Academic Progress .................................................................................................... 34

Financial Information 39

Financial Aid Programs.................................................................................................................. 39

Financial Clearance ....................................................................................................................... 40

Tuition and Fees ............................................................................................................................ 41

Institutional and State Cancellation/Refund Policy ...................................................................... 41

Cancellation Policy for Continuing Education and Professional Development Courses .............. 42

Federal Return to Title IV (R2T4) Policy ........................................................................................ 42

Federal Refund Due Dates ............................................................................................................ 42

Academic Programs 43

Medical Billing and Coding - Diploma ........................................................................................... 43

Medical Assistant – Diploma ......................................................................................................... 44

Medical Billing and Coding Specialist - Associate of Applied Science Degree .............................. 45

Medical Assistant - Associate of Applied Science Degree ............................................................ 46

Practical Nursing – Diploma .......................................................................................................... 47

Associate of Science Degree - Nursing .......................................................................................... 48

RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing/RN-BSN ............................................................................. 49

Course Numbering System 50

Course Descriptions 50

Applicants for Continuing Education and Professional Development Programs 68

English as a Second Language – Beginning Level 480, Intermediate 480, Advanced 640 ........... 68

EKG Interpretation ........................................................................................................................ 69

Electronic Health Records Specialist ............................................................................................. 70

IV Therapy ..................................................................................................................................... 70

Nurse Aide Training ....................................................................................................................... 71

Phlebotomy Technician - Four to Six Weeks - 80 Contact Hours .................................................. 71

Staff and Faculty 72

Staff ............................................................................................................................................... 72

TUTION AND FEES 75

Tuition and Fee Schedule for Continuing Education .................................................................... 76

2016 ACADEMIC 6 WEEK TERMS START DATES 77

Holiday Break Schedule 2016 78

Institutional Information Mission and Objectives

Mission Statement The mission of Medtech Institute is to prepare students to be competent, caring, and wholesome individuals to serve in entry-level positions as members of inter-disciplinary teams in health care and human services settings.

Philosophy Medtech Institute operates according to the belief that each person is unique, with the ability to think and to do. The Institute provides an atmosphere of mutual respect, student support, a learning environment, faculty, and staff to assist and encourage students to develop to their maximum potential—intellectually, socially, physically, and spiritually. While emphasizing academic achievement and professional competence, Medtech Institute prepares students to be committed to life-long learning and selfless service.

Objectives In the accomplishment of its primary mission, Medtech Institute actively directs its resources in achieving the following objectives:

Quality Sets standards of quality and plans to accomplish them in teaching and learning, in academic programs including core and general education course content, in student services, in all social functions, in facility appearance, and in workmanship.

Respect Attracts a diverse student population; makes professional and career training opportunities available to minorities, international and adult students; and provides an environment of mutual respect for ethnic, religious, economic, and social backgrounds practiced by welcoming and valuing all without regard to race, color or gender.

Academic Scholarship Strives for high standards in teaching, research and instructional presentations, and in the use of technologies commensurate with the scope and requirements of the programs offered.

Service Promotes service to our campus, to local and global communities.

Integrity Consciously integrates ethical values, openness, fairness and transparency of actions into all courses and activities.

Safety Creates an atmosphere where all within the academic community feel safe physically, socially, philosophically, and psychologically.

Health Advocates clean and wholesome body, mind, and spirit.

Accountability Meticulously implements outcomes-based accountability measures to meet the expectations of the institute’s many stakeholders including accrediting, state, and federal agencies.

History The organization known as Medtech is actually a fusion of several campuses. In 2001, Javelin Technical Training Center founded its first campus in Tucker, GA. Javelin added the Marietta campus by 2002. Javelin Training Center transformed into Medtech College. On May 12, 2015, LTT Enterprises, Inc. purchased the assets of Medtech College. Michael Davis was appointed President. LTT Enterprises, Inc. was incorporated in the fall of 1985. LTT Enterprises, Inc. is comprised of five locations:

1. Gwinnett College, Lilburn GA 2. Gwinnett College, Sandy Springs, GA 3. The Medical Arts School, Raleigh, NC. 4. Meridian College, Sarasota FL 5. Medtech College, Atlanta, GA 6. Medtech Institute, Orlando, FL

Collectively, these colleges provide programs in Medical, Business, Nursing, Paralegal, Ultrasound, and Massage Therapy. Other specialty areas include Dental Assisting, Cosmetology, Computers, Accounting and Personal Training.

As stated in its mission, all Medtech campuses are dedicated to preparing students to be competent, caring, and wholesome individuals to serve as members of health-care teams in a variety of medical settings. All campuses seek to present students with the opportunity to develop their potential to the fullest in caring and nurturing environments.

Equipment In keeping with the high educational standards of the institute, the equipment used in all programs affords students the opportunity to develop a practical, working knowledge of the equipment and materials they likely will be using on the job.

Institutional Facilities The Medtech Campus is located off Challenger Parkway and Alafaya Trail. It is also located near Colonial Drive, which is one of the most transited roads in Orlando. Interstate-408 ends at Challenger Parkway so students are able to exit the 408 and reach the school in less than 3 minutes. The institute is easily accessible to students and public through public transportation (bus, taxi) due to its proximity to the University of Central Florida. Housing, shopping, and dining facilities are located near the campus. Most students are within 30 miles of the campus.

The facility is 23,889 sq. ft., which houses eleven classrooms, one computer lab classroom, one laboratory for the medical assistant program and two laboratories for the nursing program. A learning resource center and lounge are available for students. Appropriate office and workspace is provided for faculty and administrative staff. Learning Resource Center The learning resource center serves the study and research needs of the students, faculty, and staff. The collection consists of a combination of hardcopy and on-line media types such as books, periodicals, databases, and electronic resources. Students are oriented to the resources available by appropriately trained support personnel. Relevant research assignments are made throughout each program of study that require students to utilize the resources to strengthen their research and analytical skills.

Accrediting Agencies, Approvals, and Memberships

Accrediting Agencies Accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools to award diplomas, Academic

Associate’s Degrees, Occupational Associate’s Degrees, and Bachelor of Science Degrees. The Council can be

contacted at, 750 First Street, NE, Suite 980, Washington, DC 20002-4241, telephone (202) 336-6780.

Licenses and Approvals | 2600 Virginia Avenue, Licensed by the Commission for Independent Education, Florida Department of Education, License No. 4249. Additional information regarding this institute may be obtained by contacting the Commission at 325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1414, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400, toll-free telephone number (888) 224.6684.

The institute’s Associate of Science Degree – Nursing: NPRN 70-760, Practical Nursing: NPPN 70-124, and Nurse Aide Training: CNAP 1200 programs are approved by the Florida Board of Nursing, State of Florida Department of Health Division of Medical Quality Assurance. Florida Board of Nursing - Department of Health Bureau of Health Care Practitioner Regulation 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C11 Tallahassee, FL 32399-3261 (850) 488-0595 The Orlando campus is approved for veterans’ benefits by: State of Florida, Department of Veterans’ Affairs Bureau of State Approving Agency for Veterans’ Training P. O. Box 31003 St. Petersburg, FL 33731

Telephone: (727) 319-7402 www.floridavets.org This institute is authorized by: The Indiana Board of Proprietary Education 101 W. Ohio St., Suite 670 Indianapolis, IN 46204-1984

Memberships

Medtech Institute is a member of the National League for Nursing (NLN). Additional information regarding this institute may be obtained by contacting NLN at The Watergate, 2600 Virginia Avenue, NW, Eighth Floor, Washington, DC 20037. Toll free telephone number (800) 669-1656.atergate

Administration, Staff, and Faculty William Atkinson – Campus President Neka Aguila – Director of Financial Services Nelson Pagan – Director of Admissions Marlene Lucas – ADA Coordinator Dr. Mitch McClay - Librarian

A listing of administration and staff can be found on page 72 of the catalog. A listing of faculty members can be found on pages 73-74 of this catalog.

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Ownership Medtech College is owned and operated by LTT Enterprises, Inc. a Georgia corporation. LTT Enterprises, Inc. has principal offices located at the following address: 4230 Highway 29 Suite 11 Lilburn, GA. 30047

(770) 381-7200

Corporate Officers Michael Davis - President Kathie Davis – Secretary/Treasurer

Catalog Certification This catalog is current at the time of printing. At any time, it may be necessary or desirable for the institute to make changes to this catalog due to requirements and standards of the institute’s accrediting body, state, licensing agency, U.S. Department of Education, market conditions, employer needs, or other reasons. The institute reserves the right to make changes to any portion of this catalog, including the amount of tuition and fees, academic programs and courses, program completion and graduation requirements, policies and procedures, faculty and administrative staff, the academic calendar and other dates, attendance policies, grievance and complaint procedures, and other provisions.

Admission Information

Admission Requirements and Conditions

Admissions Process for Degree and Diploma Programs Admissions Process for Non-Nursing Degree and Diploma Programs

1. All potential students are required to meet with an Admissions Representative to complete a commitment-based interview and campus tour. This serves as an introduction to the new student experience at Medtech.

2. All prospective students are required to complete an Enrollment Agreement. 3. All students must comply with the following requirements for admission to Medtech:

a. A high school graduate, or b. Possess a General Education Development certificate, or c. Possess a Home Study certificate or transcript from a Home Study program that is equivalent to high

school level and is recognized by the student’s home state, or d. Possess an associate degree from an institution/college located in the United States and or associated

territories, or e. Successfully completed 60 semester or trimester credit hours or 72 quarter credit hours towards a

bachelor’s degree program from a college/university located in the United States and or associated territories.

i. Evidence of high school graduation or equivalent must be presented prior to the first day of class. Acceptable documentation would include a certified copy of an original high school diploma, a copy of a high school transcript which indicates the date of graduation, a GED certificate or official notification it has been earned, or attestation. Official transcripts from the institution/college awarding an associate degree or evidencing completion of required credits towards a bachelor’s degree will be accepted as evidence.

4. All potential students wishing to enroll in an allied health degree program are required to successfully pass the

Wonderlic Scholastic Level Exam as follows: (graduates of Medtech diploma programs are exempt)

Program Score

Medical Assistant - AAS 14

Medical Billing and Coding Specialist - AAS 15 5. Potential students in the Allied Health diploma programs who took and passed a U. S. Department of Education

approved ability-to-benefit test and registered for classes in a Title IV eligible program prior to July 1, 2012 are eligible for admission as Ability-to-Benefit students. Students must provide proof of passing the test. All other admissions requirements apply.

6. Potential students are required to attend an orientation prior to the start of classes. During this orientation, students in specific programs will receive a review of job responsibilities and health screens.

7. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): In order that Medtech may assist students with disabilities under the provisions of the ADA, prospective students are required to notify their admissions representative during the admissions interview regarding any requests for accommodations. Documentation of the disability is required.

AS in Nursing and Practical Nursing Programs – Additional Requirements 1. Nursing candidates must complete a Level II background prior to class start or within 30 days of class start. 2. Documentation of health examinations, pathology tests, and immunizations may be required by the

Clinical site. Information on any required health examinations, pathology tests, and immunizations including when they are due will be provided during the admissions process or prior to student’s going on an external clinical site that requires the health documents.

3. Candidates to the Practical Nursing program must pass the TEAS entrance exam with a minimum score of 41.3%. Candidates to the AS in Nursing program must pass the TEAS entrance exam with a minimum score of 51.3%.

Admissions Requirements for the On-Line RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing/RN-BSN All students must comply with the following requirements for admission into the program.

1. All applicants must have successfully completed a minimum of an associate degree in registered nursing with a minimum of 90 quarter or equivalent transfer credits. Proof of successful completion of an associate degree in registered nursing must be provided to the institute in the form of an official transcript(s).

2. All applicants must provide proof of an unencumbered registered nursing license. Applicants must maintain a current, unencumbered, active license to practice nursing the US or in a jurisdiction that is an associate member of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) throughout the program of study.

3. All applicants must be a high school graduate, possess a General Education Development certificate, or possess a Home Study certificate or transcript from a Home Study program that is equivalent to high school level and is recognized by the student’s home state.

a. Evidence of high school graduation or equivalent must be presented prior to the first day of class. Acceptable documentation would include a certified copy of an original high school diploma a copy of a high school transcript which indicates the date of graduation, a GED certificate or official notification it has been earned.

b. In some cases, extenuating circumstances may exist which prevent students from submitting evidence of high school graduation or GED prior to beginning classes. In these cases, applicants may provide a written attestation and provide documentation within 30 days that they graduated from high school or possess a GED. Under unusual circumstances, such as the receipt of foreign transcripts, etc., the 30-day period may be extended. The President of the Campus must approve all exceptions.

4. All applicants must complete an interview with an admissions representative. 5. All applicants are required to complete an Enrollment Agreement and pay an enrollment fee. 6. All applicants must participate in an orientation prior to the start of classes.

Basic Computer Skills for In-Coming RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing/RN-BSN Students The RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing/RN-BSN program does not include any training or course work in basic computer use. Students are expected to possess basic computer skills and abilities. These skills and abilities encompass the use of personal computers, word processing, file management, email, and web browser software and a basic understanding of computer hardware, software and networking capabilities (including the Internet and Web). All incoming students should have the following computer skills prior to taking any courses: Windows or MacOS or Linux or Unix; MS Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint; email, including managing incoming and outgoing attachments; and Internet and Web including search and bookmarking.

Equipment and Software Requirements for On-Line RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing/RN-BSN Students enrolling into the on-line RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing/RN-BSN program must have access to a laptop or desktop that meets the specifications described below. Students are responsible for acquiring and properly maintaining the laptop or desktop.

Supported Operating Systems Windows 7 (recommended) MAC OS 10.6 Valid e-mail account

Internet connectivity required Internet Browsers Safari 5.1 Windows http://www.filehorse.com/download-safair/8428/ Internet Explorer versions 7-9 http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/default.aspx?navindex=1 FireFox version 10 http://wisecnvert.com/d/ Google Chrome version 16.0.912 https://www.google.com/intl/en/chrome/browser/ Browser Settings Java Script should be enabled Cookies should be enabled Pop up windows should be enabled Plug-Ins Adobe Flash Player Adobe Acrobat Reader Apple Quick Time Player Java v7 or higher Citrix receiver client Screen Settings Screen resolution (size) should be set at a min. of 1024 x 768 Hardware Specifications Intel Core 2 Duo-or-AMD-3GHz processor 4 GB of RM High Speed Internet CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive Hard Drive: 160 GB Graphics card and monitor capable of 1024 x 768 display Speakers and/or headset and microphone

Applicants for Continuing Education and Professional Development Programs The school offers a variety of self-improvement and professional development courses. All applicants must complete the following admission requirements and conditions.

1. All applicants must complete an interview and campus tour with an admissions representative. 2. Applicants must be at least 16 years of age or have parental consent. 3. All applicants must complete an Enrollment Application and pay an enrollment fee. A parent or guardian must

sign the Enrollment Application if the applicant is under 18 years of age. 4. Applicants must make financial arrangements to cover the cost of the course.

Self-improvement and professional development courses do not qualify for Title IV funds and are not recognized by the institute’s accrediting body. Self-improvement and professional development programs are subject to availability and may not be offered each month. Certificates of attendance will be awarded only to those who attend a minimum of 75% of the class sessions. Proficiency or non-proficiency status will be denoted on the certificates of attendance. Students are required to master necessary skills to receive proficiency status. College credit is not awarded for self-improvement and professional development programs. These programs are designed for individuals seeking to add a skill set(s) to their current resume.

Applicants to the English as a Second Language development course will be required to take an English Proficiency assessment to determine the level into which they will be admitted. The English as a Second Language course is not licensed by the Florida Department of Education and is approved by ACICS.

Prior Learning Assessment Academic credit may be awarded for credit by examination in a subject via a test-out procedure. A student must achieve a “C” or higher to successfully pass the test-out examination. A student can only attempt a test- out examination for a course one time and it must be accomplished prior to the start of the course. No test-out examinations will be granted for a course in which students are currently enrolled and attending. Credit by

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examination does not count towards grade point average. Students in degree programs cannot have more that 30% of their program credits awarded through the test-out examination procedure.

Test-out examinations may be arranged through the Program Directors on an appointment basis. The test-out examination will be a final exam for the course and a faculty member who has regularly, or is currently teaching the particular course will grade it. A grade of “CE” will be granted to a student who passes a test-out examination. All test-out results will be communicated to the effected student within 48 hours of taking the test. The Registrar at the request of the Program Directors will post the grade in the student information system within 72 hours of taking the test. Test-out fees are listed in the supplement to this catalog.

Please see the Program Directors for a list of courses for which test-out examinations are available. Not all courses will have a test-out option. Test-out examinations are not available for externship or clinical courses or any of the core courses within the nursing programs.

Credit Transfer from Another Institute Upon the analysis and approval of the Program Directors and/or Registrar, the institute will transfer credit for completed courses from other institutes accredited by agencies recognized by the United States Department of Education, if applicable to the program of study. To request transfer of credit, a student must inquire with the Registrar’s office and provide an official transcript prepared for review of such credit; a copy of the transfer institute’s catalog may also be required. Credits transferred into the institute by the student are counted as credits attempted and earned and will count towards the maximum time frame and pace of completion. Transfer credits are not included in the cumulative grade point average (CGPA).

The institute does not accept experiential learning credits. The institute only accepts transfer credits for non-core courses/general education courses that do not require an experiential component (e.g. externship or clinical rotation).

1. All transferable credit must have earned a grade of “C” or better and be at the college level of 100 or above.

2. A minimum of 50% of total program credits must be completed at the institute. Up to 50% of credits may be transfer of credit or credits earned through advanced standing tests. Students who may be using VA Veterans’ Educational Assistance Benefits will receive a waiver of the 50% requirement. Students receiving VA Veterans’ Educational Assistance Benefits will have records of previous post-secondary education and training evaluated for the granting of appropriate prior credit. The institute does not accept transfer credit

for Core Courses nursing programs.

Campus or Course Transfer from another Medtech Campus or Program Students transferring programs or campuses within the Medtech system are not required to retake coursework unless the student received a “D” or “F” in the course. Additionally, courses providing similar academic preparation may be substituted according to the following criteria:

1. The Registrar will process all campus transfers, program transfers and course substitutions upon the student’s approved transfer

2. All transferable credit must have earned a grade of "C" or better. 3. The course content of the material considered for transfer must match the course content of the course

intended for transfer. 4. Courses transferred into another Medtech campus or Medtech program are counted as credits attempted

and earned and will count towards the maximum time frame and pace of completion. Transfer credits are included in the cumulative grade point average (CGPA).

Program Transfers/Additional Credentials Students interested in transferring programs or pursuing additional credentials may do so at the discretion of the Program Directors. The student must meet the minimum entrance requirements for the program to which he/she is transferring. Students must transfer all relevant courses, thereby shortening the maximum time frame in the program. Transfer courses are counted in the completion rate and calculated into the CGPA. Courses that are not relevant to the new program will not be transferred or calculated into the CGPA or completion rates according to satisfactory academic progress standards.

Transfer of Credit to Another Institute It is always up to the receiving institute as to whether they will accept credits from another institute. Therefore, credits earned at Medtech are not necessarily transferable to other educational institutes. Medtech’s programs are career focused and are not specifically designed for transfer to other institutes. It is unlikely that any credits earned at Medtech will be transferable to or accepted by any institution other than another Medtech location. Any student considering continuing his or her education at, or transferring to, any institution other than a Medtech campus must not assume that the receiving institution will accept any credits earned in any course taken at the school. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the receiving institution to determine what credits earned at Medtech, if any, that institute will accept.

Policy of Nondiscrimination The institute is committed to affirmative implementation of equal employment opportunity in education and employment. The institute does not discriminate against individuals based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or veteran status in the administration of admissions policies, educational policies, employment policies or any other programs or activities.

For additional assistance related to civil rights under Title IX, contact: Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20202 1-800-USA-LEARN FAX (202) 401-0689 TDD 1-800-437-0833 E-mail: [email protected]

Unlawful Harassment/Hazing Policy It is the policy of the institute that all students shall be provided an environment free of unlawful harassment and hazing (including sexual harassment), discrimination, and intimidation. All students are expressly prohibited from engaging in any form of harassing, retaliating, discriminating, or intimidating behavior or conduct. Any student who has engaged in prohibited behavior or conduct will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including dismissal.

Reporting Offenses as described in the Violence Against Women’s Act (VAWA): This applies in the event of an accusation of a rape, acquaintance rape, domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking offense.

The proceeding for all reported offences will: Have a prompt, fair and objective investigation and resolution Be conducted by campus officials who receive annual training on the issues related to the offenses Allow accuser and the accused the same opportunities to have other present during the disciplinary proceedings,

including the opportunity to be accompanied to any related meeting or proceeding by an advisor of their choice Inform both the accuser and the accused simultaneously in writing of the outcome Allow the accused and the victim the right to appeal the results using the General Student Compliant

Procedure/Grievance Policy as outlined in the school catalog Provide notice to all parties once results become final

All reported offenses will be strictly confidential. The Campus President will maintain any document with the mention of the victim information in a secure location. If the alleged victim is deceased because of the crime or offense, the campus must provide the results of the disciplinary hearing to the victim’s next of kin, if so requested.

All students are encouraged to report any act of offenses mentioned above by: Notifying your Campus President OR Calling the HOTLINE: (866) 307-3527

Accommodation Policy Information pertaining to an applicant’s disability is voluntary and confidential. The institute is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to students with disabilities. In order for the institute to assist students with disabilities under the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), students who request accommodations are required to provide documentation from a medical professional. Such documentation should be dated within the previous five years. No accommodation will be granted retroactively. To be considered for accommodation, a student must notify the institute’s Disability Coordinator in writing of the request for accommodation and submit all required documentation.

Student Information and Services

Personal Advising Students are encouraged to seek assistance from any member of the faculty or staff when problems of a personal nature arise that will have a negative affect a student’s ability to meet his/her educational goals. Information is available on outside agencies that students may contact at their discretion. Neither staff nor faculty members serve as certified or licensed counselors. All advisement meetings between students and faculty or staff are confidential and impartial.

Academic Advising The institute offers academic advising services to all students. The institute encourages students to seek academic advisement at any period throughout their program when questions arise. All academic advisement meetings between students and faculty or staff are confidential and impartial.

Student Professional Responsibilities Courteous behavior and professional conduct, appropriate to a professional environment, is to be displayed at all times. Inappropriate conduct and/or communication will not be tolerated and may be a cause for sanctions or dismissal. Every student is subject to federal and state law and respective county and city ordinances. The conviction of a student for any criminal offense which interferes with the orderly operation of the institute or which the administration feels would endanger members of the institute community may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal.

Student Code of Conduct Policy Students will be held accountable for any breach of the following code of conduct. All students are expected to abide by the institute-wide honor system, which is based on high standards of academic, personal, and ethical conduct. Such conduct extends to language, behavior, and overall demeanor inside the facilities, on the campus grounds and in off-campus learning settings, whether professional or academic.

Academic Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to, the following:

1. Knowingly helping or assisting another person to engage in academic misconduct. 2. Any form of cheating including attempted use of unauthorized materials, copying the work of another student,

unauthorized access to and use of computer files, or representing as one’s own an examination or any other work submitted for a grade taken by another person.

3. Falsification of any information or citation in an examination or any other written or oral work submitted for evaluation and/or a grade.

4. Submitting another’s published or unpublished work in whole, in part or in paraphrase, as one’s own without properly crediting the author with footnotes, quotation marks, citations, or bibliographical reference.

5. Submitting as one’s own original work, material obtained from an individual or agency without reference to the person or agency as the source of the material.

6. Submitting as one’s own original work material that has been produced through unacknowledged collaboration with others without release in writing from collaborators.

7. Obtaining teacher editions of textbooks, test banks, or other instructional materials that are only intended to be accessed by officials, administrators, or faculty members of the institute.

8. Attempting to discover another user's password or attempts to gain unauthorized access to another person's files or mail is prohibited. It is against Institute’s policy for a user to give someone his or her password or allow others to use his or her account. Users are responsible for all users of their account.

Non-academic Non-academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to, the following:

1. Disorderly, lewd, or indecent conduct, including public physical or verbal action, language commonly considered offensive (not limited to, but including profanity), or distribution of obscene or libelous written or electronic material.

2. Mental or physical abuse of any person (including sex offenses) on institute or at institute-sponsored or institute-supervised functions, including verbal or physical actions, which threaten or endanger the health or safety of any such persons.

3. Any act, behavior, or clothing, which is of a sexually suggestive, harassing, offensive, or intimidating nature. 4. Stalking or behavior, which in any way interferes with another student's rights or an employee's performance or

creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment. 5. Intentional obstruction or interruption of teaching, research, administration, disciplinary proceedings, or other

institute activities, including public service functions, and other duly authorized activities on institute premises or institute-sponsored activity sites.

6. Failure to comply with directions of institute officials and/or failure to identify oneself to these persons when requested to do so.

7. Theft of, misuse of, or harm to institute property, or theft of or damage to property of the institute community or a campus visitor on the institute premises or at an institute function.

8. Participation in or conducting an unauthorized gathering that threatens or causes injury to person or property

or that interferes with free access to institute facilities or that is harmful, obstructive, or disruptive to the educational process or functions of the institute.

9. Tampering with any fire safety equipment except with reasonable belief in the need for such alarm or equipment. Obstruction of the free flow of pedestrian or vehicular traffic on institute premises.

10. Gambling or holding a raffle or lottery at the institute without approval. 11. Unauthorized possession, use, sale, or distribution of alcoholic beverages or any illegal or controlled substances. 12. Unauthorized use, possession, or storage of any weapon, dangerous chemical, or explosive element. 13. The theft of, misuse of, or harm to institute property. Including the destruction of or harm to equipment,

software, or data belonging to the institute.

14. Unless otherwise permitted the use of electronic devices in classrooms, labs, and other instructional, event, or support facilities.

15. Students are not permitted to bring their children to class. Children cannot be in the student lounge or anywhere in the building where a student attends class.

16. Any form of hazing is strictly forbidden. Disciplinary action, up to and including expulsion, will be taken toward those who violate these standards.

Code of Conduct Nursing Programs

Students are expected to behave in a professional manner that is conducive to the learning environment. Any behavior that is detrimental to the learning environment or that compromises the safety of the individual, other students, staff, faculty or that of patients or other healthcare workers in the clinical setting, may result in immediate suspension or dismissal from the course and/or program. The incident will be reported by the instructor to the designated Program Director. The decision for suspension or dismissal shall be determined by the Program Director and/or the Campus President.

Any student who causes a disturbance in class, (sleeps, reads material other than what is current topic of discussion, uses unauthorized electronic equipment) or causes any other disturbance that offends classmates or the instructor, will be dismissed from class and counted absent. The student will be required to meet with the Program Director before being allowed to return to class. Respect for the classroom, lab and clinical environment is necessary to cultivate an environment conducive to teaching and learning. No electronic equipment usage is allowed in the classroom, lab, or clinical settings. No electronic devices are allowed on your person during any clinical setting applies to on or off campus courses. All Bluetooth devices must be removed prior to entering the classroom, lab, or clinical settings. If a student violates the electronic devices, policy as stated above the following is the consequences.

First offense is verbal and notes input into CampusVue

Second offense will be formal written documentation

Third offense will result in dismissal from the course. A grade of “F”, will be assigned which would require the student to have to repeat the course

Social media can be a violation of HIPPA or show poor professional practice. Students are not permitted to post information regarding their clinical site, including patients and staff on any social media platform. Students are also not allowed to post negative information regarding peers, faculty, or the school.

Attempting to discover another user’s password or attempts to gain unauthorized access to another person’s files or mail is prohibited. It is against Institute’s policy for a user to give someone his or her password or allow others to use his or her account. Users are responsible for all users of their account.

Honesty regarding all work completed for all courses is expected. Dishonesty is not tolerated. Academic dishonesty includes cheating, copying another student’s work, plagiarism or other dishonest acts. Plagiarism means to steal and use the ideas or writings of another person and present it as your own. Whether you borrow a single idea, a sentence or an essay it is plagiarism. Any student caught cheating on any material will be subject to immediate disciplinary action. Disciplinary actions that may be taken include, but are not limited to:

An “F” or zero grades on material in question.

Dismissal from classroom, lab and/or clinical environment.

Dismissal from school.

Student Interaction The majority of the institute’s student body is non-traditional and represents a wide range of age groups, cultures, nationalities, and religions. The institute promotes an atmosphere of free and honest inquiry and expression on the part of students in their dealings with each other and faculty and staff.

Personal Appearance All students of the institute are expected to wear full uniforms on campus and at their externship/clinical rotation unless otherwise indicated by the administration. Modesty, cleanliness and well-kept hair, nails and general appearance are important values that reflect personal dignity and integrity for students entering into a professional career. Additional requirements may apply for specific programs.

Professional Uniform Policy All Medtech students are to wear the designated scrubs every day during classroom &/or clinical experiences. A short lab coat (white or navy blue) may also be worn with the scrubs as permitted by Medtech &/or the clinical site. Students will be asked to leave class &/or clinical, and be counted absent if found to be out of compliance with the Medtech Institute Professional Uniform Policy. Any student considered to be unprofessional in appearance will be asked to leave class &/or the clinical setting and will be counted absent. If a student is employed by a health care agency, she/he many NOT wear the Institute name pin, patch, lab coat or uniform during employment hours. The following applies to BOTH the CLASSROOM and the CLINICAL ENVIRONMENT:

1. You are expected to be in complete uniform every day that you are in class or in clinical. 2. Wearing your uniform in its entirety is part of your participation/professionalism grade. 3. Issued scrubs, short lab coat (white or navy blue) is to be spotless, wrinkle free, and neat. It is not to be worn at

another job before or after classes were it can be stained or damaged. Your uniform must be clean and in good repair (not unsewn or torn).

4. Issued scrubs should fit well, not too tight or too loose and must not drag on the floor. 5. Medtech Institute scrub tops are to contain the school monogram. Plain shirts (white, navy blue, black or gray)

may be worn under the scrub or a short lab coat (white or navy blue) for warmth as permitted by the clinical site. NO HOODIES are allowed on campus or at any clinical site.

6. Your Medtech Institute student ID badge must be worn and visible at all times when on campus or at clinical facility.

7. An analog watch with a second hand must also be worn on campus and at clinical. 8. Clean, OSHA compliant shoes (white, black, or blue) with socks (white, black or blue) must be worn with scrubs. 9. Proper and modest undergarments must be worn under scrubs. 10. Hair must be clean, styled away from the face, and kept off the shoulders and collar at all time while in uniform.

No decorative hair ornaments are permitted. 11. Hair colors that are not naturally occurring are not permitted. Beards, sideburns, and mustaches must be clean

and trimmed (no stubble). 12. Hair is not to be higher than 2 inches on the top of the head. 13. Nails must be short, clean, natural, and only clear polish must be used. No artificial nails are permitted. 14. Personal hygiene must be maintained, including daily bath or shower, brushing and flossing of teeth, and use of

deodorant. 15. Use of perfumes, body oils, or colognes is not allowed in the clinical setting and student may not smell of smoke. 16. Make up, when used, should be used in moderation. 17. Jewelry permissible in the clinical area includes a wristwatch with 2nd hand (mandatory) and plain band-type ring

or wedding ring. 18. No visible body or tongue piercing are allowed except for pierced ears. One simple post earring may be worn in

each ear lobe; no dangling or large earrings allowed in class or clinical. Gages are discouraged, but if present, flesh color gages must be worn. No other jewelry is acceptable.

19. Piercing (i.e. eyebrows, lips, nose, tongues, &/or neck) is not part of the uniform. Please make sure that you have a spacer for any inappropriate piercings or have them removed before class/clinical starts.

20. Tattoos should be covered appropriately. Visible tattoos are unacceptable. 21. No chewing gum, eating or drinking is permitted during class &/or clinical. Smoking on campus is only allowed in

designated areas. Smoking is prohibited in the clinical facility. 22. False Eye Lashes are not permitted in class or in the clinical area.

Intellectual Property Protection and Ownership The Institute respects intellectual property rights and ownership. These policies ensure against unauthorized use of copyrighted material and information technology systems and provide clear guidance as to ownership of intellectual property.

Copyright Protection The Institute requires its students to respect the rights of others, including intellectual property rights. The federal Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 101, et seq.) prohibits the unauthorized making and distribution of copyrighted material. Violations of the Copyright Act, including unauthorized peer-to-peer file sharing, may subject students to civil and criminal liabilities. These liabilities include, but are not limited to, actions by a copyright owner to recover actual damages, profits, or statutory damages, as well as reasonable attorneys' fees and costs, and federal criminal charges that may result in fines and imprisonment.

Use of Institutional Information Technology Resources The Institute provides its students with access to computer equipment, e-mail accounts, facsimile equipment, copier machines, and the Internet, exclusively for educational activities. The Institute's students are prohibited from using any of the foregoing, or any of the other Institute's information technology systems, for the unauthorized copying or distribution of copyrighted materials, including but not limited to unauthorized peer-to-peer file sharing of copyrighted materials. Downloading, viewing, distributing, or sending pornographic or obscene materials are also prohibited. This prohibited conduct includes bookmarking any pornographic or obscene Web sites or Web sites intended or used for the distribution of unauthorized copies of copyrighted materials, or knowingly opening or forwarding any e-mail, fax, or voice mail messages containing unauthorized copies of copyrighted materials, or any pornographic or obscene materials. Any violation of these policies may result in disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal from the Institute. Any communications by students via e-mail, instant messenger, voice mail, or fax that may constitute slander or defamation or may be considered abusive, offensive, harassing, vulgar, obscene, or threatening are prohibited. This content includes, but is not limited to, sexual comments or images, racial slurs, gender-specific comments, or any other comments that would offend someone based on age, race, sex, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, physical challenge, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Any individual with a complaint about such communications should refer to the Policy of Nondiscrimination. Students should not expect computer files, e-mail, voice mail, or Internet bookmarks to be either confidential or private. The Institute employs a number of technology-based and other means to detect and deter unauthorized copying and distribution of copyrighted materials. Students should have no expectation of privacy whatsoever related to their use of the Institute's systems. Even when a message or file is erased, it is still possible to recover the message or file, and therefore privacy of messages and computer files cannot be ensured to anyone. Any computer-generated correspondence, the contents of all computer hard drives on the Institute's premises, and saved voice mail messages are the sole property of the Institute, may be considered business records, and could be used in administrative, judicial, or other proceedings. The Institute licenses software to support its educational processes. Students are not permitted to copy, remove, or install software. By using the computer equipment, software, and communications devices, all students knowingly and voluntarily consent to being monitored and acknowledge the Institute's right to conduct such monitoring. The equipment is intended for educational purposes only and any other use by students, including but not limited to any of the prohibited conduct described herein, will be treated under the Conduct section of this catalog and may result in disciplinary action up to and including permanent dismissal from the Institute.

General Student Complaint Procedure/Grievance Policy The institute encourages students to bring all complaints or grievances to the Administration’s attention. Many questions or concerns that students may have can be resolved simply through discussion. A student may present a grievance through the following complaint and dispute resolution procedures. The campus will review all complaints or grievances fully and promptly. Grievances may include misapplication of the campus’s policies, rules, regulations, or procedures. Please follow these steps when filing a grievance: STEP 1 A student should first bring the grievance to the attention of the appropriate instructor or staff member. STEP 2 If the situation is not resolved, the student should next bring the grievance, in writing, to the attention of his or her Program Director or to a Campus Management Team member, such as the Director of Admissions, Program Directors, or Director of Financial Aid, as applicable. STEP 3 The student should next submit an appeal in writing to the Grievance Committee, if the complaint is unresolved, or if steps 1 and 2 are not possible since the complaint is related to an individual listed above. STEP 4 The Grievance Committee will schedule a meeting with the student to hear the student’s complaint and will rule within three business days, or as soon as possible.

STEP 5 The Grievance Committee will notify the student in writing of their decision.

STEP 6 The student may appeal the decision of the Grievance Committee to the following individuals:

All Concerns Campus President [email protected] All Concerns Vice President of Academics [email protected]

STEP 7 If the student grievance cannot be resolved between the campus and the student directly, the student may contact:

1. Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) 750 First Street NE, Suite 980 Washington, DC 20002 Email: [email protected], or by fax at 202-336.6780. ACICS requires that all student grievances be submitted in writing.

and/or 2. Florida Commission for Independent Education

Florida Department of Education

325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1414

Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0400 Telephone: 888-224-6684

mailto:[email protected]



Career Services The institute is dedicated to the success of its students and graduates; therefore, it provides career assistance from an experienced and enthusiastic career services team. The goal of career services is to assist all graduates to obtain in field or related field employment. The team is available to assist students throughout their training programs and continues to offer assistance beyond graduation. It should be understood the career services offered are not a guarantee of employment.

Students are encouraged to get an early start on career development, and can begin working with the career services team as early as their first week. Career services offers assistance with career portfolio building, resume writing, interview skill development/grooming, networking skills and effective job search training. This is accomplished through one-on-one meetings, group sessions and in-class workshops and presentations, and is facilitated using handouts, audio and/or visual teaching aids and online tools.

Students seeking employment while enrolled can take advantage of these services and obtain guidance from the career services team. However, specific in-field and related field employment assistance typically begins towards the end of students’ academic training when the knowledge, skills and/or certifications and licenses necessary for in-field job placement have been obtained.

If a graduate is unavailable for employment assistance, he/she should contact the career services team. Not all personal details surrounding an issue need be disclosed, but since it is our desire to assist all graduates in obtaining careers in their fields of study, a timeline for future contact/assistance can be established as per the graduate’s request. This way, the team can continue to assist graduates who are presently available for assistance and check in with unavailable graduates as per established timelines.

A criminal background does not exclude a student or graduate from obtaining career services assistance, and details regarding the nature of a criminal record need not be disclosed. All students and graduates receive the same degree of assistance. However, many employers conduct background checks, which may affect the length of time between program completion and employment. Students with criminal backgrounds who have concerns about employability in their fields of study should meet with the Campus President early on in their academic careers to discuss employment options. In order to facilitate employment efforts, career services works closely with the employment community that may offer in field or related field employment opportunities to qualified graduates. This is accomplished by maintaining active involvement in the community, holding on-campus career fairs, scheduling on-campus graduate interviews, hosting guest lectures, scheduling opportunities for students and graduates’ interaction with potential employers, and conducting routine visits to new and established employment partners. Students and graduates are encouraged to maintain consistent communication with career services so as not to miss excellent opportunities to network with potential employers. Some programs of study require students to complete an externship, practicum, or clinical at an off-site facility prior to program completion. These activities are an excellent way for students to develop their new skills through hands-on, in-field training experiences and to network with potential employers. In some instances, students who successfully complete off-site training requirements are made offers of employment or are referred by site supervisors to other potential employers. Site assignment is not a guarantee of employment, and graduates who have not been hired at their sites will receive career services employment assistance as outlined above.

Student Activities

Student Health Services The institute does not provide health services for students. In the event of a student medical emergency, an alerted staff member will dial 911 for medical services. Students requiring nonemergency medical care will be given information about medical services and agencies they may contact. Any costs incurred for medical services will be the student’s responsibility.

Vaccinations Documentation of health examinations, pathology tests, and immunizations may be required for certain programs. Information on any required health examinations, pathology tests, and immunizations including when they are due will be provided during the admissions process.

Student Housing The Institute does not have dormitory facilities. It is the student’s responsibility to find living accommodations.

Tutoring Students may request tutoring in specific subject matters through their instructors and the Program Directors during times allotted. There is no additional charge for tutoring services.

Crime Awareness and Campus Security In keeping with the requirements of the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, The institute distributes an annual disclosure to all current students and employees informing them of the availability, location, and contents of the campus crime report.

All prospective students and employees will receive a notice regarding the availability of the report, a description of the

contents and instructions for requesting a copy. An electronic copy of the Annual Campus Security Report is located at http://www.medtech.edu/campussecurityinformation. The Institute does not sponsor off-campus student activities or organizations, and therefore does not monitor any student activity at off-campus locations. Information on personal safety and crime prevention is available to all students

and new associates during their respective orientations. In addition, Medtech offers information programs to all

students and associates at least once a year in such areas as personal safety, self-defense, and crime prevention.

Reporting Crimes and Other Emergencies Any individual who wishes to report a crime or other emergency should contact the Campus President, Program Directors, or the First Impressions Representative at the time of the incident. In addition, individuals may wish to call 911, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office at 407.254.7000. Medtech encourages the prompt and accurate reporting of all crimes and other incidents to the Medtech staff listed above and to the proper authorities as warranted. The Campus President maintains a log of all reported crimes occurring on campus, which is available for review by interested parties with 48 hours’ notice. However, information from the log may be withheld if its release would jeopardize an ongoing criminal investigation or the safety of an individual, cause a suspect to evade detection, or result in the destruction of evidence.

Timely Warnings Medtech will issue a timely warning to all students and associates of any on-campus crimes that are reported to campus staff and/or police and are considered a threat to students and associates by means of postings on bulletin boards, flyers, and announcements in classrooms.

http://www.medtech.edu/campussecurityinformation

Drug and Alcohol Abuse Awareness and Prevention In compliance with the Drug-Free Institutes and Communities Act of 1989, Medtech has established the following policy toward promoting a drug-free learning environment:

Institute Sanctions Sanctions will be imposed on a student in violation of the policy regarding use, possession or being under the influence of a controlled substance. For a first infraction, the student and Campus President will have an advising session that will be documented and become a part of the student's permanent record. Students will be directed to professional drug counseling. Any student found to be using or under the influence will be suspended for 30 days and will be required to re-test in order to return. Should the re-test result in a positive result the student will be administratively withdrawn from the Institute with no opportunity for appeal. Negative results will result with the student being allowed to continue in the program, but he/she will be subject to random drug testing at any point during the remainder of the program. Positive results from a random drug test will result in the student being administratively withdrawn from the Institute with no opportunity for appeal. Sanctions will be imposed on a student in violation of the policy regarding the selling or trafficking of controlled substances. Upon the first infraction, the Institute will immediately administratively terminate students, and will refer the matter to the appropriate authorities for prosecution. The institute reserves the right to immediately dismiss any student in violation of this policy, the above outlined procedure notwithstanding. The institute further reserves the right to refer students to the proper legal authorities for prosecution.

Voluntary Treatment, Counseling or Rehabilitation The institute encourages any student who feels that he or she may have a problem with drugs or alcohol to seek treatment, counseling, or rehabilitation. Students are encouraged to meet with the Campus president, in strictest confidence, for assistance in locating appropriate sources of help. The institute will make every effort to work with any individual who voluntarily seeks treatment. Brochures and information on alcohol and drug use and abuse are located in the Learning Resource Center. Students are encouraged to take this information and share it with others.

Educational Programming The institute is committed to a drug- and alcohol-free environment, and periodically offers an educational program on substance abuse for the entire student body. Students, staff, and instructors are strongly encouraged to attend.

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act Student records are maintained for a minimum of five years from the student's last day of attendance, with academic transcripts maintained indefinitely. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords eligible students and their parents certain rights with respect to their education records including:

1. The right to inspect and review the student's education records during normal school hours with an appointment within 45 days of the day the Campus President receives a written, dated request for access. The Institute does not permit students to inspect or review confidential student guidance notes maintained by the Institute, or financial records (including any information those records contain) of their parents or guardians.

2. The right to request amendment of educational records that the student believes are inaccurate, misleading, or a violation of privacy. Students requesting amendment of an education record should submit a written, dated request to the President, clearly identify the part of the record they want changed, and specify why it is inaccurate, misleading, or a violation of privacy. If the Institute decides not to amend the record, the Institute will notify the student in writing and/or verbally of the decision and of the student's right to a hearing regarding the request for amendment. Additional information regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to the student when he/she is notified of the right to a hearing.

3. The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained in the student's education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without prior consent from the parents or the eligible student, as applicable. The Institute may neither release nor disclose personally identifiable information contained in the student's education records to outside employers, agencies, or individuals without first securing a written release from the parent or eligible student, as applicable, unless permitted by the Act.

One exception to the above student record release policy permits disclosure without consent to school officials with legitimate educational interests. A school official is a person employed by the Institute in an administrative, supervisory, academic or research, or support staff position (including law enforcement unit personnel and health staff) or a person or company with whom the Institute is affiliated or has contracted (such as an attorney, auditor, or collection agent). A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill a professional responsibility. Upon request, the Institute discloses educational records without consent to officials of another school in which a student seeks or intends to enroll.

4. The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by the Institute to comply with the requirements of FERPA. The name and address of the office that administers FERPA is:

Family Compliance Office U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue SW Washington DC 20202-4605

These rights transfer to the student when he or she reaches the age of 18 or attends a school beyond the high school level. Students to whom the rights have transferred are eligible students.

Directory of Information Public Notice Directory Information may be disclosed without the specific authorization of the eligible student. Directory Information is defined as student's name, address, telephone number, e-mail, date, and place of birth, photographs/videos taken at events, honors and awards, and dates of attendance. The campus must notify students annually about their FERPA rights and the definition of Directory Information. This may be done by e-mail, by mail or in the catalog.

Personal Property The institute is not responsible for loss or damage to the property of students.

Academic Information

Hours of Operation The normal hours of operations for the institute are as follows: Business Offices Classes Monday – Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday – Friday (Day) 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday (Evening) 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Academic Calendar The academic calendar is can be found on pages 77 of the catalog.

Definition of an Academic Year An academic year consists of a minimum of 36 weeks of instruction in which a full-time student is expected to complete at least 36-quarter credits.

Definition of a Clock Hour A clock hour is defined as a minimum of 50 minutes of instruction within a 60-minute period.

Definition of a Unit of Credit The institute awards quarter credit hours to reflect the successful completion of pre-determined course learning objectives and requirements. A quarter-credit hour represents an institutionally established equivalency of work or learning corresponding to intended learning outcomes and verified by evidence of student achievement. One academic quarter credit hour is based on 10 clock hours of lecture, 20 clock hours of lab work, and 30 clock hours of work-based learning.

Out-of-Class Learning Activities The institute has established equivalencies that reasonably approximate expected learning outcomes resulting from the following time commitments:

1. One hour of classroom or direct faculty instruction and a minimum of two hours of out of class student work each week for approximately 4-12 weeks, or the equivalent amount of work over a different amount of time; or

2. At least an equivalent amount of work required in paragraph (1) of this definition for other academic activities as established by the institute including laboratory work, internships, practicum, studio work, and other academic work leading to the award of credit hours.

Learning outcomes may vary based upon the instructor’s method of delivery, student’s academic background, assessable effort of student’s and classroom size. Out-of-class work/learning activities may include the following:

1. Reading and writing assignments 2. Projects 3. Clearly defined papers or reports 4. Practice or practical application of theory 5. Other learning experiences

Further details are provided per course and will be measured and reflected on each syllabus as a percentage of the overall course grade.

Attendance Policy Students are expected to attend all classes. Attending class each period is crucial to the success of our students. Students attending class each day has a direct correlation to positive student learning outcomes. The clinical/practicum/externship experience provides the student with the culminating experience of application of theoretical learning to client care. Attendance during the clinical/practicum/externship experiences is crucial to ensuring student preparation for job placement. Instructors at all campuses must record student attendance on a daily basis and maintain complete and accurate records of attendance and absences for all students.

1. The campus Program Directors are responsible for enforcement and management of this policy. 2. At the discretion of the campus, students may make up work missed. Make-up work does not excuse or remove

absences from the student’s record. 3. The following applies to in-classroom (didactic or lab) learning experiences:

A. If a student is present, the majority of the class the instructor must mark the student Present (P); if the student does not attend class, the instructor must mark the student as Absent (A).

B. Involuntary withdrawal 1. A campus must involuntarily withdraw a student from school if the student misses 14

consecutive calendar days unless it is a scheduled Holiday or break. 2. The financial aid office will send to the student’s address of record a Notice of Involuntarily

Withdraw to inform the student of his/her involuntary withdrawal. The financial aid office will also update the student’s academic record.

C. Official Withdrawal 1. Official notification from the student is any official notification that is provided in writing or

orally to a designated campus official acting in his or her official capacity in the withdrawal process. Acceptable official notification includes notification by a student via telephone, through a designated Website or orally in person. The responsibility for documenting oral notifications is the schools; however, the school may request, but not require, the student to confirm his or her oral notification in writing. Official notification can be provided to any person at the school acting in their capacity (instructor, financial aid officer, registrar, student services, etc.).

4. The Registrar will also update the student’s contact manager in CampusVue.

Nursing Programs Classroom Attendance Policy All students are expected to attend all classes. The Institute does not distinguish between excused and unexcused absence. Regular attendance is critical to your success as a student. Attending class each day has a direct correlation to positive student learning outcomes. Students are expected to arrive on time to all classes and laboratory experiences. Attendance will be taken during all courses, theory and laboratory courses. Students who arrive late must wait until a break to enter into classroom or lab. Students are responsible for obtaining any information they missed because of being late or leaving early. Faculty can deduct up to 10% of that daily grade if student comes in late or leaves early. It is the student’s responsibility to notify the school in the event they are unable to attend. If a student is present the instructor must mark the student present (P) for the time she/he attends class, unless the student is dismissed from class as a result of disciplinary action; if the student does not attend class or is dismissed for disciplinary action the instructor must mark the student absent (A).

Students will not be permitted to complete exams prior to the scheduled date. Any student who misses an exam due to absenteeism will have seven (7) calendar days from the original test date to contact the instructor to schedule and complete a make-up exam. No exams will be allowed after the (7) day time frame and a grade of zero will be recorded. Students who request a make-up exam will receive a 10% deduction from their exam grade. A no call/no show for theory or lab courses the student will not be allowed to make-up any assignments or exams. Make-up work does not excuse or remove absences from the student record. The Program Director(s) is responsible for enforcement and management of this policy.

Nursing Programs Clinical Attendance Policy Clinical experiences are a critical component learning process. Clinical experiences provide the student with the culminating experience of application of theoretical learning to patient care. Students are expected to attend all assigned clinical hours for the course. Students are responsible to notify the clinical instructor at least 60 minutes prior to the scheduled clinical start time if they cannot attend. If a student cannot attend and does not provide notification prior to the clinical start time, he/she will be considered a no call/no show and may be dismissed from the clinical site. A no call/no show status does not qualify for the first absence make-up as listed below in the table. Any student leaving or is asked to leave a clinical site (instructors discretion and/or code of conduct violation) by the clinical instructor before the end of the clinical day, will be counted absent (A) for the entire day. The student must request the learning assignment from the clinical instructor. If approved, this assignment must be completed within 14 days of the missed clinical or the Friday of finals week whichever comes first.

Students are not allowed to leave their clinical site during any scheduled break(s) or meal breaks. If the scheduled clinical site does not have a cafeteria or lunch/dinner area to purchase food, they must pack a sack lunch. This will be discussed by the student’s clinical instructor and/or at the clinical orientation that usually occurs on the first day of each clinical experience. Students absolutely cannot work between 11 p.m.-7 a.m. the night prior to a scheduled clinical day.

If a student becomes ill while at any clinical setting, the instructor must notify the Program Director immediately and send the student home for the day and they will be counted absent.

1st Absence (Make- up) 1st Absence (No make-up) 2nd Absence

Learning make-up assignment and not counted as an absence

Student fails to complete learning make-up assignment by assigned deadline date. No additional time or make-up assignment will be allowed

Clinical Failure Program Director will document and counsel the student for the clinical failure

The Program Directors are responsible for enforcement and management of this policy.

Attendance Policy Bachelor of Science in Nursing/BSN On-line Program Student attendance in Bachelor of Science in Nursing/BSN on-line program is tracked for each of the 6-week modules on a course-by-course basis. Attendance is based and recorded upon academic events. An academic event for online courses is defined by submitting class assignments, participation in threaded discussions, or completing quizzes and exams. All students are required to login and contribute to two academic events per week, per course.

Veteran’s Attendance Policy Early departures, class cuts, tardies, etc., for any portion of a class period will count as one absence. Students exceeding 20% total absences in a calendar month will be terminated from the VA benefits for unsatisfactory attendance. In order to show that the cause of unsatisfactory attendance has been removed, students must show good attendance (as defined) for one calendar month after being terminated for unsatisfactory attendance. After such time, the student may be recertified for VA education benefits. The student’s attendance record will be retained in the veteran’s file of USDVA and SAA audit purposes.

Maternity Related Leave Policy In accordance with Title IX, the school will permit a student to take a leave from classes due to pregnancy or related conditions, childbirth, false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, and recovery therefrom for a period of time as is deemed medically necessary by the student's physician. Students should notify the Program Directors if a leave becomes necessary.

Students who leave for pregnancy must contact the Program Directors and provide an estimated date of return for planning of academic activities. Students who are out less than 14 days are allowed to complete and submit any work missed. Missed attendance and any class participation requirements will not negatively affect students’ final grades.

Should students be out longer than 14 days, they will be allowed to return and retake the term at no additional cost. Students will be allowed additional time to complete their programs and continue at the same pace with an

extended graduation date. Documentation from their physician showing that the student was on leave due to pregnancy, childbirth, false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, and recovery therefrom must be provided to the school.

Dropping or Adding Classes Classes may be added or dropped without penalty within the first three days of each academic term. Students should seek assistance from their Program Director for special schedule requests and adjustments. A grade of “W” is issued when a student withdraws from a course before midterm. A grade of “W” does not count toward a student’s cumulative grade point average, but does count toward pace of completion. A grade of “F” is issued when a student withdraws from a course after midterm. A grade of “F” will count toward a student’s cumulative grade point average and toward pace of completion. Dropping a class may affect a student’s financial aid. Prior to dropping a class, the student should consult the financial aid office.

Drop/Add Policy Bachelor of Science in Nursing/BSN On-line Program

Students in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing/BSN on-line program may add a class through the first day of the module. Students may drop a course through the Sunday following the first day of the module. The first day of class for online is the first Monday of the module.

Re-Entry

Students who previously attended Medtech and are petitioning to re-enter are considered re-entering students. Re-entering students (those who have a last date of attendance of less than one year) are required to apply to re-enter and meet all current standards set forth in the catalog including the standards related to satisfactory academic progress. All students are required to meet with the Financial Aid Department to arrange for any balance that may still be owed to the institute. Students who have withdrawn from Medtech and have an outstanding balance may be required to pay the balance prior to re-entering classes. Students must re-enter into the current version of their program if modifications have been made. This may result in the students having to take additional courses.

Re-entry Nursing Programs If a student’s education is interrupted and he/she would like to re-enter, the following steps must be followed:

1. A student must request re-entry to the appropriate Program Director. The student would be required to meet with Program Director to discuss previous academic attempts.

2. The request for re-entry will be evaluated by the Program Directors and Campus President. 3. Re-entry is not guaranteed. 4. The Institute will notify the student of the decision. 5. If the student disagrees with the re-entry decision, he/she can file an appeal as outlined in the catalog. 6. In the event the student withdraws, is suspended, or fails to meet academic criteria after being granted a re-

entry, the student will be terminated from the program. 7. Students who have outstanding financial obligations to the Institute must have an acceptable payment plan for

payment approved by the Campus President, prior to re-entry. 8. Students must be academically in good standing otherwise they may have to re-enter on a probationary status. 9. Students whose discontinuance was due to violation of school policy may not be accepted for re-entry. 10. Students requesting re-entry may be required by the Program Director to comply with certain conditions, for

example, auditing classes, lab or clinical. 11. All re-entries are contingent on space availability. If a student is approved for re-entry and space is not

available, the student will not be permitted to re-enter. Student selection for re-entry spaces are filled by the earliest date of application for re-entry.

12. Any student who has not attended for more than 24 months may be required to audit all previous courses from Medtech Institute before progressing.

Certification, State Board, and National Board Exams Graduates of the Associate of Science Degree – Nursing and Practical Nursing – Diploma programs are required to be licensed in order to work as a nurse. Understanding the requirements of certification, state board, or national board licensing exams is the individual student's responsibility. Such requirements may change during the course of a program. No student is automatically certified in any way upon program completion, and even if a student obtains certification, the Institute does not guarantee job placement. Although certain programs are designed to prepare students to take various certification and licensing exams, the Institute cannot guarantee students will pass these exams. The Institute makes a reasonable attempt to provide accurate information about test dates and fees for exams. In some cases, field experience may be necessary to be eligible to take or to pass these exams. In addition, a GED or high school diploma may be required for graduates to take their state, national, or certification exams. Furthermore, the state, employers, and various other agencies may require a criminal background check, fingerprinting, and/or drug testing before a student can be placed in an externship or take professional licensing, certification, or registration exams. Students who have prior felony convictions or serious misdemeanors may be denied the opportunity to take professional licensing, certification, or registration exams. These students may also be denied a license or certification to practice in some states, even if the certification or licensing exam is taken and passed. Students are responsible for inquiring with the appropriate agencies about current requirements prior to enrolling in the program of their choice or, if the student's circumstances change, at the time of making application for certification or licensure.

Graduation Requirements A graduate interview will be scheduled for each prospective graduate with the Program Directors or Campus President. Upon completion of the graduate Interview, the completion of all necessary paperwork, academic compliance and fulfillment of all financial obligations, the student will be granted graduate status. To become a graduate of the institute, students must meet the following requirements:

1. Meet all academic requirements set forth in this catalog under Satisfactory Academic Progress 2. Obtain an overall cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher 3. Meet all program-specific graduation requirements 4. Complete required externship/practicum or clinical experience successfully 5. Complete all coursework within the maximum program length 6. Satisfy all financial obligations to the institute

Students who satisfy all other requirements for graduation, but do not satisfy all financial obligations to the institute may be granted a completer status. All graduates are strongly encouraged to participate in graduation ceremonies to celebrate their accomplishments. Graduation from any program offered by Medtech Institute is not contingent upon passing an external certification, licensure, or registration exam.

Clinical, Practicum, or Externship Many of Medtech Institute’s programs require students to participate in a clinical, practicum, or externship experience. The clinical, practicum, or externship experience provides the student with actual on-the-job experience in his or her major field of study. The clinical, practicum, or externship is designed to be a continuation of the student’s education. Students are placed in settings applicable to their major field of study. Students are not to receive pay while on a clinical, practicum, or externship. Each program may have specific policies and procedures, to include, but not limited to drug screenings, up-to-date criminal background checks, and/or additional immunizations. Medtech cannot guarantee any student a clinical, practicum, or externship site during the evening hours in any of our majors. The most common work hours for medical facilities are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. In certain situations, students may need to adjust their work schedules to accommodate their clinical, practicum, or externship requirements. Due to requirements contained in some affiliation agreements, a criminal history may exclude a student from being able to participate in a clinical, practicum, or externship. Students are encouraged to report immediately any changes in criminal history, including any pending charges, to their Program Director. Students in nursing programs are referred to the Nursing Handbook for additional information on clinical requirements.

Transcripts Current or former students may request one free copy of their official transcript by submitting a written request to the institute including the name and address where the transcript should be mailed. Transcript sent directly to the student will be marked to indicate they are unofficial copies. A fee will be charged for additional copies and must be paid in advance before they are processed. Neither official nor non-official transcripts will be released for students who have a past-due account with the institute. The transcript fee is listed on page 75.

Academic Standards

Grading System The institute prepares for entry-level employment and success in the student’s chosen career. Grading is administered to correlate the student’s progress in terms related to employee proficiency expected by the healthcare field. Grading is based on daily performance in class and in the laboratory and the student’s level of achievement on tests, laboratory

projects, exercises, and final exams. The institute uses a 4.0 grading system. Furthermore, academic progress and

achievement will be evaluated using both Grade Point Average (GPA) and Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA.)

The Grade Point Average (GPA) is the weighted average of grade points received per credit hour attempted for a specified term. Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) is the weighted average of grade points received per credit hour

attempted for the entire academic period at the institute. Medtech Grading Scale A – (General Education and Non-Core Courses – Non-Nursing Programs)

Grading Scale Grading Scale Quality Points Counts in POC

A 90-100 % 4.00 Pts X

B 80-89% 3.00 Pts X

C 70-79% 2.00 Pts X

D 60-69% 1.00 Pts X

F 0-59% 0.00 Pts X

W Withdrawn (does not calculate into CGPA) 0.00 Pts X

TR Credit Transfer (does not calculate into CGPA) 0.00 Pts X

CE Credit by Examination (does not calculate into CGPA) 0.00 Pts X

I Incomplete (does not calculate into CGPA) 0.00 Pts X

AU Audit (does not calculate into CGPA or POC) 0.00 Pts ** Retaken Course (does not calculate into CGPA) 0.00 Pts X

ML Maternity Leave (does not calculate into CGPA and POG) 0.00 Pts

Medtech Grading Scale B – (Core Courses – Non-Nursing Programs)


A 90-100 % 4.00 Pts X

B 80-89% 3.00 Pts X

C 70-79% 2.00 Pts X

F 0-69% 0.00 Pts X






ML Maternity Leave (does not calculate into CGPA and POG) 0.00 Pts

Grading System Nursing Programs Students in the Associate of Science Nursing, Practical Nursing, and RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing/RN-BSN programs must attain a minimum grade of 75% or higher in both the theory and clinical components as applicable of all core courses or they will be required to repeat the courses. Students must attain a minimum grade of 70% or higher in all non-core courses or they will be required to repeat the courses. Students will be evaluated and receive grades at the end of each term. Grades are based on assignments, tests, and demonstration and assessment of nursing abilities throughout the quarter. Some terms include a clinical rotation, which the student must pass to be eligible to proceed to the next term.

Student Progression Nursing Programs

Students will be evaluated and receive grades on a term-by-term basis. Grades will be based on assignments, tests, and

clinical abilities throughout the term. Some terms include a clinical rotation. Student must pass all pre-requisites to

proceed to the next term. If a final grade on a nursing core course is below a 75% (F) students will be required to repeat

the course. If a final grade on a general education or nursing non-core course is below 70% (F) student will be required

to repeat the course. If a student disagrees with the final grade issued, they can follow the process stated within the

catalog.

Medtech Grading Scale A – (Core Courses - Nursing Programs)


A 90-100 % 4.00 Pts X

B 80-89% 3.00 Pts X

C 75-79% 2.00 Pts X

F 0-74% 0.00 Pts X






ML Maternity Leave (does not calculate into CGPA or POG) 0.00 Pts

Medtech Grading Scale B – (Non-Core and General Education Courses – Nursing Programs)


A 90-100 % 4.00 Pts X

B 80-89% 3.00 Pts X

C 70-79% 2.00 Pts X

F 0-69% 0.00 Pts X






ML Maternity Leave (does not calculate into CGPA or POG) 0.00 Pts

Definition of Grade Designations

Withdrawal A grade of (W) is issued when a student withdraws from a course before midterm. A grade of (W) does not count toward a student’s cumulative grade point average, but does count toward pace of completion. Credit Transfer A grade of (TR) represents the transfer of credit from another institute. A grade of (TR) does not calculate into a student’s cumulative grade point average, but does count toward pace of completion. Credit by Examination A grade of (CE) represents credit awarded by examination. A grade of (CE) does not calculate into a student’s cumulative grade point average, but does count toward pace of completion.

Incomplete A grade of (I) is issued when a student is unable to complete a course during an academic term due to unanticipated circumstances or events. A grade of (I) does not calculate into a student’s cumulative grade point average, but does count toward pace of completion.

Audit Classes taken for audit (AU) do not qualify for a grade or credit, do not apply toward cumulative grade point average,

pace of completion, or count as part of a student’s full- or part-time course load for purposes of financial aid or loan deferments.

Retaken Course Two asterisks (**) beside an assigned grade indicate the course has been retaken. Retaken courses count towards pace of completion, but do not calculate into a student’s cumulative grade point average. Students may retake a failed course one time. Should the second attempt result in a grade of “F” the student will be dismissed from the program. Students wishing to retake a course for which they received a passing grade to improve their grade may only retake the course one time. In the event of course retakes, the latest grade received will replace any previous course grade when calculating grade point averages.

Maternity Leave A grade of (ML) is issued when a student is placed on maternity leave. A grade of (ML) does not calculate into a student’s cumulative grade point average or pace of completion.

Guidelines of Incomplete Courses The granting of an incomplete is at the discretion of the Program Directors. The Program Directors will make the determination whether the circumstances warrant an incomplete. The incomplete period will be determined on a case-by-case basis as established by the Program Directors. For an incomplete grade to be considered, the student must complete the following steps.

1. Submit a request for an incomplete in writing. The request must be received prior to taking the final exam or prior to the course end date.

2. If the incomplete is approved, the student and instructor enter into a written agreement, which includes a course completion plan and established deadline for completion.

Upon completion of the incomplete period, the student will be awarded the earned grade. All incompletes will be cleared within the pre-established timeframe as outlined in the incomplete agreement. Unresolved incompletes will revert to the otherwise earned grade if not resolved by the established date, which includes a zero for the incomplete work.

Mitigating Circumstances In unusual situations, such as students’ prolonged illness or accident, death in the family or other circumstances that make it impractical for students to complete their course of study, Medtech will determine a reasonable and fair resolution for both parties. Students shall meet with the Campus President and the determination will be made on a case-by-case basis. No refunds are made for books or other materials once they have been distributed.

Grade Rounding Policy Grades on course assignments and examinations, which are determined by percentages involving decimals, should be rounded up to the next whole number when equal to 0.5 or greater. When the decimal is equal or less than 0.4 the grade is to be rounded down. This policy also applies to final course grades where the final course grade is determined using percentages with decimals.

Satisfactory Academic Progress The U.S. Department of Education, in conjunction with federal laws, as well as the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) requires the institute to establish, define, and apply standards of satisfactory academic progress for all financial aid applicants, regardless of previous financial aid history. Satisfactory academic progress (SAP) standards apply to all students, except those enrolled in professional development courses, at the institute regardless of their financial arrangements.

Maximum Time Frame All students must complete their program of study in a period not exceeding 1.5 times (150%) the normal duration of the program as measured in credit hours attempted. For example, if a program requires successful completion of 60 credit hours, the student may not attempt more than 90 credit hours (1.5 × 60) in the completion of his or her program. In order to graduate, a student must successfully complete 100% of the required courses and attain a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 2.0 within the maximum time frame.

Required Evaluation Schedule (Quantitative and Qualitative) The evaluation period for determining satisfactory academic progress for all students will be at the end of each term or payment period. A quantitative and qualitative evaluation that will occur at the end of each term or payment period will be based on all credit hours attempted and earned. The qualitative evaluation is determined by a student’s CGPA. The CGPA is composed of all work attempted at the current academic level. The quantitative measurement is determined by overall completion rate percentage and maximum credits hours attempted.

The following credits are counted as credits attempted and will count toward the maximum timeframe and pace of completion. The institute does not include non-punitive grades in its grading system nor does it offer non-credit or remedial courses.

Withdrawal A grade of (W) is issued when a student withdraws from a course before midterm. A grade of (W) does not count toward a student’s cumulative grade point average, but does count toward pace of completion.

Credit Transfer A grade of (TR) represents the transfer of credit from another institute. A grade of (TR) does not calculate into a student’s cumulative grade point average, but does count toward pace of completion.

Credit by Examination A grade of (CE) represents credit awarded by examination. A grade of (CE) does not calculate into a student’s cumulative grade point average, but does count toward pace of completion.

Incomplete A grade of (I) is issued when a student is unable to complete a course during an academic term due to unanticipated circumstances or events. A grade of (I) does not calculate into a student’s cumulative grade point average, but does count toward pace of completion.

Retaken Course Two asterisks (**) beside an assigned grade indicate the course has been retaken. Retaken courses count towards pace of completion, but do not calculate into a student’s cumulative grade point average. Students may retake a failed (“D” or “F” as applicable) course two times. Should the third attempt result in a grade of “F” the student will be dismissed from the program. Students wishing to retake a course for which they received a passing grade to improve their grade may only retake the course one time. In the event of course retakes, the latest grade received will replace any previous course grade when calculating grade point averages.

Maternity Leave A grade of (ML) is issued when a student is placed on maternity leave. A grade of (ML) does not calculate into a student’s cumulative grade point average or pace of completion.

Audit Classes taken for audit (AU) do not qualify for a grade or credit, do not apply toward cumulative grade point average,

pace of completion, or count as part of a student’s full- or part-time course load for purposes of financial aid or loan deferments.

Satisfactory Academic Progress Tables The following charts provide the minimum quantitative and qualitative requirements for each evaluation level. Term programs consist of an academic period of time of either three modules (organized into a term) or one standard quarter, semester or trimester. Non-term programs consist of an academic period of time, which is not organized into a term structure. Non-term students receive financial aid payments at both the beginning and midpoint of the academic year, once one-half of the credits for the academic year have been earned. SAP is measured according to the evaluation levels stated in the charts below which includes the end of each academic year for programs of one academic year in length or shorter. Students in programs that consist of two academic years will be evaluated at the end of each academic year. Students evaluated at the end of the second academic year must have a CGPA of 2.0.

Associate and Bachelor Degree Programs of Study (Term Based)

Evaluation Levels (Quantitative)

Cumulative Credits Attempted

(Qualitative) Minimum Pace of Completion

Minimum CGPA

1 1 to 20 50% 1.50

2 20.1 to 35 60% 1.75

3 35.1 to 50 67% 1.85

4 50.1 & higher 67% 2.0

Diploma and Certificate Programs of Study (Term Based)

Evaluation Levels (Quantitative)

Cumulative Credits Attempted

(Qualitative) Minimum Pace of Completion

Minimum CGPA

1 1 to 20 50% 1.50

2 20.1 to 35 60% 1.75

3 35.1 & Higher 67% 2.00

Students who do not meet the minimum standards for credits attempted or cumulative grade point average in accordance with the appropriate evaluation level will receive written notification from the Program Directors or his/her designee in the form of an academic advising plan. The student will meet with the Program Directors or his/her designee to create and implement an academic plan to assist the student with meeting SAP by the next evaluation level. All parties will sign the plan with the original placed in the student’s academic file and a copy provided to the student.

If, at any time, it is determined that it is impossible for a student to complete the program in the maximum timeframe of 150%, pace of completion or CGPA, the student will be dismissed and will not be permitted to reapply in the same program. When applicable, students who are not making satisfactory academic progress at the end of the second academic year are dismissed and not eligible to continue into the third academic year.

Financial Aid Warning Students failing to meet the required SAP minimums will be placed on Financial Aid Warning. While on Financial Aid Warning, students will remain eligible for Title IV Federal Financial Aid. Students will receive academic advisement to assist them in improving their academic progress. Students may only remain on Financial Aid Warning for one term or payment period. Students who achieve the required SAP minimums at the end of the term or payment period will be placed back in good standing. Students who do not achieve the required SAP minimums at the end of the next term or

payment period will be dismissed or otherwise must follow the appeals procedures stated within this policy to be placed on Financial Aid Probation.

Financial Aid Probation Students who are granted a satisfactory academic progress appeal will be placed on Financial Aid Probation. Students on Financial Aid Probation will receive an academic advising plan to assist them in improving their academic progress. Students who successfully appeal due to mitigating circumstances and are placed on Financial Aid Probation will remain eligible for Title IV Federal Financial Aid.

Non-degree Students (Diploma and Certificate) Non-degree students may only remain in Financial Aid Probation for one term or payment period. A non-degree student who achieves the required SAP minimums at the end of the term or payment period where he or she is on Financial Aid Probation will be placed back into good standing. A non-degree student who does not achieve the required SAP minimums at the end of the term or payment period where he or she is on Financial Aid Probation will be dismissed; however, he or she may appeal to remain enrolled although they will not be eligible for Title IV Federal Financial Aid.

Degree Students (Associate and Bachelor) Degree students will be placed on Financial Aid Probation for one term or payment period. If a degree student cannot meet the required standards within one term or payment period, but can meet the standards within two payment periods, then, as part of the appeal process, an academic advising plan may be granted that documents that the institute has determined that the student should be able to meet the Institute's SAP standards by the conclusion of the second Financial Aid Probation period. Degree students who achieve the required SAP minimums at the end of the specified term or payment period that they are in Financial Aid Probation will be placed back into good standing. Degree students who do not achieve the required SAP minimums at the end of the specified term or payment period that they are on Financial Aid Probation will be dismissed; however, they may appeal to remain enrolled although they will not be eligible for Title IV Federal Financial Aid.

Non-Title IV Eligible Students must appeal to be placed in Non-Title IV Eligible if they fail to meet the minimum SAP standards while on Financial Aid Probation. Students in Non-Title IV Eligible are not eligible for Title IV Federal Financial Aid. Students in Non-Title IV Eligible will receive academic advisement and an academic advising plan to assist them in improving their academic progress. All credits attempted during Non-Title IV Eligible count toward the maximum timeframe.

Non-degree Students (Diploma and Certificate) Non-degree students may only remain in Non-Title IV Eligible for one term or payment period. A non-degree student who achieves the required SAP minimums at the end of the term or payment period that he or she is in Non-Title IV Eligible will be placed back into good standing. A non-degree student who does not achieve the required SAP minimums at the end of the payment period or payment period that he or she is in Non-Title IV Eligible will be dismissed.

Degree Students (Associate and Bachelor) Degree students will be placed on Non-Title IV Eligible for one term or payment period. If a degree student cannot meet the required standards within one term or payment period, but can meet the standards within two payment periods, this may be approved as part of the appeal process. Degree students who achieve the required SAP minimums at the end of the specified term or payment period that they are in Non-Title IV Eligible will be placed back into good standing. Degree students who do not achieve the required SAP minimums at the end of the specified term or payment period that they are in Non-Title IV Eligible will be dismissed.

Standards of Academic Progress for VA Students

Students receiving VA educational benefits must maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 2.0 each term. The VA student whose CGPA falls below 2.0 at the end of any term will be placed on academic probation for a maximum of two consecutive terms of enrollment. If the VA student’s CGPA is still below 2.0 at the end of the second

consecutive term of probation, the student’s VA educational benefits will be terminated. A VA student terminated from VA educational benefits due to unsatisfactory progress may petition the school to be recertified after attaining a CGPA of 2.0.

Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeal Students who are on Financial Aid Warning (or Financial Aid Probation) and will not successfully meet the standards at the end of the term or payment period can appeal to be placed on Financial Aid Probation (or Non-Title IV Eligible). Students can begin the appeal process prior to the end of the term or payment period or the date listed on the academic advising plan. Students who wish to avoid a disruption of their enrollment status must submit a complete appeal packet, including all required documentation, by the last day of the term or payment period and submit to the Financial Aid Committee. The Financial Aid Committee consists of the Campus President, Financial Aid Director, and Program Directors, or their designees. Students who do not submit the appeal packet by the last day of the term or payment period can still appeal; however, they will be dismissed in the interim period while their appeal is reviewed. The criteria on which a student may file an appeal include death of a relative, an injury, or illness of the student, or other mitigating circumstances. The student must submit a signed and dated letter with specific information regarding why he or she failed to make satisfactory academic progress and what has changed in the student's situation that will allow the student to progress at the next evaluation. The student must include official documentation of the special circumstances with the appeal packet, such as a doctor's note, an obituary for a deceased family member, or other relevant supporting information. The appeal will also be reviewed by the Financial Aid Committee to determine if it is mathematically possible for the student to meet the necessary evaluation period benchmarks to be in good standing in the required amount of time and to complete all remaining coursework within the maximum timeframe. The Financial Aid Committee will determine as part of the appeals process whether it is necessary to create a customized academic advising plan for the student. Students who have submitted their appeal prior to the end of the term or payment period, and whose appeal is granted, will be allowed to move to Financial Aid Probation (or Non-Title IV Eligible). Students will be notified in writing of the final appeal decision from the Financial Aid Committee or their designees. Students who have submitted their appeal prior to the end of the term or payment period, and whose appeal is denied, will be dismissed. Students who did not submit their appeal prior to the end of the term or payment period, and whose appeal is granted, will be informed by the Program Directors or his/her designee, when it is possible for them to return to school based on scheduling and course availability.

General Appeals Procedure Within 10 business days of notification of dismissal, the student may appeal the decision by submitting a written appeal to the Grievance Committee. Reference the Grievance Procedure outlined in the catalog. The appeal should explain the circumstances that the student believes would have a bearing on the reinstatement. The Committee will review the student's appeal, the student's academic record, and the student's attendance record, and may call upon the student's instructors to determine relevant information. Based on this review, the Committee will determine if the student will be reinstated. The student will be notified in writing within five business days of the Grievance Committee's final decision.

Program Transfers/Additional Credentials Students interested in transferring programs or pursuing additional credentials may do so at the discretion of the Program Directors. The student must meet the minimum entrance requirements for the program to which he/she is transferring or pursuing as an additional credential. Students must transfer all relevant courses, thereby shortening the maximum time frame in the program. Transfer courses are counted in the completion rate and calculated into the CGPA. Courses that are not relevant to the new program or additional credential will not be transferred or calculated into the CGPA or pace of completion.

Financial Information

Financial Aid Programs Federal Pell Grant The Pell grant is gift assistance, which does not have to be repaid. Pell is awarded to students who have a financial need as determined by a standard federal formula, which takes into consideration family size, income, and resources. Effective for the 2012-13 award year, the aggregate limit is 12 semesters (or its equivalent) of the student¹s total Pell Grant eligibility. The calculation of the duration of a student’s eligibility will include all years of the student’s receipt of Federal Pell Grant funding. This change in the duration of students’ Federal Pell Grant eligibility is not limited only to students who received their first Federal Pell Grant on or after the 2008-2009 award year, as the HEA previously provided when the duration of eligibility was 18 semesters; students can monitor their aggregate balance on the NSLDS website at http://www.nslds.ed.gov.

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) The FSEOG is a grant program for undergraduate students with exceptional need with priority given to students with Federal Pell Grant eligibility. The federal government allocates FSEOG funds to participating institutes. Unlike loans, FSEOG funds do not have to be repaid.

Federal Direct Stafford Federal Direct Stafford loans are low-interest loans that are made available to the student. The loan must be used to pay for direct (tuition, fees, books and supplies) and indirect (room, board, transportation and personal expenses) educational expenses. Subsidized loans are based on family income and student need while unsubsidized loans are not. Students repay their loans beginning six months after they graduate, withdraw from an institute, or fall below half-time enrollment status.

Federal Direct Parent PLUS Loans The William D. Ford Federal Direct PLUS Loan is a low-interest loan available to parents of dependent undergraduate students. These loans are not based on need but when combined with other resources, cannot exceed the student’s cost of education. The U. S. Department of Education requires a credit check on the parent borrower. Either or both parents may borrow through this program. Repayment begins within 60 days of final disbursement of the loan within a loan period. Parents may request deferment of payments while the student is attending at least halftime.

The loan programs available at the institute include the Federal Direct Subsidized Loan Program, the Federal Unsubsidized Loan Program and the Federal Direct PLUS Loan Program. Any awards from the federal loan programs must be repaid in accordance with the terms of the promissory note, which is signed by either the student or the parent.

The Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans are fixed-rate loans available for eligible students with a limit of $9,500 per academic year (loan amounts may be prorated based on academic program length). A maximum of $3,500 can be subsidized, meaning that the federal government pays the interest on the loan while the student is enrolled in an institute and for the six-month period following any student’s graduation, withdrawal, or drop below half-time attendance. The additional $6,000 unsubsidized loan amount is available only for eligible students. For loans with a first disbursement between July 1, 2014 and June 30, 2015, the fixed-interest rate for the Direct Subsidized Loans is 4.66%, and the fixed-interest rate for Direct Unsubsidized Loans is 4.66%. The Direct PLUS Loan program is available for the parents of dependent students only and has a fixed interest rate of 7.21%. For loans with a first disbursement between July 1, 2015 and June 30, 2016, the fixed-interest rate for the Direct Subsidized Loans is 4.29%, and the fixed-interest rate for Direct Unsubsidized Loans is 4.29%. The Direct PLUS Loan program is available for the parents of dependent students only and has a fixed interest rate of 6.84%.

http://www.nslds.ed.gov/

Federal Work Study (FWS) FWS is a financial aid program designed to assist students in meeting the cost of their education by working part-time while attending the institute. Positions may be on-campus, off-campus, or community-service related. A candidate must demonstrate financial need to be awarded FWS. The number of positions available may be limited depending upon the institute’s annual funding allocation from the federal government.

Federal financial assistance is available to students who are enrolled in certain programs. To qualify, the student must be enrolled in a program that is approved for financial aid by the U.S. Department of Education. Students may contact the institute’s Financial Aid Office for additional information:

Financial Clearance Tuition and fee charges are due and payable in full at registration. Payment plans must be arranged through the Financial Aid Office.

Before final registration, all students must obtain financial clearance. Financial clearance is defined as: 1. Payment in full for the current term 2. A current, signed financial plan on file showing how costs will be covered 3. All required forms on file as requested by the Financial Aid Office

Students with approved payment plans must maintain the payment schedule listed on their financial plan. If the student misses a payment, the student’s entire balance becomes due immediately.

Students enrolled and attending the institute agrees to pay for tuition, books, and fees as detailed in their Enrollment Agreement. The obligation to pay for tuition, book, and fee charges is solely the responsibility of the student.

The institute, as a courtesy to the student, provides information and access to available third-party alternatives to help the student meet and satisfy financial obligations to the institute. Students are expected to approach their financial obligation to the institute in a proactive and responsible manner and fulfill payment obligations in a timely manner. Students who fail to meet their financial and payment obligations are subject to the disciplinary process as outlined in the Student Discipline policy. Students who are sixty (60) or more days late on financial obligations are subject to suspension or withdrawal from Medtech at the discretion of the Campus President.

Students may apply for financial assistance to assist in paying for their education. Students are encouraged to consider all available options for paying for their education. The following are sources that students have utilized to accomplish their educational goals:

1. Savings 2. Employer reimbursement 3. Scholarships 4. Relatives who will help them succeed 5. Credit cards (MasterCard, American Express, Visa, Discover accepted) 6. Cash down payment and interest-free monthly payments 7. Personal loans

Awarding Aid Financial aid eligibility is awarded according to federal guidelines. Funds are awarded according to need, making it possible for the greatest number of students, regardless of their financial circumstances, to continue their education. The institute uses the federally mandated formula to determine financial need as follows: Cost of Attendance - Expected Family Contribution (EFC) = Financial Need. The Cost of Attendance is determined by the institute and includes both direct costs (tuition, fees, and books) and indirect costs (room and board, transportation, and personal expenses). The EFC is determined by the federal government using the data from the FAFSA. The student’s need for financial aid is the difference between these two numbers, and aid is awarded to students in the following order: Federal Pell Grant, Federal Direct Loans, and Federal Direct PLUS Loan. Assistance from other agencies is considered in determining a student’s eligibility for financial aid and is considered after a student's Pell Grant eligibility is determined.

Students’ Rights and Responsibilities in Receiving Aid All students who apply for financial aid receive a copy of The Student Guide, an annual publication of the U.S. Department of Education. This booklet describes the types of federal aid programs, eligibility criteria, and the rights and responsibilities of student financial aid recipients. Any questions about the receipt or disbursement of financial aid should be addressed to the institute’s Financial Aid Office.

When applying for loans, students receive all of the details, including the terms of the loan, sample repayment schedules and students’ rights and responsibilities regarding the loan, along with a copy of their promissory note. The obligation to repay is discussed at length, along with the consequences of default. The Education Loan Disclosures, including the Self-Certification form, which is included in the Private Education Loan paperwork, are provided to the student during the financial planning session. Additional information can be accessed through the Direct Loan website at www.direct.ed.gov.

Students wishing to apply for student loans must access the www.studentloans.gov website to complete their Loan Entrance Interview and Master Promissory Note. Loan exit counseling will be completed in person during the student's last term on campus. Students who attend exit counseling in person receive a review of the loan programs, a discussion of the rights and responsibilities, the importance of repayment, and what to do if they are unable to repay. Students then complete the Exit Counseling form and receive information regarding National Student Loan Data Systems (NSLDS) and how to log into the student website to determine who their servicer is and the balance of their outstanding loans. Students are provided the Exit Counseling Guide for Direct Loan Borrowers, published by the U. S. Department of Education. The institute will mail this information if the student does not attend in person.

Verification Policy Verification is the process established by the U.S. Department of Education to check the accuracy of financial aid applications. If a student is selected for verification, he/she must submit all required documentation. In compliance with federal regulations, the institute will not disburse or deliver any federal loan funds until required verification is complete. Students must submit the necessary documentation in a timely manner.

Disbursements All disbursements are made in accordance with federal guidelines. Funds are disbursed at the beginning of each term/payment period, and continuously throughout the term/payment period as a student becomes eligible. First-year, first-time borrowers’ loan funds are not disbursed until they have been enrolled for at least 30 days.

Program Changes, Reinstatement & Re-enrollment Students who participate in federal financial aid programs and are dismissed from the institute for attendance violations will lose their eligibility for financial aid and may be required to reapply for admission to be reinstated.

Students who wish to reinstate, re-enroll, or change their program of study should submit a request to the campus’ Program Directors. Credit may be given for any courses completed that qualify for credit in the new program. Additional tuition may be charged for additional training required to meet the new program’s graduation criteria. Program transfers will be treated as a withdrawal and new start for the purposes of calculating a refund of tuition.

Tuition and Fees A complete list of attendance costs can be found on pages 74-75 of this catalog.

Institutional and State Cancellation/Refund Policy Should a student’s enrollment be terminated or cancelled for any reason, all refunds will be made according to the following refund schedule:

1. Cancellation can be made in person, by electronic mail, by certified mail or by termination. 2. All monies will be refunded if the school does not accept the applicant or if the student cancels within three (3)

business days after signing the enrollment agreement and making initial payment.

3. Cancellation after the third (3) business day, but before the first class, will result in a refund of all monies paid, with the exception of the registration fee not to exceed $100.00

4. Cancellation after attendance has begun, but prior to 60% completion of the program, will result in a Pro Rata refund computed on the number of hours completed to the total program hours.

5. Cancellation after completing 60% of the program will result in no refund. 6. Termination Date: When calculating the refund due to a student, the last date of actual attendance by the

student is used in the calculation unless earlier written notice was received from the student. 7. Refunds will be made within 30 days of termination of the student’s enrollment or receipt of a Cancellation

Notice from the student.

Cancellation Policy for Continuing Education and Professional Development Courses The school will refund all payments made by the applicant, if the applicant requests cancellation to the school’s Business or Registrar’s Office within seven calendar days from the date of the enrollment agreement and does not attend any portion of the program.

Federal Return to Title IV (R2T4) Policy The institute is required by federal statute to recalculate federal financial aid eligibility for any student who withdraws, drops out, or is dismissed by the institute. The institute is required to perform the recalculation for any student who completes less than 60% of the term or payment period. Calculations are based on the following Federal Return of Title IV funds formula:

1. The institute will calculate the percentage of the term or payment period that the student has completed up to the time of the student’s withdrawal. The percentage of the term or payment period completed equals: a. Credit hour programs:

i. The number of calendar days completed, based on the student’s last date of attendance, in term divided by the total number of days in the term or payment period.

ii. Any scheduled break of five consecutive days or more within the term is excluded from this calculation.

2. If the student completed more than 60% of the term or payment period, the student will have earned 100% of the federal financial aid for the term or payment period.

3. If the student completed 60% or less of the term or payment period, the institute will calculate the amount of aid earned by the student. The amount earned is determined by multiplying the total federal financial aid for the term or payment period times the percentage of aid earned by the student.

If a student plans to withdraw from the institute, the student should notify the Registrar’s Office. The student should meet with the Financial Aid and Business Office.

Federal funds must be allocated and returned in the following order:

1. Unsubsidized Stafford Loan 2. Subsidized Stafford Loan 3. Federal Perkins Loan 4. Parent PLUS Loan 5. Federal Pell Grant 6. Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant

Federal Refund Due Dates All refunds due will be made within 45 days of the date that the student is determined to be withdrawn canceled or terminated from campus. For all students, the date of determination is the date that the institute officially determines the student to be withdrawn.

Academic Programs

Medical Billing and Coding - Diploma The Medical Billing and Coding diploma program provides students with the opportunity to learn insurance coding, processing, medical administrative procedures, and regulatory requirements in the healthcare delivery system. Students in the Medical Billing and Coding program will develop an understanding of diagnosis and procedure coding systems, along with the fundamentals of the medical billing process, needed to seek career opportunities in the field. The program provides students with the skills to perform a variety of medical insurance-related functions in a medical and/or insurance office setting. These tasks include organizing, analyzing, and technically evaluating health insurance claim forms as well as coding diseases, surgeries, and other medical procedures for billing and collection. Upon completion of all programmatic courses, students are required to complete a 160-hour externship.

Upon completion of the program, graduates can seek entry-level career opportunities as medical billers and coders in such settings as hospitals, clinics, physician offices, health insurance companies, and third-party administrator companies. Graduates of the Medical Billing and Coding program will receive a diploma. Total Program Credit Hours/Clock Hours: 61.3/815

Core Course Requirements

Course No. Course Title Credit Hours Clock Hours

HC101 Introduction to Medical Billing and Coding 3.0 30

HS215 Medical Insurance 3.5 40

HS101 Medical Terminology 5.0 50

HC205 Basic CPT/HCPCS Coding 6.0 80

HC210 Basic ICD-9 CM Diagnostic Coding 6.0 80

HS220 Electronic Health Records 3.0 40

HS221 Medical Administrative Procedures II 3.0 40

HC230 Physician Office Billing 3.0 40

HC273 Medical Billing and Coding Capstone 3.5 35

HC275 Medical Billing and Coding Externship 4.0 160

Total Core Credit Hours 41.3 595

Non - Core Course Requirements

HS150 Anatomy & Physiology I 4.5 50

HS151 Anatomy & Physiology II 4.5 50

IT110 Basic Computer Skills 2.0 30

HS120 Medical Law, Ethics and Professionalism 5.0 50

HS210 Pathophysiology 4.0 40

Total Non - Core Credit Hours 20 220

Medical Assistant – Diploma The Medical Assistant Diploma program is designed to provide the student with professional skills sets in clinical and administrative areas. With skills learned in the clinical concentration portion of the program, graduates should possess the knowledge to work under direct or indirect supervision of physicians, nurses, and other medical health professionals. Students also receive training and practical applications of the skills taught in such areas as assisting with measuring vital signs, administering medications, injections, venipuncture, physical exams, minor surgical procedures, and performing CLIA-waived laboratory tests. In addition, the program contains training in a variety of front office duties such as scheduling appointments, coding, medical records, and health insurance verification, which enables the medical assistant to become a flexible and valuable assets in the office or medical facility. The curriculum reflects the skill development techniques and technology required for entry-level employment in a physician's office, clinic settings, pharmacy, hospital, or physician's laboratory. Upon completion of all programmatic courses, students are required to complete a comprehensive competency check-off of clinical skills and procedures before beginning their 160-hour externship. Graduates of this program receive a Medical Assistant diploma, which allows them to seek positions such as medical assistant, clinical technician, front-office associate, and phlebotomist.

Total Program Credit Hours/Clock Hours: 60.3/815



CL201 Introduction to Clinical Duties 2.5 30


CL232 Clinical Laboratory Skills 6.0 80


CL215 Phlebotomy 2.5 40

HS204 Medical Administrative Procedures I 6.0 80

HS203 Pharmacology 4.0 40

CL231 Medical Assistant Specialty Practices 6.0 80

CL275 Medical Assistant Capstone 3.5 35

CL280 Clinical Externship 5.3 160

Total Core Credit/Clock Hours 44.3 635






Total Non - Core Credit/Clock Hours 16.0 180

Medical Billing and Coding Specialist - Associate of Applied Science Degree The Medical Billing and Coding Specialist Associate of Applied Science degree program provides students with the opportunity to learn insurance coding, processing, medical administrative procedures, and regulatory requirements in the healthcare delivery system. With the appropriate didactic and clinical skills, students in the Medical Billing and Coding Specialist program will develop an understanding of diagnosis and procedure coding systems, along with the fundamentals of the medical billing process, needed to seek career opportunities in the field. The program provides students with the skills to perform a variety of medical insurance-related functions in a medical and/or insurance office setting. These tasks include organizing, analyzing, and technically evaluating health insurance claim forms as well as coding diseases, surgeries, and other medical procedures for billing and collection. Upon completion of all programmatic courses, students are required to complete a 160-hour externship.

The program also contains a variety of general education courses designed to balance the student’s education and prepare them for life-long learning. These courses also help the student to think independently and to understand and critically evaluate information. Additional courses prepare student with computer and ethics as they apply to the medical field.

Upon completion of the program, graduates can seek entry-level career opportunities as medical billers and coders in such settings as hospitals, clinics, physician offices, health insurance companies, and third-party administrator companies. Graduates of the Medical Billing and Coding Specialist program will receive an Associate of Applied Science degree.

Total Program Credit/Clock Hours: 94/1180 General Education Course Requirements


EN140 English Composition 4.5 45

PS101 Psychology 4.5 45

MA141 College Mathematics 4.5 45


Total General Education Credit Hours 17.5 175


HC101 Introduction to Medical Billing and Coding 3.0 30



HC205 Basic CPT/HCPCS Coding 6.0 80

HC210 Basic ICD-9 CM Diagnostic Coding 6.0 80

HC260 Coding From the Operative Report 3.0 40

HC255 Inpatient Coding Under Prospective Payment System 3.0 40


HC230 Physician Office Billing 3.0 40

HC265 Health Information Technology 4.0 40


HC220 Advanced Clinical Coding 7.0 80

HC273 Medical Billing and Coding Capstone 3.5 35

HC275 Medical Billing and Coding Externship 5.3 160

Total Core Credit Hours 58 795


IT110 Basic Computer Skills 2.0 30 HS150 Anatomy & Physiology I 4.5 50

HS151 Anatomy & Physiology II 4.5 50 HS120 Medical Law, Ethics and Professionalism 5.0 50

GE101 Academic Success 3.0 30

Total Non-Core Credit Hours 19 210

Medical Assistant - Associate of Applied Science Degree

The Medical Billing and Coding Specialist Associate of Applied Science degree program provides students with the opportunity to learn insurance coding, processing, medical administrative procedures, and regulatory requirements in the healthcare delivery system. With the appropriate didactic and clinical skills, students in the Medical Billing and Coding Specialist program will develop an understanding of diagnosis and procedure coding systems, along with the fundamentals of the medical billing process, needed to seek career opportunities in the field. The program provides

students with the skills to perform a variety of medical insurance-related functions in a medical and/or insurance office setting. These tasks include organizing, analyzing, and technically evaluating health insurance claim forms as well as coding diseases,

surgeries, and other medical procedures for billing and collection. Upon completion of all programmatic courses, students are required to complete a 160-hour externship.

The program also contains a variety of general education courses designed to balance the student’s education and prepare them for life-long learning. These courses also help the student to think independently and to understand and critically evaluate information. Additional courses prepare student with computer and ethics as they apply to the medical field.

Upon completion of the program, graduates can seek entry-level career opportunities as medical billers and coders in such settings as hospitals, clinics, physician offices, health insurance companies, and third-party administrator companies. Graduates of the Medical Billing and Coding Specialist program will receive an Associate of Applied Science degree.

Total Program Credit/Clock Hours: 94.3/1175

General Education Course Requirements



PS101 Psychology 4.5 45



Total General Education Credit Hours 17.5 175


CL201 Introduction to Clinical Duties 2.5 30

HS101 Medical Terminology 5.0 50 CL232 Clinical Laboratory Skills 6.0 80


CL215 Phlebotomy 2.5 40

HS204 Medical Administrative Procedures I 6.0 80

CL231 Medical Assistant Specialty Practices 6.0 80


PH200 Dosage Calculations 3.5 35

HS203 Pharmacology 4.0 40


CL275 Medical Assistant Capstone 3.5 35

CL280 Clinical Externship 5.3 160

Total Core Credit Hours 54 755






CO101 Communication 4.0 40 GE101 Academic Success 3.0 30

Total Non - Core Credit Hours 25 270

Practical Nursing – Diploma

The institute’s Practical Nursing Program is designed to provide the knowledge and skills necessary for students to enter a challenging career in nursing. This high-quality education, provided by Registered Nurses and other highly-skilled health care professionals, engage the student immediately beginning with nursing foundations, through clinical rotations, and finally a capstone course designed to review readiness for the NCLEX-PN examination. Employment opportunities include long term care practice in nursing homes, hospitals, or rehabilitation centers, and acute care practice in hospitals, urgent care facilities, occupational care centers, or physician offices.

Total Program Credit Hours/Clock Hours: 77/1350



PN105 Fundamentals of Nursing I 8.4 84

PN105L Fundamentals of Nursing I - Lab 2.1 42

PN105C Fundamentals of Nursing I - Clinical 3.2 95

PN200 Fundamentals of Nursing II 4.8 48 PN200L Fundamentals of Nursing II - Lab 3.6 72 PN200C Fundamentals of Nursing II - Clinical 5.0 150 PN220 Pharmacology 6.0 72 PN250 Adult Medical Surgical Nursing 9.6 96 PN250C Adult Medical Surgical Nursing Clinical 6.0 180 PN260 Maternal & Pediatric Nursing 2.4 24 PN260L Maternal & Pediatric Nursing - Lab 1.2 24 PN260C Maternal & Pediatric Nursing - Clinical 1.7 50 PN255 Advanced Medical Surgical Nursing 6.0 96 PN255C Advanced Medical Surgical Nursing - Clinical 6.6 200 PN290 Capstone 4.0 47

Total Core Credit Hours 70.6 1280

Non-Core Course Requirements

MA120 Math for Allied Health Professionals 3.0 30 HS100 Basic Anatomy & Physiology 3.5 40 Total Non - Core Credit Hours 6.5 70

Associate of Science Degree - Nursing

The professional nurse provides nursing care that emphasizes the whole person using the nursing process for individuals, families and groups in the community. The associate degree in nursing is based upon current nursing practice, including nursing and general education courses. Classroom theory, challenging assignments, skill labs, simulation, and clinical experiences will prepare students for an entry-level nursing position. The program requires maturity for self-pacing in the learning process. Upon successful completion of the program and demonstrated nursing competence, the graduate is eligible to apply for the NCLEX-RN examination.

Total Program Credit/Clock Hours: 108/1840

Course No. Course Titles Credit Hours

Clock Hours

General Education Course Requirements



PS170 Human Growth and Development 4.0 40

CHM103 Introduction to Chemistry 5.0 60 BIO211 Microbiology 5.0 60

Total Clock/Credit Hours 23 250


RN100 Pharmacology in Nursing 4.0 40

RN102 Pharmacology Application 2.0 40

RN110 Pathophysiology in Nursing 2.0 30

RN130 Health Assessment 2.0 40

RN286 Mental Health Nursing 3.0 30

RN200 Foundations in Nursing 4.0 40

RN201 Nursing Skills 1.5 30

RN202 Introduction to Nursing Practice 6.0 180

RN240 Nursing Care of the Infant and Child 4.0 40

RN241 Nursing Care of the Infant and Child Clinical 2.0 60

RN242 Nursing Care of the Child Bearing Family 4.0 40

RN243 Nursing Care of the Child Bearing Family Clinical 2.0 60

RN250 Medical-Surgical Nursing I 4.0 40

RN251 Medical-Surgical Nursing I Clinical 6.0 180

RN252 Medical-Surgical Nursing II 4.0 40

RN253 Medical-Surgical Nursing II Clinical 6.0 180

RN254 Complex Medical-Surgical Nursing 4.0 40

RN255 Complex Medical-Surgical Nursing Clinical 6.0 180

RN296 Nursing Leadership and Professional Development 2.0 20

RN297 Nursing Leadership Practicum 3.0 90

RN300 Capstone 2.0 40

Total Credit/Clock Hours 73 1440


HS170 Integrated Anatomy & Physiology I 5.0 60 HS171 Integrated Anatomy & Physiology II 5.0 60 IT110 Basic Computer Skills 2.0 30

Total Credit/Clock Hours 12 150

RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing/RN-BSN

The RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing/RN-BSN program is designed to provide professionals currently licensed as registered nurses the flexibility of online study to build upon the knowledge gained through previous training and education. The program is designed to assist students with developing the core knowledge and skills needed to provide patient-centered care and to work collaboratively with other professionals in the field. The program is intended to enhance the students’ desire for lifelong learning and continued professional development. Medtech Institute’s online program will prepare licensed registered nurses to assume leadership positions in a variety of medical settings including hospitals, long-term care facilities, and various public and private health care agencies. Students will be able to combine the convenience of online learning with engaged faculty and supportive academic advisors who are focused on helping them reach their educational goals. The format of the program and courses are tailored to meet the needs and strengths of the adult learner. Core courses are taught by practicing registered nurses with experience in their respective fields who share their knowledge and experience in areas of clinical patient care, health care management, and professional nursing practice and leadership.

The online program features personalized advising, virtual tutoring and online library and research databases. Students will participate in discussion threads with instructors and classmates which allows for the exchange of information and ideas related to the nursing profession. The program is structured to enhance student’s success while providing the freedom and flexibility needed by the working professional. The core courses will provide students with in depth knowledge of current medical topics that will afford them the opportunity for growth and development in advanced leadership skills. The general education courses will provide students with a well-rounded education and opportunity to develop intellectually. Total Program Credit Hours: 180 (Includes 23 General Education Transfer in Credits and 67 Nursing Core Transfer in Credits.)

Course No. Course Title Credit hours

General Education Course Requirements TRANGEN General Education Transfer in Credits 23

ECON300 Economics 6

HIS320 Culture Through the Ages: From the Renaissance through the Present 6

HIS340 From Reconstruction to the 21st Century: US History, 1865-Present 6

HUM301 Cultural Impact of Mass Communication 6

HUM330 World Religions 6

MA360 Statistical Significance of Statistics 6

Total General Education Credit Hours 59


TRANCORE Nursing Core Transfer in Credits 67

NUR300 Transitions in Professional Nursing 4

NUR310 Quality and Safety in Nursing and Health Care 4

NUR315 Complementary and Alternative Therapies 6

NUR320 Nursing Informatics 4

NUR325 Palliative Care 5

NUR340 Holistic Approach to Health Assessment 6

NUR350 Research and Evidence-Based Practice 4

NUR360 Ethical Issues in Nursing 4

NUR430 Diversity Concepts in Nursing 4

NUR440 Nursing Leadership and Management 4

NUR450 Populations and Global Health 4

NUR490 Capstone Seminar 5

Total Core Course Credit Hours 121

Course Numbering System Course numbers are composed of a two or three letter alphabetic identifier of the subject area followed by a three-digit numeric course number. Numeric course numbers in the 100s identify basic courses typically taken in the first year of study. Numeric course numbers in the 200s identify more advanced courses typically taken after the completion of prerequisite courses in the first or second year of study. Numeric course numbers in the 300s and 400s identify courses within the RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing/RN-BSN program. *Course pre and co-requisites may vary by program.

Course Descriptions

BIO211 Microbiology – (5.0 Credits)

Prerequisites: CHM103

This course progresses from basic principles and concepts to the systematic identification of etiologic agents of infectious diseases. It begins with setting up a firm foundation in microbiology and then highlights methods for identification of significant isolates. After establishing a firm foundation in microbiology as well as the types and characteristics of the organisms and entities involved, the students will proceed to examine the relationship and specifics of microorganisms and diseases. The last part of the course uses an organ system approach to discuss the laboratory diagnosis of infectious diseases. Satisfactory course grades and thorough understanding of course content are dependent upon consistent study and attendance.

CHM103 Introduction to Chemistry – (5.0 Credits) Prerequisites: MA141

In this course the student learns chemistry by focusing on problem solving, conceptual understanding, and visualizing molecular behavior. Main topics in this course of study include the basics of chemistry, atomic and molecular structure, states of matter, chemical reactions and nuclear chemistry. Satisfactory course grades and thorough understanding of course content are dependent upon consistent study and attendance.

CL201 Introduction to Clinical Duties (2.5 credits) Prerequisites: None This course is designed to introduce the student the essential and basic core of back office medical assisting skills. Skills mastered in this course include introduction to the medical assisting profession, infection control, patient assessment and education, vital signs, principles of pharmacology, administering medications, and assisting with primary physical examinations. Applied learning approaches to all skill development and performance objectives are emphasized. Satisfactory course grades and thorough understanding of course content are dependent upon consistent study and attendance.

CL215 Phlebotomy (2.5 credits) Prerequisites: HS101, HS150, HS151 The course is comprised of hands-on and theoretical training in the skilled technique of phlebotomy (blood drawing). Each major skill in phlebotomy, from hand-washing to venipuncture is shown and instructed with step-by-step procedures. Specimen processing, dermal puncture, professional issues, and point-of-care testing is explored. The goal of the course is to prepare the student for proficiency in phlebotomy for medical assisting, phlebotomy, or any applicable allied health career. Satisfactory course grades and thorough understanding of course content are dependent upon consistent study and attendance.

CL231 Medical Assistant Specialty Practices (6.0 credits) Prerequisites: CL201, HS101, HS150, HS151 This course prepares the medical assisting student for skill mastery that is unique to various medical specialties in the health care field. The focus is also directed to the various diseases and conditions that accompany each medical specialty. Areas of specialty study include ophthalmology, otolaryngology, dermatology, gastroenterology, urology, obstetrics, gynecology, pediatrics, orthopedics, neurology, endocrinology, pulmonary, cardiology, and assisting with geriatrics. Satisfactory course grades and thorough understanding of course content are dependent upon consistent study and attendance.

CL232 Clinical Laboratory Skills (6.0 credits) Prerequisites: CL201, HS101, HS150, HS151 This course is designed to provide the basic principles for laboratory skills. The course presents medical and clinical laboratory procedures and techniques that are significant to medical and laboratory assistants as well as to other health care professionals. The course also familiarizes students with the various duties and responsibilities performed by laboratory professionals, such as physician’s orders, appointment scheduling techniques, and continuing through sample collection and processing, quality control, testing, reporting, maintenance, and quality assurance. Satisfactory course grades and thorough understanding of course content are dependent upon consistent study and attendance.

CL275 Medical Assistant Capstone – (3.5 Credits) Prerequisites: All Core Courses This course was designed as a review course for the CMA or RMA examination as well as a review of all skills necessary to be successful as a Medical Assistant in a clinical or administrative setting. All medical assisting major content areas are covered throughout the course in the form of review lectures and hands-on performance of core competencies. The course is divided into three parts: general review, administrative review and clinical review. Professional development topics are also discussed. Satisfactory course grades and thorough understanding of course content are dependent upon consistent study and attendance.

CL280 Clinical Externship (5.3 credits) Prerequisites: All core Courses Students will engage in an externship training experience in a physician’s office/clinic in their field of study or medical-specialty interest. Externs will be assigned to their extern site by the Medical Assistant Program Director or Externship Coordinator. The location of the extern site may be a consideration for the student, however, will not be contingent upon enrollment of this course. The extern’s curriculum will consist of both the front office administrative area and the back office clinical area. Under no circumstances will the student extern receive pay for the externship hours worked. This experience is designed to provide student externs with actual on–the-job learning skills during the final quarter of instruction. Satisfactory course grades and thorough understanding of course content are dependent upon consistent study and attendance.

CO101 Communication – (4.0 Credits)

Prerequisites: None This course examines general concepts in communication, emphasizing competency in interpersonal, small group, and public organizational and intercultural settings. Students are expected to actively participate and practice communication skills in class projects and public speaking assignments. Satisfactory course grades and thorough understanding of course content are dependent upon consistent study and attendance.

ECON300 – Economics (6.0 Credits)

Prerequisites: None This course explores the ways in which economists view the world and seeks to teach students to utilize these ways of thinking when approaching economic problems and questions. The course will accomplish this by discussing contemporary social issues and using economic theory to explore and potentially resolve the issue. By the end of this course, students should be economically literate.

EN140 English Composition – (4.5 Credits)

Prerequisites: None This course provides the student with knowledge of the writing process, emphasizing proofreading, language usage, organizing and connecting specific evidence, coherence, unity and APA style documentation. Satisfactory course grades and thorough understanding of course content are dependent upon consistent study and attendance.

GE101 Academic Success – (3.0 Credits)

Prerequisites: None The Medtech Academic Success course is designed to provide students entering the degree level programs instruction in basic skills required to be successful in the college environment. The course provides content surrounding “Harnessing the Medtech Values for Academic Success”. Core values incorporated into each session include Integrity, Accountability, Excellence, Respect, Collaboration, Innovation, Straight talk and Fun. Students will also learn key concepts to include professional development, budgeting, time management and communication. Satisfactory course grades and thorough understanding of course content are dependent upon consistent study and attendance.

HC101 Introduction to Medical Billing and Coding (3.0 credits)

Prerequisites: None This course was designed to lay a strong foundation for the student entering the career field of insurance billing and coding. This course introduces concepts, definitions and general associations related to medical health insurance billing and coding, along with identifying different career avenues in the field. Students will discuss the professional qualifications, responsibilities, and available employment opportunities of an insurance billing specialist. In addition, students will explore the legal and ethical aspects of health insurance billing, with emphasis on HIPAA and patient confidentiality. A basic overview of health insurance and the development of a health insurance claim are also discussed. Satisfactory course grades and thorough understanding of course content are dependent upon consistent study and attendance.

HC205 Basic CPT/HCPCS Coding (6.0 credits)

Prerequisites: HS101, HS150, HS151 This course has been created for students who have no prior CPT coding knowledge or experience. The coding process involves a combination of skills that are developed throughout this course. These skills include basic introduction to CPT coding format and conventions, demonstrating different ways to locate CPT codes in the index, application of coding guidelines to ensure accurate code assignment, and identification of documentation necessary for code assignment. Satisfactory course grades and thorough understanding of course content are dependent upon consistent study and attendance.

HC210 Basic ICD-9 CM Diagnostic Coding (6.0 credits)

Prerequisites: HS101, HS150, HS151 This course has been created for students who have no prior ICD-9 CM coding knowledge or experience. The coding process involves a combination of skills that are developed throughout this course. These skills include basic introduction to ICD-9 CM coding format and conventions, demonstrating different ways to locate ICD-9 CM codes in the index, application of coding guidelines to ensure accurate code assignment, and identification of documentation necessary for code assignment. Satisfactory course grades and thorough understanding of course content are dependent upon consistent study and attendance.

HC220 Advanced Clinical Coding – (7.0 Credits)

Prerequisites: HC205, HC210 This course is designed to challenge coding students to develop expert skills in the assignment of clinical codes. The coding process requires a range of skills that combines knowledge and practice. The student with advanced coding skills analyzes complex health data and determines what needs to be reported to accurately reflect each patient’s condition and treatment. With this course the student coder develops virtuosity step-by-step through systematic exercise. Satisfactory course grades and thorough understanding of course content are dependent upon consistent study and attendance.

HC230 Physician Office Billing (3.0 credits)

Prerequisites: HS101, HS150, HS151 This introductory course explores administrative skills that help manage the business affairs of the medical practice by computerized software. This course will cover computerized appointment scheduling which sequentially moves through patient registration, procedure posting, medical billing with paper and electronic claims, payment posting, secondary insurance billing, patient billing, and patient collections. Satisfactory course grades and thorough understanding of course content are dependent upon consistent study and attendance.

HC255 Inpatient Coding Under Prospective Payment System – (3.0 Credits)

Prerequisites: HC205, HC210 This course is designed to and emphasizes the importance of hospital coding and the regulatory environment in which health information management professional’s work. The course introduces the methodology for development of official coding policy and the role organizations play in creating facility-based coding policies. Also, this course includes the introduction and study of ICD-9 CM coding for long-term care. Satisfactory course grades and thorough understanding of course content are dependent upon consistent study and attendance.

HC260 Coding From the Operative Report – (3.0 Credits)

Prerequisites: HC205, HC210 This course has been developed to sharpen the skills for the advancing coder through the use of operative reports. Students will review documentation, applying diagnosis and procedure codes, reimbursement, fraud and abuse, and repetition in operative report coding in the ten body systems. Satisfactory course grades and thorough understanding of course content are dependent upon consistent study and attendance.

HC265 Health Information Technology – (4.0 Credits)

Prerequisites: HC205, HC210 The purpose of this course is to introduce the student to health information technology both as a work-based, task-oriented function and as a part of a larger profession of health information management. The course is organized such that the student is taken from a broad view of the health care industry, to the basic elements of health information technology, through personal experience in a physician’s office, and then on to acute care and other environments and a variety of technical issues. Satisfactory course grades and thorough understanding of course content are dependent upon consistent study and attendance.

HC273 Medical Billing and Coding Capstone (3.5 credits) Prerequisites: MBC-DIP: HC101, HC205, HC210, HC 230/MBCS-AAS: HC101, HC205, HC210, HC255, HC260 This course was designed as a review course for the Medical Billing and Coding examination as well as a review of all skills necessary to be successful as a medical billing and coding specialist. All medical billing and coding major content areas are covered throughout the course in the form of review lectures and real world simulations. The course is divided into four parts: orientation and introduction, computer and coding orientation, office internship, and remote coding internship. At the end of this course, students can use the exercises completed to build a profile for prospective employers to demonstrate mastery of the competencies. Professional development topics are also discussed. Satisfactory course grades and thorough understanding of course content are dependent upon consistent study and attendance.

HC275 – Medical Billing and Coding Externship (5.3 credits) Prerequisites: All core courses Students will engage in an on-the-job training experience in a hospital, physician’s office/clinic, insurance company, Third Party Administrator in their field of study, or medical-specialty interest. Externs will be assigned to their externship site by the Medical Billing and Coding Program Director or Externship Coordinator. The location of the extern site may be a consideration for the student, however, will not be contingent upon enrollment of this course. The extern’s curriculum will consist of all the skill development objectives set forth on the program syllabi. Under no circumstances will the student extern receive pay for the externship hours worked. This experience is designed to provide student externs with actual on–the-job skills during the final term of instruction. Satisfactory course grades and thorough understanding of course content are dependent upon consistent study and attendance.

HIS320 - Culture Through the Ages: From the Renaissance through the Present (6.0 Credits) Prerequisites: None In this course, students will explore vital areas of the humanities, such as history, philosophy, literature, and the visual and performing arts. Students will analyze and evaluate cultural artifacts (such as paintings, poetry, music, film, and architecture) and connect these works to historical and philosophical contexts.

HIS340 - From Reconstruction to the 21st Century: US History, 1865-Now (6.0 Credits) Prerequisites: None This course focuses on United States history after the Civil War, while placing that nation within an international context. This course explores traditional historical events, while keeping in mind social, cultural, and economic significance and patterns. This course examines how larger global changes played a role in each stage of American development and America’s growing International impact.

HS100 Basic Anatomy and Physiology (3.5 credits) Prerequisites: None This course has been designed for the student to gain knowledge of basic body structure and how it functions. This course is guided to aid the student in learning the language associated with anatomy and physiology and its terminology. As each of the body's many parts is described, its interaction with other structures and its role in the organism are discussed. The emphasis is on how tissues, organ, and body systems work together to carry out complex activities such as run sleeping, learning, and responding to stress among many other functions. Satisfactory course grades and thorough understanding of course content are dependent upon consistent study and attendance.

HS101 Medical Terminology (5.0 credits) Prerequisites: None This comprehensive course provides the student with the core foundation for the language of health care. The course systematically guides the student through each body system and the related terminology. A solid framework is established for understanding the structure of medical terms that leads to the essential knowledge of the inner-workings of the medical record and medical documentation. Satisfactory course grades and thorough understanding of course content are dependent upon consistent study and attendance.

HS120 Medical Law, Ethics, and Professionalism (5.0 credits) Prerequisites: None This course introduces the student to the history of medicine, the allied health care team, professionalism, medical law, ethics and liability. Students will also be instructed on the process of creating and maintaining a professional portfolio. This course will also help students perfect their professional appearance, dress and speech. The student will also explore current laws regulating the medical profession, as well as bioethical issues, ethical codes and the impact they have on society today. This course will also concentrate on building the student’s self-esteem, developing communication goals and success, as well as effective ways to manage anger, resolving conflict personally and professionally, and professional image to include etiquette and ethics. Satisfactory course grades and thorough understanding of course content are dependent upon consistent study and attendance.

HS150 Anatomy and Physiology I (4.5 credits) Prerequisites: None This course of study involves the structure and function of the systems in the human body. In this course Cells and Tissues, the Urinary System, the Musculoskeletal System, the Nervous System, the Senses, the Integumentary System, and Fluid and Electrolyte balance will be covered. The course is designed to help unify anatomy and physiology concepts, stimulate critical thinking, and motivate students to master new vocabulary as they learn about the connectedness of human structure and function. Satisfactory course grades and thorough understanding of course content are dependent upon consistent study and attendance.

HS151 Anatomy And Physiology II (4.5 credits) Prerequisites: None This course of study involves the structure and function of the systems in the human body. Systems of Circulation, Respiratory, Blood, Acid-Base Balance, Endocrinology, Lymphatic and Immunology, Digestion, Nutrition and Metabolism, Reproduction, and Growth and Development are studied. The course is designed to help unify anatomy and physiology concepts, stimulate critical thinking, and motivate students to master new vocabulary as they learn about the connectedness of human structure and function. Satisfactory course grades and thorough understanding of course content are dependent upon consistent study and attendance.

HS170 Integrated Anatomy & Physiology I – (5.0 Credits) Prerequisites: None This course of study involves the structure and function of the systems in the human body. In this course Cells and Tissues, the Urinary System, the Musculoskeletal System, the Nervous System, the Senses, the Integumentary System, and Fluid and Electrolyte balance will be covered. The course is designed to help unify anatomy and physiology concepts, stimulate critical thinking, and motivate students to master new vocabulary as they learn about the connectedness of human structure and function. Satisfactory course grades and thorough understanding of course content are dependent upon consistent study and attendance.

HS171 Integrated Anatomy & Physiology II – (5.0 Credits) Prerequisites: None This course of study involves the structure and function of the systems in the human body. Systems of Circulation, Respiratory, Blood, Acid-Base Balance, Endocrinology, Lymphatics and Immunology, Digestion, Nutrition and Metabolism, Reproduction, and Growth and Development are studied. The course is designed to help unify anatomy and physiology concepts, stimulate critical thinking, and motivate students to master new vocabulary as they learn about the connectedness of human structure and function. Satisfactory course grades and thorough understanding of course content are dependent upon consistent study and attendance.

HS200 Medical Ethics and Law (3.5 credits) Prerequisites: None This course introduces the student to the history of medicine, the allied health care team, professionalism, medical law, ethics, and liability. The student will also explore current laws regulating the medical profession, as well as bioethical issues, ethical codes, and the impact they have on society. Satisfactory course grades and thorough understanding of course content are dependent upon consistent study and attendance. HS203 Pharmacology (4.0 credits) Prerequisites: HS101, HS150, HS151 This course is designed for a variety of allied health programs requiring an understanding of pharmacology. It attempts to present a basic rationale for understanding current drug therapy. This course presents drugs according to their therapeutic applications. Pertinent physiology and related diseases are reviewed before the pharmacology of the drug is discussed. The approach by body system in this course serves to provide the necessary background information and to refresh the student’s memory of previously learned material through which the therapeutic action of the drugs can be clearly understood. Satisfactory course grades and thorough understanding of course content are dependent upon consistent study and attendance.

HS204 Medical Administrative Procedures I (6.0 credits) Prerequisite: HS101, HS150, HS151 This course provides students with skillful execution of administrative tasks performed by the Medical Assistant. Performing administrative skills help manage the business affairs of the practice. Administrative skills mastered in this course are the scheduling of appointments, preparation of correspondence, telephone triage, insurance form completion, and obtaining clinical histories. It also includes developing a professional image, good interpersonal relationships with other office personnel and the right attitude for the professional medical office. This course also builds understanding and comfort with computerized medical records through practical experience using real-life software. Satisfactory course grades and thorough understanding of course content are dependent upon consistent study and attendance.

HS210 Pathophysiology (4.0 credits)

Prerequisites: HS101, HS150, HS151 This course presents material that will progress through a basic review of anatomy and physiology before introducing the most common diseases relevant to the allied health care student. This course explores etiology, symptoms and treatments that accompany each disease and disorder. Satisfactory course grades and thorough understanding of course content are dependent upon consistent study and attendance.

HS215 Medical Insurance (3.5 credits)

Prerequisites: HS101, HS150, HS151 This course is designed to teach the student how to properly submit and complete insurance claim forms. Identifying and assigning correct codes and understanding different health insurance programs, including government-sponsored programs will be essential to the course. The course will also familiarize the student with the adjudication of health claims, explanation of benefits, and medical terminology that is common to all insurance carriers. Satisfactory course grades and thorough understanding of course content are dependent upon consistent study and attendance.

HS220 Electronic Health Records – (3.0 Credits) Prerequisites: IT110 Electronic health records represent the future of Health Care Administration. In the medical field, the skill of knowing how to manipulate in a computerized health records system provides more employment opportunity to all who are interested in working in the medical field. This course builds understanding and comfort with computerized medical records through practical experience using actual software. Satisfactory course grades and thorough understanding of course content are dependent upon consistent study and attendance.

HS221 Medical Administrative Procedures II (3.0 credits)

Prerequisites: IT110 This course is designed to familiarize the student with computerized account management and to help develop the confidence and skills necessary to become a successful user of medical account management software. The students will learn how to master tasks such as patient, charge, and payment entry, and then move on to setting up a new practice. After completion of this course, the student will be able to go into any medical office and perform computerized account management within a short period of time. Satisfactory course grades and thorough understanding course content are dependent upon consistent study and attendance.

HUM301 – Cultural Impact of Mass Communication (6.0 Credits)

Prerequisites: None A critical survey of the role played by mass communication in shaping the culture. Individual media institutions are examined in terms of the information they distribute, the entertainment they provide, and the influence they bring. Special attention is paid to the audience-medium relationship and to improving students’ media literacy

HUM330 – World Religions (6.0 credits)

Prerequisites: None This course will introduce students to the academic study of the world’s major religious traditions focusing on their beliefs, practices, sacred texts, and moral codes. Religions to be examined include Buddhism, Hinduism, Confucianism, Taoism, Shinto, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Native American traditions, and African traditions.

IT110 Basic Computer Skills (2.0 credits)

Prerequisites: None The design of this course is to provide students with the basic fundamentals of software and hardware in today’s office/business environment. The major applications included in this course are Microsoft Office Word 2010, a word processing program that is versatile, easy-to-use that helps the student create letters, memos, reports, and other types of documents. Microsoft Office Excel 2010, an electronic spreadsheet program that the student will learn to create professional reports that perform business calculations, list management tasks, and show charts. Using Microsoft Office 2010 PowerPoint the student will learn how to create professional presentations. At the completion of this course, the student will be well on their way to becoming a successful computer user. Satisfactory course grades and thorough understanding of course content are dependent upon consistent study and attendance.

MA120 Math for Allied Health Professionals – (3.0 Credits) Prerequisites: None This course serves as an introduction to mathematics skills used in allied health fields. Topics include operations with whole numbers, fractions and decimals, measurement systems, ratio and proportion, percent, business applications, basic statistics, rational numbers, and solving algebraic equations. Satisfactory course grades and thorough understanding of course content are dependent upon consistent study and attendance.

MA141 College Mathematics – (4.5 Credits) Prerequisites: None This course covers topics of algebra, including linear functions, equations and inequalities, systems of equations in two variables, polynomial functions, rational and radical equations, inequalities, exponential and logarithmic functions, ratios, proportions, and variation and graphing. Satisfactory course grades and thorough understanding of course content are dependent upon consistent study and attendance.

MA360 - The Statistical Significance of Statistics (6.0 Credits) Prerequisites: None An introduction to the basic concepts and principles of statistics with real-world applications. Topics include data organization, data description, probability, normal distributions, sampling distributions, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, and regression.

NUR300 - Transitions in Professional Nursing (4.0 Credits) Prerequisites: None This course examines professional issues for the transition into the baccalaureate nursing role. Professional core values associated with being a caring and ethical professional nurse will be developed further. Emphasis will be placed on legal/ethical issues, patient safety, collaboration and teamwork, quality care, and patient-centered concepts while analyzing key issues within the healthcare system.

NUR310 - Quality and Safety in Nursing and Health Care (4.0 Credits) Prerequisites: None This course focuses on the organization and administration of quality and safety practices and processes within the health care system. Students will be introduced to the knowledge, skills, and attitudes related to the Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) Institute’s core competencies of patient-centered care, teamwork and collaboration, evidence-based practice, safety, quality improvement, and informatics.

NUR315 - Complementary and Alternative Therapies (6 Credits) Prerequisites: None This course provides students with a solid foundation of the therapies and evidence-based clinical applications in complementary and alternative medicine. A variety of topics are covered including massage, manual therapies and bodywork, yoga, chiropractic, osteopathy, herbal medicine, aromatherapy and essential oils therapy, naturopathic medicine, and nutrition and hydration.

NUR320 - Nursing Informatics (4.0 Credits) Prerequisites: None This course provides the knowledge and skills of computer literacy, information literacy, and nursing informatics needed for professional nursing practice. Emphasis will be on accessing information for quality improvement and the impact of informatics related to leadership, accountability, patient confidentiality, and privacy.

NUR325 - Palliative Care (5 Credits) Prerequisites: None This course aims to provide a link between theory and practice and explore concepts and issues in palliative care. Students will learn strategies to give competent and compassionate care at end of life to the patient and family and master the clinical skills needed to provide transformative palliative care.

NUR340 - Holistic Approach to Health Assessment (6.0 Credits) Prerequisites: None This course focuses on the concepts of assessing an individual’s health status by utilizing critical thinking skills and the ability to gather and analyze data using a patient-centered approach. Emphasis will be placed upon a holistic approach to gathering a complete health history-including physical, psychosocial, and cultural dimensions, therapeutic interview skills, and performing a comprehensive physical exam.

NUR350 - Research and Evidence-based Practice (4.0 Credits) Prerequisites: None This course explores the essential elements of and process for evidence-based practice in nursing and health care. Students will learn how to access, appraise, and utilize both quantitative and qualitative research and other sources of evidence to make informed clinical decisions that improve patient safety and quality of care.

NUR360 - Ethical Issues in Nursing (4.0 Credits) Prerequisites: None This course examines ethical issues affecting baccalaureate nursing. Professional core values associated with being an ethical, prudent, professional nurse will be developed. Emphasis will be placed on ethical and legal issues affecting patient safety, quality and patient centered care while analyzing key issues within the healthcare system.

NUR430 – Diversity Concepts in Nursing (4.0 Credits) Prerequisites: None This course provides an introduction to cultural diversity and competence with a focus on selected populations that vary in race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, and age. Patient-centered care for health promotion and maintenance; illness, disease, and injury prevention; and health restoration and maintenance will be explored for each group.

NUR440 Nursing Leadership and Management (4.0 Credits) Prerequisites: None The purpose of this course is to help students develop a nursing leadership professional identity. The course will focus on differentiating principles of nursing leadership and management, emphasizing skills needed for relationship building to maximize the nurse leader’s scope of influence, and utilizing quality improvement principles for safe patient-centered care in current healthcare delivery systems.

NUR 450 - Populations and Global Health (4.0 Credits)

Prerequisites: None This class explores aspects of nursing as they relate to population based care. Population based care includes components of community health, public health and global health. Emphasis is placed on the nursing process as it relates to healthcare system stability and promotion of health within vulnerable populations and the community across the lifespan. Principles of epidemiology, community assessment, public health policy, and population-focused practice are examined.

NUR490 - Capstone Seminar (5.0 Credits)

Prerequisites: None This course examines the relationship of health care policy and regulation to quality and safety in the practice environment. Quality measures will be reviewed and created to help students develop, implement, and evaluate a quality improvement project in the workplace. Projects will be presented and critiqued by student peers.

PH200 Dosage Calculations – (3.5 Credits)

Prerequisites: MA120, MA141 This course is designed to teach the skills and techniques students need to calculate the amount of medication they should administer to patients. It also teaches students to interpret both physician’s orders and drug labels. Students learn to calculate orders based on body weight as well as body surface areas. This course is specifically designed for students preparing to be medical assistants, pharmacy technicians, and other medical healthcare workers. Satisfactory course grades and thorough understanding of course content are dependent upon consistent study and attendance.

PN105 Fundamentals of Nursing I – (8.4 credits)

Prerequisites: None Co-requisites: HS100, MA120, PN105L, PN105C This course provides beginning concepts necessary to meet the needs of individuals throughout the lifespan in a safe, legal, and ethical manner using the nursing process as a foundation. Students learn concepts and theories basic to the art and science of nursing. The role of the nurse as a member of the health care team is emphasized. Students are introduced to the concepts of client needs, safety, communication, critical thinking, ethical-legal, cultural diversity, nursing history, basic assessment, nutrition and the program's philosophy of nursing. Satisfactory course grades and thorough understanding of course content are dependent upon consistent study and attendance.

PN105C Fundamentals of Nursing I-Clinical – (3.2 credits)

Prerequisites: None; Co-requisites HS100, MA120, PN105L, PN105 This course is scheduled during the second 6 weeks of the quarter. The learning venue is at a Long Term Care clinical site and will focus on the theory and skills presented in PN105 and PN105L. Working with health care professionals and clients, students will make a positive contribution to the health and healing of individuals and families focusing on wellness concepts, nutrition, communication, cultural diversity, and basic assessment techniques utilizing the nursing process. Satisfactory course grades and thorough understanding of course content are dependent upon consistent study and attendance.

PN105L Fundamentals of Nursing I-Lab – (2.1 credits)

Prerequisites: None; Co-requisites: HS100, MA120, PN105, PN105C This course is provided during the first 6 weeks of the quarter and introduces psychomotor nursing skills needed to assist individuals in meeting basic human needs. Skills necessary for maintaining microbial, physical, and psychological safety are introduced along with skills needed in basic comfort and therapeutic interventions. At the conclusion of this course, the student should demonstrate competency in performing basic nursing skills for individuals with common health alterations. Satisfactory course grades and thorough understanding of course content are dependent upon consistent study and attendance..

PN200 Fundamentals of Nursing II – (4.8 credits)

Prerequisites: HS100, MA120, PN105, PN105L, PN105C; Co-requisites: PN200C, PN200L, PN220 This course is a continuation of PN105 and further explores the needs of individuals using the nursing process as a foundation. Students are also introduced to the care of the geriatric and mental health clients. Satisfactory course grades and thorough understanding of course content are dependent upon consistent study and attendance.

PN200C Fundamentals of Nursing II-Clinical – (5.0 credits)

Prerequisites: HS100, MA120, PN105, PN105L, PN105C; Co-requisites: PN200, PN200L, PN220 This course will provide the application of theory and skills presented in PN200 and PN200L. The student will collaborate with health care professionals and clients focusing on wellness concepts of the geriatric and mental health clients. Continued integration of pharmacology, nutrition, communication, cultural diversity, and basic assessment techniques in the Long Term Care environment. Satisfactory course grades and thorough understanding of course content are dependent upon consistent study and attendance.

PN200L Fundamentals of Nursing II-Lab – (3.6 credits)

Prerequisites: HS100, MA120, PN105, PN105L, PN105C; Co-requisites: PN200, PN200C, PN220 This course focuses on the demonstration of intermediate nursing skills and will correlate with the theory and clinical knowledge presented in PN200 and PN200C. Sterile and advanced invasive procedures will be introduced to provide positive contributions to the health and healing of clients. Satisfactory course grades and thorough understanding of course content are dependent upon consistent study and attendance.

PN220 Pharmacology – (6.0 credits)

Prerequisites: HS100; Co-requisites: MA120, PN200, PN200L, PN200C This course provides a brief history of medications, safe methods of administration utilizing the nursing process, cultural considerations, communication with health care team, scope of practice, management and delegation, medications commonly used in treatment of clients during prevention of illness, maintenance and promotion of health and such information as usual dosages across the lifespan and health continuum, expected actions, side effects, contraindications and points of observation before, during and following the administration of medications. Includes formulas for conversion of measures from the apothecary to the metric system and formulas for calculations of dosages for infants and children. Satisfactory course grades and thorough understanding of course content are dependent upon consistent study and attendance.

PN250 Adult Medical-Surgical Nursing – (9.6 credits)

Prerequisites: PN200, PN200L, PN200C, PN220; Co-requisites: PN250C Building on concepts from previous courses, this course focuses on health management, maintenance and prevention of illness; care for the individual as a whole; and deviations from the normal state of health. Material will be presented through a body systems approach. Anatomy and physiology will be the first objective in each body system. Common deficits, diagnostic exams, management, pathophysiology, pharmacology, nutrition, geriatric considerations, nutrition, spiritual, and psychosocial aspects will be reinforced using the nursing process framework. Satisfactory course grades and thorough understanding of course content are dependent upon consistent study and attendance.

PN250C Adult Medical-Surgical Nursing-Clinical – (6.0 credits)

Prerequisites: PN200, PN200L, PN200C, PN220; Co-requisites: PN250 This course supports the theoretical information presented in PN250 and focuses on the utilization of the nursing process in caring for clients. The emphasis will be on prioritization, decision making, time management, and critical thinking appropriate to the Practical Nursing scope of practice. The focus will be on the Adult and Geriatric clients in various arenas of care. Satisfactory course grades and thorough understanding of course content are dependent upon consistent study and attendance.

PN255 Advanced Medical-Surgical Nursing – (6.0 credits)

Prerequisites: PN250, PN250C; Co-requisites: PN255C, PN290 Building on concepts from PN250, this course focuses on health management, maintenance and prevention of illness of clients and deviations from the normal state of health. Material will continue to be presented through a body systems approach with anatomy and physiology as the first objective in each body system. Common deficits, diagnostic exams, management, pathophysiology, pharmacology, nutrition, geriatric considerations, nutrition, spiritual, and psychosocial aspects will be reinforced using the nursing process framework. Satisfactory course grades and thorough understanding of course content are dependent upon consistent study and attendance.

PN255C Advanced Medical-Surgical Nursing - Clinical – (6.6 credits)

Prerequisites: PN250, PN250C; Co-requisites: PN255, PN290 This course supports the theoretical information presented in PN255 and focuses on the utilization of the nursing process in caring for clients. The emphasis will be on prioritization, decision making, time management, and critical thinking appropriate to the Practical Nursing scope of practice. The focus will be on caring for a group of clients in various stages of wellness and illness. Satisfactory course grades and thorough understanding of course content are dependent upon consistent study and attendance.

PN260 Maternal & Pediatric Nursing – (2.4 credits)

Prerequisites: PN200, PN200L, PN200C, PN220; Co-requisites: PN260L, PN260C This course emphasizes utilization of the nursing process to meet the human responses of child-bearing families and children from infancy through adolescence with actual or potential health problems within the scope of practice of the Practical Nurse. Content will include safety, wellness and prevention concepts, pharmacology, and nutrition. Satisfactory course grades and thorough understanding of course content are dependent upon consistent study and attendance.

PN260C Maternal & Pediatric Nursing-Clinical – (1.7 credits)

Prerequisites: PN200, PN200L, PN200C, PN220; Co-requisites: PN260, PN260L This clinical course will provide the student the opportunity to function as a provider of care to the maternal and pediatric client. Experiences will be offered in various community settings. Satisfactory course grades and thorough understanding of course content are dependent upon consistent study and attendance.

PN260L Maternal & Pediatric Nursing-Lab – (1.2 credits)

Prerequisites: PN200, PN200L, PN200C, PN220; Co-requisites: PN260, PN260C This course will augment the clinical experience through simulation. Learning will be achieved through a case study approach and will reinforce clinical experiences and offer an expanded hands-on approach to more complex problems. Satisfactory course grades and thorough understanding of course content are dependent upon consistent study and attendance.

PN290 Capstone – (4.0 credits)

Prerequisites: PN250, PN250C; Co-requisites: PN255, PN255C This course explores issues and trends in nursing and health care. Students analyze current evidence for discussion of issues as related to their personal and professional strategies to make the transition from student to graduate. A primary emphasis in this course is placed on personal growth and preparation for their licensure examination. The lab hours will provide a case study approach of care for the client with multi-system health issues. Must be taken in the final quarter of the Practical Nursing program. Satisfactory course grades and thorough understanding of course content are dependent upon consistent study and attendance.

PR201 Professional Development (3.5 credits)

Prerequisites: None This course focuses on the process of creating a professional portfolio for the near student graduate study in the Allied Health Sciences. Students learn to maximize professionalism in personal appearance, dress and speech. This course also focuses on job-search strategies and interviewing techniques. This course will prepare the student to assess his or her strengths, develop career objectives, find a job, develop a resume, compose a cover letter, correctly fill-out a job application, learn how to properly job interview, negotiate, how to be a good employee, be informed about performance appraisals and complete a professional portfolio. This course will also concentrate on building the student’s self-esteem, developing communication goals and success, as well as effective ways to manage anger, resolving conflict personally and professionally, and professional image to include etiquette and ethics. It is advised that this course be taken in the last quarter of the student’s program. Satisfactory course grades and thorough understanding of course content are dependent upon consistent study and attendance.

PS101 Psychology – (4.5 Credits)

Prerequisites: None This course provides students with an introduction to the fundamental concepts of psychology and the scientific research underlying the science. It also helps students understand how these concepts and principles affect their thought processes, behaviors, and relationships with others. In addition, this course encourages students to bring their own experience to bear on the concepts presented. Satisfactory course grades and thorough understanding of course content are dependent upon consistent study and attendance.

PS170 Human Growth and Development – (4.0 Credits)

Prerequisites: None This course focuses on human development across the life span. Areas of study consist of the physical cognitive and psychosocial changes that occur from birth until death. This student will have an opportunity to examine and evaluate current research and theories used to describe and explain human growth and change. Satisfactory course grades and thorough understanding of course content are dependent upon consistent study and attendance.

RN100 Pharmacology in Nursing – (4.0 Credits)

Prerequisites: RN200 Learners are introduced to pharmacology required to provide safe and effective care for individual clients. Learning is delivered by organizing information utilizing classifications of drugs. The nursing process will be applied to assist in the assessment, planning, interventions, and evaluation of drug therapy. The focus will be to categorize adverse reactions and nursing considerations within each classification. Absorption, distribution, and dosage limitations will be discussed for each classification. Common drugs will be introduced. Legal aspects, state and federal regulations will be outlined to ensure the learner will be prepared to deliver safe medication administration. Satisfactory course grades and thorough understanding of course content are dependent upon consistent study and attendance.

RN102 Pharmacology – Application – (2.0 Credits)

Prerequisites: MA141; Co-requisites: RN100 This is a supporting pharmacology course, offering basic skills in medication administration required to provide safe and effective care for individual clients. Mathematical concepts, metric conversions, and dosage calculations will be offered to ensure learners are prepared to provide safe medication administration. Hands-on activities in the skills laboratory will be provided for learners to demonstrate the concepts of medication administration. This course will include a math and dosage calculation exam. Proficiency in calculations and demonstration of safe medication administration will be required. Satisfactory course grades and thorough understanding of course content are dependent upon consistent study and attendance.

RN110 Pathophysiology in Nursing – (2.0 Credits)

Prerequisites: HS171 This course introduces the student to the pathophysiologic disruptions in the normal body functioning in individuals across the lifespan; assessment and analysis of objective and subjective manifestations of common health problems resulting from environmental, genetic and stress-related maladaptations are analyzed. Diagnostic assessments are discussed along with alternative medical management which is briefly discussed for selected disease processes, and related nursing implications are explored. A system approach is utilized and multi-system effects are investigated. Satisfactory course grades and thorough understanding of course content are dependent upon consistent study and attendance.

RN130 Health Assessment – (2.0 Credits)

Prerequisites: HS171 This course focuses on the nursing process and the acquisition of health assessment data of children and adults. Emphasis on well clients and the sociocultural and multicultural diversity assessment of the person in his/her physical, developmental, psychological and the identification of some basic deviations from the normal. Satisfactory course grades and thorough understanding of course content are dependent upon consistent study and attendance.

RN200 Foundations in Nursing – (4.0 Credits)

Prerequisites: None This course provides opportunities to develop foundational competencies necessary to meet the needs of individuals throughout the lifespan in a safe, legal, and ethical manner using the nursing process. Students learn concepts and theories basic to the art and science of nursing. The role of the nurse as a member of the health care team is emphasized. Students are introduced to the concepts of client needs, safety, communication, teaching/learning, critical thinking, ethical-legal, cultural diversity, nursing history, and the program’s philosophy of nursing. Satisfactory course grades and thorough understanding of course content are dependent upon consistent study and attendance.

RN201 Nursing Skills – (1.5 Credits)

Prerequisites: None This course is delivered in the laboratory setting and introduces fundamental nursing skills. Learning experiences provide the opportunity to practice, document and demonstrate psychomotor skills in a controlled environment. Demonstration of competence in selected nursing skills and computer-assisted instruction (CAI) is required for satisfactory completion of the course. Satisfactory course grades and thorough understanding of course content are dependent upon consistent study and attendance.

RN202 Introduction to Nursing Practice – (6.0 Credits)

Prerequisites: RN100, RN102, RN200, RN201 This course offers the learner an opportunity to deliver care to adult and geriatric client’s utilizing the skills and theoretical concepts provided in previous coursework. Complete client care, including activities of daily living will be required. The nursing process will be utilized to organize safe effective care in a Long Term Care, Skilled Nursing, or Rehabilitation health care setting. The focus will be to distinguish normal from abnormal, data collection, identifying actual and potential health problems utilizing NANDA approved nursing diagnosis, creating patient centered goals, providing interventions to return the client to a state of homeostasis, and identifying expected outcomes. Documentation of the clients response to care utilizing electronic (if available), written, and verbal skills will be required. Learners will be expected to pass a clinical performance examination at the conclusion of this course. Satisfactory course grades and thorough understanding of course content are dependent upon consistent study and attendance.

RN240 Nursing Care of the Infant and Child – (4.0 Credits) Prerequisites: RN250, RN251, RN130, RN110, RN100, RN102; Co-requisite: RN241 In this course the learner will apply theories of normal growth and development as they relate to common problems in the maintenance of self-care of the child from infancy through adolescence. The needs and conflicts typical of various age groups, as well as the feelings of children and their families about illness, are emphasized. Concepts of nurse-client/family relationships, health teaching, professional accountability, pharmacologic and nutritional interventions, and awareness and sensitivity to cultural considerations will be explored. Satisfactory course grades and thorough understanding of course content are dependent upon consistent study and attendance.

RN241 Nursing Care of the Infant and Child Clinical – (2.0 Credits) Prerequisites: RN250, RN251, RN130, RN110, RN100, RN102; Co-requisites: RN240 The student will develop clinical knowledge of the care and development of children from birth through adolescence. Course content will develop knowledge of the nursing process in pediatric care incorporating the needs of the individual child, the family, and the community through all phases of the care continuum with emphasis on health promotion and health maintenance in a clinical environment. Satisfactory course grades and thorough understanding of course content are dependent upon consistent study and attendance.

RN242 Nursing Care of the Child Bearing Family – (4.0 Credits)

Prerequisites: RN250, RN251, RN130, RN110, RN100, RN102; Co-requisites: RN243 This course guides the learner’s basic comprehension and mastery of maternal newborn nursing principles. Using evidence based nursing normal and high risk prenatal, intra-natal, post-natal and neonatal care will be reviewed. Concepts of communication, client and family teaching, professional accountability, pharmacologic and nutritional interventions, and awareness and sensitivity to cultural considerations will be explored. Satisfactory course grades and thorough understanding of course content are dependent upon consistent study and attendance.

RN243 Nursing Care of the Child Bearing Family Clinical – (2.0 Credits)

Prerequisites: RN250, RN251, RN130, RN110, RN100, RN102; Co-requisites: RN242 This course provides the clinical application to RN242. The nursing process will be used to meet the health care needs of childbearing families and women with an emphasis on the caring relationship in a variety of settings. Learning activities focus on development of critical thinking integrated with nursing assessment skills and formulation of nursing diagnoses to differentiate between normal and abnormal findings during the ante-partal, intra-partal, post-partal, and neonatal periods. The learner is assisted in identifying community resources, collaborating with health care team members in initiating referrals, and implementing client teaching plans. Learners will experience various community settings. Learners will be expected to pass a clinical performance examination at the conclusion of this course. Simulation will augment the clinical experience to build on the decision making process with more complex conditions of birth and care of the neonate. Simulation hours will not exceed 30 hrs. Satisfactory course grades and thorough understanding of course content are dependent upon consistent study and attendance.

RN250 Medical-Surgical Nursing I – (4.0 Credits)

Prerequisites: RN130, RN110, RN100, RN102, RN202; Co-requisites: RN251 Medical-Surgical Nursing I is the first of a sequence of three courses evaluating care to the Adult and Geriatric client. This course builds on previous concepts and is designed to develop the learner’s theoretical knowledge in the nursing care of adults with alterations in Integumentary, respiratory, hematological and cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, gastrointestinal, and endocrine disorders. Students practice utilizing evidence based research to support the decision making process. The impact of multiculturalism, psycho-social wellness, and spirituality will be considered using the nursing process framework. Satisfactory course grades and thorough understanding of course content are dependent upon consistent study and attendance.

RN251 Medical-Surgical Nursing I Clinical – (6.0 Credits) Prerequisites: RN110, RN130, RN100, RN102, RN202; Co-requisites: RN250 This course supports the theoretical information presented in RN250 and focuses on the utilization of the nursing process in caring for clients. The emphasis will continue to build proficiency in the delivery of organized, safe, and effective care. The learner will develop and refine their critical thinking skills by integrating quality, evidence-based concepts to provide patient-centered care. The focus will be on the Adult and Geriatric clients in various arenas of care including community settings. Learners will be expected to pass a clinical performance examination at the conclusion of this course. Satisfactory course grades and thorough understanding of course content are dependent upon consistent study and attendance.

RN252 Medical-Surgical Nursing II – (4.0 Credits)

Prerequisites: RN250, RN251 Medical-Surgical Nursing II is the second in a sequence of three courses evaluating care to the Adult and Geriatric client. This course builds on previous concepts and designed to develop the learner’s theoretical knowledge in the nursing care of adults with alterations in pre - , intra - , and post - operative clients, oncology, immunology, neurological, and reproductive disorders. Students continue the practice of evidence based research to support the decision making process. The impact of multiculturalism, psycho-social wellness, and spirituality will be considered using the nursing process framework. Satisfactory course grades and thorough understanding of course content are dependent upon consistent study and attendance.

RN253 Medical-Surgical Nursing II Clinical – (6.0 Credits)

Prerequisites: RN130, RN110, RN100, RN250, RN251; Co-requisites: RN252 This course supports the theoretical information presented in RN252 and focuses on the utilization of the nursing process in caring for clients. The emphasis will continue to build proficiency in the delivery of organized, safe, and effective care. The learner will develop and refine their critical thinking skills by integrating quality, evidence-based concepts to provide patient-centered care. The focus will be on the Adult and Geriatric clients in various arenas of care including behavioral health. Satisfactory course grades and thorough understanding of course content are dependent upon consistent study and attendance. RN254 Complex Medical-Surgical Nursing – (4.0 Credits)

Prerequisites: RN130, RN110, RN100, RN252, RN253; Co-requisites: RN255 This course is last in the series and offers a continued focus on the adult and geriatric client. Emphasis is placed on complex, multi-system health problems. The learner will require a high level of critical thinking and understanding of the inter-related physiology of the human body. This course provides the theoretical learning to support nursing concepts and evidence based practice in the management of acutely ill adults and geriatric clients with complex health care conditions. Conditions will include burns, shock, emergency room, and disaster response. Client, family, and community will be considered in the continuum of care. Satisfactory course grades and thorough understanding of course content are dependent upon consistent study and attendance.

RN255 Complex Medical-Surgical Nursing Clinical – (6.0 Credits)

Prerequisites: RN130, RN110, RN100, RN102, RN252, RN253; Co-requisites: RN254 This course provides the clinical application to RN254. The nursing process will be used to meet the health care needs of adults and geriatric clients with complex health care problems. Learning activities will focus on clinical decision making using the nursing process and evidence based research. The learner is assisted in identifying community resources, collaborating with health care team members in initiating referrals, and implementing client teaching plans. The learner will consider how the plan of care will impact the client, family, and community. Learners will be expected to pass a clinical performance examination at the conclusion of this course. Simulation will augment the clinical experience to build on the decision making process with more complex conditions. Simulation hours will not exceed 60 hrs. Satisfactory course grades and thorough understanding of course content are dependent upon consistent study and attendance.

RN286 Mental Health Nursing – (3.0 Credits)

Prerequisites: RN100, RN110, RN130 This course will utilize the framework of the nursing process in the delivery of care to the mental health client. The student will learn integration concepts of evidence-based nursing practice, critical thinking and decision-making. Legal, ethical, and professional standards will be considered in the delivery of care. Concepts of the nurse-client relationship will be emphasized. Satisfactory course grades and thorough understanding of course content are dependent upon consistent study and attendance.

RN296 Nursing Leadership and Professional Development – (2.0 Credits)

Prerequisites: RN254, RN255; Co-requisites: RN297, RN300 This course focuses on leadership roles in practice. Leadership theories and models of planned change and decision-making are used to develop plans for solving problems in health care systems and health care policy. Lifelong learning and how to find and use health information are discussed. Management roles and functions are addressed. Satisfactory course grades and thorough understanding of course content are dependent upon consistent study and attendance.

RN297 Nursing Leadership Practicum – (3.0 Credits)

Prerequisites: RN255, RN254; Co-requisites: RN296, RN300 This course is designed to prepare the learner for role transition to the practice of entry-level professional nursing. Emphasis is on the application of advanced nursing concepts, skills, leadership, and personal, and professional growth. This course must be taken the final quarter of the program. Satisfactory course grades and thorough understanding of course content are dependent upon consistent study and attendance.

RN300 RN Capstone – (2.0 Credits)

Prerequisites: RN254, RN255; Co-requisites: RN296, RN297 The RN capstone course will highlight various academic and clinical achievements. A professional portfolio will be completed to include the above information, a summary of the issues that relate to current nursing practice, as well as the projection of long-term and short-term professional goals. In addition, the portfolio will house an updated, computer generated resume and cover letter. The portfolio will contain examples that support the learner’s journey through the pre-licensure program. The learner will choose completed works to show the growth and evidence of achieving program student learning outcomes. Professional memberships, certifications, and continuing education units are discussed and encouraged. The course will include preparation for the Comprehensive Exit Examination. Satisfactory course grades and thorough understanding of course content are dependent upon consistent study and attendance.

Applicants for Continuing Education and Professional Development Programs

The school offers a variety of self-improvement and professional development courses. All applicants must complete the following admission requirements and conditions.

1. All applicants must complete an interview and campus tour with an admissions representative. 2. Applicants must be at least 16 years of age or have parental consent. 3. All applicants must complete an Enrollment Agreement and pay an enrollment fee. A parent or guardian must

sign the enrollment agreement if the applicant is under 18 years of age. 4. Applicants must make financial arrangements to cover the cost of the course.

Self-improvement and professional development courses do not qualify for Title IV funds and are not recognized by the institute’s accrediting body. Self-improvement and professional development programs are subject to availability and may not be offered each month. Certificates of attendance will be awarded only to those who attend a minimum of 75% of the class sessions. Proficiency or non-proficiency status will be denoted on the certificates of attendance. Students are required to master necessary skills to receive proficiency status. College credit is not awarded for self-improvement and professional development programs. These programs are designed for individuals seeking to add a skill set(s) to their resume. Applicants to the English as a Second Language development course will be required to take an English Proficiency assessment to determine the level into which they will be admitted. The English as a Second Language course is not licensed by the Florida Department of Education and is approved by ACICS.

English as a Second Language – Beginning Level 480, Intermediate 480, Advanced 640 Custom Program 720 (Includes up to 240 clock hours from each level) This course is not licensed by the Florida Department of Education and is approved by ACICS.

The English as a Second Language course allows students to choose from three levels based upon their proficiency of English. The course provides intensive practice of the four components of language learning — speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Additionally, students gain an exposure to American culture and civilization as well as personal development skills designed to assist the student in the transition to the world of work. Evaluation is done on a daily basis to assist students to become active contributors to their educational experience. Progress is determined by the student’s ability to use language in meaningful, real-life situations. This program focuses on using and understanding contemporary American English in order to bring the student’s individual proficiency to the level necessary to enter the job market and to expand life skills. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will be awarded diplomas. Medtech offers incoming ESL students seven levels of English from which each student's individualized program of study is constructed. The school’s “ESL Basic Program” consists of any nine sequential courses of levels including Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced. The entry level to a program of study will be based on the prospective student’s current knowledge of English. Written and oral tests designed to determine the level of language proficiency are administered prior to registration. In addition, as a part of the student’s orientation program, a team of instructors may interview the student orally. Placement in the designated entry level of the ESL program is determined by the results of the written proficiency test and by the recommendations of the faculty team and/or admissions representative after oral interviews have been conducted.

Students may elect to take ESL courses on a single level. Entry requirements for this short certificate program are consistent with the overall ESL program admission requirements. Upon successful completion of the course, graduates will be awarded certificates. Program Objectives: Upon completion, the student will be able to:

GRAMMAR: Understand and employ the grammar structure of English

READING: Read and understand common/practical texts and obtain reading skills

WRITING: Employ and understand the mechanics of written English

SPEAKING/LISTENING: Be able to function appropriately in social and professional situations

CULTURE: Understand cultural norms and US civics

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT: Obtain life skills

EKG Interpretation – Four Weeks – 24 Contact Hours This EKG interpretation course is designed to introduce the student to the essential skills necessary to earn and interpret basic electrocardiography. This course will provide the student with information and skills to interpret cardiac rhythms and 12-Lead EKGs. This course presents coronary anatomy and physiology, electrophysiology, lead placement and morphology, and common cardiac rhythms & arrhythmias. In addition, the student will be introduced to advanced concepts including fundamental 12 Lead interpretation. Program Objectives: Upon completion, the student will be able to:

Review coronary anatomy and physiology.

Understand the electrical events that control the cardiac cycle,

Identify the components of the conduction pathway, and learn the associated waveforms.

Master cardiac lead placement and differentiate between the leads.

Demonstrate a working knowledge of the technical aspects of the EKG.

Be able to calculate heart rate from a rhythm strip.

Learn the 5 basic steps to rhythm strip interpretation.

Identify rhythms originating in the sinus node, atria, AV Junction, and the ventricles.

Distinguish various common AV blocks.

Apply learned skills to interpret sample rhythm strips.

Explain and demonstrate the fundamentals of 12 Lead-EKG interpretation.

Learn the EKG changes associated with bundle branch blocks, ventricular hypertrophy, and common cardiac drugs effects.

Electronic Health Records Specialist – Four to Six Weeks - 80 Contact Hours

Electronic health records represent the future of Health Care Administration. In the medical field, the skill of knowing how to manipulate in a computerized health records system provides more employment opportunity to all who are interested in working in the medical field.

This course will introduce the students to the use of health information and the electronic health record for any setting within the health care industry from acute, ambulatory, long term, home health, specialty, population health, and personal health that encompass the continuum of care. This course will provide students with a practical understanding of what an electronic health record specialist is and how important they are in the job market today. This course will enable the students to assemble the patient’s health record and ensure all information is complete, properly identified and authenticated.

EHR Specialist’s duties will vary with size and specialty of the facility in which they may work. Many can specialize in varying areas or one aspect of the EHR such as entry-level coders, encoding within a hospital setting, abstractors, or coding specialist.

Program Objectives: Upon completion, the student will be able to:

Explain the reasons for which the integration of technology into healthcare is necessary:

Apply skills and competence in the operation of the EHR.

Apply an understanding of compliance with clinical standards.

Exercise knowledge of the basic concepts in health data management along with an understanding of the importance of proper database management in a healthcare setting.

Interpret privacy, confidentiality, and security in healthcare and the relationship to the electronic health record and health information management.

Identify appropriate electronic means of communications with patients, particularly the use of mobile and wireless communication in healthcare. (Fax, mobile phone, and e-mail)

Exercise knowledge of basic medical terminology as it applies in the health care setting.

Relate that office skills and the ability to perform basic office functions may be a necessity to the overall duty of an Electronic Health Record Specialist.

IV Therapy – Four Weeks – 30 Contact Hours

This course is designed to provide the student with an introduction to phlebotomy and intravenous therapy. Blood specimens are obtained through the process of venipuncture. Healthcare practitioners are trained to draw blood for specimens as well as give mediations through the intravenous route. The primary process of giving IV medications is to initiate a rapid systemic response to medication. It is easier to control the amount of medication delivered to the body using the systemic route. Likewise, it is easier to maintain drug levels in the blood for response with this method. Special training is required for the healthcare practitioner to utilize the advantages associated with this skill. This program is designed to provide the methodology required in performing venipuncture and IV starts.


Compare and contrast the scope of practice for the roles of RN and LPN

Review Circulatory system anatomy and physiology with special attention to IV access points of adults and children.

Discuss use, care, and maintenance of the three different types of IV catheters.

Perform dosage calculations with medications for IV administration within the scope of students practice.

Discuss caring for clients with peripheral and central IV lines.

Demonstrate and perform, in simulated practice, the venipuncture process.

Demonstrate and perform, in simulated practice, the start of peripheral IV‘s.

Demonstrate proper labeling and care of blood specimens.

Demonstrate proficiency in the use of IV pumps.

Demonstrate cultural challenges in dealing with clients.

Nurse Aide Training – Three Weeks – 120 Hours

This course provides clinical instruction and practice of basic nursing skills required of Nurse Aide/Assistant employed in various health care venues. The course emphasizes care of the Acute Care client, assistance with the activities of daily living, bathing, dressing, exercise movement, eating, elimination, safety measures, and rehabilitation techniques. This course meets State requirements for eligibility to take the Nursing Aide Certification examination. This program is not licensed by the Commission for Independent Education.


Meet all requirements for eligibility to take a National Nurse Aide Certification Examination.

Perform as a health care team member

Perform within the scope of practice of the Nurse Aide

Meet all course competencies

Phlebotomy Technician - Four to Six Weeks - 80 Contact Hours

The Phlebotomy program is a Certificate program that is designed to prepare the student with the opportunity to acquire the necessary entry-level skills to obtain employment as a phlebotomist working under the supervision of a clinical supervisor. The Phlebotomist is responsible for the collection, processing, and waive testing of blood specimens and various patient excretions in accordance with OSHA safety regulations and standards. Upon successful completion of this program, the graduate is eligible for application to take the National Health career Association Phlebotomy Certification Exam. Common job titles for graduates of this program are lab technician, phlebotomist, and phlebotomist technician. Work is performed in an interior medical/clinical environment. Moderate physical activity may require physical effort including lifting up to 25 pounds and some extended periods of standing or walking. Will work with blood or blood-borne pathogens and will require OSHA training.


Demonstrate knowledge of modern phlebotomy, legal issues surrounding phlebotomy and Professional Organizations and Standards

Complete a minimum of 30 venipunctures and 10 capillary sticks

Demonstrate knowledge of the health care structure and will be introduced to the clinical laboratory

Demonstrate knowledge in the clinical laboratory, types of safety hazards, OHSA and emergency first aid procedures

Practice infection control, chain of infection, hand-washing techniques, personal protective equipment, and blood borne pathogens.

Apply basic medical terminology that relates specifically to phlebotomy

Identify all phlebotomy equipment, and how to organize and transport necessary equipment

Practice routine venipuncture’s

Practice winged infusion (butterfly) method

Resolve venipuncture complications

Demonstrate proper techniques for transport, handling, and processing of blood specimens

Apply features of quality phlebotomy, patient preparation, and specimen collection.

Apply legal, confidentiality, and ethical issues in phlebotomy

Apply risk management in phlebotomy

Staff and Faculty

Staff

William Atkinson Campus President BS, University of Pittsburgh

Neka Aguila Director of Financial Services MBA, Nova Southeastern University BA, University of Florida

Nelson Pagan Director of Admissions

Khem Ramdass Business Office Manager Dr. Mitch McClay Librarian PhD, Emporia State University BS, Colorado State University BS, Indiana University-Purdue University BA, Columbia College BS, Friends University Cortney Johns Registrar Ashley Medina Lead Instructor Medical Assistant/Medical Billing and Coding, AS, Institute de Banca Kathy Nuccetelli Director of Nursing BSN, University of Pittsburgh Julia Eileen Langan PN Program Coordinator BSN, MSN, Lamar University Sandra Alexander Nursing Clinical Services Coordinator MSN, Holy Family University

Andrea Cauthen Externship Coordinator Career Services Coordinator

Rebecca Henkins Success Navigator BSN, University of Central Florida ASN, Seminole State College Heidi Cruz Admissions Representative Jose Rivera Admissions Representative Rebecca Milian Admissions Representative Douglas Mendoza Admissions Representative Carlos Lopez Admissions Representative Kisha Rivera Admissions Representative Francesca Christalin Financial Aid Analyst Monica Robles Financial Aid Analyst Mary Cox First Impressions Representative Barbra Carroll First Impressions Representative Deirdra King Learning Resource Center Coordinator/ Administrative Assistant Yvette Cruz Nursing Administrative Assistant

FACULTY

FACULTY MEMBER:

COURSE(S) TAUGHT:

DEGREES/

DIPLOMAS HELD & AWARDING INSTITUTION:

FLORIDA PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIAL(S)

TYPE:

LICENSE NUMBER:

EXP. DATE:

Debbie Crawford Practical Nursing BSN, Kaplan University State of Florida DOH RN-9293534 4-30-17

Sandra Alexander AAS – Nursing MSN, Holy Family University State of Florida DOH RN-9331798 4-30-17

Rebecca Henkins Practical Nursing AAS – Nursing

BSN, University of Central Florida State of Florida DOH RN-2614302 7-31-16

Alicia Fernandez AAS – Nursing Practical Nursing

Doctor of Medicine, University of Zulia N/A N/A N/A

Carrolyn Hogue Practical Nursing ASN, Polk State College State of Florida DOH RN–1900312 4-30-17

Dominique Bernard Practical Nursing AAS – Nursing

BSN, Clayton State College State of Florida DOH RN-9223651 1-31-16

Jacqueline Wright-Cole

Practical Nursing AAS – Nursing

MSN Nursing Education, Chamberlain College of Nursing

State of Florida DOH RN-9169916 7-31-16

Nkeiruja Archinihu Practical Nursing AAS – Nursing

MSN, Walden University State of Florida DOH RN-3390022 7-31-16

Gloria Haye Practical Nursing

BSN, Herbert H. Lehman College State of Florida DOH RN-1995772 7-31-16

Roslyn Reid AAS – Nursing MSN, College of Mount St. Vincent State of Florida DOH RN-9333556 4-30-17

Paula Pino Practical Nursing AAS – Nursing

MSN, Kaplan University State of Florida DOH RN-2060212 4-30-17

Teresa Saloom Practical Nursing AAS – Nursing

MSN, University of Phoenix State of Florida DOH RN-9379267 4-30-16

Arlene Santiago AAS – Nursing MSN, Widener University State of Florida DOH RN-9246559 4-30-16

Gregory Atkins Practical Nursing AAS – Nursing

BS, Excelsior College ASN, Herzing University


Usha Mahabir Practical Nursing AAS – Nursing

MSN, University of Central Florida State of Florida DOH RN-9320549 7-31-16

Mary Newhard Practical Nursing AAS – Nursing

MSN, Kutztown University State of Florida DOH RN-1248172 7-31-16

Latoya service Practical Nursing

MSN, BSN, University of Central Florida


Naseem Khuwaja Practical Nursing AAS – Nursing

BSN, The Aga Khan University State of Florida DOH RN-2876212 7-31-16

Marlene Lucas Practical Nursing AAS – Nursing

MSN, Chatham University State of Florida DOH RN-9387858 4-30-16

Wendi Hammond Practical Nursing AAS – Nursing

BSN, University of Delaware State of Florida DOH RN-9270673 4-30-17

Roxie Hillis-Lance Practical Nursing

ASN, Seminole State College State of Florida DOH RN-9268562 4-30-17

Consolacion Becerra

Practical Nursing AAS – Nursing

BSN, Worcaster State College State of Florida DOH RN-9175391 7-31-16

Jacqueline Ashie Practical Nursing AAS – Nursing

BSN, Lynchburg College State of Florida DOH RN-3371772 7-31-16

Leonie Bryan Practical Nursing AAS – Nursing

BSN, Florida Atlantic University State of Florida DOH RN-2918755 7-31-16

Brenda Lazarus Practical Nursing

BSN, Pacific Union University State of Florida DOH RN-9295456 4-30-17

Alice Forthman Practical Nursing AAS – Nursing

BSN, Florida Southern University State of Florida DOH RN-1321862 7-31-16

Sally Sellers AAS – Nursing MSN, BSN, Western Governors University


Thomas Paez Practical Nursing AAS – Nursing

PhD, Universidad CES N/A N/A N/A

Maira Burgos Medical Assistant Diploma, Career Training Institute AA, Valencia College BS, University of Central Florida

American Association of Medical Assistants

MA - 100936 11-30-16

Wendy Lawrence Medical Assistant AS, Orlando College National Center for Competency Testing

MA - 604503 11-5-16

Kelly Perry Medical Assistant Diploma, Central Florida College N/A N/A N/A

Hugo Silva Medical Assistant Doctor of Medicine, University of Zulia N/A N/A N/A

Ashley Medina Medical Billing and Coding

Diploma, Instituto de Banca y Comercio

N/A N/A N/A

Frederick Pennington

Mathematics MSME, University of Central Florida BSBA, University of Florida

N/A N/A N/A

Seth Lerman English, Basic Computer Skills

BA, Salem State University MBA, University of Phoenix

N/A N/A N/A

Phillip Cauthen Chemistry EDd, Gardner Webb University MEd, University of North Carolina BS, King College

N/A N/A N/A

TUTION AND FEES

Practical Nursing Diploma

Medical Assistant Diploma

Medical Billing and

Coding Diploma

Medical Assistant

AAS Degree

Medical Billing and Coding Specialist

AAS Degree

Associate of Science Degree - Nursing

RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing/ RN-BSN

Enrollment Fee* $20 $20 $20 $20 $20 $20 $20

Registration Fee** $100 $100 $100 $100 $100 $100 $100

Tuition*** $20,400 $13,500 $13,650 $24,000 $24,400 $41,000 $23,080

Fees $2,500 $400 $400 $1,100 $1,400 $3,000 $475.00

Textbooks & Supplies**** $2,900 $1,750 $1,600 $2,725 $2,950 $4,000 $1,440

Total Program Estimate $25,920 $15,770 $15,770 $27,945 $28,870 $48,120 $25,115

Other Charges

Retaken/Part-time course fees

$300/ Credit Hr

$245/ Credit Hr

$245/ Credit Hr

$260/ Credit Hr

$260/ Credit Hr

$400/ Credit Hr

$300/ Credit Hr

Test-Out Fee $250 $250 $250 $50+$10/ Credit hr

$50+$10/ Credit hr

$50+$10/Cr Hr $250

Diploma/Certificate Replacement

$25 $25 $25 $25 $25 $25 $25

Transcript Fee $8 $8 $8 $8 $8 $8 $8

Returned Check Fee $25 $25 $25 $25 $25 $25 $25

*An enrollment fee is due at the time this enrollment agreement is completed and is refundable within seven days of date of the enrollment agreement.

**The registration fee is non-refundable. ***These charges may decrease based on any transfer credits or test-out examinations. ***These charges may increase based on repeated courses. Students who enroll on a less than full-time

basis will be charged at the per credit hour rate and will incur additional cost if courses are taken beyond the normal program length (in months.)

**** These charges are estimated and may change based on the actual textbooks, supplies or items issued at the time of distribution.

Tuition and Fee Schedule for Continuing Education and

Professional Development Programs

Program Tuition

Phlebotomy Technician $800

English as a Second Language $700

EKG Interpretation $750

Electronic Health Records Specialist $1,000

IV Therapy $550

Nurse Aid Training Program $1,000

Basic X-Ray Machine Operation $650

All applicants for Continuing Education and Professional Development Programs must pay a $20 enrollment fee. Students selecting a payment plan will be charged

an additional $20 per payment processing fee.

2016 ACADEMIC 6 WEEK TERMS START DATES

MODULE MODULE START MODULE END DAYS BETWEEN MODS

1 Monday, January 11, 2016 Thursday, February 18, 2016 3

2 Monday, February 22, 2016 Thursday, March 31, 2016 10

2 Monday, April 11, 2016 Thursday, May 19, 2016 3

4 Monday, May 23, 2016 Friday, July 1, 2016 5

5 Thursday, July 7, 2016 Wednesday, August 17, 2016 0

6 Thursday, August 18, 2016 Wednesday, September 28, 2016 3

7 Monday, October 3, 2016 Thursday, November 10, 2016 3

8 Monday, November 14, 2016 Thursday, December 22, 2016 17

2016 ACADEMIC 12 WEEK TERMS START DATES

QUARTER QUARTER START QUARTER END DAYS BETWEEN QUARTERS

WINTER Monday, January 11, 2016 Friday, April 01, 2016 9

WINTER MID-QUARTER Monday, February 22, 2016 Friday, April 01, 2016 9

SPRING Monday, April 11, 2016 Friday, July 01, 2016 5

SPRING MID-QUARTER Monday, May 23, 2016 Friday, July 01, 2016 5

SUMMER Thursday, July 07, 2016 Thursday, September 29, 2016 3

SUMMER MID-QUARTER Thursday, August 18, 2016 Thursday, September 29, 2016 3

FALL Monday, October 03, 2016 Friday, December 23, 2016 17

FALL MID-QUARTER Monday, November 14, 2016 Friday, December 23, 2016 17

ON LINE RN TO BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING/RN-BSN 2016 ACADEMIC START DATES

QUARTER QUARTER START QUARTER END DAYS BETWEEN QUARTERS

Quarter Start Date End Date

2016 January BSN TBD TBD N/A

Holiday Break Schedule 2016

Spring Break April 2 - 10, 2016

Memorial Day May 30, 2016

Independence Day-Observed July 4, 2016

Labor Day September 5, 2016

Thanksgiving November 24-25, 2016

Winter Break December 24, 2016 – January 8, 2017

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