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(760)232-4050Revised10/2018

Theinformationprovidedinthiscatalogcoverstheperiodof1/1/2018–12/31/2018Asaprospectivestudent,youareencouragedtoreviewthiscatalogpriortosigninganenrollmentagreement.

YouarealsoencouragedtoreviewtheSchoolPerformanceFactSheet,whichmustbeprovidedtoyoupriortosigninganenrollmentagreement.

Themissionandobjectivesofourschoolweredesignedandpurposedtoinspirestudentstorecognize,andpursuethelimitlessopportunitiesavailabletothem.

Ourmissionistopromoteanewgenerationofhealthcareeducationwithafocusonmentorship,andleadership.HealthcareAcademypreparesstudentstosuccessfullyentertheworldofhealthandhealing.Itispartofourmissiontoencourageourstudentstobecomeconfidentleadersintheirprofessions,andthecommunitiesaroundthem.Thishandbookwillincludesectionstoinformyouaboutthevariousinstructorsandtheircontactinformation,coursecompletionrequirements,andcourseexpectations.Youwillalsobeaskedtosignacertificationattheendofthispacketindicatingthatyouhavereadandunderstandthesepoliciesgoverningparticipationintheprogram.

UponcompletionofourprogramshereatHealthcareAcademyofCalifornia,eachstudentshouldbeableto:

o Identifythepurposeinwhythey'vechosentoentertheirprofessionandgenerateaplanofhowtheywillachievetheircareergoals.o Advanceintheircommunicationskillsbybeingabletoconfidentlyandeffectivelycommunicatewithaprimaryfocusinprofessionalism.o Performthedutieswithintheirscopeofpracticewiththehighestlevelofprofessionalismandintegrity.o Communicateeffectivelywithclients,familiesandothermembersofthehealthcareteam.o Understandtheimpactofculturalbeliefsandpracticesinahealthcaresettingandlearnhowtoadaptaccordingly.o Acquireleadershippracticeswiththeunderstandingthattheirroleinthehealthcareindustrywidelyimpactsthelivesofothers.o Integrateclassroomtheoryknowledge,withclinicalapplicationtogaintheessentialinformationneededtopassthestateornationalexam.o Upholdthehonor,responsibility,andcommitmentrequiredoftheprofessionandacceptitsdisciplines.

LocationHealthcareAcademyofCaliforniaisconvenientlylocatedinNorthCountySanDiego,CA.WearecentrallylocatedtobetterservicetheSanDiegoareaaswellasOrangeCounty,andTemecula.Allstudentsarewelcome.Weenvisionplansforfuturegrowththroughouttheregion.Businessoffices,classrooms,andlabsarelocatedat:2420VistaWayRoom215Oceanside,CA92054Classroomandclinicalfieldtraininglocationsvarybetweenprogramsandclasses.Thetimeofday,anddatesthatclinicalsareassignedmayvarydependingonavailabilityofthefacility.Intheeventthefacilityisundergoingastateinspectionorsurvey,thestudentswillbedismisseduntilfurthernoticetoresume.Ourcurrentclinicalpartnershipsincludethefollowinglocations:

VillageSquareHealthcareCenter,1586WSanMarcosBlvd,SanMarcos,CA92078

EncinitasNursingandRehabilitationCenter,900SantaFeDrive,Encinitas,CA92024

LaPalomaHealthcareCenter,3232ThunderDrive,Oceanside,CA92056

LifeHouseVistaHealthcareCenter,247EBobierDrive,Vista,CA92084

Tri-CityMedicalCenter,4002VistaWay,Vista,CA92056

BalboaAmbulanceInc.1138Broadway,ElCajon,CA92021

Importantinformation:

Allexpensesincurredwhiletravelingtoandfromthetraininglocation,expensesincurredforfood,lodging,orlivingexpenseswhileintrainingarethestudents’responsibility.

HACdoesnotoperateanydormitoryhousing,anddoesnotassistinsecuringhousing.HACmayprovidereasonableaccommodationsduringaprogramtostudentswithdisabilities(includinglearningdisabilities).ReasonableaccommodationsaredefinedasaccommodationsthatdonotfundamentallyaltertheProgram.AllstudentsarerequiredtomeettheProgram’senrollmentrequirements.Ifyourequirespecialaccommodations,pleasesubmityourwrittenrequestalongwithyourprogramregistration.

HealthcareAcademycannotpromiseorguaranteeemploymentorlevelofincomeorwageratetoanyapplicantorgraduate.Library,nursingresources,andinstructionalmediamaterialsareavailableweekdaysoncampusintheadministrationoffices.

Tutoringisofferedbyeachinstructorbasedontheirpersonalscheduleandbyappointmentonly.Thelabisopenforusebasedonavailabilityandofficehoursandmayrequireadditionalcosts.

Althoughtheschoolwillprovideplacementassistanceviajobboardpostings,theschooldoesnotguaranteejobplacementtograduatesuponprogramcompletionorupongraduation.

Theschoolreservestherighttorescheduletheprogramstartdatewhenthenumberofstudentsreserveddoesnotmeettheprogram'sminimumnumberofstudentstocontinue.Ifthestudentisenrollinginadistanceeducationprogramwheretheinstructionisnotofferedinrealtime,thefirstlessonandanymaterialswillbedeliveredtothestudentwithin7daysofadmissionacceptance.AllprogramsareofferedinEnglish.Traininginanyotherlanguageisnotofferedatthistime.

Accreditations&Approvals

HealthcareAcademyofCaliforniaisaprivateinstitutionandisapprovedtooperatebytheBureauofPrivatePost-SecondaryEducation(BPPE):DepartmentofConsumerAffairs.HACisnotaccreditedbyaUSDOErecognizedagencyatthistime.

HealthcareAcademyofCaliforniaisanApprovedNurseAssistantTrainingProgram,HomeHealthAidTrainingProgram,EmergencyMedicalTechnicianTrainingProgram&ContinuingEducationProviderbythe:StateofCaliforniaDepartmentofPublicHealthLicensingandCertificationProgram,AideandTechnicianCertificationSection(ATCS),andNationalRegistryofEmergencyMedicalTechnicians(NRMT)andSanDiegoCountyEMSDepartment.

HealthcareAcademyofCaliforniaInstructorsareapprovedintheirteachingareabythe:StateofCaliforniaDepartmentofPublicHealthLicensingandCertificationProgram,AideandTechnicianCertificationSection(ATCS)orCountyofSanDiego,HealthandHumanServiceAgency,EMSdepartment.AnyquestionsastudentmayhaveregardingthiscatalogthathavenotbeensatisfactorilyansweredbytheinstitutionmaybedirectedtotheBureauofPrivatePost-SecondaryEducation(BPPE)at:2535CapitolOaksDriveSuite400,Sacramento,CA95833,tollfreeat(888)370-7589,orviaInternetatwww.bppe.ca.gov.AstudentoranymemberofthepublicmayfileacomplaintaboutthisinstitutionwiththeBureauofPrivatePost-SecondaryEducationbycalling(888)370-7589,orbycompletingacomplaintformwhichcanbeobtainedonthebureau'swebsitewww.bppe.ca.gov.ProgramsofferedbyHealthcareAcademyofCalifornia(HAC)include:EmergencyMedicalTechnicianNurseAssistantTrainingHomeHealthAideRestorativeNurseAssistant

CourseDescriptions Program:EmergencyMedicalTechnician(EMT)TheEmergencyMedicalTechnician(EMT)coursepreparestheEMTstudenttoprovidepre-hospitalassessmentandcareforpatientsofallageswithavarietyofmedicalconditionsandtraumaticinjuries.TheprogrammeetstherequirementsoftheU.S.DepartmentofTransportation,NationalEmergencyMedicalServicesEducationStandards(NEMSES),andCaliforniaStateRegulationsTitle22.CertifiedEMTscommonlyserveatambulancecompanies,firedepartments,hospitals,policedepartments,largestadiums,specialevents,andmore.

Programincludesaminimumof170ClockHours:146hoursoftheory24clinicalhours(minimum10patientcontacts)25LabHours(includedinmostcourses,hoursmayvary)AdmissionRequirements

• AdmissionApplication• EnrollmentAgreement• OriginalSocialSecurityCard• CurrentGovernmentIssuedIdentification• HSdiplomaorGED• CurrentTBandphysicalexam(datedwithinprior12months)

Methodofteachingwillbeaminimumof,butnotlimitedto,146hoursofclassroom/theoryand24hoursofclinical/hands-onpracticaltraining.Allprogramcurriculumshavebeenapprovedbyeachgoverningagency.Methodofinstructionmayinclude,butarenotlimitedto,assignedreadings,presentations,discussion,criticalthinkingexercises,labs,GuestSpeakers,fieldtrip(s),andclassactivities.Evaluationproceduresincludequizzes,writtenexaminations,andresearchassignments.Studentsmustcompleteaminimumtotalof170traininghours,perthecountyrequirement,whilemaintainingthefollowingperformancestandard:Gradeswillbecalculatedbasedonacombinedscoreofthefollowingcomponents:

Quizzes Willbetakenonline Tests(7) Mustmaintain80%orhigher Final Mustreceivean80%orhigher SkillsExam PassorFail

InternshipStudentsarerequiredtoobtain24hoursofpatientcontacthoursinaride-a-longsettingwithanHACcontractedambulancecompany.TheywillassistlicensedEMT’swithskillssuchas,transportingdocumentation,patientcare,andadministeringpre-hospitalcare.

InitialCertificationCombinedwithsuccessfulcompletionofourprogram,andreceivingourcompletioncertificate,thestudentwillberequiredto:

ü registerforthe(NREMT)onlinebygoingtowww.nremt.orgü passtheNationalRegistry(NREMT)computerizedtestü meetanyadditionalrequirementsmandatedbythecertifyingagencyfortheiranticipatedlocationofcertification

Uponpassingtheexamination,aNationalRegistrycertificationcardwillbeissued.ThentheapplicantmustcertifyinthestateofCalifornia.RecertificationCertificationasanEMTisvalidfortwoyears.ItistheresponsibilityoftheEMTtorecertifyBEFOREtheexpirationdate.Inordertorecertify,studentsmustsuccessfullycompleteanapprovedRefresherCourseorobtain(24)twenty-fourhoursofapprovedcontinuingeducation(CE)foranEMT.Inaddition,EMTsmusttakethestandardizedStateofCaliforniaskillsexameverytwoyears.Thereisatwo-yeargraceperiodforrecertification,withadditionalrequirementsbaseduponthelengthoflapse.Duringthistwo-yearperiod,anEMTmayNOTworkasanEMT.Afterthegraceperiod,theEMTmusttakethetrainingprogramagain.TheU.S.BureauofLaborStatisticspredictsthatemploymentofEmergencyMedicalTechniciansisprojectedtogrow15%from2016to2026,muchfasterthantheaverageforotheroccupations!PleaseseeBLS.GOVregardingSOC29-2042.ProgramCost$1400.00$250non-refundabledeposit(appliedtotuition)PaymentPlanOptionsAvailable,breakdownisbasedoncourseduration.

TUITION FEES Registration Fee (Non-Refundable)

250.00 Uniforms 40.00

Tuition 745.00 Equipment 0.00 STRF Fee (Non-Refundable)

0.00 State Exam 0.00

Text Books/ Learning Resources

220.00 Live Scan Finger Prints 0.00

Lab Supplies/ Kits 20.00 Tutoring NA Electronic Record Keeping Fee

50.00 CPR 75.00

Promotional Discount (If Applicable) NA TOTAL: $1400.00

ProgramIncludesEMTskillstrainingSuppliesRequiredtextbooksUniformt-shirtsCPRcertificationNREMTtestpreparationEquipmentUtilizedSplintsTapeGauzeCabanAbdpadsSlingsNRMasksNasalCan.GlucoseStripsIVsuppliesLancetsALCswabsOralAirwaysNasalAirwaysSuctionCathsSuctionWandsBPCuffsStethoscopeC-CollarsHeadBedsManualSectionSyringes/NeedlesSalineVialsNasalConesQuick-ClotInstructorQualificationsOurprincipleinstructor/ProgramDirectorisaretiredmilitaryofficial,Firefighter,Paramedic.Heholds30+yearsofexperienceinthesubjectstaught.Otherqualifiedinstructorsmayattimespresent,orinstructaccordingtotheirspecialtyduringagivenprogramduration.Theseinstructorsallmeetthestate,aswellasthecountyrequirements.

Program:NurseAssistantTrainingProgram(CNA)TheCNAcourseteachesstudentsthebasicprinciplesofnursing,usingproceduresandtechniques.Studentswilllearntoprovideandmeetthepatient'sbasicphysicalandpsychologicalneedsandpromoteaspiritofrestorationandindependenceinasafe,efficientandcompetentmanner.TheprogramisdesignedtopreparestudentsfortheCaliforniastateexamandcertificationadministeredbyPearsonVueandregulatedbytheCADepartmentofPublicHealthProgramincludesMinimumof:60hoursoftheory100clinicalhoursAdmissionRequirements

• AdmissionApplication• EnrollmentAgreement• OriginalSocialSecurityCard• CurrentGovernmentIssuedIdentification• HSdiplomaorGED• CurrentTBandphysicalexam(datedwithinprior12months)

Methodofteachingwillbeaminimumof,butnotlimitedto,60hoursofclassroom/theoryand100hoursofclinical/hands-onpracticaltraining.Allprogramcurriculumshavebeenapprovedbyeachgoverningagency.Methodofinstructionmayinclude,butarenotlimitedto,assignedreadings,presentations,discussion,criticalthinkingexercises,labs,GuestSpeakers,fieldtrip(s),andclassactivities.Evaluationproceduresincludequizzes,writtenexaminations,andresearchassignments.Studentsmustcompleteaminimumtotalof160traininghourswhilemaintainingthefollowingperformancestandard:Gradeswillbecalculatedbasedonacombinedscoreofthefollowingcomponents:

Quiz(10) Mustmaintaina75%orhigher Final Mustreceivea75%orhigher SkillsExam PassorFail

Internship/ClinicalrotationsStudentsarerequiredtoobtain100hoursofpatientcontacthoursinaskillednursingfacilitywithanHACcontractedfacility.Theywillshadowcertifiednurseassistants,practice,anddemonstratelearnedskillsunderthesupervisionoftheinstructor.

InitialCertificationCombinedwithsuccessfulcompletionofourprogram,andreceivingourcompletioncertificate,thestudentwillberequiredto:

ü passtheNNAAPexamattheregisteredtestinglocationü meetanyadditionalrequirementsmandatedbythecertifyingagency

Uponpassingtheexamination,andclearanceofthebackgroundcheck,acertificationcardwillbeissued.RecertificationCertificationasaCNAisvalidfortwoyears.ItistheresponsibilityoftheCNAtorecertifyBEFOREtheexpirationdate.Inordertorecertify,studentsmustsuccessfullyobtain(48)forty-eighthoursofapprovedcontinuingeducation(CE)foraCNA.Aminimumof(12)twelvehoursneedstobecompletedinthefirstyearofcertification.(24)Twenty-fourofthe(48)forty-eightmaybecompletedonline.U.S.BureauofLaborStatisticspredictsthatemploymentforhealthcaresupportjobsareexpectedtogrowby11%nationally,and7%forCalifornia.Thisisfasterthantheaverageforallotheroccupations!PleaseseeBLS.GOVregardingSOC31-1014.ProgramCost$1800.00$250non-refundabledeposit(appliedtotuition)PaymentPlanOptionsAvailable,breakdownisbasedoncourseduration.

TUITION FEES Registration Fee (non-refundable)

250.00 Uniforms 50.00

Tuition 1165.00 Equipment 0.00 STRF Fee (non-refundable) 0.00 State Exam Registration

Fee 125.00

Text Books/ Learning Resources

90.00 Live Scan Finger Prints 70.00

Lab Supplies/ Kits 0.00 Tutoring NA Electronic Record Keeping Fee

50.00 CPR NA

Promotional Discount (If Applicable) TOTAL: $1800.00

ProgramIncludes

• Nurseassistanttraining • Supplies • Requiredtextbooks • Referencehandouts • LiveScanFingerprint • Twosetsofscrubs • StateExamFee&Registration

ProgramRequirements

• Mustbe18yearsofageorolder • MustbeabletocommunicateandunderstandEnglish • CurrentphysicalandTBtest(datedwithinprior12months)

EquipmentUtilized

• Protectivemasks,gownsandgloves• Gaitbelt• Stethoscope• Bloodpressurecuff• Wheelchair• Scale• Walker• Bedpan• Hygieneutensils• Medicalmanikins• Healthcareindustrygeneralsupplies

InstructorQualificationsOurprogramDirectorisaRegisteredNursewith30+yearsexperienceinmanycapacitiesofnursingandpatientcare.Ourinstructorswhooperateunderherdirectionare,ataminimum,licensedLVN’smeetingthestaterequirements.Includingatleast3yearsexperienceintheirfield,andtwoyearsinskillednursing.

Program:HomeHealthAide(HHA)OurHomeHealthAideprogramisaspecialtycoursedesignedtobuildupontheknowledge,skillsandabilitiesofwhichacertifiednurseassistantposses.Thisclassisforstudentsthatarealreadycertifiedasnurseassistantsandcanbeusedtowardscontinuingeducationand/orCNAlicenserenewal.TheHHAinstructorisaRegisteredNurseexperiencedinpatientcareinahomecaresetting,andmeetsthestaterequirements,includingbutnotlimitedto,3yearsexperienceinthefieldandtwoyearsinskillednursing.

ProgramincludesMinimumof:20hoursoftheory20clinicalhoursAdmissionRequirements

• AdmissionApplication• EnrollmentAgreement• CurrentCNACertification• OriginalSocialSecurityCard• CurrentGovernmentIssuedIdentification• HSdiplomaorGED

Methodofteachingwillbeaminimumof,butnotlimitedto,20hoursofclassroom/theoryand20hoursofclinical/hands-onpracticaltraining.Allprogramcurriculumshavebeenapprovedbyeachgoverningagency.Methodofinstructionmayinclude,butarenotlimitedto,assignedreadings,presentations,discussion,criticalthinkingexercises,labs,GuestSpeakers,fieldtrip(s),andclassactivities.Evaluationproceduresincludequizzes,writtenexaminations,andresearchassignments.Studentsmustcompleteaminimumtotalof40traininghourswhilemaintainingthefollowingperformancestandard:Gradeswillbecalculatedbasedonacombinedscoreofthefollowingcomponents:

Quiz(2) Mustmaintaina75%orhigher SkillsExam PassorFail

Internship/ClinicalrotationsStudentsarerequiredtoobtain20hoursofpatientcontacthoursinaskillednursingfacilitywithanHACcontractedfacility.Theywillshadowcertifiednurseassistants,practice,anddemonstratelearnedskillsunderthesupervisionoftheinstructor.InitialCertificationCombinedwithsuccessfulcompletionofourprogram,andreceivingourcompletioncertificate,thestudentwillhaveobtained26ContinuingEducationUnits(CEU’s)toapplytotheirrequired(48)requiredhoursdueevery2yearsforCNArenewal.StudentsmustkeeparecordofallCEU’sobtained.

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RecertificationCertificationasanHHAisvalidfortwoyears.ItistheresponsibilityoftheHHAtorecertifyBEFOREtheexpirationdate.Inordertorecertify,studentsmustsuccessfullyobtain(24)twenty-fourhoursofapprovedcontinuingeducation(CE).Aminimumof(12)twelvehoursneedstobecompletedinthefirstyearofcertification.TheU.S.BureauofLaborStatisticspredictsthatemploymentforhealthcaresupportjobsareexpectedtogrowby40%nationally,and23%forCalifornia.Thisisfasterthantheaverageforallotheroccupations!PleaseseeBLS.GOVregardingSOC31-1011.ProgramCost$400.00Total

$360Tuition$40Book$0STRF(Non-Refundable)

ProgramIncludes

• HHAtraining&Certification• Supplies• Requiredtextbooks• Referencehandouts

ProgramRequirements

• CurrentCNALicense• CurrentphysicalandTBtest• Mustbe18yearsofageorolder

AppliedEquipment

• Protectivemasks,gownsandgloves• Gaitbelt• Stethoscope• Bloodpressurecuff• Wheelchair• Scale• Walker• Bedpan• Hygieneinstruments• Medicalmanikins• Healthcareindustrygeneralsupplies

Program:RestorativeNurseAssistant(RNA) OurRestorativeNurseAssistantprogramisaspecialtycoursedesignedtobuildupontheknowledge,skillsandabilitiesofwhichacertifiednurseassistantoccupies.Thisclassisforstudentsthatarealreadycertifiedasnurseassistantsandcanbeusedtowardscontinuingeducationand/orCNAlicenserenewal.TheinstructorisanLVN,orRNexperiencedinpatientcareandrestorativenursing,andmeetsthestaterequirements,includingbutnotlimitedto,3yearsexperienceinthefieldandtwoyearsinskillednursing.

ProgramincludesaMinimumof:16hoursoftheoryAdmissionRequirements

• EnrollmentAgreement• OriginalSocialSecurityCard• CurrentGovernmentIssuedIdentification• HSdiplomaorGED

Methodofteachingwillbeaminimumof,butnotlimitedto,16hoursofclassroom/theory.Allprogramcurriculumshavebeenapprovedbyeachgoverningagency.Methodofinstructionmay include, but are not limited to, assigned readings, presentations, discussion, critical thinking exercises, labs,Guest Speakers, field trip(s), and class activities.Evaluationproceduresincludedemonstrationofdocumentationandcorrectuseofsupplies.Studentsmustcompleteaminimumtotalof16traininghourswhilemaintainingthefollowingperformancestandard:InitialCertificationCombinedwithsuccessfulcompletionofourprogram,andreceivingourcompletioncertificate,thestudentwillhaveobtained16CEU’stobeappliedtotheirCNAcertificationrenewal.TheU.S.BureauofLaborStatisticspredictsthatemploymentforhealthcaresupportjobsareexpectedtogrowby40%nationally,and23%forCalifornia.Thisisfasterthantheaverageforallotheroccupations! PleaseseeBLS.GOVregardingSOC31-1014.ProgramCost$200.00Total(non-refundable)

$0STRF(Non-Refundable)ProgramIncludes

• RNAtraining&Certification• Supplies• Referencehandouts

ProgramRequirements

• CurrentCNACertification• Mustbe18yearsofageorolder

AppliedEquipment• Gaitbelt• Wheelchair• Walker• Occupationalutensils• Walker• Hygieneinstruments• Medicalmanikin

AcademicInformationEnglishComprehensionRequirementStudentsareexpectedtobeabletoread,writeandcomprehendEnglish.HACdoesnotoffercoursesinanyotherlanguageatthistime.IfsufficientpassingTOEFLresultsarenotprovided,aproficiencyexamcanbetakenintheadmissionofficetotestEnglishcomprehension.ForeignAdmissionAllstudentsmeetingHACminimumadmissionandprogramrequirementsareencouragedtoapply.Therearenocurrentrestrictionsonforeignstudentadmissions.HACdoesnotprovideVisaservicesatthistime,butwillprovideproofofstudent’sstatus.MinimumAdmissionRequirementsForAllProgramsMustbe18YearsofAge AdmissionApplicationOriginalSocialSecurityCardCurrentGovernmentIssuedIdentificationFinancialEligibilityIncludingNon-RefundableDepositHSdiploma,GED,orequivalencyEnrollmentProcedurePayatleasttheminimumdepositorrequiredamountdueforregistrationAccessstudentportalReviewandsignPerformanceFactSheetCompleteEnrollmentAgreementObtaincurrentphysicalandTBtest(musthavebeenpreformedwithinprevious12months)UploaddocumentstostudentportalWaitlistProcedureIntheeventacourseisfull,wewillopenawaitlistforqualifiedapplicants.Awaitlistedstudentwillbeenrolledtoanavailableseatonafirstcomefirstservebasis.Thestudentwillbenotifiedandpromptedtopaytherequireddepositatthattime.Ifthestudentdoesnotrespondwithin24hours,thenextstudentonthelistwillbegiventheopportunitytoenroll.

WithdrawalProcedure

Withdrawal&TransferProcedures:

1. AstudentchoosingtowithdrawfromtheschoolafterthecommencementofclassesistoprovideawrittennoticetotheDirectoroftheschooltoincludestudents’name,socialsecuritynumberanddateofwithdraw.

2. Astudentwillbewithdrawnfromtheinstitutionifhe/shemisses3consecutiveinstructionaldayswithoutpriorconsentorfornonpaymentoftuition.3. Astudentmaybeconsideredforatransfertoanalternatecoursedatebasedonavailability.Thedepositwilltransfertoafutureprogramwithin3

monthsofthesignedenrollmentagreement.

ReadmissionProcedureAstudentmaybeconsideredforatransfertoanalternatecoursedatebasedonavailability.Studentshave(3)monthsfromtheirdatedenrollmentagreementtoreadmitintoanotherprogram.Afterthe(3)monthenrollmentperiod,theapplicationisterminated,andanydepositortuitionisforfeited.ForrefundinformationpleaseseeFinancialInformationsection.AutomaticWithdrawalAstudentwillbeautomaticallywithdrawnfromtheinstitutionifhe/shemisses3consecutiveinstructionaldayswithoutpriorconsent,andcanalsobewithdrawnfornon-paymentorcommunicationinvolvingfurtherarrangements.ClosedCampusDatesHACisclosedforseveraloccasionsthroughouttheyear.Pleaseseetheschoolcalendarfortheclosuredates.Itisthestudent’sresponsibilitytobeawareoftheirspecificclassschedulingchanges.ClassSizeMinimum/MaximumHACreservestherighttocancelanyupcomingcourseduetolowenrollment.Studentswillbenotifiedandautomaticallyplacedinthenextcoursefilingdate.TheCNAprogramadmitsupto15students,andtheEMTprogramupto25.CEUcoursecapacitiesvary.Intheeventaprogramisfull,wewillopenawaitlistforqualifiedapplicants.HACoccasionallyopensasecondclass.

ProgramMonitoringAndAssessmentEachprogramismonitoredandevaluatedbyitsinstructor.Inadditiontoitsinstructor,thestudents’progressisobservedbyitsprogramdirector.Theorywillbetaughtusingcoursematerial,handouts,assignments,videos,andprojects.Theassessmentprocessesconsistofquizzesandawrittenfinalexam.Studentsmustreceiveaminimumof75%orhigheronallquizzesandexamstopassaccordingtoHACpoliciesandprocedures,howevergradingtermsmayvarydependingoninstructor.Seeyourcoursesyllabus.Labtimeisusedtotrainintherequiredskillsusingrepetitionandrole-play.Studentswillbeevaluatedusinginstructorobservationofinteractionaswellasindividualdemonstrations.Duringclinicalsessions(ifapplicable)studentsarerequiredtomaintainachecklistofskillstoensurethattheyaresatisfyingcurriculumandgainingpracticalexperience.Allclinicalportionsareassessedbasedonapassorfailgradingsystemusingthefollowingcriteria:

1. Studentmustmeetattendancerequirements.2. Complywithpatientsafetyprocedures.3. Studentmaynotbeundertheinfluenceonpremisesatanytime.4. Studentmaynotleaveclinicalsitewithoutpermissionoritisconsideredpatientabandonment.5. Studentswillbeinamedicalfacilitysuchasskillednursing,emergencyroom,orambulance.6. Studentswillbeusingbasicmedicalequipment.

CreditsNOTICECONCERNINGTRANSFERABILITYOFCREDITSANDCREDENTIALSEARNEDATOURINSTITUTIONThetransferabilityofcreditsyouearnatHealthcareAcademyofCaliforniaisatthecompletediscretionofaninstitutionyoumaywishtoseektotransfer.Acceptanceofthedegree,orcertificationyouearnintheeducationalprogramisalsoatthediscretionoftheinstitutionofwhichyoumayseektotransfer.Ifthetransferringinstitutiondoesnotacceptthedegree,orcertificationthatyouearnatthisinstitution,youmayberequiredtorepeatsomeorallofyourcourseworkatthatinstitution.Forthisreason,youshouldmakecertainthatyourattendanceatthisinstitutionwouldmeetyoureducationalgoals.ThismayincludecontactinganyinstitutionyoumayseektotransferafterattendingHealthcareAcademyofCalifornia,todetermineifthedegree,orcertificationwilltransfer.CreditGrantingProcedureTheinstitutiondoesnotcurrentlyholdanyarticulationagreementswithanyotherinstitution.Wedonotacceptoroffercreditsearnedbyworkexperience,assessments,orcreditearnedatotherinstitutions.Ourprogramsareinclusiveofstaterequiredtraininghoursandskillstoobtainspecificcertificationorlicensure.StudentRecordsStudents,whoattendedHACpriortoSeptember2018,haveahardcopystudentfilethatwillbekeptoncampusupto5yearsfromthecoursecompletiondate.Theserecordsareheldat2420VistaWay215,Oceanside,CA92054.StudentsattendingafterJanuary2019willobtainastudentprofile,andhaveloginaccesstotheirrecords,includingtranscripts/certificatesindefinitely.HousingHACdoesnotoperateanydormitoryhousing,anddoesnotassistinsecuringhousing.Inourlocalvicinityrentrateswillvarydependingonunitsize,andduration.Theestimatedcurrentstartingratemaybeapproximately$1700withnonotedmaximumamount.Thisisforamonthlyrate.Hotelcostalsovarydependingonlocationandduration.Theestimatednightlyratecouldrangefrom$150-$400.

ChainofcommandandProfessionalDescription:Ifanystudentchoosestoexpressorreportconcernsregardingtheprogram,clinicalfacilitysite,studentrightsorresponsibilities,HACstaffetc.HealthcareAcademyimpliesthefollowingorderofcontact:

Allinstructorsareexperienced,professionallytrained,andequippedwiththetoolstoprovideadequatetrainingtostudentsinaclassroomandclinicalsetting.The instructormeets regulatory requirements including but not limited to, 3 years experience in the related field, and additional education in planning,implementing,andevaluatingeducationalprograms.Your instructor is the firstperson thatyouwill addressyour issuesor concerns to. In theeventyourconcernlieswithyourinstructoryouwillfollowtheabovelistedchainofcommand.TheProgramDirectorisdesignatedashavingtheresponsibilityforthegeneralsupervisionofthespecificprogramanditscurrentinstructors.TheProgramDirector istheindividualresponsibleforassuringthestudentsaremeetingthestaterequirements,andsigntherequireddocumentationtomovestudentsforward.He/shefrequentlyvisitsthecampusand/orclinicalsitesforstudentobservation,monitoringtestscores,and largelyoverseestheprogramand itscontent.In the event your concerns still have not been addressed, you can contact Janet Christensen the Executive Director (CEO). Janet manages all businessoperations,anyrequiredrecordkeeping,whichwillbestoredintheofficeforaperiodof5years,aswellasallstudentenrollmentservicesandtheinstitutionsfinancialservices.SheisthedirectliaisonbetweentheclinicalfacilitiesandHAC.ShewillbeonsiteMon.-Fri.from9:00amto4:00pm.Janetcanbereachedbyphoneat760.232.4050,orbyemailatInfo@healthcareacademyca.com

InstructorSeecoursesyllabus

ProgramDirectorSeecoursesyllabus

ExecutiveDirector760-232-4050

FinancialInformationThestudentfinancialobligationtotheschoolmustbepaidinfullbeforeacertificatemaybeawarded.HACreservestherighttoincreasetuitionatanytimebasedonindustrycosts.Tuitionratesandfeesvarydependingonprogram.Thisinstitutiondoesnothaveanypendingpetitionsinbankruptcy,isnotoperatingasadebtorinpossession,hasnotfiledapetitionintheprecedingfiveyears,andhavenothadapetitionfiledagainstitwithintheprecedingfiveyearsresultinginreorganizationunderchapter11oftheUSBankruptcyCode.CancellationAndRefundPolicy

Astudenthastherighttocanceltheenrollmentagreementandobtainarefundofchargespaidthroughthefirstclasssessionorsevendaysafterenrollmentwhicheverislater.Refundsaredeterminedbyfirst,deductingnon-refundablematerialcostsandfees,thenaprorationoftheremainderamountisdisbursedviacheckwithin45days.Norefundafter60%ofattendanceiscompleted.

PromotionalEnrollmentHACoffersmilitarydiscountsandacceptsfundsfromoutsidefinancialresources.UponaccreditationapprovalHACwillbeabletoofferfinancialaid(fafsa).Untilthenpaymentplansareoffered.Attimestheinstitutionwillholdapromotionalenrollment.Thisisonaprogrammaticbasis.Wedonotallowtwoofferstobecombined.Thebetteroftwooffersisusedforenrollment.FinancialProbationReasonsforprobationmayincludegrades,attendance,orfinancialnegligence.Forprobationaryperiodsduetofinancialnegligencetheprobationperiodcontinuesuntilthematterisresolved.Payments30dayspastduemayresultinterminationfromyourprogram,collectionsorreportingtothe3creditbureaus.Ifafinancialcircumstancemayarisepleaseseeadministrationforfurtheroptions.HACisnotobligatedtoaccommodatestudents’financialcircumstancesaboveagreedtermsatthetimeofenrollment.

FinancialDisclosuresIfthestudentobtainsaloantopayforaneducationalprogram,thestudentisresponsibleforrepayingthefullamountoftheloanincludinginterest,lesstheamountofanyrefundduetothestudent.Studentsreceivingfederalstudentfinancialaidfundsareentitledtoarefundofanymoneynotpaidfromfederalfinancialaidfunds.AtthistimeourinstitutiondoesnotoffertitleIV(financialaid)federal,orstatefunding.Intheeventastudentobtainsastate,federal,orpersonalloan,anddefaultsthefollowingmayoccur:Theagencymaytakelegalactionagainstthestudentwhichmayincludeapplyinganyincometaxrefundtothebalanceowedontheloan,orthestudentmaynotbeeligibleforanyfurtherfinancialaidorgovernmentassistanceuntiltheloanisrepaid.Youmayassertagainsttheholderofthepromissorynoteyousigned,inordertofinancethecostofeducation,alloftheclaimsanddefensesthatyoucouldassertagainstthisinstitution,uptotheamountyouhavealreadypaidunderthepromissorynote.“Youmustpaythestate-imposedassessmentfortheStudentTuitionRecoveryFund(STRF)ifallofthefollowingappliestoyou:1.Youareastudentinaneducationalprogram,whoisaCaliforniaresident,orareenrolledinaresidencyprogram,andprepayallorpartofyourtuitioneitherbycash,guaranteedstudentloans,orpersonalloans,and2.Yourtotalchargesarenotpaidbyanythird-partypayersuchasanemployer,governmentprogramorotherpayerunlessyouhaveaseparateagreementtorepaythethirdparty.YouarenoteligibleforprotectionfromtheSTRFandyouarenotrequiredtopaytheSTRFassessment,ifeitherofthefollowingapplies:1.YouarenotaCaliforniaresident,orarenotenrolledinaresidencyprogram,or2.Yourtotalchargesarepaidbyathirdparty,suchasanemployer,governmentprogramorotherpayer,andyouhavenoseparateagreementtorepaythethirdparty.”“TheStateofCaliforniacreatedtheStudentTuitionRecoveryFund(STRF)torelieveormitigateeconomiclossessufferedbystudentsineducationalprogramswhoareCaliforniaresidents,orareenrolledinaresidencyprogramsattendingcertainschoolsregulatedbytheBureauforPrivatePostsecondaryandVocationalEducation.YoumaybeeligibleforSTRFifyouareaCaliforniaresidentorareenrolledinaresidencyprogram,prepaidtuition,paidtheSTRFassessment,andsufferedaneconomiclossasaresultofanyofthefollowing:1.Theschoolclosedbeforethecourseofinstructionwascompleted.2.Theschool'sfailuretopayrefundsorchargesonbehalfofastudenttoathirdpartyforlicensefeesoranyotherpurpose,ortoprovideequipmentormaterialsforwhichachargewascollectedwithin180daysbeforetheclosureoftheschool.3.Theschool'sfailuretopayorreimburseloanproceedsunderafederallyguaranteedstudentloanprogramasrequiredbylawortopayorreimburseproceedsreceivedbytheschoolpriortoclosureinexcessoftuitionandothercosts.4.TherewasamaterialfailuretocomplywiththeActorthisDivisionwithin30daysbeforetheschoolclosedor,ifthematerialfailurebeganearlierthan30dayspriortoclosure,theperioddeterminedbytheBureau.5.Aninabilityafterdiligenteffortstoprosecute,prove,andcollectonajudgmentagainsttheinstitutionforaviolationoftheAct.”However,noclaimcanbepaidtoanystudentwithoutasocialsecuritynumberorataxpayeridentificationnumber.

AcademicStandardsHealthRequirementsForanyoftheHACAlliedHealthprogramsstudentsarerequiredtopassaphysicalexam,provideTBtestresults,andshouldbeabletoliftatleast50lbs.Ifastudentispregnantorhasanyphysicalimitationstheyareadvisedtodiscussitwiththeirinstructor.DressCodeEachstudentwillbeprovidedwithtwo(2)uniforms.UniformsarerequiredtobeworninALLclinicalsession(ifapplicable)aswellasthelastdayofclassandatstatetesting(ifapplicable).Uniformsareoptionalintheclassroomsetting.Clinicalshoesmustcontainrubbersoles.Anamebadgewillbeprovidedandwillberequiredtobeworndaily.Studentscannotparticipateinaclinicalsessionwithoutproperschoolidentification.StudentConductStudentsarearepresentationofHACandareaskedtoshowprofessionalism,respectandresponsibilityinandoutoftheclassroombyfollowingthepoliciesoftheirprogram,studentconduct,andacademicstandardsofHAC.AlthoughHAChasmaintainedhighpassratesandemploysexceptionalinstructorstofacilitateanaccuratesoundprogram,weliketoremindstudentsoftheirresponsibilitytostudy,practice,andreachallobjectivesasadultlearners.Ultimatelyyoursuccessisyourstory.AcademicProgressStudentsaretoremaincompliantwithallstudentconductpolicies,academicstandards,financialobligationsandattendancepoliciesinordertomaintainsatisfactoryprogressintheprogram.Studentsareencouragedtoaccomplisheducationalgoalswithagreatmeasureofsuccess!GraduationRequirementsAllprogramgraduatesareawardedaCertificateofCompletion.Thisisthedocumentedproofthattheminimumstaterequirementshavebeensatisfied.Successfulcompletionincludescompletionofminimumstaterequiredhours,passingscoresinalltheoryand/orclinicalcourseworkincludingfinalexam.Someprogramsrequireastateexambetakenoffpremises,inwhichHACdoesassistwiththeregistrationprocess,butisnotliablefortransportation,cost,orexamresults.

StudentEtiquette

• Payattentionandarrivefullypreparedforclass.• Ifyoucomeacrosssomethingyoumayhavepreviouslylearned,pleaseusethetimeasreview,andallowotherstolearn• Refrainfromanycellphoneuse,webbrowsing,ortalkingduringclasstime.• Violationcanresultingradereductionordismissalfromtheprogram.• MaintainethicalworkpracticesandpatientprivacyinaccordancewithHIPPA.• Studentsareresponsibletofollowallpoliciesandprocedureguidelinesfortheprogram.Violationsofanyrulesorregulationswillconstitutegrounds

fordismissal.• StudentsarerequiredtoobserveanddemonstratetheirskillswiththeHACinstructorandnotanyclinicalfacilitystaff

ProbationaryStatusIfanegativeaccountisgivenconcerningstudentconduct,theincidentwillbefurtherinvestigated.Iftheresultisfoundtobefactual,thestudentwillbeplacedonanacademicprobation.Otherreasonsforprobationmayincludegrades,attendance,orfinancialnegligence.Aprobationaryperiodlast15daysinwhichifanotherincidentoccurstheresultmaybeterminationfromyourprogram.Forprobationaryperiodsduetofinancialnegligencepleaseseefinancialinformationsection.Conductrelatedincidenceswithvalidsupportingevidencethatthestudentlacksaparticularpersonalorprofessionalcharacteristicand/orabilityaresubjecttoaformaldismissalfromtheprogram.Re-entrywillnotbeofferedandstudentswillnotbeeligibleforarefund.Theschoolreservestherighttoterminateastudents’trainingforunsatisfactoryprogress,nonpaymentoftuition,orfailuretoabidebytheestablishedstandardsofconduct.

AttendanceAttendancePolicyStudentsareexpectedtoattendeachclass,arriveontimeandsignthedailyroster.Failuretodosowillresultinanabsence.Inordertostaycompliantwiththestaterequirements,studentsarenotallowedtomissmorethanthreedaysoftheirprogram.Clinicalsitelocationsvaryandwillbegivenduringyourfirstweekofclass.Tardy/EarlyRelease3tardy’sareequalto1absence.Ifexcessivetardinessoccursthestudentwillbeplacedonaprobationaryperiodandwillhavetocompleteadditionalhoursand/orcoursework.Ifexcessiveabsenceoccursitmayresultindismissalfromtheprogram.Pleaseseespecificprogrampoliciesfordetailedattendanceobligations.Duetotheacceleratedpaceofeachprogramthereisminimalroomformissedhours.However,onoccasion,atthediscretionoftheinstructor,earlyreleasedaysmayoccur.LeaveOfAbsenceIfanemergencyshouldoccur,formaldocumentationmustbeprovided.Aleaveofabsenceformneedstobefilledoutandsignedbythestudentandinstructorthensubmittedforapprovalifthestudentisseekingavoluntarydefermentintheprogram.Astudentmaybeallowedtomakeuphis/hercoursetimeintheupcomingprogrambasedonavailability,withthepermissionoftheinstructor,andprogramadministrators.Allincidenceswillbereviewedonacase-by-casebasis.Anymissedclassroomorclinicalhoursmustbemadeuphour-by-hourcoveringthespecificmodulesandtopicsmissed.

GradingGradeswillbecalculatedbasedonacombinedscoreofthefollowingthreecomponents:

• Quizzes:Eachstudentmayhave1additionalchancetoscoreaminimumof75%

• Final:Ifapplicable,studentsmustreceiveaminimumof75%ontheirfinalexam

• ClinicalSkills&Performance:TheclinicalportionwillbegradedonPass/Failterms.TheclinicalportionisbasedonthesatisfactoryperformanceofALLskillsrequiredbythequalifyingboard.

TheEMTprogramisrequiredtomeetan80%minimumonquizzesandfinalexam.ChallengingAGradeWhenagradeorevaluationdisputeoccurs,studentsarerequiredtofiletheirwrittenpetitionorgrievancewithin5daysafterthegradehasbeenrendered.Petitionsorgrievancesinitiatedafterthe5-daydeadlinewillnotbeconsidered.Whenagradeorevaluationdisputeoccurs,studentsshoulddiscusshowthegradewasdeterminedwiththeinstructor.Ifquestionsstillremainfollowingtheconferencewiththeinstructor,theissueshouldbereferredtotheprogramdirector.Adecisionwillbemadeandawrittenresponsewithinoneweek.Studentswhoreceivefailinggradesbecauseofnonattendanceduetoillnessarerequiredtosubmitmedicalevidencedocumentingtheirincapacitytocompletethecourseduringtheperiodinquestion.

Faculty

Administration

ExecutiveDirector

JanetChristensen,BA

AcademicDirector

MichelleConley,MSEd.

EMTFaculty

ProgramDirector,PrincipleInstructorCharlesGardea,Firefighter,EMT-Paramedic,CombatsearchandrescueMedicAssociatesinAlliedHealthScienceinParamedicine1989-presentProgramCoordinatorAndreaKubernus,RN,DSD1985-present

SharedInstructorsDeannaDaly,EMT,BLSInstructor2015–presentBlytheCorgiat,BS,EMT2016–Present

NursingFaculty

ProgramDirectorAndreaKubernus,RN,DSD1985-presentSharedInstructorsLaurenJoseph,LVN,DSD2010–presentTerryMathis,LVN,DSD,AssociatesofScience2007–PresentHeatherCole,BSN,RN2005-Present