Violation of School Policies

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Any student found to have committed the following violations will be subjected to disciplinary actions up to and including dismissal from the program/course without refund.
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First offense - verbal warning
Second offense - written warning
Third offense - dismissal from program

 

1. Violation of HIPPA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) - taking pictures of patients at clinical sites, illegal copying or distribution

     of patient records, unnecessary discussion of patient condition with other students/staff not involved in patient/resident care.

2. Misconduct, causing physical harm to fellow students.
3. Academic dishonesty: cheating, plagiarism, acquisition of exams and other academic materials without permission.
4. Cigarette smoking, use of marijuana and vape in clinical site and premises, classroom, school location, walkway and parking lot.
5. Use of mobile phone during class

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Violations resulting to termination from program upon first offense without program fee refund:

 

1. Sexual/racial/ethnic harassment
2. Reporting to class or clinical sites under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs.
3. Hostile behavior and or speech towards fellow students, instructors, school and clinical site staff, patients/residents and family.
4. Unauthorized use, possession and distribution of controlled substances or illegal drugs in a classroom or clinical training site.
5. Unauthorized use/possession of any weapon in the classroom.
6. Post/patient/resident abandonment without notification.