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Advanced Standing:

ADVANCE OR TRANSFER CREDIT AND PRIOR LEARNING ASSESSMENT

A student may obtain credit for a maximum of 80% of certificate requirements by Transfer Credit, Advanced Placement, Prior Learning Assessment or combination thereof. For more information, see Policy 8614: Advanced Standing.

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Re-Entry Instructions:

1. Students in good standing who must interrupt their program of studies may apply for readmission.

2. Re-entry to the Academic Upgrading program is permitted as space becomes available.

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Assessment:

Grading

a) Fundamental level courses will be based on Competency Based Grades Table found in Selkirk College Policy 8612: Competency Based Grades Table.

b) Intermediate, Advanced and Provincial level courses follow the College’s letter grade system found in Policy 8612: Academic Upgrading Grading Table.

c) No GPA is calculated for upgrading courses.

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Grading Table:

Standard Academic Upgrading Programs

Types of Assessments:

Assessments

a) Students are expected to complete the course outcomes independently and with original work unless otherwise specified by the instructor.

b) Students are assessed and graded for each course outcome as indicated in the respective course outline.

c) Exams, labs, group or individual projects, assignments, presentations, professionalism and other evaluative activities are weighted and averaged as indicated in the respective course outline.

d) Missed assignments and tests will receive a zero mark if not submitted. However, in some courses it may be mandatory to submit all assignments to an acceptable level and/or to write all exams in order to receive credit for the course.

e) Individual course outlines may have other specific requirements for assignments, grades, and/or
examinations.

f) If accepted, late assignments may be subject to penalty as indicated in the respective course outline.

Examinations

a) Students in an upgrading course must receive a passing grade on the final exam in order to pass the course.

b) Students may be allowed to make alternative exam arrangements, with the appropriate instructor, for valid and verifiable reasons such as medical emergency, family bereavement, or jury duty.

c) Tests and exams will be retained by the instructor. Students wishing to review a final exam should make arrangements with their instructor.

d) Students who have not completed all assigned work and exams must obtain the instructor’s approval to write the final exam before the exam date. The instructor may require the student to prepare a plan for completion of outstanding work.

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Other Regulations:

Cheating and Plagiarism See Policy 8618: Cheating and Plagiarism

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Effective Term:

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Advanced Standing:

ADVANCE OR TRANSFER CREDIT AND PRIOR LEARNING ASSESSMENT

1. A student may obtain credit for a maximum of 75% of program requirements by Transfer Credit, Advanced Placement, Prior Learning Assessment or combination thereof.

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Re-Entry Instructions:

1. Readmission to the program is permitted only when seats become available; there may be no opportunity provided to students to re-enter the program.

2. Students who fail to complete a semester successfully may apply to re-enter in the program and repeat the incomplete semester when it is next offered. Normally, there is a waiting period of 12 months between offerings of the same course or semester.

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Assessment:

Grading

The Standard Academic Grading Table will be used for all theory courses and the Competency Grading Table will be used for all lab skills and practice courses See Policy 8612: Grading.

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Grading Table:

Other

Types of Assessments:

1. Assessments

a) In the theory courses assessments may include written assignments, group projects, presentations, examinations or quizzes; details will be specified in course outlines.

b) In lab skills courses, assessments will include use of simulation, performance testing of relational and psychomotor competencies, and written tests or quizzes; details of testing will be specified in each course outline.

c) In practicum courses, assessment occurs on a continual basis and formal written performance appraisals will be given using an instrument which is based on the stated performance criteria of the course for which the appraisal is being done. Student performance during practice courses will be assessed as satisfactory, needs improvement, or unsatisfactory. Students whose performance is assessed as needing improvement will be placed on a learning plan.

Students whose performance is assessed as unsatisfactory will be placed on practice probation.

d) It is an expectation that students will submit all written assignments on the date stated in the course outline and by the instructor. When a student is unable to meet the stated deadline for an assignment, she or he must notify the instructor prior to the published due date and request an extension. In the event of extenuating circumstances, extensions are granted at the discretion of the instructor in consultation with the individual student. Extensions will be recorded for future reference.

e) Five percent (5%) of the total value of the assignment will be deducted for each calendar day for non-negotiated late assignments.

2. Supplemental Assessment(s)

a) Under extraordinary circumstances, a supplemental assessment (for final exam only) may be granted following consultation among Faculty and the School Chair. Students must have maintained an average grade of 70% or better in that specific course throughout the semester.

b) The result of the supplemental assessment will replace that of the final examination in calculation of the final grade. The student must achieve 70% or better on the supplemental exam in order to pass the course. The final grade for the course can be improved to a 70% grade only.

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Attendance:

Mandatory for all learning experiences.

1. Students are required to inform instructors that they will be absent and are responsible for the work they have missed.

2. Absence from learning experiences, for any reason, may preclude the student being able to meet the requirements for that course and in turn progression to the next semester.

3. Absence from practice without notification or for reasons that are not deemed professional (i.e.

vacation personal choice) will be noted as “unsatisfactory” or “needs improvement” in the Practice Appraisal Form.

4. Students missing more than 10% of the practice experience may be required to repeat the course or complete extra hours at an additional cost to the student. The College cannot guarantee the provision of such make-up hours to the student.

5. Students claiming illness or compassionate reasons for absence from any learning experience must contact the associated instructor and / or the practice agency directly at least one hour prior to the scheduled start time.

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Professional Requirements:

Students must meet the standards for nursing practice as outlined in the CRNBC's Professional Standards for Registered Nurses and Nurse Practitioners (2012). The four standards are:

1. Professional Responsibility and Accountability

2. Knowledge-Based Practice

3. Client-Focused Provision of Care

4. Ethical Practice

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Other Regulations:

PROBATION

See College Policy 8619 – Student Probation

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Effective Term:

Fall

Effective Year:

20240801

Advanced Standing:

ADVANCE OR TRANSFER CREDIT AND PRIOR LEARNING ASSESSMENT

1. A student may obtain credit for a maximum of 75% of program requirements by Transfer Credit, Advanced Placement, Prior Learning Assessment or combination thereof. See Policy 8614: Advanced Standing - Course Challenge, PLA, and Transfer Credit.

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Re-Entry Instructions:

1. Students in good standing who are required to withdraw for personal or compassionate reasons may apply for re-entry the next time the program is offered; admission is subject to seat availability.

2. Students must complete the entire program within 48 calendar months of initial entry. Re-entry applicants who cannot meet this deadline will not be readmitted.

3. As per the BC Care Aid & Community Support Worker Registry, no more than 3 months may elapse between the completion of lab skills coursework and the start of practice education. In cases where there is a period of more than 3 months, students would be required to re-take the HCA 107: Personal Care & Assistance course (i.e., in cases of leaves of absence, part-time students, etc.)

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Assessment:

1. Grading

a) The Standard Academic and Career Grading Table is used for EASL 066 or ENGL 110, HCA 101, 102, 103, 104, 105,106, 107, EACS 155, 170, 156, 161, 165, FAM 180, and HSER 174.

b) The Competency Based Grading Table is used for HCA 108 and 109.

c) To pass each of the following courses, students need to earn a minimum grade of 70%: HCA 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106.

d) To pass each of the following courses students need to earn a minimum grade of 60%: ENG 110, EASL 066, EACS 155, 156, 161, 165, FAM 180 and HSER 174.

e) In HCA 107, students must demonstrate competence in psychomotor skills in order to pass HCA 107 and progress to practice education courses. If a student is not successful in demonstrating competency upon the first attempt, they may attempt the skills test one additional time after individual remediation. If a student is unsuccessful on the second attempt, they are not eligible to pass HCA 107 and will be required to repeat this course.

f) To receive credit in HCA 108 and HCA 109, students must demonstrate competency in the program outcomes identified on page 1 of this document and complete scheduled practicum shifts according to the requirement of the HCA Program Provincial Curriculum (2023).

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Grading Table:

Other

Types of Assessments:

a) Assessments may include written papers, small group projects and presentations, debate, case study, online and in person discussions/forums, in person and recorded or virtual simulation and/or psychomotor skill testing.

b) Quizzes are completed online within the learning management system, LEARN, within the time frame as described in the course outline calendar. Students may have two attempts at each quiz with the highest mark being recorded in the gradebook.

c) The Practice Appraisal Form (PAF) is an assessment document used in practice courses and is based on the HCA Program Learning Outcomes and their associated indicators. The PAF is used to provide an opportunity for student self-reflection, formal instructor feedback and guides the student and instructor in the collaboration of a student learning plan for success.

Supplemental Assessment(s)

a) A student may request a supplemental assessment if they earn under 70% on an assignment and they follow the guidelines below:

(i) Within 48 hours after the instructor posts marks, the student will provide the instructor with an email request, identifying the assignment they would like to redo.

(ii) Applications for supplemental assessments are approved at the discretion of the instructor in consultation with the Program Coordinator and/or School Chair.

(iii) Students must have maintained an average grade of 70% or better in the course.

(iv) The result of the supplemental assessment cannot exceed 70% and is used in calculation of the final grade.

(v) Supplemental assessments must be written within seven calendar days of the final examination schedule.

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Attendance:

1. Student attendance in class supports their progression toward meeting the course learning outcomes and contributes to the learning community as a whole. They will gain valuable insights and opportunities that would not be possible without the conversations and activities they will participate in. If a student finds themselves in a situation where they aren't able to get to class or will be late, they will need to contact the relevant instructor so that they can collaborate on a plan for continued student success. When students miss class, the chances of successfully meeting the learning outcomes may be reduced and/or prevent the student from passing the class.

2. Students absent from an HCA class, for any reason, are responsible for the course material they have missed. As part of the plan for success, they may be required to make up missed assignments, activities, lab and/or practice education hours to successfully meet the learning outcomes.

3. If 2 or more classes are missed, the relevant instructor will check in with the student to ensure they are set up with appropriate resources and to collaborate on a plan for success. Plans will be documented on record of advisement or learning plan forms.

4. Dates and times are set for written and competency/skill-based assessments. These dates and times are shared with students at the beginning of the course in order for students to plan and organize themselves accordingly. If a student is absent from a written or competency/skill-based assessment for reasonable cause (e.g., illness, family emergency, adverse weather conditions, etc.), they may be allowed a make-up assessment on the first day the student returns to the program (please check the course outline for specific details). A physician's note for illness, or a note substantiating the family emergency, may be required prior to arranging the make-up testing.

5. Students are expected to notify the course instructor before the scheduled written or competency/skill-based session if they are unable to complete the assessment. Whether they will be able to reschedule your assessments will be addressed on a case-by-case basis. If the student does not notify the instructor, they may forfeit their opportunity for a make-up assessment.

6. A student who must be absent from a practice or simulated learning experience is responsible for notifying the instructor at least one hour prior to the scheduled time of the experience. Missed hours may be rescheduled if learning outcomes are not being met and/or if the student has exceeded the allowable absences as described in course outlines.

7. The School of Health and Human Services cannot undertake to provide substitute or "make up" learning experiences outside of regularly scheduled practice education courses when students have been absent, for any reason.

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Professional Requirements:

Students in the Health Care Assistant Diploma program shall:

1. Acknowledge that Indigenous specific racism and colonialism exist and that students will integrate trauma-informed practice and work towards reconciliation of Indigenous health and wellness. (See also In Plain Sight: Addressing Indigenous- specific Racism and Discrimination in BC Health Care, 2020).

2. Conduct themselves in an informed way to be inclusive, culturally safe, and always striving towards cultural humility. (See also Selkirk College Policy 6040: Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity).

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Other Regulations:

A. REQUIRED WITHDRAWAL (See Selkirk College Policy 3400 Student Code of Conduct)

1. Breaches in confidentiality are grounds for dismissal from the HCA program.

2. Students who compromise the safety of clients in practice courses will be required to withdraw from the HCA program.

B. PROBATION (See Policy 8619 Student Probation and Policy 3400 Student Code of Conduct)

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Advanced Standing:

ADVANCE OR TRANSFER CREDIT AND PRIOR LEARNING ASSESSMENT

1. A student who has successfully completed any of the following college/university courses (or equivalent) may be given advance credit:

a) English 110 and up to two University Transfer electives in which a grade of "C" or better was achieved within the last ten years. Each course must be transferable to the University of Victoria for 1.5 units.

b) Biology 164/165, or equivalent, if completed within the last three years with a grade of "C" or better.

c) Students are responsible for completing the application for advance or transfer credit prior to entry into the BSN Program.

2. A student who applies for advanced standing from another Nursing Program will be considered on an individual basis.

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Re-Entry Instructions:

1. Re-entry to the BSN Program is permitted only when seats are available. Applications for re-entry must be received six months in advance of the semester the student wants to re-enter.

2. Students who fail to complete a semester successfully may apply to re-enter and repeat the incomplete semester when it is next offered. Normally, there is a waiting period of 12 months between offerings of the same course or semester.

3. Returning students will be required to write a letter outlining their plans for success in addressing the factors that were salient in their original departure from the BSN Program.

4. Returning students will be required to successfully complete a Directed Study course prior to commencing the incomplete semester. The Directed Study will be developed by the Program Coordinator, instructor, and student to address identified learning needs.

a) The Directed Study course is numbered according to the program year and the associated fee is determined by the Registrar’s Office.

b) Students enrolled in the Directed Studies course are NOT enrolled in the Nursing Program.

5. Priority for re-entry will be given as follows:

a) Students in good standing who interrupted their program for illness or other personal reasons.

b) Students who failed to meet program requirements for promotion.

c) Students transferring from another program within B.C.

d) Where two or more applicants are from the same category, re-admission will be determined by the re-application date.

6. Normally, returning in two years or less will permit the student to maintain full credit for all courses successfully completed. After more than two year's absence, students may be required to update or repeat courses previously completed.

7. Students must complete the entire BSN Program within 84 calendar months (7 years) of initial entry. Re-entry applicants who cannot meet this deadline will not be readmitted.

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Assessment:

1. Grading

a) Grading in semesters 1 – 5 theory and lab courses will be as per the Standard Academic and Career Grading Table as defined in Selkirk College Policy 8612 – Grading.

b) Grading in semesters 1 – 5 practice courses will be as per the Competency Based Grades as defined in Selkirk College Policy 8612 – Grading.

c) University of Victoria grading policy is used for semesters 6 – 8.

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Grading Table:

Other

Types of Assessments:

a) Students are evaluated and graded in each theory course as indicated in the respective course outlines. This may include, but not limited to, exams, written papers, presentations, individual and group projects.

b) Skill demonstrations are used to assess competence in relational and psychomotor skills in the Nursing Arts Centre.

c) In nursing practice courses, assessment occurs on a continual basis. All activities in which students participate may be considered assessment. Informal verbal and/or written feedback is regularly provided by the instructor or preceptor. Students are required to contribute to the assessment process and complete self-appraisals; overall assessment and assignment of CRG/NCG is the determined by the instructor.

(i) The Practice Appraisal Form (PAF) is used to provide formal feedback and based on performance criteria. Student performance is assessed as satisfactory, needs improvement, or unsatisfactory.

Supplemental Assessment(s)

a) Requests for supplemental assessments must be received within 48 hours of the posting of marks.

b) Supplemental assessments are offered at the discretion of the instructor in consultation with the Program Coordinator and/or School Chair.

c) Students must have maintained an average grade of 60% or better in the course.

d) The result of the supplemental assessment cannot exceed 60% and will used in calculation of the final grade.

e) Supplemental assessments must be written within seven calendar days of the final examination schedule.

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Attendance:

1. Attendance at all scheduled lectures, nursing skills classes, seminars, nursing practice experiences, examinations and other learning experiences is mandatory.

2. Students are responsible for the work they miss and may be required to complete make-up assignments as recommended by the instructor.

3. Absence from learning experiences may preclude the student being able to meet the learning outcomes for that course and in turn, progression to the next semester.

4. Absence for reasons that are not deemed professional (i.e. vacation, personal choice) will be noted as "unsatisfactory" or "needs improvement" in the Practice Appraisal Form.

5. Students missing more than 10% of a practice experience may be required to repeat the course or complete extra hours at an additional cost to the student.

6. Students claiming illness or extenuating circumstances for absence from any learning experience must contact the associated instructor and / or the practice agency directly at least one hour prior to the scheduled start time.

7. Students may be required to supply a doctor's certificate to substantiate claims of illness or other documentation to substantiate extenuating circumstances.

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Assignments:

1. Students are required to submit all written assignments, including Reflective Practice Narratives (RPNs), on the date published in the course outline and communicated by the instructor.

2. Ten percent (10%) of the total value of the assignment will be deducted for each calendar day for non-negotiated late assignments. For example, if an assignment worth 40% of the final course grade is given a mark of 32/40 and is two (2) days late, eight (8) marks will be deducted and the student will receive a mark of 24/40. Late submissions of RPNs will be noted as "Needs Improvement" under the Professional Responsibility Domain of the Practice Appraisal Form (PAF).

3. When a student is unable to meet with the published deadline for an assignment, she or he must notify the instructor prior to the published due date and request an extension.

4. Extensions are granted at the discretion of the instructor in consultation with the individual student for extenuating circumstances. Extenuating circumstances include serious illness, family crisis, or other unusual circumstances impacting completion of the assignment. The student is expected to observe the negotiated due date. Further extension of the deadline without penalty may or may not be permitted by the instructor.

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Professional Requirements:

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS (See Nursing Practice Policies and IHA Policy AU1100).

1. Students are required to maintain a current CPR-Basic Life Support with oxygen therapy (BLS) certificate while enrolled in the program; re-certification is required annually.

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Other Regulations:

A. PROBATION (See Policy 8619 Student Probation and Policy 3400 Student Code of Conduct)

1. In addition to criteria outlined in the above policies, students may be placed on probation if they fail to adhere to the Canadian Nursing Association (CNA) Code of Ethics for Registered Nurses or the BCCNM’s Professional Standards for British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives.

2. Students will be limited to two probationary periods while enrolled in the BSN program. Subsequent unacceptable behaviours or academic performance will result in required withdrawal.

3. If a student’s probationary period extends beyond the fifth semester, the University of Victoria will be informed of the probation and conditions.

B. REQUIRED WITHDRAWAL (See Policy 3400 Student Code of Conduct)

1. Breaches to confidentiality, as outlined in the Nursing Program Confidentiality Agreement, IHA Policy AU1100, or the CNA Code of Ethics for Registered Nurses are grounds for dismissal from the program.

2. Students who compromise the safety of clients in nursing practice courses will be required to withdraw from the BSN program.

3. Students who fail two practice courses will be required to withdraw from the BSN program.

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Effective Term:

Fall

Effective Year:

20240801

Advanced Standing:

ADVANCE OR TRANSFER CREDIT AND PRIOR LEARNING ASSESSMENT

1. A student may obtain credit for a maximum of 75% of program requirements by Transfer Credit, Advanced Placement, Prior Learning Assessment or combination thereof.

2. Application for advance or transfer credit must be made prior to entry into the program as per Policy 8614: Advanced Standing – Course Challenge, PLA, Transfer Credit and approval obtained from the Registrar.

3. Individual consideration will be given to students who apply for advanced standing from another Nursing Unit Clerk Program.

4. A student who wishes to prove mastery of part or all of a course’s content must apply for Prior Learning Assessment (PLA). The School Chair in consultation with program instructors will determine whether PLA credit is assigned.

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Re-Entry Instructions:

1. Students in good standing who must interrupt their program may apply to re-enter the program within one year of departure.

2. Students who fail to successfully complete a course may apply to re-enter the course the next time it is offered.

3. Priority for re-entry will be given as follows:

a) Students who interrupted their program for illness or compassionate reasons.

b) Students who failed to meet program requirements for promotion.

4. Students must complete the entire program within two consecutive academic school years of initial entry. Exceptional cases will be considered individually at the discretion of the School Chair.

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Assessment:

Grading in theory courses will be as per the Standard Grading Table for Nursing Unit Clerk as defined in Selkirk College Policy 8612 – Grading.

Grading in practicum courses will be as per the Competency Based Grades as defined in Selkirk College Policy 8612 – Grading.

Grading Table:

Other

Types of Assessments:

a) Assignments: forum postings, peer review

b) Online quizzes and examinations for theory courses;

c) Preceptorship: self-assessment and preceptor feedback documented; instructor is responsible for assigning grade of CRG or NCG

Supplemental Assessment(s)

If a student scores less than 80% on any assessment and is at risk of failing the course, they may request a supplemental assessment based on the criteria below:

a) Requests for supplemental assessments must be received within 48 hours of the posting of marks and completed within 7 calendar days of approval.
b) Supplemental assessments will be limited to one per course with a maximum of 3 total.

c) The result of a supplemental assessment cannot exceed 80% and is used in calculation of the final grade.

d) Under extraordinary circumstances, one supplemental final exam per student may be granted following consultation between Instructor and School Chair. In this consultation, a timeline will be set for the final exam's completion. In no case will the exam be completed more than 30 days from the end of the course.

e) The result of the supplemental examination will replace that of the final examination in calculation of the final grade. The final grade for the course can be improved to 80%only.

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Attendance:

To be successful in this program, each course has a minimum required number of hours which the student uses to practice in preparation for testing. To be successful, some students may be required to spend additional hours on a course(s).

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Professional Requirements:

1. A 120-hour practicum is required at the end of the program and must be completed within 6 weeks from the practicum (NUCL 180) course start date. The course start date for the practicum may be adjusted due to the employer's ability to accommodate the practicum time frame.
2. Students are eligible for practicum after successful completion of all theory courses.
3. Selkirk College, in consultation with the administrators of each placement facility, arranges practicum placements. Students are not to solicit potential placements; such activity could jeopardize possible placement opportunities. Final placements are at the College’s discretion. If the student declines the placement arranged, the College is not obligated to arrange an alternate placement.
4. During the practicum, students are expected to dress in scrubs or office dress. Students are expected to meet or exceed management requirements for job performance and to maintain a good working relationship with their unit clerk supervisor and other staff.
5. Students are subject to College and program policies as well as the policies of the facility.
6. If the student gains employment as a unit clerk prior to completing the program, the student may apply for prior learning assessment (PLA) for the practicum.

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Other Regulations:

PROBATION (See College Policy 8619: Student Probation)

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