Student Learning Policy

1. The first semester of the program is considered to be probationary.  The school reserves the right to terminate or suspend any student who, in the judgment of the Program Director, does not satisfy the requirements of scholarship, clinical ability, ethical behavior, health or personal suitability for the profession of Radiologic Technology.

2. Students shall maintain an overall average of 75% in each course to remain in good academic standing. Failure to do so shall result in disciplinary action to include probation/dismissal. 

3. If a student fails an examination, he/she shall repeat the section or demonstrate academic competency as determined by the Program Director and Director of Education.

4. If a student fails more than one course per semester, the student shall either be dismissed from the program or be requested to repeat the semester. Failing (2)  consecutive classes i.e. Physics, shall result in dismissal and student shall have  the option to repeat that year if they so desire.

5. All classroom and clinical assignments shall be handed in on time.  In the event of illness, it is the responsibility of the students to make arrangements for the assignments to be delivered to the school office by the stated deadline. 

    a. Material submitted after the deadline shall not be accepted and a zero grade shall be awarded.

6. On the first occasion of a student being absent for an examination, a make-up may be given at the discretion of the instructor. However, the established academic policy is not to give make-up exam unless substantial circumstances require it and this is at the discretion of the Instructor.

7. On the second occasion of a student being absent for an examination, a make-up exam shall not be allowed. 

8. At the first instance of a student found cheating on an examination, the student shall be immediately dismissed from the program.

9. All students are required to successfully complete an approved program in Basic Life Support (BLS).

10. Students shall have the required textbooks.

11. Cellular telephones shall be off while in class. Hospital regulations require that cellular phones be off in patient care areas. There is to be no wearing of “ear buds” in the classroom or clinical area.