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Student Handbook 2015-2016 2800 Pierce Street Sioux City, IA 51104 (712) 279-3149 www.stlukescollege.edu GENERAL INFORMATION Equal Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Policy ............................................................................................... 1 Mission Statement ......................................................................................................................................... 1 Purposes of the College ................................................................................................................................ 1 Common Learning Outcomes ....................................................................................................................... 2 Philosophy of General Education .................................................................................................................. 2 General Education Core Requirements ........................................................................................................ 2 Statement of Ethical Practices ...................................................................................................................... 3 Accreditation, Approvals and Memberships.................................................................................................. 3 Partnerships ................................................................................................................................................. 4 ICARE Values ............................................................................................................................................... 4 Assessment Activities ................................................................................................................................... 5 Assessment of Student Achievement Model ................................................................................................ 6 Institutional Effectiveness Plan Conceptual Model ....................................................................................... 7 Student Rights and Responsibilities ............................................................................................................. 8 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Application Process ....................................................................................................................................... 9 Application Deadlines .................................................................................................................................... 9 Admission Criteria for Professional Program .............................................................................................. 10 Admission Criteria for Advanced Placement............................................................................................... 10 Limited Enrollment Application Process ...................................................................................................... 11 Health, Background Checks and Drug Screen ........................................................................................... 11 International Application Process ................................................................................................................ 11 Readmission Process ................................................................................................................................. 11 Recommended High School Curriculum ..................................................................................................... 12 Transfer Application Process ...................................................................................................................... 12 ACADEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES Academic Integrity ....................................................................................................................................... 13 Academic Dismissal .................................................................................................................................... 13 Academic Probationary Status ................................................................................................................... 13 Assignment of Academic Credit .................................................................................................................. 14 Auditing of Classes ..................................................................................................................................... 14 Chancellor’s List ......................................................................................................................................... 15 College Attendance Policy .......................................................................................................................... 15 Course Add Policy ....................................................................................................................................... 15 Course Load ................................................................................................................................................ 15 Credit for Prior Learning .............................................................................................................................. 15 Grading Scale ............................................................................................................................................. 16 Graduation................................................................................................................................................... 17 Leave of Absence Policy ............................................................................................................................. 17 Licensure Review Exams ............................................................................................................................ 19 Posthumous Degree ................................................................................................................................... 19 Prerequisite Courses ................................................................................................................................... 20 Readmission ............................................................................................................................................... 20 Registration ................................................................................................................................................. 20 Repeating a Course .................................................................................................................................... 21 Satisfactory Academic Progress ................................................................................................................. 21 Semester Designations ............................................................................................................................... 22 Student Progress Reports .......................................................................................................................... 22 Student Records ......................................................................................................................................... 22 Student Status ............................................................................................................................................. 24 Student Withdrawal for Military Service ...................................................................................................... 24 Withdrawal from a Course ........................................................................................................................... 24 Withdrawal from the College ...................................................................................................................... 25 Transfer of Credit ........................................................................................................................................ 25 i GENERAL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES Audio and Video Recording Room Policy ................................................................................................... 27 Cancellation of Class and College Closing Due to Weather Policy ............................................................ 28 Code of Conduct ........................................................................................................................................ 29 Code of Ethics ............................................................................................................................................. 30 Disciplinary Action ....................................................................................................................................... 30 Drug Free Campus ...................................................................................................................................... 31 Educational Charges ................................................................................................................................... 34 Guidelines for College Skills Labs .............................................................................................................. 34 Parking ........................................................................................................................................................ 35 Payment Information ................................................................................................................................... 35 Peer - Peer (P2P) File Sharing .................................................................................................................. 37 Recorded Lecture Policy ............................................................................................................................. 38 Red Flags Identity Theft Program ............................................................................................................... 40 Refund Schedule ......................................................................................................................................... 42 Service Animals .......................................................................................................................................... 43 Social Media Policy ..................................................................................................................................... 44 St. Luke’s College Emergency Notification System .................................................................................... 45 Student Academic and Nonacademic Appeal/Grievance Process ............................................................. 46 Student Complaint Log ................................................................................................................................ 47 Substance Abuse and Prevention ............................................................................................................... 47 Tobacco Free Policy ................................................................................................................................... 51 STUDENT SERVICES Academic Support Services ........................................................................................................................ 52 Applying for Financial Aid ............................................................................................................................ 52 Bookstore .................................................................................................................................................... 53 Chapel ......................................................................................................................................................... 53 College Awareness Committee ................................................................................................................... 53 Communication ........................................................................................................................................... 53 Community Service ..................................................................................................................................... 54 Computer Lab Guidelines ........................................................................................................................... 54 Counseling and Guidance ........................................................................................................................... 55 Disability Services ....................................................................................................................................... 55 Financial Aid Code of Conduct ................................................................................................................... 60 Financial Aid Programs ............................................................................................................................... 61 Food Allergies ............................................................................................................................................. 64 Gift Shop ..................................................................................................................................................... 65 Meal Plan .................................................................................................................................................... 65 Meals ........................................................................................................................................................... 65 Student Advising ......................................................................................................................................... 66 Student Association .................................................................................................................................... 66 Student Center ............................................................................................................................................ 66 Serenity Room ............................................................................................................................................ 66 Student Guide to St. Luke’s Library ............................................................................................................ 67 Student Health Program .............................................................................................................................. 69 Immunization and Requirements ................................................................................................................ 70 Student Identification Badge ....................................................................................................................... 72 Student Portal ............................................................................................................................................. 72 Student Responsibilities regarding Financial Aid ........................................................................................ 72 Title IV Drug Conviction .............................................................................................................................. 73 Vending Machines and ATM Services ........................................................................................................ 74 Wireless Internet Access ............................................................................................................................. 74 CLINICAL REQUIREMENTS B.C.L.S. Certification for Students .............................................................................................................. 75 Clinical Affiliates .......................................................................................................................................... 75 Confidentiality of Patient and Health System Information .......................................................................... 75 Dress Code ................................................................................................................................................ 76 ii Health, Drug and Background Screen ....................................................................................................... 77 Infectious Disease Statement .................................................................................................................... 77 Insurance Coverage .................................................................................................................................... 77 Mandatory Inservices ................................................................................................................................. 78 Student Variance Report Instructions ......................................................................................................... 78 Transportation ............................................................................................................................................. 78 SAFETY POLICY AND PROCEDURES Campus Security/Crime Prevention Service ............................................................................................... 79 Reporting of Suspicious Persons and/or Activity and Crime on Campus ................................................... 79 Campus Crime Log ..................................................................................................................................... 79 Campus Crime Statistics ............................................................................................................................. 79 Guidelines Regarding Sexual Abuse .......................................................................................................... 83 Health and Safety Intervention Policy ......................................................................................................... 84 Fire Alarm Guidelines – Dial 3911 Alert ...................................................................................................... 85 Mandatory Reporter of Suspected Child Abuse ......................................................................................... 87 Mass Casualty Plan External Disorder ....................................................................................................... 90 Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment (Title IX) Policy ......................................................................... 91 Registration of Sex Offenders ................................................................................................................... 106 Weapon Policy .......................................................................................................................................... 106 Severe Thunderstorm and Tornado Warning Procedures ........................................................................ 107 Code Blue and Emergency Guidelines ..................................................................................................... 108 Obscene or Threatening Calls and Bomb Threats ................................................................................... 109 Abduction ................................................................................................................................................. 110 Combative Patient/Person/Acts of Violence ............................................................................................. 110 Violence Prevention and Intervention in the Workplace ........................................................................... 110 DEPARTMENT OF ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN NURSING EDUCATION (ASN) Mission ...................................................................................................................................................... 111 Philosophy ................................................................................................................................................. 111 Program Outcomes ................................................................................................................................... 111 Graduate Outcomes .................................................................................................................................. 111 Essential Functions ................................................................................................................................... 112 Academic Policies ..................................................................................................................................... 112 General Education Course Requirements ................................................................................................ 113 Background Check/Drug Testing .............................................................................................................. 113 Criminal History Checks on Nursing Students .......................................................................................... 114 Initial Nursing Licensure ............................................................................................................................ 114 Prerequisite Requirements........................................................................................................................ 114 Refresher Experience ............................................................................................................................... 115 Program of Study ...................................................................................................................................... 115 DEPARTMENT OF IMAGING SCIENCE EDUCATION Mission ...................................................................................................................................................... 117 Philosophy ................................................................................................................................................. 117 Goals ......................................................................................................................................................... 117 Outcomes .................................................................................................................................................. 117 Essential Functions ................................................................................................................................... 118 ARRT Eligibility ......................................................................................................................................... 118 Academic Policies ..................................................................................................................................... 119 Program Policies ....................................................................................................................................... 120 Clinical Policies ......................................................................................................................................... 122 Background Check/Drug Testing .............................................................................................................. 123 Direct Supervision vs. Indirect Supervision Policy .................................................................................... 124 Guidelines for Staff/Radiology Student/Instructor Responsibilities During Clinical Experiences ............. 125 Program of Study ...................................................................................................................................... 127 iii DEPARTMENT OF RESPIRATORY CARE EDUCATION Philosophy ................................................................................................................................................. 128 Goals ......................................................................................................................................................... 128 Essential Functions ................................................................................................................................... 128 Eligibility for Licensure .............................................................................................................................. 129 Academic Policies ..................................................................................................................................... 130 Graduation................................................................................................................................................. 130 General Education Course Requirements ................................................................................................ 132 Advanced Placement ................................................................................................................................ 132 Prerequisite Courses ................................................................................................................................. 132 Program of Study ...................................................................................................................................... 133 DEPARTMENT OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING EDUCATION (RN-BSN) Mission ...................................................................................................................................................... 135 Philosophy ................................................................................................................................................. 135 Program Outcomes ................................................................................................................................... 135 Graduate Outcomes .................................................................................................................................. 135 Essential Function ..................................................................................................................................... 136 Academic Policies/Grading Scale ............................................................................................................. 136 Academic Probation .................................................................................................................................. 136 Graduation................................................................................................................................................. 136 Professional Probation .............................................................................................................................. 136 Course Requirements ............................................................................................................................... 136 Prerequisite Requirements........................................................................................................................ 137 Criminal History Checks on Nursing Students (Iowa Administrative Code 655[2.11(152)] Student Criminal History Check) ........................................................................................................................................... 138 Iowa Administrative Code 147.3 Qualifications......................................................................................... 138 Background Check/Drug Testing .............................................................................................................. 138 Plan of Study ............................................................................................................................................. 139 DEPARTMENT OF BACHELOR OF HEALTH SCIENCES EDUCATION (BHS) Mission ...................................................................................................................................................... 143 Philosophy ................................................................................................................................................. 143 Program Outcomes ................................................................................................................................... 143 Graduate Outcomes .................................................................................................................................. 143 Essential Functions ................................................................................................................................... 143 Academic Policies/Grading Scale ............................................................................................................. 144 Academic Probation .................................................................................................................................. 144 Graduation................................................................................................................................................. 144 Professional Probation .............................................................................................................................. 144 Course Requirements ............................................................................................................................... 144 Prerequisite Requirements........................................................................................................................ 145 Background Check/Drug Testing .............................................................................................................. 145 Plan of Study ............................................................................................................................................. 145 DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE EDUCATION MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE PROGRAM: Goals ......................................................................................................................................................... 149 Essential Requirements ............................................................................................................................ 149 Affiliated Colleges and Universities ........................................................................................................... 149 Graduate Competency .............................................................................................................................. 149 Admissions Requirements ........................................................................................................................ 150 Advanced Placement ................................................................................................................................ 150 Progress Requirements ............................................................................................................................ 151 Course Descriptions .................................................................................................................................. 152 Specialized Units (Specialized Topics) ..................................................................................................... 153 iv PHLEBOTOMY CERTIFICATE PROGRAM: Program Goals .......................................................................................................................................... 154 Essential Requirements ............................................................................................................................ 154 Description of Career Entry Competencies of the Phlebotomists ............................................................. 154 Admission Requirements .......................................................................................................................... 154 Application Procedure ............................................................................................................................... 155 Progress Requirements ............................................................................................................................ 155 Tuition and Expenses ................................................................................................................................ 155 Refunds ..................................................................................................................................................... 156 Program Withdrawal .................................................................................................................................. 156 Criminal Background Check...................................................................................................................... 156 Course Modules ........................................................................................................................................ 156 Course Description .................................................................................................................................... 156 DEPARTMENT OF CLINICAL PASTORAL EDUCATION History ....................................................................................................................................................... 157 The Unit ..................................................................................................................................................... 157 Learning Covenant .................................................................................................................................... 157 Introduction................................................................................................................................................ 159 Mission ...................................................................................................................................................... 159 Standards for Level I and Level II ACPE Programs .................................................................................. 160 Objectives for Level I and Level II CPE Programs .................................................................................... 163 Outcomes for Level I CPE Programs ........................................................................................................ 165 Outcomes for Level II CPE Programs ....................................................................................................... 166 Policies and Procedures ........................................................................................................................... 167 Agreement for Training ............................................................................................................................. 167 Admission Policy ....................................................................................................................................... 168 Financial Policy ......................................................................................................................................... 169 Complaints Procedure ............................................................................................................................... 170 Policy for Lodging and Handling Complaints ............................................................................................ 170 Student Records ....................................................................................................................................... 172 Annual Notice ............................................................................................................................................ 173 Consultation of the Student’s Learning Goals, Process and Focus.......................................................... 173 Student Discipline, Dismissal and Withdrawal .......................................................................................... 174 Ethical Policy ............................................................................................................................................. 175 Student Rights and Responsibilities ......................................................................................................... 177 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS General Education .................................................................................................................................... 179 Department of Associate Science in Nursing Education .......................................................................... 180 Department of Imaging Science Education............................................................................................... 183 Department of Respiratory Care Education .............................................................................................. 185 Bachelor Program Course Descriptions .................................................................................................... 188 COLLEGE DIRECTORIES St. Luke’s College Faculty and Staff ......................................................................................................... 192 General Education .................................................................................................................................... 193 St. Luke’s College Faculty and Staff with Credentials .............................................................................. 194 St. Luke’s College Board of Directors ....................................................................................................... 198 ACADEMIC CALENDAR Academic Calendar 2015-2016 ................................................................................................................ 199 v GENERAL INFORMATION This Handbook was prepared with the most accurate information available at the time of publication. All information is subject to change with proper notification. Therefore, St. Luke’s College reserves the right to change any section or part of this Handbook to meet the needs of students and the College. Students can request in writing to the Dean, Student Services to review specific college policies at any time. Each student is responsible for becoming familiar with the content of this handbook and for keeping it as a ready reference. All policies printed in this handbook will be enforced. The Handbook is also located on the College’s website at www.stlukescollege.edu. Students can obtain a paper copy of the Handbook at the College Front Desk. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY St. Luke’s College welcomes persons from all backgrounds and beliefs to join our College community. We seek to create and foster a sense of community that facilitates the development, both personal and professional, of all persons who participate in our programs and activities. St. Luke’s College is committed to providing equal opportunity for all students capable of meeting the College’s educational obligations and grants without discrimination all rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. Accordingly, equal access to all educational programs, employment opportunities, and College activities is extended to all eligible persons. St. Luke’s College does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, marital status, age, national origin, veteran status, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or handicap or any other legally protected classes in administration of its admission policies, educational policies, scholarships and loan programs and other school-administered programs . St. Luke’s College’s policy prohibits any such invidious discrimination in order to maintain the principles of equal access and equal opportunity. This includes discriminatory language, gestures, and written or electronic communications. St. Luke’s College students are protected from discrimination under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended. St. Luke’s College has adopted this Equal Opportunity/ Non-Discrimination Policy in order to demonstrate its commitment to these important practices. Any person having concerns with respect to rights under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, please contact the Dean, Student Services, St. Luke’s College, 2800 Pierce St, Sioux City, Iowa 51104, telephone (712) 279-3377. MISSION STATEMENT As an institution of higher education, St. Luke’s College provides high quality, health system-based education to individuals who desire to become competent and compassionate healthcare providers. PURPOSES OF THE COLLEGE • Facilitate academic excellence and clinical competence through general education and health sciences. • Prepare graduates to utilize theoretical knowledge and skills in meeting the needs of individuals and groups in various health settings. • Facilitate an assessment process that demonstrates student learning and enhances institutional effectiveness. 1 • Promote an environment in which all individuals are accepted for their inherent worth and dignity. • Prepare graduates to become responsible health professionals practicing within legal, ethical, and professional standards. • Provide opportunities that foster personal and professional growth for lifelong learning. • Facilitate opportunities for students and faculty to participate in community activities and gain an appreciation of community involvement. COMMON LEARNING OUTCOMES Upon completion of the program, the graduate will: • Apply the skills of reading, writing and communication in the application of knowledge to practice. • Demonstrate a broad knowledge base of biological and psychosocial principles. • Utilize critical thinking in computation, decision-making and problem-solving. • Display an appreciation and sensitivity for the needs and diversity of individuals, community, and global society. • Assume the responsibility of intellectual growth and life-long learning. PHILOSOPHY OF GENERAL EDUCATION St. Luke's College faculty believes that general education is a fundamental aspect of learning. The faculty is committed to the assessment process that ensures attainment of the Common Learning Outcomes. The College seeks to provide an environment that fosters personal growth and prepares individuals who will positively influence community and society. General education fosters learning by providing opportunities to acquire and develop concepts, attitudes and skills that support a well-integrated value system. As a central component of the educational programs, general education develops critical thinking and problem-solving skills, sensitivity to the needs of others and an appreciation of the diversity of the human potential. This foundation will nourish the lifelong learning process to achieve social, emotional, spiritual and intellectual competence. GENERAL EDUCATION CORE REQUIREMENTS Requirements in general education for an Associate of Science degree consist of courses from the natural sciences, social sciences, and the humanities. Courses that support the program of study also satisfy the general education requirements. The minimum general education core requirements for all programs include: Humanities: English 3 credits Ethics 3 credits Natural Sciences: Anatomy with Lab 4 credits Physiology with Lab 4 credits Social Sciences: Psychology 3 credits 2

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