Health, Education and Professional Services Program Policies
Health, Education and Professional Services Program Policies
A grade of “C” or higher is required to pass courses specific to the school of health, education and professional services (HEPS) programs listed below. Students must maintain an overall GPA of 2.0 to remain eligible for continued enrollment in his/her chosen program of study. Each program requires prerequisite courses that must be completed prior to entry. A student who fails and/or withdraws from any HEPS program course must repeat the course and related co-requisite courses. NOTE: Failure or withdrawal twice from the same course or failure or withdrawal from any two (2) program courses results in expulsion from the program. Student with two (2) failed attempts in any one program, either by course failure or withdrawal, are not eligible to reenter that program. Students may apply to another HEPS program, another program within the College, and / or continue to take general core courses. A maximum of two (2) times is the limit a student may take a HEPS program course.
Certain healthcare programs require the following:
- Criminal background check
- Drug screens
- Finger print check
- Immunizations
- TB skin test
- Hepatitis B vaccine
Students are required to consult with the faculty advisor for specific requirements, qualifications, or conditions related to the particular program of study. Please note that a criminal record and / or fingerprint records may prevent a student from placement in an internship/practicum, or clinical site for instructional purposes. This may result in a student’s inability to complete the program of study. A criminal record may also prevent a student from obtaining state certification or licensure. Students are responsible for obtaining required documentation from proper authorities and paying related processing fees.