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2012-2013<br />

<strong>Official</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>Catalog</strong><br />

Volume IV<br />

Published, January 2012<br />

At the time of publication, every effort was made to assure that this catalog<br />

contains accurate information. Please refer to the catalog addendum for any<br />

changes or revisions that have occurred since the catalog was published.<br />

Main Campus<br />

LIncoLn TechnIcaL InsTITuTe<br />

7275 ESTAPONA CIRCLE<br />

FERN PARK FL 32730<br />

(407) 673-7406<br />

(407) 673-7412 fax<br />

Non-Main Campus<br />

LIncoLn TechnIcaL InsTITuTe<br />

8800 PARK BOULEVARD<br />

SEMINOLE FL 33777<br />

(727) 547-1822<br />

(727) 546-6197 fax<br />

TraInIng for The 21sT cenTury<br />

www.lincolnedu.com<br />

“An Equal Opportunity Facility”<br />

This catalog certified as true and correct in content and policy.<br />

CARL BUTTS<br />

ExE cutivE DirE ctor<br />

Fern Park CaMPUS<br />

STePhAnie MiLLeR<br />

ExE cutivE DirE ctor<br />

SeMInOLe CaMPUS<br />

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2012-2013<br />

<strong>Official</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>Catalog</strong><br />

Volume IV<br />

Published, January 2012<br />

Table of contents<br />

InTroDucTIon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3<br />

Mission. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4<br />

<strong>School</strong> History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4<br />

Equal Opportunity Policy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4<br />

Advisory Committee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4<br />

Philosophy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4<br />

A Letter from the President/CEO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5<br />

career PrograMs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6<br />

Dental Assistant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7<br />

Expanded Functions Dental Assisting/Radiology . . . . . . . . .8<br />

Medical Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9<br />

Medical Assistant with Basic X-Ray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10<br />

Medical Assisting Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11<br />

Medical Office Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12<br />

Pharmacy Technician . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13<br />

Practical N ursing –Day Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14<br />

Practical N ursing –Evening Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15<br />

Basic X-Ray Technician . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16<br />

Surgical Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17<br />

Surgical Technology AAS Degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18<br />

Course Descriptions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19<br />

generaL InforMaTIon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23<br />

Accreditations, Licensures, Approvals . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24<br />

Statement of Ownership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24<br />

aDMIssIons PoLIcIes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25<br />

Admissions Requirements and Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . 26<br />

International Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26<br />

Health Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26<br />

Background Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26<br />

fInancIaL InforMaTIon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27<br />

Financial Aid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28<br />

How to Apply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28<br />

Eligibility Requirements for Federal Title IV Funds . . . . . . .28<br />

Financial Aid Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28<br />

Types of Federal Financial Aid Available for Those Who Qualify. 28<br />

Payments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28<br />

Other Financial Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28<br />

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program. . . . . . . . . . .28<br />

Employer Reimbursement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28<br />

Veterans Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28<br />

Agency Funding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29<br />

Return of Title IV Funds Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29<br />

Cancellation Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29<br />

The Refund Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29<br />

State of Florida Refund Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29<br />

Institutional Refund Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29<br />

generaL sTuDenT InforMaTIon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30<br />

<strong>Official</strong> Document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31<br />

Campus Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31<br />

Placement Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31<br />

Dress Code. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31<br />

Immunization Requirements Prior to Beginning Clinicals . . . 31<br />

Smoking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31<br />

Littering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31<br />

Automobiles/Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31<br />

The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act . . . . . . . . . .31<br />

Student Complaint/Grievance Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . 32<br />

<strong>School</strong> Closings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32<br />

Harassment Policy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32<br />

<strong>Official</strong> Student Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33<br />

acaDeMIc InforMaTIon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34<br />

Class Schedules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35<br />

Diploma and Degree Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35<br />

Student Conduct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35<br />

Attendance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35<br />

Make-Up Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36<br />

Consultation and Tutoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36<br />

Course and Academic Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36<br />

Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36<br />

Satisfactory Academic Progress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36<br />

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36<br />

Qualitative Measure of Progress<br />

(Grade Point Average). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37<br />

Quantitative Measures of Progress<br />

(Pace of Progression and Maximum Time Frame) . . . . .37<br />

Evaluation Period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37<br />

Failure to Meet Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37<br />

Appeals and Probation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37<br />

Notification of Status and Appeal Results . . . . . . . . . . 38<br />

Reinstatement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38<br />

Treatment of Grades and Credits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38<br />

Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38<br />

Transcripts (Progress Records and Degree Audits) . . . . . . . 39<br />

Transfer Credits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39<br />

Externship Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39<br />

Withdrawals and Incomplete Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39<br />

Repeat Failures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39<br />

Grade Appeal Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39<br />

Leave of Absence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39<br />

Re-entrance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40<br />

Graduation Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40<br />

caMPuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41<br />

Corporate Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42<br />

Fern Park Campus Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43<br />

Fern Park Administration and Faculty . . . . . . . . .Addendum<br />

Fern Park Academic Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . Addendum<br />

Fern Park Holiday Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Addendum<br />

Seminole Campus Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43<br />

Seminole Administration and Faculty . . . . . . . . . Addendum<br />

Seminole Academic Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . Addendum<br />

Seminole Holiday Schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Addendum<br />

2


Introduction<br />

Mission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4<br />

<strong>School</strong> History. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4<br />

Equal Opportunity Policy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4<br />

Advisory Committee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4<br />

Philosophy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4<br />

A Letter from the President/CEO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5<br />

3


Introduction<br />

Mission<br />

The mission of <strong>Lincoln</strong> <strong>Technical</strong><br />

institute is to educate students to<br />

be dedicated, caring and competent<br />

professionals in a variety of healthcare<br />

careers. The faculty and staff support a<br />

diverse, non-traditional student population.<br />

<strong>Lincoln</strong> <strong>Technical</strong> institute believes that<br />

its educational programs must promote<br />

excellence in didactic content and clinical<br />

performance. The faculty and staff accept the<br />

responsibility to provide their students with<br />

skills that promote critical thinking, currency<br />

in clinical performance, and behaviors that<br />

represent a well-adjusted member of the<br />

workforce. Graduates of <strong>Lincoln</strong> <strong>Technical</strong><br />

institute are lifelong learners and major<br />

contributors to their employers, communities,<br />

and nation.<br />

school history<br />

Recent employment trends indicate<br />

that health careers will lead the workforce<br />

needs for the next decade. <strong>Lincoln</strong><br />

<strong>Technical</strong> institute provides the educational<br />

opportunity for a diverse student population<br />

to meet employer demands in a variety of<br />

health career opportunities.<br />

The campuses are dedicated to allied<br />

health programs that promote access to<br />

employment following program completion.<br />

The school has been providing nursing<br />

assistant educational programs nationally<br />

since 1972. in October 2007, Americare<br />

<strong>School</strong> of nursing was purchased by Baran<br />

institute of Technology, inc., which was the<br />

parent corporation of Americare Acquisition,<br />

LLC, registered in the State of Delaware. On<br />

January 20, 2009, new england institute of<br />

Technology at Palm Beach, inc., purchased<br />

the Fern Park and Seminole institutions. On<br />

July 1, 2009, the name of Americare <strong>School</strong><br />

of nursing was changed to <strong>Lincoln</strong> <strong>Technical</strong><br />

institute. The reasons for the change are<br />

the result of goals established in the longrange<br />

strategic plan for our institute(s) and<br />

its parent corporation, <strong>Lincoln</strong> educational<br />

Services (LeSC), and the perception of<br />

the institute(s) to prospective students and<br />

employers in the state of Florida.<br />

<strong>Lincoln</strong> educational Services Corporation<br />

is a leading provider of diversified careeroriented<br />

post-secondary education. <strong>Lincoln</strong><br />

offers recent high school graduates and<br />

working adults degree and diploma programs<br />

in five principal areas of study: health<br />

sciences, automotive technology, skilled<br />

trades, hospitality services and business and<br />

information technology. <strong>Lincoln</strong> has provided<br />

the workforce with skilled technicians since<br />

its inception in 1946. <strong>Lincoln</strong> currently<br />

operates 46 campuses in 17 states under<br />

5 brands: <strong>Lincoln</strong> College of Technology,<br />

<strong>Lincoln</strong> <strong>Technical</strong> institute, nashville Auto-<br />

Diesel College, euphoria institute of Beauty<br />

Arts and Sciences, and <strong>Lincoln</strong> College of<br />

new england.<br />

The <strong>School</strong> offers programs in up-to-date<br />

classroom and clinical laboratory facilities<br />

that are taught by faculty with experience<br />

in both clinical practice and educational<br />

excellence. Both day and evening classes are<br />

available in most programs with financial<br />

aid available for qualified students and job<br />

placement assistance upon graduation.<br />

The main campus in Fern Park, Florida,<br />

is geographically located between the cities<br />

of Orlando and Casselberry in Seminole<br />

County, Florida. The non-main campus,<br />

established in January, 2004 in the city of<br />

St. Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida,<br />

was relocated in September, 2010 to the<br />

city of Seminole, Pinellas County, Florida.<br />

<strong>Lincoln</strong> <strong>Technical</strong> institute is a member<br />

in good standing with the Better Business<br />

Bureau. <strong>Lincoln</strong> <strong>Technical</strong> institute is<br />

approved as a proctor-testing site for the<br />

national Center for Competency Test<br />

(nCCT), the American Association<br />

of Professional Coders (AAPC), The<br />

American Association of Medical Assistants<br />

(AAMA), and the Association of Medical<br />

Technologist (AMT).<br />

equal opportunity Policy<br />

<strong>Lincoln</strong> <strong>Technical</strong> institute, both as an<br />

employer and as an educational system,<br />

is committed to the principles of nondiscrimination<br />

and equal opportunity for<br />

all people. These commitments are actively<br />

pursued in all aspects of both campus and<br />

community relations. The <strong>School</strong> maintains<br />

and promotes a policy of nondiscrimination<br />

on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age,<br />

sexual orientation, marital status, national<br />

origin, ancestry, sex, mental disorder, mental<br />

retardation, learning disability, physical<br />

disability and criminal record, unless there<br />

is a bona fide occupational qualification<br />

excluding persons in one of the above<br />

protected groups.<br />

advisory committee<br />

<strong>Lincoln</strong> <strong>Technical</strong> institute has advisory<br />

committees comprised of industry<br />

professionals as well as senior faculty and<br />

administration from programs in which<br />

instruction is provided. The committees<br />

provide guidance to the school in the areas of<br />

curricula development and enhancement.<br />

Philosophy<br />

Preparing the whole person for<br />

a changing world<br />

<strong>Lincoln</strong> <strong>Technical</strong> institute is dedicated<br />

and committed to providing an up-to-date,<br />

high-quality, and enriching instructional<br />

program, designed for serious-minded<br />

students in quest of excellence in education.<br />

The philosophy of the institute<br />

extends beyond the teaching of technical<br />

proficiencies and practical knowledge. each<br />

and every member of the student body<br />

is cared for, recognized, and respected.<br />

Concern for individual needs, abilities, and<br />

interests is the hallmark of the <strong>Lincoln</strong> Tech<br />

philosophy of education.<br />

We believe the fundamental purpose of<br />

education is to help individuals to develop<br />

fully, to help inculcate them with ideals<br />

and attitudes, to enhance their ability<br />

to adapt to variations and differences,<br />

and to enable them to make a definite<br />

contribution to society.<br />

We believe that education augments the<br />

moral worth and dignity of all individuals<br />

and broadens their intellectual horizons,<br />

affording them greater opportunities for<br />

living a more meaningful and productive life.<br />

We believe that an individual learns as<br />

a total person and that learning requires<br />

self-activity, discipline, and skill-mastery<br />

practices on the part of the learner.<br />

We believe education means growth in<br />

purpose and self-direction. Students should<br />

grow to feel that their destinies are within<br />

their own control.<br />

We believe that the time-honored values<br />

of truth, honesty, consideration, sincerity,<br />

and the putting forth of one’s best effort at<br />

all times promote a sense of “esprit de corps”<br />

within our school community.<br />

<strong>Lincoln</strong> <strong>Technical</strong> institute is proud of its<br />

many graduates who have taken their place in<br />

the industry for which they were trained, and<br />

will continue to exercise its leadership role<br />

in training persons for marketable skills by<br />

constantly revising and updating programs as<br />

technological change occurs in the industry.<br />

4


Introduction<br />

a Letter from the President/ceo<br />

We believe education and training increase your self-esteem and enable you to<br />

work in a rewarding and satisfying career. in order to achieve our high educational<br />

standards, we carefully select qualified instructors that offer competency and<br />

experience, as well as a caring commitment to each student’s success.<br />

in the development of curricula, we continuously monitor the current industry<br />

standards and update our courses regularly to reflect change in the employment<br />

trends. Our classrooms offer industry standard equipment that simulates the<br />

workplace as closely as possible.<br />

in addition to careful and detailed instruction, faculty, staff and administration<br />

provide ongoing support and encouragement. You gain skills and confidence at LTi,<br />

so you can achieve success here and in other areas of your life.<br />

it is our desire to provide you with the ability and awareness to be of value<br />

in a technologically changing world. Your education and training here will be<br />

enriching, relevant and empowering. in a very short time, you can become a wellrounded,<br />

capable employee in the professional or technical field you choose.<br />

Sincerely,<br />

Shaun e. McAlmont<br />

President/CeO<br />

5


career Programs<br />

Medical assistant Program, fern Park campus<br />

Dental Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7<br />

Expanded Functions Dental Assisting/Radiology. . . . . . . . .8<br />

Medical Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9<br />

Medical Assistant with Basic X-Ray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10<br />

Medical Assisting Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11<br />

Medical Office Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12<br />

Pharmacy Technician . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13<br />

Practical N ursing –Day Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14<br />

Practical N ursing –Evening Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15<br />

Basic X-Ray Technician . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16<br />

Surgical Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17<br />

Surgical Technology AAS Degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18<br />

Course Descriptions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19<br />

fP<br />

s<br />

Programs marked with this symbol apply only to the Fern Park campus.<br />

Programs marked with this symbol apply only to the Seminole campus.<br />

6


career Programs Course Descriptions begin on page 19.<br />

Dental assistant<br />

DIPLoMa PrograM<br />

day/EvEning programs<br />

fP<br />

fern Park campus<br />

total instructional hours 1,010<br />

total program quarter credits 62 5*<br />

approximate program length –day/eve 26 weeks (including holidays and scheduled breaks)<br />

approximate program length –externship 13 weeks (including holidays and scheduled breaks)<br />

*The listing of credits is not meant to imply that credits can be transferred into college or other<br />

private career school programs. Transfer credits are at the sole discretion of the receiving school.<br />

program description<br />

The Dental Assistant program is programmatically<br />

accredited by The Commission on Dental<br />

Accreditation (CODA). The program is divided<br />

into 37.5 quarter credit hours (375 instructional<br />

hours) of classroom theory, 13 quarter credit hours<br />

(275 instructional hours) of lab, and 12 quarter<br />

credit hours (360 instructional hours) of clinical/<br />

externship instruction. The expanded Functions<br />

Dental Assistant (eFDA) component is part of this<br />

program and is designed to prepare students to assist<br />

the dentist and function as healthcare professionals<br />

in both administrative and clinical capacities. Dental<br />

Theory is taught utilizing classroom lecture sessions,<br />

textbooks, videos, and lab practices while learning the<br />

general principals of dental assisting. The externship<br />

(clinical) component of the program provides<br />

practical experience required by dental assistant<br />

employers. Both the day and evening programs are<br />

program outline<br />

designed to be completed in 39 weeks.<br />

program objective<br />

Graduates from this program are eligible to sit for<br />

the Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) examination.<br />

Graduates are prepared for employment in dental<br />

practices in the areas of general dentistry, pediatric<br />

dentistry, oral and maxillofacial surgery, periodontics,<br />

prosthodontics, and other dental healthcare specialties.<br />

The Florida State Board of Dentistry approves this<br />

program for expanded Duties and Radiology.<br />

externship<br />

The clinical portion of the training will be<br />

conducted at a facility working in association with the<br />

school and will be conducted during daytime hours.<br />

Students will gain hands-on experience by practicing<br />

duties such as: collecting medical and dental histories,<br />

dental charting, radiography, preparing tray set-ups,<br />

preparing and dismissing patients, and assisting with<br />

various dental procedures. Tuition accounts must<br />

be satisfied prior to the start of the externship and<br />

successful completion of clinical required hours is<br />

necessary.<br />

graduation<br />

Upon successful completion of the 62.5 quarter<br />

credit hour (1010 instructional hour) program and<br />

fulfillment of the graduation requirements as noted in<br />

the catalog, students are then eligible to graduate and<br />

be eligible to sit for the Certified Dental Assistant<br />

(CDA) examination. Upon graduation, the student<br />

will receive a diploma from the <strong>School</strong> indicating<br />

graduation from the Dental Assistant program<br />

along with the certificate for expanded Functions of<br />

Dental Assisting (eFDA) and Dental Radiological<br />

health and Safety.<br />

number course lecture hrs lab hrs extern hrs total hrs total credits prerequisites<br />

TECHNICAL COURSES<br />

DA101 DENTAL ASSISTING FOUNDATIONS 100 25 0 125 11 0<br />

DA102 THE DENTAL PATIENT: CARE AND PROTOCOL 44 56 0 100 8 5 DA101<br />

DA103 DENTAL ASSISTING PROCEDURES 44 56 0 100 7 5 DA102<br />

DA104 DENTAL SPECIALTIES AND PROCEDURES 66 59 0 125 8 5 DA103<br />

DA105 DENTAL RADIOLOGy 25 75 0 100 6 5 DA104<br />

DA106 DENTAL OFFICE MGMT AND EXPANDED FUNCTIONS 75 25 0 100 8 5 DA105<br />

DA107 DENTAL EXTERNSHIP 0 0 360 360 12 0 DA101–DA106 (completion of 650 clAssroom hours)<br />

TOTALS 354 296 360 1010 62 5<br />

{maximum time frame (mtf) 93 5 quarter credits}<br />

nOTe: Offered in DA101 or DA102:<br />

Bloodborne Pathogens/hiV/AiDS Training<br />

CPR Pro for the Professional Rescuer Certification Training<br />

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expanded functions Dental assisting/radiology<br />

DIPLoMa PrograM<br />

WEEkEnds day program<br />

fP<br />

fern Park campus<br />

total instructional hours 47<br />

total program quarter credits 2 0*<br />

approximate program length<br />

3 weekends (including holidays and scheduled breaks)<br />

*The listing of credits is not meant to imply that credits can be transferred into college or other<br />

private career school programs. Transfer credits are at the sole discretion of the receiving school.<br />

program description<br />

The expanded Functions Dental Assisting and<br />

Radiology is part of the Dental Assistant program<br />

as taught by <strong>Lincoln</strong> <strong>Technical</strong> institute. This<br />

separate program is offered as a continuing education<br />

opportunity to working Dental Assistants who did<br />

not receive it in their initial training. The program<br />

is 2.0 quarter credit hours (47 instructional hours).<br />

The expanded Functions component includes<br />

theory and hands-on coronal polishing; alginate<br />

impression; application and removal of periodontal<br />

dressings; application of fluoride; sealant, base<br />

and liner placement; rubber dam placement and<br />

removal; fabrication of temporary crowns and matrix,<br />

program outline<br />

and wedge placement. The Radiology part of the<br />

program is designed to reacquaint dental auxiliaries<br />

in accordance with the guidelines of the State of<br />

Florida Board of Dentistry and current Florida laws<br />

with basic principals and background required for<br />

certifications in Radiology and Safety.<br />

program objectives<br />

The purpose of this program is to prepare the student<br />

with sufficient theoretical knowledge and specialized<br />

skills to enable them to perform additional functions<br />

in assisting the dentist Additionally, the radiology<br />

learner will be able to:<br />

• Identify and describe parts of the head and beam;<br />

• List and describe the characteristics of the x-ray beam;<br />

• Describe the production of x-rays;<br />

• Recognize the structure of the atom and ionization;<br />

• Describe how film placement and development<br />

procedures affect radiograph quality;<br />

• Identify the importance of operator and patient safety.<br />

entrance requirements<br />

Applicants must have completed one (1) year of<br />

experience as a dental assistant under the direct<br />

supervision of a licensed dentist. They must be<br />

currently working as a dental assistant or the applicant<br />

can submit documentation showing completion of an<br />

accredited dental assisting program (cannot be a<br />

correspondence course).<br />

course lecture hrs lab hrs total hrs total credits prerequisites<br />

TECHNICAL COURSES<br />

EXPANDED FUNCTIONS DENTAL ASSISTING 14 18 32 1 5<br />

RADIOLOGy 8 7 15 5<br />

TOTALS 22 25 47 2 0<br />

{maximum time frame (mtf) 3 0 quarter credits}<br />

nOTe: expanded Functions course is held on Friday and Saturday for 2 weekends.<br />

Radiology course is held on Friday and Saturday for 1 weekend.<br />

Total course time equals 3 weekends.<br />

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Medical assistant<br />

Ma542D – DIPLoMa PrograM<br />

day/aftErnoon/EvEning programs<br />

fP<br />

s fern Park and seminole campuses<br />

total instructional hours 740<br />

total program credits 55 0*<br />

approximate program length 42 weeks (including holidays and scheduled breaks)<br />

*The listing of credits is not meant to imply that credits can be transferred into college or other<br />

private career school programs. Transfer credits are at the sole discretion of the receiving school.<br />

program description<br />

The Medical Assistant program includes 49 quarter credit hours (560<br />

instructional hours) of classroom/lab instruction followed by 6.0 quarter credit<br />

hours (180 instructional hours) of externship.<br />

This program is designed to prepare the student to assist the physician and function<br />

as a healthcare professional in a variety of medical settings. The administrative<br />

medical office courses provide the following administrative competencies: legal<br />

and ethical issues, communication, use of office equipment, patient records, mail &<br />

supplies, appointment scheduling and telephone techniques, medical billing, coding<br />

& insurance, patient education and collections and basic computer/keyboarding<br />

skills. The clinical courses provide knowledge & skills that include: phlebotomy,<br />

eKG, assisting with radiology procedures, pharmacology, minor lab procedures,<br />

assisting with minor surgical procedures, basic nutrition, assisting with patient<br />

examinations, asepsis and infection control, and vital signs. The program is taught<br />

utilizing textbooks, workbooks, lab practice, videos, websites and models. On the<br />

supervised externship, the students will gain practical experience where they can<br />

utilize the knowledge and skills they acquired in the field of Medical Assisting.<br />

program objective<br />

Students will be qualified to sit for the Certified Medical Assistant Recertification/<br />

Certification exam, and/or the Registered Medical Assistant Certification exam.<br />

The students will be prepared to work in a variety of healthcare settings including<br />

but not limited to doctors’ offices, private practices, clinics, outpatient hospitals,<br />

and other healthcare related facilities. A diploma is awarded.<br />

other requirements<br />

Prior to externship, students are required to complete all assignments, classwork<br />

and have a grade of 70 or above. Tuition accounts must be satisfied prior to the start<br />

of externship and successful completion of externship-required hours is necessary.<br />

graduation requirements<br />

All graduation requirements must be met as noted in the catalog. Requirements<br />

include minimum grade of 70.<br />

program outline<br />

number course lecture hrs lab hrs extern hrs total hrs total credits prerequisites<br />

BASIC COURSES<br />

Ges104 colleGe AnD cAreer Development 20 20 0 40 3 0<br />

Bio101A AnAtomy AnD physioloGy i 40 0 0 40 4 0<br />

Bio102A AnAtomy AnD physioloGy ii 40 0 0 40 4 0 Bio101A<br />

TECHNICAL COURSES<br />

meD100 pAtient DynAmics & meDicAl ethics 40 0 0 40 4 0<br />

meD103 DiAGnostic techniques 30 20 0 50 4 0 Bio101A, Bio102A<br />

meD104 phleBotomy proceDures 30 20 0 50 4 0 Bio101A, Bio102A<br />

meD105 clinicAl meDicAl AssistinG 40 40 0 80 6 0 Bio101A, Bio102A<br />

meD106s phArmAcoloGy 40 0 0 40 4 0 Bio101A, Bio102A, †<br />

meD107 icD-9-cm meDicAl coDinG 40 0 0 40 4 0 Bio101A, Bio102A<br />

sec253 meDicAl ADministrAtive Duties 40 0 0 40 4 0<br />

sec254 front office skills 30 20 0 50 4 0<br />

ehr101 electronic heAlth recorDs 30 20 0 50 4 0 Bio101A, Bio102A<br />

meD109A meDicAl externship 0 0 180 180 6 0<br />

successful completion of All in-school coursework<br />

must Be completeD prior to the meDicAl externship<br />

TOTALS 420 140 180 740 55 0<br />

{maximum time frame (mtf) 82 5 quarter credits}<br />

nOTe: Offered within the program:<br />

Bloodborne Pathogens/hiV/AiDS Training<br />

CPR Pro for the Professional Rescuer Certification Training<br />

nOTe: Testing CMA or RMA (not required<br />

for graduation or to work in the field)<br />

nOTe: Course numbers and sequences are listed here for<br />

reference only. The actual delivery sequence of courses contained in<br />

this program may vary depending on individual campus scheduling.<br />

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Medical assistant with Basic X-ray<br />

MaX544D – DIPLoMa PrograM<br />

day/aftErnoon/EvEning programs<br />

fP<br />

s fern Park and seminole campuses<br />

total instructional hours 1190<br />

total program credits 92 5*<br />

approximate program length 60 weeks (including holidays and scheduled breaks)<br />

*The listing of credits is not meant to imply that credits can be transferred into college or other<br />

private career school programs. Transfer credits are at the sole discretion of the receiving school.<br />

program description<br />

The Medical Assistant with Basic X-Ray program includes<br />

Medical Assisting training program of 49 quarter credit<br />

hours (560 instructional hours) of classroom/lab instruction<br />

followed 37.5 quarter credit hours (450 instructional hours)<br />

classroom training in Basic X-Ray Machine operating and<br />

a 6.0 quarter credit hour (180 instructional hours) clinical<br />

externship.<br />

This program is designed to prepare the student to assist<br />

the physician and function as a healthcare professional in a<br />

variety of medical settings. The administrative medical office<br />

courses provide the following administrative competencies:<br />

legal and ethical issues, communication, use of office<br />

equipment, patient records, mail & supplies, appointment<br />

scheduling and telephone techniques, medical billing, coding<br />

& insurance, patient education and collections and basic<br />

computer/keyboarding skills. The clinical courses provide<br />

knowledge & skills that include: phlebotomy, eKG, assisting<br />

with radiology procedures and radiology, the effects of<br />

radiation, identifying radiograph equipment, positioning and<br />

program outline<br />

procedures, pharmacology, minor lab procedures, assisting<br />

with minor surgical procedures, basic nutrition, assisting<br />

with patient examinations, asepsis and infection control,<br />

and vital signs. The program is taught utilizing textbooks,<br />

workbooks, lab practice, videos, websites and models.<br />

Students holding Medical Assistant credentials from<br />

either an Accrediting Bureau of health education <strong>School</strong>s<br />

(ABheS) or Commission on Accreditation of Allied health<br />

education (CAAheP) accredited schools may complete<br />

the Basic X-Ray component of the Medical Assistant with<br />

X-Ray course. These students are considered for admission<br />

on a case-by-case basis.<br />

program objective<br />

Upon successful completion of this program, a diploma is<br />

awarded and the student is qualified to sit for the Certified<br />

Medical Assistant certification exam offered by AMT<br />

(American Medical Technologists), and/or the Registered<br />

Medical Assistant Certification exam, offered by AAMA,<br />

(The American Association of Medical Assistants) and<br />

the State of Florida Basic X-Ray Machine Operators’<br />

exam. The graduate will be prepared to work in a variety<br />

of healthcare settings including but not limited to doctors’<br />

offices, private practices, clinics, outpatient hospitals, and<br />

other healthcare related facilities. Students must sit for the<br />

Basic X-Ray Machine Operators’ exam in order to work in<br />

the State of Florida.<br />

other requirements<br />

Prior to externship, students are required to complete all<br />

assignments, classwork and have a grade of 70 or above.<br />

The externship will be conducted during daytime hours.<br />

Some limited weekend hours may be available. Tuition<br />

accounts must be satisfied prior to the start of externship<br />

and successful completion of externship-required hours is<br />

necessary.<br />

graduation requirements<br />

All graduation requirements must be met as noted in the<br />

catalog. Requirements include minimum grade of 70.<br />

number course lecture hrs lab hrs extern hrs total hrs total credits prerequisites<br />

BASIC COURSES<br />

Ges104 colleGe AnD cAreer Development 20 20 0 40 3 0<br />

Bio101A AnAtomy AnD physioloGy i 40 0 0 40 4 0<br />

Bio102A AnAtomy AnD physioloGy ii 40 0 0 40 4 0 Bio101A<br />

MEDICAL ASSISTANT TECHNICAL COURSES<br />

meD100 pAtient DynAmics & meDicAl ethics 40 0 0 40 4 0<br />

meD103 DiAGnostic techniques 30 20 0 50 4 0 Bio101A, Bio102A<br />

meD104 phleBotomy proceDures 30 20 0 50 4 0 Bio101A, Bio102A<br />

meD105 clinicAl meDicAl AssistinG 40 40 0 80 6 0 Bio101A, Bio102A<br />

meD106s phArmAcoloGy 40 0 0 40 4 0 Bio101A, Bio102A, †<br />

meD107 icD-9-cD meDicAl coDinG 40 0 0 40 4 0 Bio101A, Bio102A<br />

sec253 meDicAl ADministrAtive Duties 40 0 0 40 4 0<br />

sec254 front office skills 30 20 0 50 4 0<br />

ehr101 electronic heAlth recorDs 30 20 0 50 4 0 Bio101A, Bio102A<br />

BASIC X-RAy TECHNICAL COURSES<br />

xr101 BAsic x-rAy funDAmentAls 100 40 0 140 12 0 completion of an approved medical Assisting program<br />

xr102 scAttereD rADiAtion & rADioBioloGy 100 50 0 150 12 5 xr101<br />

xr103 BAsic x-rAy prActicum 100 60 0 160 13 xr101, xr102<br />

xr104 externship: meDicAl AssistinG with BAsic x-rAy 0 0 180 180 6 0 Xr101, Xr102, Xr103<br />

TOTALS 720 290 180 1190 92 5<br />

{maximum time frame (mtf) 138 5 quarter credits}<br />

nOTe: Offered within the program:<br />

Bloodborne Pathogens/hiV/AiDS Training<br />

CPR Pro for the Professional Rescuer Certification Training<br />

nOTe: Testing CMA or RMA (not required<br />

for graduation or to work in the field)<br />

nOTe: Course numbers and sequences are listed here for<br />

reference only. The actual delivery sequence of courses contained in<br />

this program may vary depending on individual campus scheduling.<br />

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Medical assisting Technology<br />

MaT518a – assocIaTe of occuPaTIonaL scIence Degree PrograM<br />

day/aftErnoon/EvEning programs<br />

FP<br />

fern Park campus<br />

total instructional hours 1130<br />

total program credits 90 0*<br />

approximate program length 72 weeks (including holidays and scheduled breaks)<br />

*The listing of credits is not meant to imply that credits can be transferred into college or other<br />

private career school programs. Transfer credits are at the sole discretion of the receiving school.<br />

program description<br />

This associate’s degree program aims to produce a multi-skilled medical<br />

assistant who can provide an essential role on a medical team in both a clinical<br />

and administrative capacity. Clinical tasks include drawing blood, taking vital<br />

signs, performing tests and assisting the physician in a variety of settings. The<br />

administrative side of medical assisting concerns preparing medical documents<br />

including insurance and billing forms for patients, using medical coding,<br />

organizing the office environment, and using medical administration computer<br />

software. Students gain valuable hands-on experience in the field during their<br />

medical assistant internship.<br />

program objective<br />

Graduates will be qualified to sit for any of the following certification<br />

exams: Certified Medical Assistant Recertification/Certification exam with the<br />

American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), the Registered Medical<br />

Assistant Certification exam, Medical Administrative Specialist through the<br />

American Medical Technologists (AMT); the Certified Professional Coder (CPC)<br />

offered through the American Academy of Professional Coders, (AAPC); the<br />

Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) examination through the American health<br />

information Management Association (AhiMA). The students will be prepared<br />

to work in a variety of healthcare settings including but not limited to doctors’<br />

offices, private practices, clinics, outpatient hospitals, and other healthcare related<br />

facilities. A degree is awarded.<br />

other requirements<br />

Prior to externship, students are required to complete all assignments, classwork<br />

and have a grade of 70 or above. Tuition accounts must be satisfied prior to the start<br />

of externship and successful completion of externship-required hours is necessary.<br />

graduation requirements<br />

All graduation requirements must be met as noted in the catalog. Requirements<br />

include minimum grade of 70.<br />

program outline<br />

number course lecture hrs lab hrs extern hrs total hrs total credits prerequisites<br />

GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES<br />

Ges101 introDuction to computers 20 20 0 40 3 0<br />

Ges102 mAth ApplicAtions 30 0 0 30 3 0<br />

Ges103 enGlish composition 30 0 0 30 3 0<br />

Ges105 introDuction to psycholoGy 30 0 0 30 3 0<br />

Ges107 technicAl writinG 30 0 0 30 3 0<br />

BASIC COURSES<br />

Bio101A AnAtomy AnD physioloGy i 40 0 0 40 4 0<br />

Bio102A AnAtomy AnD physioloGy ii 40 0 0 40 4 0 Bio101A<br />

Ges104 colleGe AnD cAreer Development 20 20 0 40 3 0<br />

meD100 pAtient DynAmics AnD meDicAl ethics 40 0 0 40 4 0<br />

TECHNICAL COURSES<br />

ehr101 electronic heAlth recorDs 30 20 0 50 4 0 Bio101A, Bio102A<br />

meD103 DiAGnostic techniques 30 20 0 50 4 0 Bio101A, Bio102A<br />

meD104 phleBotomy proceDures 30 20 0 50 4 0 Bio101A, Bio102A<br />

meD105 clinicAl meDicAl AssistinG 40 40 0 80 6 0 Bio101A, Bio102A<br />

meD106s phArmAcoloGy 40 0 0 40 4 0 Bio101A, Bio102A, †<br />

meD107 icD-9-cm meDicAl coDinG 40 0 0 40 4 0 Bio101A, Bio102A<br />

meD108 cpt meDicAl coDinG 40 0 0 40 4 0 Bio101A, Bio102A, meD107<br />

meD110 computerizeD BillinG 30 20 0 50 4 0 Bio101A, Bio102A, meD107, meD108<br />

meD111 cpt-h hospitAl coDinG 40 0 0 40 4 0 meD107<br />

meD112 minor surGery AnD Aseptic techniques 30 20 0 50 4 0 Bio101A, Bio102A<br />

meD113 pAthophysioloGy 30 20 0 50 4 0 Bio101A, Bio102A<br />

sec253 meDicAl ADministrAtive Duties 40 0 0 40 4 0<br />

sec254 front office skills 30 20 0 50 4 0<br />

meD209 meDicAl externship 0 0 180 180 6 0 successful completion of all in-school coursework must be completed prior to externship<br />

TOTALS 730 220 180 1130 90 0<br />

{maximum time frame (mtf) 135 0 quarter credits}<br />

nOTe: Offered within the program:<br />

Bloodborne Pathogens/hiV/AiDS Training<br />

CPR Pro for the Professional Rescuer Certification Training<br />

nOTe: Testing CMA or RMA (not required<br />

for graduation or to work in the field)<br />

nOTe: Course numbers and sequences are listed here for<br />

reference only. The actual delivery sequence of courses contained in<br />

this program may vary depending on individual campus scheduling.<br />

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Medical office assistant<br />

Moa500D – DIPLoMa PrograM<br />

day/aftErnoon/EvEning programs<br />

FP<br />

S fern Park and seminole campuses<br />

total instructional hours 780<br />

total program credits 60 0*<br />

approximate program length 48 weeks (including holidays and scheduled breaks)<br />

*The listing of credits is not meant to imply that credits can be transferred into college or other<br />

private career school programs. Transfer credits are at the sole discretion of the receiving school.<br />

program description<br />

This diploma program will provide the student with the necessary skills to<br />

succeed in a variety of medical-related administrative office settings. Upon<br />

completion of the program, the student will be qualified to work in the medical<br />

field as a medical administrative assistant in a clinic, health department,<br />

administrative functions in a hospital, medical and surgical supply firm, insurance<br />

company or other medical setting.<br />

program objective<br />

Upon completion of the Medical Office Assistant program, the graduate<br />

receives a diploma and may be eligible to take the following credentialing exams:<br />

Certified Medical Administrative Specialist (CMAS) from the American Medical<br />

Technologists; Certified Professional Coder (CPC) offered through the American<br />

Academy of Professional Coders, (AAPC); the Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)<br />

examination through the American health information Management Association<br />

(AhiMA). Graduates of this program may find entry-level positions as Medical<br />

Office Assistants, Unit/Ward Clerks (in a hospital setting), or an insurance<br />

Adjuster and Processor. it also provides the diversity of other job options in the<br />

physician’s office, insurance companies, and hospital or laboratory environment.<br />

other requirements<br />

Prior to externship, students are required to complete all assignments, classwork<br />

and have a grade of 70 or above. Tuition accounts must be satisfied prior to the start<br />

of externship and successful completion of externship-required hours is necessary.<br />

graduation requirements<br />

All graduation requirements must be met as noted in the catalog. Requirements<br />

include minimum grade of 70.<br />

program outline<br />

number course lecture hrs lab hrs extern hrs total hrs total credits prerequisites<br />

BASIC COURSES<br />

Ges104 colleGe AnD cAreer Development 20 20 0 40 3 0<br />

Ges101 introDuction to computers 20 20 0 40 3 0<br />

Bio101A AnAtomy AnD physioloGy i 40 0 0 40 4 0<br />

Bio102A AnAtomy AnD physioloGy ii 40 0 0 40 4 0 Bio101A<br />

TECHNICAL COURSES<br />

ehr101 electronic heAlth recorDs 30 20 0 50 4 0 Bio101A, Bio102A<br />

meD100 pAtient DynAmics & meDicAl ethics 40 0 0 40 4 0<br />

meD106s phArmAcoloGy 40 0 0 40 4 0 Bio101A, Bio102A, †<br />

meD107 icD-9-cm meDicAl coDinG 40 0 0 40 4 0 Bio101A, Bio102A<br />

meD108 cpt meDicAl coDinG 40 0 0 40 4 0 Bio101A, Bio102A, meD107<br />

meD110 computerizeD BillinG 30 20 0 50 4 0 Bio101A, Bio102A, meD107, meD108<br />

meD111 cpt-h hospitAl coDinG 40 0 0 40 4 0 meD107<br />

meD113 pAthophysioloGy 30 20 0 50 4 0 Bio101A, Bio102A<br />

sec253 meDicAl ADministrAtive Duties 40 0 0 40 4 0<br />

sec254 front office skills 30 20 0 50 4 0<br />

meD109A meDicAl externship 0 0 180 180 6 0<br />

TOTALS 480 120 180 780 60 0<br />

successful completion of All in-school coursework<br />

must Be completeD prior to the meDicAl externship<br />

{maximum time frame (mtf) 90 0 quarter credits}<br />

nOTe: Course numbers and sequences are listed here for reference<br />

only. The actual delivery sequence of courses contained in this<br />

program may vary depending on individual campus scheduling.<br />

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Pharmacy Technician<br />

DIPLoMa PrograM<br />

day program<br />

fP<br />

fern Park campus<br />

total instructional hours 900<br />

total program credits 69 0*<br />

approximate program length 30 weeks (including holidays and scheduled breaks)<br />

*The listing of credits is not meant to imply that credits can be transferred into college or other<br />

private career school programs. Transfer credits are at the sole discretion of the receiving school.<br />

program description<br />

The Pharmacy Technician program is designed<br />

to provide students with training mastery of skills<br />

necessary to be a competent pharmacy technician.<br />

The program is a collection of competency-based<br />

courses each corresponding to successive levels of<br />

training. The first course introduces the student to the<br />

roles and functions of a pharmacy technician, dosage<br />

and pharmaceutical calculations, laws and ethical<br />

considerations of pharmacology and pharmaceutical<br />

applications, medical and pharmacological<br />

terminology with human anatomy and physiology,<br />

and pharmacology. The second course covers the<br />

extensive use of computers related to pharmaceutical<br />

applications, medical billing and reimbursement<br />

program outline<br />

procedures, resumé writing, and relevant employment<br />

search and business skills. The third course covers<br />

interpretation of medication orders, patient data, as<br />

well as the fundamental aspects of inventory control,<br />

supply ordering, over-the-counter medications and iV<br />

mixtures. The fourth course consists of preparation to<br />

take the national Pharmacy Technician Certification<br />

examination (PTCe). Course five consists of<br />

externships at the levels of community practice,<br />

institutional care settings and specialty pharmacy<br />

practices. The classes are taught utilizing textbooks,<br />

lecture and discussion sessions, videos, computers and<br />

practical experience in an on-campus replica pharmacy.<br />

program objectives<br />

Upon program completion, the student will be able<br />

to screen medication orders for completeness and<br />

accuracy, prepare medication, maintain and stock<br />

inventory, purchase pharmaceuticals and supplies,<br />

perform dosage calculations as required, and adhere<br />

to all federal and state regulations, including OShA<br />

standards, standard precautions, aseptic techniques, as<br />

well as hiPAA regulations. The program is designed<br />

to prepare students to take the national Pharmacy<br />

Technician Certification examination (PTCe) and<br />

for employment in a retail community pharmacy, an<br />

institutional hospital, clinical pharmacy or a specialty<br />

compounding pharmacy. A diploma is awarded once<br />

student has fulfilled all graduation requirements.<br />

Tuition accounts must be satisfied prior to the<br />

start of externship and successful completion of<br />

externship-required hours is necessary.<br />

number course lecture hrs lab hrs extern hrs total hrs total credits prerequisites<br />

TECHNICAL COURSES<br />

PHA101 THE PHARMACy CORE 210 0 0 210 19 5<br />

PHA102 COMPUTERS IN PHARMACy PRACTICE AND ESSENTIAL SKILLS 180 30 0 210 20 0 phA101<br />

PHA103 PHARMACy PRACTICE 90 120 0 210 18 5 phA101, phA102<br />

PHA104 NATIONAL CERTIFICATION REVIEW 30 0 0 30 3 0 phA101, phA102, phA103<br />

PHA105 PHARMACy EXTERNSHIPS 0 0 240 240 8 0 phA101, phA102, phA103, phA104<br />

TOTALS 510 150 240 900 69 0<br />

{maximum time frame (mtf) 103 5 quarter credits}<br />

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Practical nursing<br />

DIPLoMa PrograM<br />

day program<br />

fP<br />

fern Park campus<br />

total instructional hours 1,350<br />

total program quarter credits 86 5*<br />

approximate program length –day 55 weeks (including holidays and scheduled breaks)<br />

*The listing of credits is not meant to imply that credits can be transferred into college or other<br />

private career school programs. Transfer credits are at the sole discretion of the receiving school.<br />

program description<br />

The Practical nursing Program is designed to prepare<br />

graduates to sit for the national Council Licensure<br />

examination for Practical nursing (nCLeX-Pn). The<br />

program provides a student with the skills expected for<br />

beginning practitioners of Practical nursing in a variety<br />

of healthcare agencies. Students practice basic clinical<br />

skills in the on-campus nursing fundamentals laboratory.<br />

They then implement these basic skills in a Long-Term<br />

Care facility such as assisted living, nursing homes and<br />

rehabilitation centers. Students progress to hospital<br />

facilities where they access the care of patients with<br />

complex health care problems requiring hospitalization.<br />

The instructional hour program will be 86.5 quarter<br />

credits (1350 instructional hours) and will consist of five<br />

terms of 11 weeks each, for a total of 55 weeks. With<br />

the credit hour program, the students complete 63<br />

quarter credits of lecture, 2 quarter credits of lab, and<br />

21.5 quarter credits of clinical. in addition to clinical,<br />

students complete courses in anatomy and physiology,<br />

pharmacology, nutrition, human life span, mental health<br />

concepts, gerontology concepts, and personal vocational<br />

adjustments i and ii. The teaching methodologies include<br />

textbooks, lab practice, lecture, models, demonstration,<br />

computerization, and a variety of audiovisual aids.<br />

Achievement tests are given at the end of the courses<br />

to evaluate the student’s comprehension. Remediation<br />

is required for any student not passing these tests. All<br />

students are required to attend a formal review for the<br />

nCLeX-Pn, which is provided at the end of the program.<br />

program objective<br />

Upon completion of the 86.5 quarter credit hour<br />

program (1350 instructional hours) and fulfillment of all<br />

graduation requirements, the student receives a diploma<br />

and is eligible to sit for the national Council Licensure<br />

examination for Practical nurses (nCLeX-Pn). A<br />

Practical nurse graduate is prepared to work under the<br />

supervision of a registered nurse or licensed physician in<br />

a variety of clinical facilities.<br />

Tuition accounts must be satisfied prior to the start of<br />

Medical-Surgical nursing i and successful completion of<br />

clinical-required hours is necessary.<br />

day program outline – July 2011 forward<br />

QUARTER weeks credit hours quarter credits<br />

numBer/course<br />

course prerequisites<br />

1sT QUARTER 11 270 25.5<br />

pn100 – AnAtomy & physioloGy 110 11 0<br />

pn102 – the humAn life spAn 40 4 0<br />

pn103 – personAl AnD vocAtionAl ADjustments i 15 1 5<br />

pn104 – personAl AnD vocAtionAl ADjustments ii pN103 15 1 5<br />

pn107 – funDAmentAls of nursinG i 90 7 5<br />

2nd QUARTER 11 255 20.5<br />

pn101 – nutrition 55 5 5<br />

pn108 – funDAmentAls of nursinG ii pN107 90 5 0<br />

pn110 –mentAl heAlth concepts 55 5 5<br />

pn111 – GerontoloGy concepts corequisites: pN100, pN101 55 4 5<br />

3Rd QUARTER 11 235 15.5<br />

pn106 – phArmAcoloGy pN100 110 8 0<br />

pn114 – mAternAl-newBorn nursinG pN100, pN101, pN107, pN108 90 5 0<br />

pn105 – inDiviDuAl, fAmily, AnD community 35 2 5<br />

4Th QUARTER 11 340 15.0<br />

pn109 – nursinG of chilDren pN100, pN101, pN107, pN108, pN114 90 5 0<br />

pn112 – meDicAl-surGicAl nursinG i pN100, pN106, pN107, pN108 250 10 0<br />

5Th QUARTER 11 250 10.0<br />

pn113 – meDicAl-surGicAl nursinG ii pN112 250 10 0<br />

PRogRAm ToTAls 55 1,350 86.5<br />

{maximum time frame (mtf) 129 5 quarter credits}<br />

nOTe: Offered in Pn100, Pn102, or Pn103:<br />

Bloodborne Pathogens/hiV/AiDS Training<br />

CPR Pro for the Professional Rescuer Certification Training<br />

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Practical nursing<br />

DIPLoMa PrograM<br />

EvEning program<br />

fP<br />

fern Park campus<br />

total instructional hours 1,350<br />

total program quarter credits 86 5*<br />

approximate program length –eve 72 weeks (including holidays and scheduled breaks)<br />

*The listing of credits is not meant to imply that credits can be transferred into college or other<br />

private career school programs. Transfer credits are at the sole discretion of the receiving school.<br />

program description<br />

The Practical nursing Program is designed to prepare<br />

graduates to sit for the national Council Licensure<br />

examination for Practical nursing (nCLeX-Pn). The<br />

program provides a student with the skills expected for<br />

beginning practitioners of Practical nursing in a variety<br />

of healthcare agencies. Students practice basic clinical<br />

skills in the on-campus nursing fundamentals laboratory.<br />

They then implement these basic skills in a Long-Term<br />

Care facility such as assisted living, nursing homes and<br />

rehabilitation centers. Students progress to hospital<br />

facilities where they access the care of patients with<br />

complex health care problems requiring hospitalization.<br />

The instructional hour program will be 86.5 quarter<br />

credits (1350 instructional hours) and will consist of six<br />

terms of 12 weeks each, for a total of 72 weeks. With<br />

the credit hour program, the students complete 63<br />

quarter credits of lecture, 2 quarter credits of lab, and<br />

21.5 quarter credits of clinical. in addition to clinical,<br />

students complete courses in anatomy and physiology,<br />

pharmacology, nutrition, human life span, mental health<br />

concepts, gerontology concepts, and personal vocational<br />

adjustments i and ii. The teaching methodologies include<br />

textbooks, lab practice, lecture, models, demonstration,<br />

computerization, and a variety of audiovisual aids.<br />

Achievement tests are given at the end of the courses<br />

to evaluate the student’s comprehension. Remediation<br />

is required for any student not passing these tests. All<br />

students are required to attend a formal review for the<br />

nCLeX-Pn, which is provided at the end of the program.<br />

program objective<br />

Upon completion of the 86.5 quarter credit hour<br />

program (1350 instructional hours) and fulfillment of all<br />

graduation requirements, the student receives a diploma<br />

and is eligible to sit for the national Council Licensure<br />

examination for Practical nurses (nCLeX-Pn). A<br />

Practical nurse graduate is prepared to work under the<br />

supervision of a registered nurse or licensed physician in<br />

a variety of clinical facilities.<br />

Tuition accounts must be satisfied prior to the start of<br />

Medical-Surgical nursing i and successful completion of<br />

clinical-required hours is necessary.<br />

evening program outline – July 2011 forward<br />

QUARTER weeks credit hours quarter credits<br />

numBer/course<br />

course prerequisites<br />

1sT QUARTER 12 255 24.0<br />

pn100 – AnAtomy & physioloGy 110 11 0<br />

pn102 – the humAn life spAn 40 4 0<br />

pn103 – personAl AnD vocAtionAl ADjustments i 15 1 5<br />

pn107 – funDAmentAls of nursinG i 90 7 5<br />

2nd QUARTER 12 215 16.5<br />

pn101 – nutrition 55 5 5<br />

pn108 – funDAmentAls of nursinG ii pN107 90 5 0<br />

pn104 – personAl AnD vocAtionAl ADjustments ii pN103 15 1 5<br />

pn111 – GerontoloGy concepts corequisites: pN100, pN101 55 4 5<br />

3Rd QUARTER 12 165 13.5<br />

pn106 – phArmAcoloGy pN100 110 8 0<br />

pn110 – mentAl heAlth concepts 55 5 5<br />

4Th QUARTER 12 125 7.5<br />

pn114 – mAternAl-newBorn nursinG pN100, pN101, pN107, pN108 90 5 0<br />

pn105 – inDiviDuAl, fAmily, AnD community 35 2 5<br />

5Th QUARTER 12 340 15.0<br />

pn109 – nursinG of chilDren pN100, pN101, pN107, pN108, pN114 90 5 0<br />

pn112 – meDicAl-surGicAl nursinG i pN100, pN106, pN107, pN108 250 10 0<br />

6Th QUARTER 12 250 10.0<br />

pn113 – meDicAl-surGicAl nursinG ii pN112 250 10 0<br />

PRogRAm ToTAls 72 1,350 86.5<br />

{maximum time frame (mtf) 129 5 quarter credits}<br />

nOTe: Offered in Pn100, Pn102, or Pn103:<br />

Bloodborne Pathogens/hiV/AiDS Training<br />

CPR Pro for the Professional Rescuer Certification Training<br />

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Basic X-ray Technician<br />

DIPLoMa PrograM<br />

day/aftErnoon/EvEning programs<br />

fP<br />

s fern Park and seminole campuses<br />

total instructional hours 630<br />

total program credits 43 5*<br />

approximate program length 24 weeks (including holidays and scheduled breaks)<br />

*The listing of credits is not meant to imply that credits can be transferred into college or other<br />

private career school programs. Transfer credits are at the sole discretion of the receiving school.<br />

program description<br />

The Basic X-Ray Technician program is divided into 30 quarter credit hours of<br />

classroom, 7.5 quarter credit hours of lab, and 6.0 quarter credit hours externship.<br />

The classroom part of the training consists of theory and general training in<br />

performing basic x-ray positioning techniques and film processing. The 180<br />

instructional hour clinical externship portion of the program gives the student the<br />

practice necessary to work in a doctor’s office, walk-in clinics or urgent care centers.<br />

This program is open to students with a Medical Assisting, Licensed Practical<br />

nursing, or Patient Care Technician background.<br />

program objective<br />

To graduate, students must complete all required assignments and classwork with<br />

a final minimum grade of 70 and have a minimum attendance rate of 90 percent of<br />

the scheduled classroom time. Tuition accounts must be satisfied prior to the start<br />

of externship and successful completion of externship required hours is necessary.<br />

Upon completion of the Basic X-Ray Technician program, the graduate receives<br />

a Diploma and is eligible to sit for the State of Florida’s Basic X-Ray Machine<br />

Operators exam.<br />

other requirements<br />

Prior to externship, students are required to complete all assignments, classwork<br />

and have a grade of 70 or above. The externship will be conducted during daytime<br />

hours. Some limited weekend hours may be available. Tuition accounts must be<br />

satisfied prior to the start of externship and successful completion of externshiprequired<br />

hours is necessary.<br />

graduation requirements<br />

All graduation requirements must be met as noted in the catalog. Requirements<br />

include minimum grade of 70.<br />

program outline<br />

number course lecture hrs lab hrs extern hrs total hrs total credits prerequisites<br />

BASIC X-RAy TECHNICAL COURSES<br />

Xr101 Basic X-ray fundamentals 100 40 0 140 12.0<br />

students must have a background in medical Assisting,<br />

practical nursing or patient care technician<br />

Xr102 scattered radiation & radiobiology 100 50 0 150 12.5 Xr101<br />

Xr103 Basic X-ray Practicum 100 60 0 160 13.0 Xr101, Xr102<br />

Xr104 externship: Medical assisting with Basic X-ray 0 0 180 180 6.0 Xr101, Xr102, Xr103<br />

TOTALS 300 150 180 630 43.5<br />

{maximum time frame (mtf) 65 0 quarter credits}<br />

nOTe: Course numbers and sequences are listed here for<br />

reference only. The actual delivery sequence of courses contained in<br />

this program may vary depending on individual campus scheduling.<br />

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surgical Technology<br />

sT400D – DIPLoMa PrograM<br />

day/aftErnoon/EvEning programs<br />

fP<br />

s fern Park and seminole campuses<br />

total instructional hours 1210<br />

total program credits 73 0*<br />

approximate program length 54 weeks (including holidays and scheduled breaks)<br />

*The listing of credits is not meant to imply that credits can be transferred into college or other<br />

private career school programs. Transfer credits are at the sole discretion of the receiving school.<br />

program description<br />

The Surgical Technology diploma program is a 73 quarter<br />

credit hour/1,210 instructional hour program that includes 57<br />

quarter credit hours of theory/lab and 16 quarter credit hours<br />

of clinical externship experience. This program is designed<br />

to prepare the student to become a surgical technologist and<br />

function as a healthcare professional in a variety of surgical<br />

areas. The program of study includes medical terminology,<br />

personal and professional communications, surgical<br />

procedures, anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, patient<br />

care concepts, microbiology and wound healing, basic care<br />

preparations and procedures, robotics, physics, and asepsis<br />

in the surgical environment. The program is taught utilizing<br />

textbooks, lecture, models, demonstrations, audio-visuals and<br />

simulation in the on-campus surgical laboratory. During a<br />

500 instructional hour externship, the student gains valuable<br />

practical experience in surgical technology in the operating<br />

rooms of local hospitals and other surgical healthcare facilities.<br />

program outline<br />

program objective<br />

The Surgical Technology program is a diploma program<br />

that includes lecture, lab, and clinical experience. The<br />

program is designed to prepare the student to assist the<br />

surgeon and function as a healthcare professional in a variety<br />

of surgical technology areas. The student learns medical<br />

terminology, personal and professional communications,<br />

surgical procedures, anatomy and physiology, pharmacology,<br />

patient care concepts, microbiology and wound healing,<br />

basic care preparations and procedures, robotics, physics,<br />

and asepsis in the surgical environment. The program<br />

is taught through the use of textbooks, lab practice in a<br />

simulated operating room environment, lecture, models,<br />

demonstrations, and videos. During a 500 instructional hour<br />

mandatory externship, a student gains valuable practical<br />

experience in surgical technology in the operating rooms of<br />

local hospitals and other surgical healthcare facilities.<br />

Upon completion of the Surgical Technology program,<br />

the graduate receives a Diploma and is eligible to sit for<br />

the national Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical<br />

Assisting (nBSTSA) Certified Surgical Technologist<br />

certification exam.<br />

other requirements<br />

Prior to externship, students are required to complete all<br />

assignments, classwork and have a grade of 70 or above.<br />

Tuition accounts must be satisfied prior to the start of<br />

externship and successful completion of externship-required<br />

hours is necessary.<br />

graduation requirements<br />

All graduation requirements must be met as noted in the<br />

catalog. Requirements include minimum grade of 70.<br />

number course lecture hrs lab hrs extern hrs total hrs total credits prerequisites<br />

BASIC COURSES<br />

Bio101A AnAtomy AnD physioloGy i 40 0 0 40 4 0<br />

Bio102A AnAtomy AnD physioloGy ii 40 0 0 40 4 0 Bio101<br />

Ges104 colleGe AnD cAreer Development 20 20 0 40 3 0<br />

TECHNICAL COURSES<br />

st116 the lAnGuAGe of meDicine 40 0 0 40 4 0<br />

meD100 pAtient DynAmics AnD meDicAl ethics 40 0 0 40 4 0<br />

st110 introDuction to surGicAl technoloGy 30 20 0 50 4 0 (corequisite) st116<br />

st111 microBioloGy for the surGicAl techniciAn 30 20 0 50 4 0 Bio101A, Bio102A, st110, st116<br />

st112 principles AnD prActice of surGicAl technoloGy 40 40 0 80 6 0 Bio101A, Bio102A, st110, st116<br />

st113<br />

phArmAcoloGy & AnesthesiA for the surGicAl<br />

techniciAn<br />

30 20 0 50 4 0 Bio101A, Bio102A, st116<br />

st114 BiomeDicAl sciences for the surGicAl techniciAn 30 40 0 70 5 0 st116<br />

st118 GenerAl surGicAl proceDures 30 40 0 70 5 0 Bio101A, Bio102A, st110, st111, st112, st114, st116; corequisite: st113<br />

st119 speciAlty surGery techniques AnD proceDures 30 40 0 70 5 0 Bio101A, Bio102A, st110, st111, st112, st113, st114, st116<br />

st120 ADvAnceD surGicAl proceDures 30 40 0 70 5 0 Bio101A, Bio102A, st110, st111, st112, st113, st114, st116<br />

successful completion of All in-school coursework must Be completeD<br />

st200 surGicAl externship i 0 0 250 250 8 0<br />

prior to externship<br />

st201 surGicAl externship ii 0 0 250 250 8 0 successful completion of st200 – surGicAl externship i<br />

TOTALS 430 280 500 1210 73 0<br />

{maximum time frame (mtf) 109 5 quarter credits}<br />

nOTe: Offered within the program:<br />

Bloodborne Pathogens/hiV/AiDS Training<br />

CPR Pro for the Professional Rescuer Certification Training<br />

nOTe: Course numbers and sequences are listed here for reference only.<br />

The actual delivery sequence of courses contained in this program may<br />

vary depending on individual campus scheduling.<br />

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career Programs Course Descriptions begin on page 19.<br />

surgical Technology<br />

sT401a – assocIaTe of aPPLIeD scIence Degree PrograM<br />

day/aftErnoon/EvEning programs<br />

fP<br />

fern Park campus<br />

total instructional hours 1370<br />

total program credits 88 0*<br />

approximate program length 66 weeks (including holidays and scheduled breaks)<br />

*The listing of credits is not meant to imply that credits can be transferred into college or other<br />

private career school programs. Transfer credits are at the sole discretion of the receiving school.<br />

program description<br />

The Surgical Technology Program is an 88 quarter credit<br />

hour/1,370 instructional hour program that includes 15<br />

quarter credit hours of theory/lab and 16 quarter credit hours<br />

of clinical externship experience. This program is designed<br />

to prepare the student to become a surgical technologist and<br />

function as a healthcare professional in a variety of surgical<br />

areas. The program of study includes medical terminology,<br />

personal and professional communications, surgical<br />

procedures, anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, patient<br />

care concepts, microbiology and wound healing, basic care<br />

preparations and procedures, robotics, physics, and asepsis<br />

in the surgical environment. The program is taught utilizing<br />

textbooks, lecture, models, demonstrations, audio-visuals and<br />

simulation in the on-campus surgical laboratory. During a<br />

500 instructional hour externship, the student gains valuable<br />

practical experience in surgical technology in the operating<br />

rooms of local hospitals and other surgical healthcare facilities.<br />

program outline<br />

program objective<br />

The Surgical Technologist program is an Associate of<br />

Applied Science Degree program that includes lecture,<br />

lab, and clinical experience. The program is designed to<br />

prepare the student to assist the surgeon and function as a<br />

healthcare professional in a variety of surgical technology<br />

areas. The student learns medical terminology, personal<br />

and professional communications, surgical procedures,<br />

anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, patient care concepts,<br />

microbiology and wound healing, basic care preparations<br />

and procedures, robotics, physics, and asepsis in the surgical<br />

environment. The program is taught through the use of<br />

textbooks, lab practice in a simulated operating room<br />

environment, lecture, models, demonstrations, and videos.<br />

During a 500 instructional hour mandatory externship,<br />

a student gains valuable practical experience in surgical<br />

technology in the operating rooms of local hospitals and<br />

other surgical healthcare facilities.<br />

Upon completion of the Surgical Technology program,<br />

the graduate receives a Diploma and is eligible to sit for<br />

the national Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical<br />

Assisting (nBSTSA) Certified Surgical Technologist<br />

certification exam.<br />

other requirements<br />

Prior to externship, students are required to complete all<br />

assignments, classwork and have a grade of 70 or above.<br />

Tuition accounts must be satisfied prior to the start of<br />

externship and successful completion of externship-required<br />

hours is necessary.<br />

graduation requirements<br />

All graduation requirements must be met as noted in the<br />

catalog. Requirements include minimum grade of 70.<br />

number course lecture hrs lab hrs extern hrs total hrs total credits prerequisites<br />

GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES<br />

Ges101 introduction to computers 20 20 0 40 3 0<br />

Ges102 math Applications 30 0 0 30 3 0<br />

Ges103 english composition 30 0 0 30 3 0<br />

Ges105 introduction to psychology 30 0 0 30 3 0<br />

Ges107 technical writing 30 0 0 30 3 0<br />

BASIC COURSES<br />

Bio101A Anatomy and physiology i 40 0 0 40 4 0<br />

Bio102A Anatomy and physiology ii 40 0 0 40 4 0 Bio101<br />

Ges104 college and career Development 20 20 0 40 3 0<br />

meD100 patient Dynamics and medical ethics 40 0 0 40 4 0<br />

TECHNICAL COURSES<br />

st116 the language of medicine 40 0 0 40 4 0<br />

st110 introduction to surgical technology 30 20 0 50 4 0 (corequisite) st116<br />

st111 microbiology for the surgical technician 30 20 0 50 4 0 Bio101A, Bio102A, st110, st116<br />

st112 principles and practice of surgical technology 40 40 0 80 6 0 Bio101A, Bio102A, st110, st116<br />

st113 pharmacology & Anesthesia for the surgical technician 30 20 0 50 4 0 Bio101A, Bio102A, st116<br />

st114 Biomedical sciences for the surgical technician 30 40 0 70 5 0 st116<br />

st118 General surgical procedures 30 40 0 70 5 0 Bio101A, Bio102A, st110, st111, st112, st114, st116; corequisite: st113<br />

st119 specialty surgery techniques and procedures 30 40 0 70 5 0 Bio101A, Bio102A, st110, st111, st112, st113, st114, st116<br />

st120 Advanced surgical procedures 30 40 0 70 5 0 Bio101A, Bio102A, st110, st111, st112, st113, st114, st116<br />

successful completion of All in-school coursework must Be completeD<br />

st200 surgical externship i 0 0 250 250 8 0<br />

prior to externship<br />

st201 surgical externship ii 0 0 250 250 8 0 successful completion of st200 – surGicAl externship i<br />

{maximum time frame (mtf) 132 0 quarter credits}<br />

nOTe: Offered within the program:<br />

Bloodborne Pathogens/hiV/AiDS Training<br />

CPR Pro for the Professional Rescuer Certification Training<br />

nOTe: Course numbers and sequences are listed here for reference only.<br />

The actual delivery sequence of courses contained in this program may<br />

vary depending on individual campus scheduling.<br />

TOTALS 570 300 500 1370 88 0<br />

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course Descriptions Career Programs begin on page 7.<br />

course numbering<br />

system<br />

All programs contain courses identified<br />

by a prefix and a course number. The<br />

numbers represent numbered courses<br />

within each program and may be<br />

sequential. Prerequisites for each course<br />

are contained in the course descriptions<br />

as applicable.<br />

100 LEVEL COURSES<br />

These are courses that may or may not have<br />

prerequisites defined and normally are<br />

offered to the student during the learning<br />

process in the first academic year.<br />

200 LEVEL COURSES<br />

These are courses that may or may not have<br />

prerequisites defined and normally are<br />

offered to the student during the learning<br />

process in the second academic year.<br />

general education<br />

courses<br />

BIO101a – anatOMy and PhySIOLOgy I<br />

40 Contact Hrs (40 Lecture, 0 Lab); 4.0 Qtr Credits<br />

This course provides the students, primarily in healthrelated<br />

programs, with an in-depth understanding of<br />

the anatomy and physiology and medical terminology<br />

of the human body. Biological principles, as well as<br />

the structural and functional relationships among<br />

several organ systems, are discussed.<br />

Prerequisite(s): None<br />

BIO102a – anatOMy and PhySIOLOgy II<br />

40 Contact Hrs (40 Lecture, 0 Lab); 4.0 Qtr Credits<br />

This course is a continuation of BiO101A. This course<br />

provides students with an in-depth understanding<br />

of the structure, function and medical terminology<br />

of the remaining organ systems. interrelationships<br />

among organ systems are emphasized.<br />

Prerequisite(s): BIO101A<br />

geS101 – IntrOdUCtIOn tO COMPUterS<br />

40 Contact Hrs (20 Lecture, 20 Lab); 3.0 Qtr Credits<br />

Students in this course will learn how computer<br />

operations and software applications, such as<br />

word processing, presentation software and<br />

communications software work together to increase<br />

productivity in the workplace.<br />

Prerequisite(s): None<br />

geS102 – Math aPPLICatIOnS<br />

30 Contact Hrs (30 Lecture, 0 Lab); 3.0 Qtr Credits<br />

This course focuses on concepts and applications<br />

of arithmetic, including whole numbers, fractions,<br />

ratios, proportions, the decimal system, and percents.<br />

Brief introductions to algebra, formulas, algebraic<br />

expressions, and linear equations are also included.<br />

Special emphasis is placed on the application of basic<br />

math skills to common workplace problems and reallife<br />

situations.<br />

Prerequisite(s): None<br />

geS103 – engLISh COMPOSItIOn<br />

30 Contact Hrs (30 Lecture, 0 Lab); 3.0 Qtr Credits<br />

Students develop written communication skills,<br />

with emphasis placed on the principles of effective<br />

communication which includes understanding the<br />

writing process, analysis of readings, as can be applied<br />

personally and professionally.<br />

Prerequisite(s): None<br />

geS104 – COLLege and Career<br />

deveLOPMent<br />

40 Contact Hrs (20 Lecture, 20 Lab); 3.0 Qtr Credits<br />

Students are introduced to tools, techniques, methods,<br />

procedures and skills needed for success in the<br />

classroom and in the business world. This class<br />

emphasizes interpersonal communication, work ethic,<br />

motivation, critical thinking and problem solving, as<br />

well as other skills necessary to enhance career success.<br />

Focus is placed on maximizing one’s resources to<br />

enhance the learning process and to research chosen<br />

fields of study.<br />

Prerequisite(s): None<br />

geS105 – IntrOdUCtIOn tO PSyChOLOgy<br />

30 Contact Hrs (30 Lecture, 0 Lab); 3.0 Qtr Credits<br />

This course gives the student factual foundations in<br />

techniques and vocabulary of psychology and basic<br />

understanding of behavior. it will include research<br />

and application of psychology in the areas of learning,<br />

motivation, emotion, intelligence, personality,<br />

behavior disorders, mental health, and therapy.<br />

Prerequisite(s): None<br />

geS107 – teChnICaL WrItIng<br />

30 Contact Hrs (30 Lecture, 0 Lab); 3.0 Qtr Credits<br />

This course provides instruction on how to write<br />

business letters, memos, reports, proposals, and<br />

recommendations with emphasis on simple, clear, and<br />

precise english. Students will learn how to collect<br />

and to organize data and use report formats. Students<br />

also learn interview techniques and how to present<br />

oral reports.<br />

Prerequisite(s): None<br />

The following course is not a requirement to<br />

graduate from the program unless the minimum<br />

score is not achieved on the assessment test.<br />

gen089 – BaSIC MatheMatICS<br />

40 Contact Hrs (40 Lecture, 0 Lab); 4.0 Qtr Credits<br />

This course focuses on concepts and applications<br />

of arithmetic, including whole numbers, fractions,<br />

ratios, proportions, the decimal system, and percents.<br />

Brief introductions to algebra, formulas, algebraic<br />

expressions, and linear equations are also included.<br />

Special emphasis is placed on the application of basic<br />

math skills to common workplace problems and reallife<br />

situations.<br />

Prerequisite(s): None<br />

Basic X-ray courses<br />

Xr101 – BaSIC X-ray FUndaMentaLS<br />

140 Contact Hrs (100 Lecture, 40 Lab); 12.0 Qtr Credits<br />

This course is designed to provide the initial<br />

instruction for a student embarking on a study<br />

of limited or practical radiography. This includes<br />

principles of x-ray production, x-ray exposure control,<br />

x-ray circuits, radiographic image, concepts and<br />

terms of image quality, cassettes, screens, darkroom<br />

and film processing. This course will also cover<br />

scatter radiation and its control, the formulation of<br />

x-ray techniques, radiobiology and radiation safety.<br />

CPR training will be provided in the classroom in<br />

the emergency cardiac care for adult and pediatric<br />

emergencies, including AeD Program. hiV/AiD<br />

training is also provided including bloodborne<br />

pathogens and exposure risk. The hiV/AiD training<br />

assists in satisfying the requirements of the US<br />

Department of Labor. OShA Bloodborne Pathogens<br />

Standard Certification is provided by the American<br />

Safety and health institute.<br />

Prerequisite(s): (Basic X-Ray Technician) Students must<br />

have a background in Medical Assisting, Practical Nursing or<br />

Patient Care Technician.<br />

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Prerequisite(s): (Medical Assistant with Basic X-Ray)<br />

Completion of an approved Medical Assisting program.<br />

Xr102 – SCattered radIatIOn &<br />

radIOBIOLOgy<br />

150 Contact Hrs (100 Lecture, 50 Lab); 13.5 Quarter Credits<br />

This course will cover the topics of Mathematics for<br />

the Radiographer, Scatter Radiation, formulation of<br />

x-ray technique, radiobiology, radiation safety and<br />

radiation protection.<br />

Prerequisite(s): XR101 Basic X-Ray Fundamentals<br />

Xr103 – BaSIC X-ray PraCtICUM<br />

160 Contact Hrs (100 Lecture, 60 Lab); 13.0 Quarter Credits<br />

This course covers the topics of anatomy, positioning<br />

and pathology. each section involves reviewing<br />

anatomy and anatomic terminology, specific<br />

radiographic positions and discussing some of the<br />

common radiographic pathology of the subject region.<br />

Prerequisite(s): XR101 Basic X-Ray Fundamentals and<br />

XR102 Scattered Radiation and Radiobiology<br />

Xr104 – eXternShIP: MedICaL aSSIStIng<br />

WIth BaSIC X-ray<br />

180 Contact Hrs (180 Externship); 6.0 Quarter Credits<br />

This course is an externship experience for the Medical<br />

Assistant with Basic X-ray. The student gains handon<br />

knowledge of the functions and responsibilities<br />

of a Medical Assistant and Basic X-Ray Machine<br />

Operator by actually performing these functions in a<br />

medical work place.<br />

Prerequisite(s): XR101 Basic X-Ray Fundamentals, XR102<br />

Scattered Radiation & Radiobiology, XR103 Basic X-Ray<br />

Practicum.<br />

Dental assistant courses<br />

da101 – dentaL aSSIStant FOUndatIOnS<br />

25 Contact Hrs/Wk, 11.0 Qtr Credits<br />

This course of both lecture and practicum is designed<br />

to introduce the student to the Dental Assisting<br />

profession and the role of the dental healthcare team.<br />

Topics include dental history, dental terminology,<br />

dental anatomy, microbiology, dental infection control,<br />

and management of hazardous materials. This course<br />

provides a basic understanding of dental sciences.<br />

da102 – the dentaL PatIent: Care and<br />

PrOtOCOL<br />

25 Contact Hrs/Wk, 8.5 Qtr Credits<br />

This course of both lecture and practicum is designed<br />

to give a full understanding of dental patient care.<br />

Topics include vital signs, office emergencies, charting,<br />

pharmacology, and dental instruments. The course<br />

enables the student to gather and assess patient<br />

information and assist in dental procedures with<br />

a special focus on moisture control techniques<br />

and equipment. CPR training is provided in the<br />

classroom in emergency cardiac care for adults and<br />

pediatric emergencies, including AeD program.<br />

Certification is provided by the American Safety<br />

and health institute. hiV/AiDS training is also<br />

provided on campus, which includes information<br />

that will help students understand what blood-borne<br />

pathogens are and how risks of exposure can be<br />

reduced for themselves and others. The hiV/AiDS<br />

training assists in satisfying the requirements for<br />

the U.S. Department of Labor, OShA Blood-borne<br />

Pathogens Standard Certification provided by the<br />

American Safety and health institute.<br />

Prerequisites: DA101<br />

da103 – dentaL aSSIStIng PrOCedUreS<br />

25 Contact Hrs/Wk, 7.5 Qtr Credits<br />

This course of both lecture and practicum utilizes<br />

the clinical areas in learning the skills of dental<br />

assisting. Students learn the assisting skills needed<br />

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and models, as well as preventative dentistry and<br />

nutrition. Other vital topics include dental materials<br />

and laboratory equipment.<br />

Prerequisites: DA102<br />

da104 – dentaL SPeCIaLtIeS and<br />

PrOCedUreS<br />

25 Contact Hrs/Wk, 8.5 Qtr Credits<br />

This course of both lecture and practicum is designed<br />

to give the student knowledge of dental specialties,<br />

including Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics,<br />

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Orthodontics,<br />

Periodontics, and endodontics. The student will<br />

gain advanced knowledge in chairside functions and<br />

dental charting.<br />

Prerequisites: DA103<br />

da105 – dentaL radIOLOgy<br />

25 Contact Hrs/Wk, 6.5 Qtr Credits<br />

This course is designed to give the student an in-depth,<br />

hands-on experience in dental radiology. Students<br />

will learn the science behind radiology along with the<br />

positioning and processing techniques. Legal, ethical<br />

and safety considerations are also covered.<br />

Prerequisites: DA104<br />

da106 – dentaL OFFICe ManageMent and<br />

eXPanded FUnCtIOnS SkILLS<br />

25 Contact Hrs/Wk, 8.5 Qtr Credits<br />

This course is designed to educate the students in<br />

dental office management skills including managing<br />

telephones, appointments, financial transactions,<br />

insurance, inventory, recall systems, and operating<br />

business equipment. Students will learn the basics<br />

in computerized dental software. This course also<br />

focuses on gaining employability skills. expanded<br />

functions are reviewed in this course and students<br />

must demonstrate competencies in their skill set<br />

before leaving for clinical practice.<br />

Prerequisites: DA105<br />

da107 – dentaL aSSIStIng eXternShIP<br />

25 Contact Hrs/Wk, 12.0 Qtr Credits<br />

This course offers a real work environment providing<br />

the student an opportunity to gain hands-on<br />

knowledge of the functions and responsibilities of<br />

a Certified Dental Assistant by performing these<br />

functions in at least two dental offices.<br />

Prerequisites: DA101, DA102, DA103, DA104, DA105,<br />

DA106 (Completion of 650 classroom hours)<br />

Medical courses<br />

Med100 – PatIent dynaMICS and MedICaL<br />

ethICS<br />

40 Contact Hrs (40 Lecture, 0 Lab); 4.0 Qtr Credits<br />

This course is designed to teach the student the<br />

importance of maintaining a professional demeanor<br />

at all times along with knowledge of the law and the<br />

possible consequences of unprofessional behavior. The<br />

student will learn how to work as a valued member of<br />

a team, set measurable goals and develop good time<br />

management skills. The student will also develop<br />

essential communications skills, listening skills, and<br />

understand and develop skills necessary to handle<br />

conflict. They will also understand the grief process,<br />

be able to recognize their own defense mechanisms,<br />

and develop appropriate skills to manage their defense<br />

mechanisms. in addition, the student will be able to<br />

identify and process an ethical problem and to explain<br />

the differences between ethical issues and legal issues.<br />

Prerequisite(s): None<br />

Med103 – dIagnOStIC teChnIqUeS<br />

50 Contact Hrs (30 Lecture, 20 Lab); 4.0 Qtr Credits<br />

This course introduces the student to techniques in<br />

performing routine laboratory tests commonly done<br />

in the physician’s office including microbiological<br />

tests, urinalysis, and eKG’s.<br />

Prerequisite(s): BIO101A, BIO102A<br />

Med104 – PhLeBOtOMy PrOCedUreS<br />

50 Contact Hrs (30 Lecture, 20 Lab); 4.0 Qtr Credits<br />

This course introduces the student to the basic<br />

principles of venipuncture, including collection<br />

procedures, infection control and universal<br />

precautions, specimen transportation, quality control<br />

procedures, and basic blood tests.<br />

Prerequisite(s): BIO101A, BIO102A<br />

Med105 – CLInICaL MedICaL aSSIStIng<br />

80 Contact Hrs (40 Lecture, 40 Lab); 6.0 Qtr Credits<br />

Patient preparation, taking vital signs and patient<br />

history, injection techniques, instruments and<br />

sterilizing procedures, first aid, CPR, and<br />

pharmacology are studied and practiced by the student.<br />

nutrition and X-ray procedures are also covered.<br />

Prerequisite(s): BIO101A, BIO102A<br />

Med106S – PharMaCOLOgy<br />

40 Contact Hrs (40 Lecture, 0 Lab); 4.0 Qtr Credits<br />

This course will familiarize students with drug<br />

classifications, schedules, prescription abbreviations,<br />

the metric system, and dosage conversions. Common<br />

drugs in the medical office will be studied and the use<br />

of the PDR practiced.<br />

Prerequisite(s): BIO101A, BIO102A, Meet minimum score on<br />

assessment test or GEN089.<br />

Med107 – ICd-9-CM MedICaL COdIng<br />

40 Contact Hrs (40 Lecture, 0 Lab); 4.0 Qtr Credits<br />

This course introduces students to medical coding<br />

and billing practices used in general medical practice.<br />

Prerequisite(s): BIO101A, BIO102A<br />

Med108 – CPt MedICaL COdIng<br />

40 Contact Hrs (40 Lecture, 0 Lab); 4.0 Qtr Credits<br />

This course focuses on medical coding and billing for<br />

specialized medical settings.<br />

Prerequisite(s): BIO101A, BIO102A, MED107<br />

Med109a – MedICaL eXternShIP<br />

180 Contact Hrs (180 Externship); 6.0 Qtr Credits<br />

The student will participate in a 180-hour externship<br />

in the professional medical/office setting and the<br />

classroom. Activities will include both clinical and<br />

administrative duties. Students will be supervised/<br />

evaluated by both representatives from the site and a<br />

College representative.<br />

Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of all in-school<br />

coursework must be completed prior to the medical externship.<br />

Med110 – COMPUterIzed BILLIng<br />

50 Contact Hrs (30 Lecture, 20 Lab); 4.0 Qtr Credits<br />

This course focuses on the use of coding and billing<br />

using Medisoft software in the business office of a<br />

medical setting. in addition, the student will learn<br />

the following: how to input patient information,<br />

process patient transactions, produce various reports,<br />

print statements and insurance forms, as well as<br />

process claims.<br />

Prerequisite(s): BIO101A, BIO102A, MED107, MED108<br />

Med111 – CPt-h hOSPItaL COdIng<br />

40 Contact Hrs (40 Lecture, 0 Lab); 4.0 Qtr Credits<br />

The course will focus on medical coding and billing<br />

for a hospital setting.<br />

Prerequisite(s): MED107<br />

Med112 – MInOr SUrgery and aSePtIC<br />

teChnIqUeS<br />

50 Contact Hrs (30 Lecture, 20 Lab); 4.0 Qtr Credits<br />

This course will provide the student with an overview<br />

of the sterile surgical field as well as the pre-operative<br />

preparation of a patient. The student will be presented<br />

with common surgical procedures and techniques<br />

used in an outpatient surgical facility. in many cases,<br />

this involves the understanding of surgical procedures<br />

from complete gowning and gloving with surgical<br />

masks and caps to the routines necessary to prepare for<br />

and assist during minor surgery. The student will be<br />

introduced to surgical supplies and instruments, the<br />

care and handling of instruments, and the different<br />

types of surgical sutures and needles. The student<br />

will also learn the sterilization and preparation of the<br />

sterile field, specific to minor surgical procedures and<br />

the care of the post-operative patient.<br />

Prerequisite(s): BIO101A, BIO102A<br />

Med113 – PathOPhySIOLOgy<br />

50 Contact Hrs (30 Lecture, 20 Lab); 4.0 Qtr Credits<br />

This course introduces the student to the pathological<br />

conditions most commonly seen in the physician’s<br />

office. The student will be have the basic knowledge<br />

and understanding of overall diagnostic and<br />

treatment procedures, and putting together patient<br />

education programs, including billing, coding,<br />

telephone screening, taking patient examinations as<br />

related to pathological conditions. The student will<br />

be introduced to over 500 conditions and disorders,<br />

their iCD-9-CM codes, signs and symptoms, patient<br />

screening, etiology, diagnostic assessment and clinical<br />

tests, treatment options, prognosis, prevention,<br />

and patient teaching. in addition the student will<br />

be introduced to the study and administration of<br />

medications with an overview of oral, rectal and<br />

sublingual medications both as relates to pathological<br />

conditions and as general administration. Students<br />

are also introduced to the Physicians’ Desk Reference.<br />

The student also demonstrates practical applications<br />

of skills learned through the administration of<br />

intradermal, subcutaneous and intramuscular<br />

injections.<br />

Prerequisite(s): BIO101A, BIO102A<br />

Med209 – MedICaL eXternShIP<br />

180 Contact Hrs (180 Externship); 6.0 Qtr Credits<br />

The student will participate in a 180-hour externship<br />

in the professional medical/office setting and the<br />

classroom. Activities will include both clinical and<br />

administrative duties. Students will be supervised/<br />

evaluated by both representatives from the site and a<br />

College representative.<br />

Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of all in-school<br />

coursework must be completed prior to the medical externship.<br />

SeC253 – MedICaL adMInIStratIve dUtIeS<br />

40 Contact Hrs (40 Lecture, 0 Lab); 4.0 Qtr Credits<br />

This course is designed specifically for the students in<br />

the Allied health programs. Students learn the basic<br />

functions of the medical office, including insurance<br />

forms and coding, patient billing, and the uses of<br />

specialized forms and reports.<br />

Prerequisite(s): None<br />

SeC254 – FrOnt OFFICe SkILLS<br />

50 Contact Hrs (30 Lecture, 20 Lab); 4.0 Qtr Credits<br />

This course instructs the student in the front office<br />

skills required of a Medical Assistant. Students will<br />

develop keyboarding skills and other proficiencies<br />

to manage the front office of a medical practice.<br />

Students will learn receptionist duties, telephone<br />

triage, confidentiality, OShA requirements for the<br />

reception area and additional office management<br />

responsibilities.<br />

Prerequisite(s): None<br />

ehr101 – eLeCtrOnIC heaLth reCOrdS<br />

50 Contact Hrs (30 Lecture, 20 Lab); 4.0 Qtr Credits<br />

This course will prepare the student to understand<br />

and use electronic records in a medical practice.<br />

electronic health Records is designed to train<br />

future users of ehR programs to document patient<br />

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exams, diagnosis, disorders, and coding. By the<br />

completion of this course the student will have<br />

the ability to understand and implement the ehR<br />

software, including data entry at the point of care,<br />

electronic coding from medical records using the<br />

latest in electronic health Records, utilize advanced<br />

techniques to speed data entry, use the ehR to<br />

improve patient care, understand the privacy and<br />

security of health records, and use the ehR through<br />

different technology modes.<br />

Prerequisite(s): BIO101A, BIO102A<br />

Pharmacy Technician<br />

courses<br />

Pha101 – the PharMaCy COre<br />

30 Contact Hrs/Wk; 19.5 Qtr Credits<br />

This course presents the roles of pharmacy personnel,<br />

with an emphasis on pharmacy technicians in a<br />

retail community pharmacy, an institutional hospital,<br />

clinical pharmacy and a specialty compounding<br />

pharmacy environment. Students will learn human<br />

biological systems and their interdependency, acquire<br />

an understanding of diseases and disorders affecting<br />

those systems and identify the drugs produced to cure<br />

or relieve symptoms of those diseases and disorders.<br />

Students will also acquire effective communication<br />

skills for interacting with other pharmacy professionals<br />

as well as health care providers and their patients.<br />

Pha102 – COMPUterS In PharMaCy<br />

PraCtICe and eSSentIaL SkILLS<br />

30 Contact Hrs/Wk; 20.0 Qtr Credits<br />

This course provides students with pharmacy related<br />

computer skills. Applications include prescription<br />

order entry, patient profile development, label<br />

production, allergy and sensitivity detection,<br />

verification of patient, drug dosage and directions,<br />

drug interactions with another drug or food, as well<br />

as computer use in medical insurance billing and<br />

payment collection. This course will also provide the<br />

student with the opportunity to develop effective<br />

techniques for writing a professional resumé, as well<br />

as providing the skills necessary to be successful in<br />

employment searches. The student will learn about<br />

various professional organizations and national<br />

certifications for pharmacy technicians.<br />

CPR training is provided in the classroom in<br />

emergency cardiac care for adult and pediatric<br />

emergencies, including AeD Program. Certification<br />

is provided by the American Safety and health<br />

institute. hiV/AiDS training is also provided on<br />

campus, which includes information that will help<br />

students understand what blood-borne pathogens<br />

are and how risks of exposure can be reduced for<br />

themselves and others. The hiV/AiDS training assists<br />

in satisfying the requirements of the U.S. Department<br />

of Labor, OShA Blood-borne Pathogens Standard<br />

Certification provided by the American Safety and<br />

health institute.<br />

Prerequisites: PHA101<br />

Pha103 – PharMaCy PraCtICe<br />

30 Contact Hrs/Wk; 18.5 Qtr Credits<br />

This course applies previous skill and knowledge<br />

acquisition toward specific tasks in a retail<br />

community pharmacy, an institutional hospital,<br />

clinical pharmacy and a specialty compounding<br />

pharmacy. A replica pharmacy on campus is used to<br />

demonstrate pharmacy tasks in all pharmacy settings<br />

as well as provide students with a realistic setting in<br />

which to learn, practice and perfect pharmacy tasks<br />

including understanding medical orders, dosage<br />

calculations and preparing prescriptions. Workplace<br />

safety skills are presented including adherence to<br />

all Occupational Safety and health Administration<br />

standards.<br />

Prerequisites: PHA101, PHA102<br />

Pha104 – natIOnaL CertIFICatIOn revIeW<br />

30 Contact Hrs/Wk; 3.0 Qtr Credits<br />

A one-week course of intensified review designed to<br />

use all acquired skills and knowledge to prepare the<br />

student to take the national Pharmacy Technician<br />

Certification examination (PTCe) administered<br />

by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board<br />

(PTCB).<br />

Prerequisites: PHA101, PHA102, PHA103<br />

Pha105 – PharMaCy eXternShIP<br />

30 Contact Hrs/Wk; 8.0 Qtr Credits<br />

in this course, the student extern gains valuable “on<br />

the job” site experience, knowledge and understanding<br />

of the functions, roles and performance expectations<br />

required of pharmacy technicians. Students will be<br />

provided an opportunity to work with pharmacy<br />

personnel in the following settings: retail community<br />

pharmacy, hospital or clinic pharmacy, or a specialty<br />

compounding pharmacy.<br />

Prerequisites: PHA101, PHA102, PHA103, PHA104<br />

Practical nursing courses<br />

Pn100 – anatOMy and PhySIOLOgy<br />

110 Lecture Contact Hrs; 11.0 Qtr Credits<br />

This course is designed to give the student an<br />

understanding of the human body and its normal<br />

functioning. Students examine the essential<br />

anatomy and physiology of the human body. it<br />

provides the learner with a basic understanding of<br />

body functioning essential for the later study of the<br />

pathology of disease processes. Prefixes, word roots<br />

and suffixes unique to the vocabulary of anatomy<br />

and physiology are introduced. All organ systems<br />

are studied using a variety of instructional delivery<br />

methods.<br />

Pn101 – nUtrItIOn<br />

55 Lecture Contact Hrs; 5.5 Qtr Credits<br />

This course discusses basic principles of nutrition<br />

including therapeutic diets. The course enables<br />

students to assess and plan healthy diets and encourage<br />

food selections that meet the nutritional needs of their<br />

clients.<br />

Pn102 – the hUMan LIFe SPan<br />

40 Lecture Contact Hrs; 4.0 Qtr Credits<br />

This course presents the life cycle of human beings<br />

from birth through adulthood, including growth<br />

and development of each age group. The student<br />

is introduced to the significance of the family as it<br />

relates to healthcare perspectives.<br />

Pn103 – PerSOnaL and vOCatIOnaL<br />

adjUStMentS I<br />

15 Lecture Contact Hrs; 1.5 Qtr Credits<br />

This course describes the history of nursing as a<br />

profession. The role of the licensed practical nurse as a<br />

member of the healthcare team is emphasized. Legal<br />

and ethical responsibilities, communication strategies,<br />

health and wellness concepts and client education are<br />

discussed.<br />

Pn104 – PerSOnaL and vOCatIOnaL<br />

adjUStMentS II<br />

15 Lecture Contact Hrs; 1.5 Qtr Credits<br />

This course incorporates vocational adjustments for the<br />

licensed practical nurse as she/he prepares to enter the<br />

work place. employability skills, issues surrounding<br />

the selection of a job, professional growth through<br />

continuing education and professional organizations,<br />

legal and ethical issues, as well as communication<br />

skills are presented.<br />

Prerequisites: PN103<br />

Pn105 – IndIvIdUaL, FaMILy, and<br />

COMMUnIty<br />

INSTRuCTIONAL HOuR PROGRAM:<br />

40 Contact Hrs (30 Lecture; 10 Clinical)<br />

CREDIT HOuR PROGRAM:<br />

35 Contact Hrs (25 Lecture; 10 Clinical); 2.5 Qtr Credits<br />

This course will present the student with knowledge<br />

of the health of individuals, families and the<br />

community, as well as the nursing implications of<br />

health maintenance. Basic human needs, family role,<br />

culture, and stress and adaptation are concepts basic<br />

to this course.<br />

Pn106 – PharMaCOLOgy<br />

65 Lecture/15 Lab/30 Clinical Contact Hrs; 8.0 Qtr Credits<br />

This course provides basic concepts relating to the<br />

administration of medicine. The role and history<br />

of regulatory agencies such as the Food and Drug<br />

Administration (FDA) are discussed. Students<br />

are introduced to calculations performed in the<br />

preparation of medications to be administered to the<br />

client. Adult and pediatric variations are discussed.<br />

Prerequisites: PN100, PN101, PN102, PN107<br />

Pn107 – FUndaMentaLS OF nUrSIng I<br />

60 Lecture/30 Lab Contact Hrs; 7.5 Qtr Credits<br />

An introduction to the scope of practice as it relates to<br />

practical nursing is presented. The course provides an<br />

introduction to the technical clinical skills necessary<br />

for beginning patient care. Units one through five<br />

in the textbook and workbook will be presented in<br />

this course. Students are provided hands-on skill<br />

practice in the on-campus laboratory as well as in<br />

selected healthcare settings. CPR training is provided<br />

in the classroom in emergency cardiac care for adult<br />

and pediatric emergencies, including AeD Program.<br />

Certification is provided by the American Safety<br />

and health institute. hiV/AiDS training is also<br />

provided on campus, which includes information<br />

that will help students understand what blood-borne<br />

pathogens are and how risks of exposure can be<br />

reduced for themselves and others. The hiV/AiDS<br />

training assists in satisfying the requirements of the<br />

U.S. Department of Labor, OShA Blood-borne<br />

Pathogens Standard Certification provided by the<br />

American Safety and health institute.<br />

Prerequisites: PN100, PN101, PN102, PN111<br />

Pn108 – FUndaMentaLS OF nUrSIng II<br />

30 Lecture/60 Clinical Hrs; 5.0 Qtr Credits<br />

This course builds on the concepts developed in<br />

Fundamentals of nursing i. Units six through nine in<br />

the textbook and workbook will be presented in this<br />

course. it provides a continuation of technical clinical<br />

skill competencies. Clinical skills are practiced in the<br />

on-campus lab and in a variety of health care settings.<br />

Prerequisites: PN107<br />

Pn109 – nUrSIng OF ChILdren<br />

30 Lecture/60 Clinical Contact Hrs; 5.0 Qtr Credits<br />

This course will provide the student with the basic<br />

knowledge of pediatric nursing. The student will<br />

learn to provide nursing care utilizing a familycentered<br />

approach. The course focuses on the premise<br />

that children belong to a family, a community,<br />

and a culture with unique psychological, physical,<br />

social, spiritual, developmental and emotional needs.<br />

Students are taught to recognize the specific health<br />

problems pertinent to developmental stages.<br />

Prerequisites: PN100, PN101, PN107, PN108, PN114<br />

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Pn110 – MentaL heaLth COnCePtS<br />

55 Lecture Contact Hrs; 5.5 Qtr Credits<br />

This course will introduce the concepts of alterations<br />

in mental health, and will include basic discussion of<br />

psychopathology and nursing response.<br />

Pn111 – gerOntOLOgy COnCePtS<br />

40 Lecture/15 Clinical Contact Hrs; 4.5 Qtr Credits<br />

This course provides a theoretical overview of<br />

concepts relative to the aging adult. it provides an<br />

introduction to the impact of aging on society and the<br />

healthcare industry overall. The course investigates<br />

the demographics of aging in America, legislative<br />

issues affecting older adults as well as the Theories<br />

of Aging. Body systems, aging, and related nursing<br />

interventions complete the course objectives.<br />

Corequisites: PN100, PN101<br />

Pn112 – MedICaL-SUrgICaL nUrSIng I<br />

30 Lecture/220 Clinical Contact Hrs; 10.0 Qtr Credits<br />

This course continues building on concepts and skills<br />

developed in Fundamentals of nursing i & ii. in<br />

Medical-Surgical nursing i, the nursing process is<br />

introduced as a means to integrate knowledge from<br />

previous courses with new material related to changes<br />

in the body caused by disease states or alterations in<br />

function of different body systems (pathophysiology).<br />

Units one through seven in the text book and<br />

workbook will be presented in this course. The clinical<br />

component of the course will focus on the role of the<br />

practical nurse in delivery of health care in a variety<br />

of settings. emphasis will be placed on circumstances<br />

related to the adult client. Concepts such as legal and<br />

ethical considerations, therapeutic communication,<br />

body systems dysfunction, diet therapy, medication,<br />

and nursing documentation will be presented. Acute<br />

and chronic disorders, terminal illness, and death will<br />

be explored.<br />

Prerequisites: PN100, PN106, PN107, PN108<br />

Pn113 – MedICaL-SUrgICaL nUrSIng II<br />

30 Lecture/220 Clinical Contact Hrs; 10.0 Qtr Credits<br />

This course is a continuation of Medical-Surgical<br />

nursing i. Students are placed in a variety of health<br />

care agencies for clinical practice objectives. Students<br />

are providing care of one to three clients under<br />

the direction of a licensed registered nurse. Theory<br />

objectives continue to identify physical pathology in<br />

the body systems. Units eight through fifteen in the<br />

text book and workbook will be presented in this<br />

course. Discussions of terminal illness, rehabilitation<br />

services, pain management, hospice care and death<br />

are continued.<br />

Prerequisites: PN112<br />

Pn114 – MaternaL-neWBOrn nUrSIng<br />

30 Lecture/60 Clinical Contact Hrs; 5.0 Qtr Credits<br />

This course provides the student with the basic<br />

knowledge of care of child-bearing families with<br />

comprehensive discussions of family-centered care,<br />

wellness, health promotion, and illness prevention.<br />

The student will be exposed to the family-centered<br />

maternity and newborn care philosophy in that he/<br />

she with focus on the physical, social, psychological,<br />

spiritual and economic needs of the entire family unit<br />

while providing nursing care.<br />

Prerequisites: PN100, PN101, PN107, PN108<br />

surgical Technology<br />

courses<br />

St110 – IntrOdUCtIOn tO SUrgICaL<br />

teChnOLOgy<br />

50 Contact Hrs (30 Lecture, 20 Lab); 4.0 Qtr Credits<br />

This course is an introduction to the field of surgical<br />

technology. The development of the profession and<br />

the process of certification will be presented. Students<br />

will learn organizational, physical, and safety aspects<br />

of hospitals and surgical suite. Legal, medical, ethical<br />

issues and needs of each patient population are learned.<br />

Students will also learn basic instrumentation and<br />

surgical environment hazards.<br />

Corequisite: ST116<br />

St111 – MICrOBIOLOgy FOr the SUrgICaL<br />

teChnICIan<br />

50 Contact Hrs (30 Lecture, 20 Lab); 4.0 Qtr Credits<br />

This course explores the significance of<br />

microorganisms in health and disease. Students learn<br />

basic microbiology to understand the disease process<br />

and its relation to aseptic technique. Methods of<br />

disinfection and sterilization are learned, as well as<br />

steps for cleaning and wrapping surgical instruments<br />

and supplies<br />

Prerequisite(s): BIO101A, BIO102A, ST110, ST116<br />

St112 – PrInCIPLeS and PraCtICe OF<br />

SUrgICaL teChnOLOgy<br />

80 Contact Hrs (40 Lecture, 40 Lab); 6.0 Qtr Credits<br />

This course prepares the student to perform patient<br />

care procedures related to the surgical environment.<br />

The basic components of this course are biomedical<br />

science, aseptic technique, general patient care<br />

and safety, surgical pharmacology and anesthesia,<br />

instrumentation, equipment and supplies, wound<br />

healing sutures, needles, stapling devices, and surgical<br />

case management.<br />

Prerequisite(s): BIO101A, BIO102A, ST110, ST116<br />

St113 – PharMaCOLOgy and aneStheSIa<br />

FOr the SUrgICaL teChnICIan<br />

50 Contact Hrs (30 Lecture, 20 Lab); 4.0 Qtr Credits<br />

This course will introduce the student to surgical<br />

pharmacology and anesthesia. Students learn<br />

medications commonly used in surgery. Procedures<br />

for proper identification and handling are emphasized.<br />

Basic mathematical calculations and conversions will<br />

be explained.<br />

Prerequisite(s): BIO101A, BIO102A, ST116<br />

St114 – BIOMedICaL SCIenCeS FOr the<br />

SUrgICaL teChnICIan<br />

70 Contact Hrs (30 Lecture, 40 Lab); 5.0 Qtr Credits<br />

This course provides a broad base of knowledge in the<br />

sciences of physics, robotics, and electricity. Students<br />

will gain an understanding of how these technologies<br />

are essential in the surgical environment.<br />

Prerequisite(s): ST116<br />

St116 – the LangUage OF MedICIne<br />

40 Contact Hrs (40 Lecture, 0 Lab); 4.0 Qtr Credits<br />

A presentation of the language of medicine for<br />

the surgical technician. instruction includes word<br />

construction, definition, and the application of terms.<br />

Prerequisite(s): None<br />

St118 – generaL SUrgICaL PrOCedUreS<br />

70 Contact Hrs (30 Lecture, 40 Lab); 5.0 Qtr Credits<br />

This course is designed to provide the student<br />

knowledge in various surgical procedures including<br />

General, OB/GYn, Genitourinary and Laparoscopy<br />

along with the other endoscopies of these specialties.<br />

The student will have an understanding of the theory<br />

and hands-on applications. Lab time will allow the<br />

student to utilize critical thinking skills and apply<br />

kinetic experience.<br />

Prerequisite(s): BIO101A, BIO102A, ST110, ST111, ST112,<br />

ST114, ST116; Corequisite: ST113<br />

St119 – SPeCIaLty SUrgery teChnIqUeS<br />

and PrOCedUreS<br />

70 Contact Hrs (30 Lecture, 40 Lab); 5.0 Qtr Credits<br />

This course is designed to provide the student<br />

knowledge in various surgical procedures including<br />

ear, nose and Throat (enT), Maxillofacial, head<br />

and neck, Orthopedics, hand, Knee and Foot,<br />

Arthroscopy, Plastic and Reconstructive, with Burn<br />

Surgical specialty procedures. The student will<br />

develop an understanding of the theory and hands-on<br />

applications. Lab time will allow the student to utilize<br />

critical thinking skills and apply kinetic experience.<br />

Prerequisite(s): BIO101A, BIO102A, ST110, ST111, ST112,<br />

ST113, ST114, ST116<br />

St120 – advanCed SUrgICaL PrOCedUreS<br />

70 Contact Hrs (30 Lecture, 40 Lab); 5.0 Qtr Credits<br />

This course is designed to provide the student<br />

knowledge in various surgical procedures including<br />

neuro, Spine, Peripheral Vascular, Thoracic,<br />

Bronchoscopy, Mediastinoscopy, Thoracoscopy,<br />

Cardiac, Ophthalmic (eyes) and Pediatrics surgical<br />

specialties. The student will have an understanding of<br />

the theory, principles and hands on applications. Lab<br />

time will allow the student to utilize critical thinking<br />

skills and apply kinetic experience.<br />

Prerequisite(s): BIO101A, BIO102A, ST110, ST111, ST112,<br />

ST113, ST114, ST116<br />

St200 – SUrgICaL eXternShIP I<br />

250 Contact Hrs (250 Externship); 8.0 Qtr Credits<br />

This course is intended to introduce the student to<br />

the practice of surgical technology. The focus of this<br />

course is on skills that are specifically those of the first<br />

scrub role. it is anticipated that this course will be<br />

taught in an active hands-on manner. The principles<br />

are to be integrated with the practice at all times.<br />

The student has to complete 250 instructional hours<br />

and successfully participate in 80 cases in order to<br />

satisfactorily complete this externship.<br />

Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of all in-school coursework<br />

must be completed prior to externship.<br />

St201 – SUrgICaL eXternShIP II<br />

250 Contact Hrs (250 Externship); 8.0 Qtr Credits<br />

in this final phase of the externship, while still under<br />

the supervision of the surgical team, take on a more<br />

independent role. Students are expected to actively<br />

participate in the intra-operative stage of surgery,<br />

while still performing supervised preoperative and<br />

postoperative duties. Students continue to maintain<br />

weekly case records. Students must produce<br />

documentation of their 45 surgical procedures<br />

required for successful program completion. Upon<br />

completion of the term, students will demonstrate<br />

entry-level proficiency in general surgery and specialty<br />

services.<br />

Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of ST200 – Surgical<br />

Externship I<br />

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general Information<br />

Pharmacy Technician Lab, fern Park campus<br />

Accreditations, Licensures, Approvals . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24<br />

Statement of Ownership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24<br />

fP<br />

s<br />

Programs marked with this symbol apply only to the Fern Park campus.<br />

Programs marked with this symbol apply only to the Seminole campus.<br />

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general Information<br />

accreditations, Licensures, approvals<br />

INSTITUTIONAL ACCREDITATION<br />

accreDITIng Bureau of heaLTh eDucaTIon<br />

schooLs (aBhes)<br />

7777 LeesBurg PIke, sTe 314<br />

faLLs church Va 22043<br />

(703) 917-9503<br />

PROGRAM ACCREDITATIONS<br />

fP DENTAL ASSISTANT DIPLOMA PROGRAM<br />

The Dental Assistant program is programmatically accredited<br />

by the Commission on Dental Accreditation. The Commission<br />

is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the United<br />

States Department of education. The Commission on Dental<br />

Accreditation can be contacted at:<br />

coMMIssIon on DenTaL accreDITaTIon<br />

211 easT chIcago aVenue<br />

chIcago, IL 60611<br />

(312) 440-4653<br />

The Commission on Dental Accreditation will review complaints<br />

that relate to a program’s compliance with the accreditation<br />

standards. The Commission is interested in the sustained quality<br />

and continued improvement of dental-related education programs<br />

but does not intervene on behalf of individuals or act as a court of<br />

appeal for treatment received by patients or individuals in matters<br />

of admission, appointment, promotion or dismissal of faculty, staff<br />

or students. A copy of the appropriate accreditation standards<br />

and/or the Commission’s policy and procedure for submission of<br />

complaints may be obtained by contacting the Commission at<br />

211 east Chicago Avenue, Chicago, iL 60611-2678 or by calling<br />

1-800-621-8099, extension 4653.<br />

s SURGICAL TECHNOLOGy DIPLOMA PROGRAM<br />

Programmatic accreditation is granted by ABheS. Contact<br />

information is listed above.<br />

fP SURGICAL TECHNOLOGy DEGREE PROGRAM<br />

Programmatic accreditation is granted by ABheS. Contact<br />

information is listed above.<br />

LICENSURES<br />

<strong>Lincoln</strong> <strong>Technical</strong> institute – Fern Park Campus (License #1577)<br />

and <strong>Lincoln</strong> <strong>Technical</strong> institute – Seminole Campus (License<br />

#3204) are licensed by<br />

coMMIssIon for InDePenDenT eDucaTIon (cIe)<br />

325 W gaInes sTreeT sTe 1414<br />

TaLLahassee fL 32399-0400<br />

(850) 245-3200 or<br />

Toll free (888) 224-6684<br />

APPROVALS<br />

fLorIDa sTaTe BoarD of nursIng<br />

4052 BaLD cyPress Way, BIn hc02<br />

TaLLahassee fL 32399-3257<br />

fLorIDa sTaTe BoarD of DenTIsTry<br />

(for eXPanDeD funcTIons/raDIoLogy)<br />

4052 BaLD cyPress Way, BIn c06<br />

TaLLahassee fL 32399-3257<br />

statement of ownership<br />

<strong>Lincoln</strong> <strong>Technical</strong> institute is owned and operated by new<br />

england institute of Technology at Palm Beach, inc., a wholly<br />

owned subsidiary of <strong>Lincoln</strong> educational Services Corporation.<br />

The major officers and administrators of the corporation are:<br />

Shaun e. McAlmont, President/CEO<br />

Scott M. Shaw, Executive Vice President & CAO<br />

Cesar Ribeiro, Senior Vice President & CFO<br />

Kenneth Swisstack, Corporate Secretary<br />

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admissions Policies<br />

Dental assistant Lab, fern Park campus<br />

Admissions Requirements and Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . 26<br />

International Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26<br />

Health Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26<br />

Background Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26<br />

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admissions Policies<br />

All applicants to <strong>Lincoln</strong> <strong>Technical</strong> institute must possess a<br />

strong motivation to become qualified healthcare personnel and be<br />

willing to dedicate themselves to their program of study.<br />

admissions requirements and<br />

Procedures<br />

Applicants may apply for admission to the <strong>Lincoln</strong> <strong>Technical</strong><br />

institute at the main campus located in Fern Park, Florida (407-<br />

673-7406) or at the non-main campus (727-547-1822) located in<br />

Seminole, Florida.<br />

An applicant must have at a minimum either a high school<br />

diploma or have received a General equivalency Diploma (GeD)<br />

in order to be enrolled at the <strong>School</strong>. Prior to start of class, the<br />

<strong>School</strong> must receive a copy of the high school diploma, an official<br />

high school transcript showing graduation date received directly<br />

from the high school, or proof of obtaining a GeD. <strong>Lincoln</strong><br />

<strong>Technical</strong> institute does not have advanced placement and does<br />

not give credit for experiential learning.<br />

The admission procedure is as follows:<br />

1. interview with an admissions representative;<br />

2. Tour the facility;<br />

3. Complete the <strong>School</strong> admissions application;<br />

4. Complete an enrollment agreement and pay an registration fee.<br />

5. Criminal records and/or certain background issues may present<br />

a barrier to employment in certain fields. Applicants may be<br />

denied admission as a student if after screening it is determined<br />

that employment after graduation is not possible due to<br />

background issues.<br />

Applicants who do not have a high <strong>School</strong> Diploma or GeD<br />

Certificate may also be admitted as Regular Students in selected<br />

programs such as Medical Assistant, Medical Assistant with Basic<br />

X-Ray, Medical Office Assistant, Basic X-Ray Technician, and<br />

Surgical Technologist, provided they can demonstrate they have<br />

the Ability to Benefit (ATB) from the education or training offered<br />

by successfully passing a nationally Recognized Admissions Test<br />

administered by an independent test proctor before enrolling<br />

in school. Applicants may be required to participate in support<br />

training as a result of their testing score.<br />

in addition to the above procedures, for those students<br />

interested in the Practical nursing program, the Surgical<br />

Technology Associate of Applied Science Degree program, or<br />

the Surgical Technology program, the applicant must take the<br />

following pre-admission test administered by a staff member:<br />

• Practical Nursing program applicants (Fern Park campus only)<br />

must take the TeAS (Test of essential Academic Skills) preadmission<br />

test.<br />

• Surgical Technology Associate of Applied Science Degree program<br />

applicants (Fern Park campus only) must take the hOBeT (health<br />

Occupations Basic entrance Test) pre-admission test and make a<br />

composite score of at least 60%.<br />

• Surgical Technology program applicants must take the Wonderlic<br />

Scholastic Level exam pre-admission test and obtain a passing score<br />

of at least 17.<br />

Applicants applying for admission into the Dental Assistant<br />

program must have at a minimum either a high school diploma<br />

or have received a General equivalency Diploma (GeD) in<br />

order to be enrolled in the Dental Assistant program. Prior to<br />

start of class, the <strong>School</strong> must receive a copy of the high school<br />

diploma, an official high school transcript showing graduation<br />

date received directly from the high school, or proof of obtaining<br />

a GeD. <strong>Lincoln</strong> <strong>Technical</strong> institute does not have advanced<br />

placement and does not give credit for experimental learning.<br />

Once the admissions procedure has been completed, the<br />

admissions documents are sent to the <strong>School</strong> Director for<br />

review. The <strong>School</strong> Director reviews the admissions file to<br />

ensure the applicant has met the admission requirements. if<br />

the applicant does not meet the criteria set by the <strong>School</strong>,<br />

the applicant is notified by mail and all monies paid will be<br />

returned within 30 days.<br />

There is a registration fee for all other programs. if the<br />

application is withdrawn within three (3) days after signing<br />

the enrollment agreement, the fee is refunded; otherwise, if<br />

the Director of Admissions is notified in writing of future<br />

enrollment interest, it will be held valid toward reapplying for<br />

admissions for one year. This fee is refunded if the program is<br />

cancelled by the <strong>School</strong>.<br />

International students<br />

international students must meet the same admission<br />

requirements as U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Students are<br />

also required to provide an official secondary school transcript with<br />

a certified english translation of the transcript in addition to other<br />

requirements. The <strong>School</strong> will evaluate the translated transcript<br />

to determine if the high school graduation from the school the<br />

applicant attended is equivalent to a high school graduation in the<br />

United States. The <strong>School</strong> recommends contacting the Admissions<br />

Office for additional information including immigration<br />

requirements such as student visas and financial requirements.<br />

health requirements<br />

All students must complete a Physician’s Statement form,<br />

which can be obtained from the Admissions Office, prior to the<br />

start of the class. Failure to submit this form may cause a delay in<br />

the enrollment process.<br />

The hospital system including doctors’ offices that are affiliated<br />

with them, require employees to have certain injections and tests/<br />

examinations. Accordingly, all students must have their medical<br />

requirements met prior to going out on clinical or externship.<br />

Although not currently an admissions requirement, students<br />

are encouraged to obtain the required immunizations and tests/<br />

examinations for their chosen program of study prior to entering<br />

the <strong>School</strong>. See Immunization Requirements Prior to Clinicals for<br />

specific information on immunization and other health-related<br />

requirements based on program of study.<br />

Background check<br />

Students will be subject to a background check, depending<br />

on the program, as many facilities do not allow students with<br />

positive background screenings into the clinical or externship area.<br />

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financial<br />

Information<br />

Most students<br />

who attend LTI<br />

benefit from<br />

some type of<br />

financial aid.<br />

Financial aid<br />

is available<br />

to those who<br />

qualify.<br />

Pharmacy Technician Lab, fern Park campus<br />

Financial Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28<br />

How to Apply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28<br />

Eligibility Requirements for Federal Title IV Funds. . . . . . .28<br />

Financial Aid Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28<br />

Types of Federal Financial Aid Available for Those Who Qualify. 28<br />

Payments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28<br />

Other Financial Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28<br />

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program . . . . . . . . . . 28<br />

Employer Reimbursement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28<br />

Veterans Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28<br />

Agency Funding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29<br />

Return of Title IV Funds Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29<br />

Cancellation Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29<br />

The Refund Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29<br />

State of Florida Refund Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29<br />

Institutional Refund Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29<br />

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financial Information<br />

financial aid<br />

<strong>Lincoln</strong> <strong>Technical</strong> institute believes that students and their<br />

families have the primary responsibility for educational costs.<br />

however, we realize that many families are unable to immediately<br />

fund the entire cost of education. To that end, <strong>Lincoln</strong> <strong>Technical</strong><br />

institute participates in Federal Title iV financial assistance<br />

programs to aid students for those who qualify in their cost<br />

of education. Many of our students supplement Title iV aid<br />

with other financial assistance programs such as employer<br />

reimbursement, veteran benefits, agency sponsorship, and other<br />

educational funding sources.<br />

<strong>Lincoln</strong> <strong>Technical</strong> institute recommends that students apply for<br />

financial aid as early as possible in order to allow sufficient time for<br />

application processing. Financial Aid is awarded on an academic<br />

year basis, therefore it may be necessary to re-apply for aid each<br />

academic year. Students may have to apply for aid more than<br />

once in a calendar year, depending on their dates of enrollment.<br />

Students who need additional information should contact the<br />

Financial Aid Office.<br />

how To apply<br />

Students should complete a Free Application for Federal Student<br />

Aid (FAFSA) each award year they attend. Students may apply on<br />

line at www.fafsa.ed.gov or call the Financial Aid Office to<br />

request a paper FAFSA.<br />

eligibility requirements for federal<br />

Title IV funds<br />

Generally, an applicant may be eligible for Federal Title iV<br />

financial assistance if the following requirements listed below<br />

are met:<br />

• Be enrolled at least half-time as a regular student in any of the<br />

school’s eligible programs;<br />

• Be a U.S. Citizen or eligible non-citizen;<br />

• Not be in default on any federally-guaranteed student loan;<br />

• Not owe a repayment on any federal grant;<br />

• Must possess a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent.<br />

financial aid staff<br />

<strong>Lincoln</strong> <strong>Technical</strong> institute has a full-time Financial Aid Office<br />

staff available to help students with financing their education. Our<br />

Financial Aid Advisors will assist applicants in determining the<br />

amount and type of financial aid they qualify for.<br />

Types of federal financial aid<br />

available for Those Who Qualify<br />

FEDERAL PELL GRANTS<br />

Federal Pell Grants are need-based awards that do not have<br />

to be repaid. The award amount varies depending on a student’s<br />

eligibility, and students are eligible to apply for each award year<br />

they attend.<br />

FSEOG (FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL<br />

OPPORTUNITy GRANTS)<br />

These funds are for students with exceptional financial need.<br />

Priority is given to Federal Pell Grant recipients. Funds depend on<br />

availability at the school.<br />

FEDERAL DIRECT SUBSIDIzED LOANS<br />

These need-based, low-interest loans are made by the federal<br />

government or by a lender such as a bank, credit union, or savings<br />

and loan association to students attending school at least halftime.<br />

The loan limits are based on the student’s grade level. They<br />

are interest-free until they go into repayment six months after the<br />

student’s last day of attendance or while the student is attending at<br />

least half time.<br />

FEDERAL DIRECT UNSUBSIDIzED LOANS<br />

These low-interest loans are made by the federal government<br />

or by a lender such as a bank, credit union, or savings and loan<br />

association generally to “independent” students attending school at<br />

least half-time. Students do not have to demonstrate financial need<br />

to obtain this loan and loan limits are based on the student’s grade<br />

level. Although the loan goes into repayment six months after the<br />

student’s last day of attendance, interest begins accruing as soon as<br />

the funds are disbursed.<br />

FEDERAL DIRECT PLUS LOANS OR FEDERAL PLUS LOANS<br />

These loans enable parents without adverse credit to borrow from<br />

the federal government or a lender such as a bank, credit union, or<br />

savings and loan association for each “dependent” student enrolled<br />

at least half-time. The loan limit is your cost of attendance, minus<br />

any other financial aid you receive. Generally, repayment begins<br />

within 60 days after the loan is fully disbursed.<br />

Payments<br />

Tuition accounts must be current prior to the start of clinical/<br />

externship. Students who experience difficulty meeting financial<br />

obligations should arrange to meet with the Student Accounts<br />

Representative to assist with fulfilling financial agreement to<br />

the school.<br />

other financial aid<br />

For families who do not qualify for Title iV aid or who need<br />

additional funds to meet their educational costs, there are many<br />

funding sources that offer educational financing programs. Other<br />

sources of funds may be available to students who qualify including<br />

private lenders, scholarships, etc. The Financial Aid Office has<br />

details on a number of available financing options.<br />

Various lending institutions offer loans to help cover the<br />

difference between the cost of education and the amount of federal<br />

eligibility. A co-signer may be required to meet the lender’s credit<br />

criteria. interest rates may be variable and are typically based on the<br />

prime rate or Treasury Bill rate. Contact the Financial Aid Office<br />

for more information.<br />

florida Bright futures scholarship<br />

Program<br />

Students are encouraged to apply for Bright Future Scholarships<br />

by submitting a completed Florida Financial Aid Application<br />

during the last year in high school. For more information, go to the<br />

following website:<br />

http://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/ssfaD/bf/<br />

employer reimbursement<br />

Many employers have programs that reimburse students for<br />

educational costs. Students should contact the personnel office at<br />

their place of employment to determine if such funding is available<br />

for attendance at the school.<br />

Veterans Benefits<br />

The <strong>Lincoln</strong> <strong>Technical</strong> institute campuses located in Fern Park<br />

and Seminole are approved by the state approving agency for<br />

veterans training. Applications for Veteran’s education Benefits<br />

are available at the Financial Aid Office or from the Veterans<br />

Administration Office. Approval of training benefits to be awarded<br />

is the responsibility of the Veterans Administration. inquiries<br />

should be directed to them at http://www.gibill.va.gov or call<br />

them at 1-888-442-4551.<br />

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financial Information<br />

agency funding<br />

<strong>Lincoln</strong> <strong>Technical</strong> institute is approved for participation in<br />

Workforce investment Act (WiA). information can be obtained<br />

from the agency or from the Office of Admissions.<br />

return of Title IV funds Policy<br />

Federal regulations regarding repayment of Federal Financial<br />

Aid has changed the formula for calculating the amount of<br />

aid a STUDenT may retain when a STUDenT withdraws.<br />

STUDenTS who withdraw from all classes prior to completing<br />

more than 60% of an enrollment term will have their eligibility<br />

for Federal Aid recalculated based on the percentage of the term<br />

completed, which shall be calculated as follows:<br />

# of calendar days completed by student<br />

total # of calendar days in term<br />

The total number of calendar days in a term excludes any<br />

scheduled breaks of 5 days or more.<br />

Please note that students are responsible for any balance owed to<br />

<strong>Lincoln</strong> <strong>Technical</strong> institute as a result of the repayment of Federal<br />

aid funds.<br />

if a student is entitled to a post-withdrawal loan disbursement,<br />

the borrower must respond to the school’s notice of the intended<br />

disbursement within 14 days.<br />

Refunds will be processed and sent to the pupil no later than 30<br />

days after the school determined withdrawal date.<br />

The policy of <strong>Lincoln</strong> <strong>Technical</strong> institute is to distribute the<br />

proceeds of refunds to the origination source in the following<br />

order, up to the net amount disbursed: 1 – unsubsidized Federal<br />

Stafford Loan (FFEL)/Direct; 2 – Subsidized Federal Stafford<br />

Loan (FFEL)/Direct; 3 – Federal Perkins Loan Program;<br />

4 – Federal (FFEL)/Direct Graduate Plus Loan; 5 – Federal<br />

(FFEL)/Direct Parent Plus Loan; 6 – Federal Pell Grant;<br />

7 – Academic competitiveness Grant (AcG); 8 – National<br />

Science & Mathematics Access to retain talent (SMArt);<br />

9 – Federal Supplemental Educational opportunity Grant<br />

(FSEoG); 10 – teacher Education Assistance for college and<br />

Higher Education Grant (tEAcH). The student’s eligibility for<br />

a state grant and agency funding will be calculated independently<br />

of the refund process upon the student’s withdrawal from school.<br />

if a credit balance still remains after the above process has been<br />

completed, the school will honor the student’s authorization to<br />

reduce their Federal loan obligation. if the school does not possess<br />

a Federal loan reduction authorization, the remaining credit balance<br />

will be returned to the student.<br />

cancellation Policy<br />

1. ThRee (3) DAY CAnCeLLATiOn POLiCY:<br />

All monies will be refunded in full under any one of the<br />

following conditions:<br />

a. Rejection of the enrollment Agreement by the SChOOL.<br />

b. Receipt by the SChOOL, within three (3) business days<br />

of the contract signing, of written notification that the<br />

STUDenT wishes to cancel, even if instruction has begun.<br />

if the applicant is a minor, the cancellation notice must be<br />

signed by a parent or guardian. (The postmark date will be<br />

effective date of cancellation.)<br />

2. CAnCeLLATiOn AFTeR ThRee (3) DAY PeRiOD:<br />

a. After the three (3) day period mentioned in Paragraph 1b,<br />

the Registration Fee is non-refundable.<br />

b. After the STUDenT starts SChOOL, the SChOOL will<br />

refund tuition and fees according to the following schedule.<br />

The refund Process<br />

The refund process is a two step procedure. in step one, <strong>Lincoln</strong><br />

<strong>Technical</strong> institute will calculate the percentage of the Federal<br />

Title iV aid that has been earned by the student in accordance with<br />

34 CFR 668.22 of the Federal regulations. The second step of the<br />

process will establish the total charges incurred by the student for<br />

the training received through the last day of attendance. <strong>Lincoln</strong><br />

<strong>Technical</strong> institute will calculate this portion of the refund by<br />

utilizing the state refund policy.<br />

in conformance with Federal regulation, the school will<br />

distribute the proceeds from step one to the origination source in<br />

the following order, up to the net amount disbursed:<br />

1. Unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loan (FFeL)/Direct<br />

2. Subsidized Federal Stafford Loan (FFeL)/Direct<br />

3. Federal Perkins Loan Program<br />

4. Federal (FFeL)/Direct Graduate Plus Loan<br />

5. Federal (FFeL)/Direct Parent Plus Loan<br />

6. Federal Pell Grant<br />

7. Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG)<br />

8. national Science & Mathematics Access to Retain Talent<br />

(SMART)<br />

9. Federal Supplemental educational Opportunity Grant<br />

(FSeOG)<br />

10. Teacher education Assistance for College and higher<br />

education Grant (TeACh)<br />

To obtain a refund of unearned tuition, STUDenTS are<br />

requested to complete a Student Withdrawal Request, available<br />

from the SChOOL office.<br />

<strong>Lincoln</strong> <strong>Technical</strong> institute will distribute any refund proceeds<br />

from step two in the following manner: Reduce the outstanding<br />

Federal loan obligation first in the order listed above.<br />

The student’s eligibility for a state grant and agency funding<br />

will be calculated independently of the refund process upon the<br />

student’s withdrawal from school.<br />

if a credit balance still remains after the above process has been<br />

completed, the school will honor the student’s authorization to<br />

reduce their Federal loan obligation. if the school does not possess<br />

a Federal loan reduction authorization, the remaining credit<br />

balance will be returned to the student.<br />

state of florida refund Policy<br />

• <strong>Lincoln</strong> <strong>Technical</strong> <strong>Institute</strong> issues refunds/returns of funds paid for<br />

the period of financial obligation if the student withdraws prior to<br />

the conclusion of the add/drop period which shall be no less than<br />

ten (10) percent of the period for which the student is financially<br />

committed, or one week, whichever is less. if the student withdraws<br />

before the end of the drop/add period, the student will be refunded<br />

all tuition and fees, as well as any funds paid for supplies, books or<br />

equipment which can be and are returned to the institution.<br />

• These funds shall be refunded within forty-five (45) days of the date<br />

of withdrawal, defined as the date on which the student notifies<br />

the school of the withdrawal, or of the date on which the school<br />

determines that the student has withdrawn.<br />

Institutional refund Policy<br />

• A student who was in attendance for over 10% but within 25% of<br />

the academic term, will be responsible for the entire academic term<br />

charge for fees, and 50% of the academic term charge for tuition.<br />

• A student who was in attendance for over 25% but within 50% of<br />

the academic term, will be responsible for the entire academic term<br />

charge for fees, and 75% of the academic term charge for tuition.<br />

• A student who was in attendance for over 50% of the academic term,<br />

will be responsible for the entire academic term charge for fees, and<br />

100% of the academic term charge for tuition.<br />

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general student<br />

Information<br />

Basic X-ray Technician Lab, fern Park campus<br />

<strong>Official</strong> Document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31<br />

Campus Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31<br />

Placement Assistance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31<br />

Dress Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31<br />

Immunization Requirements Prior to Beginning Clinicals . . . 31<br />

Smoking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31<br />

Littering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31<br />

Automobiles/Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31<br />

The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act . . . . . . . . . . 31<br />

Student Complaint/Grievance Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . 32<br />

<strong>School</strong> Closings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32<br />

Harassment Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32<br />

<strong>Official</strong> Student Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33<br />

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Programs marked with this symbol apply only to the Fern Park campus.<br />

Programs marked with this symbol apply only to the Seminole campus.<br />

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official Document<br />

This <strong>School</strong> <strong>Catalog</strong> provides the academic programs, school<br />

policies and specific requirements for all students attending<br />

<strong>Lincoln</strong> <strong>Technical</strong> institute. The <strong>Catalog</strong> in effect at the time<br />

of the student’s enrollment is the governing document during<br />

his/her attendance. Students are expected to be familiar with<br />

the information presented in this <strong>School</strong> <strong>Catalog</strong>, including<br />

supplements and addenda, and with all school policies. By enrolling<br />

in <strong>Lincoln</strong> <strong>Technical</strong> institute, students agree to accept and abide<br />

by the terms stated in the <strong>Catalog</strong>.<br />

campus security<br />

<strong>Lincoln</strong> <strong>Technical</strong> institute is committed to providing a crimefree<br />

environment. The <strong>School</strong> does not employ its own security<br />

personnel, and therefore relies on state and local law enforcement<br />

personnel for any serious security efforts. Since the school is open<br />

to the public, and not restricted to students and employees, people<br />

should take the same precautions regarding personal safety and<br />

possessions that they take in other public locations. Students of<br />

<strong>Lincoln</strong> <strong>Technical</strong> institute should report any crimes that occur on<br />

campus to the <strong>School</strong> Director, Director of education/education<br />

Coordinator, or a Program Director.<br />

The <strong>School</strong> publishes an annual security report each year<br />

by October 1st, which contains the statistics concerning the<br />

occurrence of specific types of crimes for the three most recent<br />

calendar years. A copy of the most recent annual security report as<br />

filed with the U.S. Department of education may be obtained from<br />

the Director of Admission or the <strong>School</strong> Director during regular<br />

business hours.<br />

A Daily incidents Log is available to anyone requesting it from<br />

the Registrar’s Office. Statistics from this log, if any, are used to<br />

compile the annual security report. Students or employees making<br />

a report of a crime may request confidentiality, but the school does<br />

not guarantee that confidentiality will always be possible. There<br />

may be occasions when the reporter will need to be identified to<br />

those people participating in an investigation.<br />

in accordance with Megan’s Law, any person who is found to be<br />

a sexual predator, habitual sex offender, or sexual oriented offender,<br />

and resides in Florida must now register with the State of Florida.<br />

Anyone interested in obtaining the information of registered sex<br />

offenders can access the following website:<br />

http://offender.fdle.state.fl.us/offender/search.jsp<br />

Placement assistance<br />

The Career Services Office assists students with resumés<br />

and interviewing skills and in obtaining employment in areas<br />

of specialized training. Although not possible to guarantee<br />

employment, the Career Services Office attempts to provide job<br />

leads and send students and graduates on interviews until initial<br />

employment is achieved. Placement data may be obtained from<br />

the Career Services Office. The Career Services Office phone<br />

number is (407) 673-7406 for Fern Park and (727) 547-1822<br />

for Seminole.<br />

Dress code<br />

<strong>School</strong> rules and regulations include dressing in a manner<br />

appropriate to the healthcare service industry. Students are<br />

responsible for maintaining a clean and neat appearance at all times.<br />

<strong>Lincoln</strong> <strong>Technical</strong> institute requires students to be dressed<br />

in the standard uniform consisting of a clean, wrinkle-free<br />

scrub suit during their training in the classroom and clinical/<br />

externship assignments. The scrub outfit will be the color<br />

designated by the program.<br />

The following items are the only articles authorized to be worn<br />

with the scrub uniform:<br />

• A solid white short sleeve T-shirt or cotton turtleneck jersey may be<br />

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worn under the uniform top. Tuck shirt hem into scrub pants so that<br />

it does not hang below scrub top.<br />

• A plain solid white or class color scrub warm-up jacket or cardigan<br />

sweater is acceptable. White lab coats are also recommended.<br />

• Students wearing v-neck scrub tops MUST wear a round neck<br />

WhiTe tee-shirt.<br />

• Shoes will be either white tennis shoes or nursing shoes, low-heeled<br />

and closed toe with white laces and clean/polished. White socks/<br />

stockings are required.<br />

Makeup should be applied lightly and tastefully. Students must<br />

keep hair off the collar and away from the face. extreme hair<br />

coloring is not allowed while at school or at clinical/externship<br />

sites except for operating room caps. Only short, well-groomed<br />

beards or neatly trimmed mustaches are permitted. Fingernails<br />

must be short and clean; clear nail polish is acceptable. Artificial<br />

nails are nOT allowed due to the high rate of infection they can<br />

be responsible for spreading.<br />

One set of POST earrings up to ¼ inch diameter may be<br />

worn (in the ear lobe). hoop or dangle earrings of any size are<br />

not allowed. necklaces, if worn, must be long enough to remain<br />

hidden under scrub top. Visible body-piercing jewelry/apparatus<br />

(including tongue rings) are not allowed. All exposed tattoos must<br />

be covered. Tattoos that extend below this point (to the wrist/<br />

hands) may make it difficult to find clinical sites for these students<br />

as well as permanent employment. Students who report to class out<br />

of uniform will be required to leave class, and will not be allowed<br />

to return to class until proper uniform is worn.<br />

Immunization requirements Prior to<br />

Beginning clinicals<br />

Students are required to receive a tuberculosis test (PPD), at least<br />

2 of the 3 hepatitis B inoculations, CPR (BLS) training, a four<br />

hour hiV training class, and hiPPA training prior to beginning<br />

their clinical externships. Practical nursing and Dental Assistant<br />

students are also required to receive MMR and tetanus injections.<br />

smoking<br />

<strong>Lincoln</strong> <strong>Technical</strong> institute is a smoke-free facility. Designated<br />

smoking areas are located outdoors. Smoking materials must be<br />

properly disposed of in the appropriate receptacles.<br />

Littering<br />

Students are responsible for depositing trash into the receptacles<br />

provided in the classrooms, break areas, and outdoors.<br />

automobiles/Parking<br />

<strong>Lincoln</strong> <strong>Technical</strong> institute is not responsible for lost, damaged<br />

or stolen property from vehicles belonging to students.<br />

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Students should park in the outer perimeter of the<br />

parking area (those not close to the buildings). Students<br />

with handicapped documentation or doctor statements<br />

requiring limited walking must present the documentation<br />

to the <strong>School</strong> Director before parking in other than areas<br />

specified above.<br />

There is ample off-street parking with access to the front and<br />

back of the building.<br />

The family education rights and<br />

Privacy act<br />

The Family education Rights and Privacy Act (FeRPA) protects<br />

the privacy of student records by requiring prior written consent<br />

before disclosing personally identifiable information to a third<br />

party. it affords students the following rights with respect to their<br />

financial and educational records:


general student Information<br />

• The right to inspect and review the student’s records within 45 days<br />

of the day the school receives a request for access.<br />

• The right to request the amendment of the student’s education<br />

records that the student believes is inaccurate or misleading.<br />

• The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable<br />

information contained in the student’s records, except to the extent<br />

that FeRPA authorizes disclosure without consent.<br />

• The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education<br />

concerning alleged failure by the school to comply with the<br />

requirements of FeRPA.<br />

<strong>Lincoln</strong> <strong>Technical</strong> institute requires written permission from<br />

the student in order to release any information from an individual<br />

education record. however, FeRPA allows schools to disclose<br />

those records, without consent, to the following parties or under<br />

the following conditions (34 CFR 99.31):<br />

• <strong>School</strong> officials with legitimate educational interest;<br />

• Other schools to which a student is transferring;<br />

• Specified officials for audit or evaluation purposes;<br />

• Appropriate parties in connection with financial aid to a student;<br />

• Organizations conducting certain studies for or on behalf of the<br />

school;<br />

• Accrediting organizations;<br />

• To comply with a judicial order or lawfully issued subpoena<br />

• Appropriate officials in cases of health and safety emergencies, and<br />

state and local authorities, within a juvenile justice system, pursuant<br />

to specific state law.<br />

<strong>Lincoln</strong> <strong>Technical</strong> institute may disclose, without consent,<br />

“directory” information such as student’s name, address, telephone<br />

number, date and place of birth, honors and awards, and dates<br />

of attendance. Students who do not wish the school to disclose<br />

directory information about them must notify the Registrar within<br />

one week of the start of the program of study.<br />

Students have the right to file a complaint with the U.S.<br />

Department of education concerning alleged failures by the<br />

<strong>Lincoln</strong> <strong>Technical</strong> institute to comply with the requirements of<br />

FeRPA. The name and address of the Office that administers<br />

FeRPA is:<br />

faMILy PoLIcy coMPLIance offIce<br />

u.s. DeParTMenT of eDucaTIon<br />

600 InDePenDence aVenue, sW<br />

WashIngTon, Dc 20202-4605<br />

student complaint/grievance<br />

Procedure<br />

Conflicts are best resolved when people utilize basic<br />

communication skills, common sense, and discretion. A student<br />

whose views differ from those of an instructor should first try to<br />

resolve the difference with the instructor involved. if a satisfactory<br />

solution cannot be obtained, the student should request an<br />

interview with the Department Manager.<br />

Students who have concerns of a non-academic nature are urged<br />

to consult with the office of the executive Director. This office<br />

will refer the student to the proper department and will assist the<br />

student as necessary.<br />

if a student does not feel that the school has adequately<br />

addressed a complaint or concern by following the above measures,<br />

the student may consider contacting:<br />

LIncoLn eDucaTIonaL serVIces<br />

ProBLeM resoLuTIon hoTLIne<br />

1-800-806-1921<br />

coMMIssIon for InDePenDenT eDucaTIon<br />

325 W gaInes sTreeT, suITe 1414<br />

TaLLahassee, fL 32399-0400<br />

(850) 245-3200 or (888) 224-6684<br />

Or, students may contact the school’s accrediting body at the<br />

following address and telephone number:<br />

accreDITIng Bureau of heaLTh eDucaTIon<br />

schooLs (aBhes)<br />

7777 LeesBurg PIke, suITe 314 norTh<br />

faLLs church, Va 22043<br />

(703) 917-9503<br />

www.abhes.org<br />

The federal contact for student loan issues is:<br />

fsa oMBuDsMan<br />

830 fIrsT sTreeT, ne fourTh fLoor<br />

WashIngTon, Dc 20202-5144<br />

(877) 557-2575<br />

www.ombudsman.ed.gov<br />

school closings<br />

in case of severe weather or hazardous conditions, the school<br />

closing will be announced by the school’s communication system,<br />

Lincalert.<br />

harassment Policy<br />

<strong>Lincoln</strong> <strong>Technical</strong> institute (LTi) steadfastly opposes all forms<br />

of unlawful discrimination and harassment in the classroom<br />

environment. The Title iX and 504 Coordinator is the executive<br />

Director of the school who can be reached at the address and<br />

telephone number located within each school’s catalog. The<br />

Title iX Coordinator is responsible for overseeing each school’s<br />

compliance with Title iX, including the prompt and equitable<br />

response to complaints.<br />

LTi will not permit any form of sexual harassment in the<br />

classroom environment, or tolerate any such conduct that has<br />

the purpose or effect of interfering with an individual’s school<br />

performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive<br />

school environment. LTi recognizes that sexual harassment is<br />

a violation of state and federal law and this policy reaffirms our<br />

commitment that all students should be able to enjoy a school<br />

environment free from all forms of discrimination, including<br />

sexual harassment.<br />

Although no guidelines can define sexual harassment with<br />

complete clarity, the following definition is provided as a<br />

guideline of what is and is not prohibited conduct.<br />

Sexual harassment is defined as offensive, unwelcome or<br />

unwanted sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other<br />

conduct of a sexual nature (whether verbal, written, physical or<br />

visual) when:<br />

1. Submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or<br />

implicitly a term or condition of an individual’s education.<br />

2. Submission to or rejection to such conduct by an individual<br />

is used as the basis for educational decisions affecting the<br />

individual.<br />

3. Such conduct has the purpose of effect or interfering with<br />

an individual’s educational performance or creating an<br />

intimidating, hostile, or offensive classroom environment.<br />

in certain circumstances, unlawful sexual harassment may<br />

also include conduct of a nonsexual nature that creates an<br />

intimidating, hostile, or offensive classroom environment, to<br />

the extent that conduct is directed towards an individual merely<br />

because of that person’s sex.<br />

This policy covers all students and employees of LTi, as well as<br />

any third parties conducting business on our premises. Thus, LTi<br />

will not tolerate, condone, or allow sexual harassment, whether<br />

engaged in by fellow students, employees, or nonemployees<br />

(including vendors or visitors) who conduct business with<br />

the company. LTi requires reporting of all complaints of<br />

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discrimination, on the basis of sex, including complaints of sexual<br />

harassment, to the Title iX Coordinator even if the allegations<br />

may also raise criminal or other disciplinary concerns.<br />

if you believe you are the victim of such harassment, you<br />

should report the incident immediately to your teacher. if you<br />

are uncomfortable with reporting any incident to your teacher,<br />

you may report an incident to the executive Director, who is the<br />

Title iX Coordinator for the school and can be reached at the<br />

address and phone in each school’s catalog. All complaints will be<br />

impartially investigated and kept confidential to the maximum<br />

extent possible. An impartial investigation may include interviews<br />

with all witnesses reasonably likely to have relevant information<br />

and provides the parties with the opportunity to present witnesses<br />

and other evidence and to review records. Criminal investigations<br />

related to the same or similar grievances do not necessarily<br />

obviate the need for an investigation by LTi regarding alleged<br />

Title iX violations. Any employee or student confirmed to have<br />

harassed another student will be subject to disciplinary action, up<br />

to and including termination/expulsion.<br />

LTi will take reasonable interim measures to prevent the<br />

occurrence or recurrence of any harassment, to provide a safe and<br />

nondiscriminatory environment for students, and to the extent<br />

provided by law without impeding the investigation, to protect<br />

the confidentiality of complainants, the accused, and witnesses.<br />

LTi will take reasonable, timely, and effective corrective<br />

action to correct the effects on any complainant and others<br />

of any sexual harassment confirmed by LTi’s investigation,<br />

to eliminate to the extent reasonably possible any hostile<br />

environment that has been created, and to prevent the<br />

recurrence of any confirmed sexual harassment.<br />

LTi prohibits any form of retaliation against a student<br />

filing a complaint under this policy or assisting in the<br />

company’s investigation.<br />

all students have the same rights, privileges and<br />

opportunities and are required to meet the same<br />

standards of conduct and performance regardless of race,<br />

age, religion, sex, national origin, nationality, citizenship,<br />

disability, sexual orientation, marital status or any other<br />

legally protected class.<br />

further, students have a right to attend school in an<br />

environment free of harassment, whether racial, sexual<br />

or on any other basis described above. harassment may<br />

be verbal, physical, written or visual.<br />

LTi is an equal opportunity educator that does not<br />

discriminate on any of the above bases. educational opportunities<br />

are open to all qualified applicants solely on the basis of their<br />

experience, aptitude, and ability. This policy applies to all<br />

educational actions. in short, the company does not discriminate<br />

against anyone on any basis that is prohibited by law.<br />

official student communication<br />

<strong>Lincoln</strong> <strong>Technical</strong> institute’s official web-based student portal<br />

(MycampusLinc) and student email accounts are an official<br />

means of communication to all full and part-time students enrolled<br />

in credit bearing classes. All such students are required to activate<br />

MycampusLinc portal and @my<strong>Lincoln</strong>.edu email accounts.<br />

<strong>Official</strong> LTi communications may include, but are not limited to,<br />

registration information, reminders of important dates associated<br />

with key financial aid and financial obligations as well as academic<br />

progress notifications.<br />

<strong>Lincoln</strong> <strong>Technical</strong> institute expects that students shall receive<br />

and read their electronic communications on a frequent and<br />

timely basis. Failure to do so shall not absolve the student from<br />

knowing of and complying with the contents of all electronic<br />

communications, some of which will be time-critical.<br />

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academic<br />

Information<br />

student resource center, fern Park campus<br />

Class Schedules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35<br />

Diploma and Degree Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35<br />

Student Conduct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35<br />

Attendance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35<br />

Make-Up Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36<br />

Consultation and Tutoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36<br />

Course and Academic Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36<br />

Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36<br />

Satisfactory Academic Progress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36<br />

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36<br />

Qualitative Measure of Progress<br />

(Grade Point Average). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37<br />

Quantitative Measures of Progress<br />

(Pace of Progression and Maximum Time Frame) . . . . .37<br />

Evaluation Period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37<br />

Failure to Meet Standards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37<br />

Appeals and Probation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37<br />

Notification of Status and Appeal Results . . . . . . . . . . 38<br />

Reinstatement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38<br />

Treatment of Grades and Credits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38<br />

Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38<br />

Transcripts (Progress Records and Degree Audits) . . . . . . . 39<br />

Transfer Credits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39<br />

Externship Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39<br />

Withdrawals and Incomplete Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39<br />

Repeat Failures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39<br />

Grade Appeal Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39<br />

Leave of Absence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39<br />

Re-entrance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40<br />

Graduation Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40<br />

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class schedules<br />

Students can enroll at any time during the year. Class starting<br />

dates are scheduled at frequent intervals to enable students to start<br />

moving toward their career goals as soon as possible. Class size<br />

is limited so that each student can receive the personal attention<br />

so vital to successful mastery of the skills and understanding of<br />

the subject at hand. The school reserves the right to alter hours<br />

of attendance and/or starting dates when deemed necessary. Such<br />

changes will not alter the program costs or refund policy stated<br />

in the enrollment agreement. if conditions beyond the control of<br />

the school require postponement of a starting date or temporary<br />

suspension of classes, appropriate adjustments will be made to<br />

provide students all the instruction to which they are entitled under<br />

the terms of the enrollment agreement. Students who have enrolled<br />

but have not started attending school will, upon request, be issued<br />

a refund of monies paid if postponement of classes extends beyond<br />

the next class starting date. For specific start and end dates, consult<br />

the individual campus Academic Calendar addendums.<br />

Diploma and Degree Programs<br />

We offer career training to help students prepare for jobs in the<br />

industry:<br />

• For the person wanting comprehensive training geared towards<br />

succeeding as a professional technician, the school offers diploma<br />

programs which prepare students for entry-level positions in their<br />

chosen field.<br />

• For the person wanting training that enables graduates to seek<br />

employment in a wide variety of management, technical, and<br />

administrative positions the occupational and associates degree<br />

program is available for the field of study they have chosen.<br />

Rules and Regulations vary by state. The diploma or associates<br />

degree conferred by the schools are in accordance with the<br />

Commission for independent education.<br />

For a description of the subject matter covered in each course,<br />

please refer to the curricula on pages 7 through 17.<br />

student conduct<br />

Students are required to comply with all Student and Safety<br />

Regulations. Failure to adhere to and observe <strong>School</strong> Regulations<br />

and Policy may result in probation or immediate dismissal.<br />

Conduct which may be considered unsatisfactory includes but is not<br />

limited to the following:<br />

• Excessive absenteeism, tardiness or leaving class early. Students are<br />

also expected to put forth a reasonable effort to learn. Acts such as<br />

loafing, horseplay, failure to pay attention and carry out instructions,<br />

or poor attendance are not tolerated. Students who arrive after the<br />

official school starting time will be considered as late. if a student<br />

must leave prior to the official end of class time, he/she must notify<br />

the instructor and/or education Department. Class attendance is<br />

closely monitored by the school, and unless, they contact the school<br />

first, students who are absent from class will be contacted.<br />

• Student conduct which disrupts classes or interferes with the<br />

progress of other students.<br />

• Theft of property belonging to the <strong>School</strong>, other students or<br />

employees. (in addition to termination, theft may be reported to<br />

civil authorities.)<br />

• Any act resulting in defacing or destruction of <strong>School</strong> property and/<br />

or property of others including other students.<br />

• Fighting in or near the school premises.<br />

• Possession or consumption of alcohol or illegal substances on or near<br />

school premises.<br />

• Possessing firearms, fireworks, ammunition, or weapons is a<br />

violation of schools rules and state laws. (in addition to termination,<br />

illegal substance abuse will be reported to proper authorities.)<br />

• Personal conduct at any time or place which may, in the judgment<br />

of the <strong>School</strong> staff, cast a bad reflection on the <strong>School</strong> and its wellearned<br />

reputation.<br />

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• We oppose all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment<br />

in the school environment. harassment and discrimination can<br />

take many forms including but not limited to, racial slurs, ethnic<br />

jokes, disparaging or insensitive remarks about an individual’s<br />

religion, age, gender, physical ability or sexual orientation, physical<br />

or verbal threats, or sexual harassment. none of these, or any other<br />

form of harassment, including cyber-bullying, or discrimination is<br />

acceptable in the school environment. All allegations of harassment<br />

or discrimination are fully investigated. Students found to have<br />

engaged in this behavior are subject to disciplinary action up to and<br />

including expulsion from school.<br />

• Any student creating a hazard; immoral conduct, or disturbance in<br />

the surrounding neighborhood. Reckless driving and / or squealing<br />

tires near the school or places of residence are prohibited.<br />

• The campus computer systems and networks are provided for<br />

student use as a part of the academic program. All students have<br />

a responsibility to use <strong>Lincoln</strong> educational Services computer<br />

systems and networks in an ethical and lawful manner. The<br />

intentional misuse and abuse of computer and internet resources<br />

is not permitted. This includes, but is not limited to, purposely<br />

visiting inappropriate and non-academic Web sites which promote<br />

or advocate illegal or unethical behavior; visiting inappropriate<br />

and non-academic Web sites for personal business; downloading<br />

graphics or other pictures, images, or information not related<br />

to academic curricula; inappropriate and non-academic use of<br />

email; inappropriate and non-academic use of chat rooms; and<br />

inappropriate and non-academic use of school software.<br />

• In keeping with accepted industry and shop safety hazards, jewelry<br />

must be evaluated for safety risks when in the lab or shop. hanging<br />

earrings, necklaces, rings, or bracelets may pose a safety risk. if in<br />

the judgment of school staff, a safety hazard exists, a jewelry item in<br />

question must be either removed or covered with protective clothing.<br />

• The campus has an established a dress code for students in all<br />

programs which is in accordance with industry expectations and in<br />

consideration of professional standards.<br />

• We expect honesty from students in presenting all of their academic<br />

work. Students are responsible for knowing and observing accepted<br />

principles and procedures of research and writing in all academic<br />

work, including term paper writing, lab manual and/or workbook<br />

completion and test taking.<br />

• Misrepresenting the school’s programs, policies, or activities of<br />

members of the staff or of other students is prohibited.<br />

• Cell phones and/or other electronic recording or communication<br />

devices are not allowed to be operated in any classroom or lab area<br />

without the expressed permission of the instructor.<br />

attendance<br />

The technical nature of the training and graduate employability<br />

goals of the programs offered requires that students attend classes<br />

on a regular basis. Our expectation is that students will attend all<br />

sessions for courses in which they are registered. Class attendance<br />

is monitored daily commencing with the student’s first official day<br />

of attendance and a student will be considered withdrawn from a<br />

course or courses when any of the following criteria are met:<br />

• The sixth consecutive day of absence from classes;<br />

• The fourteenth consecutive calendar day of absence (two weeks) while<br />

school is in session (class or externship);<br />

• Cumulative absences prevent the student’s ability to master the course<br />

content during the remainder of the scheduled course, term, or<br />

semester as determined by the course syllabus.<br />

Approved employment interviews (established per school policy)<br />

are not counted as absences for attendance purposes.<br />

The following documented absences may be considered on appeal<br />

as excused absences. if approved the student will be allowed to<br />

make up any work missed, however, the make-up time cannot be<br />

applied to their course attendance percentage:<br />

• court appearance – Applicable only when a student is<br />

mandated to appear in court for an action in which he/she is a


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third party or witness. Documentation will be required.<br />

• Military Duty – All military personnel requesting an excused<br />

absence must submit a copy of their orders to the campus<br />

education Department prior to the missed time.<br />

• Illness – in the event a student suffers personal illness, either<br />

a written doctor’s note excusing participation in school or<br />

documentation of the stay in the hospital will be required.<br />

• Bereavement – in the event of the death of an immediate or<br />

extended family member and not to exceed 4 days or 25 % of the<br />

scheduled course. Documentation (e.g. newspaper notice, funeral<br />

notice, obituary, or church handout) is required.<br />

• Jury Duty – Documentation required (stamped jury duty form<br />

from court).<br />

Documentation of the above approved absences should be<br />

presented to the education Department upon returning to school<br />

or in advance when applicable.<br />

Cases of extenuating circumstances may be considered and<br />

absences excused by the Campus President/executive Director/<br />

Director of education / Academic Dean or designee and in the<br />

form of signed documentation or verifiable email from the student<br />

and if the student demonstrated comprehension of the course<br />

content missed.<br />

<strong>Lincoln</strong> campuses offering Practical nursing programs adhere to<br />

a more disciplined Attendance Policy. Please refer to the nursing<br />

handbook for an explanation of the nursing Attendance Policy.<br />

Students receiving funds from any state or federal agency may<br />

be subject to the additional attendance requirements of that<br />

specific agency.<br />

Make-up Policy<br />

Make-up work is only permitted when a student has an excused<br />

absence. The excused absence form must be approved by the<br />

campus education Department before the work can be assigned<br />

and/or accepted. Make-up work may only be used to affect a<br />

course grade. Make-up work may not be used to raise attendance<br />

percentage in a course. Make-up work must be completed no later<br />

than 14 calendar days after the completion of the course, and<br />

must be specifically for assignments missed while out for excused<br />

absences.<br />

in the case of school closure due to inclement weather or other<br />

natural disaster, make-up sessions will be scheduled to present and/<br />

or review material not incorporated into the remaining scheduled<br />

days. The campus will attempt to schedule make-up classes at times<br />

that fit within the students’ schedule.<br />

consultation and Tutoring<br />

Students and graduates may consult with the <strong>School</strong> faculty<br />

at any time about program or course problems. Students who<br />

require additional assistance with their work may obtain<br />

individual tutoring from the faculty outside of class hours.<br />

Arrangements for special tutoring must be made with the<br />

campus education Department. The tutoring schedule is posted<br />

in all classrooms throughout the school.<br />

sTuDenTs WITh DIsaBILITIes<br />

<strong>Lincoln</strong> <strong>Technical</strong> institute is dedicated to providing<br />

opportunities for all qualified students, to participate fully in<br />

the academic environment. LTi does not discriminate or deny<br />

access to an “otherwise qualified” student with a disability. An<br />

“otherwise qualified” student with a disability is one who meets<br />

the essential institutional, academic and technical standards<br />

requisite to admission, participation, and completion of our<br />

programs. it is the responsibility of the student to request an<br />

accommodation and to follow the processes set forth in this policy.<br />

Without a request for an accommodation, it cannot be given.<br />

Likewise, a student with a disability who chooses not to have<br />

any accommodations is under no obligation to seek or obtain one.<br />

Students who are seeking disability support services are required<br />

to submit documentation to verify eligibility under Section<br />

504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with<br />

Disabilities Amendment Act of 2008 (ADAA).<br />

course and academic Measurement<br />

The instructional hours listed for each of the programs in this<br />

catalog are included in compliance with State and Veteran’s training<br />

requirements and are predicated on regular attendance, successful<br />

completion of each course in the program without repetition or<br />

make-up work and excluding holidays that occur during the period<br />

of attendance. An instructional hour is defined as a minimum of 50<br />

contact minutes within any scheduled 60 minute period.<br />

Academic progress is based on quarter credits earned. A quarter<br />

credit hour is earned by demonstration of proficiency in the<br />

application of the technical knowledge and skills covered during<br />

10 scheduled hours of classroom lecture, 20 scheduled hours of<br />

supervised laboratory or 30 scheduled hours of workplace practice.<br />

grading<br />

Grading is based on the student’s class work and lab/shop work,<br />

and the results of written and performance tests. An average<br />

is taken of all grades in any marking period and must be at a<br />

specified CGPA or above to be considered making satisfactory<br />

academic progress.<br />

grade Percentage equivalent grade Points<br />

a 90-100 4.0<br />

B 80-89 3.0-3.9<br />

c 70-79 2.0-2.9<br />

D 60-69 1.0-1.9<br />

f Below 60 0.0<br />

I IncoMPLeTe (requires make-up work) 0.0<br />

W WIThDraWaL n/a<br />

Tr<br />

P<br />

Transfer creDIT–indicates the school accepted credit<br />

earned for previous postsecondary education at an<br />

institution other than a <strong>Lincoln</strong> educational services<br />

school. “Tr” is not considered in computing the grade<br />

Point average.<br />

Pass–for externship or remediation courses. “P” is not<br />

considered in computing the grade Point average.<br />

* Indicates that the course was repeated.<br />

satisfactory academic Progress<br />

2.0<br />

n/a<br />

INTRODUCTION<br />

Federal regulations require the institution to monitor the<br />

academic progress of each student who applies for financial aid<br />

and to certify that each student is making satisfactory academic<br />

progress toward a degree or diploma. in accordance with those<br />

regulations, the institution has established standards of Satisfactory<br />

Academic Progress (SAP) that include qualitative, quantitative<br />

and incremental measures of progress. Students bear primary<br />

responsibility for their own academic progress and for seeking<br />

assistance when experiencing academic difficulty. Academic<br />

advisement, tutoring, and mentoring programs are all available.<br />

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QuaLITaTIVe Measure of Progress<br />

(graDe PoInT aVerage)<br />

All students are required to meet the minimum cumulative grade<br />

point average (CGPA) shown on the chart below. Grades of “A”,<br />

“B”, “C”, “D”, and “F” will be included in the CGPA calculation.<br />

The following Qualitative Measure of Progress chart is applicable<br />

to all programs except Practical nursing:<br />

QUALITATIVE MEASURE OF PROGRESS (GPA)<br />

PrograM InTerVaLs<br />

(Based on total published program credits)<br />

MInIMuM reQuIreD<br />

graDe PoInT aVerage<br />

BELOW 25% 1.50<br />

25% TO


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the school within two business days of being notified.<br />

• The appeal must include an explanation of the special, unusual or<br />

extenuating circumstances causing undue hardship that prevented<br />

the student from making satisfactory academic progress.<br />

• The appeal must also include what has changed in the student’s<br />

situation that would allow the student to demonstrate satisfactory<br />

academic progress at the end of the next evaluation period.<br />

• Supporting documentation beyond the written explanation is<br />

required.<br />

• Initial consideration of appeals will be undertaken by the Appeal<br />

Committee which will minimally consist of the Academic Dean<br />

and Director of Financial Aid. The Campus executive Director may<br />

appoint additional members as deemed appropriate.<br />

• Appeals that are approved must contain an academic plan that, if<br />

followed, ensures the student would be able to meet satisfactory<br />

academic progress standards by a specific point in time.<br />

saP/fa ProBaTIonary sTaTus<br />

A student who has successfully appealed shall be placed on<br />

SAP/FA Probation for one evaluation period. if, at the end of the<br />

next evaluation period, a student on SAP/FA Probation status:<br />

• Has met both the institution’s cumulative grade point average and<br />

pace of progression standards, the student shall be returned to<br />

good standing.<br />

• Has not met the institution’s cumulative grade point average and<br />

pace of progression standards but has met the conditions specified<br />

in his/her academic plan, the student shall retain his/her financial<br />

aid and registration eligibility under a probationary status for a<br />

subsequent evaluation period.<br />

• Has not met the institution’s cumulative grade point average<br />

and pace of progression standards and has also not met the<br />

conditions specified in his/her academic plan, the student shall<br />

be re-assigned a SAP/FA Suspension status immediately upon<br />

completion of the evaluation.<br />

noTIfIcaTIon of sTaTus anD aPPeaL resuLTs<br />

sTaTus noTIfIcaTIon<br />

Students are notified in writing (letter or email) when the<br />

evaluation of satisfactory academic progress results in warning,<br />

financial aid suspension, or probation. The notice includes the<br />

conditions of the current status and the conditions necessary<br />

to regain eligibility for financial aid. notice of financial aid<br />

suspension also includes the right and process necessary to<br />

appeal suspension.<br />

aPPeaL resuLT noTIfIcaTIon<br />

Students are notified in writing (letter or email) of the results of<br />

all appeals. Approved appeals include the conditions under which<br />

the appeal is approved and any conditions necessary to retain<br />

eligibility for registration and financial aid. Denied appeals include<br />

the reason for denial.<br />

reInsTaTeMenT<br />

A student who has been suspended from financial aid eligibility<br />

may be reinstated after an appeal has been approved or the<br />

minimum cumulative GPA and pace of progression standards have<br />

been achieved. neither paying for their own classes nor sitting<br />

out a period of time is sufficient in and of itself to re-establish a<br />

student’s financial aid eligibility.<br />

TreaTMenT of graDes anD creDITs<br />

credits: The unit by which academic work is measured.<br />

registered (attempted) credits: The total number of credits for<br />

which a student is officially enrolled in each term.<br />

cumulative registered credits: Cumulative registered<br />

credits are the total number of credits registered for all terms of<br />

enrollment at the school, including summer terms and terms for<br />

which the student did not receive financial aid.<br />

earned credits: earned credits include grades of “A”, “B”, “C”,<br />

“D” and “P”. They are successfully completed credits that count<br />

towards the required percentage of completion as defined by the<br />

quantitative measure.<br />

attempted, noT earned: Grades of “F”, “i”, “nP”, “W” (or<br />

a blank/missing) will be treated as credits attempted but nOT<br />

successfully completed (earned).<br />

audited courses: Audited courses are not aid eligible courses and<br />

are not included in any financial aid satisfactory academic progress<br />

measurements.<br />

repeat credits: Repeat credits are credits awarded when a<br />

student repeats a course in order to improve a grade. A student<br />

may repeat a class as allowed by the institution. The institution<br />

will determine, based on its Repeated Courses policy, which<br />

grade will become the grade calculated in the GPA. All repeated<br />

credits are included in the pace of progression and maximum time<br />

frame calculations.<br />

Transfer credits: Transfer credits are credits earned at another<br />

institution which are accepted by this school. Transfer credits<br />

which are accepted by the institution and are applicable to the<br />

student’s program of study shall be counted as credits attempted<br />

and completed for calculation of pace of progression and<br />

maximum time frame. Grades associated with these credits are not<br />

included in calculating CGPA.<br />

Withdraw: The mark of “W” (withdrawal) is assigned when a<br />

student withdraws from a class. it is not included when calculating<br />

grade point average or earned credits. Thus, it does not impact<br />

CGPA but does negatively impact earned credits and, therefore,<br />

negatively impacts the student’s pace of progression.<br />

Incompletes: The mark of “i” (incomplete) is a temporary grade<br />

which is assigned only in exceptional circumstances. it will be<br />

given only to students who cannot complete the work of a course<br />

on schedule because of illness or other circumstances beyond their<br />

control. An “i” grade will automatically become an “F” (failing)<br />

grade if requirements to complete course work have not been<br />

satisfactorily met within 14 days of the original course end date.<br />

instructors have the option of setting an earlier completion date for<br />

the student. A grade of “i” is not included when calculating grade<br />

point average or earned credits. Thus, it does not impact CGPA<br />

but does negatively impact earned credits and, therefore, negatively<br />

impacts the student’s pace of progression.<br />

DefInITIons<br />

academic Plan. A student who successfully appeals for<br />

reinstatement will be required by the institution to complete,<br />

during their probationary period, specific requirements contained<br />

in an academic plan developed for that student by the institution.<br />

saP/fa Probation status. A student who has successfully<br />

appealed shall be placed on SAP/FA Probation for one evaluation<br />

period. if, at the end of the next evaluation period, a student on<br />

financial aid probation status:<br />

• Has met the institution’s cumulative grade point average and pace of<br />

progression standards, the student shall be returned to good standing.<br />

• Has not met the institution’s cumulative grade point average and<br />

pace of progression standards but has met the conditions specified<br />

in his/her academic plan, the student shall retain his/her financial<br />

aid and registration eligibility under a probationary status for a<br />

subsequent evaluation period.<br />

• Has not met the institution’s cumulative grade point average and<br />

pace of progression standards and has also not met the conditions<br />

specified in his/her academic plan, the student shall be suspended<br />

from financial aid and may be subject to dismissal.<br />

saP/fa suspension status. A student on SAP/FA Suspension<br />

status is not eligible to register or receive financial aid. Students<br />

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who have been suspended may regain their eligibility only through<br />

the institution’s appeal process or when they are again meeting the<br />

institution’s satisfactory academic progress cumulative grade point<br />

average and pace of progression standards.<br />

saP/fa Warning status. Students on SAP/FA Warning<br />

are eligible to receive financial aid for one evaluation period<br />

despite a determination that the student has not met either an<br />

institution’s grade point average standard, or pace of progression<br />

standard, or both.<br />

• If at the end of the warning period a student who has been on<br />

SAP/FA Warning status has met both the institution’s cumulative<br />

grade point average and pace of progression standards, the warning<br />

status is ended and the student is returned to good standing.<br />

• If at the end of the warning period a student who has been on<br />

SAP/FA warning status has not met either the institution’s<br />

cumulative grade point average or pace of progression standards,<br />

the student’s financial aid shall be suspended and the student may<br />

be subject to dismissal.<br />

Transcripts (Progress records and<br />

Degree audits)<br />

Following a review by the <strong>School</strong>, grade reports (unofficial<br />

transcripts and/or degree audits) are issued to the student upon<br />

completion of each course or term. individual grade records<br />

are permanently maintained for each Student and are open for<br />

inspection in accordance with the Family educational Rights and<br />

Privacy Act of 1974.<br />

The student will receive an official transcript upon graduation.<br />

Requests for official transcripts while in school or additional copies<br />

of official transcripts after graduation or replacement diplomas/<br />

degrees must be submitted in writing to the school. Contact the<br />

school’s Business Office for a current schedule of fees, or visit<br />

www.lincolnedu.com/consumerinfo.<br />

Transfer credits<br />

The school’s programs are career oriented in nature with<br />

objectives designed to prepare graduates for immediate employment<br />

in their chosen field of study upon graduation. Students seeking to<br />

continue their education at other post secondary institutions should<br />

be aware that the school does not claim or guarantee that credit<br />

earned here will transfer to another institution and acceptance<br />

of the credit earned here is determined at the sole discretion<br />

of the institution in which the student desires to transfer his/<br />

her credits. Students are advised to obtain information from all<br />

institutions they are considering attending in order to understand<br />

each institution’s credit acceptance policies. it is the student’s<br />

responsibility to confirm whether or not credits earned at this<br />

campus will be accepted by another school.<br />

Applicants with previous experience or formal post-secondary<br />

education training in the field for which they have elected to enroll<br />

may be granted credit toward the completion of the program based<br />

on an evaluation of their experience and proficiency in that field.<br />

Applicants who request credit for previous training or experience<br />

must apply prior to starting school.<br />

Transfer applicants must submit an official transcript from<br />

their former institution that clearly indicates the courses taken,<br />

grades achieved and credits awarded. All credits transferred from<br />

applicable courses must have an earned grade of “C” or better. Or,<br />

the applicant must produce an up-to-date professionally recognized<br />

certification along with a verifiable history of employment relating<br />

to the course. Or, the applicant must pass the mid-term and final<br />

written and practical exams for the course(s) with a grade of “C”<br />

or better. The student will receive the appropriate corresponding<br />

numerical grade for the results of the testing. There is generally a<br />

nominal charge for the administration of the testing.<br />

Regardless of the number of transfer credits awarded, all<br />

students must complete a minimum of 50% of the credits required<br />

for graduation through actual attendance for all programs taken.<br />

externship requirements<br />

in order to participate in the non-didactic part of the program,<br />

• Students must have achieved the minimum requirement of a<br />

cumulative grade point average of 2.0. Students whose GPA<br />

is less than a 2.0 after completing the academic portion of the<br />

program will be required to repeat classes with less than a 2.0,<br />

in order to improve the cumulative grade point average to a 2.0<br />

CGPA and qualify for the externship. Students with less than<br />

the required 2.0 CGPA will be placed on probation during this<br />

time period.<br />

• An approved resumé.<br />

• For many of the programs, students must submit to a<br />

background check prior to the start of their last course, module,<br />

or class. An unfavorable result may preclude a student from<br />

participating in the externship portion of the program, resulting<br />

in the student being withdrawn from school.<br />

Withdrawals and Incomplete grades<br />

A “W”ithdrawal is given to students who stop attending during<br />

a course/term/semester/trimester. These students must retake<br />

the entire course/term/semester/trimester. A “W” will not be<br />

calculated in the cumulative GPA, but count as an attempt for<br />

satisfactory progress.<br />

An “i”ncomplete is given to students who do not complete a test<br />

or required course work due to a documented excused absence.<br />

The student has a maximum of 14 days to complete the course<br />

work, the school may require less time in certain circumstances. if<br />

the coursework is not completed in the specified time, the student<br />

will receive a zero for the assignment which will be averaged into<br />

the GPA.<br />

repeat failures<br />

Based on scheduling availability, a student will be allowed to<br />

repeat one failed course at no additional tuition charge provided<br />

the student graduates and providing the repeat will not prevent<br />

the student from completing the program in the maximum time<br />

permitted by the <strong>School</strong>’s Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy.<br />

Students who fail the same course twice will be terminated<br />

except in the case of verifiable extenuating circumstances. in such<br />

cases, a student may be granted permission by the education<br />

Department to enroll in the course for a third time if the<br />

circumstances are thoroughly documented.<br />

grade appeal Policy<br />

Any student wishing to have a course grade reviewed must<br />

appeal in writing. Grade Appeal Forms are available from the<br />

education Office. initially the appeal should be given to the faculty<br />

member who awarded the grade. if satisfaction is not obtained, the<br />

student should then appeal to the education Supervisor who after<br />

reviewing with an Academic Review Panel, will respond in writing<br />

with a binding decision.<br />

Leave of absence<br />

The granting of a Leave of Absence (LOA) must be in<br />

accordance with guidance contained in Accreditation, State, and<br />

Federal regulations. in compliance with these regulations a student<br />

may be granted a number of Leaves during any twelve month<br />

period provided that the cumulative number of days of LOA’s<br />

do not exceed 180 calendar days. The length of any one LOA is<br />

at the discretion of campus management. The student must state<br />

the specific reason for the LOA on the Leave of Absence Request<br />

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academic Information<br />

Form, and have an exit interview with the education Department<br />

to determine what is in the best interest of the student.<br />

if the absence from school exceeds the officially approved date of<br />

return the student will be withdrawn from school. Any unearned<br />

financial aid credited to the student’s account will be refunded.<br />

Reinstatement of financial aid will require a new application and<br />

routine processing time. in addition, the student will be required to<br />

complete a new enrollment agreement (contract) at the tuition rate<br />

in effect on the date of re-application.<br />

re-entrance<br />

Students requesting re-admission following an interruption in<br />

classes, and students who fail to re-enter on the scheduled time<br />

following an authorized leave of absence must re-enroll under the<br />

current effective school enrollment Agreement reflecting revised<br />

prices, if applicable. The school reserves the right to limit re-entries.<br />

note: The student’s SAP status will be re-calculated and the<br />

appropriate status applied to the student’s enrollment record.<br />

Students are allowed no more than two interrupts. To<br />

re-enter a second time, a student may be readmitted where<br />

documented extenuating circumstances exist. An appeal letter<br />

must be presented to the education Department for review. if<br />

the education Department determines that re-admittance is<br />

justifiable, the student may be readmitted only after meeting with<br />

the education Department. This signed document must remain<br />

in the student’s file. A student may not be readmitted a third time<br />

unless documented extenuating circumstances exist as determined<br />

by the education Department.<br />

Students, who are terminated by the school for disciplinary<br />

reasons or academic deficiencies, may request re-entrance. Such a<br />

request must be by letter to the school’s executive Director. The<br />

letter must set forth valid reasons for granting the request. The<br />

request will be reviewed by the Re-entry Committee, and the<br />

student will be notified of the Committee’s decision.<br />

graduation requirements<br />

To be eligible for graduation the following requirements must<br />

be met:<br />

• Successfully complete all required courses in the program.<br />

• Achieve an overall grade point average of 2.0 (C, 70%).<br />

• Be free of indebtedness to the <strong>School</strong>.<br />

• Not be on probation.<br />

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campuses<br />

student resource center, fern Park campus<br />

Corporate Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42<br />

Fern Park Campus Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43<br />

Fern Park Administration and Faculty . . . . . . . . . Addendum<br />

Fern Park Academic Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . Addendum<br />

Fern Park Holiday Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Addendum<br />

Seminole Campus Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43<br />

Seminole Administration and Faculty . . . . . . . . . Addendum<br />

Seminole Academic Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . Addendum<br />

Seminole Holiday Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Addendum<br />

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Programs marked with this symbol apply only to the Fern Park campus.<br />

Programs marked with this symbol apply only to the Seminole campus.<br />

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campuses<br />

corporate administration<br />

Shaun e. McAlmont<br />

President/CEO<br />

Piper Jameson<br />

Senior Vice President<br />

With confidence<br />

and the right skills,<br />

there’s no question<br />

you’re going to be somebody.<br />

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campuses<br />

s seminole campus<br />

Non-Main Campus<br />

8800 Park BouLeVarD<br />

seMInoLe fL 33777<br />

(727) 547-1822<br />

(727) 546-6197 fax<br />

The non-main campus located at 8800 Park<br />

Boulevard, seminole, florida, is comprised<br />

of 13,404 square feet of administrative<br />

and classroom space within a two-level<br />

building. It is a stand-alone facility under<br />

one roof. administration, admissions,<br />

financial aid, student accounts and<br />

career services offices are located on the<br />

first floor in the front of the building. The<br />

Basic X-ray classroom and lab, as well<br />

as the Medical assistant wet-lab and a<br />

lecture classroom are located on this floor<br />

as well. The second floor consists of two<br />

computer labs, one lecture classroom, as<br />

well as the surgical Technology lab. The<br />

office of the Director of education is on<br />

the second floor.<br />

There is ample and convenient parking in<br />

the front and in the back of the campus. a<br />

public bus stop is also located in front of<br />

the campus. The seminole campus is west<br />

of us 19 and is easily accessible to and from<br />

Interstate 275 north. It is in close proximity<br />

to hospitals, doctors’ offices and various<br />

healthcare facilities.<br />

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fP fern Park campus<br />

Main Campus<br />

7275 esTaPona cIrcLe<br />

fern Park fL 32730<br />

(407) 673-7406<br />

(407) 673-7412 fax<br />

<strong>Lincoln</strong> <strong>Technical</strong> <strong>Institute</strong>’s main campus is<br />

located in an attractive private setting, with<br />

scenic landscaping, at 7275 estapona circle,<br />

fern Park, florida. This school consists of<br />

six, two-story, modern medical buildings.<br />

admissions, education, financial aid, and<br />

student accounts offices as well as the<br />

executive Director’s office are located in the<br />

first building, building 7245.<br />

The second building, building 7255,<br />

currently houses the Pharmacy Technician<br />

classroom with a mock pharmacy lab,<br />

and our college and career Development<br />

classrooms and computer lab.<br />

The third building, building 7265 currently<br />

houses the surgical Technology classrooms<br />

and mock operating room labs. students<br />

are taught surgical Technology skills in<br />

a mock operating room setting, and the<br />

Basic X-ray Technician classroom and labs<br />

with a fully functional x-ray table and film<br />

developing area.<br />

The fourth building, building 7275,<br />

currently houses the Practical nursing<br />

Program. This building contains a nursing<br />

simulation room, nursing labs, lecture<br />

rooms, and wet labs. The building also<br />

contains a computer lab.<br />

The fifth building, building 7285, currently<br />

houses two Dental assistant classrooms<br />

and laboratories with eight well-equipped<br />

operatories, and x-ray equipment which<br />

include a panorex/cephalometric unit. This<br />

building also contains two Medical assistant<br />

classrooms and laboratories with equipment<br />

normally found in a doctor’s office.<br />

The sixth building, building 7295, houses<br />

the student lounge with refrigerators,<br />

kitchen, and vending machines; the<br />

student resource center with a computer<br />

lab, anatomy & Physiology classroom; the<br />

career services Department; the facilities<br />

Department; and the Medical assistant and<br />

Dental assistant faculty offices.<br />

all 48,000 square feet of the school’s facilities<br />

are readily accessible to handicapped<br />

students. The buildings contain elevators,<br />

ramps, and restroom facilities large enough<br />

for wheelchair accessibility. The school has<br />

ample and convenient parking and is close<br />

to sr 17-92, sr 436 and Interstate I-4.


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