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ATTENDANCE

School of Medical Technology

Students must be in attendance at their assigned area each day that they are scheduled during the 12 calendar month program. Students must be physically and mentally capable of performing their assignments.

STUDENT HOURS

The student is allowed two (2) weeks vacation during his/her 12 month clinical year; one week is arranged in December and one week in July.

SICK TIME

Time lost for any reason, including more than five (5) days during the year, or more than the maximum number of days per departmental rotation as stated in the Policy and Procedure Manual, must be made up during non-scheduled time or at the end of the year.

LEAVE OF ABSENCE

There are no leaves of absence.

HOLIDAYS

The School of Medical Technology will recognize the following as holidays:

New Year's Day (January 1) *
Martin Luther King's Birthday (3rd Monday in January)
Memorial Day (last Monday in May)
Independence Day (July 4) *
Labor Day (first Monday in September)
Thanksgiving Day (4th Thursday in November)
Friday following Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Eve (December 24) *
Christmas Day (December 25) *

* May be included in vacation time.

DRESS CODE

"Scrub" uniforms of an approved color and style are provided, and cared for, by the student. More detailed information is available upon request.

Reasons for Dismissal

ACADEMIC

Each student must maintain a minimum overall grade point average of 76 percent to avoid academic probation and/or dismissal and must successfully pass each unit of instruction. The Academic Review and Admissions Committee routinely reviews student files.

PROFESSIONAL AND NON-ACADEMIC

Student may be dismissed for non-academic reasons such as breach in medical ethics, misconduct, dishonesty, habitual tardiness, excessive absenteeism, etc., as described in the Policy and Procedure Manual. The Policy and Procedure Manual is distributed during the school's student orientation.

IDENTIFICATION BADGES

Each student is issued a photo identification badge that is to be worn at all times the student is on Hospital premises. A $25.00 fee (subject to change) is required to replace lost badges. These badges are also required to clock in and out on the hospital time and attendance system.

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