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School Catalog 2021 Printed 1/26/2021 12/02 Revised 1/21 Associate of Applied Science Degree in Radiologic Technology & Certificate in Diagnostic Medical Sonography 109 Bridge Street, Suite 200 Danville, Virginia 24541 (434)799-2271 School Catalog 2021 Printed 1/26/2021 Page 1 of 100 12/02 Revised 1/21 Institutionally Certified by: State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) James Monroe Building 101 North Fourteen Street Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 225-2600 http://www.schev.edu. [email protected] Registered by: Commonwealth of Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC) P.O. Box 1197 Richmond, Virginia 23218 (804) 371-9733 [email protected] Licensed to Operate by: City of Danville, Virginia http://www.danville-va.gov/526/Business-Licenses Commissioner of Revenue (434) 799-5145 Approved By: Virginia State Approving Agency Virginia Department of Veterans Services Veterans Education, Transition and Employment James Monroe Building 101 North 14th Street, 17th Floor Richmond VA 23219(804)225-2298 [email protected] Page 2 of 100 12/02 Revised 1/21 Owned by: SOVAH Health – Danville School of Health Professions, LLC Operated by: SOVAH Health - Danville 142 S Main Street Danville, VA 24541 Accredited by The Joint Commission (630) 792-5800 http://www.jointcommission.org Institutionally Accredited by: Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) 7777 Leesburg Pike, Suite 314 North Falls Church, Virginia 22043 (703) 917-9503 For: Associate of Applied Science Degree in Radiologic Technology Program Certificate of Diagnostic Medical Sonography – General Sonography http://www.abhes.org/ [email protected] Programmatically Accredited by: Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology 20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850 Chicago, IL 60606-3182 (312) 704-5300 http://www.jrcert.org/ [email protected] Page 3 of 100 12/02 Revised 1/21 Radiologic Technology Program TABLE OF CONTENTS HISTORY .............................................................................................................................................. 6 FACULTY & STAFF MEMBERS ............................................................................................. ………………8 PROGRAM POLICIES ......................................................................................................................... 10 MISSION STATEMENT ........................................................................................................................ 11 APPLICATION DEADLINE …Radiologic Technologist – June 1st – Sonography November 1st ............ 12 ATTENDANCE ..................................................................................................................................... 13 BEREAVEMENT .................................................................................................................................. 15 INCLEMENT WEATHER ...................................................................................................................... 15 GENERAL/MEDICAL LEAVE of ABSENCE ...........................................................................................16 COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS......................................................................................................... 18 PREGNANCY AND IONIZING RADIATION POLICY ............................................................................. 80 CURRICULUM DEVLOPMENT POLICY ………………….…………………………………………………………………….21 FINANCIAL AID CODE OF CONDUCT……………………………………………………………………………………………26 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE .................................................................................................. ……………….27 LOANS .............................................................................................................................. ……………….28 SCHOLARSHIPS ................................................................................................................ ……………….29 Rights and Responsibilities of Student Financial Aid Recipients ........................................ ……………….30 POLICY DESCRIPTION: Student Payments………………………………………………………………………………..….31 POLICY DESCRIPTION: Refund Policy for Students ........................................................... ……………….32 POLICY DESCRIPTION: Academic Transcripts and Diplomas/Certificates .......................................... 35 PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT ................................................................................................................ 37 PROFESSIONAL ATTIRE .................................................................................................................... 38 TELEPHONES, ELECTRONICS and/or COMPUTER/INTERNET USAGE .............................................. 39 CAMPUS SAFETY & SECURITY/HOSTILE PERSON/EVACUATION PROCEDURE/WEAPONS.............. 42 WORKPLACE HAZARDS AND COMMUNICABLE DISEASES POLICY .................................................. 45 RADIATION MONITORING………………………………………………………………………………………………………….78 ILLEGAL DRUG AND ALCOHOL POLICY AND IMPLEMATION PROGRAM ......................................... 48 “For Cause” Testing ...................................................................................................................... 49 Conviction of any Drug Statute ..................................................................................................... 50 Notification of Illegal Drug and Alcohol Policy and Implementation Program ............................. 50 Drug-free Awareness Program ..................................................................................................... 50 Alcohol ......................................................................................................................................... 51 Drugs............................................................................................................................................ 51 Indicators of suspected chemical substance abuse ........................................................................ 52 Student consent to drug testing & authorization for release of information .................................. 55 Student acknowledgement of DRUG AND ALCOHOL POLICY ....................................................... 56 STUDENT SERVICES ........................................................................................................................ 57 NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATORY POLICY................................................................................... 57 GRIEVANCE POLICY ........................................................................................................................ 57 INFORMAL CHAIN OF COMMAND ................................................................................................... 61 TITLE IX SEX DISCRIMINATION POLICY ........................................................................................ 62 REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS BECAUSE OF A DISABILITY ................................................... 63 JRCERT NON-COMPLIANCE POLICY ............................................................................................... 85 FERPA - Notification of Rights under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act ..................... 70 RECORD MAINTENANCE POLICY ............................................................................................................... 72 Accrediting Bureau of Heath Education Schools (ABHES) ..................................................................... 72 State Council of Higher Education for Virginia....................................................................................... 73 PROGRAM SPECIFIC ITEMS RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY AAS DEGREE CURRICULUM and TUITION………………………………………81 GENERAL SONOGRAPHY CERTIFICATE CURRICULUM and TUITION……………….……………………..….92 Page 4 of 100 12/02 Revised 1/21 The didactic and clinical education experiences that you receive are integral components of the programs; you will complete approximately 1,800 hours of clinical education in Radiography, in addition to the didactic component of this program. The Sonography Program consists of approximately 1,680 hours combined in clinical and didactic instruction. The School’s goal is to provide you with the necessary training to allow you to enter the workplace as a competent entry level Radiologic Technologist or Sonographer. This handbook provides you with information regarding the expected educational performance, competency requirements and the educational grading system. You are expected to have a thorough understanding of all objectives and competency requirements. The programs’ delivery of the educational materials is both residential and blended in nature. Any questions regarding these requirements should be directed to a member of the faculty. The School of Health Professions is located in the city of Danville, VA. It is owned and operated by SOVAH Health. The School of Health Professions is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES). This institution is also certified to operate as an Institution of Postsecondary Education by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) and is approved to offer GI Bill® educational benefits by the Virginia State Approving Agency. The Radiologic Technology Program is a two-year Associate of Applied Science Degree awarding program that is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) (See appendix II). Students who successfully complete these programs are eligible to sit for program specific certification examinations.
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