Kaiser Permanente School of Allied Health Sciences 2020 Academic Catalog Effective Dates: January 1, 2020 – December 31, 2020 2020 Academic Catalog (v.2020-09-21) p. 1 Table of Contents Table of Contents .......................................................................................................................................... 2 About this Catalog ......................................................................................................................................... 4 General Information ..................................................................................................................................... 4 Mission, Vision, Values Statements .............................................................................................................. 6 Public Good Statement ................................................................................................................................. 7 Institutional Learning Outcomes................................................................................................................... 7 Accreditation and Approvals ......................................................................................................................... 8 Facilities and Equipment ............................................................................................................................. 10 General Education ....................................................................................................................................... 11 Basic and Advanced Phlebotomy Technician (Certificate of Completion) ................................................. 13 Breast Ultrasound Fellowship (Certificate of Completion) ......................................................................... 17 Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Bachelor of Science) ............................................................................... 20 Medical Assisting (Certificate of Completion) ............................................................................................ 37 Nuclear Medicine (Bachelor of Science) ..................................................................................................... 46 Pediatric Ultrasound (Certificate of Completion) ....................................................................................... 56 Radiologic Technology (Bachelor of Science) ............................................................................................. 59 Extended Education .................................................................................................................................... 72 Admissions .................................................................................................................................................. 76 Degree Program Admissions ....................................................................................................................... 77 Medical Assisting (Certificate) Admissions ................................................................................................. 84 Basic and Advanced Phlebotomy Admissions ............................................................................................. 88 Other Short-Term Programs/Extended Education Programs Admissions .................................................. 92 Tuition Assistance ....................................................................................................................................... 93 Financial Policies ......................................................................................................................................... 94 Tuition Refund Policy .................................................................................................................................. 95 Tuition & Fees (Schedule of Student Charges) ........................................................................................... 97 Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) Disclosure .................................................................................... 107 Acceptance of Transfer Credit/Credit for Prior Learning .......................................................................... 108 Academic Policies ...................................................................................................................................... 112 Instructional Policies ............................................................................................................................. 112 Clinical Education Policies ..................................................................................................................... 113 Attendance Policies ................................................................................................................................... 120 Grades and Honors ................................................................................................................................... 123 Standards of Academic Progress/Minimum Academic Achievement ...................................................... 126 Enrollment Cancellation, Withdrawal, and Leave of Absence .................................................................. 127 Re-Entry Following Withdrawal, Dismissal, or Leave ................................................................................ 128 Online Course Requirements .................................................................................................................... 130 2020 Academic Catalog (v.2020-09-21) p. 2 Student Records ........................................................................................................................................ 130 Student Rights and Privacy of Student Records ........................................................................................ 131 Student Services ........................................................................................................................................ 133 Academic Freedom Policy ......................................................................................................................... 135 Student Code of Conduct .......................................................................................................................... 136 Academic Honesty Policy .......................................................................................................................... 138 Technology Use Policy .............................................................................................................................. 139 Campus Policies ........................................................................................................................................ 140 Student Concerns, Complaints, and Grievances ....................................................................................... 141 Disciplinary Action Process ....................................................................................................................... 142 Appeals to the Disciplinary Action Process ............................................................................................... 144 Program Discontinuation Policy ................................................................................................................ 145 Federal and State Regulatory Policies....................................................................................................... 145 Americans with Disabilities Act ................................................................................................................. 147 Regulatory Disclosures .............................................................................................................................. 148 Graduation Calendar ................................................................................................................................. 149 Academic Calendar 2020 – 2021 .............................................................................................................. 150 Faculty ....................................................................................................................................................... 151 Board of Directors ..................................................................................................................................... 154 Administration .......................................................................................................................................... 155 Index.......................................................................................................................................................... 157 Addendum ................................................................................................................................................ 160 2020 Academic Catalog (v.2020-09-21) p. 3 About this Catalog Students are expected to be familiar with the information in the catalog and other publications related to student attendance and conduct. An index provides page numbers for information or policies cross- referenced in the catalog. This catalog is prepared in advance of the period of time it covers, and therefore changes in programs and policies may occur. These changes will be published quarterly (or more frequently if needed) in an addendum appended to the end of the catalog and published on www.kpsahs.edu. This catalog is revised annually. Prospective students