CATALOG 2021 Volume 3 1 2021 Volume 3 Prior Education and Training ....................... 14 Transfer of Students between Programs & Table of Contents From Other Institutions ............................... 15 Academic Information ..................................... 16 Table of Contents ............................................... 1 Student Files ................................................ 16 Campus Information .......................................... 3 Access to Educational Records .................... 16 History of the Institution ................................ 3 Review of Records ....................................... 16 Mission Statement ......................................... 3 Tutorial Assistance ....................................... 16 Objectives ...................................................... 3 Attendance .................................................. 16 Organization and Structure ............................ 3 Excused Absences: ....................................... 17 Main Campus ................................................. 3 Distance Education Attendance .................. 17 Branch Campuses: Locations and Facilities ... 4 Massage Therapy Attendance ..................... 17 Alexandria .................................................. 4 Make-up Assignments ................................. 18 Baton Rouge ............................................... 4 Academic Honesty ....................................... 18 Houma ........................................................ 4 Academic Transcripts ................................... 19 Lake Charles ............................................... 5 Grades & Grade Points ................................ 19 New Orleans ............................................... 5 Clinical Rotation/Externship ........................ 19 West Monroe ............................................. 5 Honor Roll .................................................... 21 Approvals and Memberships ......................... 6 Incomplete ................................................... 21 Administrative and Instructional Staff ........... 7 Withdrawal/Dismissal from a Alexandria .................................................. 7 Course/Program .......................................... 21 Houma ........................................................ 8 Repeated Courses ........................................ 22 Lafayette .................................................... 8 Continuous Review Privileges ...................... 22 Lake Charles ............................................... 9 Satisfactory Progress ................................... 22 New Orleans ............................................... 9 Academic Probation .................................... 22 West Monroe ........................................... 10 Rules and Regulations ...................................... 24 Corporate ................................................. 10 Conduct of Students .................................... 24 Academic Calendar .......................................... 12 Rules and Regulations .................................. 24 Admissions Information ................................... 13 Dismissal From Unitech Training Academy . 25 Admissions Requirements & Procedures ..... 13 Appeals ........................................................ 25 Equipment .................................................... 13 New Student Orientation ............................ 25 Readmission ................................................. 14 Dress Code ................................................... 25 Unitech Training Academy 2021 2 Volume 3 Safety and Security Policies ......................... 27 Declined Payment of Checks ....................... 38 Annual Security Report ............................ 27 Return to Title IV Funds ............................... 39 Reporting Criminal Actions or Other Institutional Refund Policy ........................... 39 Emergencies ............................................. 27 (Programs 300 hours or longer) .................. 39 Emergency Response and Evacuation (Programs less than 300 hours) ................... 40 Procedures ............................................... 28 U.S. Constitution Day ................................... 41 Campus Law Enforcement ....................... 29 Student Accommodations ........................... 41 Campus Sexual Assault and Crime Designated Break Areas ............................... 41 Prevention Program ................................. 29 Title IX ...................................................... 31 Activities ...................................................... 41 Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Emergency Calls ........................................... 41 Programs and Policies .............................. 32 Learning Resource Center............................ 42 Job Related Health, Safety, & Fire Grievance Policy .......................................... 42 Prevention ................................................ 32 Complaint Procedure ................................... 42 Computer and Electronic Communications . 33 FERPA ........................................................... 43 Graduation ....................................................... 34 Professional Licensure Disclosures .............. 44 Double Major Accomplishment ................... 34 School Jurisdiction ....................................... 45 Graduation Requirements ........................... 34 Instructional Program Information .................. 46 Graduation Honors ...................................... 34 Dental Assisting ........................................... 46 Criteria for Awards ....................................... 34 Early Childhood Ancillary Certificate ........... 47 NTHS ............................................................. 35 EKG/Phlebotomy Technician ....................... 48 General Information ........................................ 36 IT Support Specialist .................................... 49 Housing ........................................................ 36 Massage Therapy ......................................... 50 Illnesses of Students .................................... 36 Medical Assistant ......................................... 51 Leave of Absence ......................................... 36 Medical Billing and Coding (Online) ............ 52 Voter’s Registration ..................................... 37 Pharmacy Technician ................................... 53 Personal Property ........................................ 37 Designated Parking ...................................... 37 Career Services ............................................. 37 Financial Assistance ..................................... 38 Unitech Training Academy 3 2021 Volume 3 Campus Information History of the Institution Unitech Training Academy was granted a license by the Louisiana State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education on April 24, 1997 and became a fully operational proprietary school. Beginning with one program, the Certified Nursing Assistant program, the school now offers other programs to meet the needs and demands of the community and surrounding parishes. Unitech Training Academy is licensed by the Louisiana State Board of Regents and is accredited by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education and has been since June 2003. Mission Statement Unitech Training Academy is a Proprietary School open to all students regardless of age, race, etc. Our philosophy is to maintain a professional outlook and consideration to our students with them in mind. At Unitech Training Academy, we not only want our students trained (Job Ready), but also trained on how to keep a job. At Unitech Training Academy, we believe that the training we do directly and appropriately reflect from our students’ performance, attitude and capability of their work. Unitech Training Academy also realizes the overwhelming need in the community for professionally trained persons. It is Unitech Training Academy’s philosophy to provide the community with a choice of desirable, productive, and well-trained individuals. Objectives The primary objective of the school is to offer education at the career school level, and to develop skills with habits conducive to excellence in the business and medical world. Unitech Training Academy will continually update and expand its classroom facilities, equipment, curriculum, and faculty to ensure the success of its graduates. Organization and Structure Unitech Training Academy is an S-Corporation with Board of Directors being: Deanna Head, President Noah Brandon, Secretary Treasurer Main Campus Unitech Training Academy has a main campus in Lafayette, Louisiana. The campus is located at 3253 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy., Lafayette, LA 70506, (337) 988-6764. Unitech Training Academy, Lafayette currently offers the following programs: Dental Assisting, Early Childhood Ancillary Certificate, EKG/Phlebotomy Technician, IT Support Specialist, Massage Therapy, Medical Assistant, Medical Billing and Coding (Online), and Pharmacy Technician. Unitech Training Academy 2021 4 Volume 3 The Lafayette Campus is comprised of two single-story buildings containing approximately 19,000 square feet of floor space. The entire building is centrally heated and air conditioned for winter and summer comfort. The campus is also equipped with several classrooms, one student break room, testing room, laboratories, several offices, and a reception area. Students