CENTER FOR EDUCATION STUDENT HANDBOOK 2021 - 2022 SCHOOL OF NURSING SCHOOL OF RESPIRATORY CARE SCHOOL OF MEDICAL IMAGING* *Specific information regarding SOMI resides in a standalone SOMI Student Handbook - 1 - St. Mary’s Medical Center Center for Education Student Handbook Fall 2021 – Spring 2022 Table of Contents INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................................................... 4 Center for Education Programs:.................................................................................................................. 5 School of Nursing ................................................................................................................................... 5 School of Medical Imaging ..................................................................................................................... 5 School of Respiratory Care ..................................................................................................................... 5 SCHOOL FACILITIES ............................................................................................................................ 11 Marshall University Student Services ....................................................................................................... 14 St. Mary’s Medical Center – Student Services ......................................................................................... 16 SCHOLARSHIPS ..................................................................................................................................... 18 Nursing Scholarships ............................................................................................................................ 18 HONOR SOCIETIES ............................................................................................................................... 20 ACADEMIC POLICIES ........................................................................................................................... 21 Academic Integrity 1.0.......................................................................................................................... 22 Confidentiality Policy 1.1 ..................................................................................................................... 24 Computer Laboratories 1.2 ................................................................................................................... 25 Harassment Policy 1.3 .......................................................................................................................... 26 Incomplete Grade Policy 1.4................................................................................................................. 27 Library Policies 1.5 ............................................................................................................................... 28 Professional Dress Code 1.6 ................................................................................................................. 31 School of Nursing .............................................................................................................................. 31 School of Medical Imaging ............................................................................................................... 34 School of Respiratory Care ............................................................................................................... 36 Probation, Suspension and/or Dismissal from Program 1.7 ................................................................. 38 Special Accommodations Policy 1.8 .................................................................................................... 39 Transient Credit 1.9 ............................................................................................................................. 40 Readmission Procedure 1.10 ................................................................................................................. 41 Disruptive Behavior/Incivility 1.11 ..................................................................................................... 42 Proctored On-Campus Exams 1.12 ....................................................................................................... 45 APPEALS/GRIEVANCE ......................................................................................................................... 47 Student Appeals for Instructor-Imposed Sanctions 2.0 ........................................................................ 47 Non-Academic Grievance 2.1 ............................................................................................................. 49 HEALTH RELATED POLICIES ............................................................................................................. 51 Drug Free Environment Policy 3.0 ....................................................................................................... 51 Student Health Policies 3.1 ................................................................................................................... 58 Exposure to Blood and/or Body Fluids 3.3 .......................................................................................... 65 Exposure to Chickenpox (Varicella)/Shingles (Herpes Zoster) 3.4..................................................... 66 Tuberculosis Testing 3.6 ....................................................................................................................... 67 Latex (Rubber) Allergy/Sensitivity Policy 3.7 ..................................................................................... 68 ADDITIONAL POLICIES ....................................................................................................................... 69 Advertisement and Posting of Information Policy 4.0......................................................................... 69 Miscellaneous School Rules 4.1 .......................................................................................................... 70 Parking Policy 4.2 ................................................................................................................................. 71 Publication Policy 4.3 .......................................................................................................................... 72 - 2 - CPR 4.4 ................................................................................................................................................ 73 Fire, Safety and Physical Premises 4.5 ................................................................................................ 74 4.5a Active Shooter Situation at the CFE ............................................................................................. 76 Fire Safety at CFE 4.6 .......................................................................................................................... 80 Community Volunteer Service 4.7 ..................................................................................................... 81 Electronic Devices /Social Media 4.8 ................................................................................................... 84 School of Nursing Policies........................................................................................................................ 85 Academic Advisory/Support Services 5.1 ........................................................................................... 86 Progression/Withdrawal/LOA 5.2 ....................................................................................................... 88 Attendance/Tardiness/Absence Policy 5.3............................................................................................ 90 Inclement Weather Policy 5.3a ............................................................................................................. 93 Graduation 5.4....................................................................................................................................... 94 Standardized Tests 5.5 .......................................................................................................................... 95 Grading Policy 5.6 ............................................................................................................................... 98 Electronic Devices /Social Media 5.6a ................................................................................................. 99 Exemption from Final Exams 5.7 ....................................................................................................... 100 Tuition Refund Policy 5.8 ................................................................................................................... 101 Student Organizations 5.9 .................................................................................................................. 102 School of Respiratory Care Policies ....................................................................................................... 105 School of Respiratory Care Entry Into Professional Practice Goals 6.0............................................. 106 Academic Advisory/Support Services 6.1 .......................................................................................... 107 Withdrawal Policy 6.2 ....................................................................................................................... 109 Guidelines