DIVISION OF BUSINESS, PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION to transfer. Prospective students should consult with program advisor for specific information.
Accreditation and Approval
Programs are accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools as listed earlier in this catalog, and all are approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, Community College and Technical Institutes Division. Specific programs are approved by the professional accrediting agency of each area; advisory committees and boards assist each department in curricula and standards.
Liability
In accordance with clinical affiliation policies, all health sciences students are required to purchase professional liability insurance in order to continue their program of study. Students are responsible for their own health and accident insurance.
Grades and Reports
Health sciences program grades are recorded as “A” (100-90); “B” (89-83); “C” (82-75); “D” (74-70); “F” (below 70) failing; and “P” (all RNSG clinical courses). A final grade of “D” or “F” in any course in the student’s major in the health sciences programs will automatically remove a student from eligibility to continue in that program until the unsatisfactory grades are removed. Removal can be done only by readmission to the program. A minimum grade of “C” is required for all health sciences students in all courses to remain in good standing in all health sciences programs. A student may be recommended for dismissal for failing grades, cheating, inappropriate behavior or attitude, or unsatisfactory clinical performance in any and all health sciences programs. An evaluation of unsatisfactory (unsafe) clinical performance will supersede any classroom grade and will, therefore, mean failure for the semester.
DEPARTMENT OF ALLIED HEALTH Certificates of Achievement: Coding Specialist Pharmacy Technician Surgical Technology Associate in Arts Degree: Pre-Medical Technology (advisement only) Associate in Applied Science Degrees: Health Information Technology Medical Laboratory Technology Occupational Therapy Assistant Pharmacy Technician Physical Therapist Assistant Respiratory Therapy 134