First Printed in 1922 Revised July, 2025
ContentStatement: Thecontentshereinreflectthecurrentpoliciesandprocessesineffectattimeof printing However,becauseofourprogressivedevelopmentofnewcontentthroughcontinuousevaluation andrevision,theenclosedcontentissubjecttochange Therefore,BaptistHealthCollegeLittleRock reservestherighttomakerevisionsatanytimeandwithoutpriornotice Inaddition,noticeishereby giventhatthiscatalogandtheprovisionscontainedhereindonotrepresentacontractbetweenan applicant,studentorgraduate,andthecollege
CertificationStatement: BaptistHealthCollegeLittleRockreservestherighttorestrict,orlimit enrollmentinanycourseandmakechangesintheprovisions(organization,fees,programofferings, curricula,courses,requirementsandsoforth)inthiscatalogwhensuchactionisdeemedtobeinthebest interestofthestudentoraparticularprogram Thiscatalogreplacesallcatalogspreviouslypublished
WELCOME WelcometoBaptistHealthCollegeLittleRock
Onbehalfofthefacultyandstaff,Iextendaheartfeltwelcometoeachofyouasyouembarkonthis transformativejourneyintohealthcare.Thisisanexcitingtime,filledwithopportunitiesforgrowth, discovery,andthedevelopmentofskillsthatwillshapethefutureofhealthcare
Youhavechosenanoblepath,onethatrequiresdedication,compassion,andarelentlesscommitmentto lifelonglearning Thedemandforskilledandempathetichealthcareprofessionalshasneverbeengreater, andyourdecisiontojoinyourchosenprogramsignifiesyourreadinesstomeetthesecriticalneeds.
Ourfacultyandstaffareamongthebestintheirfields,committedtoprovidingyouwitharigorousand comprehensiveeducationthatblendstheoreticalknowledgewithpracticalexperience.Youwillbe challenged,supported,andinspiredtoreachyourfullpotential,notonlyashealthcareprovidersbutalso asleadersandadvocatesforhealthequity
Thepathaheadwillundoubtedlyhaveitschallenges,butrememberthatyouarenotalone Thefaculty andstaffareheretosupportyoueverystepoftheway,offeringresourcestoensureyouracademic successandpersonalwell-being.
Iamconfidentthatyouwillthriveinthisenvironmentandemergeasoutstandingprofessionalsreadyto makeasignificantimpactonthehealthandwell-beingofindividualsandcommunitiesincentral Arkansasandbeyond WeareincrediblyproudtohaveyoujoinourBHCLRfamily,andIlookforwardto witnessingyourachievements.
Welcomeonceagain!
Sincerely,
Kare L. Jame
KarenJames,PhD,OTR/L,CAPS,CLA
InterimPresidentandDeanofAlliedHealthProfessions
BaptistHealthCollegeLittleRock
Symbol Anorganization’ssymbolisagraphicattempttoexpressintentandpurpose TheBaptistHealthSymbol isaSwissCrossthatisalwaysusedwithintheBaptistHealthsignature.TheSwissCrosscontainsa centeredcircleillustratingthatindividualsareatthecenterofourhealthcarefocusandattheverycoreof ourphilosophyforexistence.Theindividual,whetherapatient,employee,physician,volunteeror visitor,isendowedwithstrengths,weaknesses,talents,andneedsthatshallberecognizedandaddressed
TheoutstretchedandinterlockingarmsdemonstrateourfoundingChristianprinciplesandindicatean embracingofallpeopleregardlessoftheirethnic,religiousornationalheritage,ortheirsocialstatus. Recognizingthatallpeoplesufferandhaveneeds,thislogosymbolizesourdesiretohavethemcometo usforhealthcarethatisinterwovenwithlovingconcernjustasChristoutstretchedHisarmstoallpeople forsalvation.
UseoftheSwissCross,themostrecognizedsymbolintheworldforhealthcare,demonstratesourbasic missiontocareforthetotalhealthneedsofthoseweserve Thefiguresencirclingthecenterandforming theCrosssymbolizeourultimategoalforallindividuals,whichistogetherness,wholeness,and wellness.TheSwissCrossdesignwithitsmanyentrancesandexitsgraphicallyportraysthesharingof expertiseandservicesthroughouttheorganization,whiletheinnercirclesymbolizesthatwhileweare many,wearealsoone
Overview
Beginningin1920andincorporatedin1921,BaptistHealthhasbeendeliveringqualityhealthcaretothe citizensofArkansas BaptistHealthisthestate’smostcomprehensivehealthcaresystem Withmorethan 175pointsofaccess–includingtwelveArkansashospitals,rehabilitationfacilities,familyclinics,therapy andwellnesscenters–BaptistHealthiscommittedtodeliveringallourbestinhealthcaretothepeopleof Arkansas
Belief
BaptistHealthismorethanabusiness.Weareahealingministry.
Mission
Providequalitypatient-centeredservices,promoteandprotectthevoluntarynon-for-profithealthcare system,providequalityhealtheducation,andrespondtothechanginghealthneedsofArkansaswith Christiancompassionandpersonalconcern
Values
Infulfillingourmission,weplacespecialemphasisonthevaluesof: Service–Honesty–Respect–Stewardship-Performance.+
GENERAL INFORMATION BaptistHealthCollegeLittleRockMissionStatement
BaptistHealthCollegeLittleRock,apartofBaptistHealthMedicalCenter-LittleRock,shapesthehealth ofArkansansbyeducatingandmentoringhealthcareprofessionalswithexcellenceandChristian compassion.
Values
Infulfillingourmission,weplacespecialemphasisonthevaluesof:
Service – Honesty – Respect – Stewardship – Performance
OurPurpose
Preparegraduateswho:
1 Demonstrateentry-levelcompetencyintheirrespectivefields
2 Exemplifyprofessionalism
3 PersonifytheBaptistHealthValues
BaptistHealthCodeofEthicalConduct
AsamemberoftheBaptistHealthfamily,itisthestudent’spersonaldutyandresponsibilitytocomply withallregulatoryrequirements,standards,policiesandprocedures.“EthicalConduct”meansdoingthe rightthing.ItisveryimportanttorememberthatmembersoftheBaptistHealthfamilyareexpectedto followtherules,becauseourValuestellusitistherightthingtodo,notsimplybecauseitisrequired
ConcernsandComplaintsfromApplicantsorCommunityMembers
ConcernsorcomplaintsfromanapplicantorcommunitymembermaybesubmittedtothePresidentfor investigation ConcernsandcomplaintsmaybesubmittedbyemailingthePresidentat chancellor@bhclreduorbymail:
BaptistHealthCollegeLittleRock-OfficeofthePresident 11900ColonelGlennRoad LittleRock,AR72210
ConcernsandComplaintsfromEnrolledStudents
Informalcomplaintsandsuggestionsforimprovementsmaybesubmittedatanytime. Thesemaybe submittedviaemailorinwritingtoaprogramdirector,associatedean,dean,orthepresident.
Complaintsregardingharassmentandbullyingmaybesubmittedviaemailorinwritingtoaprogram director,associatedean,orthepresident. Complaintsshouldincludethefollowinginformation: YourNameandContactInformation
Date(s),Time(s)andLocation(s)ofIncident(s) WitnessesWhoWerePresent NameofPersonYouBelieveHarassedYouorAnotherIndividual DetailedDescriptionoftheIncident(s) YourSignatureandDate
Formalgrievancesmaybeutilizedwhenanenrolledstudentfeelsthereisanacademicoradministrative issuethathasnotbeenresolvedbythefacultyorstaffmemberandstudent. BHCLRrecognizesthatboth studentsandschoolofficialshaverightsandoffersbothacademicandadministrativegrievance procedures. Agrievancemustbeinitiatedbythestudentdirectlyaffected. Detailedgrievanceprocedures
arefoundintheStudentServicessectionofthiscatalog. Studentsmaypickupagrievancerequestform fromtheCourseLeader/SemesterLeader/ProgramDirectorandreturnthecompletedformtothesame CourseLeader/SemesterLeader/ProgramDirector
ConcernsandComplaints: AccreditingandOversightAgencies
BHCLRisaccredited,approved,andcertifiedbyavarietyofoversightagencies Contactinformationfor theseagenciesisprovidedbelow
InstitutionalandProgrammaticAccreditingAgency: AccreditingBureauofHealthEducationSchools(ABHES) 6116ExecutiveBlvd,Suite730 NorthBethesda,MD20852
Attention:ExecutiveDirector
Phone:301-291-7550
Email:info@abhesorg wwwabhesorg
StateCertifyingAgency: ArkansasDivisionofHigherEducation(ADHE) 101E.CapitolAve,Suite300 LittleRock,AR72201
Phone:501-371-2000 www.adhe.edu
SchoolsofAlliedHealthProgrammaticAccreditingAgencies:
SchoolofMedicalLaboratoryScience: NationalAccreditingAgencyforClinicalLaboratorySciences(NAACLS) 5600N.RiverRd.,Suite720 Rosemont,IL60018–5119
Phone:773-714-8880
Fax:773-714-8886 www.naacls.org
SchoolofNuclearMedicineTechnology: JointReviewCommitteeonEducationalProgramsinNuclearMedicineTechnology(JRCNMT) 820WestDanforthRd,#B1 Edmond,OK73003
Phone:405-285-0546
Fax:405-285-0579 wwwjrcnmtorg
SchoolofOccupationalTherapyAssistantisaccreditedby: AccreditationCouncilforOccupationalTherapyEducation(ACOTE) c/oAmericanOccupationalTherapyAssociation(AOTA) 7501WisconsinAvenue,Suite510E Bethesda,MD20814
Phone:301-652-AOTA wwwacoteonlineorg
SchoolofRadiography:
JointReviewCommitteeonEducationinRadiologicTechnology(JRCERT) 20NWackerDrive,Suite2850
Chicago,IL60606-3182
Phone:312-704-5300
Fax:312-704-5304 wwwjrcertorg
SchoolofSleepTechnology:
CommissiononAccreditationofAlliedHealthEducationPrograms(CAAHEP) 9355113thStreetNorth,#7709
Seminole,FL33775
Phone:727-210-2350
Fax:727-210-2354 wwwcaaheporg
CommitteeonAccreditationforPolysomnographicTechnologistEd (CoAPSG)
Attention: ExecutiveDirector 1711FrankAve NewBern,NC28560
Phone:252-626-3238 www.coapsg.org
SchoolofSurgicalTechnology: AccreditationReviewCouncilonEducationinSurgicalTechnology&SurgicalAssisting (ARC/STSA)
19751E.Mainstreet,Suite339 Parker,CO80138
Phone:303-694-9262 www.arcstsa.org
SchoolsofNursingApprovalandAccreditingAgencies:
StateApprovalAgency:
ArkansasStateBoardofNursing(ASBN) 1123SouthUniversityAvenue,Suite800 LittleRock,AR72204-1619
Attention:DirectorofNursingEducation
Phone:501-686-2700
Fax: 501-686-2714
ProfessionalAccreditingAgency:
AccreditationCommissionforEducationinNursing(ACEN) 3390PeachtreeRd NE,Suite1400 Atlanta,GA30326
Phone:404-975-5000
Fax:404-975-5020 wwwacenursingorg
ThepracticalnursingprogramatBaptistHealthCollegeLittleRocklocatedinLittleRock,AR isaccreditedbythe:
AccreditationCommissionforEducationinNursing(ACEN)
3390PeachtreeRoadNE,Suite1400,Atlanta,GA30326
ThemostrecentaccreditationdecisionmadebytheACENBoardofCommissionersfortheBaptist HealthCollegeLittleRock-SchoolofPracticalNursingisContinuingAccreditation ViewthepublicinformationdisclosedbytheACENregardingthisprogramat: http://wwwacenursingorg/search-programs
TheassociateofappliedscienceinnursingprogramatBaptistHealthCollegeLittleRocklocatedinLittle Rock,AR isaccreditedbythe:
AccreditationCommissionforEducationinNursing(ACEN)
3390PeachtreeRoadNE,Suite1400,Atlanta,GA30326
ThemostrecentaccreditationdecisionmadebytheACENBoardofCommissionersfortheBaptist HealthCollegeLittleRock-SchoolofNursingisContinuingAccreditation ViewthepublicinformationdisclosedbytheACENregardingthisprogramat: http://wwwacenursingorg/search-programs
ConcernsandComplaints: TitleIXGender,Sex,orSexualOrientationComplaintProcess BHCLRfulfillsthefederalrequirementsoftheCleryAct(485f HEA),ViolenceAgainstWomenAct (VAWAPublicLaw113-14),andTitleIX(20USC A§1681Et Seq) BHCLRutilizestheabove guidelinestodevelopawarenessandpreventionprogramsforstudentsandemployeestokeepthecampus safefromsexualviolence
BHCLRdoesnotdiscriminateonthebasisofsex,gender,orsexualorientationinitsprogramsofstudy TitleIXprotectsallpeopleregardlessoftheirgenderorgenderidentityfromsexdiscrimination,which includessexualharassmentandsexualviolence
BHCLRhasadesignatedTitleIXCoordinator TheTitleIXCoordinatorisavailabletoexplainand discusscomplaintsandconcernsrelatedtosexualassaultandviolence,BHCLR’scomplaintand investigationprocess,confidentialitypractices,andavailableresources StudentsmayemailacomplainttotitleIX@bhclreduorsubmitaTitleIXComplaintFormtothe BusinessOffice.
InstitutionalHistory TheBaptistHealthorganizationhassponsoredandsupportedhealthcareeducationsinceitscreationin 1920. In1921,theBaptistHealthsystemwasincorporated,andthefirstclassofregisterednursing studentsgraduated.Theschoolpreparingregisterednurseswasthefirstschool,andthroughtheyears, theothereightwereadded,withthemostrecentbeingtheSchoolofPatientCareTechnology establishedin2022.
ThenameoftheCollegehaschangedsimultaneouslyasBaptistHealthhaschangeditsnameand evolvedintothelargestprivatehealthcareorganizationinthestate.Mostrecently,thenamewas changedtoBaptistHealthCollegeLittleRockin2015.
AmajorityoftheprogramsofstudywereestablishedandhousedwithintheoriginalBaptistState HospitallocationonTwelfthandWolfeStreetsindowntownLittleRockandrelocatedtoBaptist MedicalCenterinWestLittleRockin1971.
Eventually,allprogramswererelocatedtotheBHCLRcampusonColonelGlennRoadnearInterstate
430.TheprimaryoverarchingpurposeforallBHCLRprogramsistoprovideindividualsan opportunitytoenterhealthcareprofessionsthroughaprivate,not-for-profit,andChristianculture.
Throughtheyears,theCollegehaseducatedthousandsofgraduatestoenteravarietyofhealthcare professions BaptistHealthCollegeLittleRockgraduatesareknownfortheiroutstandingprofessional qualities,practicingnotonlyinthestate,butalsoatthenationalandinternationallevels
BaptistHealthCollegeLittleRocksupportsthesharedChristianValuesofService,Honesty,Respect, Stewardship,andPerformanceandrecognizesthemastheofficialBHCLRValues
StatementofNon-Discrimination
BaptistHealthcomplieswithapplicableFederalcivilrightslawsanddoesnotdiscriminateonthebasisof race,color,nationalorigin,age,disability,orsex(consistentwiththescopeofsexdiscrimination describedat45CFR§92101(a)(2)) BaptistHealthdoesnotexcludepeopleortreatthemlessfavorably becauseofrace,color,nationalorigin,age,disability,orsex
StatementofOwnership
BaptistHealthCollegeLittleRockisadivisionofBaptistHealthMedicalCenter-LittleRock BaptistHealthMedicalCenter-LittleRockisadivisionofBaptistHealth BaptistHealthownsand operatesnumerousfacilitieswhereenrolledstudentsmayparticipateinclinicalexperiences AllBaptist HealthentitiesaremembersoftheAmericanHospitalAssociationandtheArkansasHospitalAssociation; licensedbytheArkansasDepartmentofHealth;andseveralareaccreditedbytheJointCommissionon AccreditationofHealthcareOrganizations.TheBaptistHealthRehabilitationInstituteisaccreditedbythe CommissiononAccreditationofRehabilitationFacilities
TheprogramsofstudyarelocatedinWestLittleRock Clinicaleducationforstudentsenrolledinthe schoolsisconductedprimarilythroughthecentralArkansashospitalsoperatedbyBaptistHealth Specific clinicalexperiencesareconductedthroughotherselectedhospitalandcommunityhealthcareagenciesin thearea
ThemajorclassroomeducationalfacilitiesarelocatedatBHCLRat11900ColonelGlennRoadnear Interstate430,Exit4 Thecampusconsistsofthirteenacresandonelargebuildinghousingtheschools Largeparkinglotssurroundthebuildingonthreesides Completefacilitiesconsistingofcontemporary andqualityequipmentandteachingaidsareavailableandspecifictoeachprogram Thebuildingisin compliancewithallfederal,state,andlocallawsinregardstofire,building,sanitationcodes,andthe AmericanswithDisabilitiesAct(ADA)requirements
StatementRegardingArkansasDivisionofHigherEducationCertification ArkansasHigherEducationCoordinatingBoardcertificationdoesnotconstituteanendorsementof anyinstitution,courseordegreeprogram Suchcertificationmerelyindicatesthatcertainminimum standardshavebeenmetundertherulesandregulationsofinstitutionalcertificationasdefinedin ArkansasCode§6-61-301.
Statement,ReleaseofInformation Toensurethesafetyofpatientsandemployeesatclinical,enrichment,andfieldworksites,BaptistHealth CollegeLittleRocksharesappropriateinformationfromthestudentrecordwiththosesitesuponrequest. Thedocumentsincludedrugscreens,immunizations,criminalbackgroundchecks,andchildandadult maltreatmentdocumentation.
Statement,RetentionofCourseMaterials
Examinationdocuments,materials,andwrittencourseworkarepropertyofthecollegeandmayormay notbereturnedtostudents.
Statement,ProgrammaticStudentHandbooks
Programmaticstudenthandbooksareavailableonlineatwwwbhclredu Thestudentisresponsibleand accountableforbeinginformedandcomplyingwithrequirements,policies,andprocessespublished therein.
Statement,TobaccoFreeEnvironment,ArkansasLaw:Act134
InaccordancewithArkansaslaw,Act134,theentireBaptistHealthorganization,buildings,parkinglots, carsonparkinglotsandBaptistHealthCollegeLittleRockcampus,isatobaccofreeenvironment. Studentsareexpectedtoabidebypoliciesrelatedtoatobaccofreeenvironment.
ADMINISTRATION, FACULTY AND STAFF BaptistHealthExecutiveOfficers
TroyWells CEO,BaptistHealth
BaptistHealthMedicalCenter–LittleRockExecutiveOfficer
MikePerkins President,BHMC-LR
BHCLRAdministrativeOfficers
SusanBrock,DNP,RN
InterimDeanofNursingandAssociateDeanofNursing
JamieClark,EdD,MBA DeanofBusinessAffairs&CollegeOperations
P.HopeColeman,PhD,CPE,CBC DirectorofCounseling&AcademicServices
SchelistaGlenn,DNP,MHA,RN AssociateDeanofNursing
KarenJames,PhD,OTR/L,CAPS,CLA InterimPresidentandDeanofAlliedHealthProfessions
ChristyGarrett-Jones,BBA DirectorofFinancialAid
KristinWaddell,BSEd RegistrarandDirectorofAdmissions
BHCLRStudentServices
SharonEubanks SecretaryII
LaQuintaFleming,BS AssistantDirectorofFinancialAid
RichardGrowns,BBA ApplicationAnalystII
AlidaGutierrez,BS AssistantDirectorofAdmissions
MacKenzieHall,BA MarketingandRecruitmentSpecialist
LaurenHarper,BSE DisabilityServicesCoordinator
LaFantaJackson,BBA AdmissionsCounselor
KimberlyMoore FinancialAidAdvisor
CharissaNickles AdmissionsCounselor
PeggyOakes Receptionist
JamieRamey,BBA BusinessServicesSpecialist
JohnRamsay,BA SeniorApplicationAnalyst
EmilyRozario,MLIS Librarian
RobinShepherd AdmissionsCounselor
StaceySides,AA AssistantRegistrar
TaylorTalley,M.Ed,MA,BA ExecutiveAssistantII
StephenThomas MaintenanceTechnician
JessicaWesterman AdmissionsCounselor
VanessaWilson,BBA BusinessServicesSpecialist
MelanieZajac,MPA StudentRecruitmentCoordinator
BHCLRSchoolofMedicalLaboratoryScienceProgramDirectorandFaculty
MichelleStubenrauch,MSEd,BS,(ASCP),AssociateDean PositionYear,2023,FullTime AAS,PulaskiTechnicalCollege,2006 BS,UniversityofArkansas,2010
MLS,Certificate,2013
MS,UniversityofArkansas,2019
BHCLRSchoolofNuclearMedicineProgramDirectorandFaculty
DanielGuffey,MBA,RT(N)(CT),NMTCB(CT),CNMT,AssociateDean PositionYear,2014,FullTime BS,UniversityofArkansasatLittleRock,2009 Certificate,BHCLR,2011 MBA,JohnBrownUniversity,2015
MelodyEtherton,BS,CNMT PositionYear,2020,AdjunctClinicalFaculty Certificate,BHCLR,1999 BS,UniversityofCentralArkansas,1999
BHCLRSchoolsofNursingFaculty
MarilynAdams,MA,BSN,RN
PositionYear,1996,AdjunctClinicalFaculty Diploma,HarrisburgHospitalSchoolofNursing,1963
BSN,MessiahCollege,1963 MA,WebsterUniversity,1988
JanetAldridge,MNSc,RN
PositionYear,2021,AdjunctClinicalFaculty Diploma,ArkansasBaptistHospital,1966
BSN,UniversityofArkansasforMedicalSciences,2005 MNSc,UniversityofArkansasforMedicalSciences,2009
HeatherBaker,MNSc,RN
PositionYear,2007,AssistantProfessorofNursing,FullTime BSN,UniversityofCentralArkansas,1999 MNSc,UniversityofArkansasforMedicalSciences,2012
KimberlyBaranski,MSN,RN
PositionYear,2021,AssistantProfessorofNursing,FullTime RN,UniversityofArkansasLittleRock,1998
BSN,ChamberlainCollegeofNursing,2016 MSN,UniversityofTexasArlington,2020
JuliannaClark,MSN,RN,RNC-NIC
PositionYear,2022,AssistantProfessorofNursing,FullTime BSN,UniversityofArkansasforMedicalSciences,2002 MSN,WesternGovernorsUniversity,2020
CristenaCook,DNP,MSN,RN,
PositionYear,2022,AssistantProfessorofNursing,FullTime NursingDiploma,BHCLR,2015 RN,ChamberlainUniversity,2017 MSN,ChamberlainUniversity,2021
KatherineCrow,DNP,RN
PositionYear,2015,AssistantProfessorofNursing,FullTime BSN,UniversityofArkansasatLittleRock,2012 MSN,ArkansasTechUniversity,2015 DNP,WaldenUniversity,2018
CarolDanner,MNSc,RN
PositionYear,2010,AdjunctClinicalFaculty NursingDiploma,BHCLR,1966
BSN,UniversityofArkansasforMedicalSciences,1984 MNSc,UniversityofArkansasforMedicalSciences,1991
Jose(Ken)Duran,MAN,RN
PositionYear,2017,AdjunctClinicalFaculty BSN,St PaulUniversity-Duaguete,1993 MAN,CebuNormalUniversity,Philippines,2001
WhitneyEagle,MSN,RN
Positionyear,2021,AssistantProfessorofNursing,FullTime BSN,UniversityofArkansasatFayetteville,2008 MSN,UniversityofCentralArkansas,2020
AndreaFlowers,BSN,RN
PositionYear,2023,AdjunctClinicalFaculty NursingDiploma,BHCLR,2011 BSN,ArkansasTechUniversity,2016
CassandraFonseca,DHA,MBA,BSN
PositionYear,2022,AssistantProfessor,FullTime BSN,UniversityofSouthernMississippi,1989 MBA,TroyUniversity,2001 DHA,UniversityofPhoenix,2016
LindseyGates,DNP,APRN,CPNP
PositionYear,2013,AssistantProfessorofNursing,FullTime BSN,UniversityofArkansasforMedicalSciences,2007 MNSc,UniversityofArkansasforMedicalSciences,2013 DNP,UniversityofArkansasforMedicalSciences,2018
MelissaGibbs,BSN,RN
PositionYear,2024,AdjunctClinicalFaculty
BSN,ChamberlainUniversity,2022
StacyGuthro,MSN,RN,CPAN
PositionYear,2023,AssistantProfessorofNursing,FullTime Diploma,BHCLR,1990
BSN,UniversityofArkansasLittleRock,2017
MSN,WesternGovernorsUniversity,2021
HeatherHartness,MSN,BSN,RN
PositionYear,2021,AssistantProfessorofNursing,FullTime NursingDiploma,BHCLR,2012
BSN,ArkansasTechUniversity,2019
MSN,ArkansasTechUniversity,2023
LenaHarvey,DNP,RN
PositionYear,2023,AssistantProfessorofNursing,FullTime AS,PulaskiTechnicalCollege,2008
BSN,UniversityofArkansasforMedicalSciences,2011
DNP,FNP,UniversityofCentralArkansas,2023
JaneJackson,BSN,RN
PositionYear,2001,AdjunctClinicalFaculty
NursingDiploma,BHCLR,1967
BSN,NewYorkUniversity,1987
NancyJarrett,DNP,RN
PositionYear,2006,AssistantProfessorofNursing,FullTime
BSN,UniversityofArkansasforMedicalSciences,2003
MNSc,UniversityofArkansasforMedicalSciences,2007
DNP,UniversityofArkansasforMedicalSciences,2017
KatherineJett,PhD,RN,NEA-BC
PositionYear,2000,AssistantProfessorofNursing,FullTime ADN,OdessaJr.College,1978
BSN,HendersonStateUniversity,1981
MNSc,UniversityofArkansasforMedicalSciences,1989 PhD,RockyMountainUniversityofHealthProfessions,2013
JeniferJohnson,MNSc,RN
PositionYear,2021,AssistantProfessorofNursing,FullTime BS,CentenaryCollegeofLouisiana,1984
BSN,UniversityofArkansasforMedicalSciences,1986
MNSc,UniversityofArkansasforMedicalSciences,1994
ChristaJones,MSN,RN
PositionYear,2024,AdjunctClinicalFaculty
AAS,BHCLR,2017
BSN,UniversityofArkansasLittleRock,2019
MSN,ChamberlainUniversity,2021
SandraKahler,MSN,MS,RN
PositionYear,2021,AdjunctClinicalFaculty
ASN,UniversityofArkansasLittleRock,1970
BS,UniversityofCentralArkansas,1974
MS,UniversityofCentralArkansas,1981
MSN,ArkansasTechUniversity,2013
AlanaKaucher,DNP,RN
PositionYear,2007,AssistantProfessorofNursing,FullTime NursingDiploma,BHCLR,2001
BSN,ArkansasTechUniversity,2012
MSN,ArkansasTechUniversity,2014
DNP,UniversityofArkansasforMedicalSciences,2018
SonyaKey,BSN,RN,BS
PositionYear,2023,AdjunctClinicalFaculty
BS,UniversityofNorthAlabama,2004
RN,UniversityofArkansasLittleRock,2019
BSN,CapellaUniversity,2022
TannerKirby,BSN,RN
PositionYear,2024,AdjunctClinicalFaculty
BSN,ArkansasStateUniversity,2023
JenniferLambdin,BSN,RN
PositionYear,2024,AdjunctClinicalFaculty
AAS,ArkansasStateUniversity,2006
BSN,UniversityofArkansasforMedicalSciences,2008 MSN,UniversityofPhoenix,2014
JacquelineLee,BSN,RN
PositionYear,2024,AdjunctClinicalFaculty
BSN,UniversityofCentralArkansas,2009
RandiMackey,MSN,RN
PositionYear,2022,AssistantProfessorofNursing,FullTime NursingDiploma,BHCLR,2015
BSN,UniversityofArkansasatLittleRock,2016 MSN,WaldenUniversity,2020
KarenSueManning,MSN,RN
PositionYear,2022,AdjunctClinicalFaculty
Diploma,BHCLR,1981
BSN,UniversityofCentralArkansas,2003 MSN,UniversityofCentralArkansas,2008
LaurieCroftMartin,MSN,RN
PositionYear,2005,AssistantProfessorofNursing,FullTime ADN,JeffersonDavisJuniorCollege,1978
BSN,UniversityofSouthAlabama,1984 MSN,ArkansasTechUniversity,2013
JessicaMathisen,MSN,RN,CNE,CHSE
PositionYear,2023,SimulationDirector,FullTime AAS,UniversityofArkansasatLittleRock,2016
BSN,UniversityofArkansasatLittleRock,2017 MSN,WesternGovernorsUniversity,2020
DebraMcIndoe,DNP,RN
PositionYear,2015,AssistantProfessorofNursing,FullTime BSN,TowsonStateUniversity,1989
MSN,UniversityofCincinnati,1990 DNP,AmericanSentinelUniversity,2019
HeatherMoore,MNSc,RN
PositionYear,2021,AdjunctClinicalFaculty
AAS,ArkansasNortheasternCollege,2009
BSN,ArkansasStateUniversity,Jonesboro,2013
MNSc,UniversityofArkansasforMedicalSciences,2017
TracieMorrow,MSN,MSEd,RN
PositionYear,2021,AdjunctClinicalFaculty
ADN,UniversityofArkansasatLittleRock,1977
BSE,UniversityofArkansasatLittleRock,1980
MSEd,UniversityofArkansasatLittleRock,1991 MSN,ArkansasTechUniversity,2013
JenniferMurphree,MNSc,RN
PositionYear,2021,AdjunctClinicalFaculty
ADN,UniversityofArkansasatLittleRock,2007
BSN,UniversityofArkansasatLittleRock,2009
MSNc,UniversityofArkansasforMedicalSciences,2012
ShaleneeNayak,BSN,RN
PositionYear,2024,AdjunctClinicalFaculty
BSN,QueensCollege,1994
HeidiNiswander,DNP,RN
PositionYear,2007,AssistantProfessorofNursing,FullTime BSN,ValparaisoUniversity,1990
MSN/ED,UniversityofPhoenix,2011
DNP,AmericanSentinelUniversity,2017
LindaOchterbeck,BSN,RN
PositionYear,2020,AdjunctClinicalFaculty NursingDiploma,MissouriBaptistHospitalSchoolofNursing,1977 BSN,UniversityofARforMedicalSciences,1985
DebbieOglesby,PhD,RN,CNE
PositionYear,2002,AssistantProfessorofNursing,FullTime NursingDiploma,MissouriBaptistHospital,1985 BS,HealthcareAdministration,St.Joseph’sCollege,1994
MSN,St.Joseph’sCollege,2008 PhD,CapellaUniversity,2017
CandicePalmer,MSN,RN,RNC-NIC,PMC-NE
PositionYear,2021,AssistantProfessorofNursing,FullTime BSN,UniversityofArkansasforMedicalSciences,LittleRock,2004 MSN,WesternGovernorsUniversity,2018
StacyPalmer,DNP,RN
PositionYear,2002,AssistantProfessorofNursing,FullTime BSN,UniversityofArkansasforMedicalSciences,1995 MSN,OregonHealth&SciencesUniversity,2000 DNP,AmericanSentinelUniversity,2018
Yogeeta(Yogi)Patel-Larmore,MSN,RN
PositionYear,2015,AdjunctClinicalFaculty
BSN,UniversityofTexasHealthScienceCenter,1997 MSN,UniversityofCentralArkansas,2020
KristyPorter,MSN,RN,CourseLeader
PositionYear,2022,AssistantProfessorofNursing,FullTime ASN,UniversityofArkansasCommunityCollegeBatesville,2018
BSN,UniversityofArkansasatFayetteville,2020
LexyRaby,BSN,RN
PositionYear,2022,AdjunctClinicalFaculty
RN,BHCLR,2018
BSN,UniversityofArkansasatLittleRock,2020
Betty(BJ)Rochon,MSN,RN,CMSRN
PositionYear,2015,AssistantProfessorofNursing,FullTime NursingDiploma,BHCLR,1983
BSN,HendersonStateUniversity,1990 MSN,UniversityofPhoenix,2014
BrendaRoy,DNP,MSN/ED,RN
PositionYear,2021,AdjunctClinicalFaculty
ASN,TroyUniversity,1992
BSN,Universityof ArkansasforMedicalSciences,2001
MSN-ED,UniversityofPhoenix,2007
DNP,UniversityofCentralArkansas,2017
JordanSanders,BSN,RN
PositionYear,2022,AssistantProfessorofNursing,FullTime BSN,ArkansasTechUniversity,2017
DeborahSbait,MSN,RN
PositionYear,2023,AdjunctClinicalFaculty
MSN,GrandCanyonUniversity,2022
BSN,PensacolaChristianCollege,2006
JohnnieSchaumleffel,MSN,RN
PositionYear,2021,AssistantProfessorofNursing,FullTime NursingDiploma,BHCLR,2009
BSN,ArkansasTechnicalUniversity,2017
MSN,SimmonsUniversity,2021
GeorgiaSeward,MSN,RN
PositionYear,2021,AdjunctClinicalFaculty
NursingDiploma,BHCLR,1967
BSN,UniversityofCentralArkansas,1980
MA,WebsterUniversity,1989
MSN,ArkansasTechUniversity,2013
KristenStark,MSN,RN
PositionYear,2020,AssistantProfessorofNursing,FullTime NursingDiploma,BHCLR2014
BSN,GrandCanyonUniversity,2017
MSN,GrandCanyonUniversity,2023
TaboriTidwell,MSN/Ed,RN
PositionYear,2004,AssistantProfessorofNursing,FullTime BSN,UniversityofArkansasatPineBluff,1999
MSN-Ed,UniversityofPhoenix,2009
DianeWood,DNP,RN
PositionYear,2017,AssistantProfessorofNursing,FullTime BSN,UniversityofUtah,1997
MNSc,UniversityofArkansasforMedicalSciences,2014 DNP,UniversityofArkansasforMedicalSciences,2021
LoranWood,BSN,RN
PositionYear,2024,AdjunctClinicalFaculty
BSN,UniversityofCentralArkansas,2022
BHCLRSchoolofOccupationalTherapyAssistantAssociateDeanandFaculty
MelissaRossBowen,MDiv,OTD,OTR/L,AssociateDean/ProgramDirector PositionYear,2012,FullTime BS,UniversityofTennessee,1990 MS,UniversityofMemphis,1997 MDiv,PhillipsTheologicalSeminary,2010 OTD,UniversityofKansas,2022
SarahHarper,MSOT,AssistantProfessor/AcademicFieldworkCoordinator PositionYear,2024,AdjunctClinicalFaculty BS,UniversityofCentralArkansas,2013 MS,UniversityofCentralArkansas,2015
AnnaHigh,COTA/L PositionYear,2025,AdjunctClinicalFaculty BS,UniversityofArkansasatLittleRock,2009 AAS/Certificate,UA-PTC/BHCLR,2014
KristenRoberson,COTA/L PositionYear,2024,AdjunctClinicalFaculty BA,UniversityofArkansasatLittleRock,2015 AAS/Certificate,UA-PTC/BHCLR,2020
RachelWolfe,BS,COTA/L PositionYear,2016,AdjunctClinicalFaculty BS,UniversityofCentralArkansas,2010 AAS/Certificate,UA-PTC/BHCLR,2014
BHCLRSchoolofPatientCareTechnologyFaculty
CourtneyWalthall,LPN-ProgramDirector PositionYear,2022,FullTime PracticalNursingDiploma,BHCLR,2018
KristiFonner,MSN,RN PositionYear,2022,FullTime PracticalNursingDiploma,BHCLR,2013 AAS,UniversityofArkansasLittleRock,2019 BSN,UniversityofArkansasLittleRock,2020 MSN,CapellaUniversity,2024
JavontaeShaw,BSN,RN PositionYear,2025,AdjunctClinicalFaculty PracticalNursingDiploma,BHCLR,2016 BSN,UniversityofArkansasLittleRock,2020
BHCLRSchoolofPracticalNursingFaculty LindseyCuevas,MSN,BSN,RN
PositionYear,2023,AdjunctClinicalFaculty
BS,UniversityofCentralArkansas,2009 MSN,AugustaUniversity,2016
ClarissaDavenport,MSN,RN
PositionYear,2024,AssistantProfessorofNursing,FullTime PracticalNursingDiploma,BHCLR2010 NursingDiploma,BHCLR2011
BSN,UniversityofArkansasatLittleRock,2018
MSN,WaldenUniversity,2021
Ashley“Ricki”Isom,BSN,RN
PositionYear2024,AssistantProfessor,FullTime LPNDiploma,BHCLR2010 NursingDiploma,BHCLR2013
BSN,UniversityofArkansasLittleRock2021
MaKaylaHolliman,MSN,RN
PositionYear,2024,AssistantProfessorofNursing,FullTime AAS,ArkansasStateUniversity,2021
BSN,ArkansasStateUniversity,2022
MSN,ArkansasStateUniversity,2024
Lucinda“Sindy”Key,MSN,RN
PositionYear,2025,AdjunctClinicalFaculty
ElizabethMurphy,MSN,RN
PositionYear,2016,AssistantProfessorofNursing,FullTime PracticalNursingDiploma,BHCLR,1984
BSN,UniversityofArkansasforMedicalSciences,2000 MSN,WaldenUniversity,2016
EricPeppers,MSN,RN
PositionYear,2024,AdjunctClinicalFaculty
ADN,PhillipsCommunityCollegeoftheUniversityofArkansas,1992
BSN,UniversityofPhoenix,2014
MSN,WesternGovernorsUniversity,2021
ShannonPhelps,BSN,RN
PositionYear,2022,AssistantProfessorofNursing,FullTime AASN,ArkansasStateUniversity,Jonesboro,2008
BSN,ChamberlainUniversity,2022
MSN,ChamberlainUniversity,2023
Margie(Gina)Qualls,PhD,RN PositionYear,2006,AssistantProfessorofNursing,FullTime BSN,UniversityofCentralArkansas,1987 MSN,UniversityofCentralArkansas,2004 PhD,UniversityofArkansasforMedicalSciences,2020
BelindaStrate,MSN-Ed,RN,CWON PositionYear,2015,AssistantProfessorofNursing,FullTime BSN,UniversityofArkansasforMedicalSciences,2001 WOCN,MetropolitanStateUniversity,2003 MSN-Ed,WaldenUniversity,2017
MaryStrickland,MSN,RN PositionYear,2022,AssistantProfessorofNursing,FullTime BSN,UniversityofArkansasforMedicalSciences,1992 MSN,ArkansasStateUniversityJonesboro,1996
DalvonieTate,MSN,RN PositionYear2024,AssistantProfessorofNursing,FullTime LPNDiploma,BHCLR2011 RNDiploma,BHCLR2014 BSN,UniversityofArkansasFayetteville2017 MSN,WaldenUniversity2021
Andrew(Andy)Thomas,MSNE,RN,CNOR PositionYear,2020,AssistantProfessorofNursing,FullTime BSN,UniversityofAlabamainHuntsville,1989 MSNE,WesternGovernorsUniversity,2017
BHCLRSchoolofRadiographyAssociateDeanandFaculty
SuzanneBullard,MHA,RT(R),AssociateDean/ProgramDirector PositionYear,2001,FullTime Certificate,BHCLR-SchoolofRadiography,1995 BS,UniversityofCentralArkansas,1995 MHA,WebsterUniversity,2013
SuzannaHaskin,MBA,RT(R),ClinicalCoordinator PositionYear,2018,AssistantProfessor,FullTime BS,UniversityofArkansasforMedicalSciences,1999 MBA,ColumbiaSouthernUniversity,2022
HeatherCain,BS,RT(R)(M) PositionYear,2021,AssistantProfessor,FullTime Certificate,BHCLR-SchoolofRadiography,2019 BS,UniversityofCentralArkansas,2019
BHCLRSchoolofSleepTechnologyAssociateDeanandFaculty
YolandaRawls,BS,RPSGT,AssociateDean PositionYear,2022,FullTime
BS,UniversityofARatLittleRock,2007
Certificate,BHCLRSchoolofSleepTechnology,2014
BHCLRSchoolofSurgicalTechnologyAssociateDeanandFaculty
AngelaBowie,AAS,CST,AssociateDean PositionYear,2007,FullTime Certificate,UniversityofArkansasforMedicalSciences,1993
CSTCertified,2007
AAS,UniversityofArkansas–PulaskiTechnicalCollege,2018
StephanieBunch,CST PositionYear,2021,AssistantProfessor,FullTime Certificate,BHCLRSchoolofSurgicalTechnology,2015
CSTCertified,2019
BrandyHarper,M.Ed,BBA,CST PositionYear,2016,AssistantProfessor,ClinicalCoordinator,FullTime BBA,UniversityofArkansasatLittleRock,2008 Certificate,BHCLRSchoolofSurgicalTechnology,2013
CSTCertified,2013
M.Ed,AmericanCollegeofEducation,2023
JessicaStreetman,AAS,CST PositionYear2023,AssistantProfessor,FullTime
AAS,ArkansasStateUniversityBeebe,2015
Certificate,BHCLRSchoolofSurgicalTechnology,2017
ACADEMIC CALENDAR July2025 04 IndependenceDay(CampusClosed) 07 ClassesBegin 21 CensusDay(11th ClassDay)
August 18
OTA&GeneralEducationClassesBegin
September 01 LaborDay(CampusClosed) 02 OTA&Gen Ed Census(11th ClassDay)
November 21 LastDayforStudentWithdrawal 25 OTA&GeneralEd LastDayforStudentWithdrawal 27&28 Thanksgiving(CampusClosed)
December 12
BHCLR&OTA&Gen.Ed.EndofSemester 13 Commencement 23 TranscriptsAvailableforClearedStudents 25&26 Christmas(CampusClosed)
January2026 01 NewYear’sDay(CampusClosed) 05 ClassesBegin 19 MartinLutherKingJr.Day(CampusClosed) 20 CensusDay(11th ClassDay) 20 OTA&Gen.Ed.ClassesBegin
February 03
May 15
OTA&Gen.Ed.Census(11th ClassDay)
OTA&Gen.Ed.EndofSemester 22 BHCLRLastDayforStudentWithdrawal 25 MemorialDay(CampusClosed)
June 12
BHCLREndofSemester 13 Commencement 24 TranscriptsAvailableforClearedStudents
ImportantNotes: TheOTAprogramfollowstheUniversityofArkansas–PulaskiTechacademiccalendar Eachprogramofstudyschedulesaone-weekinstructionbreakpersemester Moredetailscanbefoundatwwwbhclreduandintherespectiveprogrammatichandbook
APPLICANT AND ADMISSION INFORMATION BaptistHealthCollegeLittleRock(BHCLR)iscomprisedofthefollowingdeadlines:
ApplicationDeadlines:FallStartDates
Nursing-GeneralEducation Augusteachyear May1 May15
Nursing-TraditionalTrack Julyeachyear May1 May15
PatientCareTechnician (Cohort1&2) Varies SeeWebsite May1 May15
PatientCareTechnician (Cohort3&4) Varies SeeWebsite August1 August15
PracticalNursing Julyeachyear May1 May15
MedicalLaboratoryScience Julyeachyear March1 March15
NuclearMedicineTechnology Julyeachyear March1 March15
OccupationalTherapyAssistant Augusteachyear March1 March15
Radiography Julyeachyear March1 March15
SleepTechnology Julyeachyear April15 May1
SurgicalTechnology Julyeachyear April15 May1
ApplicationDeadlines:SpringStartDates Program
PatientCareTechnician (Cohort1&2) Varies SeeWebsite November1 November15
PatientCareTechnician (Cohort3&4) Varies SeeWebsite February1 February15
PracticalNursing Januaryeachyear November1 November15
Nursing–TraditionalTrack Januaryeachyear November1 November15
Nursing–Accelerated Januaryeachyear November1 November15
SurgicalTechnology Januaryeachyear October15 November1
• Applicationandcompletiondeadlinesrepresentthedaythatapplicationmaterialsmustbereceivedby BHCLR
• Ifapplicantsaremailingmaterials,theapplicantisresponsibleforallowingsufficienttimefor materialstoarrivebythepublisheddeadlinedate
• IfanapplicationorfilecompletiondeadlinefallsonaSaturdayorSunday,materialswillbeaccepted throughthefollowingMondayat4:00pm
• Prospectivestudentsmayapplytoonlyoneprogramatatime
• TheBHCLR-SchoolsofAlliedHealthmaylimitinterviewstothetopacademicallyqualified applicants Pleasenotethataminimumnumberofstudentsmayberequiredtomakeaclassforeach BHCLRprogramofstudy
• TheBHCLRSchoolsofNursingoperateunderarollingadmissionscycleandapplicantsare consideredforadmissionastheirfilesbecomecomplete.Asaresult,applicationscompletedator nearthedeadlineareconsideredasspaceisavailable.
ApplicationProcess
Theapplicationprocessbeginswithinitialinquirytoaprogramofstudy.Prospectivestudentsshould applyassoonaspossible Applicantsmustsubmitallapplicationmaterialsandprogramspecific documentationandmeetallapplicationrequirementsinordertocompletetheapplicationfileandbe consideredforadmission ApplicationmaterialmaybeobtainedontheBHCLRwebsiteatwwwbhclredu orbycontactingtheAdmissionsOfficeat501-202-7460 Completedapplicationmaterialsshouldbe submittedto:
BaptistHealthCollegeLittleRock 11900ColonelGlennRoad,Suite1000 LittleRock,Arkansas72210-2827
Allmaterialsandinformationprovidedtothecollegebytheapplicantbecomethepropertyofthe college.RecordsfromotheragenciesorinstitutionsarenotreleasedbyBHCLR.Anymisrepresentation, falsificationoromissionofinformationmayresultindenialofentryordismissalfromthecollege.
Inthecaseofdenialofentryoradministrativedismissal,futureapplicationstoanyprogramofstudy maynotbeconsideredforadesignatedperiodoftimedecidedbyadministrationatthetimeofdenialof entryoradministrativedismissal
ApplicationRequirements
AnapplicantfileisestablishedwhenBaptistHealthCollegeLittleRockreceivesanapplicationtoa programofstudy,andtheremainingmaterialsarefiledthereinwhenreceived Thisprocessisfollowed untilallrequiredmaterialsarereceived;theapplicantfileisthenconsideredcomplete Thecompleted applicantfileisforwardedtotheRegistrarandSelectionCommitteeforconsideration Satisfactory completionoftheapplicationrequirementsisrequiredbeforetheapplicantfileisreviewedbythe SelectionCommittee Completionoftheapplicationrequirementsdoesnotguaranteeselection/admission intotheprogramofstudy
1 SubmitapplicationelectronicallythroughtheBHCLRwebsite
2 Submitone(1)officialtranscriptfromalleducationalinstitutions(colleges,universities, vocationalschools,privateschools,militaryschools,privatecareerschools,etc)attended;and eitheranofficialhighschooltranscriptoranofficialGeneralEducationDiploma(GED) transcriptwithscores.
Ifthevalidityofanapplicant’shighschooleducationisinquestion,theapplicant’stranscripts willbeforwardedtotheRegistrar.TheRegistrarwillevaluatethevalidityoftheinstitution grantingthehighschooldiplomatodetermineifthediplomaisacceptable.Ifthediplomaisnot accepted,theinstitutionwillbeaddedtothelistofinstitutionsnotrecognizedbyBaptistHealth CollegeLittleRockandalladmissionsstaffwillbenotified.
Officialtranscriptsaredefinedasthosethatare:a)maileddirectlytoBHCLRbytheeducational institution,b)aredeliveredtotheschoolinasealedenvelopesignedbytheRegistrar,orc)are sentelectronicallyfromtheinstitutiontotheRegistrarusinganapprovedelectronictranscription
service.ExamplesareParchment,eScrip-Safe,NationalStudentClearinghouse,etc.Itisthe student’sresponsibilitytoobtainandensuresubmissionoftranscripts.
3 Iftheapplicantisstillenrolledinhighschool,apartialcurrent transcriptmustbesubmitted Uponcompletionofhighschool,anofficialtranscriptshowinggraduationdatemustbesubmitted tothecollegepriortoenrollment
4 Submitrequiredentranceexams Pleasesee“ApplicantTesting”fordetailedinformation
5 AnArkansasCriminalBackgroundCheckmayberequiredduringtheapplicationprocess The costofthereportistheresponsibilityoftheapplicant
Anapplicantwhohaspledguilty,nolocontendereto,orbeenfoundguiltyofacrime(as identifiedinArkansasCode,Act1208of1999LegislativeSession)maynotbeeligibletoreceive orholdalicenseissuedbyArkansasStateBoardofNursing(SchoolsofNursingspecific) This possibilityisdescribedindetailbytheArkansasStateBoardofNursing(ASBN)intheArkansas NursePracticeActRulesandRegulationspublication Thepublicationisavailablefromthe ArkansasStateBoardofNursing,UniversityTowerBuilding,Suite800,1123SouthUniversity Avenue,LittleRock,AR72204-1619,telephone(501)686-2700 Selectionofanapplicantfor entrytotheprogramdoesnotguaranteeapprovalorpermissionbytheASBNtotakethe examinationandreceivealicenseuponpassage.
AnindividualmaynotbeeligibletoapplytoBHCLRuntilthreeyearshavepassedfromthedate ofclosurewiththerespectiveCourt(s)orLawEnforcementofficials.Closuremayinclude,but notbelimitedto,oneormoreofthefollowingcircumstances:parole,probation,incarceration, jailtime,paymentofcourtcosts,orpaymentofrestitution.Theperiodoftimemustreflectlaw abidingbehavior.
EnrollmentisdependentontheresultsoftheCBC.AconvictionofaViolentCrimedefinedasa “crimeinwhichtheoffenderusesorthreatenstouseviolentforceuponthevictim”mayresultin denialofentryoradministrativedismissal.
Crimesareevaluatedonanindividualbasis.Allapplicants/studentsarerequiredtoself-report crimesontheapplication,totheirprogramdirector,associatedeanordean,duringtheadmissions processand/orduringenrollment. BHCLRdefinescrimeas“anyfelonyormisdemeanor.”Minor trafficoffensesareexcludedbutDUI,DWI,prosecutionofhotchecksandothermoresevere convictionsareexamplesofcrimes.
6 AttendapersonalinterviewifrequiredbytheSelectionCommittee
7 Completeadditionalapplicanttestingasidentifiedintherespectiveschoolspecificsectionofthe Catalog
8 Provideadditionalinformationsuchaspersonalstatementsandlettersofrecommendation,if requiredbytherespectiveschool
9 Satisfactorycompletionoftheapplicationprocess*
*RefertotheschoolspecificsectionoftheCatalogforadditionalapplicationrequirements fortherespectiveprogramofinterest Theapplicationprocessisconsideredcompletewhen allrequirements,asidentifiedinthegeneralandschoolspecificsectionsoftheCataloghave beenfulfilled
ApplicantsandStudentswithDeferredActionforChildhoodArrivals(DACA)Status DACAparticipantsmayapplytoBHCLR. DACAparticipantsmustsubmittheoriginal,unexpired FederalFormI-766EmploymentAuthorizationDocument Ifaprospectivestudentorenrolledstudent hasappliedforarenewal,therenewalformswillalsoberequiredforadmissionandcontinued enrollment AllDACAstudentsmustmaintainacurrent,unexpiredstatustoremainenrolledatBHCLR DACAparticipantsaresubjecttotheBHCLRidentityverificationprocesswhichappliestoallincoming students
ApplicantswithInternationalTranscriptsorWhoseNativeLanguageisnotEnglish AUnitedStatescitizenorpermanentresidentwithapermanentresidentcardwhohasinternational transcriptsand/orwhosenativelanguageisnotEnglishmayapplytoBHCLRandfulfillthefollowing requirementsinadditiontothoserequiredofotherapplicants:
1 ApplicantswithtranscriptsfrominstitutionsoutsideoftheUnitedStatesand/orwhosenativelanguage isnotEnglisharerequiredtoprovideofficialTOEFL(TestofEnglishasaForeignLanguage)scores Use code#6170todesignateBHCLRasaTOEFLscorerecipientwhenyourequestscores Anapplicantmust obtainatotalscoreof80oraboveinordertobeconsideredforadmissionontheInternet-basedTesting (iBT)TOEFLexam Additionalinformationandregistrationinstructionsareavailableat wwwetsorg/toefl IELTS(InternationalEnglishLanguageTestingSystem)Bandscoresmaybe submittedinlieuofTOEFLiBTscoresifacomparablescoreisearnedusingthescorecomparisontool ontheETSwebsite(www.ets.org/toefl/institutions/scores/compare/).
2.ApplicantswithtranscriptsfromhighschoolsandpostsecondaryinstitutionsoutsideoftheUnited Statesmustrequestofficialtranscriptsfromthoseinstitutions.Inaddition,officialtranscriptsfrom institutionsoutsideoftheUSmustbeevaluatedbyaNACES(NationalAssociationofCredential EvaluationServices)memberpriortobeingsubmittedtoBHCLR.Theevaluationservicemustsend BHCLRanevaluationreportalongwiththeoriginaltranscripts,whichwillthenbeconsideredofficial.A listingoftheNACESmemberservicescanbefoundatwww.naces.org.
3.StudentsduallyenrolledatBHCLRandanaffiliateuniversityforMedicalLaboratoryScience,Nuclear MedicineTechnology,orRadiographywhoareattendingclassesonaStudentVISAmustcontinueto reporttotheaffiliateuniversitytosatisfyallrequirementsoutlinedbytheUSDepartmentofHomeland Security.Asoutlinedintheaffiliation/cooperativeagreements,theaffiliateuniversitywillcontinueto reportonthestudent’senrollmentstatussinceitistheinstitutionawardingthebaccalaureatedegreeupon successfulcompletionofBHCLRcoursework.
ApplicantStateofResidence
Theapplicant’sstateofresidenceisdeterminedthroughtheapplicationandidentityverification processes.Applicantsandstudentsmayupdatetheiraddressthroughthestudentportal.
BHCLRacceptsout-of-stateapplicantsbutallprogramsatBHCLRoperateinthestateofArkansasand havearesidentialcomponent.NoBHCLRprogramisfully100%distanceeducation.BHCLRiscertified andapprovedbyoversightagenciesinArkansasandgraduatesmaysitforlicensureinArkansas. Ifa studentorgraduaterelocatestoastateinwhichtheinstitutiondoesnothaveapprovaltooperate,thismay adverselyimpactthestudent’sabilitytositforlicensure.
ApplicantTesting
TheACTisrequiredforalliedhealthprogramsandtheACTortheATITEASisrequiredfornursing programs.BHCLRsuperscorestheACTforadmissionandscholarshippurposes.TheScholasticAptitude Test(SAT)maybesubmittedinlieuoftheACTandisevaluatedutilizinganACT/SAT(CriticalReading
+Math)concordancescaleavailableontheACTwebsite.TheACTandtheATITEASexamsaregiven ontheBHCLRcampusonascheduledbasisforBHCLRapplicantsonly.
BHCLRisaresidualACTtestingsite IftheACTistakenatBHCLR,duplicatecopiesareneither releasedtotheapplicantnortransferabletoanotherinstitution Formoreinformationonspecifictest dates,seewwwbhclreduorcontactBHCLRAdmissions Iftestsweretakenatanationaltestingsite,the applicantmayarrangetohavethescoressentdirectlytoBHCLR
ThefollowingACTApplicantResidualTestingguidelinesareineffect:
1. Applicantsmusthaveanapplicationonfileandsubmitregistrationandpaymentby3:00pmon theWednesdaybeforethetestdate.
2 ApplicantsmayrescheduleACTtestingonetimebeforeforfeitureoftestingfee
3 TheACTtestingfeeisrefundableiftheapplicantmakestherequestbytheregistrationdeadline
4 RegistrationforACTtestingwillnotbeacceptedwithoutpayment
CriminalBackgroundCheckandAdditionalScreeningsforAllStudents Allstudents/applicantsmustgiveauthorizationforBHtoconductaBaptistHealthclinicalpresence clearance,aCriminalBackgroundCheck(CBC),SocialSecurityNumberVerificationandaChild/Adult MaltreatmentCheck(CAMC)andtheNationalSexOffenderRegistry(SOR)check TheCBC,SORand CAMCmayberepeatedatanytimeduringenrollment Anychallengestotheaccuracyofthesereports shouldbedirectedtotheagencyresponsiblefortherecords
BHCLRinvestigatesallreportsofapplicantandstudentcriminalactivityonanindividualbasis BHCLR takesactionasdeemedappropriatebycollegeadministration Actionsmayincludealltypesofdiscipline uptoandincludingdenialofentryoradministrativedismissal.
Facultyandstaffreceivingorhavingknowledgeofsuchareportarerequiredbypolicytoimmediately notifytheirrespectivesupervisorabouttheinformationreceived
EnrollmentisdependentontheresultsoftheCBCandSOR.AconvictionofaViolentCrimedefinedas “acrimeinwhichtheoffenderusesorthreatenstouseviolentforceuponthevictim”mayresultindenial ofentryoradministrativedismissal.CrimesotherthanViolentCrimesareevaluatedonanindividual basis BHCLRdefinesacrimeasanyfelonyormisdemeanor(trafficoffensesareexcluded) DUI,DWI andhotchecksareexamplesofcrimes
Child/AdultMaltreatmentCheck
IfanapplicantisfoundintheAdultorChildMaltreatmentCentralRegistry,theapplicantmustclear his/hernametobeeligibleforenrollment.
IfastudentisfoundintheAdultorChildMaltreatmentCentralRegistry,thestudentwillbeplacedon probationandallowedtoremainenrolledwhileworkingtoclearhis/hernamefromtheRegistry.A studentlistedintheRegistrycannotattendclinical;therefore,ifthestudenthasnotbeenclearedbythe scheduledstartdateofclinicalintheirassignedcourse,thestudentwillbeAdministrativelyWithdrawn.
EntryRequirements Onceselectedintoaprogramofstudy,studentsmustfulfillthefollowingrequirements:
1 SubmitcompletedAbilitytoPerformEssentialFunctionsformasrequiredbyrespective programofstudy;
2. SubmitaPhysicalExaminationReportfromaphysician,nursepractitioneroranadvance practicenurseifrequiredbytheprogramofstudy;
3 Studentsaretoprovidedocumentationofrequiredimmunizations Immunization documentsareduebythe1st dayofclass Immunizationsandtestingmustremaincurrent throughoutenrollment Failuretoprovideproofofcurrentimmunizationsandtestingmay resultinsuspensionfromcampusandschoolactivities Requiredimmunizationsare:
i Measles,mumps,rubella(MMR)-ifbornafterJanuary1,1957showreceiptof secondMMR;intheeventthatanindividualhasatiterforMMR,acopyofthe titerresultsmustbesubmitted;
ii Varicella(Chickenpox)-documentationof2dosesseparatedby28daysor documentationofimmunitytodiseasebyresultsofatiter;
iii Tetanus-injectionmustbedatedwithinthelast10years;
iv HepatitisBseries-allstudentsmusthavestartedthefirstinjectionoftheseries or;completedtheHepatitisBseriesor;signedawaiveror;submittedtiterresults
v Theinfluenzaimmunizationorwaiverisrequiredannuallyforallenrolled students
vi Tuberculin(TB)Testing-Atuberculinskintestmustbesubmittedbythe1stday ofclassandcannotbeolderthan30(thirty)days.Astudentorselectedapplicant withapositiveTuberculinSkinTestisrequiredtogetaQuantiferonGoldLab Test.IftheGoldLabTestispositive,thenachestx-rayisrequired.Thestudent orselectedapplicantisthenreferredtotheArkansasDepartmentofHealthafter completionofachestx-ray.Alllabtesting,chestx-rays,etc.areattheexpenseof thestudentorselectedapplicant.
4. Submitanofficialtranscriptshowinggeneraleducationandsciencecourse(s)currently beingtaken(ifapplicabletoprogram),withafinalofficialtranscriptonfilepriortothe startofthesemester;
5. FulfillProgrammaticEntryRequirementsaspublishedinthisCatalog;
6 Completeadditionalapplicanttestingand/oronlinereadinessassessmentasidentifiedin therespectiveprogramspecificsectionoftheCatalog
7. SubmitVerificationForm(SocialSecurityNumber,DateofBirthandAddress)andChild andAdultMaltreatmentForm;SubmitCBCAuthorizationForm
8. SubmitsignedEnrollmentAgreementandpaynonrefundableregistrationfee;
9. Completeregistration;
10. Provideadditionalinformationasrequiredbytheprogramofstudy;
11. ParticipateintheNewStudentOrientation;signallInformedStatements;and
12. CompletetheAmericanHeartAssociationBLSProviderorotherapprovedCPRcourseif requiredbytheprogramofstudy.
FormerstudentsofaBHCLRprogrammaybeeligibletoapplyforreentry.Contactthe admissionsstaffortheBHCLRwebsiteforreentrymaterials.Studentswhohaveattemptedany
BHCLRprogramtwicewithoutsuccessfulcompletionarenoteligibletoapplyforreentryinto thatsameprogramofstudy.ForstudentsenteringtheSchoolofNursing-Traditionaltrack, previousunsuccessfulattemptsinnursingoutsideofBHCLRmaycounttowardsreentry eligibility
StudentswhohavebeendismissedforcausebyanyBHCLRprogramofstudymaynotbe eligibletoapplytoBHCLR
Selection TheSelectionCommitteeforeachprogramofstudyconsiderstheapplicantforentryafterallrequired materialsandrequestedinformationhavebeenreceived.Selectionisonanindividualandcompetitive basisaccordingtocriteriaandscoringasclasssizesarelimited.
Theparamountresponsibilityofthecollegeisprotectionofthepublicintheselectionofapplicants, educationandpromotionofstudentsthroughtheprogramofstudyandgraduationofindividualsforentry intotheprofession.Thisresponsibilityisfulfilledthroughestablishedpoliciesandcorresponding processesguidingdecisionmakingactivities.
EachapplicantisnotifiedbyU.S.mailand/oremail.Conditionalselectionmaybeassignedbythe committeewithstipulatedconditions.Selectedapplicantsareexpectedtopaytheregistrationfee.
Selectedapplicantsthatdonotregisterforanincomingclassmustsubmitanewapplicationforthenext selectioncycle Applicantsnotregistering,whoseekentryatalaterdate,shallhavenopreferential status Additionalselectioninformationmaybefoundintheschoolspecificcontentinthiscatalog
TransferofBHCLRCredits BHCLRcoursesmaynottransfertosomeinstitutions.ThetransferofaBHCLRcourse/certificate/degree creditisdeterminedbythereceivinginstitution.
TransferofCreditsorAdvancedPlacementintoBHCLR
Transferofcreditsoradvancedplacementrequestswillbereviewedonanindividualbasisbythe RegistrarandtheappropriateAcademicProgramDirector/AssociateDean/Dean Inevaluationof transferabilityofcredits,thefollowingwillbeconsidered:thecurrency,comparability,relevancyto program,calculationofcredithoursusedbytheinstitution,andgradeearnedforthecourse Inaddition, theaccreditationstatusandacademicstrengthofthetransferringinstitutionareconsidered Credits acceptedfortransferwillberecordedonthestudent’stranscript Transfercreditisusedincalculatingthe cumulativegradepointaverageforastudent Transfercoursesmusthaveaminimumgradeof“C”or highertobeaccepted Totalcredithoursfortherespectiveprogramofstudymayvarydependingon acceptedtransfercredits
TheArkansasCourseTransferSystem(ACTS)isdesignedtoassistinplanningtheacademicprogressof studentsfromthehighschoollevelthroughtheadultworkforce.Thissystemcontainsinformationabout thetransferabilityofcourseswithinArkansaspubliccollegesanduniversities.Studentsareguaranteedthe transferofapplicablecreditsandequitabletreatmentintheapplicationofcreditsforadmissionsand degreerequirements.Studentsmaycompletethegeneraleducationcoursesanywhereinthepublicsystem aswellasmanycoursesinthedegree/majorthathavebeenpre-identifiedfortransfer.Course transferabilityisnotguaranteedforcourseslistedinACTSas“NoComparableCourse.”Transferability ofcoursestakenpriortoJanuary1,2007isatthediscretionofBHCLR.TheArkansasCourseTransfer Systemcanbeaccessedathttps://www.adhe.edu/.
Creditbyexaminationmayalsobeconsideredinthetransferofcertaingeneraleducationcourses.Credit maybeobtainedthroughtheCollegeLevelExaminationProgram(CLEP)andtheAdvancedPlacement Program(AP)exams BHCLRusesthefollowingpoliciesforawardingtransfercreditbyexaminationto students:
● TransfercreditmaybeawardedforcoursesthathavereceivedCLEPorAPcreditfroma regionallyaccreditedinstitution
● StudentsmustbecurrentlyenrolledatBHCLRbeforeCLEPorAPcreditcanbepostedtothe transcript
● CLEPcreditmaybeawardedforChemistry,Biology,CollegeAlgebra,EnglishComposition, PsychologyandSociology
● APcreditmaybeawardedforChemistry,EnglishCompositionandPsychology.
● Nogradeisawardedforcredit,andcreditisnotcalculatedinthegrade-pointaverage(GPA).
● Creditwillnotbeawardediftheclasshasbeentakenandagradeof“C”orbetterhasbeen earned.
● OfficialCLEPandAPscorereportsmustbesubmittedtoBHCLR.
● OfficialtranscriptsshowingCLEPcreditmustbesubmittedtoBHCLR.
AdditionalinformationconcerningcreditbyexaminationpoliciesorAPtests,acceptedandrequired scoresisavailableontheBHCLRwebsite,orbycontactingtheRegistrar.
Forprofessionalandtechnicalcourses,theRegistrarwillworkwiththeappropriateAcademicProgram Director/AssociateDean/Deantoevaluatecoursesfortransferabilityintotheprogramsofstudy BHCLR willreviewtransfercreditfrominstitutionsaccreditedandrecognizedbytheUnitedStatesDepartmentof EducationortheCouncilforHigherEducationAccreditation Coursecontentmustbesubstantially equivalenttorequiredcoursestobeconsideredfortransfer Applicantsrequestingtotransfercoursesfrom otherinstitutionsmustprovideanofficialtranscriptandcoursedescriptionstotheschool
TransferofPriorCredit
Itisthepolicyofthisinstitutionthatanevaluationofpreviouseducationandtrainingwillbeconducted, appropriatecreditgranted,ifapplicable,theinstitution’sdurationinthecoursewillbeshortened proportionately,andthattheVeteran’sAdministrationandthestudentwillbesonotified VAcreditwill begivenforpriortrainingforveteransandeligibleprograms -Authority38CFR214253
ACADEMIC INFORMATION AcademicAdvising
Anacademicadvisorprovidesguidancethroughoutthestudent’sprogressionthroughtherespective programofstudy Theserviceisprovidedbyassistantprofessors,programdirectors,associatedeansand retentionspecialists Academicadvisingisdesignedtopromotestudentretentionthroughanacademic advisor-adviseecommunicationprocess TheBHCLRDirectorofCounselingandAcademicResources and collaboratesinacademicadvisingrelatedtostudentaccommodationsandprovidesadvisingneeds outsideofacademics
AcademicGradingScale BHCLRutilizesagradingscaletosignifystudentacademicprogressionthroughaprogramofstudy.A finallettergradeisassignedforeachcourse.Thelettergradehasacorrespondingratingthatdenotesthe valueofstudentlearning.Apercentrangeisusedtodeterminethelettergrade.Valuepointsareusedto calculatetheGradePointAverage(GPA)andforotherpurposessuchashonorsawardsduringthe commencementceremonyandscholarshipawards.
Thestudentprogressesandpromotesthroughtheprogramofstudybycompletingeachrequiredcourse withatleastaminimumfinalgradeof“C”inthetheorycomponentofthecourseandSatisfactory“S”in clinicalandskillslaboratorycomponentifapplicable Thestudentmustmeetallrequirementsofeach courseinordertoprogress Afinalgradeof“C”isrequiredbyBHCLRforallrequireduniversityand collegecourses
Academicprogressisdeterminedbyuseofthefollowinggradingscale:
Thecollegehassolediscretionregardingcourseworkrelatedtoanincomplete“I”grade.Ifthecollege approvesmake-upcoursework,theincompletecourseworkmustbecompletedwithinanestablished timeframe;otherwisethe“I”gradebecomesafinalgradeof“F”atthetimeframeend.Programmatic clinicalandskillslaboratorygradingscales,ifapplicable,andsubsequentpoliciesarepublishedinthe programspecificsectionoftheCatalog
Affiliation,Articulation,andCooperativeAgreements
BHCLRcurrentlyparticipatesinthefollowingaffiliation,articulation,andcooperative agreements:
SchoolsofAlliedHealth
SchoolofMedicalLaboratoryScience: ArkansasTechUniversity,HardingUniversity, HendersonStateUniversity,OuachitaBaptistUniversity,UniversityofCentralArkansas, LouisianaTechUniversity, MissouriSouthernStateUniversity,andSouthernArkansas University.
SchoolofNuclearMedicineTechnology: ArkansasTechUniversity,HendersonStateUniversity, andUniversityofCentralArkansas
SchoolofOccupationalTherapyAssistant: UniversityofArkansas-PulaskiTechnicalCollege
SchoolofRadiography: UniversityofCentralArkansasandHendersonStateUniversity
TheSchoolofSurgicalTechnologyworkscooperativelywiththeUniversityofArkansasPulaskiTechnicalCollegetoofferrequiredgeneraleducationandsciencecourses
SchoolofNursing TheSchoolofNursingworkscooperativelywiththeUniversityofArkansas-PulaskiTechnical Collegetoofferrequiredgeneraleducationandsciencecourses.
TheSchoolofNursingworkswithArkansasStateUniversity,ArkansasTechUniversity,Capella University,OuachitaBaptistUniversity,theUniversityofArkansas-Fayetteville,theUniversityof ArkansasatLittleRock,theUniversityofCentralArkansastoofferlicensedBHCLR–SchoolofNursing graduatesopportunitiestocompleteaBachelorofScienceinNursingdegree
TheSchoolofNursing-AcceleratedTrackparticipatesintheArkansasNursingEducation ArticulationModelprogram,ArkansasAct88
SchoolofPracticalNursing TheSchoolofPracticalNursingworkscooperativelywiththeUniversityofArkansas-Pulaski TechnicalCollegetoofferrequiredgeneraleducationandsciencecourses
TheSchoolofPracticalNursingworkscooperativelywithArkansasBaptistCollegetoofferatransfer agreement/preferredapplicationstatusforstudents DEGREE
MedicalLaboratory Science* ATU
HardingUniversity
HendersonState OuachitaBaptist
UCA
LouisianaTech University
MissouriSouthern StateUniversity
MississippiState University
SouthernArkansas University
NuclearMedicine*
wwwatuedu
wwwhardingedu
wwwhsuedu
wwwobuedu
wwwucaedu
wwwlatechedu
wwwmssuedu
wwwmsstateedu
wwwsaumagedu
wwwucaedu
wwwatuedu
wwwhsuedu
479-968-0399
501-279-4257
870-230-5148
870-245-5570
501-450-3140
318-257-2641
866-818-6778
662-325-2323
870-235-4023
501-450-3140
479-968-0399
870-230-5148
OccupationalTherapy Assistant*
ClassificationofStudent Studentsareconsideredfull-timeifenrolledin12ormorecredithours Studentsareconsidered three-quartertimeifenrolledin9-11credithours Studentsareconsideredhalf-timeifenrolledin6-8 credithoursandlessthanhalf-timeifenrolledin5credithoursorless
PerADHEguidelinesandreporting,studentsareclassifiedaccordingtothefollowing:
● Freshman:Astudenthasearnedfewerthan30credithours
● Sophomore:Astudenthasearnedatleast30credithoursbutlessthan60credithours
● Junior:Astudenthasearnedatleast60credithoursbutlessthan90credithours
● Senior:Astudenthasearnedatleast90credithours
AgraduateisastudentwhosuccessfullycompletedaBHCLRprogramofstudyandfulfilledgraduation requirements
CommunityLearningResources Allinstructionisthedirectresponsibilityoftherespectiveprogramfaculty.Inaddition,community agencies,hospitalsandphysician’sofficesmaybeutilizedasanintegralpartofclinicalinstructioninthe program.Experiencesareselectedandplannedtomaximizestudentlearningandprofessional development.
CourseInformationandCreditHourCalculations Thecoursetitle,description,andnumbersequencereflectthenatureofthespecificcontent,frequencyof classofferings,professionalmajor,classificationofthestudent,andthecredithourvalueofthecourse. Thenumberingsystemforcoursesinaprogramofstudyofferedprovidesthefollowinginformation:the firstnumberisthecurriculumlevelofstudy;thesecondisthecoursecode;andthethirdandfourth numbersarethenumberofcredithours.Thereisanestablishedminimumwhencalculatingcredithours forallcoursesofferedatBHCLR:Thecredithourtoclockhourratiosmustmeetorexceedthefollowing requirementsinallprogramsofstudy: Theory:one(1)credithourequalsfifteen(15)clockhours;skills laboratory:one(1)credithourequalsthirty(30)clockhours;clinicallaboratory:one(1)credithour equalsforty-five(45)clockhours.
Diplomas/Certificates/Degrees Adiploma,certificate,ordegreeisawardedtoagraduatecandidateuponcompletionofallrequirements forgraduation BHCLRreservestherighttovoidthediploma,certificate,ordegreeawardedupon discoveryofverifiedcredibleinformationthatthegraduateappliedtothecollegeandwithheld information,falsifiedinformation,orcompletedrequirementsforcommencementandgraduationunder falsepretenses Thecollegetranscriptshallreflecttheaction
DistanceEducation/Hybrid BaptistHealthCollegeLittleRockisaneducationalfacilitythatservesmanynon-traditionalstudents Distanceeducation,internet-based,andhybridmethodsofdeliverytranscendtherequirementsof face-to-faceclassesthusprovidinggreaterflexibilitytoallowstudentparticipationinclassesontheirown time Itprovidesaviableoptiontothemotivated,independentlearner
BHCLRdoesnotofferanyfulldistanceeducationprogramsofstudy.
DistanceEducation,Definitions
Distance Education (Distance Learning) –Aformaleducationalprocessthatusesoneormoreelectronic technologies.ThesearelistedintheABHESstandards.
Distance Education (Blended) –Instructionwithinaprogramorcourseisprovidedinon-groundand distanceeducationformats. (Thisissometimesreferredtoasahybridprogramorcourse).
Distance Education (Full) –Allinstructionwithinaprogramisprovidedthroughdistanceeducation.
Learning Management System (LMS) - Aplatformorsoftwareapplicationfortheadministrationand managementofonlinedistanceeducationcourses,activitiesandresources. Alsousedinageneralsense torefertoanysystemusedtodeliverdistanceeducation(DistanceEducationDeliverySystem).
Residential Delivery –Allcourseworkwithinaprogramisdeliveredatanapprovedon-groundlocation.
Residential-Blended (Hybrid) and Full Distance Education Student Expectations
WhilehybridandfullDEcoursesprovideincreasedflexibilityandconveniencetostudents,thecourse workisnotself-paced TherequirementsinblendedandfullDEcoursesarecompletedwithina predeterminedtimeframeaccordingtotherespectivecoursesyllabi BlendedandfullDEcoursesrequire asmuch,ifnotmore,preparationonthepartofthestudentasface-to-facecourses.
StudentswhoaresuccessfulinblendedandfullDEcoursesareexpectedtobeaccountable,motivated, andabletoworkindependently.ActiveandfrequentparticipationintheblendedorfullDEcourseis crucialtoacademicsuccess.
ForbothblendedandfullDEcourses,studentsarerequiredtoparticipateinonlineactivitiessuchas instructortostudentdiscussion,studenttostudentdiscussion,quizzes,examinations,andotheronline activitiesasidentifiedintherespectivecoursesyllabiandcoursecalendar.Studentsarerequiredtoattend allface-to-faceactivitiesrequiredinhybridcourses.
DistanceEducations: DeliveryMethodsinFall2025-Spring2026
MedicalLaboratoryScience: BlendeddeliverywithClassroomExamsoftTesting
NuclearMedicineTech: ResidentialdeliverywithClassroomJenzabarTesting
NursingAccelerated: BlendeddeliverywithExamsoftTesting
NursingTraditional: ResidentialdeliverywithClassroomExamsoftTesting
OccupationalTherapyAsst.: ResidentialdeliverywithClassroomExamsoftTesting
PatientCareTech: ResidentialdeliverywithClassroomExamsoftTesting
PracticalNursing: BlendeddeliverywithClassroomExamsoftTesting
Radiography: ResidentialdeliverywithClassroomExamsoftTesting
SleepTechnology: ResidentialdeliverywithClassroom ExamsoftTesting
SurgicalTechnology: ResidentialdeliverywithClassroomExamsoftTesting
DistanceEducation,ImportantDisclosures
PleasebeawareofthefollowingdisclosuresrelatedtodistanceeducationlearningatBHCLR:
● TherearenospecialoradditionalfeesassociatedwithDElearningatBHCLR
● Therearerequiredtechnologyrequirementswhicharedetailedbelow
● Allstudentsenrolledinaparticularprogramofstudyexperiencethesamemethodofdeliveryand areevaluatedforadmissionusingthesamecriteriawhicharelistedintheprogrammaticsections ofthiscatalog
● BlendedprogramsofstudyatBHCLRrequireface-to-faceexperiencesinthestateofArkansas. TheseprogramsaredesignedtoserveresidentsofArkansasandarenotapprovedtooperatein otherstates.
● Studentswhomoveoutofstateduringtheprogramofstudymayadverselyimpacttheirabilityto completetheprogramandapplytositforcertificationsand/orregistry.
● Studentswhomoveoutofstateduringtheprogramofstudymustnotifytheinstitutionbyalerting theProgramDirector/AssociateDean/DeanandcompletingtheappropriateforminStudent Services.
● Fordetailedinformationregardingtheeligibilityrequirementsforparticularcertificationsand/or registries,pleasevisittheConsumerInformationontheBHCLRwebsite.
DistanceEducation,TechnologyRequirementsforallenrolledstudents
AllBHCLRprogramsofstudyrequirefrequentutilizationoftechnology.Studentsmusthaveaccesstoa personalcomputer AlaptopisrequirediftheprogramisutilizingExamsofttesting Ahigh-speedinternet connectionandprinterisrecommended Studentswillneedaccesstosoftwareprogramssuchas MicrosoftWord,PowerPointandExcel StudentsmaycontacttheBHCLRITdepartment,501-410-7819, orvisithttps://wwwbhclredu/student-services/resources/it-services/formoreinformationonfreeonline softwarealternatives
Aportableexternallaptoppowerbankisrequiredtoenablelaptopusefortheentireday
ChromebookswillnotworkwiththeExamsofttestingprogram
MinimumSystemRequirementsforWindows:
1 ALaptopwithMicrosoftWindows11,64bitoperatingsystem
2. TheversionsofWindows11certifiedforuseare23H2
3 Memory:8GBRAM
4 HardDriveCapacity:200GB
5 WebcamwithMicrophone
6. Batterylife:4hours
7. Internetbrowser:CurrentVersionofGoogleChromeorFirefox.
8. Additionalsoftwareandhardwaremaybenecessarytomeetspecificcourseneeds
MinimumSystemRequirementsforMacLaptops
1. OperatingSystems:Ventura,Sonoma,Sequoia
2. Memory:8GBRAM
3. HardDriveCapacity:200GB
4. WebcamwithMicrophone
5. Batterylife:4hours
6. Internetbrowser:CurrentVersionofGoogleChromeorFirefox.
7. Additionalsoftwareandhardwaremaybenecessarytomeetspecificcourseneeds
GraduationandCommencementCeremonies ThecommencementceremonyatBHCLRisatimeofcelebrationforfaculty,staffandstudents.BHCLR commencementceremoniesdonotconferofficialgraduatestatus.Agraduatingstudentfulfills requirementsforcommencementasdefinedbytherespectiveprogram.Graduationisnotalways simultaneouswiththecommencementceremony Uponfulfillmentofgraduationrequirements,the candidateisthengrantedofficialgraduatestatuswiththeawardingofadiploma,certificate,ordegree; andpin(ifapplicabletotherespectiveprogramofenrollment)andnameinclusionontheofficiallistof programgraduatesandalumni
GraduateClearanceandNon-EnrolledStudentServices
Agraduatecandidatecompletestheofficialcollegeandprogrammaticclearanceprocessinorderto qualifyforgraduation.
Aclassofficergraduatingcompletestheclassofficerclearanceprocessinadditiontotheofficialschool clearanceform
Anon-enrolledstudentmustbeingoodfinancialstandingwithBHCLRpriortofulfillmentofarequest forAdministrativeService(s),releaseoftranscripts,approvaltograduate,orapplicationtoanother programofstudy.
AgraduatecandidatemustsettleallfinancialobligationstoBHCLRandconcurrentaffiliateinstitutions accordingtothoserespectiveinstitutionalpolicies
Honors&StudentAwards
BHCLRfacultyandstaffcelebratestudentacademicexcellencebyawardingHonorsorHigh Honorsstatus Recognitionofhonorstatusisannouncedduringthecommencementceremony HonorsiscalculatedbasedontheCumulativeGPAatthetimeofdegreeconferral Thefollowing AcademicHonorsscaleisused:
Honors =3.50-3.74
HighHonors =375-400
Acandidateforgraduationmayreceivethefollowingrecognitionhonor(s)/award(s)forprofessionaland academicexcellence
TheOutstandingStudentAwardisawardedtoagraduateoftheBHCLR-SNandBHCLR-SPN The recipientisselectedbymembersoftherespectivegraduatingclass.
TheAcademicExcellenceStudentAwardisawardedtoacandidateforgraduationfromeachAllied HealthSchool TherecipientisselectedbytheProgramDirectorandisbasedonthehighestcumulative GPAachieved.
TheOutstandingClinicalAchievementAwardsareawardedtoacandidateforgraduationfromselect AlliedHealthprograms Therecipientisselectedbytheclinicalstaffandisbasedonclinical achievement
TheAcademicExcellenceAwardsandtheOutstandingClinicalAchievementAwardsareuniquetothe AlliedHealthprogramsofstudy.
IncompleteGrades Thestudentisgiventheopportunity,asappropriate,toclearincompletegrade(s)andprogressinthe program
Theassignmentofanincompletegradeisatthesolediscretionofthefaculty.Anincomplete“I”grade indicatesthestudenthasnotyetfulfilledcourserequirementsandthateitheradditionalcourseworkis neededormake-upworkistobecompleted.Afinaljudgmentandfinalgradedeterminationofthe student’sperformanceismadeafterthestudentfulfillsthespecifiedcoursework.
Incomplete“I”gradescanresultinastudentnotmeetingtheFinancialAidSatisfactoryAcademic Progress(SAP)policy.SeetheFinancialAidSAPPolicy.
Theincompletegrademustbeclearedbysatisfactorycompletionofallcourseworkdesignatedinwriting andwithintheestablishedtimeframesetbythefaculty Iftheincompletegradeisnotclearedwithinthe timeframeoutlinedbythefaculty,the“I”shallbeconvertedtoafinalgradeof“F” Ifan“I”isnotclearedwithinsixmonths,itwillautomaticallybeconvertedtoan“F”bytheregistrar
LibraryServices
StudentsandfacultyhaveaccesstotheresourcesattheBHCLRLibrary.Thislibraryoffersservicesinthe supportofstudentlearning.Additionally,studentscanaccesscertainlibraryservicesbyclickingtheMy BHCLRPortalontheBHCLRwebsite,www.bhclr.edu.
Studentshaveaccesstothefollowingadditionallibraryservices:
● A.W.YoungLibraryatShorterCollege,NorthLittleRock,Arkansas.
● UniversityofArkansas-PulaskiTechnicalCollege,NorthLittleRock,Arkansas.
● UniversityofArkansas-PulaskiTechnicalCollege,SouthCampus,LittleRock,Arkansas.
● CentralArkansasLibrarySystem(CALS),LittleRock,Arkansas.
● DonaldW.ReynoldsLibraryandTechnologyCenteratPhilanderSmithCollege,LittleRock, Arkansas.
● UniversityofArkansasforMedicalSciencesLibrary,LittleRock,Arkansas.
● OttenheimerLibraryattheUniversityofArkansasatLittleRock,LittleRock,Arkansas.
● TorreysonLibrary,UniversityofCentralArkansas,Conway,Arkansas
Thelibrarieslistedaboveallowstudentstoaccessmaterialsonsite. Studentsmustobtainlibrary privilegesinordertocheckoutmaterials.
LicensureandCertification Completionofaprogramofstudyandgraduationqualifiesanindividualtoapplytositforthe certificationorlicensureexaminationforentryintoahealthprofession Successfulcandidateson certificationorlicensureexaminationsmaysignthecredentialsdesignatedfortheirprofessionandhave allrightsaffordedthembytherespectiveprofession
OrientationtotheProgramofStudy Eachprogramofstudyprovidesanorientationfornewstudents.Attendanceismandatoryforstudents. TheprogramincludesinformationaboutBaptistHealthanditsculture,values,policies,safety,security, facultyandstudentservices.Inaddition,activitiesmaybescheduledsofamilymembersorsignificant othersmaymeetfacultymembersandlearnwhatwillbeoccurringduringthetimeofstudentenrollment.
PetitionforClemency StudentswhohavebeenabsentfromstudyatBHCLRforaminimumoffourconsecutiveyearsandhave adesiretoreenteraprogramofstudymaypetitionforclemencyfortheirpreviouseducationalexperience atBHCLR.Tobeconsideredforclemencythestudentmustmeetallcriteriabelow:
1. BeabsentfromstudyatBHCLRforaminimumoffourconsecutivecalendaryears.
2. Submitacompletedpetitionwithadetailedexplanationfortheirpreviouseducationalcycle.The petitionshouldalsoincluderationaleastowhytheyshouldbeallowedtoreentertheprogramof study.Documentationshouldbesubmittedtotheappropriateprogramleader.
3. Meetanyadditionalacademicrequirementssetbytheprogramleaderregardingtheirpetition.
Approvalofclemencyisneitherautomaticnorguaranteed Thepetitionforclemencywillbereviewedby theprogramleaderandthePresidentatBHCLR Approvalofclemencyallowsthatthepetitioneris eligibletoapplytotheprogramofstudy Approvalofclemencydoesnotguaranteeselectionorplacement intotheprogramofstudy ApplicantselectionwillbedeterminedbytheappropriateSelectionCommittee SeetheFinancialAidSatisfactoryAcademicPolicy(SAP)forFinancialAideligibility Clemencyis notedontheofficialtranscriptasdetailedinthepetition
ProgramEffectiveness Evaluatingtheeffectivenessofeachprogramisanimportant,ongoingprocess. Assessmentofprogram effectivenessisevaluatedthroughcollectingandanalyzingdatafromstudentandgraduateoutcomes, studentsurveysofclassroomandclinicalexperiences,curriculumevaluation,graduatesatisfaction, employersatisfaction,accreditingagencydecisions,andadvisoryboardinput. Becausecollecteddatais soimportanttothisprocess,completionofsurveysasrequestedofstudentsandgraduatesiscrucialtothe evaluationofprogrameffectiveness.
ReentryInformation BHCLRoffersstudentsoneopportunitytoapplyforreentry;thus,studentswhohaveattemptedany BHCLRprogramtwicewithoutsuccessfulcompletionarenoteligibletoapplyforreentryintothatsame programofstudy.TheSchoolsofAlliedHealth,SchoolofNursing,SchoolofPracticalNursing,and PatientCareTechnicianprogramsevaluatestudentsforreentryonanindividualbasisthroughapplication totheprogram ForstudentsenteringtheSchoolofNursing-Traditionaltrack,previousunsuccessful attemptsinnursingoutsideofBHCLRmaycounttowardsreentryeligibility Reentryisnotguaranteed Reentryrequestsareevaluatedbasedontheprogram’sspecificpolicy Applicationsforreentrywillnot beconsideredifthestudenthasanincompletegrade,anactivegrievance,oranoutstandingbalanceby thepublishedreentryapplicationdeadlines
RoleofStudent Thestudent'sroleduringtheprofessionalcurriculumisthatoflearner Studentsarenotexpectedtorender servicesforpatientcarebeyondthosewitheducationalvalue Studentsshallnotbeusedinlieuof professionalstaff,andtheyshallbesupervisedatalltimes
SatisfactoryAcademicProgress
Eligibilitytoregistereachsemesteriscontingent,inpart,thatadequatesatisfactoryprogressisbeing madebythestudentintheprogramofstudy.
TomaintainSatisfactoryAcademicProgress(SAP),astudentmustenrollandcompleteallrequired courses/componentsinaparticularsemesterfortheprogramofstudywithaC(77%)oraboveandbein goodstandingwithBHCLR AnystudentwhodoesnotcompleteallrequiredcourseswithaC(77%)or aboveiswithdrawnfromthatprogramofstudy Studentswhoarewithdrawnfromaprogramareeligible toapplytoreenteraccordingtothereentryproceduresforeachprogramofstudy
StudentswhoareindangerduringthesemesterofnotmeetingSAPstandardsarealertedtotheir deficiencies,advisedofthemeanstoremedythem,andalertedtotheconsequencesoftheirfailuretodo so
StudentswhohavenotmetSAPstandards,havevoluntarilywithdrawn,orhavebeenadministratively withdrawnfromaprogramatBHCLRmaybeeligibletoapplyforreentryaccordingtotherequirements
foreachprogramofstudy.Inadditiontomeetingallprogramapplicationrequirements,thefollowing timeframeswillbeadheredtowhenconsideringreentryapplicants.
Academicprogresswillbereviewedattheendofeachsemester
Reentryoptionsandrequirementsareoutlinedwithinthiscatalog
TheFinancialAidSatisfactoryAcademicProgresspolicyislocatedintheFinancialAidportionofthe Catalog
CAMPUS AND FACILITIES AnimalsonCampus
Animalsarenotallowedonthecollegecampus,theclinicallaboratorysetting,andothercampus premises.Theexceptionisforserviceanimals.AccordingtoADAdefinitions,serviceanimalsmustbe canineswhoareunderthecontroloftheirhandleratalltimes,mustbehousebroken,andcannotbe disruptive Serviceanimalswhodonotmeetthesecriteriawillberemovedfromthepremises Handlers mayvoluntarilyregistertheirserviceanimalwithDisabilityServices Seehttps://wwwadagov/topics/service-animals/
Appropriateauthoritiesarenotifiedbycampussecurityofficerswhenanimalsarefoundin parkedmotorvehicles Individualsbringinganimalsintothebuilding,whodonotmeettheserviceanimal criteriaabove,willbeaskedbyfacultyandstafftoremovetheanimalsfromthebuilding Securitywillbe notifiedifanimalsarenotremovedpromptly
CampusDescription TheBHCLRcampusislocatedat11900ColonelGlennRoadinWestLittleRocknearInterstate430at exit4 Thecampusconsistsofthirteenacreswithonelargebuilding Largeparkinglotssurroundthe buildingonthreesides.Completefacilitiesconsistingofqualityequipmentandteachingaidsareavailable andspecifictoeachprogram.Thebuildingisincompliancewithallfederal,state,andlocallawsin regardtofire,building,sanitationcodesandAmericanDisabilityAct(ADA)requirements
CampusSecurity TheBHpracticeandpolicyistodowhateverisnecessarytosafeguardpatients,employees,studentsand property Toassistinenforcementofthispolicy,asecurityforceisemployed Eachstudentshould immediatelyreporttothenearestclinicalsupervisor,instructor,orsecurityofficeranysuspiciousperson orcircumstance.Studentsalsohelpbyobservingtherulesandregulationsofthevariousdepartmentswith regardtothepropersecurityofallBHfacilities Securitypersonnelareempoweredwiththeauthorityto inspectallpackages,parcels,sacks,andcontainersofvisitorsenteringorleavingBHpremises Students arerequestedtocooperatewiththesecurityofficers.Whenitisnecessarytoleavethepremisesafterdark, ifpossible,leaveingroups.Ifleavingalone,callsecuritybycalling501-519-1282andrequestthat securitypatroltheareawherethecarisparked.Eachstudentisadvisedtofollowgeneralsafetypractices.
Securityandsecurityconcernsaretheresponsibilityoffaculty,staff,andstudentsatBHCLR Securityis enhancedbysecurityofficersandtechnologicalsystemsatBHCLR Policiesprovidedirectionforstudent protectionandsafety Anindividualobservedloiteringonornearthecollegecampus,oronpremises duringbuildingopenhours,withoutbusinesspurposes,isaskedtoleaveimmediately Refusaltoleave shallresultinaBaptistHealthsecurityofficerbeingcontactedimmediately Contactinformationfor
securitypersonnel,helpfulhints,andrecentsecuritydatareportsareavailableontheBHCLRwebsite.
ClassroomsandConferenceRooms ProgramsofstudyarelocatedontheWestLittleRockcampuslocatedat11900ColonelGlennRoad.In someBHCLRprogramsofstudy,face-to-faceinstructionisutilizedinconjunctionwithdistance educationinstruction.DistanceeducationpracticesaredetailedintheacademicsectionoftheCatalogand inrespectivecoursedescriptions.Off-campusclinicalexperiencesareincludedinspecifiedcourses. AdditionalspaceislocatedinBaptistHealthfacilitiesforinstructionandconferences.Buildingsand facilitiesareaccessibletoindividualswithdisabilities.Theskillslaboratoryisasimulatedhospitalsetting whereskillsarelearnedandpracticed.Modernequipmentandsuppliesusedinhospitalcareareavailable forpracticingskillsandcompetencydevelopment.Aportionoftheskillslaboratoryisdevotedto high-fidelitysimulation.Thecollegehas12highfidelitysimulatorswithsupportingequipmentto facilitatestudentlearningincaringforclients.
SeveraldedicatedconferenceroomsarelocatedontheBHCLRcampus.Theroomsmaybescheduledfor bothfacultyandstudentmeetingpurposes.
ChildrenonCampus Childrenarenotallowedtoattendanylearningexperiencesorevents,unlesstheeventhasbeen designatedasafamilyevent Childrenonthecollegecampusshouldbeaccompaniedbyanadultatall timesandmaynotbeleftunattendedintheparkinglotoranywhereoncampus. Astudentwhobringsa childtoalearningexperiencewillbeaskedtoremovethechildfromthecampus.Thestudentwillbe countedabsentduringthistime Ifcoursemake-uptimeorworkisinvolved,themake-upfeepolicywill beapplied Ifthebehaviorisrepeated,additionaldisciplinaryactionwillbetakenbyBHCLR Thispolicy includeschildrenofstudents,familymembers,visitors,andemployees
ComputerLaboratory Thelaboratoryaccommodates92studentsinvolvedwithtestingandotherlearningactivities. Contemporaryaudiovisualresourcesareusedtoreinforceclassroomandclinicallearningandto supplementtheteachingofstudents.
DrugFreeCampus BHCLRisadrugfreecampus.ItisthepolicyofBHCLRtopromoteasafe,healthyandproductive environmentfreefromtheinfluencesofdrugsandalcohol.BHCLRstudentshavetherighttobeeducated inanenvironmentthatisfreeofdrugsandalcohol.
BHCLRiscommittedtostrictlyenforceitsdrugandalcoholpolicyandtocomplywiththerequirements oftheDrug-FreeWorkplaceActof1988.ItistheexpectationofBHCLRthatallstudentsobeyapplicable local,stateandfederallawsandadheretothebehavioralstandardsregardingtheuseandabuseofalcohol andotherdrugs.
Foradditionalinformationonchemicalsubstanceuseand/orabuse,pleaseseetheStudentConductand BehavioralExpectationssectionofthiscatalog
EmergencyManagement TheBHCLREmergencyResponseManualidentifiesproceduresusedbytheEmergencyResponseTeam tocomprehensivelyaddressspecifiedemergencyconditions Students,employees,visitors,andanyother individualsoncampusduringanemergencysituationareexpectedtoimmediatelycomplywiththe directionsoftheEmergencyResponseTeam
FireEmergencyProcedures
1 Pullthenearestfirealarminthebuilding
2 TheBaptistHealthoperatorwillnotifyallpartiesincludingtheLittleRockFireDepartment
3 Securityofficersareresponsiblefordirectingstudentevacuationfromthebuildingtodesignated areas;
4 Faculty,staffandstudentsquietlyexitthebuildingandproceedtodesignatedareaindicatedunder EVACUATION;and
5 Noindividualreturnstothebuildingforanyreasonuntilthe"AllClear"signalisgiven
Firearms,Fireworks,Explosives,andWeapons
Possession,storage,oruseofweaponsincluding,butnotlimitedto,firearms,firearmammunition,air pistols,airrifles,fireworks,incendiarydevices,lockbladeorfixedbladekniveswithabladelengthof fourinchesorgreater,blackjacks,metalknuckles,tasersoranyothersuchoffensiveweaponsofany descriptionontheBHCLRcampusisprohibited
InclementWeatherandOtherCampusEmergencies
Thefollowingstatusesmaybeutilizedduringinclementweatherandotheremergencies Allstatusesare communicatedviaemail,textandtheinstitutionalwebsite Alleffortswillbemadetoannouncean InclementWeatherWatchby10:00PMtheeveningbeforeforecastedinclementweatherandannounceall otherstatusesby6:00AM
InclementWeatherWatch:
InclementWeatherWatchesaredeclaredtheeveningbeforeforecastedinclementweather.Noscheduled classes,skillslaboratoryorclinicallearningexperienceswillbeginbefore8:00AMthefollowingday. ThisstatusallowstimeforBHCLRtomakeaninformeddecisionregardingtravelingconditions.All effortswillbemadetoannouncethestatusofthecampusby6:00AMthefollowingday.
DelayedOpening:
Classes,skillslaboratoryandclinicallearningexperiencesaredelayeduntil10:00AMorlater Face-to faceexperiencesareexpectedbutaredelayed Studentsmustchecktheirportalforadditional details
AlternateMethodofInstruction(AMI)Day/CampusOpen:
Face-to-faceinstructionwilltransitiontovirtual/onlineinstruction.Studentsmustchecktheirportalfor additionaldetails.TheBHCLRcampusisopenforon-groundbusiness.
AlternateMethodofInstruction(AMI)Day/CampusClosed:
Face-to-faceinstructionwilltransitiontovirtual/onlineinstruction Studentsmustchecktheirportalfor additionaldetails TheBHCLRcampusisnotopenforon-groundbusiness
AllInstructionisCanceled/CampusClosed:
Intheeventthatallinstructioniscanceled,studentswillnotbecountedabsentandmake-upactivities willbescheduledatthediscretionoffaculty.Nomakeupfeesareincurredbystudents.TheBHCLR campusisnotopenforon-groundbusiness.
EarlyDismissal:
Intheeventthatweatherconditionsdeteriorateduringnormalbusinesshours,BHCLRmaymakethe decisiontoclosethecampusearly.Factoringintothisdecisionwillberoadconditionsandotherschool closuresintheLittleRockmetropolitanarea(Pulaski,Faulkner,Saline,LonokeandPerrycounties). Studentswillbedismissedfromtheclassroom,skillslaboratoryandclinicallearningexperiences.Inthe eventthatallface-to-faceinstructioniscanceled,studentswillnotbecountedabsentandmake-up activitieswillbescheduledatthediscretionoffaculty.Nomakeupfeesareincurredbystudents.The BHCLRcampuswillcloseforon-groundbusiness Intheeventofamorningdismissal,transitionto virtual/onlineinstructionfortheafternoonwillbeatthediscretionoftheprogramleadership
BHCLRencouragesemployeesandstudentstoexercisejudgmentduringemergencysituationsand takepersonalsafetyintoconsideration.
LearningResourceCenter TheLearningResourceCenterisavailableforstudentuse.Studentshaveaccesstocomputers,the internet,andawidevarietyofcomputersoftwareprograms.TheLearningResourceCenterislocatedin Room1300ontheBHCLRcampus.
Lockers StudentsontheBHCLRcampusmayrequestalockerthroughtheBusinessOffice.Alockisthestudent’s responsibility.BHCLRisnotresponsibleforitemsinlockersandwillcutlocksanddisposeoflocker contentsifitemsareleftinalockerafteranindividualisnolongerenrolledinaBHCLRprogramof study,oritemsareplacedinanunassignedlocker Ifaziptieisstillonalocker60daysafteralocker assignmenthasbeengiven,thelockerwillbeconsideredvacantandtheassignmentwillexpire.
Thecollegereservestherighttoexaminelockercontentsatanytimeforthefollowingreasonsandinthe describedmanner:
1. Routinehousekeepingandcleanliness:Suspicionofspoilingfoodandbeverages.Nobooksor personalbelongingswillberemoved.Obviouscontrabandwillbecalledtotheattentionof appropriateofficials
2 Search:Wherethereis"probablecause"tobelievetheviolationoffederal,stateorlocallawsor collegepolicieshasoccurredorisoccurring
3 AsearchisconductedbyBHsecurityofficersorofficialswithknowledgeoftheadministration
4 Policeofficers,withcourtapprovedsearchwarrants,maysearchlockersinthepresenceofa memberofadministration
5 Astudent/graduatemustemptythelockerandremovethelockupondiscontinuanceofstudy Itemsremaininginthelockerwillberemovedanddiscardedaftertwo(2)weeks
Loitering AnyindividualobservedonBHCLRcampus,notwearinganIDbadgenordoinglegitimatebusinessshall beaskedtoleavethepremises RefusaltoleaveshallresultinaBaptistHealthsecurityofficerbeing contactedimmediatelyforassistanceinremovingtheindividual
LostandFound ItemsfoundontheBHCLRcampusshouldbetakentothefrontreceptiondesk Itemsthatareunclaimed formorethan30daysbecomethepropertyofBHCLR
ParkingandDriving
GeneralpoliciesrelatedtoparkinganddrivingontheBHCLRcampusandaffiliatedclinicalproperties follow
1 ParkingspaceisprovidedforallBHCLRstudents Strictadherencetoparkingregulationsis expectedwithparkingdecalsclearlyshowingasrequired RulesforparkingatBHfacilitiesand contractingclinicalfacilitiesareprovidedbyfacultypriortothebeginningofaclinicallaboratory assignment
2 Parkingticketswillbeissuedforthefollowinginfractionsandwillcarryafine Finesmustbe paidwithinthirty(30)daysofissuancedate
Parkingdecalsnotvisibleornotdisplayed
Useoffalsedecal
Refusing,reusingordiscardingticket
Parkinginspacesdesignatedforotherpurposes
Parkinginundefinedspaces
Occupyingmorethanonespace
Blockingserviceloadingarea
3. Studentschoosingnottocomplywithparkingguidelineswillhavetheirparkingprivileges revokedand/ormotorvehicletowed.Thestudentwillbechargedforallassociatedexpenses.
4. Astudentparkingdecalmustbeaffixedanddisplayedonthemotorvehicleasdirectedby CampusSecurity.Scotchtapeddecalsorotheradhesivenotonthedecalarenotacceptable.
5. Campuswidemaximumdrivingspeedisten(10)mph;studentsobservedspeedingshallbe ticketed,finedandsubjecttocorrectiveaction.
6. Specialparkingprivilegesareprovidedonthefollowingbasis:
AccessibleParking-motorvehiclesmusthaveadisabilitylicenseplateorcard,whichisissued tothedriver,clearlyvisibleonthemotorvehicle.
VisitorOnly-employeesandstudentsarenotallowedtoparkinthevisitorsspaces.
Employee-of-the-Month–onafirstcome,firstservedbasis.
Allemployeesandstudentsarerequiredtocomplywithstateandcityordinancesandregulationsrelated toBaptistHealthparkinganddrivingpolicies
SeparateClassroomatBarrowRoadCenter TheBHCLR-SchoolofOccupationalTherapyAssistantmaintainsaseparateclassroomlocatedinahouse attheBaptistHealthBarrowRoadCenter,900JohnBarrowRoad,LittleRock,AR,approximatelyfour milesfromtheBHCLRmaincampus Theseparateclassroomcontainsalltheamenitiesofaregular home,providingarealisticenvironmentforstudentsastheypracticeskillspertinenttotheprofessionof occupationaltherapy TheBarrowRoadCenterisincloseproximitytotheBHCLRmaincampus, allowingstudentstoaccessamenitiessuchasStudentServicesandfacultyofficeslocatedonthemain campus
StudentCenter TheStudentCenter,locatedontheBHCLRcampus,isavailableforstudentstoeat,relax,study,and interactwithfellowstudents.ThecenterprovidestheSnaxCafé,vendingmachines,refrigerators,pool andpingpongtable,copymachines,computers,microwaveovensandastudyarea.
TobaccoFreeEnvironment InaccordancewithArkansaslaw,Act134,theentireBaptistHealthorganization,buildings,parkinglots, carsonparkinglots,andBaptistHealthSupportCenter(BHSC),LittleRockcampusisatobaccofree environment Studentsareexpectedtoabidebypoliciesrelatedtoatobaccofreeenvironment
Disciplinarymeasuresand/orfinesaredeterminedwhenastudentchoosesnottocomplywiththeBaptist HealthNoSmokingPolicyandArkansasLaw.
Studentsareexpectedtodisplayappropriateon-stagebehaviorandmaybesubjecttocorrectiveactionfor smokingonprivatepropertyadjacenttoaBHCLRfacility.
SERVICES FOR ENROLLED AND PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS AdministrativeServices Thecollegeprovidesnumerousadministrativeservicesforstudents,formerstudents,graduatesand alumnimembers Administrativestaffstrivestoprovidethoseservicesandrequestsasquicklyas possible.Itisnotpossibletoprovideservicesondemand.Thestaffprocessesrequestssubmittedbyuse oftheAdministrativeServicesRequestForm,obtainedinanyStudentServicesOffice.Staffisavailable toprovideadditionalinformationandassistanceasneeded;requestswillbefilledwithinfive(5)working days
BreaksandMealTimes
Breaksandmealtimesarescheduledduringlearningactivities.Aclassroombreakistypicallyten minutesaftereachfiftyminutesofclassroominstructionandamealtimebreakistypicallyforty-five minutes.Classroombreaksandmealtimesarereflectedontherespectivecoursecalendar.Clinicalbreaks areassignedbytheclinicalinstructor,ProgramDirector,AssociateDean,Deanorpreceptorandarebased onestablishedpoliciesoftheclinicalagencyorpatientcareassignments.
CampusCommunication TelephonesareprovidedintheBHCLRbuildingforstudentuse Thereisnocharge Emergency messagesarerelayeddirectlytothestudentifpossible Additionally,televisionmonitorsaremaintained forcommunication OfficialcommunicationstoapplicantsandstudentsmaybethroughemailorUS Mail
InformationrelatedtoBHCLRclassorcampusactivitiesispostedondesignatedtelevisionmonitors No signsorpostersarepermittedonpainted,glassorwoodensurfaces TheDeanofBusinessAffairsand CollegeOperationsordesigneemustapproveanythingotherthanofficialcollegepostingsontheBHCLR campus,includingthemainlobby BHCLRadministrationreservestherighttoremoveany communicationorposting
Newandrevisedpoliciesaredistributedviaelectronicmailnotification Thisdistributionservesas officialnotificationuntilnewpoliciesarepublishedinthenextprintingoftheofficialcollegedocuments and/orpublications.
CounselingServices Academic,personal,andspiritualcounselingareavailabletoallenrolledstudentsatBHCLR. AppointmentsareavailablebycontactingtheBHCLRAcademic&SpiritualCounselorat501-202-7721 Hospitalchaplains,faculty,andadministrationserveasadditionalresourcesforstudents Academic advisingisprovidedbyprogramfacultyandProgramDirectors/AssociateDeans Thecounseling relationshipandinformationresultingfromconversationsareconfidential Whenthementalorphysical healthofastudentorapatientisatriskorthereputationofBHCLRorBHisatstake,appropriate authoritiesandprofessionalsshallbecontacted
Thecounselingphilosophy,purpose,expectedoutcomes,studentsatisfaction,andresourcesfollow
Philosophy - Counseling is founded on the philosophy of human relationships This philosophyincludes the belief that every individual has the potential capacity for growth and development; that observed human behavior may stem from human needs, experiences or conflicts; that human conduct can be motivated and directed through understanding, acceptance, and respect; thateachpersonhasarighttobe heardwithoutpreconceivedvaluejudgments;andthateachpersonhastherighttoself-determination
Purpose - Offer assistance for students’ optimum personal and professional development in order to be useful,well-adjustedcitizensofsocietyandmembersofachosenprofession.
ThecounselingprogramsatBHCLRhaveseveralexpectedoutcomes
Students develop personally by increased individual awareness ofattributes,personalvalues,aspirations, and areas of needed improvement; clarify personal values, establish goals, and formulate future plans; explore problem situations and consider alternatives and, when possible, achieve a satisfactory coping level
Studentsacceptresponsibilityforconductandoutcomesofpersonalandprofessionallife
Students are provided the opportunity to provide data related to their level of satisfaction with the counselingprogram
Resources are available to studentsforassistanceinachievingoptimumpersonalgrowthandprofessional development TheseresourcesincludeBHCLR’sDirectorofCounseling&AcademicServices ,facultymembers,BaptistHealthPastoralCareDepartment,andcommunityagenciesandgroups
DisabilityServices BHCLRrecognizesandcomplieswiththeAmericanswithDisabilitiesActof1990(ADA)andSection 504oftheRehabilitationActof1973whichprohibitsdiscriminationagainstindividualswithdisabilities. ForthepurposesofBHCLRcompliance,a“qualifiedindividualwithadisability”isonewho,withor withoutreasonableaccommodationsormodifications,meetstheessentialeligibilityrequirementsfor participationintheprogram.Itistheresponsibilityoftheapplicantorstudenttoprovidethenecessary officialrecordsanddocumentationtoDisabilityServicesinatimelymannerorassoonastheneedforan accommodationisevident.
EssentialfunctionstandardsarepublishedintheprogramsectionsoftheBHCLRCatalog.
Reasonableaccommodationsforapplicantsandstudentswithdocumenteddisabilitiesaremade,pursuant tofederalandstatelaws Anyapplicantorstudentwithadisabilitywhoneedsaccommodationsmust providethenecessaryofficialrecordsanddocumentationtoDisabilityServicesinatimelymanneroras soonastheneedforanaccommodationisevident Theappropriatecollegeofficialshallmakethe determinationregardingreasonableaccommodations
BHCLRpersonnelareavailabletoadviseandcounselapplicantsandstudentswhoqualifyunderthe ADA. Torequestaccommodations,studentsshouldprovidecurrentdocumentationthatincludes:
● Aclearandcurrentdiagnosticstatementidentifyingthedisability,dateofthecurrentdiagnostic evaluation,andthedateoftheoriginaldiagnosis;
● Adescriptionofthediagnosticcriteriaand/ordiagnostictest(s)used;
● Adescriptionofthecurrentfunctionalimpactofthedisability;
● Treatments,medications,andassistivedevices/servicescurrentlyprescribedorinuse;
● Adescriptionoftheexpectedprogressionand/orstabilityoftheimpactofthedisabilityover time;
● Resultsofevaluationsandrequested/suggestedaccommodations;
● Thecredentialsofthediagnosingprofessional;and
● Anyadditionalinformationwhichwouldhelpsupportandidentifytheneedforrequested academicaccommodations.
FamilyEducationalRightsandPrivacyAct(FERPA)Information TheFamilyEducationalRightsandPrivacyAct(FERPA)isafederallawdesignedtoprotecttheprivacy ofthestudent’seducationalrecords.Studenteducationalrecordsareconsideredconfidentialandmaynot bereleasedtoanyoneotherthanthestudentwithoutthewrittenconsentofthestudent;thisincludesthe student’sparentsand/orspouse Someinformation,termed‘directoryinformation’maybereleased withoutthestudent’swrittenpermission DirectoryinformationatBHCLRmayincludeastudent’s name,address,phonenumber,datesofattendance,degreesreceived,majorprogram,e-mailaddress,etc (seeBHCLRCatalogforafulllistofdirectoryinformation) Studentsdohavearighttorequestthat directoryinformationbewithheldasconfidential Therequestwillbehonoredforonefullyear Anew requestshouldbesubmittedeachyear
Theformtoreleaseinformationtosomeoneotherthanastudentorwithholdthedisclosureofdirectory informationisavailableinStudentServicesandontheinstitutionalwebsite
BaptistHealthCollegeLittleRock(BHCLR)recordsrelatedtoapplicants,students,non-graduates,and graduatesaresecured,maintainedandmanagedasconfidentialdocuments.BHCLRcomplieswithall regulationsadministeredbytheUSDepartmentofEducation,FamilyPolicyComplianceOffice(FERPA office),theVeteransAdministration,theInternalRevenueService,UnitedStatesPublicHealthService, theStateDepartment,andallinstitutionalandprogrammaticaccreditingbodies.
AllinformationreceivedbecomesthepropertyofBHCLR.Access,bythestudentorgraduate,toany portionoftheStudentRecordisrequestedinwriting AccesstotheStudentRecordmaybeextendedtoa partyofthestudent’schoosingaccordingtoFERPAguidelines Accesswillbemadepossibleduringa scheduledappointmentwiththeRegistrar
Aschoolhastherighttorefuseastudentaccesstothefollowingcontents:
1 FinancialStatementofparents;exceptionallowedifwrittenpermissionisgrantedbytheparents orguardian
2 Lettersandstatementsofrecommendationforwhichthestudentwaivedrightofaccess
AschooldisclosesaStudentRecordtothefollowing:
1 Toschoolofficialswhohavealegitimateeducationalinterestintherecord Aschoolofficialisa personemployedinanadministrative,supervisory,instructional,orsupportstaffposition,a personemployedbyorundercontracttoperformaspecialtask,suchastheattorneyorauditor A legitimateeducationalinterestexistsiftheofficialis:performingataskthatisspecifiedinhisor herpositiondescriptionorbyacontractagreement;performingataskrelatedtoastudent’s education;performingataskrelatedtothedisciplineofthestudent
2 Toofficialsofanotherschool,uponwrittenrequestbythestudent
3 TocertainofficialsoftheUS DepartmentofEducation,stateandlocaleducationalauthorities,in connectionwithapprovaloraccreditationandcertainstateorfederallysupportededucational programs
4 Inconnectionwiththestudent’srequestforreceiptoffinancialaid,asnecessarytodetermine eligibility,amountorconditionsofthefinancialaid,ortoenforcethetermsandconditionsofthe aid
5 Tocomplywithajudicialorderoralawfullyissuedsubpoena
6 Tonecessarypartiesiftheinformationisneededtoprotectthehealthandsafetyofthestudentor otherindividuals,orinaccordancewiththePatriotAct
7 Tootherswhohaveaverified"NeedtoKnow"
FERPA/StudentRecords:Correction Astudenthastherighttorequestthatrecordsbecorrectedthathe/shebelievesareinaccurate,misleading, orinviolationofprivacyrights.Thefollowingprocessisprovided.
Astudentmayasktheschooltoamendafile,andinsodoing,identify,inwriting,therecordrequested tobechangedandspecifytheinaccuraciesormisleadinginformation.
Theschoolmaygranttherequestormaydecidenottodoso.Ifitdecidesnotto,theschoolwillnotify thestudentandadvisehim/herofthedecisionandadvisehim/heroftherighttochallengethe informationbelievedtobeinaccurate,misleading,orinviolationofthestudent’srights.
Uponrequest,theschoolshallarrangeforahearingandnotifythestudent,reasonablyinadvance,ofthe date,place,andtimeofthehearing.
Thehearingshallbeconductedbyahearingofficerwhoisadisinterestedparty;however,thehearing officermaybeanofficialofBHCLR.Thestudentshallbeaffordedafullandfairopportunitytopresent evidencerelevanttotheissuesraisedintheoriginalwrittenrequesttoamendthestudent’srecordorfile
Theschoolshallprepareawrittendecisionbasedontheevidencepresentedandthedecisionrationale Iftheschooldecidesnottogranttherequest,itwillnotifythestudentthathe/shehasarighttoplacein thefileastatementcommentingonthechallengedinformationand/orastatementsettingforthreasons disagreeingwiththedecision
Thestudent’sstatementshallbemaintainedaspartofthefilealongwiththecontestedportionofthe file
Iftheschooldecidestogranttherequest,itwillamendthefileandnotifythestudent,inwriting,thatthe filehasbeenamended
1 Theentirestudent’sacademichistoryisreflectedonthetranscript
2 Theacademichistoryincludesfinalgradesandcreditsbasedontheory,clinicallaboratory,and skillslaboratory,asdeemedbyeachprogram’srequirements;generaleducationcoursesthatare requiredforaparticularprogram;andcreditbyexamorvalidationcoursesifapplicable
3 Generaleducationcoursesmaybeacceptedastransfercreditsasrequiredbyaparticular program Nocoursesoffewersemestercredithoursthanthoserequiredforaparticularprogram willbeaccepted Coursestakenonaquartersystemwillbeevaluatedonacasebycasebasis All transfercoursesmusthaveanassignedgradeof“C”orhigher
4 Anystudentwithanincompletecourserequirementattheendofthecoursewillbegivenan“I” The“I”willbechangedtoan“F”afteraperiodof6monthsunlessotherwisespecified
5 Ifacourseisrepeated,theinitialattemptisforgiven Theinitialattemptisrecordedonthe transcriptandthegradeissurroundedbyparentheses.Thegradefortheinitialattemptina repeatedcourseisnotcalculatedintheGPA,CGPAorinthecredithours.Thelatestattemptata coursewillbecalculatedintheGPA,CGPAandthecredithours.
6. PossibleTranscriptGradesandGradeValuePoint
7 StudentswhovoluntarilywithdrawfromacoursewillreceiveaWforthatcourse Student voluntarywithdrawalsarestudentinitiated Studentswhoarewithdrawnfromacoursefor academicoradministrativereasonswillreceiveaWXforthecourse Theappropriatecollege officialinitiatesadministrativewithdrawals SeedeadlinedatesontheAcademicCalendar locatedintheCatalogandontheBHCLRwebsite
8. CalculatingGradePointAverage(GPA)andCumulativeGradePointAverage(CGPA)
SemesterGradePointAverageCalculation
ThesemesterGPAstatisticreflectsallBHCLRcoursegradesandgeneraleducationcoursegrades duringaparticulartimeframethatarerequiredinaparticularprogram.ThesemesterGPAis calculatedattheendofeachsemester.
CumulativeGradePointAverageCalculation
ThecumulativeGPAstatisticreflectsallBHCLRcoursegradesthatthestudenthascompleted. ThecumulativeGPAmayalsoincluderequiredgeneraleducationcoursegradesdependingonthe programofstudy.
GradePointAverageComputation
Eachlettergradeassignedtoastudentisassignedapointvalue.Gradepointsforeachcoursecan bedeterminedbymultiplyingthenumberofpointsthegradeisworthbythenumberofcredit
hoursthecoursecarries.Anassignedgradeofan“A”(worthfourpoints)forathree-credithour courseisworth12valuepoints.Anassignedgradeofa“B”(worththreepoints)forathree-credit hourcourseisworth9valuepoints
GPAsaredeterminedbyaddingthetotalvaluepointsforallcoursesanddividingbythetotal numberofcredithoursattemptedinthesameperiodoftime AllGPAsareroundedtothe hundredthsplace
9 Abbreviationofcoursetitlereflectstheprofessionalmajorordisciplinetobestudied BHCLRCourseCodes
MLS MedicalLaboratoryScience
NM NuclearMedicine
NSG RegisteredNursing
BOTA OccupationalTherapyAssistant
PCT PatientCareTechnician
PNSG PracticalNursing
RADG Radiography
SLPT SleepTechnology
ST SurgicalTechnology
SPorSPRN SpiritualPerspectives
UniversityofArkansas-PulaskiTechnicalCollegeCourseCodes:
ENGL English
BIOL Biology
SOCI Sociology
PSYC Psychology
HLSC/HEAL
HealthSciences/Nutrition
CHEM Chemistry
CIS/CPSI ComputerConcepts
MATH Mathematics
10. Thecoursetitle,description,andnumbersequencereflectthenatureofthespecificcontent, frequencyofclassofferings,professionalmajor,classificationofthestudent,andthecredithour valueofthecourse.Thenumberingsystemforcoursesinaprogramofstudyofferedprovidesthe followinginformation:thefirstnumberisthecurriculumlevelofstudy;thesecondisthecourse code;andthethirdandfourthnumbersarethenumberofcredithours.
11 Anestablishedminimumisutilizedwhencalculatingcredithoursforallcoursesofferedat BHCLR:
Theory: one(1)credithour=15clockhours
SkillsLaboratory(SL):one(1)credithour=30clockhours
ClinicalLaboratory:one(1)credithour=45-60clockhours(programspecific)
FERPA/StudentRecords:Transcripts 1 OfficialtranscriptsmustberequestedthroughtheNationalStudentClearinghouse
2 UnofficialtranscriptsarefreeofchargeandmayberequestedthroughtheBusinessOffice
3 Additionalinformationisavailableat https://wwwbhclredu/academics/registrar/requesting-a-transcript/
4 Officialtranscriptsissued,upongraduation,torespectiveboardsoragenciesforlicensure, certificationorregistrypurposeswillbefreeofchargetograduatingstudents
5. BHCLRacademictranscriptsaremaintainedindefinitely.
6. BHCLRreservestherighttodenytranscriptsorcopiesofdocumentsifthestudenthasanunpaid financialobligationtoBaptistHealthorBHCLR
FitnessCenter
StudentsaswellasemployeesareeligibletojointheBHFitnessCenter Amembershipfeeischarged CallthefitnessCoordinatorat501-202-7628formoreinformation
Food
Studentsmaypurchasemealsatthehospitalcafeterias,BHCLRSnaxCafé,andnearbyrestaurants Salads,sandwiches,juices,sodas,andothersnacksareavailableintheSnaxCaféandstudentcenter If studentsordermealstobedeliveredtoBHCLR,theyaresolelyresponsibleforthedeliveryandpick-up arrangementswiththevendor
GrievanceProcedure BHCLRrecognizesthatbothstudentsandcollegeofficialshaverightsandresponsibilitiesthroughoutthe educationalprocess.Thecollegesetsforththefollowinggrievanceprocedureforenrolledstudents.A grievanceisdefinedbythecollegeasanofficialstatementofcomplaintoversomethingbelievedtobe wrongorunfair;orarequestforreliefbaseduponsignificantextenuatingcircumstancesoutsidethe student’scontrolandcommunicatedinaccordancewithCollegepolicies/procedures/guidelines.The grievanceprocessisgroundedintheconceptsofresponsibilityandfairnesstothestudent,faculty, classmates,therespectiveschoolofenrollmentandBaptistHealthasawhole,whilealsoconsidering publicprotectionandtheinterestsoffutureemployers ThegoaloftheGrievanceProcedureistoresolve issuesinafairandexpeditiousmanneratthelowestlevelofauthority
Ifanenrolledstudentperceivesthattheyhaveagrievance,asdefinedbyBHCLR,theyshouldinitiatethe followingprocedure First,thestudentshoulddiscusstheconcernopenlyanddirectlywiththe Course/SemesterLeaderwithintheNursingprogramsandfacultywithinAlliedHealthprograms. Many concernscanbeclarifiedandresolvedatthisinformalLevel Ifasatisfactoryresolutiondoesnotresult fromthedirectdiscussion,aformalgrievancemaybeinitiatedinaccordancewiththisGrievance Procedure.
TheGrievanceProceduremustbeinitiatedinwritingbytheenrolledstudentontheGrievanceRequest formwhichcanbeobtainedfromtherespectivecourseleader/semesterleader/programdirector.Theform shouldbesubmittedbythestudentdirectlyaffectedwithinfive(5)businessdaysoftheaggrieved incidentorwithinfive(5)businessdaysofpostingoftheaggrievedgradeinquestionbacktothe respectivecourseleader/semesterleader/programdirector.
ThefollowingaretheLevelsoftheformalGrievanceProcedureandthedesignatedBHCLR representativeateachlevel:
LEVELONE[AssistantProfessor(courselead)orProgramDirector/AssociateDean]
LEVELTWO[DeanofNursingorDeanofAlliedHealth]
LEVELTHREE[President/Panel]
TheChancellorwillassignanon-votingGrievancePanelFacilitatorwhowillconveneaGrievancePanel. TheGrievancePanelwillbecomposedofthreefacultymembers,astudentrepresentative,andone representativeoftheadministrative/studentservicesstaff **Nofacultymember(s)assignedtothe student’sprogram/trackwillbeeligibletoserveontheGrievancePanel Nostudentenrolledinthe grievingstudent’scurrentprogramandsemesterofprogressionwillbeeligibletoserveontheGrievance Panel ThePanelwillgatherappropriateinformationandmayconductinterviewsinitsdiscretion The Panelwillreachamajoritydecision,whichdecisionshallbefinal
AllgrievancesshallprogressthrougheachleveloftheformalGrievanceprocessinatimelymanner:
● TheCollegeshallheartheGrievanceandrenderitsdecisionforformalgrievancesatLevelOne andLevelTwoontheBHCLRGrievanceOutcomeformwithinfive(5)businessdaysofits receiptofthegrievanceorappealofthegrievance
● Uponthestudent’sappealtoLevelThreetheCollegeshallheartheGrievanceandrenderits decision,withinten(10)businessdaysofitsreceiptoftheappealofthegrievance
● Allgrievanceproceedingsshallbeclosed;onlythestudentandBHCLRrepresentativesmaybe present *
● Oncethestudentisnotifiedinwritingofthedecisionatalevelofthegrievanceprocedurethe studentwillhavethree(3)businessdaystoappealinwritingtothedesignatedBHCLR representativeatthenextlevel,ifthestudentchooses
● ExceptionstoanytimeframesintheGrievanceProceduremustbenotedinthegrievancefile.
Ateachgrievancelevel,theCollegeofficial(s)willhavetwo(2)outcomeoptions:
1.Denythegrievanceoraffirmthelowerleveldenialofthegrievance,ifapplicable;or
2 Upholdthegrievance,withreliefprovidedasdetailedinwriting
Ateachgrievancelevel,thestudentwillhavetwo(2)responseoptions:
1 Acceptthedecisionandendthegrievanceprocedure,or
2.Appealthegrievancetothenextlevel.
TheGrievanceProcedureiscompleteandallstepsandavailableremediesexhaustedattheconclusionof theLevelThreeGrievancepanelhearingoratanypointatwhichthestudentacceptsrelief. Thereisno furtherappealavailabletothestudentwithinBHCLR.
*IfaBHCLRemployeeinvolvedintheGrievanceProcedureisoutoftheofficeforanextendedtime period,adesigneewillbeassignedbythePresident.
**FortheSchoolofRadiography,allPanelmemberswillbeexternaltotheRadiographyprogram
Holidays/Breaks/Vacation
BHCLRobservesthefollowingseven(7)holidays:NewYear’sDay,MartinLutherKingJr.Day, MemorialDay,FourthofJuly,LaborDay,ThanksgivingDayandthedayafter,andChristmasDay See academiccalendarforadditionalinformation
JobPlacementAssistance BHCLRtakesprideinthestrongjobplacementratesforeachprogramofstudy.Availablejobsareposted onrespectiveprogrambulletinboardsoremailedtoenrolledstudentsbytherespectiveProgramDirector, AssociateDeanorDean.EmploymentopportunitiesthroughBaptistHealtharesharedthroughtheBaptist HealthWebsiteaswellastheBaptistHealthRecruitmentoffice BHCLRdoesnotguaranteeemployment foranygraduate
Registration
NewStudents: Onceanapplicanthasbeenacceptedtoaprogramofstudy,registrationforanincoming studentoccurswhenthestudentsubmitsaregistrationformandpaysthe$100registrationfee Students willbeenrolledintheappropriatecoursesbytheRegistrar
ReturningStudents: StudentscontinuingstudyatBHCLRwillberegisteredautomaticallybythe Registrarfortheupcomingsemester.
ReentryStudents: Studentsselectedforreentrymayberequiredtosubmitenrollmentinformation, backgroundscreeningsandaregistrationfee.Reentrystudentswillbeenrolledintheappropriatecourses bytheRegistrar.
ReleaseofInformation BHCLRwillreleasedocumentsasneededbyclinicalaffiliates,enrichmentsitesandemployersforjob placement. BHCLRmayrequestverificationsfromathirdpartyregardingjobplacement.Thesereleases andrequestsmayoccurbefore,duringandafterenrollmentandmayincludepersonallyidentifiable information,employmentinformation,backgroundandhealthinformation.
SpiritualGrowthatBHCLR BHCLRoffersavarietyofopportunitiesbywhichastudentmayenrichandmaintainspiritualhealth. ChapelsarelocatedinallBHhospitalsandonthecollegecampus AnAcademic&SpiritualCounseloris availabletostudents
BHCLRrecognizesthathealthcareismuchbroaderanddeeperthantreatingonlythebody.BHCLRseeks toteachatotalhealthcareapproachthroughthecoursecontent:"SpiritualPerspectivesinHealthcare." Thisone-credithourcourseisarequirementforeachstudentduringenrollmentatBHCLR Thecontentis Christian-basedandseekstocreateawarenessandunderstandingabout:(1)one’sownbeliefsystem,(2) thespiritualneedsofpatients,(3)worldreligionsasrelatedtothehealthcaresetting,and(4) methodologiesofspiritualcareforpatients.BHCLRbelievesspiritualcareisnotjustanotheroption; rather,spiritualcareisapriorityintheeducationofhealthcareprofessionals
StudentDiscounts AstudentreceivesthesamediscountasanemployeeonpurchasesmadeintheBHMedicalTowersDrug StoreandatsomeBHcafeterias Discountsdonotapplytowardthepurchaseofbooks,courserequired equipmentandmaterials,saleitems,fooditems,magazinesorpurchasesoflessthanone(1)dollar WearingofindividualstudentIDBadge,accordingtodresscodeguidelines,isrequiredtoreceive discounts CafeteriadiscountsareatthediscretionofeachBHrespectivehospitalandotherclinical facilities
StudentGovernment Studentsmayhavetheopportunitytoparticipateintheirclassstudentgovernment Thecollegesupports thisactivityforstudentleadershipdevelopment Thereisnochargeformembershiporparticipation
StudentHealthPracticesatBHCLR
Allstudentsarestronglyrecommendedtohavepersonalhealthinsurancewhileenrolledasastudentat BHCLR Manyaffordableoptionsexistforstudents Forinformationonsomeoftheoptions,pleasevisit thefollowingwebsitesorcontactStudentServices
TheEatonAgency 888-608-1541
wwwarkbluecrosscom
EJ Smith&Associates 847-564-3660 wwwejsmithcom
Ifastudentneedsmedicaltreatmentduringaneducationalexperience,thestudentisresponsibleforany expensesrelatedtothetreatment BHMC-LROccupationalHealthwillprovidetheinitialtreatmentfora studentwithaneedlestick Anyadditionalmedicaltreatmentneededbyastudentwillbeatthestudent’s expense BHCLRmayrequireamedicalclearancefromastudentafteraninjuryorillnessinorderto attendlearningexperiences
AfreementalhealthresourceisavailabletostudentsthroughtheSouthwestEmployeeAssistance Program(SWEAP)providedbyBaptistHealth Studentsareeligibleforfourfreevisitsperissue They maybereachedat800.777.1797.
Allstudentsarestronglyrecommendedtohavepersonalliabilityinsurancewhileenrolledasastudentat BHCLR. Manyaffordableoptionsexistforstudents. Forinformationonsomeoftheoptions,pleasevisit thefollowingwebsites:
www.hpso.com www.nso.com www.americanprofessional.com
Studentsaretoreportanyaccidentorincident,andallbloodandmucosaexposures,nomatterhowminor. Theincidentmustbereportedtothefacultymember,ProgramDirector,AssociateDean,Dean,orclinical preceptorimmediately.Studentswillberequiredtocompletea Student Incident or Injury Report.
Theinfluenzaimmunizationisrequiredannuallyforallenrolledstudents,oramedicalexemptionmustbe submittedandapprovedbyBHMC-LREmployeeHealth.
StudentProfessionalDevelopmentandCommunityService BHCLRpromotesthedevelopmentofstudentsinordertoassumetheroleofavalues-driven,healthcare professional Thestudentisguidedinbuildingcharacteristicsassociatedwithprofessionalpracticeand beingacontributingmemberofthecommunity Someimportantaspectsofthatdevelopmentinclude:the valuesofhonesty,service,stewardship,performanceandrespect;thesocialattributesofattitudeand teamwork;andthepersonalcharacteristicsofethicalconductandmoralcharacter.
Severalprofessionalorganizationsareavailabletofacilitatestudentprofessionaldevelopmentand preparationforprofessionalpractice.Eachstudentisencouragedtoselectanorganizationand becomeanactivemember.Inaddition,someBHCLRprogramsrequirethestudenttobea participantmemberintherespectiveprofessionalorganization.
BaptistHealthsupportsblooddriveswhicharesponsoredbytheArkansasBloodInstitute Studentsare giventheopportunitytoparticipate. Blooddonationisconsideredtobeacommunityservice.
Aspartofpersonalandprofessionalstudentdevelopment,someprogramsrequirestudentstoparticipate incommunityhealthorganizationprojectsbyusingtheirtalentsandstrengthsinaneffectiveandefficient manner
StudentRecruitment BHCLRhasafulltimeStudentRecruitmentCoordinatorwhoseprimaryfunctionistorecruitqualified applicantsforeachBHCLRprogramofstudythroughouttheyear.TheStudentRecruitmentCoordinator isavailabletoattendvariousacademicandciviceventsthroughoutArkansas.TheStudentRecruitment Coordinatorhostsspecialeventsatspecifiedtimesduringtheyear,inadditiontovisitingcampusesand businesses Prospectivestudentsandprofessionalsareencouragedtovisitthecampustomeetfacultyand staff,learnspecificinformationabouttheirprogramofinterest,andtourthecampus.Individual appointmentsareavailablebycontactingtheStudentRecruitmentCoordinatorat(501)202-7951or study@bhclr.edu
STUDENT CONDUCT AND BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS AcademicDishonesty AcademicdishonestyisindirectoppositiontotheBaptistHealthCodeofEthicalConductandtheBaptist HealthValues. Academicdishonestyofanytypeisunacceptableandwillresultincorrectiveaction,upto andincludingdismissal. Academicdishonestymayinclude,butisnotlimitedto,cheating,plagiarism, fabrication,andunauthorizedcollaborationtogainanacademicadvantage. Allcollegeassignmentsmust reflectastudent’sownworkandavoidimproperlyusinganotherindividual’sintellectualpropertyand/or ArtificialIntelligence(AI),suchas,butnotlimitedto,ChatGPT.
Plagiarismisthepracticeoftakingorsubmittingtheworkofanotherasone’sownwithoutproper acknowledgment;therefore,astudentwhofailstogiveappropriatecreditforideasormaterialtakenfrom another,whetherfellowstudent,otherorresourcewriters,isguiltyofplagiarism
Cheatingisdishonestyofanykindonexaminationsandwrittenassignmentssuchas:unauthorized possessionofcourseexaminations,possessingnotesorothercuingsuchasinformationfromAIor electronicdevicesduringanexamination,obtaininginformationduringanexaminationfromanother student(includesbutnotlimitedtolookingat/onanswersheetofanotherstudent,textmessagingandso forth),orassistingotherstocheat Completehonestyisrequiredinthepresentationofallcoursework Thisappliestoexaminations,writtenandcomputerizedwork,reports,papersandanyothercourse activities
AccidentorInjuryReporting Studentsaretoreportanyaccidentorincidentandallbloodandmucosaexposures,nomatterhowminor Theincidentmustbereportedtothefacultymember,ProgramDirector,AssociateDean,Deanorclinical preceptorimmediately Studentswillberequiredtocompletea Student Incident or Injury Report
ApproachtoStudentSituationsofMajorImportance Thecollegeinvestigatesandtakesactioninthefollowingnon-inclusivestudentsituations:
1 healthstatus,conduct,attitudeandacademicperformance, 2 non-compliancewithcollegeandprogrampolicies, 3 arrest, 4 legalindictment, 5 investigationrelatedtocriminalactivityandactivewarrants, 6 conviction,orpleaof"NoloContendere",
7. imprisonment, 8. expressedthreatstodoharmtoanother, 9 falsificationofapplicationeithertoaprogramortoBHCLR, 10 anyothernon-exemplificationbehaviorreflectedineithertheBHCodeofEthical Conduct,policies,lawfulregulation,orstatuteorreportofharassmentorabuse
ArtificialIntelligence AIreferstoanartificialintelligencetechnologythatsynthesizesnewversionsoftext,audio,orvisual imageryfromlargebodiesofdatainresponsetouserprompts AImodelscanbeusedinstand-alone applications,suchasChatGPTorBard
Personalelectronicdevices(PEDs)areportable,battery-powereddevicesusedforcommunication,data processing,andentertainment
BHCLRadministrationandfacultyhaveauthoritytoestablishguidelinesfortheuseofAIandpersonal electronicdeviceswithinallBHCLRfacilities ThisauthorityextendstoanylocationontheBHCLR campus,allBaptistHealth(BH)oraffiliatedclinicalfacilities,andanylocationutilizedforBHCLR learningormeetingpurposes
1. UseofAIintheclassroomsetting:
a. UseofAI,includingbutnotlimitedtosmartglasses,intheclassroomsettingis prohibited. Studentswishingtoaudiorecordalecturemustreceivepriorapprovalfrom thefacultyandmustutilizeastandardrecordingdevicethatdoesnothaveAIfeatures
b IffacultywishtouseAIduringselectivelearningexperiences,suchusewillbedefined bythefacultyandwillapplyonlytothatdefinedexperience Facultyhavetheauthority todefineacceptableuseofAIaswellastheauthoritytorequirestudentstodiscontinue useofAIatanytime
c UseofAIduringquizzesandexamsisstrictlyprohibited
2 UseofAIintheskillslabsetting
a Becausetheskillslabsettingispreparingstudentsfortheclinicalsetting,theuseofAIis prohibitedwhileintheskillslabandduringskillslablearningexperiences
3 UseofAIintheclinicalsetting:
a UseofanyAIintheclinicalsetting,includingsimulationsettings,isprohibited
b Theclinicalsettingisdefinedasanywhereonthepremisesoftheclinicalsite,including butnotlimitedtopatientcareareas,visitingareas,cafeteria,breakrooms,nursesstations, etc
c StudentsareprohibitedfromusingAItogenerateorcompleteanyclinicaldocumentation includinghistoryandphysicalsandanyotherpatientrecords. Studentclinical documentationmustbedirectlyauthoredbythestudent.
4. UseofAIforcoursework:
a. AImaybeusedforassignmentsatthediscretionofthefacultyandmustfollow guidelinesassetforthbythefacultyincluding 1.AcknowledgeduseofAItocompletetheassignmentand 2.CitationofAIsourcesusedfortheassignment.
b. Studentsaresolelyresponsibleforreliability,accuracyandqualityofanyinformation obtainedfromAI.
5. Studentsarerequiredtoadheretotheguidelinesoutlinedinthispolicyaswellasanyotherform ofinstructionprovidedbyfacultyorBHCLRacademicleaders. Failuretodosocanresultin disciplinaryaction
PersonalElectronicDevices 1 Personalelectronicdevicesmayneverbeusedtocapture,storeortransmitprotectedhealth information Studentswhoviolatethispolicyaresubjecttocorrectiveactionuptoandincluding immediatedismissal
2 Theutilizationofpersonalelectronicdevicestoexhibitortransmittofellowstudents,faculty,or staffofBHCLRmaterialsdeemedobscene,offensive,orsexuallysuggestive,includingtext messages,photographs,orvideos,isstrictlyforbidden Anystudentfoundtobeinviolationof thispolicywillbesubjecttocorrectiveactionuptoandincludingimmediatedismissal
3 AnyBHCLRorBHemployeehastheauthorityanddiscretiontorefusetobeaudioorvideo recordedorinsituationswhereaudioorvideorecordingisinprogresstorequirethatitbe discontinued ThisauthorityextendstoanylocationontheBHCLRcampus,allBaptistHealth (BH)oraffiliatedclinicalfacilities,andanylocationutilizedforBHCLRlearningormeeting purposes
4 Studentsarenotpermittedtousepersonalelectronicdevicestocapturephotosorvideo/audio recordingsofotherindividuals,includingBHCLRemployeesandstudents,withouttheirconsent
DisciplineAssociatedwithMisuse
MisuseofAItoolsorpersonalelectronicdevicesmayresultincorrectiveactionuptoandincluding immediatedismissal.
Attendance Regularandpromptattendanceatallscheduledlearningexperiencesisexpectedinordertomeetthe objectives/outcomesofeachrequiredcourseinthecurriculum.Studentsarerequiredtoprovidetheirown transportationforalllearningexperiences.
Anabsenceoffive(5)consecutiveinstructiondayswithoutnotificationtocoursefacultymayresultin AdministrativeWithdrawalofthestudentbythecollege.
Astudentabsentfromclassroomorscheduledclinicallearningexperiencesforthree(3)ormore instructiondaysbecauseofahealthproblemthatrequiresmedicalinterventionmustprovidecourse facultyawrittenclearancefromthephysicianpriortoresumingstudy.
Ifabsenceisrelatedtoamedicaltreatment(order)byalicensedpractitioner,thestudentisrequiredto notifytherespectivecourseinstructorregardingtheplanneddateofreturntostudy. Inaddition,an absencecreatedbyaphysician’sorderrequiresawrittenclearancefromthatphysicianbeforethestudent resumesscheduledlearningexperiences
Thestudentmustsubmitawrittenstatementtothecourseinstructorpriortoreturningtoscheduledclass, clinicalorlearningactivity Ifsodetermined,thestatementmustalsoreflectanylimitationsor restrictions Studentswithstatedlimitationsorrestrictionsmaynotreturntoclass/clinicaluntilthese limitationsorrestrictionsareliftedorifreasonableaccommodationcanbemadeasdeterminedbythe programandcollegeadministration
Astudentmaybechargedamake-upfeeifsignificantfacultytimeisneededforthestudenttomeet courseobjectives/outcomesasaresultofabsences Attendancepoliciesforeachprogramofstudyare addressedindetailintheprogrammaticstudenthandbooks Thecoursesyllabialsoidentifyspecific courseattendancerequirements ProgramspecificattendanceinformationislocatedintheSchool
specificsectionoftheCatalogandpoliciesarepublishedandintherespectiveprogrammaticstudent handbook.
CampusSafety ThehealthandsafetyofBaptistHealthCollegeLittleRock(BHCLR)faculty,staff,andstudentsis paramount BHCLRwilltakeappropriateactionstorespondtocommunicablediseasethreatstoensure thesafetyofthesegroups,aswellasthepatientsweserve. Assuch,coursedeliverymethodsandthe academiccalendararesubjecttochangeperBaptistHealth(BH)guidance,aswellasnationalandstate healthandsafetyrecommendations/requirements
BHCLRrecommendsallstudentsandemployees:
- Practicefrequenthandhygieneandrespiratoryetiquette
- Avoidattendingscheduledlearningactivities/campus/clinicalifexhibitingfever,withknown communicableillness,orasdirectedbyaphysicianormedicalprovider
AlthoughutilizedduringpeaksofCOVID-19transmission,effectiveJanuary2023,BHCLRwillno longeroffervirtuallearningopportunitiesforindividualstudentsasaresultofillness. Programand courseattendanceandmakeuppolicieswillapply.Toclarify,beginninginJanuary2023,studentabsences pertainingtoCOVIDwillbetreatedasanyotherabsenceinthattherewillbenooptionsforGoogle Meet,remotetesting,orrecordedlecturesprovidedbyfaculty Attendancewillbedocumentedaccording tothesyllabus Studentswill needtohaveadoctor'snotewithareturndateinordertoreturntolearning experiences.
ChemicalSubstanceUseand/orAbuse BaptistHealthCollegeLittleRock(BHCLR)isdesignatedas“DrugFree” ItisthepolicyofBHCLRto promoteasafe,healthyandproductiveenvironmentfreefromtheinfluencesofdrugsandalcohol. BHCLRstudentshavetherighttobeeducatedinanenvironmentthatisfreeofdrugsandalcohol.
BHCLRiscommittedtostrictlyenforceitsdrugandalcoholpolicyandtocomplywiththerequirements oftheDrug-FreeWorkplaceActof1988 ItistheexpectationofBHCLRthatallstudentsobey applicablelocal,stateandfederallawsandadheretothebehavioralstandardsregardingtheuseandabuse ofalcoholandotherdrugs.
Itisimperativethatastudentbelawabiding,alertandinfullpossessionofreasoningcapabilities Consuming,beingundertheinfluence,testingpositivefromadrugscreen,sellingorpossessingalcohol orotherreasoningandcognitivealterationsubstancesatanycollegefunction,duringalearningactivity, traveltoorfromcampusforalearningactivity,and/orbeingundertheinfluencewhileoncampus propertyisabsolutelyforbiddenandiscauseforadministrativedismissalordenialofentry
Facultyoradministrationtakesactiontoprotectotherswhenastudent’sbehaviorindicatesprobablecause tosuspectchemicalsubstanceabuseoruse.AllstudentsareincludedintheStudentDrugScreen Program.TheStudentDrugScreenProgramincludesEntryDrugScreensforallselectedapplicantsand newstudentspriortoentry TheStudentDrugScreenProgramalsoincludesRandomDrugScreensand ForCauseDrugScreenswhichareconductedthroughoutenrollment Anystudentthatisselectedfora ForCauseDrugScreenwillbeadvisednottodriveandmustobtainalternativetransportation.Causeis determinedatthesolediscretionofBHCLR.Allapplicants/studentsmustcompleteadrugscreenpriorto entry
Fromasafetyperspective,usersofdrugs,bothlegalandillegal,mayimpairthewell-beingofstudents, faculty,staffandpatientsresultinginharmtoindividualpatients,thepublicorproperty.Astudent suspectedoforreportedtobeactiveinchemicalsubstanceabusewillbeaskedtosubmitforscreening test(s)
ViolationofBHCLRpolicywillresultinastudent’sdismissalordenialofentry.Inaddition,regulating agencies/boardsandlawenforcementofficialsmaybenotifiedandinformedforpossibleprosecutionby federal,state,orlocallawenforcementagencies
Apositivedrugscreen,violationofthispolicy,refusaltovoluntarilysupplyaspecimenforscreening,or submittingaspecimenforscreeningthathasbeendeterminedtobealtered,willresultinadministrative dismissalordenialofentry.
Studentswhoaretakingacurrent,medicallyprescribeddrugthatcanalterbehavior,physicalabilityor mentalfunctioninsuchawaytoimpairtheirabilitytosafelyperformtheirassignedtasks,mustreportthe useofthisdrugtotheirProgramDirector,AssociateDeanorDeanwhowilldeterminewhetherany actionshouldbetaken.Studentsmustkeepallprescribedmedicationintheoriginalcontainer,which identifiesthedrug,dosage,dateofprescriptionandprescribingphysician
StudentsmustnotifytheirProgramDirector,AssociateDeanorDeaninwritingwithinfivedaysofany convictionofacriminaldrugstatus.ThisrequirementissetforthtocomplywiththefederalSafeand Drug-FreeSchoolsandCommunitiesAct.
ConfidentialityofPatientInformation
EachBHCLRstudentreceivesHIPAAtrainingandsignstheComplianceStatementFormduringnew studentorientation.
Thedocumentiseitherstoredwithinthelearningmanagementsystem(LMS)orfiledinthestudent academicfile
Confidentialityofstudentandpatientrecordsismanagedtoassuretherightofindividualprivacy The studentwillmaintainHIPAAatalltimes.Astudentshouldonlyaccessapatient’srecordwhenactively involvedinthecareofthepatient.
ConsentforInvasiveProcedure
Duringtheprocessofskillsacquisition,specifictoaBHCLRprogram,studentsmaypracticeselected invasiveclinicalskillsonaclassmate:
● Twoskills,injectionandvenipuncture,whichinvolvepiercingtheskin,aredefinedasinvasive procedures.Astudentwhoparticipateswithoutobjection,inaclinicalskillacquisitionlearning experiencethatinvolvesaninvasiveprocedureperformedbyanotherstudentorafaculty member,impliesconsentoftheprocedure.
● Astudentwhodoesnotparticipatemaybe,atfacultydiscretion,givenanothermethodofskill demonstration;however,differentprocessesandevaluations(grading)mayapply.
CooperationwithSecurityandLawEnforcement ThecollegecooperateswiththerespectivesecuritydepartmentsofBH.Italsocooperateswithlaw enforcementofficialsbyassistingtheminarequestforinformation;toserveawarrant;toservea subpoena;torespondtosubpoenasforapplicant,studentandgraduaterecords;tomakeanarrest;to conductauthorizedsearches;ortoconductotherbusinessofthecourt,police,sheriffdepartments,and stateandnationalregulatingagencies
Correctiveactionmayresultfromlawenforcementinvestigationsandoutcomes,BaptistHealthsecurity departmentinvestigationandoutcomes,andinternalinvestigationsandoutcomes
Thestudentiscontactedbyacollegeadministratorintheeventalawenforcementofficer,courtofficialor BHSecurityofficerarrivestoconductinvestigative,legalorotherofficialbusiness.Intheinterestof publicprotection,BHCLRcooperatesfullywithalllawenforcementandregulatingagencies.
Copyright
BHCLRisaprivate,nonprofiteducationalinstitutionsupportingtheactivitiesoffacultyandstudentsin theirparticipationinprogramsofstudyatthecollege
BHCLRpromotesanenvironmentofcompliancewithcopyrightlawsoftheUnitedStatesthrough distributionofthisguidelinetofacultyandstudents.Additionalinformationregardinguseofcopyrighted materialsislocatedathttps://bhclredu/student-services/resources/copyright/
Exception:
Acopyrightrestrictionfrompublishersofmaterialsinanyform,includingwebaccessiblematerials, supersedesUS copyrightlaw Ifindoubtabouttheuseofmaterials,seekpermission
InstanceandInspiration
PortionsofcopyrightedmaterialsmaybeusedundertheFairUseprovisionsforalimitedtimeifthe facultymemberorstudentfoundthematerialwithinatimeframethatdoesnotallowsufficienttimeto askforandreceivepermissionfromthecopyrightholder.
FairUseisthelegaldoctrinethatallowsportionsofcopyrightedmaterialstobeusedwithoutpermission ofthecopyrightownerprovidedtheuseisfairandreasonable,doesnotsubstantiallyimpairthevalueof thematerials,doesnotcurtailtheprofitsexpectedbytheowner,anddoesnotincludethewholeofthe workratherthanaportion.Copyrightedworksmustbemarkedappropriately.
StudentsUseofCopyrightedMaterials
Studentsmayusecopyrightedmaterialsintheirclasspresentationsandassignments.Studentsmayretain acopyoftheirownwork,includingcopyrightedmaterial,forinclusioninapersonalportfoliotobe displayedataconferenceorfordemonstratingtheirskillstoprospectiveemployers Copyrightedworks mustbemarkedappropriately
PenaltiesforCopyrightInfringement
● Civilpenaltiesofupto$30,000perinfringedworkandupto$150,000perworkfor willfulinfringementsareenforced.
● Criminalpenaltiesofupto10yearsinprisonanda$250,000fineforwillful infringementsareenforced.
● FacultyandstudentsmaybesubjecttodismissalfromBHCLRforwillfulinfringements
CorrectiveActionProcedures Correctiveactionproceduresmayincludedenialofentry,conductoracademicprobation,verbal counseling/warnings,writtencounseling,writtenwarnings,suspension,administrativewithdrawal,and/or administrativedismissal.Correctiveactionisinitiatedwhenastudentdoesnotfulfillestablished requirementsorreflecttheBHCLRChristianvaluesandpolicies Afacultymemberoradministrative officialmayinitiateacorrectiveactionbasedontheseriousnessofthesituation TheProgramDirector AssociateDean,Dean,ordesigneeenforcessuspensionanddismissalcorrectivepolicies.
Theactionmayfollowaprogressivepathinsomecases,butmaybeimmediateandfinalinothercases A typicalprogressivepathusuallybeginswithaverbalcoachingorwarningfollowedbyawritten conferenceorwarning;thenprogressesthroughprobationandsuspension;andultimatelyresultsin administrativedismissal.
Thecollegehastherighttotakecorrectiveactionbasedoninformationandevidencethatit,initssole discretion,determinescredible Atthesametime,thecollegehastheobligationtoensurethattherightsof thepublicandthestudentareprotected.
Correctiveactionisinitiatedwhenthecollegereceivesinformationthatastudent’sconductisillegal and/ornotexemplaryofcollegepoliciesorBHCodeofEthicalConduct
Astudentiscontactedregardingthetime,dateandplaceforcorrectiveactionconferences Personal contactconfirmedbythestudentispreferred.Witnessedmessagesleftonamessagerecorderor voicemailareconsideredappropriatenotification.Duringtheconference,thestudentisinformedofthe reasonsbeingconsideredbythecollegeforcorrectiveaction Thestudentisgivenanopportunityto explainhis/herversionofthecircumstancesorevents
Astudentisexpectedtosignanywrittendocumentrepresentingcorrectiveaction.Thesignaturesignifies thestudent’sawarenessoftheactionandcomprehensionofthecontent.Thestudentreceivesacopyof thecorrectiveactiondocument Theoriginalcopyisfiledascontentinthestudent’sacademicfile A BHCLRwitnessmaybepresentduringcorrectiveactionprocedures AppropriateBHandBHCLR personnelmaybenotifiedfortheirinformationalneeds,recordkeepingpurposesand/orpossible reciprocalaction. AstudentwhoreceivescorrectiveactionasanemployeeofBHmayalsoreceive reciprocalcorrectiveactionasastudentofBHCLRandviceversa
Meetingsconcerningofficialcollegeactionsareclosed OnlyBHCLRpersonnelandthestudentmay attend.Ifastudentchoosesnottokeepanappointmentforcorrectiveaction;theactionshallproceed withouthis/herpresence.
BHCLRhastherighttotakecorrectiveactionbasedoninformationandevidencethatit,initssole discretion,determinescredible.
Denial of Entry BHCLRmayadministeradenialofentrywhenanincomingstudentviolatesaBHCLRpolicyor procedureduringtheapplicationprocess Anapplicantwhohasbeendeniedentrywillnotbeeligibleto applytoBHCLRforadesignatedamountoftime,decidedbyadministrationatthetimeofdenialofentry
BHCLRmayadministeradenialofentryoradministrativedismissalwhenareentrystudentviolatesa BHCLRpolicyorprocedureduringthereentryapplicationprocess.
DenialofentryandadministrativedismissalarereflectedontheofficialBHCLRtranscript
Verbal Corrective Action VerbalCounselingorWarning:Averbalcounselingorwarningistypicallythefirstlevelofcorrective action.
Written Corrective Action WrittenCounselingorWarning:BHCLRadministersawrittencounselingorwarningreflectingcontent relatedtotheunsatisfactoryconductorfailuretofulfillestablishedrequirements Awrittencounselingor warningmustbeconsideredasanindicationthatwithoutimmediateandlastingbehaviormodification, thestudentmayreceiveadditionalcorrectactionand/ormaynotcontinueintheprogram.
Probation BHCLRmayadministerprobationarystatus,whichisanindicationthatthestudent’scontinued enrollmentisatimmediaterisk Probationarystatusmayresulteitherfromnon-achievementofacademic requirementsorunacceptableconduct Itindicatesthestudenthasnotbenefitedfromeffortsofthecollege tomaximizelearningorfacilitateprofessionaldevelopment.Conditionaltermsaresetforthinthe probationarydocument.
AcademicProbation: Academicprobationindicatesthatastudentisfailingtomeetidentifiedacademic requirements Rationaleforprobationissharedwiththestudentbytherespectivepersonnel
Fulfillmentofwrittenterms,asaplanforimprovement,isgivenaspecificlengthoftime. Atthe specifiedtime,areviewismadeofprogressandthestatusmaybelifted,continued,orfurthercorrective actionmaybetakendependingonthesituation
ConductProbation:Conductprobationisaformofcorrectiveactiontomodifybehavior.Thesame processisfollowedasforacademicprobation.
Suspension ABHCLRProgramDirector,AssociateDeanorDeanadministerssuspensionstatus,whichisseriousand resultsinthestudenthavingtotakeabreakinstudy,oftencausingadelayinprogressionintheprogram orgraduation.Thesuspensionmaybeforacademic,financialorconductreasons.Suspensionis designatedforaspecificperiodoftimeandmayormaynothavedesignatedtermsforfulfillment.Itmay beusedasadministrativesuspensionforaninvestigativepurpose
Fromthetimeofsuspension,thestudentisnotpermittedontheBHCLRcampusortocontinuethe programofstudy.ThestudentisnotifiedofthestatusbyanofficialmemoorletterfromaBHCLR administrativeofficial.Thestudentisinformedoftherationaleforsuspensionandtheassociatedtermsto befulfilled
FinancialSuspension:Thisactionistakenwhenastudentaccountisnotincompliancewithfinancial policies.TheBusinessOfficemanagesandhasfulldiscretionforaction.
ConductSuspension:Conductsuspensionisusedtoaddressbehaviorswhichareinviolationofthe BHCLRpolicies,Values,StudentHonorCodeorBHCodeofEthicalConduct
Administrative Withdrawal AdministrativeWithdrawaliswhenBHCLRwithdrawsastudentfromtheprogramofstudy.Thisaction istakenwhenastudentfailstomeettheminimumacademicorconductrequirementsforprogression, promotionorgraduation Inaddition,anabsenceoffive(5)consecutivedayswithoutnotificationmay resultinAdministrativeWithdrawal AdministrativeWithdrawalstatusisreflectedontheofficialBHCLR transcript.
Administrative Dismissal AdministrativedismissalfromBHCLRisforcauseandtheindividualisnotpermittedoncampus.Ifa dismissedindividualhascausetobeoncampus,theindividualmustmakeanappointmentwithacollege administrator.
AdismissedstudentwillnotbeeligibletoapplytoBHCLRforadesignatedamountoftimedecidedby administrationatthetimeofdismissal.BHCLRreservestherighttocontactsecurityorlocallaw enforcementagenciesasdeemedappropriate.Administrativedismissalstatusisreflectedontheofficial BHCLRtranscript
CurrentStudentInformation ABHCLRstudentisrequiredtokeepthecollegeinformedofchangesinname,address,telephone,email, vehiclelicensenumberandnamesofindividualsforemergencycontacts Vehiclelicenseplatenumber updatesaremadeintheBusinessOffice Thestudentmustshowhis/hersocialsecuritycardtothestudent servicesstaffwhenrequestinganamechange Allotherinformationcanbemadeinthestudent'sPortalor bycompletingthecollegePersonalInformationUpdateForminStudentServicesThecollegeisnot responsibleformissedcommunicationsduetooutdatedinformation
DressCode EachprogramatBHCLRhasarequireddresscodeforbothcampuslearningandclinicalexperiences Whenintheclinicalareas,studentsmustweartheapprovedprogramclinicaluniform Whenoncampus forclassroom/skillslaboratoryactivities,studentsmustwearapprovedcollegecampusattire The campus-widedresscodepolicyallowsthefollowing:
• Whileoncampusattendinglecturesorskillslabs,studentswillbeallowedtowearanyofficial andapprovedBHCLRtopwithscrubpantsappropriateincolortotheirprogramofstudy
• Noheadcoveringmaybeworninsidethebuildingwiththeexceptionofthoserequiredby religiouspractice
• Denimisnotallowedinanyacademicorclinicalsetting
Thepurposeofthedresscodeistoreflectapositiveimageofthestudentandthecollegetothepublic Thispositiveimagedemonstratesprofessionalprideandrespectforfaculty,guestspeakers,classmates, visitors,patientsandstaff
1 Facultyareaccountableforstudentdresscodeenforcementincompliancewiththecurrentpolicy includingjudgmentforappropriatenessandacceptability Studentsareexpectedtobehaveina mannerwhileinuniformthatreflectspositivelyonthecollege,theprofessionandstudentbody Correctiveactionwillbetakenfornon-compliance
2. Identificationbadge:Thestudent’sindividualidentificationbadgemustbeworn.Thebadge servesasameansofaccesstothebuilding,identification,protectionandistobewornontheleft upperchestareawiththepicturefacingoutwheneverthestudentisoncampus,onassignments, orintheclinicallaboratory.Decorativestickers,pinsoranyotherattachmentsmaynotbeworn onthebadgeoruniform.
3. Attireisneat,clean,ingoodcondition,andappropriateforenvironmentandactivity.
4. Buttons,pins,badges,ribbons,orotheritemsindicatingsupportofaparticularcampaign, organizationorcausearenotworn;anexceptionmustbefirstapprovedbytheBHCLR Administration.
5. Shoesarewornatalltimes.
6. Undergarments,includingbrasforfemales,arewornatalltimes.Coloredordecorative undergarmentsarenotwornwithlightcoloredclothing.
7 Hairisneat,clean,ofstyleandcolorappropriateforprofessionalstudentappearance
8 Studentsarenotallowedtowearshorts,mini-skirts,baremidriffstyles,T-shirtswith unacceptabledesignsand/orslogans;spaghettistraps,caps,hats,sunglassesintheclassroom, jeans,orpantswithholesinthefabric
9 Astudentmaybetemporarilysuspendedfromcampus,alearningexperienceorcollegeactivity, byfacultyand/oradministration,ifnotincompliancewiththecampusdresscode Repeated noncomplianceshallresultinfurtherdisciplinaryaction Ifsuchsuspensionresultsinastudent needforcourseworkmake-up,allmake-upfeeswillbeapplicableanddueinfull Repeated noncompliancewillresultinfurtherdisciplinaryactionbythecollege
10 Tattoosmustnotbevisibleabovethecollarintheclinicalarea
11 Intheclinicalsetting,jewelryshouldbesmallenoughandofanappearancenottointerferewith equipmentorjobduties. Piercedjewelryisonlytobewornintheears. Piercedjewelryonany othervisiblepartofthebodyisnotallowed.
12. Facultyareaccountableforensuringstudentcompliancewithclinicallaboratorydresscodes,as identifiedintheprogrammaticstudenthandbook.
13. Graduatecandidateswillcomplywiththeannouncedcommencementdresscode.Thisincludesa collegespecificgownwithappropriatetasselcoloroftheprofession.Specificguidelines regardingattirearemadeavailablepriortocommencement.
EmploymentduringEnrollment Studentsmaybeemployedduringenrollmentprovidedtheworkhoursdonotconflictwithclassroomor clinicallaboratoryrequirements.Thecollegerecommends20hoursorlessperweek. Studentsseeking employmentwithinBHmaycontactHumanResourcesorvisitthewebsiteat www.baptist-health.com.
EnrollmentinNon-RequiredCourses Astudentaspiringtoenrollinnon-requiredcoursesmustrequestapprovalfromtherespectiveProgram Director,AssociateDeanorDean
GiftAcceptance StudentsarerequiredtocomplywiththesameBHgiftacceptancepolicyasemployees Studentsenrolled inBHCLRmustnotacceptgiftsfrompatientsorfamilymembers Insituationswherepatientsand/or theirfamilieswishtoexpressgratitudewithgifts,moneyandsoforth,thestudentisrequiredtodecline theoffer,andreporttheincidenttotheclinicalinstructor
GraduatedClass:BusinessMatters Afteraclassgraduates,thecollegeoritsalumniassociationmaybecomeinvolvedinbusinessmatterson behalfoftheclasseitherbymakingfinancialdecisions,coordinatingreunions,processingmailings,or developingpolicies Therefore,thefollowingpoliciesareapplicable:
Anenrolledorgraduatedclassisresponsibleforalloutstandingfinancialobligationslegallyincurredon behalfofarespectiveclassorbytheclassofficers.BH,BHMC-LRandBHCLRdonotassumeoraccept anylegaloranyfinancialresponsibilityforenrolledorgraduatedclasses’businessmatters.
ThePresidentordesigneeofBHCLRmayactonbehalfofagraduatedclassinsomesituations,inthe eventthatmattersofbusinessemerge Financialobligationsandlegalaspectsincurredbyarespective classshallbeconductedonlybytheclassandtheelectedofficersservingatthetimetheclassgraduated
HealthInformation: CommunicableDiseases Astudentsuspectedofhavingacommunicablediseasemayberequiredasaconditionofcontinued enrollment,toundergo,whenrequestedbycollegeofficials,anytestusedtodiagnose,detectormonitor thedisease(s),withthestudentresponsibleforanyassociatedcosts Studentrefusaltocareforpatients withacommunicabledisease,suchasHIVandTB,isnotanoptionandshallnotbeacceptedbyfaculty
Astudentabsentfromalearningexperienceduetoanemergencyincidentorillnessprovideswritten clearancefromaphysicianpriortoresumptionofstudy
HealthInformation: ImmunizationsandTuberculinTesting StudentsaretoprovidedocumentationofcurrentTuberculinskintestsandrequired immunizations ImmunizationsandTuberculinTestingdocumentsareduebythe1st dayofclass Immunizationsandtestingmustremaincurrentthroughoutenrollment Failuretoprovideproofof currentimmunizationsandtestingmayresultinsuspensionfromcampusandcollegeactivities Immunizations:Requiredimmunizationsare:
● Measles,mumps,rubella(MMR)-studentsbornbeforeJanuary1,1957arerequiredto provideproofofone(1)MMR;studentsbornafterJanuary1,1957mustprovideproofof two(2)MMR’s IntheeventanindividualchoosestoprovideatiterforMMR,acopyof thepositivetiterresultsshowingimmunitytoall3(measles,mumps,&rubella)mustbe submitted
● Varicella(Chickenpox)-documentationof2dosesseparatedby28daysordocumentation ofimmunitytodiseasebyresultsofatiter;
● Tetanus-injectionmustbedatedwithinthelast10years;
● HepatitisBseries-allstudentsmusthave:
a) Startedthefirstinjectionoftheseriesor;
b) CompletedtheHepatitisBseriesor;
c) Signedawaiveror;
d) Submittedpositivetiterresults
● Theinfluenzaimmunizationisrequiredannuallyforallenrolledstudents
● Tuberculin(TB)Testing-Atuberculinskintestmustbesubmittedbythe1stdayofclass ResultsofTBskintestmaynotbemorethan30(thirty)daysoldonthefirstdayofclass AstudentorapplicantwithapositiveTuberculinSkinTestisreferredtotheArkansas DepartmentofHealthoraprivatephysicianforfollowthroughcare
HealthInformation: StudentHealthInsurance
Studentsacceptresponsibilityforpersonalhealthcoverageandallrelatedexpenses.Allstudentsare stronglyrecommendedtohavepersonalhealthinsurancewhileenrolledasastudentatBHCLR.Many affordableoptionsexistforstudents.Forinformationonsomeoftheoptions,pleasevisitthefollowing websiteorcontactStudentServices.www.arkbluecross.com
Ifastudentneedsmedicaltreatmentduringaneducationalexperience,thestudentisresponsibleforany expensesrelatedtothetreatment.BHMC-LROccupationalHealthwillprovidetheinitialtreatmentfora
studentwithaneedlestick.Anyadditionalmedicaltreatmentneededbyastudentwillbeatthestudent’s expense.Followinganinjury,BHCLRmayrequireamedicalclearancefromastudentpriortoattending learningexperiences.
HealthInformation: StudentLiabilityInsurance
Allstudentsarestronglyrecommendedtohavepersonalliabilityinsurancewhileenrolledasastudentat BHCLR Manyaffordableoptionsexistforstudents Forinformationonsomeoftheoptions,pleasevisit thefollowingwebsites wwwhpsocom wwwnsocom wwwamericanprofessionalcom
HealthInsurancePortabilityandAccountabilityAct(HIPAA)
StudentsareeducatedonentryregardingcompliancewiththeHealthInsurancePortabilityand AccountabilityAct
IdentificationBadge
Studentsreceiveaphotoidentification(ID)badge,freeofcharge,uponentryintothecollege AnID badgeisrequiredtoreceivecollegeservices EachBHCLRstudentisidentifiedbyastudent identification(ID)badge,wornatalltimes,intheupperleftshoulderareawithphoto,nameandtitle visible TheIDbadgeprovidesameansofidentificationandaccess StudentswhoarenotwearinganID badgeshallbedirectedtoretrievetheirownbadge,obtainanewbadgeandpaytherequiredfee,orobtain atemporaryidentificationbadge
Studentsmayobtainatemporaryidentificationbadge,validforoneday,forpurposesofattendingclass StudentsmayrequestaBHCLRtemporaryidentificationbadgefromthefrontreceptiondeskduring businesshours
InformationProvidedtothePublic
InformationprovidedtothepublicbyBHCLRrelatedtoastudent,shallbeonlytoverifyenrollmentor graduatestatus Noadditionalinformationshallbereleasedwithoutwrittenpermissionprovidedbythe student,non-graduateorgraduate Thestudent,non-graduateorgraduatewishingreleaseofpersonal informationuponinquiryshallprovideawritten,signedanddatedstatementtotheappropriatecollege officialthatspecifiesinformationtobereleased Allapplicablefeesmustaccompanytherequestorthe informationshallnotbereleased
JuryDuty Studentsareprovidedreasonableaccommodationtoservejuryduty Whensummoned,thestudent contactstheProgramDirector,AssociateDean,Dean,ordesignee Thestudentmustprovideeither writtenevidenceoraverbalnoticetoanappropriateProgramDirector,AssociateDean,Dean,ordesignee withintwo(2)businessdaysafterthereceiptofthesummons
PersonalElectronicCommunication:Email BHCLRprovidesstudentemailservicesforallenrolledstudents.BHCLRemailistheofficialmeansof electroniccommunicationwithstudents.Importantcollegerelatedinformationwillbesenttoindividual emailaccounts.Studentsareresponsibleforregularlyreadingemailmessages.AlthoughBHCLRdoes notregularlymonitorstudentemail,thecollegereservestherighttoreviewemailforappropriateusage andbehavior.BHCLRreservestherighttodenyemailservicetoanystudentatanytime.Email correspondenceisnotasecureconfidentialmeansofcommunicationandatnotimemayastudentsend confidentialpatient,student,oremployeeinformationviaemail.Intheuseoftheemailservices,a student’sbehaviorandactionsmustcomplywiththeBaptistHealthCodeofEthicalConduct.Thestudent
emailservicesshouldnotbeusedtosendrude,obscene,harassing,orillegalmaterialoranymaterialthat inanywayconflictswithstateorfederallaw.Studentsmaynotusetheemailservicetothreatenorharass anyperson.Ausermustceasesendingemailmessagesiftheaggrievedusermakesarequestforsuch cessation
PersonalElectronicCommunication:CellPhones
Useofcellphonestomakeorreceivetelephonecallsortosendandreceivetextmessagesisprohibitedin theclassroom,skillslab,orclinicalareasunlessapprovedbyfacultyforlearningpurposes Useofcell phonesislimitedtobreakandmealtimesinoffstageareasonly Conversationsshouldnotbesoloudas tobedistractingtoothers CellphonesmayneverbeusedtotransmitProtectedHealthInformation, whetherbytextmessage,videoorverbally Useofcellphonestodisplayobsceneorsexualtextmessages orphotographs,examcontentoranyotherviolationsofacademicintegrity,orbullyingisprohibited Studentsengaginginanyofthebehaviorslistedcanreceivecorrectiveactionuptoandincluding dismissal
Allelectronicdevicesmustbesetfornoaudiblealert,includingvibration,soastonotdisturbothers
PersonalElectronicCommunication:Photographs
Takingphotographsofpatientsand/ortheirfamilymembersisprohibited Studentsengaginginsuch behavioraresubjecttodismissal.
PersonalElectronicCommunication:PersonalComputers
Personalcomputersarenottobeusedinclinicalareas.
PersonalElectronicCommunication:SocialNetworking
StudentsmaynottransferorpostProtectedHealthInformation,sensitivebusinessinformation,protected examcontentorotheracademicintegrityviolations,orconfidentialinformationviaanypersonal electronicdeviceoronanysocialnetworkingsitesuchasFacebook,Twitter,Instagram,Youtube,Tiktok, Snapchat,WhatsApp,oranyothersimilarwebsiteorblog.Studentsshouldbediscreetinpostingimages orinformationofanegativenaturetoincludeanyformsofacademicintegritybreaches,bullying,or harassment.Non-adherencecanresultincorrectiveactionuptoandincludingdismissal.
PersonalElectronicCommunication:PhotoOption
BaptistHealthCollegeLittleRock(BHCLR)studentsandgraduatesextendindividualconsentand permissiontothecollegeforuseofphotographicopportunities.BHCLRstudentsareofteninvolvedin collegerelatedactivitiesduringwhichphotographsmaybetakenofthemand/ortheirwork.Such activitiesmayinclude,butarenotlimitedto,displayingsamplesofstudentwork,collegesponsored events,alumnievents,orrepresentingaparticularprogramofstudyformarketingandrecruitment purposes BHCLRmayreceiverequestsfromnewspaperormagazineentitiesandothersasking permissiontophotographstudents
Thepicturesmightbeintheformofvideos,photographic(filmordigital),orpicturesinnewspapers, magazinesorcollege-sponsoredinternetsites Itisexpectedthatemployeesandstudentsthatparticipate involuntarycollegeeventsareextendingpermissionforuseofphotographsandthatsuchphotographs willbeusedforadignifiededucationalpurpose
AsastudentorgraduateofBHCLR,itisunderstoodthattheindividualconsents,andpermissionis extendedtothecollegeforuseofthephotographicopportunity Bygivingpermission,theindividual understandsthatpermissionforpossibleidentificationinthephotographsisgiven
Astudentorgraduatehastheoptiontooptoutanddeclinepermissionforuseofphotoopportunitiesby
notifyingtheBHCLRMarketingandRecruitmentSpecialist. PersonnelatBHCLRwillmakea reasonableefforttorespectastudent’soragraduate’soptoutpreference.
StudentRightsandResponsibilities BHCLRstudentsareaffordedcertainrights,accompaniedbycorrespondingresponsibilities.Alistof theserightsandtheexpectedstudentresponsibilitiesisprovidedbelow Non-compliancewiththese responsibilitiesmayresultindisciplinarymeasures,uptoandincludingdismissal.
StudentRights Astudenthasarightto:
Betaughtbycompetentandqualifiedfaculty
StudentResponsibilities Astudenthasaresponsibilityto:
● Reviewexpectationsforeachcourseand seekclarificationasneeded
● Fulfillexpectationsforeachcourseand learningexperience
● Respectfacultybyattendingandbeing attentiveinalllearningexperiencesand followinginstructionsandrequestsfrom faculty
Beinformedofpoliciesandprocedures
Participateinplanning,implementationand evaluationofBHCLRandprogrammaticactivities
● Familiarizeyourselfwithpolicies, includingupdatesandnewpolicies
● Ensureunderstandingandexpectationsof eachpolicy
● Seekclarificationofpolicyasneeded
● Abidebyestablishedpoliciesand processes
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● AttendBHCLRandprogrammatic committeesandadvisoryboardmeetings asrequested
● Takeresponsibilityforone'sown professionalgrowthanddevelopment
● Developconclusionsbasedondataand factualinformation
● Maintainconfidentiality
● Followofficiallinesofauthorityand communication
● Completeallsurveysasrequestedandina timelymanner
Beinaclean,modernandsafelearning environment
● Adheretoallsafetycodesandpromptly followallpoliciesanddirectionsduring
Voiceopinions
Fairandimpartialapplicationofgradingpolicies
Confidentiality
Beprovidedaccesstohighqualityresourcesand serviceswhichpromoteprofessionalgrowth
emergencydrillsandemergency situations
● Maintainorderlinessandcleanlinessof environment
● Protectandrespectproperty: Useitems forintendeduseandrefrainfromdefacing property
● Priortoexpressingself,ensureyouare fullyinformedandinformationsharedis basedonfactualinformation
● Expressopinionsinanappropriate, respectfulmanner.ParticipateinBHCLR andprogrammaticsurveys
● Communicateinamannerwhichadheres totheBHValuesatalltimes,including socialmedia
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● Maintainstandardsofacademic performanceforeachlearningexperience
● Striveconstantlytobroadenown knowledgebase
● Transferpreviouslearning
● Learncontentofeachcourse
● Maintainconfidentialityofotherswhen speakingandincommunicatingvia electronicdevices
● Refrainfromdiscussinginformationthat isprotectedbyHIPAAandFERPAexcept inofficialcapacitywithapproved faculty/collegeofficials.
● Familiarizeyourselfwithprofessional, cultural,social,religious,andstudent activities Recognizeyourownpersonal needsandseekassistanceasneeded
● Utilizeavailableadvisementand counselingservices
● Maintainpersonalhealth
● Promotewellnesspractices
Qualityeducationprovidedinaccordancewiththe BHCLRValues
Engageindueprocess
● Attendallscheduledlearningexperiences
● Maximizelearningopportunitiesby preparinginadvanceforallscheduled learningexperiencesandparticipatingin optionallearningexperiencesasmuchas possible
● AbidebytheBaptistHealthCodeof EthicalConductandBaptistHealth Valuesatalltimes
● Berespectfuloffaculty,staffand administrationduringdueprocess
● Adheretoallpoliciesandprocesses includingthegrievancepolicyinstructions anddeadlines
● Maintainconfidentialityinallmatters pertainingtothegrievanceprocessand dueprocess,includingnotdiscussingthe processwithotherstudents
Transportation Transportationistheresponsibilityofthestudent.Astudentwithouttransportationtoascheduled learningexperienceandwhoisabsentbecauseofthesituationmayreceivecorrectiveaction.
Solicitation BHhasa"nosolicitation"policythatextendstothecollege.Thepolicyisappliedbothinternallyand externally. Therefore,thefollowingpoliciesareinforce:
1. Administrativeapprovalorinvitationisrequiredpriortoanycontactwithemployeesorstudents;
2. Externalfirms,vendors,businessesoragentsarenotallowedtosolicitontheBHCLRcampus, overtelephoneorbyuseofanyothertechnology;
3. Passingoutleaflets,pamphlets,orfliersonanycampuspropertyincludingtheparkinglotand/or theplacingofsuchonbulletinboardsisprohibited;
4 StudentsmustobtainpriorapprovalfromAdministrationpriortoanyfundraisingactivity;and
5 Studentsdonotsolicitfunds,gifts,coupons,orfavorsonbehalfofthecollegeunlessallsuch activitiesandprojectsareapprovedbytheclasssponsoranddesignatedadministrativeofficial
VisitingDuringClinicalExperiences Astudentinascheduledclinicallearningexperiencemayonlyvisithospitalizedrelatives,friends,or otherpersonnelduringbreak,mealtimesorbeforeandafterassignedclinicaltime Astudentmayreceive personalvisitorsonlyduringbreakormealtimeswhileonassignedclinicallearningrotation
AuditingaCourse IndividualsmayrequesttoauditselectedcoursesasapprovedbytherespectiveProgramDeanor ProgramDirector.Fullcoursetuitionandfeesarecharged.Neithercreditnorafinalgradeisgivenfor auditedcourses.
STUDENT EXPENSES Checks:StudentPersonal
BHCLRstudentsmayfulfillfinancialobligationsbypaymentwithapersonalcheck
Process: TheBusinessOfficedoesnotcashchecksofanykind
A$2000feeischargedforeachreturnedpersonalcheck
Ifthecollegeincursexpensesbecauseastudent’scheckwasreturned,those associatedexpensesarealsoaddedtothestudent’sfinancialaccount
Personalcheckswillnotbeacceptedfromanyonewhohashadtwo(2)returned checksforinsufficientfunds
Nonpaymentofareturnedpersonalcheckresultsinthelossofcheckwriting privileges,non-issuanceoftranscript(s),andsuspensionfromclassattendance andmayleadtoadministrativesuspensionfromcollegeand,ultimately,referral forcollectionbyanagencyorlegalaction
CostPlans: Tuition,FeesandExpenses
Totalcostoftherespectiveprogramispublishedat https://www.bhclr.edu/student-services/student-accounts/tuition-and-fees/.Thecostissubjecttochange withoutnoticependingvariationsinexpensesassociatedwithoveralloperationofthecollege.
Studentsareexpectedtomakefullpaymentoftuitionandfeesforeachsemester. Studentdirect chargesandfeesincludethefollowing:
Tuition&FeeRates2025-2026 MANDATORYFEES VITALS**Cost *TheOccupationalTherapyAssistantProgramisaffiliatedwiththeUniversityofArkansas-Pulaski TechnicalCollege(UA-PTC).TuitionispaidtoUA-PTCandtheamountlistedaboveistheportionthat ischargedbyBHCLRandreimbursedbyUA-PTC.
**VITALStextbookchargesare determinedeachsemesterafterbook adoptionsarecompleted.
Tuition: Studentsenrollingincreditcourse(s)arechargedtuition.Refertoeachprogramofstudy’s professionalcurriculum,locatedintheprogrammaticsectionoftheCatalog,forcourseofferings.All studentsarechargedtheestablishedtuitionaspublishedbythebusinessofficeonthestudentdirectcost planslocatedathttps://www.bhclr.edu/student-services/student-accounts/tuition-and-fees/.
FeesandExpenses: Feesandexpensesareusedtocoverassociatedexpensesofparking,specialevent activities,testing,technology,studenthealth,ATIResourcesfee,initialcriminalbackground,social securitynumbercheckfees,andadditionalexpensesnotcoveredundertuition.Additionalprogram specificfeesareidentifiedintheprogrammaticspecificsectionoftheCatalog.BHCLRchargesan additionalfeeforlateenrollmentonNelnet.
Laboratoryfeesforsciencecoursesareassessedwhenapplicable.
Thecriminalbackgroundcheckandsocialsecuritynumberverificationfeescoverexpensesassociated
withtherequiredbackgroundcheckandsocialsecuritynumberverification.
Seniorsapplyingforgraduationareassessedafeeassociatedwiththecostofthecapandgown,senior banquet,invitations,diplomaandcover,programpin,andotherexpenses.
Parkingexpensescoverthemaintenanceoftheparkinglotandsecurity
Testingexpensecoverstheinitialadministrationofstandardizedtests Additionalfeesarechargedfor expensesassociatedwithretestingofstandardizedtestsandwithmake-upexaminations Activity expensesareassociatedwithcampusactivitiesandtechnologyexpensesarethosethatprovideaccessto mediaequipment
EachstudentischargedaStudentHealthFee ThisfeeprovidesaccesstotheBaptistHealthUrgentCare Program
BHCLRVITALSTextbookprogramfeeisaddedtoallstudentsenrolledintheequitableaccessprograms atBHCLR TheseprogramsconsistofMedicalLaboratoryScience,NuclearMedicineTechnology, NursingAccelerated,NursingTraditional,PracticalNursingandRadiography
Additionalcharges(fines)areaddedforparkingviolations
Professionalfeesassociatedwithprofessionalorganizationsmaybechargedforspecificprograms.See theprogram’scostplan.
Afeeof$20.00isaddedtotheapplicant’sorstudent’sfinancialbalanceforeachpersonalcheckreturned forinsufficientbankfundsoramissed2nd attemptofamonthlyNelnetdraftpayment. Ifpaymentforthe returnedcheckisnotreceived,additionalstepsmaybetakenuptoandincludinginvolvementofa collectionagency,otherlegalaction,andfinancialsuspension.
DelinquentAccounts 1 AllBHCLRstudent/graduateservices,includingfinalgrades,willbewithheldfrom individualswhoarenotingoodfinancialstanding
2 AnyAdmissionapplicationsubmittedbyanindividualthatisnotingoodfinancialstanding willnotbeeligibleforconsideration
3 Anindividualnotcurrentlyenrolledwhohasanoutstandingbalancewillbereferredto ProfessionalCreditManagement,Inc forcollection
4 Onceindividualaccountsarereferredtoacollectionagency,allactionsrelatedtothe financialaccountwillbehandledthroughthecollectionagency
5. AnindividualwithadelinquentaccountrequestingBHCLRstudent/graduateservices, includingbutnotlimitedtotranscriptrequests,mustbeparticipatinginanapprovedpayment planasoutlinedbyBHCLR.
6. Accountswhichhavebeenreferredtoacollectionagencymustbepaidinfullbeforethe individualcanreceivestudent/graduateservices,includingbutnotlimitedtotranscripts.
7. Astudentisallowedtwo(2)financialsuspensionsperrespectiveacademicyear.Ifa conditionoccurswhichwouldresultinathirdsuspension,thestudentwillberequiredtopay thebalanceinfullwithinfivebusinessdaysorthestudentwillbeadministrativelywithdrawn Fines
Campusappearance,facilitycleanliness,andoperationallearningequipmentareimportanttoBHCLR It iseachstudent’sresponsibilitytoshareinmaintainingthisimagebykeepingtheparkingareaandfacility freeoftrash;clearingstudentactivitycentertablesafteruse;usinglearningequipmentappropriately;and drivingwithinpostedspeedlimits Campussecuritymonitorscampusanddeemsfineappropriateness
Studentobserveddisregardingtheabovedescribedresponsibilitiesmaybefinedforthefollowingnon inclusivebehaviors:
Trash,waste,ortobaccooncampusproperty
Drivinginnoncompliancewithspeedlimits
$10.00
$4000
Damagetoorlossofequipment,exclusiveof"normaluse,”requiresrestitutionoffullcostforrepair, partsorreplacement Thecollegeassessesdamageforrestitutioninsituationswheredamagehas occurredtofacilities,equipment,furnishings,orcampus Studentfinesareplacedonthestudentaccount andaretobepaidwithinthirty(30)daysafternoticeinthebusinessoffice
LicensingandCertificationFees Expenseassociatedwithprofessionalexamination,licensure,orcertificationisdeterminedbythe respectiveprogram’sindividuallicensingandexaminationboard.Directcostsforexamination,licensure, andcertificationfeesvarybyprogramandmaybefoundontheprogramcostplan.
NelnetPaymentPlan Expensesassociatedwiththerespectiveprogramofstudymustbepaidinfullorregistrationonthe Nelnetpaymentplan,asofferedbyBHCLR,mustoccurpriortoenrollment Nelnetisaconvenient budgetplantoassiststudentsinmeetingeducationalexpenses TheNelnetpamphletforeachrespective programofstudyisavailableonlineat https://wwwbhclredu/student-services/student-accounts/student-accounts-overview/underPaymentPlan Options.
AstudentparticipatinginNelnetPaymentPlanforpaymenttothecollegeisrequiredtobeinfull compliancewiththevendor’spoliciesandrequirements.Thisincludesbutisnotlimitedtothe requirementthattheresponsiblepartybeasigneronthecreditcardorbankaccountthatisusedfor automaticwithdrawal.
Thebusinessofficehastheauthoritytoincreaseordecreasepaymentsbasedonastudent’sbalance.The individualwillbenotifiedbyNelnetviae-mailofthisadjustment.
AstudentenrolledintheNelnetprogramwillbesubjecttoallpoliciesofBHCLRrelatedtopaymentof financialobligations.Shouldastudent’sNelnetaccountbeputonholdorterminatedforanyreason,the studentwillhave5businessdaysfromthedateofofficialnotificationoftheiraccountstatus,toeither reinstatetheNelnetpaymentsorpaytheiraccountbalanceinfull.Ifthestudentdoesnotmeetthis obligationwithinthe5businessdaysallowed,financialsuspensionwilloccurfromallcollegeactivities onthesixthbusinessday.Ifthesituationpersists,thestudentwillbeadministrativelywithdrawnat5:00 p.m.onthetenthbusinessdayandmustapplyforreentryifeligible.
Forexample:Astudent’sNelnetaccountisputonholdonMonday,August1st Ifnoarrangement hasbeenmadethestudentwillbeplacedonfinancialsuspensionthefollowingMonday,August 8th Ifnoarrangementhasbeenmadeby5:00pm Monday,August15th,thenthestudentwillbe administrativelywithdrawn
Shouldaninsufficientfundsituationoccur,asecondattemptatredraftingthepaymentwillbemadeon the20th ofthemonth Shouldthesecondattemptfail,financialsuspensionwilloccurandtheNelnet agreementwillbeplacedonhold Forthesecondunsuccessfulattemptthebusinessofficewilladda $2000feetothestudent’saccount AllNelnetlatechargeswillalsoapply RefundPolicy
FinancialrefundsbyBHCLRandaffiliatingcollegesanduniversitiesaremadeuponwithdrawalor
dismissalinaccordancewiththerespectivepoliciesofeachentity.BHCLR’sFinancialRefundPolicyis appliedafterfinancialsettlementofthestudent’saccountandofficialclearance,duringthesemesterfor whichtherefundisbeingrequested. Financialrefundpoliciesarespecifictoaffiliatingcollegesand universities Refundsmaybemadeafteralloutstandingbalancestothecollegeandsupportinghospitals arepaid
AstudentwhoofficiallywithdrawsoriswithdrawnfromBHCLRiseligibleforafinancialrefundas follows:
Thefinancialrefundscheduleisbasedontheofficialdateofwithdrawal(voluntaryoradministrative)of astudent Theofficialdateofwithdrawalisdefinedas:
Thestudent’sdateoflastdocumentedattendanceatanyBHCLRscheduledlearningactivity (classroom,skillslaboratory,computerlaboratory,clinicallaboratory,etc)
Iftheofficialdateofwithdrawalfalls:
● Beforetheendofthetenthbusinessdayinasemester
● Afterthetenthbusinessdayinasemester
ForthePatientCareTechnicianProgram
Iftheofficialdateofwithdrawalfalls:
● Beforetheendofthefourthbusinessdayinasemester
● Afterthefourthbusinessdayinasemester………...………………………………………...…0%
Withtheexceptionofthe$100registrationfee,alltuitionandfeespayabletoBHCLRwillbeeligiblefor refundaccordingtotheaboveschedule Tuition,fees,andexpensescollectedbyoutsideand/orpartnering institutionsandvendorswillberefundedaccordingtothepolicyofthatinstitutionand/orvendor Examplesofsuchexpensesaretextbooksanduniforms
Lastdayofattendance: Thelastdayastudentattendedanacademicrelatedactivity,forexample theory/lecture,skillslab,orclinicalexperience.
Officialdateofwithdrawal: Thestudent’sdateoflastdocumentedattendanceatanyBHCLRscheduled learningactivity(classroom,skillslaboratory,computerlaboratory,clinicallaboratory,etc.).
Refundsarecalculatedbasedontheofficialdateofwithdrawal.AstudentmustinitiateaWithdrawal Formbeforearefundwillbeprocessed.StudentWithdrawalRequestFormsarelocatedintheAdmissions &RecordsOffice.Uponwithdrawal,anycreditbalanceresultingfromBaptistHealthFoundationfunds willbereturnedtothescholarshipfundaccount.Theamountreturnedwillnotexceedtheoriginalamount ofthescholarship.
Tuitionandfeerefundsaremadewithin30daysofwithdrawalandafteralloutstandingbalancestothe collegeandsupportinginstitutionsarepaid.
TitleIVfunds(FederalPELL,DirectLoans,andFederalSupplementalEducationalOpportunityGrant (FSEOG))areearnedindirectproportiontothelengthoftimeastudentremainsenrolled.Ifastudent receivingTitleIVfundsdiscontinuesstudy,foranyreason,duringthefirstsixty(60)percentofan academicsemester,aidmustberepaidbythestudenttoBaptistHealthand/ortheUSDepartmentof Education AnyrepaymentofaidasaresultofaReturntoTitleIVcalculationwillbeappliedtothe studentaccountpriortotuition/feerefund
ClassdaysaredelineatedontheBaptistHealthCollegeLittleRockacademiccalendars.
Militaryfunds(TuitionAssistance)areearnedindirectproportiontothelengthoftimeastudentremains enrolled IfastudentreceivingTuitionAssistancefundsdiscontinuesstudy,foranyreason,duringthe firstsixty(60)percentofanacademicsemester,unearnedfundsmustbereturnedtotherespective militarydepartment Anybalancecreatedonthestudentaccountwillbetheresponsibilityofthestudent Anyrepaymentoffundsasaresultofawithdrawalcalculationwillbeappliedtothestudentaccountprior toanytuition/feerefund
IfastudentisenrolledintheNelnetpaymentplananddiscontinuesstudyatatimeinwhichthestudent stillcarriesabalance,thebalancewillbetransferredtoTrinityBillingSolutions,asubsidiaryof ProfessionalCreditManagement,forcollection
RegistrationHold ContinuingstudentswhoareeligibletopromotewillbeenrolledinupcomingcoursesbytheRegistrarper theprescribedcurriculumfortheirrespectiveprogramofstudy.Anunpaidfinancialbalanceresultsinthe studentnotbeingclearedtoregisterorattendclass,receivecollegeservices,progresstothenextcourseor toahigherleveloflearningintheprogram,tograduate,ortobeissuedaBHCLRtranscript.
StudentFinancialAccountandResponsibility Eachstudentfulfillsallcollegerelatedfinancialobligationsinordertobenefitfromtheprogramofstudy. Fulfillingfinancialobligationsqualifiesthestudenttoreceivecourseexaminationgrades,continuestudy inacourse,andreceiveadministrativeservicesincludingreleaseoftranscripts
AnindividualanticipatingregistrationandenrollmentinaBHCLRprogrammustbepreparedtopay financialobligationstothecollege,infull,orsubmitanarrangementforapaymentplanthroughNelnet Failuretodosowilljeopardizecontinuedenrollmentandwillresultinfinancialsuspension Astudent underfinancialsuspensionisprohibitedfromattendingalllearningexperiencesandcollegeactivities Uponregistration,anapplicant/studentisexpectedtomakearrangementsforpaymentoffinancial obligations StudentsmustnothaveoutstandingfinancialobligationstoBHCLRinordertoregisterfor successivesemesters Studentsusingthirdpartypayersmustprovideproofoffundingsuchasasigned IndividualTrainingAccount(ITA)formfromWorkforceInvestmentAct(WIA)oranawardletterfrom otherapplicableinstitutionsprovidingpayment
Cash,personalchecks,moneyorders,orcreditcardsareacceptedforfullpayments Fullpaymentmay alsobemadethroughNelnetatnoadditionalcharge
Thestudent/applicantmustpayinfullormakepaymentarrangementsthroughNelnetbythelast publishedpaymentdate Ifthestudentdoesnotmakepaymentarrangementswithinseven(7)daysofthe firstdayofclass,countingthefirstday,thestudentwillbeadministrativelywithdrawn.
Anindividualin“goodfinancialstanding”withthebusinessofficeiscurrentinallpaymentsonallBH financialaccountsandhasprovidedanyrequesteddocumentation.Goodfinancialstandingfromthe businessofficeisacomponentofgoodstandinginarespectiveprogramofstudy.
IndividualsingoodfinancialstandingmayrequestBHCLRtranscript(s)andarespectiveprogramLetter ofGoodStanding.ALetterofGoodStandingrequestisprocessedthroughthebusinessofficeand releasedfromtheRegistrariftheindividualhasmettherespectiveprogram’sdefinitionof“Good Standing.”
ContinuingstudentsareregisteredeachsemesterbytheBHCLRRegistrar. Priortoregistration,all studentswhooweafinancialbalanceareplacedonholdandgiventotheendofthesemestertopay. Afterthesemesterisover,anystudentwhostillhasapriorsemesterbalancewillbeunenrolled. FinancialsuspensionmayoccurasdeemedappropriateandnotifiedbytheBHCLRBusinessOffice StudentOrganizations’BankAccounts
BHCLRwillprovideasavingsandcheckingaccountforeachstudentorganizationthatisofficially sponsoredbyBHCLR Theorganization'sbankaccountsaremanagedaccordingtoBHCLRpolicy
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1 OfficialtranscriptsmustberequestedthroughtheNationalStudentClearinghouse
2 UnofficialtranscriptsarefreeofchargeandmayberequestedthroughtheBusinessOffice
3 Additionalinformationisavailableat https://wwwbhclredu/student-services/registrar/requesting-transcript/
4 Officialtranscriptsissued,upongraduation,torespectiveboardsoragenciesforlicensure, certificationorregistrypurposeswillbefreeofchargetograduatingstudents
5 BHCLRacademictranscriptsaremaintainedindefinitely
6 BHCLRreservestherighttodenytranscriptsorcopiesofdocumentsifthestudenthasanunpaid financialobligationtoBaptistHealthorBHCLR
Uniforms StudentsenrolledinspecificSchoolsarerequiredtowearanofficialSchooluniformwheninthe classroomandtheclinicallaboratorysetting PleaseseetheDressCodesectionforadetaileddescription ofthecampus-widedresscodepolicyregardingclassroomandskillslabattire
ThisexpenseisincludedinEstimatedMiscellaneousontheBHCLRCostSheet Expensesassociated withthepurchaseofuniformsaretheresponsibilityofthestudentandarenotcoveredinBHCLRtuition andfees
WriteOffandExceptionsPolicies 1. Balancesbelow$50.00willbewritten-off.
2. Anystudentwhoisrequiredtoreportforactivedutyinanybranchofthemilitarywillhavetheir chargesforgivenforanycourseinwhichtheyarecurrentlyenrolled.Anybalancewhichresulted fromcoursesinwhichtheindividualisnotcurrentlyenrolledwillremainontheaccount. However,theaccountmaybeplacedonholduntiltheendofthedeployment.Thestudentwill remainresponsibleforanybalancescreatedbyfundsreturnedtotheDepartmentofEducation.
3. Allstudentaccountswillbedebitedand/orcreditedaccordingtopolicyandapprovedrates.Any requestfordeviationfrompolicyorapprovedrateswillbeinitiatedbytheDeanofBusiness AffairsandCollegeOperationsandapprovedbythePresident Anyapproveddeviationmustbe accompaniedbyappropriatedocumentation Anyunauthorizeddeviationwillbeimmediately broughttotheattentionofthePresidentandinvestigatedasnecessary
STUDENT FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIPS TheBaptistHealthCollegeLittleRock(BHCLR)financialaidstaffareheretoguideyouthroughthe financialaidprocess InsupportoftheBHCLRmission,theFinancialAidOfficestrivestoremove barriersforcurrentandprospectivestudentsandtheirfamilies.Weaimtoprovideassistanceand educationinapositiveandprofessionalmanner.Whileprovidingoutstandingcustomerservice,weare dedicatedtoassistingallstudentsandveteranswhileensuringthatwecomplywithfederal,stateand institutionalguidelines
Ourstaffcanbecontactedat: 10900ColonelGlennRoad,Suite1400
LittleRock,AR 72210
Phone:501-202-7486
Fax:501-202-7875
Email:financialaid@bhclr.edu
Financialaidisthenameusedforfederal,stateandprivateresourcesthatmayhelpyoupayforcollege costs.Typically,financialaidconsistsofgrantsandscholarshipsthatdonothavetoberepaid;andfederal andprivateloansthatmustberepaid(withinterest).Financialaidisavailabletoanyeligiblestudent.
Whatyouneedtodo:
Step1:ApplyforadmissionsatBHCLRandbeadmittedintoaprogramofstudy
Step2:CompleteyourFreeApplicationforFederalStudentAid(FAFSA)atstudentaid.gov(mustbe doneeveryyearthatyouwouldliketobeconsideredforfederalaid)
Step3:ApplyforFoundationScholarshipsatbhclredu
Step4:Applyforstateaidatsamsadheedu
Studentsareencouragedtoapplyearlybecausesometypesofaidhavelimitedfundingorareawarded basedontimeofapplication
Verificationofapplicantdatamayberequired.VerificationisaprocessusedbytheDepartmentof EducationtoensuretheinformationsubmittedonyourFAFSAiscorrect.TheBHCLRFinancialAid Officeisrequiredtoobtainadditionaldocumentationtosupporttheinformationyoureportedonyour FAFSA Nofinancialassistancecanbeawardeduntilallrequireddocumentsarereceivedandthe applicantdataisdeterminedtobecorrect.Earlysubmissionofrequireddocumentsisencouraged.
AfterthestudenthassubmittedallrequireddocumentstotheBHCLRFinancialAidOffice,thestudent willbenotifiedoftheireligibilityforfinancialassistance Financialaidawardswillbeapplied electronicallyeachsemestertothestudent’saccount.
AidOptionsandOtherFundingSources FederalPELLGrant TheFederalPellGrantisavailabletoundergraduatestudentswhohavedemonstratedanexceptional financialneedontheFAFSA.Itisintendedtobethegroundfloorofthefinancialaidpackageandmaybe combinedwithotherformsofaidinordertomeettheneedsofthestudent.Eligiblestudentscannothave earnedabachelor,graduateorprofessionaldegree,orhavereachedtheirPellGrantLifetimeEligibility Used(LEU)of600%(12fulltimesemesters)
PellGrantsareavailabletoeligibleBHCLRstudentswhohavebeenacceptedintoanyBHCLRprogram. Studentswhoaredegreeseekingthroughanaffiliatecollege/universityneedtoapplyforfinancialaid throughtheiraffiliatinginstitution
FederalSupplementalEducationalOpportunityGrant(FSEOG)
Eachparticipatingcollege/universityreceivesacertainamountofFSEOGfundseachyearfromtheU.S. DepartmentofEducation.Thefundsareawardedtoalimitednumberofundergraduatestudentswith preferencegiventothosewiththegreatestfinancialneedwhoreceivethePellgrantandsubmittheir FAFSAearly
DirectLoanProgram TheWilliamD FordDirectLoanProgramisafederalstudentloanprogramunderwhicheligiblestudents andparentsborrowdirectlyfromtheUS DepartmentofEducationatparticipatingschools Direct Subsidized,DirectUnsubsidized,DirectPLUSLoansandDirectConsolidationLoansaretypesofDirect Loans.EligibilityisdeterminedbycompletingaFAFSA.Loansmustberepaid,withinterest.Repayment begins6monthsaftergraduationorenrollmentdropsbelowpart-time Tolearnmoreaboutfederalloans, visitstudentaidgov
BaptistHealthAcademicScholarships Academicscholarships,fundedbytheBaptistHealthFoundation,areawardedtoeligiblestudentsduring theirfirstsemester,asfundsareavailable Thereisnotaseparatescholarshipapplication Thestudent’s admissionintoaBHCLRprogramofstudyandthenmeetingtheeligibilitycriteriabelowisinessencethe scholarshipapplication.
● Studentsmusthaveaminimum24ACTcompositescore
● NursingandPracticalNursingstudentsmusthaveaminimumTEAScompositescoreof74* *NursingTraditionalTrackplusGenEdPrepstudentsarenotawardeduntiltheirFreshman(second) semester.
BaptistHealthFoundationScholarships Scholarshipsaremadepossiblefromindividualandfoundationdonors.Criteriavaryandscholarshipsare awardedhonoringthewishesofthedonors.Eligibilitydoesnotguaranteeascholarship.Awardsare competitiveandareawardedbasedonavailabilityoffunds.TheFoundationScholarshipapplicationis madeavailableonlineeachsemesterbytheBHCLRFinancialAidOffice Deadlinesarestatedonthe applicationeachsemester AScholarshipCommitteereviewstheapplicationseachsemesterafterthe deadlineandmakesawarddeterminations.Studentssubmittingascholarshipapplicationarealsorequired tocompleteaFAFSA.
ArkansasAcademicChallengeScholarship TheArkansasAcademicChallengeProgramprovideseducationalassistancetoArkansasresidentsin pursuitofahighereducation.FundingmadepossiblebytheArkansasScholarshipLottery,theChallenge Scholarshipisavailabletoeligibletraditionalandnon-traditionalstudents Applicantsmustcreatean accountandcompleteascholarshipapplicationontheScholarshipApplicationManagementSystem (SAMS)atsams.adhe.edu.
ArkansasFutureGrant ThisgrantismeanttoincreasetheeducationandskillsofArkansas’workforceinanaffordablemanner EligiblestudentsmustbeenrolledinScience,Technology,EngineeringandMath(STEM)orregional
high-demandareasofstudy.Thegrantwillcovertuitionandmandatoryfeesforqualifyingcertificateand AssociatedegreeprogramsatArkansaspublicinstitutions.
ArkansasWorkforceChallenge TheWorkforceChallengeScholarship’spurposeisforworkforcetraininginhigh-demandareasof healthcare,informationtechnology,andindustry.StudentsarenoteligibleforbothArkansasAcademic ChallengeandArkansasWorkforceChallenge.
ArkansasRehabilitationServices Incertainsituations,studentswithdisabilitiesmaybeeligibletohavetheirtuition,feesand/orbookspaid forthroughtheDivisionofVocationalRehabilitationServices.Formoreinformation,studentsmay contactArkansasRehabilitationServicesat800-330-0632or501-296-1600
VeteransAffairs(VA) ThereareamultitudeofVAbenefitsavailabletoeligibleservicemenandwomen,veterans,spousesand dependents StudentsshouldspeaktoaSchoolCertifyingOfficial(SCO)intheFinancialAidOfficeto seewhatstepstotaketogettheirbenefitssetinplaceatBHCLR Studentsmayalsovisitbenefitsvagov formoreinformation.
GoArmyTuitionAssistance TheArmy’sTuitionAssistance(TA)programhelpsSoldiersinactiveduty,theArmyReserveorthe ArmyNationalGuardwithupto$4,000annuallytowardsschoolorprofessionaltraining Formore information,visitgoarmycom/benefits
MyCAA TheMilitarySpouseCareerAdvancementAccountScholarshipisaworkforcedevelopmentprogramthat providesfinancialassistancetoeligiblemilitaryspousesforthepursuitormaintenanceofalicense, certificationorassociate’sdegree.ItissponsoredbytheDepartmentofDefense’s(DoD)Spouse EducationandCareerOpportunitiesProgram(SECO).Youcanfindmoreinformationbyvisiting myarmybenefitsusarmymil
VAPendingPaymentCompliance InaccordancewithTitle38USCode3679(c),thiseducationalinstitutionadoptsthefollowingadditional provisionsforanystudentsusingU.S.DepartmentofVeteransAffairs(VA)Post-9/11G.I.Bill®(Ch.33) orVocationalRehabilitation&Employment(Ch.31)benefits,whilepaymenttotheinstitutionispending fromVA Thiseducationalinstitutionwillnot:
● Preventthestudent’senrollment;
● Assessalatepenaltyfeetothestudent;
● Requirethestudenttosecurealternativeoradditionalfunding;
● Denythestudentaccesstoanyresources(accesstoclasses,libraries,orotherinstitutional facilities)availabletootherstudentswhohavesatisfiedtheirtuitionandfeebillstothe institution.
However,toqualifyforthisprovision,suchstudentsmayberequiredto:
● ProducetheVACertificationofEligibility(COE)bythefirstdayofclass;
● Provideawrittenrequesttobecertified;
● Provideadditionalinformationneededtoproperlycertifytheenrollmentasdescribedinother institutionalpolicies “G.I.Bill®isaregisteredtrademarkoftheU.S.DepartmentofVeteransAffairs(VA)”.
Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Policy
Satisfactoryacademicprogress(SAP)istheprocessaschoolusestodetermineifastudentismeetingall oftheireducationalrequirementsandisontargettograduateontimewithadegreeorcertificate Federal regulationsrequirethatastudentreceivingfinancialaidmustmeetandmaintainSAP.SAPhasa qualitativemeasure(GPA)andaquantitativemeasure(hours).AtBHCLR,botharecheckedattheendof eachfallandspringsemester AllstudentspursuingadegreeorcertificateatBHCLRmustmeet BHCLR’sSAPrequirements
StudentsenrolledinadegreeoreligiblecertificateprogramofferedatBHCLRmust:(1)Meetthe150% maximumallowabletimeframe(quantitativemeasure);(2)Meetthecompletionpercentagerequirement (quantitativemeasure)and(3)Meetthegradepointaveragerequirement(qualitativemeasure)
Example
PolicyandResult AppliedtoExample
Example
PolicyandResult
AppliedtoExample
Undergraduate 72credithourprogram Studentattempted90 hours
Policy72x150%=108 Result90<108=Good
Undergraduate 72credithourprogram Studentattempted96 hours
Policy72x150%=108 Result96<108=Warning
Studentattempted90hours Studentearned80hours
Policy67%of90=603 Result80>603=Good
Studentattempted90hours Studentearned50hours
Policy67%of90=603 Result50<603=Warning
MaximumTimeFrametoCompleteaProgram(excludesallreentryprograms)
Policy20required Result275>20= Good
Studentinstitutional CumulativeGPAof275
Policy20required Result275>20= Good
ThemaximumtimeframeallowedforastudentatBHCLRtocompleteaprogramofstudyshallbe limitedto150%oftheprogram’srequiredtimeframe.Coursespreviouslytakenbyreentrystudentsare includedintheserequirements.Studentswhodonotmeetthiscompliancerequirementwillnotbeeligible toreceivefederalfinancialaid
ThefollowingchartexplainsthetimeframesallowedintheBHCLReducationalprograms:
*SAPnotcalculatedduetothisbeinganaffiliateprogram
**SAPnotcalculatedduetoprogramnotbeingeligibleforTitleIVfunds
AttemptedandCompletedHours ● Attemptedhoursincluderepeathours,incompletehours,academicclemencyhours,transfer hours,andconcurrent(highschool)enrollment,regardlessofwhetherastudentreceivedfinancial aid.
● ThefederalgovernmentdoesnotexempthoursincludedinAcademicClemencyfromtheSAP policy ThismeansthattermsincludedintheClemencyremaininthemaximumallowabletime frameandcompletionpercentagecalculationofyourSAPstatus
● Coursesattemptedwheregradesof"A,B,C,D,F,I(Incomplete),W,WX,CRorNCare receivedwillbeusedincomputingallhoursattempted.
● CourseswithfinalgradesofF,I(Incomplete),W,WX,andNCwillnotbecountedinearned hours
● Coursestakenforauditarenoteligibleforfederalfinancialaidandarenotfactoredintothe calculationforSAPpurposes
● Onceastudenthascompletedadegree,thecourseworkapplicabletothecompleteddegreewill notbeconsideredintheattemptedhourscalculation.
Recalculations ● TheSAPcalculationisasnapshotofthestudent’sacademicprogress Asanexample,perfederal guidelines,SAPmaynotberecalculatedforincompletegrades(I)changedtoalettergrade.The updatedgradewillbeapartofthenextregulartermevaluation.
● Studentsmayrequestarecalculationoftheireligibilityforthecurrenttermduetogradechanges duetocorrections
● AttheendofthetermtheOfficeoftheRegistrarwillupdatetranscriptstoreflectgrade forgivenesscompletedforthatspecificterm.Whenrequestedbythestudent,SAPwillbe recalculatedifthechangeismadepriortothestartofthenextacademictermoftheyear
CumulativeandTermGradePointAverage Astudentmustearnacumulativeandtermgradepointaverage(GPA)of2.0orgreaterconsistentwith theinstitution’sacademicstandingpolicy
FinancialAidWarning AstudentwhofailstomeettheminimumSAPrequirementsattheendofasemesterwillbeplacedon financialaidwarningduringthefollowingsemesterofBHCLRenrollment.Thestudentmaycontinueto receiveTitleIVassistanceduringthenexttermonly,andisexpectedtocomeintocompliancewiththe standardFederalFinancialAidSatisfactoryAcademicProgressPolicyasexplainedabove Ifattheendof theterm,thestudenthas
● MettheminimumSAPrequirements,thestudentmayberemovedfromfinancialaidwarning
● NotmettheminimumSAPrequirements,thestudentwillthenbeplacedonanineligibleSAP statusandplacedonFinancialAidSuspension.Thestudentwillremainatthatstatusuntilthey
havecompletedtherequiredcourseworkand/orGPAtoputthemintocompliancewithBHCLR’s SAPpolicyorhasanapprovedSAPappeal.
FinancialAidSuspension
Astudentmaybeplacedonfinancialaidsuspensionbecausethey:
● failedtomeettherequirementsofBHCLR’sSatisfactoryAcademicProgresspolicy
● failedtocompletetheacademicprogramwithin150%ofthepublishedprogramlength
AppealtotheSAPPolicy Studentsonfinancialaidsuspensionmayappealinwritingbasedonthemitigatingcircumstance(s)that affectedtheabilityofthestudenttocomplywiththeSAPpolicy Theappealformcanbefoundonthe BHCLRFinancialAidwebsite Studentsmustdemonstrateandprovidedocumentationshowingunusual orextenuatingcircumstancesastowhytheydidnotmeettheminimumrequirementsoftheSAPpolicy. TheappealmustincludewhythestudentfailedtomakeSAPandwhathaschangedthatwillallowthe studenttomakeSAPatthenextevaluation.Theappealwillbereviewedandadecisionmadebythe FinancialAidSatisfactoryAcademicProgressAppealCommittee TheCommitteemayrequestadditional documentationbeforereachingadecision Studentswillbenotifiedinwritingoftheresultsoftheappeal TheCommittee’sdecisionisfinal.
● AppealapprovalresultsinthestudentbeingplacedonFinancialAidProbation
● Appealdenialresultsinthestudentbeingsuspendedfromfederalaideligibilityuntiltheycome intocompliancewiththeSAPpolicy.
FinancialAidProbation StudentswhoseappealsareapprovedwillbeplacedonFinancialAidProbationforonesemester A studentmaycontinuetoreceivefederalfinancialaidduringtheonesemesterprobation Thestudentis expectedtocomeintocompliancewiththeSAPpolicyduringthistime.IfthestudentdoesmeettheSAP policyattheendoftheprobationaryperiod,thestudentwillbeplacedonfinancialaidsuspensionand willnotbeeligibleforfederalfinancialaiduntiltheycomeintocompliancewithBHCLR’sSAPpolicy Return of Title IV Funds (federal financial aid)
Astudentmayowearepaymentoffederalfinancialaid,iftheywithdraworstopattendingclassespriorto completing60%oftheenrollmentperiod.Thefederalgovernmentprovidesaformulatheschoolmustuse tocalculatetheamount,ifany,thestudentmustrepay ThiscalculationiscalledthereturnofTitleIV funds
Terminationofenrollmentcanbetheresultofanyofthefollowingactions:
● StudentinitiatesanofficialwithdrawalfromBHCLR
● Studentisadministrativelydroppedbyinstructorsfromallcoursesduetonon-attendance
● Studentisadministrativelywithdrawnfromallcoursesasaresultofdisciplinaryaction
● Studentisconsideredanunofficialwithdrawalbyreceivingallfailinggrades,oracombinationof failinggrades,andeitherinstructorinitiatedorstudentinitiateddrops
TheRegistrar’sOfficeprovidesthelastdateofenrollmenttotheFinancialAidOfficebasedon establishedpolicies.Ifthestudentisconsideredanunofficialwithdrawal,andafailinggradeisearnedfor nonattendance,theinstructormustprovidealastdateofattendanceforthecoursetotheRegistrar’s Office ThisdateisusedinthereturnofTitleIVfundscalculation Ifadatecannotbedeterminedforan unofficialwithdrawal,themidpointofthesemesterisutilized.
Duringthefirst60%ofthesemester,astudent“earns”TitleIVfundsindirectproportiontothelengthof timetheyremainenrolledandattending.Astudentwhoremainsenrolledandattendingbeyondthe60% pointearnsallaidforthesemester
BHCLRrestoresunearnedaidusedtopayinstitutionalchargesinthefollowingorderwithin45daysof thewithdrawaldetermination:
● UnsubsidizedFederalDirectLoan
● SubsidizedFederalDirectLoan
● PLUSLoans
● FederalPellGrant
● FederalSupplementalEducationalOpportunityGrant(FSEOG)
Arepaymentmayalsoberequiredofthestudentwhenarefundhasbeenissuedtoastudentfrom financialaidfundsinexcessoftheamountutilizedtopayinstitutionalchargesthatthestudentfailsto earnbymaintainingenrollment.BHCLRwillalsorestorethesefundstotheappropriatesourceinthe aboveorderwithin30daysofthewithdrawaldetermination
Studentsarebilledforanyunearnedaidthatwasrefundedtothefederalaidprogramthatcaused institutionalchargestobeunpaid.Additionally,studentswillbebilledforanymoniestheschoolreturns onthestudent’sbehalfthatisowedtothefederalaidprogramsasarepaymentoffundsdisburseddirectly tothestudentfornon-institutionalcharges CopiesoftheReturnofTitleIVcalculationareprovidedto thestudentalongwithabillwhentheirReturnofTitleIVcalculationisprocessed.
Ifastudentearnsmoreaidthanwasdisbursed,thestudentmaybeeligibletoreceiveapostwithdrawal disbursement Studentsarenotifiedbymailoftheireligibilityforsuchadisbursement Ifthepost withdrawaldisbursementisloanfunds,thestudentmustconfirminwritingthattheloanfundsarestill wanted.Apostwithdrawalofgrantfundsisautomaticallycreditedtothestudent’saccountfor outstandingcharges.Astudent,whodoesnothaveanoutstandingbalance,mustconfirminwritingtheir desiretoreceivegrantfunds
Ifastudentisentitledtoaninstitutionalrefundoftuitionandfees,thosemonieswillfirstbeappliedto anyoutstandingbalancetotheschoolbeforebeingrefundedtothestudent.
SCHOOL OF MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE History
TheBaptistHealthCollegeLittleRock-SchoolofMedicalLaboratorySciencewasfoundedin1965. BHCLR-SchoolofMedicalLaboratoryScienceiscertifiedthroughtheArkansasDivisionofHigher Education(ADHE),accreditedbytheNationalAccreditingAgencyforClinicalLaboratorySciences (NAACLS).Theschoolisaffiliatedwitheight(8)universities:ArkansasTechUniversity,Harding University,HendersonStateUniversity,OuachitaBaptistUniversity,UniversityofCentralArkansas, LouisianaTechUniversity,MissouriSouthernStateUniversity,andSouthernArkansasUniversity. Throughtheaffiliations,graduatesareconferredabaccalaureatedegreefromarespectiveuniversity.
MissionStatement
TheBaptistHealthCollegeLittleRock-SchoolofMedicalLaboratoryScience,apartofBaptistHealth MedicalCenter-LittleRockshapesthehealthofArkansansbyeducatingandmentoringhealthcare professionalswithexcellenceandChristiancompassion
Philosophy
TheBHCLR-SchoolofMedicalLaboratorySciencecameintoexistencetomeetthedemandforhighly skilledandcompetentMedicalLaboratoryScientistswithinBaptistHealthaswellasthesurrounding community.
TheBHCLR-SchoolofMedicalLaboratorySciencebelievesthatacompetentindividualinthe healthcarefieldoftodaymustnotonlyprovetobeproficientinthefieldofMedicalLaboratoryScience, butmustalsopossessanappreciationofhis/herrolewithinthehospitalanddemonstrateanunderstanding oftheorganizationalbehavioraffectingthisenvironment.
TheBHCLR-SchoolofMedicalLaboratoryScienceiscommittedtoprovidingjobreadygraduatesfor itsemployercustomers,includingBaptistHealthandthecommunity,throughthehigheststandardsof education,training,andprofessionaldevelopmentopportunitiesforstudents.
Goals
TheBHCLR–SchoolofMedicalLaboratorySciencepreparesagraduatewhoperformscompetentlyin theirroleanddemonstratesprofessionalbehaviorwhileparticipatingasamemberofthelaboratoryteam Ourgoalistoprovidegraduateswhohavetheabilitytoadapttotheeverchanginghealthcare environment Theschoolgoalisobtainedbythefollowingobjectives: 1 Successfulgraduationofeachcohort
2 StudentcoachingpracticesbasedonprofessionalBESTPractices
3 EligibilityandsuccessfulpassageoftheBoardofCertification
4 DemonstrationofBaptistHealthCollegeLittleRockValues
5 Professionalknowledgebaseincorporatingtheory,standardsandskills,aswellasethicalandlegal aspects
6 Jobreadinessbasedonfeedbackfromgraduateemployersandgraduatesurveys
ProgramCalendar
2025FallSemester
ClassBegins July07
LaborDay September1
2026SpringSemester
ClassBegins January05
MartinLutherKingJr.Day January19
ThanksgivingBreak November27&28 MemorialDay May25
FallSemesterEnds December12
SpringSemesterEnds June12 Commencement NA Commencement June13
ApplicationDeadline
Inaccordancewiththeentryregistrationdate,theSelectionCommitteemustcompleteitsworkpriorto arrivaloftheclass Inordertofacilitateselectionoftheincomingnewclassanditsentryregistration,a preferredapplicationfinaldateofMarch1sthasbeenestablished Theapplicationprocessmustbe completedbyMarch15th However,selectionofqualifiedapplicantsmaycontinuepastposteddeadlines untiltherespectiveclasshasreacheditsmaximumcapacity
ApplicationPreferencesandRequirements
Preferences:
● ACTcompositescoreof20orbetter
● OverallcollegecumulativeGPAof25orbetter
Thisprogrammaylimitinterviewstothetopacademicallyqualifiedapplicants.
Requirements:
● AnapplicantmustbeahighschoolgraduateorhaveaGEDpriortotheprogramstartdate Pleasenotethattheseareminimumrequirementsandapplicantsarerankedaccordingto academiccriteria.
● Undergraduates–Musthaveattainedtheuniversity’srequiredsemesterhoursandmustenter fromanacademicaffiliate. AllotherapplicantsmustseekspecialapprovalfromtheProgram Director.
● TheuniversityacademicadvisormustconfirmtheapplicantiseligibleforaBaccalaureate degreeuponcompletionoftheprofessionalcurriculum.
● ApplicantswhoarenotU.S.citizensmustpresenttherequiredtestofEnglishlanguageasa ForeignLanguage. Seecatalogandapplicationinformation.
● ApplicantswillinterviewwithaSelectionCommittee.Selectionisacompetitiveprocess.
● Provideevidenceofsuccessfulcompletionofallprerequisitecoursesbeforeentry.
ApplicationProcessRequirements
1. SubmissionofacompletedApplicationforAdmissionForm.
2. One(1)officialtranscriptfromeacheducationalinstitutionattended.
3. AnAmericanCollegeTest(ACT)result.TheScholasticAptitudeTest(SAT)maybesubmittedin lieuoftheACT. TheSATisevaluatedutilizinganACT/SAT(CriticalReading+Math) concordancescaleavailableontheACTwebsite.
4. CompletedDemographicDataForm(optional).
5. PersonalinterviewwiththeSelectionCommittee.
6. Provideadditionalinformationasrequestedbytheprogram.
7. Uponselection,aCriminalBackgroundCheckRecord(CBCR)willbeperformed.
8. Provideevidenceofsuccessfulcompletionofallprerequisitecourses.
•3credithoursCollegeAlgebraorhighermath
•8credithoursGeneralChemistry*
•4credithoursOrganicChemistryI*
•3credithoursOrganicChemistryII,QuantitativeAnalysis,orBiochemistry
•8credithoursGeneralBiology,Zoology,CellBiology,orahigherlevelcourses*
•4credithoursMicrobiology(InclusiveofImmunology)
•4credithoursAnatomy/Physiology(StructureandFunctionCoursealsoaccepted)
•3credithoursStatisticsorequivalent
*Allbiologyandchemistrycoursesmustincludelaboratorycreditandbeapprovedformajorsinthose disciplinesorinmedicallaboratoryscience Organic/BiochemistryandMicrobiologymayberequiredto beupdatedifcompletedmorethanseven(7)yearspriortoapplication
2 Satisfactorycompletionoftheapplicationprocess **
**Satisfactoryindicatesthatallrequirementshavebeenfulfilledbytheapplicant ApplicantstudentsshouldconsultwiththeMedicalLaboratoryScienceadvisorontheiruniversity campustoassurecompletionofallgeneraleducationandspecificprogramprerequisites Also,theyare encouragedtocontacttheProgramDirectoroftheSchoolofMedicalLaboratoryScience,501-202-6632, duringtheirsophomoreyearincollege
Studentsseekingreentrymustcompletetheentireapplicationprocessandwillbeconsideredonanequal basiswiththeapplicantcohort.
EntryRequirements FulfillmentofEntryRequirementsincludessatisfactorycompletionofentryrequirementsasidentifiedin theApplicant&AdmissionandSchoolspecificsectionsoftheCatalog. Selectedapplicantsqualifyfor entryandregistrationforcoursesthroughfulfillmentofallentryrequirements.
1. OfficialGradeReportforhighschool/collegecoursesenrolledinattimeofapplicationanda letterofverificationfromtherespectiveschool/collegecounselor/advisor;
2. Submissionofhealthrelatedcertificationorlicenseforvisualobservationasapplicable;
3. AbilitytoperformFundamentalEssentialFunctionsonEntryStatement;
4. ImmunizationandTuberculinTestinginformationcanbefoundintheApplicantandAdmission informationsectionoftheCatalog.
5. Purchaserequireduniformandtextbooks.
6. Pay/arrangeforpaymentofprogramexpenses.
7. ComplywiththeBaptistHealthdrugfreepolicyandbackgroundchecks.
8. Demonstratereceiptofacollegedegreeorprovideatranscriptevaluationthatadegreewillbe receiveduponcompletionoftheprogram.
9 Transfer-AdvancePlacementwillbeevaluatedbytheRegistrarforpossiblecredit
10 Provideadditionaldocumentationasrequired
SelectionProcess TheSelectionCommitteeconsiderseachapplicantforentryaftertheApplicationFileiscomplete Selectionforentryisonacompetitivebasis,aseachenteringclassislimitedinsizebynumber The committeeformulatesarecommendationforeachapplicantandforwardsittotheProgramDirectorfor finalaction Applicantsarenotifiedbyletterofthecommittee’sdecision Theprocessofselectionincludesareviewofthecompletedapplicantfileandthepersonalinterview score(s) Eachapplicantisrankedaccordingtoqualifications,withthehighestqualifiedbeingnumber one Theprocessiscontinueduntiltheclassisfilled ThefinalselectiondecisionismadebytheProgram Director QualifiedapplicantsnotselectedforentryareplacedontheAlternateList Alternatesare
notifiedifspacebecomesavailable.Alternatesarestronglyencouragedtokeeptheirfileactiveby contactingtheProgramDirectorandobtainingacademicadvice.
Alternatestatusdoesnotguaranteetheapplicantafuturepositioninthenextyear’sclassoranyfuture year ThealternateshouldcontacttheProgramDirectorbeforetheMarch1stdeadlineofthenextyear andrequestthatthefilebekeptactive Iftimesincethelastinquiryisgreaterthanonecalendaryear,the individualmustupdatethefileasrequired
Applicantsselectedforentryareexpectedtonotifythecollegeofintenttoregisterbyreturningaspecial formtothecollegepriortotheregistrationdateanda$200admissionfee Selectedapplicantsnot registering,whoseekadmissionatalaterdate,willhavenopreferentialstatusandshallbereconsidered foracceptanceatthesametimeasnewapplicantsforthenextclasstoenter
EssentialFunctions Essentialfunctions,asestablishedbytheschool,areskills,abilities,andcompetenciesthatmustbe demonstrated byastudentonadmissionandthroughouttheprogram BaptistHealthCollege’s professionalhealthcareeducationprogramexpectseachstudenttoattainandintegratethenecessary knowledgeandskills,combinedwiththedevelopmentandapplicationofsoundjudgment,tosuccessfully providesemi-autonomousandcollaborativecareforindividualswithinthescopeofpracticedefinedby theirprogramofstudy.
InordertoprogressasastudentinBaptistHealthCollegeLittleRock(BHCLR)-SchoolofMedical LaboratorySciencesandsuccessfullycompletethecourseofstudytobecomeahealthcareprofessional,a studentmustdemonstrateeachoftherequiredEssentialFunctions.Satisfactorydemonstrationofthe EssentialFunctionssignifiesthatastudentmeetstheacademicrequirementsandpossessesthetechnical skillstoengageineducationalactivitiesintheclassroomandclinicalsettinginamannerthatwouldnot poseadangertootherstudents,patients,orthepublic.
ThefollowingEssentialFunctionsarerequiredofstudentsthroughoutenrollmentintheprogram:
EssentialFunction
1 Observation:
2.Speech/Hearing:
3.PhysicalAbilities/FineMotorTouch:
Description
● Beabletoseeandreadprintedmaterials includingbutnotlimitedto,orders,testresults, charts,graphs,instrumentprintouts,clinical documents,coursematerials,computerscreens, anddifferentiatecolors
● Canvisuallyobservepatientsandthepatient’s environment
● Havegoodvision
● Canspeakclearlyandbeunderstood.
● Abletohearandinterpretvoicesaswellasloud, soft,ormuffledsounds.
● Abletolistenandrespondtopatients.
● Capableofwalking,liftinginexcessof30-40 lbs,pushing,pulling,reaching,sittingand standingforlongperiodsoftimewhen necessary.Canalsomoveheavyobjectsby bending,stooping,reachingormovingsideto
4 Intellectual/Conceptual/Cognitive:
5.Communication/Behavior:
side
● Havetheuseoffingersforfinemotordexterity and manipulatingsmallobjects,etc
● Physicallyabletoworkonorwithequipment followingpropertraining
● Havephysicaluseofallofthefollowing: fingers,hands,arms,feet,legs,backandneck
● Abletoperformvenipunctureonpatients,adjust gauges,operatesmall,specializedequipment, anduseamicroscope
● Canreachlaboratorybenchtops,shelves,inside analyzers,andanalyzertouchscreens;in additiontobeingabletoreachpatientsat bedsideandinbloodcollectionfurnitureto performpatientservicesandvenipuncture
● Cancomplywithallsafetyregulations, includingbutnotlimitedto,potentialexposure toinfectiousorganisms,bodyfluids,andtoxic chemicals
● Abletodobasicmathematicalcalculations(add, subtract,multiply,divide)
● Canrecognizeemergencysituationsandtake appropriateactionsastaught.
● Capableofreviewingandverifyingresultsin bothcomputerandwrittenformats.
● Canuseintellectualskillsrequiredforlab testing:comprehension,measurement, mathematicalcalculation,reasoning,integration, analysis,problem-solving,comparison, self-expression,andacceptanceofcriticism
● Caneffectivelyread,write,andverbally communicateintheEnglishlanguage.
● Havetheabilitytolegiblycommunicatein writingusingtheEnglishlanguage.
● Possesstheabilitytoassessorinterpret non-verbalcommunicationsuchasfacial expressions,handsignalsforhelp,etc.
● Capableofdemonstratingandmaintaining psychologicalandemotionalstability.
● Willingandabletobehaveinaprofessionaland respectfulmanner.
● Willingandabletocomplywiththe BaptistHealthValues:Service,Honesty, Respect,StewardshipandPerformance.
● Willing and able to follow all expectations, policiesandproceduresoutlinedbythecollege.
● Will practice honest, ethical, compassionate,and responsible conduct at all times and in all
situationsthatmayariseintheenvironment
● Can effectively manage time and organizational skills, and remain flexible,adaptive,andfocused on professional and technical change within a fast-pacedenvironment
● Be able to follow organizational policies which maintainsafetyforpatient(s),self,andothers
AcademicProgress Theprogramutilizesagradingsystemtosignifystudentprogressionthroughtheprogramofstudy.A finallettergradeisassignedforeachcourseandpracticumcompleted.Thelettergradehasa correspondingratingthatdenotesthequalityofstudentlearning.Apercentrangeisusedtodeterminethe lettergrade.ValuepointsareusedtocalculatetheGradePointAverage(GPA)andotherpurposes,suchas honorsawardsatcommencementandscholarshipawardsbytheBaptistHealthFoundationandothers.
Ingeneral,studentdidacticachievementismeasuredbywrittenandpracticalexaminations;clinical progressivedevelopmentismeasuredbydirectobservationandcompetencyevaluations
Anincomplete“I”grademaybemade-upatthesolediscretionoftheProgramDirector Ifthe incompletecourseworkisnotcompletedwithintheestablishedtime-frame,the“I”gradebecomesafinal gradeof“F”
Thestudentmustachieveaminimumfinalgradeof“C”(77%)andattaincompetencytopassthecourse Studentsnotachievingtherequiredgradeorcompetencylevelaresubjecttothedisciplinarypolicies
AnoverallsatisfactoryinacademicsduringSemesterIisrequiredtoprogresstoSemesterIIandto qualifyasacandidateforgraduation Satisfactoryisdefinedasafinalminimumgradeof“C”(77%)in eachcoursecompetencyandInternshipEvaluationChecklistineachinternship Seetheprogrammatic studenthandbook
AttendanceandMethodofDelivery Theprogramisaresidential-blendedprogramofstudy Astudentisexpectedtoattendallscheduled classesandclinicalrotations Absenceisdefinedasnotbeingpresentafterone(1)clockhourofthe scheduledclassorclinicaltime.StudentsmustcontacttheProgramDirectorassoonaspossiblewhen he/shecannotbeinattendanceasscheduled.
Theprogram,bypolicy,allowsamaximumofsix(6)excusedabsencedaysduringthetwelve(12)month program.Excessiveunexcusedabsencetime(morethan6excusedabsencedays)mustbemadeupprior tograduation.Studentshavingtomakeuptimeshallbeallowedtogothroughthecommencement ceremony,however,graduationshallnotoccurandthediploma/certificateiswithheldalongwiththe RegistryGraduationVerificationuntilallrequiredtimeismadeup.Tardyisnotbeingpresentuptoone (1)clockhourofascheduledclass,andlaterthanfive(5)minutesafterdesignatedarrivaltimeduring internships.Atardyisrecordedifthestudentarrivesinclinicaland/orclassaftertheirscheduledtimeto bepresent.Allstudentsareexpectedtobeinthedepartmentreadytoworkatthetimelistedonthe clinicalschedule. SeetheMedicalLaboratoryScienceHandbookformoredetails.
Classassignmentsandexam(s)missedaremadeup.Itisthestudent’sresponsibilitytomeetwiththe ProgramDirectortoreviewandobtainmake-upassignmentsandmakearrangementstotakethemake-up exam.Afeeischargedandthereceiptisrequiredpriortoadministrationofanexam.
ClassandClinicalRotations Classesarescheduledonaregularbasisandmayeitherbeinthemorning,afternoon,orallday, dependingonthecoursesbeingtaughtatthetime Ascheduleofclassesisdistributedatthebeginningof theprogramduringNewStudentOrientation(NSO)
Selectedcourseshaveskilllaboratoriestaughtconcurrentlywiththelecturecontent Thisapproved formatprovidesthestudenthands-onexperienceandvisualreinforcementoftheprincipleslearnedinthe classroom ClinicalLaboratorypracticeisscheduledbytheclinicalinstructor Thestudentmaybe allowedtimetocompletethelaboratoryassignmentsonhis/herowndependingonthecourseand particularinstructor
Studentsarerequiredtoparticipateintheclinicalsettingduringtheentiretwelve(12)monthclassyearas scheduled StudentrotationsarescheduledatBaptistHealthMedicalCenter-LittleRock(BHMC-LR), BaptistHealthMedicalCenter–NorthLittleRock(BHMC-NLR),BaptistHealthMedical Center-Conway,ArkansasDepartmentofHealth,NaturalStateLaboratories,andMicrodiagnostic LaboratoriesInc TherotationsatArkansasBloodInstituteandArkansasChildren’sHospitalhavebeen temporarilyonholdatthistime
ClinicalrotationsarescheduledMondaythroughFriday Clinicaldaysaretypically6:00am(0600)to 2:00pm(1400)andclassdaysare8:00am(0800)to5:00pm(1700).However,theschedulemayvary basedonfacultyavailability,aswellasroomavailability.Studentsarenotrequiredtoworkweekends, overtime,ortakecall.Ifastudentpreferstoremainintheclinicalareaovertimeinordertoobserveand/or assistwithaprocedure,compensatorytime-offisnotgiven.Nostudentwillbepermittedinthelaboratory outsideclinicalhourswithoutpermission.Whennecessary,studentsmayrequestpermissionfromthe ProgramDirectortoschedulemake-uptime.
CreditHours Eachrequiredcourseintheprofessionalcurriculumreflectsacredithourvalue.BHCLRusesthecredit hourformulaidentifiedintheAcademicInformationsectionoftheCatalog.
GraduationRequirements 1. Successfulcompletionoftheprogramofstudiesandtheprofessionalcurriculumasevidencedby completionofallrequirementsforeachcourse;
2. Fulfillprogressionandpromotioncriteria;and
3. CompletionoftheGraduateClearanceFormandprocess.
LengthofProgram Thelengthoftheprogramofstudyisone(1)academicyearandincludesforty-four(44)weeksof instruction
Graduates
UponcompletionoftheprogramthestudentwillreceiveacertificatefromBaptistHealthCollegeLittle Rock,andthosewhohavecomefromoneoftheacademicaffiliatesareeligibletoreceiveabaccalaureate degree GraduatesfromtheBHCLR-SchoolofMedicalLaboratoryScienceareeligibletoapplyandtake thenationalcertificationexamination Graduationfromtheprogramisnotdependentuponpassageofany externalcertificationexamination
Certification
Completionoftheprogramofstudyandgraduationdenoteseligibilitytoapplyforthenational certificationexaminationoftheAmericanSocietyforClinicalPathology Successfulcandidatesare recognizedasRegisteredMedicalLaboratoryScientistsandaregrantedtheprivilegeofaffixingthe creditedMLS(ASCP)CM withtheirsignaturehavingdemonstratedcompetencyandcommitmentto maximal,qualityperformanceintheprofessionofMedicalLaboratoryScience
TerminalObjectives Thesegeneralprogramobjectivesapplytoallareasintheclinicallaboratorythroughwhichstudents rotate Eachareahasitsownspecificenablingobjectivesthatareusedtoevaluatestudentprogress
CognitiveDomain
LevelI
1
Matchtheproperspecimenfortheprocedureorderedorassigned
2 Matchtheproperinstrumentorequipmentandreagentsfortheprocedure
3 Recallandcitenormal,abnormal,andcriticalrangesforthemostcommonanalytestested
4 Expresscorrecttechnicalandscientificvocabulary,includingspellingandpronunciation
5 Applyprinciplesofmanagementandsupervision
LevelII
6. Computecalculationsnecessaryforalllaboratoryprocedures.
7. Maintainaccurateandcompleterecords.
8. Apply problem solving techniques to identify and correct procedural errors, identify instrument malfunction,andinstituteappropriatecorrectivemeasuresundersupervision.
9. Correlatetheorywithlaboratoryproceduresandpractices.
10. Correlatepatientinformationacrossorgansystemsincasestudies.
LevelIII
11. Validatedatatoevaluateaccuracyofresults.
12. Examinetheresultsofqualitycontrolmeasuresandinstituteproperprocedurestomaintain accuracyandprecision.
PsychomotorDomain LevelII
13. Perform venipuncture and collect proper samples from patients with proper technique, minimal trauma,and100%patientIDaccuracy.
14. Operateandmaintainlaboratoryinstrumentationandequipmentwithcare.
15. Conform to Instructor’s direction, laboratory procedures, and instrument manuals to perform duties.
16 Record results and perform verification through the use of laboratory computers with Medical LaboratoryScientistreview
17 Produce laboratory results rapidly performing more than one task at a time without sacrificing precisionandaccuracy
18 Analyze laboratory specimens correctly and report results, with minimal supervision, after completingthestudentlearningexperiencesandobjectivesrelatingtoaparticularprocedure
19 Startworkontimeandremaininthedepartmentforthescheduledtime
AffectiveDomain LevelII
20 Practice optimal safety precautions in terms of physical and chemical hazards, cleanliness, and exposuretodiseaseagents
21 Displayrespectforconfidentialityinpersonalandprofessionalrelationships
22 Demonstratewillingnesstogobeyondtheminimalrequirementsofservice
23 Displayethicalandempatheticbehaviortowardpatientneeds
24. Listenandreplyusingbothprofessionalverbalandnon-verbalcommunication.
25. Seek feedback to realistically assess personal readiness in terms of level of knowledge, understanding,psychomotorskills,legal,regulatoryandethicalresponsibilities LevelIII
26 Characterize behavior that demonstrates concern for the entire health-care team involved in the totalpatientexperience
27 Typifyanindividualthatutilizesallavailablelearningopportunities
28 AdvocateBaptistHealthValuesandtheASCLSCodeofEthicsatalltimeswhileonduty
ClinicalLaboratory
BaptistHealthMedicalCenter-LittleRock
BaptistHealthMedicalCenter–NorthLittleRock
BaptistHealthMedicalCenter-Conway
ArkansasDepartmentHealth NaturalStateLaboratories,LLC
MicrodiagnosticLaboratoriesInc
CollegeandUniversityAffiliates
1 ArkansasTechUniversity
2.HardingUniversity
3.HendersonStateUniversity
4.LouisianaTechUniversity
5.OuachitaBaptistUniversity
6.UniversityofCentralArkansas
7. MissouriSouthernStateUniversity
8.SouthernArkansasUniversity
ProfessionalOrganizations
AmericanSocietyofClinicalLaboratoryScience(ASCLS)
AmericanSocietyforClinicalPathology(ASCP)
ProfessionalCurriculum
Thefourteen(14)coursecurriculumisorganizedintotwosemesters Adiplomaisawardedduringthe graduationceremonyattheendoftheprogramforatotalofthirty-nine(39)credits
MLS4103 InternshipIII(BloodBank) 3
MLS4206 InternshipIV(Microbiology/Parasitology/Mycology) 6
Total 21Credits
Total: Courses14 Credits39
CourseDescriptions
MLS4001
LaboratoryFundamentals–ResidentialBlended
1CreditHour
Introductiontotheclinicallaboratoryinclusiveofmedicalterminology,phlebotomy,laboratory orientation,fireandsafetyregulations,OSHArequirements,medicalethics,andpatientconfidentiality Thecourseincludesthefollowingnumberofcontacthours:Theory–14contacthoursandSkills Laboratory-7contacthours
MLS4201
BodyFluids–Residential
1CreditHour
Conceptsofurinalysisareintroduced,includingurineformationandcomposition,changesinurine components,pathologicalconditionals,laboratoryproceduresandclinicalsignificance Emphasisonthe importanceoftestingtheothernon-bloodbodyfluidsisalsopresented,alongwithnormalandabnormal pathologicalstates Thecourseincludesthefollowingnumberofcontacthours:Theory–19contacthours andSkillsLaboratory-4contacthours.
MLS4304
Hematology–Residential
4CreditHours
Introductiontocellstructureandfunction,hematopoiesis,cellenumerationanddifferentiation,and hemostasis.Inaddition,basicandadvancedtechniques,qualitycontrol,manualandautomated procedures,andnormalandpathologicalconditionswithmanifestationsandcomplicationsaredescribed. Thecourseincludesthefollowingnumberofcontacthours:Theory–61contacthoursandSkills Laboratory-5contacthours.
MLS4102
Immunology–Residential
2CreditHours
Studyoftheoriesandprocessesrelatedtonaturalbodydefensesinclusiveofbasicantigen-antibody reactions,complementaction,cellularresponse,humoralimmuneresponse,andclinicallysignificant diseases. Clinicalproceduretheoriesinimmunologyandserologyarealsopresentedaswellasclinical significanceoftheseprocedures.Thecourseincludesthefollowingnumberofcontacthours:Theory–34 contacthours.
MLS4204
Chemistry-Residential
4CreditHours
Studyofthemeasurementofchemicalanalytesinthebloodwithemphasisonprinciples,practice, techniques,instrumentation,andqualitycontrol Fundamentalconceptsofthecorrelationofclinical laboratorychemistryresultstoorganpathophysiologyarealsointroduced Thecourseincludesthe followingnumberofcontacthours:Theory–60contacthoursandSkillsLaboratory-3contacthours
SP0001
SpiritualPerspectivesinHealthCare-Residential
1CreditHour
Thecourseprovidesaholistic,Christian-basedapproachincreatingawarenessandunderstandingabout; 1)one’sownbeliefsystem;2)thespiritualneedsofpatients;3)methodologiesofspiritualcarefor
patients,and4)worldreligionsandreligiouspracticesspecificallyastheyrelatetodeliveryofhealthcare. Thecourseincludesthefollowingnumberofcontacthours:Theory–15contacthours.
MLS4202
Immunohematology-Residential
2CreditHours
Theoreticalaspectsoftheimmuneresponseanditsrelationshiptothediagnosisofdiseaseand immunohematologyarestudied LecturesandlaboratorystressmethodsusedtosolveproblemsinABO andRhtyping,bloodgroupantibodies,compatibilitytesting,bloodandcomponentselectionand hemolyticdiseaseofthenewborn Thecourseincludesthefollowingnumberofcontacthours:Theory–30contacthoursandSkillsLaboratory-9contacthours
MLS4104
Microbiology–ResidentialBlended
4CreditHours
Principlesconcerninglaboratorytechniquesusedtosafelyisolateandidentifypathogenicbacteriaaswell asclinicallyrelevantparasites,fungiandmycobacterium Specialmediaandtests,organismvirulence factors,pathologicaleffectsoccurringwiththehost,andsusceptibilitytestingarealsocovered The courseincludesthefollowingnumberofcontacthours:Theory–70contacthoursandSkillsLaboratory1contacthours
MLS4302
SeminarII-ResidentialBlended
2CreditHours
Anintroductionofbasicmoleculardiagnosticsandapplicationisexamined.Researchofacurrent laboratory-relatedtopicandpresentationofthisresearchonastoryboardisrequired. Phlebotomy competencyisalsodetermined. Certificationreviewsessionsareconductedandtwo(2)comprehensive finalexaminationsaregivencoveringtheentireprogram.Thecourseincludesthefollowingnumberof contacthours:SkillsLaboratory–80contacthours.
MLS4401
ManagementandEducation–ResidentialBlended
1CreditHour
Encompassesintroductiontobasicprinciplesofmanagementtheory,budgets,laboratorysupervision, qualityassurance,laboratoryinformationsystems,andeducationalprinciples.Thecourseincludesthe followingnumberofcontacthours:Theory–18contacthours.
MLS4504
InternshipI(Hematology/Coagulation)-Residential
4CreditHours
Advancedstudyofhematopoiesisandhemostasiswithastrongemphasisonclinicalapplications. In-depthexaminationofnormalbloodcellphysiologyandmorphologyfollowedbydiscussionofthe etiology,clinicalsymptoms,laboratorydiagnosisandtreatmentofthemajorhematologicdisorders, includingthepathophysiologyoftheanemias,leukemias,andotherbloodcelldiseases Coagulation, fibrinolysisandthrombolytictherapyarealsocovered Thelaboratoryreinforcestherelationship betweenthehematologicandhemostaticdiseasesanddiagnosticlaboratorytesting Proficiencyin routineandspecializedproceduresutilizedintoday’sclinicallaboratoriesisemphasized Thecourse includesthefollowingnumberofcontacthours:ClinicalLaboratory–180contacthours
MLS4604
InternshipII(Chemistry/Urinalysis/Immunology)-Residential
4CreditHours
Presentsthephysiologicalbasisforthetest,theprincipleandprocedureforthetest,andtheclinical significanceofthetestresults,includingqualitycontrolandnormalvalues Includesbasicchemical laboratorytechnique,chemicallaboratorysafety,electrolytes,andacid-basebalance,proteins, carbohydrates,lipids,enzymes,metabolites,endocrinefunction,electrophoresis,urinalysis,and toxicology Automatedandmanualimmunologicmethodologiesforinfectiousdiseasesandautoimmune
disordersarealsoemphasized.DuringtheSerologyRotation,theimmunesysteminvolvementindisease processesaswellascorrelationofimmunologiclaboratorytestdatatodiseaseconditionsiscovered. Principlesofbasicimmunoglobulinstructureandantigen-antibodyreactionsarereviewed,withemphasis onclinicalutilizationofthesereactions Thecourseincludesthefollowingnumberofcontacthours: ClinicalLaboratory–218contacthours
MLS4103
InternshipIII(BloodBank)-Residential
3CreditHours
Practicalandtheoreticalconceptsinbloodbanking(immunohematology)andtransfusionmedicineare covered DemonstrationofproficiencyinABO/Rhgrouping,directantiglobulintesting,antibody screeningandcompatibilitytestingisrequired Investigationandresolutionofdiscrepanciesinblood bankingwillalsobeemphasizedinclusiveofelutionandabsorptiontechniques Thecourseincludesthe followingnumberofcontacthours:ClinicalLaboratory-143contacthours
MLS4206
InternshipIV(Microbiology/Parasitology/Mycology)-Residential
6CreditHours
Comprehensivestudyoftheclassification,etiology,pathogenicity,laboratoryidentification,diagnosis, andtreatmentofbacterial,fungal,andparasiticinfections Emphasisisplacedontechniquesand methodsusedtoidentifyandisolatebacterial,fungal,andparasiticpathogens Clinicalpracticum consistsofmicroscopic,biochemical,andimmunologicalprocedurestoidentifypathogensfromclinical specimens.Thecourseincludesthefollowingnumberofcontacthours:ClinicalLaboratory–293contact hours.
ProgramTotals* TotalNumberofCourses: 14
TotalNumberofCreditHours: 39
ContactHoursTheory: 321
ContactHoursSkillsLaboratory: 109
ContactHoursClinicalLaboratory: 834
TotalContactHours: 1264
*Doesnotincludegeneraleducationandsciencecourses.
ABHESEducationalEffectivenessOutcomes Theprogramprovidestothegeneralpublic,applicantsandenrolledstudentsaccurateandconsistent informationintheCatalog.Tosupportinformationintheprecedingpages,thefollowinginformationis provided:
*Notrequiredfortheprofession
NOTES:
TheProgram'sFinalHalfisfromJanuarythroughJune.(2nd semester) ThisdatamaydifferfromtheABHESdataduetoreportingperiodsandcalculationmethods. COVIDPandemicaffectedoutcomesforthistimeframeascomparedtopreviousdata.
SCHOOL OF NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHNOLOGY History
TheBaptistHealthCollegeLittleRock-SchoolofNuclearMedicineTechnologywasfoundedin1979as aclinicalaffiliateofSt VincentInfirmary TheSchoolwastransferredtothesponsorshipofBaptist Healthin1987 TheSchoolhasmaintainedfullaccreditationsinceitsinitialaccreditationin1987bythe JointReviewCommitteeonEducationalProgramsinNuclearMedicineTechnology(JRCNMT),is certifiedthroughtheArkansasDivisionofHigherEducation(ADHE)andalsoholdsaccreditation throughtheAccreditingBureauofHealthEducationSchools(ABHES)TheSchoolisaffiliatedwiththe UniversityofCentralArkansas,HendersonStateUniversity,andArkansasTechUniversity These affiliationsgrantthegraduateabaccalaureatedegreefromthatuniversityaftercompletionofthe certificateprograminNuclearMedicineTechnology
MissionStatement
TheBaptistHealthCollegeLittleRock-SchoolofNuclearMedicineTechnologyexiststofulfillthe demandforhighlyskilledandcompetentNuclearMedicineTechnologistswithinBaptistHealthaswell asinthesurroundingcommunity.TheSchooliscommittedtoprovidingstudentswiththehighest standardsofeducationandtraining.
Philosophy
TheSchoolupholdsthephilosophyandvaluesofBaptistHealthbyencouragingService,Honesty, Respect,StewardshipandPerformancewithacommitmenttoprovidingqualitypatientcare.Christian ideas,attitudesandspiritualperspectivesastheyapplytothecaringoftheillareemphasized,aswellas personalandprofessionalconduct.
ItistheSchool’sbeliefthatacompetentindividualinthehealthcarefieldoftoday,mustnotonlyproveto beproficientinthefieldofNuclearMedicineTechnology,butmustalsopossessanappreciationof his/herrolewithintheclinicalsettingandanunderstandingoftheorganizationalcultureaffectingthe workenvironment
Inordertoassurethatthestudentacquiresthiscompetency,ethicalprinciples,Christianvaluesand managementskillsareinterrelatedwiththepracticeofNuclearMedicineTechnology
TheSchooliscommittedtoprovidingcompetententryleveljobgraduatestoBaptistHealthandthe healthcarecommunitythroughitshighstandardsofprofessionaleducation
Goals
ThegoalsoftheSchoolofNuclearMedicineTechnologyserveasaframeworkfortheprogramofstudy andinstructionforthedevelopmentofagraduateto:
1. Connectstudentstoawidenetworkofhealthcarefacilitiestosupportdiverselearningopportunities andseamlesstransitionintoprofessionalpractice.
2. GraduatetechnologistswhoexemplifythevaluesofBaptistHealthbyemphasizingRespect,Service, Honesty,Stewardship,andPerformance.
3. Providetheknowledgeandcompetenciestoprepareskilledandprofessionaltechnologistswho achievenationalcertificationuponfirstattempt
4 PlaceskilledandprofessionaltechnologistsintheBaptistHealthsystemandotherhealthcare employersaroundthecountry
StudentLearningOutcomes 1 Demonstrateentry-levelcompetencyinclinicalprocedures,instrumentqualitycontrol,andpatient care
2 Utilizeknowledgeofradiationphysicsandsafetyregulationstolimitthepublic,workers,andselfto ALARAwhenhandlingradioactivematerial
3 Demonstrateprofessionalismwhendealingwithpatients,faculty,andinteractionswithother members ofthehealthcareteam
ProgramCalendar
FallSemester2025
ClassBegins July7
LaborDay September01
SpringSemester2026
ClassBegins January05
SpringBreak March23-27
MLK January 19
FallBreak September22-26 MemorialDay May25
ThanksgivingBreak November27-28
SpringSemesterEnds June12
FallSemesterEnds December12 Commencement& Graduation* June13
+Datessubjecttochange
*Studentshaving“time”tomake-updonotgraduateuntilverificationisprovidedthatalltimehasbeen madeupandgraduationrequirementsfulfilled Graduationrequirementsincludecompletionofall requiredclinicalcompetencies
ApplicationDeadline
Inaccordancewiththeentryregistrationdate,theSelectionCommitteemustcompleteitsworkpriorto arrivaloftheincomingclass Inordertofacilitateselectionoftheincomingnewclassanditsentry registration,apreferredapplicationfinaldateofMarch1sthasbeenestablishedwithmaterialsdueby March15th
ApplicationRequirements Applicationrequirementsincludesatisfactorycompletionofapplicationrequirementsasidentifiedinboth theApplicant&AdmissionsectionandSchoolspecificsectionoftheCatalog Completionofthe applicationrequirementsisrequiredbeforetheapplicantfileisreviewedbytheSelectionCommittee Completionoftheapplicationprocessdoesnotguaranteeselection/admissionintotheprogram Please notethattheseareminimumrequirementsandapplicantsarerankedaccordingtoacademiccriteria
1 AnapplicantmustbeahighschoolgraduateorhaveaGEDpriortotheprogramstartdate The applicantmustsubmitanofficialtranscriptfromthehighschoolfromwhichtheygraduated
2 AmericanCollegeTest(ACT)results TheScholasticAptitudeTest(SAT)maybesubmittedinlieu oftheACT TheSATisevaluatedutilizinganACT/SATconcordancescaleavailableontheACT website
3 Officialtranscriptfromanaffiliateuniversitywitha25GPA orhigherandcompletionofrequired credithoursoftheprescribedcurriculum,anofficialtranscriptfromanaccrediteduniversityor collegeindicatingthattheapplicanthasbeenawardedabachelor’sdegreeorassociateinradiography. Officialtranscriptsmustbeprovidedfromallpost-secondaryeducationalproviders.
4. InternationalapplicantswhosenativelanguageisnotEnglisharerequiredtosubmittheirqualifying scoresfromtheTestofEnglishasaForeignLanguage(TOEFL)asspecifiedintheApplicantand Admissionssectionofthiscatalog.
5. CompletedPersonalStatementForm.
6. Two(2)personalrecommendationsfromteachers,clergy,oremployerpersonnel;familymembersare notacceptable.
7. Onceallrequiredinformationandmaterialsarereceived,theapplicantisscheduledforapersonal interviewwiththeSelectionCommittee.Theinterviewcompletestheapplicationprocess.
SelectionCommittee TheSelectionCommitteeconductsapersonalinterviewwitheachapplicant.Thefocusisonthe applicant’sreasonsforpursuingtheprogramofstudy.ThecommitteeconsistsoftheProgramDirectorof theSchoolandoneortwootherpanelmemberswhomaybefacultymembersofBHCLRSchoolsof NursingandAlliedHealthorclinicalfacultyfromoneoftheclinicalsites.Theinterviewcompletesthe applicationprocess.
SelectionProcess TheSelectionCommitteereviewseachapplicantfileforentrytotheprogramafterthefileiscomplete Selectionforentryisonacompetitivebasis,withconsiderationgiventooverallGPA,scienceGPA,ACT scoresandtheresultsoftheformalinterviewitself,aseachenteringclassislimitedinnumber The committeeformulatesarecommendationforeachapplicantandforwardsittotheProgramDirectorfor finalaction Theapplicantisnotifiedofthedecision Theprocessofselectionincludesareviewofthe completedapplicantfileandthepersonalinterviewscore(s) Eachapplicantisrankedaccordingto qualifications,withthehighestqualifiedbeingnumberone Theprocessiscontinueduntiltheclassis filled Qualifiedapplicantsnotincludedintheselectedclassnumber,maybeplacedontheAlternateList
Thehighestqualifiedalternateisrankednumberone(1)andsoon Alternatesarenotifiedbyrank numberifspacebecomesavailableintheclass Alternatesarestronglyencouragedtokeeptheirfile activebycontactingtheProgramDirectorandobtainingacademicadvice Alternatestatusdoesnot
guaranteetheapplicantafuturepositioninthenextenteringclassoranyfutureclass.Thealternateshould contacttheProgramDirectorbeforetheMarch1stdeadlineofthefollowingyearandrequestthatthefile bereactivated Ifthetimesincethelastinquiryisgreaterthanonecalendaryear,theindividualmust updatethefileasrequestedbytheprogram
Applicantsselectedforentryareexpectedtonotifytheprogramofintenttoregisterbyreturningaspecial formtotheprogrampriortoregistrationdate Selectedapplicantsnotregistering,whoseekadmissionata laterdate,havenopreferentialstatusandshallbereconsideredforacceptanceatthesametimeasnew applicantsfornextclasstoenter
EntryRequirements Fulfillmentofentryrequirementsincludessatisfactorycompletionofentryrequirementsasidentifiedin theApplicant&AdmissionandSchoolspecificsectionsoftheCatalog Selectedapplicantsqualifyfor entryandregistrationforcoursesthroughfulfillmentofallentryrequirements
1 Anassociateinradiographyorbaccalaureatedegreefromanaccreditedcollegeoruniversity,official gradereportforcollegecoursesenrolledinatthetimeofapplicationandaletterofverificationfrom therespectiveschool/collegecounselor/advisor;
2. Submissionofhealthprofessionalcertificationorlicenseforvisualobservationasapplicable;
3. Completionofthefollowingminimumprerequisiteswithaminimumfinalgradeof“C”inthe followingcourses:
3CreditsCollegeAlgebra
4CreditsGeneralChemistry(includeslab),8creditspreferred
3CreditsGeneralPhysics(labpreferred)
8CreditsHumanAnatomyandPhysiology(includeslab)
WrittenCommunications
4. ImmunizationandTuberculinTestinginformationcanbefoundintheApplicantandAdmission informationsectionoftheCatalog.
EssentialFunctions Essentialfunctions,asestablishedbytheschool,areskills,abilities,andcompetenciesthatmustbe demonstratedbyastudentonadmissionandthroughouttheprogram.BaptistHealthCollege’s professionalhealthcareeducationprogramexpectseachstudenttoattainandintegratethenecessary knowledgeandskills,combinedwiththedevelopmentandapplicationofsoundjudgment,tosuccessfully providesemi-autonomousandcollaborativecareforindividualswithinthescopeofpracticedefinedby theirprogramofstudy
InordertoprogressasastudentinBaptistHealthCollegeLittleRock(BHCLR)-SchoolofNuclear MedicineTechnologyandsuccessfullycompletethecourseofstudytobecomeahealthcareprofessional, astudentmustdemonstrateeachoftherequiredEssentialFunctions Satisfactorydemonstrationofthe EssentialFunctionssignifiesthatastudentmeetstheacademicrequirementsandpossessesthetechnical skillstoengageineducationalactivitiesintheclassroomandclinicalsettinginamannerthatwouldnot poseadangertootherstudents,patients,orthepublic
ThefollowingEssentialFunctionsarerequiredofstudentsthroughoutenrollmentintheprogram:
EssentialFunction 1 Observation:
2.Speech/Hearing:
3.PhysicalAbilities/FineMotorTouch:
● Beabletoseeandreadprintedmaterials includingbutnotlimitedto,clinicaldocuments, coursematerials,andcomputerscreens
● Abletovisuallyobservepatientsandthe patient’senvironment
● Havegoodvision,andcandemonstratesufficient visualabilitytoloadafinesuture,thesizeofa humanhair,ontoafineneedleholder
● Havetheabilitytospeakclearlyandbe understood
● Abletohearandinterpretvoicesaswellasloud, soft,ormuffledsounds.Icanhearnormal conversionspeechat10feet.
● Canwalk,liftinexcessof50lbs,push,pull, reach,sitandstandforlongperiodsoftime whennecessary,foraminimumof8hours,and usebothhandssimultaneously.
● Beabletomoveimmobilepatientsfrom stretchertoimagingtablewithassistancefrom departmentpersonnel.Iamabletopushand maneuverpatientstretcherswithIVpolesand imagingequipmentsafely.
● Canutilizeacomputerkeyboard,mouse,and monitorinordertoinputandmanipulateclinical data.
● Capableof movingheavyobjectsbybending, stooping,reachingormovingsidetoside.
● Possessallskillsnecessarytocarryout diagnosticproceduresandmanipulateclinical data.Icanperformphlebotomysafelyand accurately
● Abletousemyfingersforfinemotordexterity and manipulatingsmallobjects,etc
● Physicallyabletoworkonorwithequipment followingpropertraining.
● Havephysicaluseofallofthefollowing: fingers,hands,arms,feet,legs,backandneck
4 Intellectual/Conceptual/Cognitive:
● Havetheabilitytodobasicmathematical calculations(add,subtract,multiply,divide)
● Canrecognizeemergencysituationsandtake appropriateactionsastaught
● Practicecomprehensionandprocessingverbal andwritteninformation
5 Communication/Behavior:
● Canorganizeandprioritizejobtasks
● Effectivelycapableofreading,writing,and verballycommunicatinginEnglish,including beingabletolegiblycommunicateinwriting usingtheEnglishlanguage
● Abletoassessorinterpretnon-verbal communicationsuchasfacialexpressions,hand signalsforhelp,etc
● Havetheabilitytodemonstrateandmaintain psychologicalandemotionalstability
● Beingwillingandabletobehaveina professionalandrespectfulmanner
● Beingwillingandabletocomplywith theBaptistHealthValues:Service, Honesty,Respect,Stewardshipand Performance
● Beingwillingandabletofollowallexpectations, policiesandproceduresoutlinedbythecollege
● Abletofolloworganizationalpolicieswhich maintainsafetyforpatient(s),self,andothers
AcademicProgress TheSchoolutilizesagradingsystemtosignifystudentprogressionthroughtheprogramofstudy Afinal lettergradeisassignedforeachcourseandpracticumcompleted.Thelettergradehasacorresponding ratingthatdenotesthequalityofstudentlearning.Apercentrangeisusedtodeterminethelettergrade. ValuepointsareusedtocalculatetheGradePointAverage(GPA)andforotherpurposes,suchashonors awardsatcommencementandscholarshipawardsbyBaptistHealthFoundationandothers. Studentacademicandclinicalachievementismeasuredperiodicallybywritten,oralandpractical examinations.
Studentsarerequiredtomaintainaminimumfinalgradeof“C”(77%)ineachcourse.
Anincomplete“I”grademaybecompletedatthesolediscretionoftheProgramDirector.Ifnot completedbytheestablishedtime,the“I”shallconverttoafinalgradeof“F”. Thestudentmustmaintaina2.0orhighergradepointaverage(GPA)ineachcourse.Ifatanytimethe student’saverageislessthanrequired,he/sheshallbeplacedonAcademicProbation.Astudentwhodoes notobtaintherequiredGPAduringaprobationaryperiodmaybesubjecttoadministrativewithdrawal.
Pleaseseetheacademicsectionofthiscatalogforreentryinformation.
AttendanceandMethodofDelivery Theprogramisaresidentialprogramofstudy.Astudentisexpectedtoattendallscheduledclassesand clinicalrotations Anabsenceisexcusedonlyintheeventofanemergency Studentsshouldcontactthe ProgramDirectorandClinicalSupervisoroftheirassignedclinicalrotationassoonaspossiblewhen he/shecannotattendclassortheirassignedclinicalrotation Anexcusedabsencerequiresdocumentation fromamedicalproviderorpriorapprovalfromtheprogramdirector
Absenceisdefinedasnotbeingpresentafterone(1)clockhourforascheduledclassorclinicalrotation
Anytimemissedduringtheschoolyearmustbemade-up.Shouldanyscheduledtimeinclinicalor classroombemissed,thestudentisrequiredtomakeuptheabsenttimeonweekendsandevenings,atthe endoftheschoolyear,orduringChristmasand/orSpringBreak
Studentsmakinguptimeatyearendshallparticipateinthecommencementceremony,however, graduationshallnotoccurandthediploma/certificateiswithheldwiththeregistrygraduationverification untilthetimeismadeupandallgraduationrequirementsarefulfilled Tardinessisdefinedasnotpresentuptoone(1)clockhourofascheduledclassorclinicalrotation A tardyisrecordedifthestudentarrivesinclinicalorclassaftertheirscheduledtimetobepresenthas passed Three(3)ormoredocumentedtardyoccurrencesduringone(1)three(3)monthevaluationperiod shallcausedisciplinaryaction Absenceofone(1)classperiodequalsone(1)tardy Three(3)tardies equalone(1)dayabsence
Classassignmentsandexamsmissedmustbemadeup Itisthestudent’sresponsibilitytomeetwiththe ProgramDirectortoreviewandobtainmake-upassignmentsandmakearrangementstotakethemissed exam Afeemaybechargedandthereceiptisrequiredpriortoadministrationoftheexam
ClassandClinicalRotations ClassesbegininJulyandendinJuneofthefollowingyear Classesarescheduledonaregularbasisand maybescheduledeitherinthemorning,afternoon,orallday,dependingonthecoursesbeingtaughtat thetime.AscheduleofclassesisdistributedtostudentsduringNewStudentOrientation(NSO).
Mostcourseshavelaboratoriesand/orclinicalexperiencestaughtconcurrentlywiththelecturetopics. Thisapproachgivesthestudentshands-onexperienceandvisualreinforcementoftheprincipleslearned intheclassroom.LabsandclinicalschedulesareestablishedbytheProgramDirectorandthestudentmay begiventimetocompletesomeofthelaboratoryassignmentsonhis/herown,dependingonthecourse andtheparticularinstructor.
Studentsarerequiredtoparticipateintheclinicalsettingasscheduledduringtheentireclassyear. StudentsarescheduledMondaythroughFriday.Clinicaldaysare7:30a.m.to4:00p.m.andclassdays are7:30a.m.to4:00p.m. Certainclinicalrotationsmayrequirethestudenttoarriveat5:30a.m.inorder toparticipateinqualitycontrolprocedures.Studentsarenotrequiredtoworkweekends,overtime,ortake call.Ifastudentdesirestoremainintheclinicalareaovertimeinordertoobserveand/orassistwitha procedure,compensatorytime-offisnotgiven.Ifnecessary,studentsmayrequestpermissionfromthe ProgramDirectortoschedulemake-uptimeafter4:00p.m.intheclinicalimagingareas.
CreditHours
Eachrequiredcourseintheprofessionalcurriculumreflectsacredithourvalue BHCLRusesthecredit hourformulaidentifiedintheAcademicInformationsectionoftheCatalog
GraduationRequirements
1 FulfillallProgressionandPromotionCriteria;
2 CompletetheStudent/GraduateClearanceFormandprocess;
3 Cooperateinthetakingofclassandindividualphotosessionarrangedbycollege;
4 Participateinthecommencementceremony,intheprogram-requiredattire;
5 ProvideaCriminalBackgroundCheckRecordanddrugscreenasrequested;
6 Successfulcompletionoftheprogramofstudy;
7 Satisfactorydemonstrationofaminimumlevelofcompetencyassetforthintheobjectivesofthe Program;
8 SatisfactoryperformanceoftheEssentialFunction;and
9 SatisfactorycompletionoftherequiredClinicalCompetenciesincludingdocumentation
LengthofProgram Theprogramofstudyisoneacademicyearandincludesforty-four(44)weeksofinstruction.
Graduates UponcompletionoftheprogramthestudentwillreceiveacertificatefromBaptistHealth,andthosewho havecomefromtheacademicaffiliateareeligibletoreceiveabaccalaureatedegree Graduatesfromthe BHCLRSchoolofNuclearMedicineTechnologyareeligibletoapplyforandtakenationalboard certificationexaminations StudentswhowishtocompletepostprimarycertificationinCT,mustfirst completetheeducationalrequirementssetforthbytheJRCNMTorJCERTandpassaprimary certificationexaminRadiography,RadiationTherapy,orNuclearMedicineTechnology
Certification
Completionoftheprogramandgraduationassureseligibilitytoapplyfornationalcertificationwithtwo (2)boards:theNuclearMedicineTechnologyCertificationBoard(NMTCB)andtheAmericanRegistry ofRadiologicTechnologists(ARRT-N)
SuccessfulcandidatesarerecognizedasregisteredNuclearMedicineTechnologists,havingdemonstrated acommitmenttomaximalqualityperformanceintheprofession Theprofessionalsignsthecredential “CNMT”andRT(N)andhasfullprivilegesasamemberoftheprofession
ProgramObjectives InorderforaSchoolofNuclearMedicineTechnologytobeaccreditedbytheJointReviewCommitteeon EducationalProgramsinNuclearMedicineTechnology(JRCNMT),aminimumlevelofcompetencyin specificareasofknowledgeandunderstandingmustbeattainedbythetimethestudentgraduates. Informationisprovidedinspecificobjectivesincoursesyllabiandclinicalperformanceobjectives.
A.Professionalism
1.Practiceinaccordancewithethicalstandards,legalstatutesandpublishedstandardsofpractice.
2.Demonstrateprofessionalismbefittingahealthcareprovider.
3 Collaborateasamemberofaninterprofessionalteam
4.Displayrespectfordiversity.
5.Applyproblem-solving,critical-thinkinganddecision-makingstrategies.
6 Evaluatepublishedresearchstudiesandapplyappropriateprinciplestoimproveevidence-based practice.
B PatientCare 1 Practiceuniversalprecautions
2.Practiceaseptictechnique,inclusiveofadheringtoU.S.Pharmacopeia(USP) standards.
3 Assesspatientstatusandvitalsigns
4.Establish,verifyandmaintainvascularaccess.
5 Provideappropriatepatientcomfort,monitoring,andcarebefore,duringandafterprocedures
6 Recognizeandrespondappropriatelytounexpectedandemergencysituations
C.RadiationSafety 1 Maintaincompliancewithinstitutionalradioactivematerialslicenseundersupervisionofan authorizeduserorradiationsafetyofficer.
2 Maintaincompliancewithlocal,stateandfederalradiationsafetyregulations
3 PracticeALARAprinciplestherebylimitingtheradiationexposureofthepatient,public,fellow workers,andself.
4 Performanddocumentradiationsurveysandwhennecessary,takeappropriateaction
5 Respondappropriatelytoaradioactivespill
6.Performdecontaminationproceduresinaccordancewiththeradiationsafetyprogram.
7 Participateinappropriatein-serviceprogramstoeducateotherpersonnelregardingradiationand principlesofradiationprotection.
8.Preparetoparticipateinthemanagementofradiationdisasters
D.InstrumentationandQualityControl 1 Identifythefunctionandapplicationofthefollowinginstruments:
a)Dosecalibrators
b)GMsurveymeters
c)NaI(Tl)countingand/oruptakesystems
d)Imagingsystemsincluding:
i Planar
ii.SPECT
iii.PET
iv CTcomponentofhybridimaging
v.Fusionorhybridimagingsystem
2 PerformtheappropriatequalitycontrolfortheinstrumentslistedinD1
3 Documentperformanceandresultsofallqualitycontroltestingaccordingtoqualitycontrol programprocedures.
4 AnalyzeQCresultsandtakeappropriatecorrectiveaction(s)whennecessary
5.View,processandarchiveacquireddataonpicturearchivalcommunicatingsystems(PACS).
6.Utilizeradiologyandhospitalinformationsystems,managingpatientinformationinthesesystems accordingtofacilitypolicies,stateandfederalstatutesandaccreditationstandards
E.RadiopharmaceuticalsandPharmaceuticals 1.Procureappropriateradiopharmaceuticalsfortheday’sscheduleinaccordancewithlicense possessionlimits
2 Storeradiopharmaceuticalsconsistentwithestablishedsafeguardsandinstitutionalradiationsafety guidelines.
3 FollowDepartmentofTransportation(DOT)andinstitutionalradiationsafetyguidelinesinthe transport,receiptandshipmentofradioactivematerials.
4.Prepareandlabelapplicableradiopharmaceuticalsinaccordancewithinstitutionalprotocols.
5 Applyradioactivedecaycalculationsasappropriatetodeterminerequiredvolumeandactivity
6.Verifyphysicianorder,procedure,time,patient,radiopharmaceuticaloradjunctivepharmaceutical, dosage,androuteforadministration.
7 Applyweightandage-basedcalculationsasappropriatetoverifytheprescribeddosage ofradiopharmaceuticalsorpharmaceuticals.
8 Dispenseandadministerradiopharmaceuticalsand/oradjunctivepharmaceuticalsunderthe directionofanauthorizeduser
9.Documentradiopharmaceuticaland/oradjunctivepharmaceuticaladministrationinaccordancewith institutionalpolicies
10 Followinstitutionalprotocolsforbloodwithdrawalandradioactivelabeling
11.Evaluatepatientsforcontraindications,precautions,physiologicalresponseandsideeffectsof radiopharmaceuticalsandadjunctivepharmaceuticals
12.Managethedisposalofradioactivematerials.
F DiagnosticProcedures 1 Identifyindicationsforperformingimagingandphysiologicquantitation
2 Identifythechemicalandbrandnamesoftheradiopharmaceutical(s)foraspecific procedure.
3 Identifytheacceptabledoserangesfortheradiopharmaceutical(s)
4.Identifytherouteofadministrationfortheradiopharmaceutical(s).
5.Explaintheappropriatemethodstoadministertheradiopharmaceutical(s).
6 Describethenormalbio-distributionoftheradiopharmaceuticalincludingrouteofexcretionandorgan receivingthehighestradioactivedose.
7.Scheduleaprocedure,keepinginmindappropriatesequencewhenmultipleprocedureshavebeen ordered
8.Reviewandevaluatepatientmedicalhistoryinpreparationforthenuclearmedicineprocedure.
9 Verifythewrittenorderfortheprocedureandevaluateprocedureappropriateness
10 Verifythepatient’sidentitypriortoradiopharmaceuticaloradjunctivepharmaceuticaladministration
11.Identifyanycontraindicationsincludingpregnancyand/orlactationstatus,priortotheprocedure.
12 Verifypatient’sphysiologicalpreparation(eg NPOstatus)
13.Explaintheimpactofpatientpreparationontheprocedure,imagingandquantitativedata.
14.Explaintheprocedure,patientinvolvement,lengthofstudyandradiationsafetytothepatientand family
15.Verifyinformedconsent,ifappropriate.
16.Selectandorganizethesuppliesnecessarytoperformtheprocedure.
17 Selectappropriateinstrumentandparametersfortheprocedure
18.Administertheradiopharmaceuticaland/oradjunctivepharmaceuticalinaccordancewith institutionalguidelines
19 Documenttheradiopharmaceuticaland/oradjunctivepharmaceuticalinaccordancewith institutionalguidelines.
20 Positionthepatientappropriatelyfortheprocedure
21.Assistthehealthcareproviderinnuclearcardiacstresstestingperformedinconjunctionwith nuclearmedicineprocedures.
22 Acquireappropriateimagingview(s)and/ornon-imagingdataforcompleteprocedure
23.Annotateand/orprocessimagingornon-imagingdataforphysicianinterpretation.
24.Reviewacquiredimagesandprocesseddatacriticallyinordertoassurediagnosticquality.
25 Analyzenormalandabnormalbio-distributionoftheradiopharmaceuticalinnuclearmedicineimages andcorrelatewithphysiologyand/orpathology.
26 Recognizeimageorpatientartifactsandtakeappropriateaction
G.RadionuclideTherapy
Anuclearmedicinetechnologygraduatemust:
1 Assistanauthorizeduserwiththetherapyprocedureincludingpreparation,documentation,patientcare andradiationsafety.
2.Identifyanycontraindicationstothetherapyincludingpregnancyand/orlactationstatus,priortothe procedure
3.Verifythepatient’sphysiologicalpreparation.
4 Verifycompletionofinformedconsent,writtendirective,radiationsafetyinstructions,andpatientand familyeducation
5.Verifyanddocumentpatientidentity,radiopharmaceutical,routeofadministrationanddosageforthe therapy
6.Assisttheauthorizeduserinroompreparation,instructinghospitalstaff,patientand/orcaregiversin appropriatepatientcareandradiationsafetyprecautions.
7 Practiceprescribedradiationsafetyproceduresduringthepreparationandtheadministrationoftherapy
8.Conductanddocumentradiationsurveysofdesignatedpatientareasand/orthepatient,whenindicated.
9.Assureappropriateposttherapymonitoring,documentationandfollowupisperformed.
CollegeandUniversityAffiliates
ArkansasTechUniversity
HendersonStateUniversity
UniversityofCentralArkansas
StudentsenrolledattheUniversityofCentralArkansas,HendersonStateUniversity,andArkansasTech UniversityareencouragedtoconsultwiththeNuclearMedicineAdvisortoassurecompletionofall generaleducationandspecificprogramprerequisites.Allapplicantsareencouragedtocontactthe ProgramDirectoroftheSchoolofNuclearMedicineTechnologyduringtheirsophomoreyearincollege foradditionalinformation.
ClinicalFacilities
BaptistHealth-FortSmith
BaptistHealthMedicalCenter-LittleRock
BaptistHealthMedicalCenter-NorthLittleRock
BaptistHealthMedicalCenter-NorthLittleRockOutpatientImagingCenter
ArkansasCardiology
ArkansasChildren’sHospital
CentralArkansasRadiationTherapyInstitute(CARTI)LittleRock
CardinalHealthNuclearPharmacy
HighlandsOncology
CentralArkansasRadiationTherapyInstitute(CARTI)NorthLittleRock
GenesisCancerandBloodInstitute
ProfessionalOrganizations
SocietyofNuclearMedicineandMolecularImaging(SNMMI)–TechnologistSection
ProfessionalCurriculum
Thecurriculumisorganizedintotwo(2)semestersandleadstoacertificateattheendoftheprogram
Duringenrollment,studentsattenddidactic(classroom)instructionandclinicalinstruction Students spendclinicalpracticetimeintheclinicalfacilitieslistedabove
CourseDescriptions
Astudyoftheconceptofspiritualperspectiveofthewholepersonandtherelationshipofthisto healthcarepracticeisexaminedfromtheperspectiveofanindividualquestforpurposeandmeaningas wellasexaminationofthemajorreligionsasavenuesofspiritualexpression Thiscourseincludesthe followingnumberofcontacthours:Theory–15contacthours NM4404
Fundamentalsofbasicatomicandnuclearphysics,includingthestructureoftheatom,modesof radioactivedecay,mathematicalcalculationsofradioactivity,passageofchargedparticlesandhigh
energyphotonsthroughmatter,andtheprimaryandsecondarysitesofradionuclideproduction.This courseincludesthefollowingnumberofcontacthours:Theory–60contacthours.
NM4204
DiagnosticNuclearMedicineI
4CreditHours
Comprehensivestudyofthetheoryandmethodologyofimagingthedifferentsystemsinthebody, includingrationaleandindicationsforthestudy,patientpreparation,radiopharmaceuticalsused,imaging techniques,computerprocessingapplicationsanddiagnosticinterpretation Eachsectionwillbe correlatedwithclinicalexamsperformedintheclinicalsetting Thiscourseincludesthefollowing numberofcontacthours:Theory–65contacthours
NM4101
MedicalTerminology
1CreditHour
Introductorycourseinthebasicsofbuilding,spellingandpronouncingmedicalwordsdesignedasa self-directedcourse Thiscourseincludesthefollowingnumberofcontacthours:Theory–16contact hours
NM4201
MedicalEthicsandLaw
1CreditHour
MedicolegalandethicalprinciplesinvolvedinthepracticeofNuclearMedicineTechnology. Topics coveredincludethecodeofethicsandthelegalimplicationsofnegligenceandmalpracticeintheclinical nuclearmedicinesetting.Thiscourseincludesthefollowingnumberofcontacthours:Theory–15 contacthours.
NM4102
PatientCare
2CreditHours
Thiscourseonpatientcareispresentedinindividualsections,taughtbyprofessionalsandspecialistsin theparticulartopic.Thecoursecoverstheprinciplesandtechniquesofpatientcare,including cardiopulmonaryresuscitation(CPR)certification,patienttransport,ECGmonitoring,physical assessment,pharmacology,venipunctureandI.V.therapy. Emphasisisplacedonskillsthatareusedby thetechnologistintheclinicalsetting.Thiscourseincludesthefollowingnumberofcontacthours: Theory–38contacthoursandSkillsLaboratory–6contacthours;44totalcontacthours.
NM4108
ClinicalPracticumI
8CreditHours
IntroductiontoClinicalImaging.Studentswillbeevaluatedduringeachassignedclinicalrotationduring thesemester.Thiscourseincludesthefollowingnumberofcontacthours:ClinicalLaboratory–384 contacthours
NM4504
Radiopharmacy/RadionuclideTherapy
4CreditHours
Fundamentalprinciplesofradiopharmacology,includingradiopharmaceuticalpreparationandquality control,biochemicalandphysiologicalpropertiesofradiopharmaceuticals,methodsoflocalizationand alterationsofdistribution,andthetherapeuticuseofradionuclidesinnuclearmedicine Correlationwith theclinicallaboratoryexperienceincluded Thiscourseincludesthefollowingnumberofcontacthours: Theory–60contacthours
NM4604
InstrumentationI
4CreditHours
Principlesofoperationandqualitycontrolofnon-imagingnuclearmedicineradiationdetection equipmenttoincludeasectiononstatisticsastheyapplytothepracticeofnuclearmedicinetechnology
Correlationwiththeclinicalexperienceincluded.Thiscourseincludesthefollowingnumberofcontact hours:Theory–66contacthours.
NM4203
DiagnosticNuclearMedicineII
3CreditHours
ContinuationofDiagnosticNuclearMedicineI Thiscourseincludesthefollowingnumberofcontact hours:Theory–45contacthours
NM4320
ClinicalPracticumII
10CreditHours
Intermediatetechniquesinclinicalimaging,radiopharmaceuticalpreparation,computertechniquesand radiationhealthphysics Studentswillbeevaluatedduringeachassignedclinicalrotationduringthe semester Thiscourseincludesthefollowingnumberofcontacthours:Theory–480contacthours
NM4104
DiagnosticNuclearMedicineIII
4CreditHours
ContinuationofDiagnosticNuclearMedicineII Thiscourseincludesthefollowingnumberofcontact hours:Theory–60contacthours
NM4302
InstrumentationII
2CreditHours
Principlesofoperationandqualitycontrolofcollimatedimagingradiationdetectors.Thiscourseincludes thefollowingnumberofcontacthours:Theory–30contacthours.
NM4202
ComputedTomography(SPECT,CT,PET/CT)
2CreditHours
EmphasiswillbeplacedontheoperationandqualitycontrolofbothSinglePhotonEmission Tomography(SPECT),PositronEmissionTomography(PET),andComputerizedTomography(CT). Basicprinciplesandconceptsofthemoderncomputer,withemphasisontheapplicationofcomputersand dataprocessingintheNuclearMedicineDepartment. Correlationwiththeclinicalexperienceincluded. The(CT)portionoftheclasswillfocusonPatientCare-5hours,RadiationSafety-5hours,Image production-5hours,CTProcedures-5hours.Thiscourseincludesthefollowingnumberofcontact hours:Theory–30contacthours.
NM4303
DiagnosticNuclearMedicineIV DiagnosticProcedures
3CreditHours
Comprehensivestudyofthetheoryandmethodologyofvariousinvitroprocedures.Includesdiagnostic imagingstudiessuchasPET/CTtumorimaging,monoclonalantibodyimaging,somatostatin-receptor imagingandradiolabeledpeptideimagingproceduresaswellasotheroncologicaldiagnosticimaging studies Correlationwiththeclinicalexperienceincluded Thiscourseincludesthefollowingnumberof contacthours:Theory–45contacthours
NM4301
Radiobiology
1CreditHour
Biologicaleffectsoftheexposureoflivingtissuetoionizingradiation,includingchronicandacute effects,therelativesensitivityandresistanceoforgansystems,andcellularandsystematicresponseof tissuetoradiation Thiscourseincludesthefollowingnumberofcontacthours:Theory–16contact hours
NM4703
RadiationHealthPhysics
3CreditHours
Principlesinvolvedinminimizingexposuretopatient,personnel,selfandenvironmentarediscussed Includedaretechniquesformeasuringlevelsofradioactivecontamination,proceduresfor decontaminationandageneraloverviewofbothnationalandstategovernmentregulatoryissues regardingexposureandradioactivematerialhandling Correlationwiththeclinicallaboratoryexperience included Thiscourseincludesthefollowingnumberofcontacthours:Theory–45contacthours
NM4601 SeniorSeminars
1CreditHour
Topicscoveredincludemedicalinformatics,healthcareadministrationandhealthsciencesresearch methodsastheyrelatetothefieldofNuclearMedicineTechnology Thiscourseincludesthefollowing numberofcontacthours:Theory–20contacthours
ProgramTotals
TotalNumberofCourses
NumberofContactHours(SkillsLaboratory) 6
ABHESEducationalEffectivenessOutcomes SCHOOL OF NURSING – ACCELERATED History
TheBaptistHealthCollegeLittleRock–SchoolofNursingopenedin1920,operatedthrough1968, closedfornineyears,thenwasreestablishedin1976.Until2015,theprogramoperatedasadiploma programandpreparedindividualstobecomeregisterednurses.
In1987,theschooladdedtheLPN/LPTNtoRNAcceleratedProgramforlicensedpracticalnursesand psychiatrictechnicalnurses. In2006,theAcceleratedProgramintheSchoolofNursingbeganaccepting qualifiedcertifiedparamedicstobecomeregisterednurses. InJuly2015,theschooltransitionedfroma diplomaprogramtoadegreeprogramofferinganAssociateofAppliedScienceinNursing(AAS)upon successfulcompletionoftheprogram.
In1990,theschoolwasextendedtoNorthwestArkansas,BaptistHealthSchoolofNursingNorthwest, underthejointsponsorshipofNorthwestMedicalCenterandWashingtonRegionalMedicalCenter.The off-campusextensiongrewrapidlyandin1998,ownershipoftheextensionoftheschoolwastransferred toNorthwestRegionalMedicalCenterandWashingtonRegionalMedicalCenter
AsoutheastArkansasextensionfortheLPN/LPTNtoRNAcceleratedProgram(BaptistHealthSchoolof NursingSoutheast),sponsoredbytheSoutheastHospitalConsortiaandincooperationwithGreatRivers TechnicalInstitutebeganinJanuary1997inMcGehee,ArkansasandoperateduntilDecember2007
Beginningwithitsfirstestablishmentin1920,theschoolhasservedthehealthcarecommunityby providingaqualityeducationalprogramwhichpreparesthegraduatefordirect,first-timeentryintothe professionasaregisterednurse
MissionStatement
TheBHCLRSchoolofNursingshapesthehealthofArkansansbyeducatingandmentoringnursing studentswithexcellenceandChristiancompassion.
Philosophy
BaptistHealthCollegeLittleRock–SchoolofNursing,asaneducationalunitownedandoperatedby BaptistHealthMedicalCenter-LittleRock,supportstheBaptistHealthphilosophy,Belief,Mission, Values,andVisionStatementandthoseaffiliatinginstitutionsandcommunitiesofinterest Theschool strivestopreparegraduateswhodemonstrateprofessionalismbypracticinginhospitalsandother contemporaryhealthcareenvironmentswithawarenessofhealthneedsofthelocal,regional,national,and globalcommunities.
ThefacultyaccomplishesthispurposeinthecontextofChristianvaluesandthefollowingbeliefs: Nursingisavalue-directed,culturallysensitive,caringprofessionwhichembodiesadvocacyforthe consumerandthehealthcaresystemtoimprovethequalityanddeliveryofhealthcarewithinethical principlesandlegalstandardsofsafepractice.Asaleaderinthehealthcaresystem,thenursefocuseson humanneeds,andfacilitatesachievementofoptimumwellnessinindividuals,families,andgroups.The nursecaresforindividualsacrossthelifespanbyinterveningtomeethealthcareneedsaccordingtothe QualityandSafetyEducationforNurses(QSEN)competencies.
Educationistheformalandinformalexperience(s)whichincorporatespastandnewlyacquired knowledge,skills,attitudes,andvaluestoaffectbehavioralchange.Theprocessoflearningislifelong andisuniquetoeachindividual.Learningoccurswitheachlifeexperienceandisinfluencedbythe developmentallevelandmotivationofthelearner.Themethodologyforteachingnursingbestpracticeis theuseofcriticalthinking,andclinicalreasoningtosupportclinicaljudgmentastheinterdependent problemsolvingmethod(s)inherentinnursing Thenurseisanintegralpartofthedecisionmakingofthe multidisciplinaryapproachofthehealthcareteam Professionalnursingpracticerequiresspecialized educationincorporatingresearchandevidence-basedtheoreticalknowledgefromnursing,medical, behavioral,physical,andnaturalsciences
Professionalnursingeducationinvolvesprogressiveexperienceswhichpromotepersonalandprofessional development Thiseducationisbestacquiredinacaring,nurturingenvironmentcharacterizedby opportunitiesforcreativityandself-direction Thefacultyiscommittedtoprovidinganenvironment whichenhancestheacquisitionofknowledge,skills,attitudes,andvalueswhilepursuingcustomer satisfactionandcontinuousimprovementforindividualsfromthetimeofadmissionthroughgraduation Theprogramofstudyprovidesaframeworkforprogressingthestudentthroughaspecializedcurriculum, whichintegratespolicies,classroominstruction,blendedlearningexperiencesthroughanonlineplatform,
computerlearningactivities,skillslaboratorypractice,utilizationofalearningmanagementsystem (LMS),withclinicallaboratorypracticestooptimizetheprofessionaldevelopmentofthestudent. Therefore,thefacultyplans,implements,andevaluatesaneducationalprogramwhichincludesan organizedcurriculum,academicadvising,counselingservices,utilizationof LMS,studentdevelopment, andstudentgovernment Thefacultyiscommittedtodemonstratescholarship,evidence-basedteaching andclinicalpracticeswhichareimplementedinclassroom,skillslaboratories,clinical,and distance/hybridteachingmethodologiesandtoestablishasupportive,nurturingenvironmentforstudents
Goal
BaptistHealthCollegeLittleRock–SchoolofNursingexiststoprepareagraduatewhodemonstrates criticalreasoningandjudgment,andacommitmenttothenursingprofessionbycontinuingpersonaland professionalgrowthandbyservingthecommunityasacompetenthealthcareadvocate,leader,manager, providerandteacher
AcademicCalendar
SchoolofNursing–Accelerated,Fall2025
CoursesBegin July07
LaborDay September1
ThanksgivingBreak November27-28
CoursesEnd December12
Commencement December13
SchoolofNursing–Accelerated,Spring2026
CoursesBegin January20
MartinLutherKingJr.Day January19
CoursesEnd June12
Commencement N/A
ApplicationDeadline
IndividualswhoareapplyingtotheLPN/LPTNsandCertifiedParamedicsAcceleratedtrackofBHCLRSchoolofNursingprogram,beginninginJanuary,musthavetheirapplicationfilecompleteonorbefore November15thofthespecifiedyear
BHCLRoperatesunderrollingadmissionsandapplicantsareconsideredforadmissionsastheirfiles becomecomplete Asaresult,applicantscompletedatornearthedeadlinesareconsideredona space-availablebasis
ApplicationRequirements
LicensedPracticalNurses(LPNs)orLicensedVocationalNurses(LVNs)andLicensedPsychiatric TechnicianNurses(LPTNs)areofferedtheAcceleratedTrackofstudytobecomeregisterednurses
ArkansasCertifiedParamedics,whichareNationallyRegistered,mayapplyforselectiontoenterthe LPN/LPTNtoRNAcceleratedcurriculumatBHCLR-SchoolofNursing Qualifyingparamedicsare requiredtofulfillthesameapplicationrequirementsandallentryrequirementsastheotherapplicants In additiontheymustalsocompletetheHESIEMS-ADNEntranceExaminationandcompletespecificskill modulesandlaboratorycheck-off.
ApplicantstotheAcceleratedTrackmustsatisfytheapplicationrequirementsasidentifiedinthe Applicant&AdmissionsectionoftheBHCLRCatalog.
CompletionofallapplicationrequirementsisrequiredbeforetheapplicantfileisreviewedbyaSelection Committee.Completionoftheapplicationprocessdoesnotguaranteeselection/admissionintothe program Pleasenotethattheseareminimumrequirementsandapplicantsarerankedaccordingto academiccriteria
1 ApplicantsmustbeahighschoolgraduateorhaveaGEDpriortotheprogramstartdate
2. OfficialtranscriptsfromALLeducationalinstitutionsattendedwhichincludescolleges, universities,vocationalschools,privateschools,militaryschools,privatecareerschools,etc;
3. ATIexamscoresmustbenomorethantwoyearsoldandACTscoresmustbenomorethanten yearsold.
4 BHCLRsuperscorestheACTbyusingthehighestsubsetfromeachexamtocalculatethe compositescore.
5. Effective07/01/22,ATITEASexamsmustbetakeninanon-campus,proctoredenvironment.
6 Entryexamrequirements:
a. ATITEAS60%MinimumCompositeanda66%MinimumReadingSubsetOR
b ACT19MinimumCompositeanda19MinimumReadingSubset
7 CurrentunrestrictedArkansasLPNorLPTNlicense,ifoutofstate,individualmustapplytothe ArkansasStateBoardofNursingforlicense;
8 Personalinterviewasrequested;
9 DocumentationofemploymentasaLPN/LPTNorParamedicforaminimumof6monthsis preferred;
10 ParamedictoRNadditionalrequirements;
a ArkansasParamediccertificationrequired;
b MustalsocompletetheHESIEMS-ADNEntranceExamination;
11 EffectiveJanuary2026entryandforward,documentedcompletionofaminimumofAnatomy andPhysiologyI&IIw/labs,Microbiologyw/lab,QuantitativeLiteracyorequivalent/higher math,EnglishCompositionI,andEnglishCompositionIIwithanofficialtranscriptreflecting finalgradesof“C”orgreater
RemaininggeneraleducationcoursesthatincludePsychology,SociologyorDevelopmental Psychology,andNutritionmaybetakenasco-requisiteswiththenursingcurriculumandmaybe completedduringSpring,SummerandFallsemesters.BHCLRworkscooperativelywith UA-PulaskiTechnicalCollegetoofferonlineandface-to-facegeneraleducationcourses.
TransfercreditsareacceptedasidentifiedintheCatalog.ApplicantsarereferredtotheADHE TransferCreditGuideavailableonlineat: https://adhe.edu/students-parents/transfer-info-for-students
SelectionCommittee
Theschoolselectsapplicantsforentrythroughouttheyearbymaintainingacontinuousselectionprocess. Thus,theselectionofapplicantsforentryoccursthroughoutthecalendaryear.TheSelectionCommittees I,II,andIIIreviewandconsidereachcompletedapplicantfileonanindividualbasisforselectionafterall requiredapplicationmaterialsarereceived.Thecommitteesmeetregularlythroughoutthecalendaryear toselectapplicantsforfirsttimeentryorreentry.
SelectionProcess TheSelectionICommitteereviewstheTraditionalTrackandtheTraditionalTrack+Gen.Ed.Prep applicantfiles;theSelectionIICommitteereviewstheAcceleratedTrackforLPN/LPTNandCertified Paramedicsapplicantfiles,andSelectionIIIreviewsreentryforRNtraditionalapplicants
Theselectionprocessincludesathoroughreviewofthecompletedapplicantfile Eachapplicantisscored accordingtoestablishedcriteriareflectedontheApplicantRatingForm Ifaqualifiedapplicantisnot includedintheselectedclassnumber,alternatestatusmaybeassigned
Selectedapplicantsnotregistering,whoseekentryatalaterdate,havenopreferentialstatusandare reconsideredatthesametimeasnewapplicantsforthenextclass
AdmissiontoAcceleratedTrack
TheschoolsupportsandparticipatesintheArkansasNursingArticulationModel TheAcceleratedTrack, designedforlicensedpracticalnurses(LPN/LPTN),mayenterattheSophomoreSemesterIlevelafter selectionforentry ArkansasCertifiedParamedicsmayalsoenterattheSophomoreSemesterIlevelafter selectionforentry ApplicantsfortheAcceleratedTrackmustmeetallapplicationandentryrequirements publishedintheCatalog
CreditbyExamination
SeeApplicantandAdmissionInformation.
EntryRequirements
Fulfillmentofentryrequirementsincludessatisfactorycompletionofentryrequirementsasidentifiedin theApplicantandAdmissionsectionoftheCatalog. ImmunizationandTuberculinTestinginformation canbefoundintheApplicantandAdmissionInformationsectionoftheCatalog.Selectedapplicants qualifyforentryandregistrationforcoursesthroughfulfillmentofallentryrequirements.
ReentryRequirements-Accelerated PleaseseetheAcademicSectionofthiscatalogforreentryinformation.
EssentialFunctions
Essentialfunctions,asestablishedbytheschool,areskills,abilities,andcompetenciesthatmustbe demonstratedbyastudentonadmissionandthroughouttheprogram.BaptistHealthCollege’s professionalhealthcareeducationprogramexpectseachstudenttoattainandintegratethenecessary knowledgeandskills,combinedwiththedevelopmentandapplicationofsoundjudgment,tosuccessfully providesemi-autonomousandcollaborativecareforindividualswithinthescopeofpracticedefinedby theirprogramofstudy.
InordertoprogressasastudentinBaptistHealthCollegeLittleRock(BHCLR)-SchoolsofNursingand successfullycompletethecourseofstudytobecomeahealthcareprofessional,astudentmust demonstrateeachoftherequiredEssentialFunctions.SatisfactorydemonstrationoftheEssential Functionssignifiesthatastudentmeetstheacademicrequirementsandpossessesthetechnicalskillsto engageineducationalactivitiesintheclassroomandclinicalsettinginamannerthatwouldnotposea dangertootherstudents,patients,orthepublic.
ThefollowingEssentialFunctionsarerequiredofstudentsthroughoutenrollmentintheprogram:
EssentialFunction 1 Observation:
2.Speech/Hearing:
3.PhysicalAbilities/FineMotorTouch:
4.Intellectual/Conceptual/Cognitive
5 Communication/Behavior
Description ● Abletoseeandreadprintedmaterialsincluding butnotlimitedto,clinicaldocuments,course materials,andcomputerscreens
● Canvisuallyobservepatientsandthepatient’s environment
● Havegoodvision,orrequiretheuseof glasses/contactsandwearthemwhennecessary
● Canspeakclearlyandbeunderstood.
● Abletohearandinterpretvoicesaswellasloud, soft,ormuffledsounds.
● Capableofwalking,liftinginexcessof50lbs, pushing,pulling,reaching,sittingandstanding forlongperiodsoftimewhennecessary.Can alsomoveheavyobjectsbybending,stooping, reachingormovingsidetoside.
● Havetheuseoffingersforfinemotordexterity and manipulatingsmallobjects,etc.
● Physicallyabletoworkonorwithequipment followingpropertraining.
● Havephysicaluseofallofthefollowing: fingers,hands,arms,feet,legs,backandneck.
● Abletodobasicmathematicalcalculations(add, subtract,multiply,divide).
● Canrecognizeemergencysituationsandtake appropriateactionsastaught.
● Abletocomprehendandprocessverbaland writteninformation.
● Canorganizeandprioritizejobtasks.
● Caneffectivelyread,write,andverbally communicateintheEnglishlanguage
● Havetheabilitytolegiblycommunicatein writingusingtheEnglishlanguage
● Possesstheabilitytoassessorinterpret non-verbalcommunicationsuchasfacial expressions,handsignalsforhelp,etc
● Capableofdemonstratingandmaintaining psychologicalandemotionalstability
● Willingandabletobehaveinaprofessionaland respectfulmanner
● Willingandabletocomplywiththe BaptistHealthValues:Service,Honesty, Respect,StewardshipandPerformance
● Willing and able to follow all expectations, policiesandproceduresoutlinedbythecollege
● Be able to follow organizational policies which maintainsafetyforpatient(s),self,andothers
EntranceDate TheentrancedatesarereflectedontheSchoolCalendarhereinpresentedinthisportionoftheCatalog underAdmissions Studentsarenotifiedwhenreceivingtheiracceptanceletteroftheentrance (Orientation)dateforthebeginningoftheschoolyear
Academics Theprogramofstudyiscomposedofrequiredcoursesingeneraleducation,sciences,andnursing.Itis designedtoassistthestudentinachievingtheprogramoutcomesbygraduation.Thestudentbeginsstudy bylearningskillssupportedbyfundamentalclassroomtheoreticalknowledgeandprinciples.Basedon thatfoundation,thestudentprogresseswithadditionalknowledge,skills,andprincipleswithincreasing complexity,throughthesubsequentsemesters.Thestudentgraduatesfromtheprogramofstudywith criticalthinkingcapabilityandtheabilitytomanagecomplexsituationsrelatedtopatientcare.
Thestudentprogressesandpromotesthroughtheprogramofstudybycompletingeachrequiredcourse withatleastaminimumfinalgradeof“C” Innursingcourses,minimumfinalgradesof“C”intheory andsatisfactory“S”innursingskillslaboratoryandclinicallaboratoryarerequired Thestudentmust meetallrequirementsofeachnursingcourseinordertoprogress Passinginalluniversityand/orcollege coursesisdeterminedaccordingtothepoliciesoftherespectiveinstitution Afinaltheorygradeof“C”is requiredbyBHCLRforalluniversityandcollegecourses Academicprogressisdeterminedusing theory,clinicallaboratory,andnursingskillslaboratorygradingscales Theorygradingscaleispublished intheAcademicInformationsectionoftheCatalog Anycoursegradingscalethatdeviatesfromthe academicinformationispublishedinthespecificcoursesyllabus
ClinicalLaboratoryandNursingSkillsLaboratory: RatingSymbol
Quality
Satisfactory
Unsatisfactory
Incomplete
NotApplicable
NotObserved
OpportunityNotAvailable
IncompleteGradesandCourseMake–UpWork Theopportunitytocompleteanincompletegradeormake-upmissedworkincludingexaminationsmay beavailabletothestudent Theabilitytocompleteincompletemakeupcourseworkisdeterminedby policy Thestudent’sfollow-throughwithpolicyregardingattendance,thestudent’spreviousattendance recordsandacademicprogresswillbeconsideredwhenmakingthisdecision Feesarechargedtocover theprogram’sexpensesassociatedwithgrading,clinicalmake-uptime,nursingskillslaboratorymake-up time,examinationpreparation,proctoring,andrecording
AttendanceandMethodofDelivery Theprogramisahybridprogramofstudy. Regularandpromptattendanceisrequired.Attendanceand specificrequirementsarepublishedinprogrammaticstudenthandbooksandcoursesyllabi.
ClassesandClinicalRotations Classesarehybridwherestudentswillreceiveonlinelearninginstructionandcompleterequiredcourse workthroughonlineelectronicandfacetoface(F2F)asassigned Studentswillreceiveandreview communications,lectures,discussions,andassignmentsfromfacultyelectronically Studentsarerequired toparticipateinallonlineactivitiesforeachcourse Studentsshouldexpecttohavealearningactivityor acombinationoflearningactivitiesforeachweekofclass Allcourseworkandexamsarecompleted onlinewithclinicalhourscoordinatedwithapreceptortoallowforaflexibleschedule Clinical experienceswillbecoordinatedwithpreceptorsatvariousclinicalsites
CreditHours
Eachrequiredcourseintheprofessionalcurriculumreflectsacredithourvalue BHCLRusesthecredit hourformulaidentifiedintheAcademicInformationsectionoftheCatalog
EducationalPlansandPromotion
Onentry,eachstudentreceivesaneducationalplanofstudy Theplanmustbefollowedtoensure completionandgraduationonthescheduleddate Theremustbenodeviationsfromtheplanwithoutthe RegistrarandrespectiveProgramDirector,AssociateDeanorDean’spriorapproval.
Promotionfromoneclassificationtoanotherisdependentonthestudentcomplyingwiththeeducational planandinfulfillingallrequirementsforeachlevelofstudyintheprogram.
GraduationRequirements
Graduationisdependentonthestudent’sfulfillmentofthefollowingschoolrequirementsandofficially occursonthedateofcompletionverification:
1. Satisfactorilycompletetheprogramofstudy,
2. Settleallfinancialobligations,
3. Completetheclearanceprocess,
4 Completerequiredcommunityservice,
5 Completetheeducationalplanasscheduled,
6 SuccessfullycompleteacomprehensiveNCLEX-RNreviewcourseapprovedbytheprogram,
7 Provideschoolapprovedphotographforthegraduatecompositepicture,and
8 SubmitcompletedSophomoreIIexitforms
LengthofProgram
TheAcceleratedTrackforLPN/LPTNandCertifiedParamedicsprogramofstudyisoneacademicyear andincludesforty-four(44)weeksofinstruction
Graduates
SuccessfulcompletionoftheprogramofstudyandgraduationassureseligibilitytoapplyfortheNational CouncilLicensureExaminationforRegisteredNurses(NCLEX-RN).Ifastudentdoesnotmeetthe benchmark,thestudentwillnotbeverifiedandreleasedtotheArkansasStateBoardofNursinguntilthe studentreceivesa“GreenLight”fromtheVirtualATINCLEXReviewCourse.
Licensure
SuccessfulcandidatesontheNCLEX-RNarerecognizedasRegisteredNurses,havingdemonstrated competencyandqualityperformanceintheprofession.
GraduationfromBaptistHealthCollegeLittleRock–SchoolofNursingdoesnotassuretheArkansas StateBoardofNursing’sapprovaltotakethelicensureexamination. * BelowistheACA§17-87-312 andACA§17-3-102initsentirety
CriminalBackgroundChecksandtheNursePracticeActoftheStateofArkansasforNursing Students
TheNursePracticeActoutlineseligibilityrequirementstositforlicensureinArkansasandisprovided below
However,personsthathavepleadedguiltyornolocontendereto,orbeenfoundguiltyofanoffenselisted inACA§17-87-312.CriminalbackgroundchecksandACA§17-3-102LicensingRestrictions BasedonCriminalRecordsinthe Nurse Practice Act of the State of Arkansas* maynotbeeligibleto receiveorholdalicenseissuedbytheArkansasStateBoardofNursing GraduationfromBaptistHealth CollegeLittleRockdoesnotassuretheArkansasStateBoardofNursing’sapprovaltotakethelicensure examination
Seehttps://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/programs-services/topics/arsbn-criminal-background-checks. * BelowistheACA§17-87-312andACA§17-3-102initsentirety.
17-87-312.Criminalbackgroundchecks. (a)
(1)Eachfirst-timeapplicantforalicenseissuedbytheArkansasStateBoardofNursingshallapplytothe IdentificationBureauoftheDivisionofArkansasStatePoliceforastateandnationalcriminal backgroundcheck,tobeconductedbytheFederalBureauofInvestigation
(2)AtthetimeapersonappliestoanArkansasnursingeducationalprogram,theprogramshallnotifythe applicantinwritingoftheprovisionsandrequirementsofthissection
(b)Thecheckshallconformtotheapplicablefederalstandardsandshallincludethetakingof fingerprints.
(c)TheapplicantshallsignareleaseofinformationtotheboardandshallberesponsibletotheDivision ofArkansasStatePoliceforthepaymentofanyfeeassociatedwiththecriminalbackgroundcheck.
(d)Uponcompletionofthecriminalbackgroundcheck,theIdentificationBureauoftheDivisionof ArkansasStatePoliceshallforwardtotheboardallreleasableinformationobtainedconcerningthe applicant.
(e)Forpurposesofthissection,theboardshallfollowthelicensingrestrictionsbasedoncriminalrecords under§17-3-102.
(f)
(1)Theboardmayissueanonrenewabletemporarypermitforlicensuretoafirst-timeapplicantpending theresultsofthecriminalbackgroundcheck.
(2)Thepermitshallbevalidfornomorethansix(6)months.
(g)
(1)AnyinformationreceivedbytheboardfromtheIdentificationBureauoftheDivisionofArkansas StatePoliceunderthissectionshallnotbeavailableforexaminationexceptby:
(A)Theaffectedapplicantforlicensureorhisorherauthorizedrepresentative;or
(B)Thepersonwhoselicenseissubjecttorevocationorhisorherauthorizedrepresentative.
(2)Norecord,file,ordocumentshallberemovedfromthecustodyoftheDivisionofArkansasState Police
(h)Anyinformationmadeavailabletotheaffectedapplicantforlicensureorthepersonwhoselicenseis subjecttorevocationshallbeinformationpertainingtothatpersononly
(i)Rightsofprivilegeandconfidentialityestablishedinthissectionshallnotextendtoanydocument createdforpurposesotherthanthisbackgroundcheck
(j)Theboardshalladoptthenecessaryrulestofullyimplementtheprovisionsofthissection.
(k)
(1)Theboardmayparticipateatthestateandfederallevelinprogramsthatprovidenotificationofan arrestsubsequenttoaninitialbackgroundcheckthatisconductedthroughavailablegovernmental systems
(2)Theboardmaysubmitanapplicant'sfingerprintstothefederalNextGenerationIdentificationsystem
(3)ThefingerprintsmaybesearchedbyfuturesubmissionstotheNextGenerationIdentificationsystem, includinglatentfingerprintsearches
(4)AnapplicantenrolledintheNextGenerationIdentificationsystemisnotrequiredtore-fingerprint whenasubsequentrequestforastateorfederalcriminalhistorybackgroundcheckisrequiredif:
(A)Alegiblesetoftheapplicant'sfingerprintsisobtainedwhentheapplicantenrollsintheNext GenerationIdentificationsystem;and
(B)TheapplicantissubjecttotheRapBackserviceoftheNextGenerationIdentificationsystem
(l)TheIdentificationBureauoftheDivisionofArkansasStatePoliceandtheFederalBureauof InvestigationmaymaintainfingerprintsintheIntegratedAutomatedFingerprintIdentificationSystem 17-3-102.Licensingrestrictionsbasedoncriminalrecords.
(a)Anindividualisnoteligibletoreceiveorholdalicenseissuedbyalicensingentityifthatindividual haspleadedguiltyornolocontenderetoorbeenfoundguiltyofanyofthefollowingoffensesbyany courtintheStateofArkansasorofanysimilaroffensebyacourtinanotherstateorofanysimilar offensebyafederalcourt,unlesstheconvictionwaslawfullysealedundertheComprehensiveCriminal RecordSealingActof2013,§16-90-1401etseq.,orotherwisepreviouslysealed,pardonedorexpunged underpriorlaw:
(1)Capitalmurderasprohibitedin§5-10-101;
(2)Murderinthefirstdegreeandseconddegreeasprohibitedin§§5-10-102and5-10-103;
(3)Manslaughterasprohibitedin§5-10-104;
(4)Negligenthomicideasprohibitedin§5-10-105;
(5)Kidnappingasprohibitedin§5-11-102;
(6)Falseimprisonmentinthefirstdegreeasprohibitedin§5-11-103;
(7)Permanentdetentionorrestraintasprohibitedin§5-11-106;
(8)Robberyasprohibitedin§5-12-102;
(9)Aggravatedrobberyasprohibitedin§5-12-103;
(10)Batteryinthefirstdegreeasprohibitedin§5-13-201;
(11)Aggravatedassaultasprohibitedin§5-13-204;
(12)Introductionofacontrolledsubstanceintothebodyofanotherpersonasprohibitedin§5-13-210;
(13)Aggravatedassaultuponalawenforcementofficeroranemployeeofacorrectionalfacilityas prohibitedin§5-13-211,ifaClassYfelony;
(14)Terroristicthreateninginthefirstdegreeasprohibitedin§5-13-301;
(15)Rapeasprohibitedin§5-14-103;
(16)Sexualindecencywithachildasprohibitedin§5-14-110;
(17)Sexualextortionasprohibitedin§5-14-113;(18)Sexualassaultinthefirstdegree,seconddegree, thirddegree,andfourthdegreeasprohibitedin§§5-14-124 5-14-127;
(19)Incestasprohibitedin§5-26-202;
(20)Offensesagainstthefamilyasprohibitedin§§5-26-303 5-26-306;
(21)Endangeringthewelfareofanincompetentpersoninthefirstdegree,asprohibitedin§5-27-201;
(22)Endangeringthewelfareofaminorinthefirstdegreeasprohibitedin§5-27-205;
(23)Permittingtheabuseofaminorasprohibitedin§5-27-221;
(24)Engagingchildreninsexuallyexplicitconductforuseinvisualorprintmedia,transportationof minorsforprohibitedsexualconduct,panderingorpossessingvisualorprintmediumdepictingsexually explicitconductinvolvingachild,oruseofachildorconsenttouseofachildinasexualperformanceby producing,directing,orpromotingasexualperformancebyachild,asprohibitedin§§5-27-303
5-27-305,5-27-402,and5-27-403;
(25)Computerchildpornographyasprohibitedin§5-27-603;
(26)Computerexploitationofachildinthefirstdegreeasprohibitedin§5-27-605;
(27)Felonyadultabuseasprohibitedin§5-28-103;
(28)Theftofpropertyasprohibitedin§5-36-103;
(29)Theftbyreceivingasprohibitedin§5-36-106;
(30)Arsonasprohibitedin§5-38-301;
(31)Burglaryasprohibitedin§5-39-201;
(32)FelonyviolationoftheUniformControlledSubstancesAct,§§5-64-101 5-64-510,asprohibited intheformer§5-64-401,and§§5-64-419 5-64-442;
(33)Promotionofprostitutioninthefirstdegreeasprohibitedin§5-70-104;
(34)Stalkingasprohibitedin§5-71-229;
(35)Criminalattempt,criminalcomplicity,criminalsolicitation,orcriminalconspiracy,asprohibitedin §§5-3-201,5-3-202,5-3-301,and5-3-401,tocommitanyoftheoffenseslistedinthissubsection;and
(36)Allothercrimesreferencedinthistitle (b)
(1)Ifanindividualhasbeenconvictedofacrimelistedinsubsection(a)ofthissection,alicensingentity maywaivedisqualificationorrevocationofalicensebasedontheconvictionifarequestforawaiveris madeby:
(A)Anaffectedapplicantforalicense;or
(B)Theindividualholdingalicensesubjecttorevocation.
(2)Abasisuponwhichawaivermaybegrantedincludeswithoutlimitation:
(A)Theageatwhichtheoffensewascommitted;
(B)Thecircumstancessurroundingtheoffense;
(C)Thelengthoftimesincetheoffensewascommitted;
(D)Subsequentworkhistorysincetheoffensewascommitted;
(E)Employmentreferencessincetheoffensewascommitted;
(F)Characterreferencessincetheoffensewascommitted;
(G)Relevanceoftheoffensetotheoccupationallicense;and
(H)Otherevidencedemonstratingthatlicensureoftheapplicantdoesnotposeathreattothehealthor safetyofthepublic.
(c)Ifanindividualhasavalidcriminalconvictionforanoffensethatcoulddisqualifytheindividualfrom receivingalicense,thedisqualificationshallnotbeconsideredformorethanfive(5)yearsfromthedate ofconvictionorincarcerationoronwhichprobationends,whicheverdateisthelatest,iftheindividual:
(A)Wasnotconvictedforcommittingaviolentorsexualoffense;and
(B)Hasnotbeenconvictedofanyotheroffenseduringthefive-yeardisqualificationperiod.
(d)Alicensingentityshallnot,asabasisuponwhichalicensemaybegrantedordenied:
(1)Usevagueorgenericterms,includingwithoutlimitationthephrase"moralturpitude"and"good character";or
(2)Considerarrestswithoutasubsequentconviction (e)Duetotheseriousnatureoftheoffenses,the followingshallresultinpermanentdisqualificationforlicensure:
(1)Capitalmurderasprohibitedin§5-10-101;
(2)Murderinthefirstdegreeasprohibitedin§5-10-102andmurderintheseconddegreeasprohibitedin §5-10-103;
(3)Kidnappingasprohibitedin§5-11-102;
(4)Aggravatedassaultuponalawenforcementofficeroranemployeeofacorrectionalfacilityas prohibitedin§5-13-211,ifaClassYfelony;
(5)Rapeasprohibitedin§5-14-103;
(6)Sexualextortionasprohibitedin§5-14-113;
(7)Sexualassaultinthefirstdegreeasprohibitedin§5-14-124andsexualassaultintheseconddegree asprohibitedin§5-14-125;
(8)Incestasprohibitedin§5-26-202;
(9)Endangeringthewelfareofanincompetentpersoninthefirstdegreeasprohibitedin§5-27-201;
(10)Endangeringthewelfareofaminorinthefirstdegreeasprohibitedin§5-27-205;
(11)Adultabusethatconstitutesafelonyasprohibitedin§5-28-103;and (12)Arsonasprohibitedin§5-38-301
(f)Thischapterdoesnotprecludealicensingentityfromtakingemergencyactionagainstalicenseeas authorizedunder§25-15-211forthesakeofpublichealth,safety,orwelfare
(g)Thepermanentdisqualificationforanoffenselistedinsubsection(e)ofthissectiondoesnotapplyto anindividualwhoholdsavalidlicenseontheeffectivedateofthischapter.
EndofProgramStudentLearningOutcomes
1. Integratetheoreticalknowledge,clinicaldecisionmaking,andthenursingprocesstoplan client-centeredcareinavarietyofhealthcaresettingsacrossthelifespan.
2 Utilizeaculturallycompetent,holisticapproachtoexecuteevidence-based,client-centered educationandcareinavarietyofhealthcaresettingstoindividualsacrossthelifespan
3 Coordinateclient-centeredcareaccordingtoethicalprinciplesandlegalstandardstopromotea cultureofsafety
4. Exemplifyprofessionalnursingskills,attitudesandbehaviorswhilemanaging,collaborating,and communicatingwiththeclientandmultidisciplinaryhealthcareteam.
5. Interpretclientdataandutilizetechnologytosupportdecisionmakingandimprovesafetyand qualityofcare.
6. Utilizetheprinciplesofpharmacologywhenprovidingnursingcareforclientsacrossthe lifespan.
NewEndofProgramStudentLearningOutcomes (Effective Spring 2026)
1 Integrateevidence-basedpracticestandards,includingprinciplesofpharmacology,tosafely deliverqualityclientcareandimproveoutcomesfordiversepopulations (Framework:Teaching andLearning;QSEN:Evidence-BasedPractice,Safety)
2 Modelprofessionalbehaviorswhencommunicatingandcollaboratingwithhealthcareteamsand clientstoenhancecaredeliveryandpromotepositivehealthoutcomes (Framework:Personaland ProfessionalDevelopment;QSEN:TeamworkandCollaboration)
3. Utilizelegalandethicalstandardstoadvocateforclientsanddemonstrateculturalsensitivityin providingclientcare.(Framework:CaringandHumanNeeds;QSEN:Patient-CenteredCare)
4. Analyzedatatoimproveclientoutcomesandguideclinicaljudgmentdecisions.(Framework: TeachingandLearning;QSEN:QualityImprovement)
5 Incorporatetechnology,informatics,andclinicaljudgmenttomakeinformeddecisionsand provideeffectiveclientcare (Framework:Environment;QSEN:Informatics)
StandardizedTestingforProgressionandArkansasStateBoardofNursingVerification StudentsenrolledinalllevelsoftheprogramarerequiredtocompleteATIBenchmarktestingin numerouscoursesandachieveaLevelOneorbettertosuccessfullycompletethecourseandprogressin theprogram
Inaddition,SophomoreIIstudentsarerequiredtotaketheATIRNComprehensivePredictorExamand successfullymeetthebenchmarkscoreof95%predictability Ifastudentdoesnotmeetthebenchmark, thestudentwillnotbeverifiedandreleasedtotheArkansasStateBoardofNursinguntilthestudent receivesa“GreenLight”fromtheVirtualATINCLEXReviewCourse
StudentRetention Theschoolstrivestoretainallwhoenterforthepurposeofpreparingasmanyqualifiedgraduatesas possible TheStudentRetentionCommitteehasestablishedanadvisementplanthatcanbeutilizedby facultyinacademicadvisingofstudents.
CollegeandUniversityAffiliates
ArkansasTechUniversity
BachelorofScienceinNursing(BSN)DegreeCompleter CapellaUniversity BSNCompleter OuachitaBaptistUniversity BSNCompleter UniversityofArkansas BSNCompleter UniversityofCentralArkansas BSNCompleter UA-PulaskiTechnicalCollege GeneralEducationSupport
ProfessionalFees
ProfessionalfeesarepayabletooutsidevendorsandareexpensesassociatedwithNationalCouncil LicensureExamination-RegisteredNurse(NCLEX-RN)application,ArkansasStateBoardofNursing (ASBN)application,andthetemporarypermitfee.
ProfessionalOrganizations Students are also encouraged to join the State and National Student Nurses’ Association. BHCLR-SN offerstheopportunityforstudentstojointheBHCLR-SNStudentNurses’Association.
ProfessionalCurriculum Theprofessionalcurriculumisofferedtotraditionalnon-licensedindividualsandtolicensedindividuals Anassociateofappliedsciencedegreewithamajorinnursingisgrantedupongraduation Astudent enrolledintheAcceleratedTrackforLPN/LPTNandCertifiedParamedicsisrequiredtohaveatotalof seventytwo(72)creditstocompletethetrack:one(1)creditforSpiritualPerspectivesinHealthcare; thirty-one(31)creditsfortherequiredgeneraleducationandsciencecourses;twenty-nine(29)nursing coursecredits;andtheremainingtwelve(12)creditsassociatedwiththefreshmanandsophomorenursing coursesaregrantedgratisatgraduationandrecordedontheofficialtranscript.Aftersuccessful completionoftheseventy-two(72)creditsthestudentmayqualifyacademicallyforgraduation candidacy.
FreshmanCreditbyValidation
TotalProgramCredits:AcceleratedTrackforLPN/LPTNandCertifiedParamedics:
aCreditbyvalidationforLPN/LPTNorCertifiedParamediccoursesisreflectedontheofficialschool transcriptuponsuccessfulcompletionoftheprogram.
CourseDescriptions
SPRN0001
SpiritualPerspectivesinHealthcare
1CreditHour
Thecourseprovidesaholistic,Christian-basedapproachincreatingawarenessandunderstandingabout: 1)one’sownbeliefsystem;2)thespiritualneedsofpatients;3)methodologiesofspiritualcarefor patients,and4)worldreligionsandreligiouspracticesspecificallyastheyrelatetodeliveryofhealthcare. Thecourseincludesthefollowingnumberofcontacthours:Theory-15contacthours
[Theabovecoursemaybeofferedtoalimitednumberofqualifiedstudentsasaresidential-blended (hybrid)coursewhichisdescribedintheAcademicsectionofthiscatalog]
NSG2308ProfessionalNursingTransitions/AdultNursingII
8CreditHours
ThiscourseintroducestheLPN/LPTNandParamedictothedifferentroles,concepts,knowledge,and skillsoftheRN ConsideringpreviouslyacquiredknowledgeandexperienceoftheLPN/LPTNand Paramedic,coursecontentandclinicallaboratoryexperiencesareabbreviated Coursecontentincludes incorporationofprofessionalrolebehavioralchanges,culturalconcepts,legal/ethicalissues,therapeutic communication,delegation,physicalassessment,nursingprocess,pathophysiology,medicalmanagement, andnursingcarefordisordersexperiencedbytheadultmedical-surgicalclient Clinicallaboratory experiencesarecorrelatedwithclassroominstructionbyfocusingonthenursingprocess,physical assessmentoftheadultmedical-surgicalclient,selectednursingskills,intravenouscatheterinsertion,and safeadministrationandcalculationofmedicationsandintravenoussolutions Thistwenty-two(22)week
courseincludesthefollowingnumberofcontacthours:Theory:100contacthours,ClinicalLaboratory: 70contacthours,NursingSkillsLaboratory:14contacthours;foratotalof184contacthours.
[Theabovecourseisaresidential-blended(hybrid)coursewhichisdescribedintheAcademicsectionof thiscatalog]
NSG2307Women’sandChildren’sHealth 7CreditHours
Thiscoursefocusesonthecontinuumofcarebeginningwithwomen’shealthissuesandcontinuing throughpediatrichealthcare Theimpactuponthefamilyasawholeisincorporatedthroughoutthe course ConsideringpreviouslyacquiredknowledgeandexperienceoftheLPN/LPTNandParamedic, coursecontentandclinicallaboratoryexperiencesareabbreviated Coursecontentincludesgynecological issues;antepartal,intrapartal,andpostpartalcare;genetics,pediatricgrowthanddevelopment;pediatric diseaseprocess;andage-specifichealthteaching Thepsychosocialandculturalaspectsofcaringfor women,children,andchildbearingfamiliesareanimportantfocusofstudy Clinicallaboratory experiencescorrelatewithclassroominstructionthroughtheutilizationofcriticalthinkingandthe implementationofthenursingprocessforwomen,children,andtheirfamilies Avarietyofclinical settingareutilized Thetwenty-two(22)weekcourseincludesthefollowingnumberofcontacthours: Theory:95contacthours,NursingSkillsLaboratory:8contacthours,ClinicalLaboratory:60contact hoursforatotalof163contacthours
[Theabovecourseisaresidential-blended(hybrid)coursewhichisdescribedintheAcademicsectionof thiscatalog.]
NSG2301PharmacologyII
1CreditHours
Thiscoursefocusesontheconceptsofdosagecalculationandsafemedicationadministrationacrossthe lifespan.ConsideringpreviouslyacquiredknowledgeandexperienceoftheLPN/LPTNandParamedic, coursecontentisabbreviated.Thefocusofthiscourseistousethenursingprocessandtheintegrationof pharmacologicalconceptsacrossthelifespanwithemphasisonsafemedicationadministrationtothe adultandpediatricclient.Thistwenty-two(22)weekcourseincludesthefollowingnumberofcontact hours:Theory–25;andClinicalLaboratory–0;foratotalof25contacthours.
[Theabovecourseisaresidential-blended(hybrid)coursewhichisdescribedintheAcademicsectionof thiscatalog.]
NSG2407AdultNursingIII
7CreditHours
Thiscoursefocusesonthenursingcareoftheadultclientwithmultipleproblemsintheacute,chronic, andcriticalcaresettingwhileincorporatingtheprofessionalrolesinnursingpracticetofurtherexpandthe knowledgebase Thecareoftheadultclientwillbeaddressedwithanemphasisonpathophysiology, medicalmanagementandnursingcare Othercoursecontentwillincludethefoundation,toolsand processesofprofessionalnursingpractice Thiscourseincorporatesevidence-basedpracticeand managementofcare Selectedcomplexmedical-surgicalnursingskillsaredemonstratedandpracticedin thenursingskillslaboratory Clinicallaboratoryexperiencescorrelatewithclassroominstructionby focusingonthenurseasaleaderwhoutilizesthenursingprocessesandcriticalthinkingtocarefor groupsofclientsandtheirfamiliesinavarietyofhealthcaresettings,aswellaspracticingselectcomplex nursingskills,safemedicationadministration,anddosagecalculationwhileadaptinginterpersonal relationshipskillsandpracticingprofessionalism Consideringpreviouslyacquiredknowledgeand experienceoftheLPN/LPNorParamedictoRNstudent,contentandclinicallaboratoryexperienceswill beamendedtomeettheneedsofthatstudentpopulation Eachstudentmustfulfillallclinical requirementsincludingvalidationofthenursingknowledgebasebyachievingaminimumscoreof95% predictabilityontheATIRNComprehensivePredictorExamwithintwoattemptsorachievea“Green Light”fromtheVirtualATINCLEXReviewCourse Thetwenty-two(22)weekcourseincludesthe
followingnumberofcontacthours:Theory-80;ClinicalLaboratory-124andNursingSkillsLaboratory -8;foratotalof232contacthours.
[Theabovecourseisaresidential-blended(hybrid)coursewhichisdescribedintheAcademicsectionof thiscatalog]
NSG2304MentalHealth 4CreditHours
Thiscoursefocusesonnursingcareofclientsandfamilieswhoareexperiencingmentalhealthproblems throughoutthelifecycle ConsideringpreviousacquiredknowledgeandexperienceoftheLPN/LPTN andParamedic,thecoursecontentandclinicallaboratoryexperiencesareabbreviated Coursecontentis organizedtoexpandtheknowledgebaserelatedtounderstandingpsychiatricissues,introducenursing careofclientsdiagnosedwithmentalhealthdisorders,andexplorespecialtopics Foundationalissues includehistorical/legal/ethicalperspectives,theoreticalframeworksforcare,anxietyandcrisisprinciples, stressadaptationandmanagement,psychosocialgrowthanddevelopment,humansexualityandsuicidal crisis Clinicallaboratoryexperiencescorrelatewithclassroominstructionbyfocusingonutilizationof criticalthinkinginthenursingprocessforcareofclientsandtheirfamilyinhospitals,community agencies,andothernon-traditionalsettings Studentsobserveandparticipateinavarietyoftreatment modalities Thetwenty-two(22)weekcourseincludesthefollowingnumberofcontacthours:Theory:65 contacthours,ClinicalLaboratory:34contacthoursforatotalof99contacthours
[Theabovecourseisaresidential-blended(hybrid)coursewhichisdescribedintheAcademicsectionof thiscatalog.]
NSG2401PharmacologyIIIforAcceleratedStudents 1CreditHour
Thiscoursefocusesonconceptsofdosagecalculationandsafemedicationadministrationfortheadult client.Fundamentaltothiscourseistousethenursingprocessandtheintegrationofpharmacological conceptsfortheadultclientwithemphasisonsafemedicationadministrationtotheadultclientinacute, critical,andmentalhealthcare.Thetwenty-two(22)weekcourseincludesthefollowingnumberof contacthours:Theory:25contacthoursforatotalof25contacthours.
[Theabovecourseisaresidential-blended(hybrid)coursewhichisdescribedintheAcademicsectionof thiscatalog.]
ProgramTotals
ABHESEducationalEffectivenessOutcomes
TheBaptistHealthCollegeLittleRock-SchoolofNursingAcceleratedTrackprovidestothegeneral public,prospectivestudentsandcurrentstudentsaccurateandconsistentinformationinitscatalog.To supportinformationinprecedingpages,thefollowinginformationisprovided:
*AnyAttempt
ArkansasStateBoardofNursingBoardPassageOutcomes
BHCLRSchoolofNursingAcceleratedandTraditionalTrackCombined BoardPassageRate**
2021-2022 739%
2022-2023 90.2%
2023-2024 992%
**FirstAttempt
AccreditationCommissionforEducationinNursingOutcomes
BHCLRSchoolofNursingAcceleratedandTraditionalTrackCombined Aggregated ProgramCompletionRate***
2022 42%(16/38) 2023 52%
***Within100%ofprogramlength
SCHOOL OF NURSING – TRADITIONAL History
TheBaptistHealthCollegeLittleRock–SchoolofNursingopenedin1920,operatedthrough1968, closedfornineyears,thenwasreestablishedin1976 Until2015,theprogramoperatedasadiploma programandpreparedindividualstobecomeregisterednurses
In1987,theschooladdedtheLPN/LPTNtoRNAcceleratedProgramforlicensedpracticalnursesand psychiatrictechnicalnurses.In2006,theAcceleratedProgramintheSchoolofNursingbeganaccepting qualifiedcertifiedparamedicstobecomeregisterednurses.InJuly2015,theschooltransitionedfroma diplomaprogramtoadegreeprogramofferinganAssociateofAppliedScienceinNursing(AAS)upon successfulcompletionoftheprogram.
In1990,theschoolwasextendedtoNorthwestArkansas,BaptistHealthSchoolofNursingNorthwest, underthejointsponsorshipofNorthwestMedicalCenterandWashingtonRegionalMedicalCenter.The off-campusextensiongrewrapidlyandin1998,ownershipoftheextensionoftheschoolwastransferred toNorthwestRegionalMedicalCenterandWashingtonRegionalMedicalCenter.
AsoutheastArkansasextensionfortheLPN/LPTNtoRNAcceleratedProgram(BaptistHealthSchoolof NursingSoutheast),sponsoredbytheSoutheastHospitalConsortiaandincooperationwithGreatRivers TechnicalInstitutebeganinJanuary1997inMcGehee,ArkansasandoperateduntilDecember2007
Beginningwithitsfirstestablishmentin1920,theschoolhasservedthehealthcarecommunityby providingaqualityeducationalprogramwhichpreparesthegraduatefordirect,first-timeentryintothe professionasaregisterednurse
MissionStatement TheBHCLRSchoolofNursingshapesthehealthcareofArkansansbyeducatingandmentoringnursing studentswithexcellenceandChristiancompassion.
Philosophy
BHCLR-SN,asaneducationalunitownedandoperatedbyBHMC-LR,supportstheBaptistHealth philosophy,Belief,Mission,Values,andVisionStatementandthoseaffiliatinginstitutionsand communitiesofinterest Theschoolstrivestopreparegraduateswhodemonstrateprofessionalismby practicinginhospitals,andothercontemporaryhealthcareenvironmentswithawarenessofhealthneeds ofthelocal,regional,national,andglobalcommunities
ThefacultyaccomplishesthispurposeinthecontextofChristianvaluesandthefollowingbeliefs: Nursingisavalue-directed,culturallysensitive,caringprofessionwhichembodiesadvocacyforthe consumerandthehealthcaresystemtoimprovethequalityanddeliveryofhealthcarewithinethical principlesandlegalstandardsofsafepractice.Asaleaderinthehealthcaresystem,thenursefocuseson humanneeds,andfacilitatesachievementofoptimumwellnessinindividuals,families,andgroups.The nursecaresforindividualsacrossthelifespanbyinterveningtomeethealthcareneedsaccordingtothe QualityandSafetyEducationforNurses(QSEN)competencies.
Educationistheformalandinformalexperience(s)whichincorporatespastandnewlyacquired knowledge,skills,attitudes,andvaluestoaffectbehavioralchange.Theprocessoflearningislifelong andisuniquetoeachindividual.Learningoccurswitheachlifeexperienceandisinfluencedbythe developmentallevelandmotivationofthelearner.Themethodologyforteachingnursingbestpracticeis theuseofcriticalthinkingandclinicalreasoningtosupportclinicaljudgmentastheinterdependent problemsolvingmethod(s)inherentinnursing.Thenurseisanintegralpartofthedecisionmakingofthe multidisciplinaryhealthcareteam.Professionalnursingpracticerequiresspecializededucation incorporatingresearchandevidence-basedtheoreticalknowledgefromnursing,medical,behavioral, physical,andnaturalsciences.
Professionalnursingeducationinvolvesprogressiveexperienceswhichpromotepersonalandprofessional development Thiseducationisbestacquiredinacaring,nurturingenvironmentcharacterizedby opportunitiesforcreativityandself-direction Thefacultyiscommittedtoprovidinganenvironment whichenhancestheacquisitionofknowledge,skills,attitudes,andvalueswhilepursuingcustomer satisfactionandcontinuousimprovementforindividualsfromthetimeofadmissionthroughgraduation Theprogramofstudyprovidesaframeworkforprogressingthestudentthroughaspecializedcurriculum, whichintegratespolicies,classroominstruction,computerlearningactivities,skillslaboratorypractice, utilizationofalearningmanagementsystem(LMS),withclinicallaboratorypracticetooptimizethe professionaldevelopmentofthestudent Therefore,thefacultyplans,implements,andevaluatesan educationalprogramwhichincludesanorganizedcurriculum,academicadvising,counselingservices, utilizationofLMS,studentdevelopment,andstudentgovernment Thefacultyiscommittedto demonstratescholarship,evidence-basedteachingandclinicalpracticeswhichareimplementedin
classroom,skillslaboratory,clinical,anddistance/hybridteachingmethodologiestoestablisha supportive,nurturingenvironmentforstudents.
Goal
BaptistHealthCollegeLittleRock–SchoolofNursingexiststoprepareagraduatewhodemonstrates criticalreasoningandjudgment,andacommitmenttothenursingprofessionbycontinuingpersonaland professionalgrowthandbyservingthecommunityasacompetenthealthcareadvocate,leader,manager, providerandteacher.
AcademicCalendars
SchoolofNursing-Traditional Fall2025
NursingTraditional–CoursesBegin July07
GeneralEducationPrep–CoursesBegin August18 LaborDay September1
NursingTraditional–CoursesEnd December12 Commencement December13
SchoolofNursing–Traditional Spring2026
NursingTraditional–CoursesBegin January05 MartinLutherKingJr Day January19
GeneralEducationPrep–CoursesBegin January20
NursingTraditional–CoursesEnd June12 Commencement June13
ApplicationDeadlines-TraditionalTrack
IndividualswhoareapplyingtothethreesemestertrackoftheBHCLR–SchoolofNursingprogram, beginninginJanuaryandJuly,musthavetheirapplicationsubmittedbyNovember1withfilecomplete onorbeforeNovember15forJanuaryentry,orsubmittedbyMay1withfilecompleteonorbeforeMay 15thofthespecifiedyearforJulyentry
BHCLRnursingprogramsoperateunderarollingadmissionsmodel Applicantsareconsideredfor admissionastheirfilesbecomecomplete Asaresult,applicantfilescompletedatornearthedeadlines areconsideredonaspace-availablebasis
ApplicationDeadlines-TraditionalTrack+Gen.Ed.Prep
IndividualswhoareapplyingtotheGeneralEducationPrep+3semesternursingtrackofBHCLRSchoolofNursingprogram,beginninginJanuaryandAugust,musthavetheirapplicationsubmittedby November1withfilecompleteonorbeforeNovember15forJanuaryentry,orsubmittedbyMay1with filecompleteonorbeforeMay15thofthespecifiedyearforAugustentry
BHCLRnursingprogramsoperateunderarollingadmissionsmodel.Applicantsareconsideredfor admissionsastheirfilesbecomecomplete.Asaresult,applicantfilescompletedatornearthedeadlines areconsideredonaspace-availablebasis.
ApplicationRequirements Applicationrequirementsincludesatisfactorycompletionofapplicationrequirementsasidentifiedinboth theApplicant&AdmissionsectionandschoolspecificsectionoftheBHCLRCatalog Completionof applicationrequirementsisrequiredbeforetheapplicantfileisreviewedbyaSelectionCommittee Completionoftheapplicationprocessdoesnotguaranteeselection/admissionintotheprogram Please notethattheseareminimumrequirementsandapplicantsarerankedaccordingtoacademiccriteria
1 ApplicantsmustbeahighschoolgraduateorhaveaGEDpriortotheprogramstartdate
2. OfficialtranscriptsfromALLeducationalinstitutionsattendedwhichincludescolleges, universities,vocationalschools,privateschools,militaryschools,privatecareerschools,etc;
3 ATIexamscoresmustbenomorethantwoyearsoldandACTscoresmustbenomorethanten yearsold.
4 BHCLRsuperscorestheACTbyusingthehighestsubsetfromeachexamtocalculatethe compositescore.
5. Effective07/01/22,ATITEASexamsmustbetakeninanon-campus,proctoredenvironment.
6 Entryexamrequirements:
a. ATITEAS60%MinimumCompositeanda66%MinimumReadingSubsetOR
b ACT19MinimumCompositeanda19MinimumReadingSubset
SelectionCommittees Theschoolselectsapplicantsforentrythroughouttheyearbymaintainingacontinuousselectionprocess. TheSelectionCommitteesI,II,andIIIreviewandconsidereachcompletedapplicantfileonan individualbasisafterallrequiredapplicationmaterialsarereceived.Thecommitteesactthroughoutthe calendaryeartoselectapplicantsforfirst-timeentryandreentry.
SelectionProcess
TheSelectionICommitteereviewstheTraditionalTrackandtheTraditionalTrack+Gen.Ed.Prep applicantfiles;theSelectionIICommitteereviewstheAcceleratedTrackforLPN/LPTNandCertified Paramedicsapplicantfiles,andSelectionIIIreviewsreentryforRNTraditionalapplicants.
Theselectionprocessincludesathoroughreviewofthecompletedapplicantfile.Eachapplicantis reviewedaccordingtoestablishedcriteriareflectedontheApplicantRatingTool Ifaqualifiedapplicant isnotincludedintheselectedclassnumber,alternatestatusmaybeassigned
Selectedapplicantsnotregistering,whoseekentryatalaterdate,havenopreferentialstatus Applicants mustreapplyforreconsiderationatthesametimeasnewapplicantsforthenextclass
CreditbyExamination
SeeApplicantandAdmissionInformation
EntryRequirements
Fulfillmentofentryrequirementsincludessatisfactorycompletionofentryrequirementsasidentifiedin theApplicantandAdmissionsectionoftheCatalog ImmunizationandTuberculinTestinginformation canbefoundintheApplicantandAdmissionInformationsectionoftheCatalog Selectedapplicants qualifyforentryandregistrationforcoursesthroughfulfillmentofallentryrequirements
ReentryRequirements
PleaseseetheAcademicSectionofthiscatalogforreentryinformation.
EssentialFunctions
Essentialfunctions,asestablishedbytheschool,areskills,abilities,andcompetenciesthatmustbe demonstratedbyastudentonadmissionandthroughouttheprogram.BaptistHealthCollege’s professionalhealthcareeducationprogramexpectseachstudenttoattainandintegratethenecessary knowledgeandskills,combinedwiththedevelopmentandapplicationofsoundjudgment,tosuccessfully providesemi-autonomousandcollaborativecareforindividualswithinthescopeofpracticedefinedby theirprogramofstudy.
InordertoprogressasastudentinBaptistHealthCollegeLittleRock(BHCLR)-SchoolsofNursingand successfullycompletethecourseofstudytobecomeahealthcareprofessional,astudentmust demonstrateeachoftherequiredEssentialFunctions.SatisfactorydemonstrationoftheEssential Functionssignifiesthatastudentmeetstheacademicrequirementsandpossessesthetechnicalskillsto engageineducationalactivitiesintheclassroomandclinicalsettinginamannerthatwouldnotposea dangertootherstudents,patients,orthepublic
ThefollowingEssentialFunctionsarerequiredofstudentsthroughoutenrollmentintheprogram:
EssentialFunction Description 1.Observation:
2.Speech/Hearing:
3 PhysicalAbilities/FineMotorTouch:
● Abletoseeandreadprintedmaterialsincluding butnotlimitedto,clinicaldocuments,course materials,andcomputerscreens.
● Abletovisuallyobservepatientsandthe patient’senvironment.
● Havegoodvision,orrequiretheuseof glasses/contactsandwearthemwhennecessary.
● Canspeakclearlyandbeunderstood.
● Abletohearandinterpretvoicesaswellasloud, soft,ormuffledsounds.
● Capableofwalking,liftinginexcessof50lbs, pushing,pulling,reaching,sittingandstanding forlongperiodsoftimewhennecessary Can alsomoveheavyobjectsbybending,stooping, reachingormovingsidetoside
● Havetheuseoffingersforfinemotordexterity and manipulatingsmallobjects,etc
● Physicallyabletoworkonorwithequipment followingpropertraining
● Havephysicaluseofallofthefollowing: fingers,hands,arms,feet,legs,backandneck
4.Intellectual/Conceptual/Cognitive
● Abletodobasicmathematicalcalculations(add, subtract,multiply,divide).
● Canrecognizeemergencysituationsandtake appropriateactionsastaught.
● Abletocomprehendandprocessverbaland
5 Communication/Behavior
writteninformation
● Canorganizeandprioritizejobtasks
● Caneffectivelyread,write,andverbally communicateintheEnglishlanguage
● Havetheabilitytolegiblycommunicatein writingusingtheEnglishlanguage
● Possesstheabilitytoassessorinterpret non-verbalcommunicationsuchasfacial expressions,handsignalsforhelp,etc.
● Capableofdemonstratingandmaintaining psychologicalandemotionalstability.
● Willingandabletobehaveinaprofessionaland respectfulmanner.
● Willingandabletocomplywiththe BaptistHealthValues:Service,Honesty, Respect,StewardshipandPerformance.
● Willing and able to follow all expectations, policiesandproceduresoutlinedbythecollege.
● Be able to follow organizational policies which maintainsafetyforpatient(s),self,andothers.
EntranceDateandRegistrationProcedures TheentrancedatesarereflectedontheAcademicCalendar.Studentsarenotifieduponselectionregarding welcomeandorientationdays.Studentsarenotifiedoftheregistrationprocessintheiracceptanceletter.
Academics Theprogramofstudyiscomposedofrequiredcoursesingeneraleducation,sciences,andnursing.Itis designedtoassistthestudentinachievingtheprogramoutcomesbygraduation.Thestudentbeginsstudy bylearningskillssupportedbyfundamentalclassroomtheoreticalknowledgeandprinciples Basedon thatfoundation,thestudentprogresseswithadditionalknowledge,skills,andattitudes/behaviorswith increasingcomplexity,throughthesubsequentsemesters.Thestudentgraduatesfromtheprogramof studywithcriticalthinkingandclinicaljudgmentcapabilityandtheabilitytomanagecomplexsituations relatedtopatientcare
Thestudentprogressesandpromotesthroughtheprogramofstudybycompletingeachrequiredcourse withatleastaminimumfinalgradeof“C” Innursingcourses,minimumfinalgradesof“C”intheory andsatisfactory“S”innursingskillslaboratoryandclinicallaboratoryarerequired Ifastudentreceivesa finalgradeofunsatisfactory“U”inthenursingclinicallaboratorycomponentofacourse,thetheory gradeautomaticallyconvertstoafinalgradeof“F” Thestudentmustmeetallrequirementsofeach nursingcourseinordertoprogress Passinginalluniversityand/orcollegecoursesisdetermined accordingtothepoliciesoftherespectiveinstitution Afinaltheorygradeof“C”isrequiredbyBHCLR forallrequiredprerequisitecourses Academicprogressisdeterminedusingclassroomtheory,clinical laboratory,andnursingskillslaboratorygradingscales Classroomtheorygradingscaleispublishedin theAcademicInformationsectionoftheCatalog.Anycoursegradingscalethatdeviatesfromthe academicinformationispublishedinthespecificcoursesyllabus
ClinicalLaboratoryandNursingSkillsLaboratory:
RatingSymbol
IncompleteGradesandCourseMake–UpWork Theopportunitytocompleteanincompletegradeormake-upmissedworkincludingexaminationsmay beavailabletothestudent Theabilitytocompleteincompletemakeupcourseworkisdeterminedby policy Thestudent’sfollow-throughwithpolicyregardingattendance,thestudent’spreviousattendance recordsandacademicprogresswillbeconsideredwhenmakingthisdecision Feesarechargedtocover theprogram’sexpensesassociatedwithgrading,clinicalmake-uptime,nursingskillslaboratorymake-up time,examinationpreparation,proctoring,andrecording.
Attendance Regularandpromptattendanceisrequired.Attendanceandspecificrequirementsarepublishedinthe programmaticstudenthandbookandwithineachcoursesyllabus.
ClassandClinicalRotations ClassesarescheduledonaregularbasisandaretypicallyMondaythroughFriday,8:00am–5:00pm unlessotherwisescheduledoncoursecalendars Aclassscheduleisprovidedduringorientation Selected courseshaveclinicallaboratoriestaughtconcurrentlywithlecturetopics Thisapproachprovidesstudents hands-onexperienceandvisualreinforcementoftheprincipleslearnedintheclassroom Laboratory rotationsarescheduledbytheprogramfacultyandmayoccurMonday–Fridayandonweekends The timeforclinicalexperiencesvariesbycourse
SchoolDay
Atypicalschooldayisfrom8:00am–5:00pmMondaythroughFridayfortheclassroom Clinical schedulesareoftenoutsideofthiswindowandvarythroughouttheprogram
CreditHours Eachrequiredcourseintheprofessionalcurriculumreflectsacredithourvalue BHCLRusesthecredit hourformulaidentifiedintheAcademicInformationsectionoftheCatalog
EducationalPlansandPromotion
Onentry,eachstudentreceivesaneducationalplanofstudy Theplanmustbefollowedtoensure completionandgraduationonthescheduleddate Theremustbenodeviationsfromtheplanwithoutthe RegistrarandrespectiveProgramDirector,AssociateDeanorDean’spriorapproval.
Promotionfromoneclassificationtoanotherisdependentonthestudentcomplyingwiththeeducational planandinfulfillingallrequirementsforeachlevelofstudyintheprogram.
GraduationRequirements Graduationisdependentonthestudent’sfulfillmentofthefollowingschoolrequirementsandofficially occursonthedateofcompletionofallrequirements:
1. Satisfactorilycompletetheprogramofstudy, 2 Settleallfinancialobligations,
3. Completetheclearanceprocess,
4. Completethree(3)hourscommunityserviceasafreshman,three(3)hourscommunityserviceas aSophomoreIorSophomoreIIforatotalofsix(6)hoursofcommunityservice;BHCLR-SN AcceleratedTrackstudentscompleteatotalofthree(3)hourscommunityserviceasaSophomore IorSophomoreII;reentrystudentswillrepeatcommunityservicehoursdependentonthelevelof entry,
5 Completetheeducationalplanasscheduled,
6 SuccessfullycompletecomprehensiveNCLEX-RNreviewcourse(s)approvedbytheprogram, and
7 SubmitcompletedSophomoreIIexitforms
LengthofProgramatBHCLR TheTraditionalTrackAssociateofAppliedScienceprogramofstudyisoneandone-halfacademicyears andincludessixty-six(66)weeksofinstruction TheTraditionalTrack+GeneralEducationPrepprogram includesasemesterofgeneraleducationprepandoneandonehalfacademicyearsofnursinginstruction foratotalofeighty-two(82)weeksofinstruction
Graduates Successfulcompletionoftheprogramofstudy,graduation,andprogramclearanceassureseligibilityto applyfortheNationalCouncilLicensureExaminationforRegisteredNurses(NCLEX-RN).
Licensure SuccessfulcandidatesontheNCLEX-RNarerecognizedasRegisteredNurses,havingdemonstratedsafe, entrylevelpracticeintotheprofession
GraduationfromBaptistHealthCollegeLittleRock–SchoolofNursingdoesnotassuretheArkansas StateBoardofNursing’sapprovaltotakethelicensureexamination Fordetailedinformation,pleasesee theApplicantandAdmissionssectionofthiscatalog
CriminalBackgroundChecksandtheNursePracticeActoftheStateofArkansasforNursing Students
TheNursePracticeActoutlineseligibilityrequirementstositforlicensureinArkansasandisprovided below
However,personsthathavepleadedguiltyornolocontendereto,orbeenfoundguiltyofanoffenselisted inACA§17-87-312.CriminalbackgroundchecksandACA§17-3-102LicensingRestrictions BasedonCriminalRecordsinthe Nurse Practice Act of the State of Arkansas* maynotbeeligibleto receiveorholdalicenseissuedbytheArkansasStateBoardofNursing.GraduationfromBaptistHealth CollegeLittleRockdoesnotassuretheArkansasStateBoardofNursing’sapprovaltotakethelicensure examination.
Seehttps://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/programs-services/topics/arsbn-criminal-background-checks. * BelowistheACA§17-87-312andACA§17-3-102initsentirety. 17-87-312.Criminalbackgroundchecks.
(a)
(1)Eachfirst-timeapplicantforalicenseissuedbytheArkansasStateBoardofNursingshallapplytothe IdentificationBureauoftheDivisionofArkansasStatePoliceforastateandnationalcriminal backgroundcheck,tobeconductedbytheFederalBureauofInvestigation.
(2)AtthetimeapersonappliestoanArkansasnursingeducationalprogram,theprogramshallnotifythe applicantinwritingoftheprovisionsandrequirementsofthissection.
(b)Thecheckshallconformtotheapplicablefederalstandardsandshallincludethetakingof fingerprints
(c)TheapplicantshallsignareleaseofinformationtotheboardandshallberesponsibletotheDivision ofArkansasStatePoliceforthepaymentofanyfeeassociatedwiththecriminalbackgroundcheck
(d)Uponcompletionofthecriminalbackgroundcheck,theIdentificationBureauoftheDivisionof ArkansasStatePoliceshallforwardtotheboardallreleasableinformationobtainedconcerningthe applicant
(e)Forpurposesofthissection,theboardshallfollowthelicensingrestrictionsbasedoncriminalrecords under§17-3-102
(f)
(1)Theboardmayissueanonrenewabletemporarypermitforlicensuretoafirst-timeapplicantpending theresultsofthecriminalbackgroundcheck
(2)Thepermitshallbevalidfornomorethansix(6)months (g)
(1)AnyinformationreceivedbytheboardfromtheIdentificationBureauoftheDivisionofArkansas StatePoliceunderthissectionshallnotbeavailableforexaminationexceptby:
(A)Theaffectedapplicantforlicensureorhisorherauthorizedrepresentative;or
(B)Thepersonwhoselicenseissubjecttorevocationorhisorherauthorizedrepresentative.
(2)Norecord,file,ordocumentshallberemovedfromthecustodyoftheDivisionofArkansasState Police.
(h)Anyinformationmadeavailabletotheaffectedapplicantforlicensureorthepersonwhoselicenseis subjecttorevocationshallbeinformationpertainingtothatpersononly.
(i)Rightsofprivilegeandconfidentialityestablishedinthissectionshallnotextendtoanydocument createdforpurposesotherthanthisbackgroundcheck.
(j)Theboardshalladoptthenecessaryrulestofullyimplementtheprovisionsofthissection.
(k)
(1)Theboardmayparticipateatthestateandfederallevelinprogramsthatprovidenotificationofan arrestsubsequenttoaninitialbackgroundcheckthatisconductedthroughavailablegovernmental systems.
(2)Theboardmaysubmitanapplicant'sfingerprintstothefederalNextGenerationIdentificationsystem.
(3)ThefingerprintsmaybesearchedbyfuturesubmissionstotheNextGenerationIdentificationsystem, includinglatentfingerprintsearches.
(4)AnapplicantenrolledintheNextGenerationIdentificationsystemisnotrequiredtore-fingerprint whenasubsequentrequestforastateorfederalcriminalhistorybackgroundcheckisrequiredif:
(A)Alegiblesetoftheapplicant'sfingerprintsisobtainedwhentheapplicantenrollsintheNext GenerationIdentificationsystem;and
(B)TheapplicantissubjecttotheRapBackserviceoftheNextGenerationIdentificationsystem
(l)TheIdentificationBureauoftheDivisionofArkansasStatePoliceandtheFederalBureauof InvestigationmaymaintainfingerprintsintheIntegratedAutomatedFingerprintIdentificationSystem.
17-3-102.Licensingrestrictionsbasedoncriminalrecords.
(a)Anindividualisnoteligibletoreceiveorholdalicenseissuedbyalicensingentityifthatindividual haspleadedguiltyornolocontenderetoorbeenfoundguiltyofanyofthefollowingoffensesbyany courtintheStateofArkansasorofanysimilaroffensebyacourtinanotherstateorofanysimilar offensebyafederalcourt,unlesstheconvictionwaslawfullysealedundertheComprehensiveCriminal RecordSealingActof2013,§16-90-1401etseq.,orotherwisepreviouslysealed,pardonedorexpunged underpriorlaw:
(1)Capitalmurderasprohibitedin§5-10-101;
(2)Murderinthefirstdegreeandseconddegreeasprohibitedin§§5-10-102and5-10-103;
(3)Manslaughterasprohibitedin§5-10-104;
(4)Negligenthomicideasprohibitedin§5-10-105;
(5)Kidnappingasprohibitedin§5-11-102;
(6)Falseimprisonmentinthefirstdegreeasprohibitedin§5-11-103;
(7)Permanentdetentionorrestraintasprohibitedin§5-11-106;
(8)Robberyasprohibitedin§5-12-102;
(9)Aggravatedrobberyasprohibitedin§5-12-103;
(10)Batteryinthefirstdegreeasprohibitedin§5-13-201;
(11)Aggravatedassaultasprohibitedin§5-13-204;
(12)Introductionofacontrolledsubstanceintothebodyofanotherpersonasprohibitedin§5-13-210;
(13)Aggravatedassaultuponalawenforcementofficeroranemployeeofacorrectionalfacilityas prohibitedin§5-13-211,ifaClassYfelony;
(14)Terroristicthreateninginthefirstdegreeasprohibitedin§5-13-301;
(15)Rapeasprohibitedin§5-14-103;
(16)Sexualindecencywithachildasprohibitedin§5-14-110;
(17)Sexualextortionasprohibitedin§5-14-113;(18)Sexualassaultinthefirstdegree,seconddegree, thirddegree,andfourthdegreeasprohibitedin§§5-14-124 5-14-127;
(19)Incestasprohibitedin§5-26-202;
(20)Offensesagainstthefamilyasprohibitedin§§5-26-303 5-26-306;
(21)Endangeringthewelfareofanincompetentpersoninthefirstdegree,asprohibitedin§5-27-201;
(22)Endangeringthewelfareofaminorinthefirstdegreeasprohibitedin§5-27-205;
(23)Permittingtheabuseofaminorasprohibitedin§5-27-221;
(24)Engagingchildreninsexuallyexplicitconductforuseinvisualorprintmedia,transportationof minorsforprohibitedsexualconduct,panderingorpossessingvisualorprintmediumdepictingsexually explicitconductinvolvingachild,oruseofachildorconsenttouseofachildinasexualperformanceby producing,directing,orpromotingasexualperformancebyachild,asprohibitedin§§5-27-303 5-27-305,5-27-402,and5-27-403;
(25)Computerchildpornographyasprohibitedin§5-27-603;
(26)Computerexploitationofachildinthefirstdegreeasprohibitedin§5-27-605;
(27)Felonyadultabuseasprohibitedin§5-28-103;
(28)Theftofpropertyasprohibitedin§5-36-103;
(29)Theftbyreceivingasprohibitedin§5-36-106;
(30)Arsonasprohibitedin§5-38-301;
(31)Burglaryasprohibitedin§5-39-201;
(32)FelonyviolationoftheUniformControlledSubstancesAct,§§5-64-101 5-64-510,asprohibited intheformer§5-64-401,and§§5-64-419 5-64-442;
(33)Promotionofprostitutioninthefirstdegreeasprohibitedin§5-70-104;
(34)Stalkingasprohibitedin§5-71-229;
(35)Criminalattempt,criminalcomplicity,criminalsolicitation,orcriminalconspiracy,asprohibitedin §§5-3-201,5-3-202,5-3-301,and5-3-401,tocommitanyoftheoffenseslistedinthissubsection;and
(36)Allothercrimesreferencedinthistitle (b)
(1)Ifanindividualhasbeenconvictedofacrimelistedinsubsection(a)ofthissection,alicensingentity maywaivedisqualificationorrevocationofalicensebasedontheconvictionifarequestforawaiveris madeby:
(A)Anaffectedapplicantforalicense;or
(B)Theindividualholdingalicensesubjecttorevocation
(2)Abasisuponwhichawaivermaybegrantedincludeswithoutlimitation:
(A)Theageatwhichtheoffensewascommitted;
(B)Thecircumstancessurroundingtheoffense;
(C)Thelengthoftimesincetheoffensewascommitted;
(D)Subsequentworkhistorysincetheoffensewascommitted;
(E)Employmentreferencessincetheoffensewascommitted;
(F)Characterreferencessincetheoffensewascommitted;
(G)Relevanceoftheoffensetotheoccupationallicense;and
(H)Otherevidencedemonstratingthatlicensureoftheapplicantdoesnotposeathreattothehealthor safetyofthepublic
(c)Ifanindividualhasavalidcriminalconvictionforanoffensethatcoulddisqualifytheindividualfrom receivingalicense,thedisqualificationshallnotbeconsideredformorethanfive(5)yearsfromthedate ofconvictionorincarcerationoronwhichprobationends,whicheverdateisthelatest,iftheindividual:
(A)Wasnotconvictedforcommittingaviolentorsexualoffense;and
(B)Hasnotbeenconvictedofanyotheroffenseduringthefive-yeardisqualificationperiod
(d)Alicensingentityshallnot,asabasisuponwhichalicensemaybegrantedordenied:
(1)Usevagueorgenericterms,includingwithoutlimitationthephrase"moralturpitude"and"good character";or
(2)Considerarrestswithoutasubsequentconviction (e)Duetotheseriousnatureoftheoffenses,the followingshallresultinpermanentdisqualificationforlicensure:
(1)Capitalmurderasprohibitedin§5-10-101;
(2)Murderinthefirstdegreeasprohibitedin§5-10-102andmurderintheseconddegreeasprohibitedin §5-10-103;
(3)Kidnappingasprohibitedin§5-11-102;
(4)Aggravatedassaultuponalawenforcementofficeroranemployeeofacorrectionalfacilityas prohibitedin§5-13-211,ifaClassYfelony;
(5)Rapeasprohibitedin§5-14-103;
(6)Sexualextortionasprohibitedin§5-14-113;
(7)Sexualassaultinthefirstdegreeasprohibitedin§5-14-124andsexualassaultintheseconddegree asprohibitedin§5-14-125;
(8)Incestasprohibitedin§5-26-202;
(9)Endangeringthewelfareofanincompetentpersoninthefirstdegreeasprohibitedin§5-27-201;
(10)Endangeringthewelfareofaminorinthefirstdegreeasprohibitedin§5-27-205;
(11)Adultabusethatconstitutesafelonyasprohibitedin§5-28-103;and
(12)Arsonasprohibitedin§5-38-301.
(f)Thischapterdoesnotprecludealicensingentityfromtakingemergencyactionagainstalicenseeas authorizedunder§25-15-211forthesakeofpublichealth,safety,orwelfare.
(g)Thepermanentdisqualificationforanoffenselistedinsubsection(e)ofthissectiondoesnotapplyto anindividualwhoholdsavalidlicenseontheeffectivedateofthischapter.
EndofProgramStudentLearningOutcomes 1 Integratetheoreticalknowledge,clinicaldecisionmaking,andthenursingprocesstoplan client-centeredcareinavarietyofhealthcaresettingsacrossthelifespan
2 Utilizeaculturallycompetent,holisticapproachtoexecuteevidence-based,client-centered educationandcareinavarietyofhealthcaresettingstoindividualsacrossthelifespan
3. Coordinateclient-centeredcareaccordingtoethicalprinciplesandlegalstandardstopromotea cultureofsafety.
4. Exemplifyprofessionalnursingskills,attitudesandbehaviorswhilemanaging,collaborating,and communicatingwiththeclientandmultidisciplinaryhealthcareteam.
5. Interpretclientdataandutilizetechnologytosupportdecisionmakingandimprovesafetyand qualityofcare.
6. Utilizetheprinciplesofpharmacologywhenprovidingnursingcareforclientsacrossthe lifespan.
StandardizedTestingandArkansasStateBoardofNursingVerification StudentsenrolledinalllevelsoftheprogramarerequiredtocompleteATIBenchmarktestingin numerouscourses SomecourseshaverequirementsonselectexamsthatstudentsachieveaLevelOneor highertosuccessfullycompletethecourse
Inaddition,SophomoreIIstudentsarerequiredtotaketheATIRNComprehensivePredictorExam Studentsarerequiredtoeithersuccessfullymeetthebenchmarkscoreof95%predictabilityORreceive theVirtualATINCLEXReviewCourse“GreenLight” Aftercompletionofoneoftheserequirements (inadditiontosatisfactorycompletionofallothercourses,thestudentwillbeverifiedandreleasedtothe ArkansasStateBoardofNursing
StudentRetention
Theschoolstrivestoretainallwhoenterforthepurposeofpreparingasmanyqualifiedgraduatesas possible TheStudentRetentionCommitteehasestablishedanadvisementplanthatcanbeutilizedby facultyinacademicadvisingofstudents Inaddition,theBHCLR-SNRetentionSpecialistsidentify at-riskstudentsandoffersupporttoencouragesuccess
CollegeandUniversityAffiliates
ArkansasTechUniversity
BachelorofScienceinNursing(BSN)DegreeCompleter
CapellaUniversity BSNCompleter
OuachitaBaptistUniversity BSNCompleter
UniversityofArkansas BSNCompleter
UniversityofArkansasatLittleRock BSNCompleter
UniversityofCentralArkansas DualdegreeAAS/BSNprogram&BSNCompleter UA-PulaskiTechnicalCollege: GeneralEducationSupport
ProfessionalFees
ProfessionalfeesarepayabletooutsidevendorsandareexpensesassociatedwithNationalCouncil LicensureExamination-RegisteredNurse(NCLEX-RN)application,ArkansasStateBoardofNursing (ASBN)application,andthetemporarypermitfee.
ProfessionalOrganization
BHCLR-SNofferstheopportunityforstudentstojointheBHCLR-SNStudentNurses’Association StudentsarealsoencouragedtojointheStateandNationalStudentNurses’Association
ProfessionalCurriculum
Theprofessionalcurriculumisofferedtotraditionalnon-licensedindividuals Anassociateofapplied sciencedegreewithamajorinnursingisgrantedupongraduation
AstudentenrolledintheTraditionaltrackcurriculumisrequiredtohaveatotalofseventy-two(72) creditstocompletethecurriculum:one(1)creditforSpiritualPerspectivesinHealthcare;thirty-one(31) creditsfortherequiredgeneraleducationandsciencecourses;andforty(40)nursingcoursecredits After successfulcompletionoftheseventy-two(72)credits,thestudentmayacademicallyqualifyfor graduationcandidacy
**AllBHCLRcoursesfortheNursing-Traditionaltrackwillbeofferedviatheresidentialdeliverymode ontheBHCLRcampus.
CourseDescriptions
Thecourseprovidesaholistic,Christian-basedapproachincreatingawarenessandunderstandingabout: 1)one’sownbeliefsystem;2)thespiritualneedsofpatients;3)methodologiesofspiritualcarefor patients,and4)worldreligionsandreligiouspracticesspecificallyastheyrelatetodeliveryofhealthcare Thecourseincludesthefollowingnumberofcontacthours:Theory-15contacthours
NSG1010AdultNursingI 10CreditHours
Thiscourseincludesanintroductiontofundamentalsofnursing,medicalterminologyandNSG1003 Pharmacologyasaco-requisite,orpereducationalplan Coursecontentincludes:anintroductiontobasic humanneedsandnursingcare,nursinglegalities,valuesandethics,introductiontonursingrole(s) development,safetywellnessandillness,interpersonalandgroupcommunicationskills,cultural concepts,physicalassessment,computercharting,nursingdocumentation,nursingprocess,critical thinking,growthanddevelopmentandhealthteaching Scientificandproceduralaspectsofthefollowing nursingskillsaredemonstratedinthenursingskillslaboratory:fundamentalnursingskillsthatassistadult clientstomeetbasicneeds,physicalassessment,safemedicationadministration,sterilegloving,sterile
dressingchange,andurinarycatheterization.Clinicallaboratoryexperiencesinthehospitalcorrelates withclassroominstructionbyfocusingontheutilizationofcriticalthinkingandprofessionalskill, attitudes,andbehaviorsinthenursingprocesstoprovideholistic,culturallycompetent,ethicalandsafe, client-centeredcarefortheadultclient Clinicallabexperiencesprovideopportunitiestopractice fundamentalnursingskills,safemedicationadministration,anddosagecalculation Thiscourseincludes assessment,diagnosticevaluation,documentation,safemedicationadministration,clientcareand teaching,andhealthpromotionassociatedwithvariousbodysystems Medicalterminologyincludes abbreviations,commontermsrelatedtoanatomy,symptoms,andcontinentaltime Studentlearning outcomesspecifiedwithinthiscoursereflecttheQSENcompetenciesrelevanttothescopeofpracticefor theregisterednurse Thiscourseisofferedviaresidentialdeliverymode Thetwenty-two(22)week courseincludesthefollowingnumberofcontacthours:Theory-115,NursingSkillsLaboratory-22,and ClinicalLaboratory-105;foratotalof242contacthours
NSG1003Pharmacology
3CreditHours
Thiscourseisdesignedtoprovideanintroductiontopharmacologyandsafemedicationadministration Coursecontentincludesthenursingprocess,ethicalprinciples,legalstandards,andcultural considerationsastheyrelatetomedicationsaffectingbodysystemsofadultclients.Medicationsutilized totreatmentalandbehavioralhealth,infection,pain,andinflammationarealsoaddressed Dimensional analysiswillbeutilizedtocorrectlycalculatemedicationdosages Thecoursewillincludebasicunitsof measurement,abbreviations,equivalencies,apothecary/household,metricconversions,dosage calculations,andcalculationsbyweightandsafedoserange.Thiscoursewillcombineclassroom(theory) hours,theJenzabarlearningmanagementsystem(LMS)locatedon MyBHCLR PortalandATIresources StudentlearningoutcomesspecifiedwithinthiscoursereflecttheQSENcompetenciesrelevanttothe scopeofpracticefortheregisterednurse.Thetwenty-two(22)weekcourseincludesfifty-three(53) theorycontacthours.Thiscourseisofferedviaresidentialdeliverymode.
NSG2107AdultNursingII
7CreditHours ThiscoursebuildsontheknowledgebaseandskillsintroducedinAdultNursingIandPharmacology Thiscoursefocusesoncoordinatingcareoftheadultclientexperiencingchronicandacuteillnessand disease Clinicallaboratoryexperiencescorrelatewithclassroominstructionbyfocusingonutilizationof clinicalreasoningandprofessionalskills,attitudes,andbehaviorsinthenursingprocesstoprovide holistic,culturally-competent,ethicalandsafe,client-centeredcareforadultclients Focusincludes refinementofadulthealthassessmentandsafemedicationadministration Initiationofintravenous(IV) therapy,dosagecalculationincludingcalculationofIVmedicationratesandinjectablemedicationsare introduced. Avarietyofclinicalsettingsareutilized,includingacutecareandperioperativefacilities. StudentlearningoutcomesspecifiedwithinthiscoursereflecttheQSENcompetenciesrelevanttothe scopeofpracticefortheregisterednurse.PrerequisitesincludesuccessfulcompletionofallFreshman levelnursingcourses.ThiscourseisofferedviaResidentialDeliverymode.Thistwenty-two(22)week courseincludesthefollowingnumberofcontacthours:Theory-89;andClinicalLaboratory-82;Skills Laboratory-10foratotalof181contacthours.
NSG2104MentalHealth
4CreditHours
Thecoursefocusesonnursingcareoftheclientandfamilyexperiencingacuteandchronicmentalhealth conditionsthroughoutthelifecycle.Coursecontentincludesabasictheoreticalandhistoricalfoundation forunderstandingmentalhealthissuesandanintroductiontonursingcareandinterventionsfortheclient andfamilydiagnosedwithamentalhealthdisorder.Specialtopicsrelatedtocareofthementalhealth clientandfamilyareexplored.Foundationalissuesincludelegalandethicalperspectives,theoretical frameworksforcare,principlesofcrisisintervention,addiction,stressadaptationandmanagement, psychosocialgrowthanddevelopment,humansexuality,suicidalcrisis,psychopharmacologyand medicationadministration.Nursingcareoftheolderclientwithneurodegenerativediseaseandother
vulnerablepopulationsarealsoincluded.Clinicallaboratoryexperiencescorrelatewithclassroom instructionbyfocusingonutilizationofthenursingprocess.Professionalroleintegrationofknowledge, skills,attitudesandbehaviorsisstressedtoensureethical,holisticandculturallycompetentcareforthe clientandfamily Avarietyofclinicalsettingsandtreatmentmodalitiesmaybeutilized Studentlearning outcomesspecifiedwithinthiscoursereflectqualitysafetyeducationfornurses(QSEN)competencies relevanttothescopeofpracticefortheregisterednurse Thiscourseincludesthefollowingnumberof contacthours:Theory-58andClinicalLaboratory-64;foratotalofonehundredtwenty-two(122) contacthours Thiscourseisofferedviaresidentialdeliverymode
NSG2004Women’sHealth
4CreditHours
Thiscoursefocusesonmaternal,gynecologicalandnewbornnursing Coursecontentincludesnormal findingsandvariancesduringchildbearing,incorporatingtheimpactonthefamily Antepartal,intrapartal andpostpartalcare,growthanddevelopment,genetics,andgynecologicalproblemsarealsoincluded Thepsychosocialaspectsofcaringforwomenandchildbearingfamiliesareaddressedincludingthegrief process ThecoursebuildsontheknowledgeacquiredinNSG1003Pharmacologyandexpandsto includethenursingprocessformedicationsadministeredtowomenandnewborns Clinicallaboratory experiencescorrelatewithclassroominstructionbyfocusingonutilizationofclinicalreasoningand professionalskills,attitudes,andbehaviorsinthenursingprocesstoprovideholistic,culturally competent,ethical,andsafe,client-centeredcareforwomenandtheirfamilies Avarietyofclinical settingsareutilized,includingacutecareandcommunityfacilities.Studentlearningoutcomesspecified withinthiscoursereflecttheQSENcompetenciesrelevanttothescopeofpracticefortheregistered nurse.Thiscourseisofferedviaresidentialdeliverymode.Thistwenty-two(22)weekcourseincludesthe followingnumberofcontacthours:Classroom(theory)-58;ClinicalLaboratory-64;foratotalofone hundredtwenty-two(122)contacthours.
NSG2207AdultNursingIII 7CreditHours Thiscoursefocusesonthecareoftheadultclientintheacute,chronic,andcriticalcaresettingand incorporatestheprofessionalrolesinnursingpracticetofurtherexpandtheknowledgebase.Course contentintegratesthefoundation,toolsandprocessesofprofessionalpracticewiththemedical managementandnursingcareoftheadultclientexperiencingchronicandacutedisordersofselected bodysystems,andaddressestheimpactofcrisisonthefamily.Thecourseincorporatesevidence-based practiceandmanagementofcare.ThecoursebuildsontheknowledgeacquiredinNSG1003 Pharmacologyandexpandstoincludethenursingprocessformedicationsusedfrequentlyincriticallyill clients.Selectedcomplexmedical-surgicalnursingskillsaredemonstratedandpracticedinthenursing skillslaboratory.Clinicallaboratoryexperiencescorrelatewithclassroominstructionbyfocusingonthe nurseasaleader,whoutilizesclinicaldecisionmakingandprofessionalskills,attitudes,andbehaviorsto provideholistic,culturallycompetent,ethical,safeclientcenteredcaretoadultclientsandtheirfamilies inavarietyofhealthcaresettings Clinicallaboratoryexperiencesprovideopportunitiestopracticeselect complexnursingskills,safemedicationadministration,anddosagecalculation Studentlearning outcomesspecifiedwithinthiscoursereflecttheQSENcompetenciesrelevanttothescopeofpracticefor theregisterednurse ThiscourseisofferedviaResidentialDeliverymode Thistwenty-two(22)week courseincludesthefollowingnumberofcontacthours:Theory-84;ClinicalLaboratory-120;and NursingSkillsLaboratory-8;foratotalof212contacthours
NSG2204Children’sHealth 4CreditHours Thiscoursefocusesonpediatricnursingandchildren’shealth Coursecontentincludesbothnormal findingswithinthepediatricpopulation,aswellasdeviationsfromnormalandaddressestheimpactof theseonboththechildandfamily Growthanddevelopment,agespecifichealthteachingandnursing care,andsafemedicationadministrationareaddressed.Thecoursebuildsontheknowledgeacquiredin NSG1003Pharmacologyandexpandstoincludethenursingprocessformedicationsusedforpediatric clients.Clinicallaboratoryexperiencescorrelatewithclassroominstructionbyfocusingontheutilization
ofcriticalthinkingandprofessionalskills,attitudes,andbehaviorsinthenursingprocesstoprovide holistic,culturallycompetent,ethical,andsafe,client-centeredcareforchildrenandtheirfamilies.A varietyofclinicalsettingsmaybeutilized Studentlearningoutcomesspecifiedwithinthiscoursereflect QSENcompetenciesrelevanttothescopeofpracticefortheregisterednurse Thiscourseisofferedvia ResidentialDeliverymode Thistwenty-two(22)weekcourseincludesthefollowingnumberofcontact hours:Classroom(theory)-53;ClinicalLaboratory-85;foratotalofonehundredthirty-eight(138) contacthours
NSG2501SynthesisofNursingConcepts 1CreditHour Thiscourseexploresapplicationofclinicaldecisionmakingskillsandtest-takingstrategiestoprepare studentsforthelicensureexaminationforregisterednurses(NCLEX-RN) Thecoursewillenhancethe student’sabilitytoproblemsolveinprovidingcomplexnursingcaretoindividuals,groups,communities, andpopulations StudentlearningoutcomesspecifiedwithinthiscoursereflecttheQSENcompetencies relevanttothescopeofpracticefortheregisterednurse Thiscourseisofferedviaresidentialdelivery mode Thistwenty-twoweekcourseincludesthefollowingnumberofcontacthours:Theory-25;fora totalof25contacthours
ProgramTotals ABHESEducationalEffectivenessOutcomes TheBaptistHealthCollegeLittleRock-SchoolofNursingTraditionalTrackprovides,tothegeneral public,prospectivestudentsandcurrentstudents,accurateandconsistentinformationinitscatalog To supportinformationinprecedingpages,thefollowinginformationisprovided:
ArkansasStateBoardofNursingBoardPassageOutcomes
BHCLRSchoolofNursingAcceleratedandTraditionalTrackCombined BoardPassageRate**
2021-2022 73.9%
2022-2023 902%
2023-2024 992% **FirstAttempt
AccreditationCommissionforEducationinNursingOutcomes
BHCLRSchoolofNursingTraditionalTrack
***Within100%ofprogramlength
SCHOOL OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT History
TheBaptistHealthCollegeLittleRock-SchoolofOccupationalTherapyAssistant(BHCLR-SOTA) wasestablishedin2005.BHCLRisaccreditedbytheAccreditingBureauofHealthEducationSchools (ABHES).BHCLR-SOTAiscertifiedthroughtheArkansasDivisionofHigherEducation(ADHE),and isaccreditedbytheAccreditationCouncilforOccupationalTherapyEducation(ACOTE).BHCLRSOTAisaffiliatedwiththeUniversityofArkansas-PulaskiTechnicalCollege(UA-PTC).
MissionStatement
ThemissionoftheBHCLR-SOTAistoproduceoccupationaltherapyassistantswhodemonstrate competenceinprovidingclientcenteredoccupationaltherapyservices,deliverservicesinamannerthat demonstratesChristiancompassionandconcern,anddeveloptotheirfullestpotentialthrough participationinlifelonglearning
Philosophy
TheBaptistHealthCollegeLittleRock-SchoolofOccupationalTherapyAssistant’seducational philosophyalignswiththeBelief,Mission,Vision,ValuesandCodeofEthicalConductofthe BaptistHealthSystemandthephilosophicalbaseofoccupationaltherapy:
“Occupationsareactivitiesthatbringmeaningtothedailylivesofindividuals,families, communities,andpopulationsandenablethemtoparticipateinsociety.Allindividualshavean innateneedandrighttoengageinmeaningfuloccupationsthroughouttheirlives.Participationinthese occupationsinfluencestheirdevelopment,healthandwell-beingacrossthelifespan.Thus,participationin meaningfuloccupationisadeterminantofhealthandleadstoadaptation.
Occupationsoccurwithindiversesocial,physical,cultural,personal,temporal,andvirtual contexts.Thequalityofoccupationalperformanceandtheexperienceofeachoccupationare uniqueineachsituationbecauseofthedynamicrelationshipamongfactorsintrinsictothe
individual,theenvironment,andcontextsinwhichtheoccupationoccurs,andthecharacteristicsofthe occupation.
Thefocusandoutcomeofoccupationaltherapyareclients’engagementinmeaningful occupationsthatsupporttheirparticipationinlifesituations Occupationaltherapypractitioners conceptualizeoccupationsasbothameansandanendtotherapy Thatis,thereistherapeutic valueinoccupationalengagementasachangeagent,andengagementinoccupationsisalsotheultimate goaloftherapy
Occupationaltherapyisbasedonthebeliefthatoccupationsarefundamentaltohealthpromotionand wellness,remediationorrestoration,healthmaintenance,diseaseandinjuryprevention,andcompensation andadaptation Theuseofoccupationtopromoteindividual,family,community,andpopulationhealthis thecoreofoccupationaltherapypractice,education,research,andadvocacy”(AOTA,2017)
ItisthebeliefoftheBaptistHealthCollegeLittleRock-SchoolofOccupationalTherapy AssistantthathumansaredynamicbeingsthatexistforthepurposeofloveandservicetoGod andtheirfellowbeings Thispurposeisfulfilledthroughthemyriadrolesandoccupationsin whichhumansengage WeagreewithPeloquin’s(2005)assertionoccupationfostersdignity, competence,andhealth Wealsorecognizetherolesonefulfillsandengagementinoccupation areshapedbythephysicalandsocialenvironmentandthereisaneedtobroadenourresponseto interventiontodevelop,modify,andadaptnotjustoccupations,buttheenvironmentsinwhich individualsfunction.Wearestrivingtorecognizeourownprofessionalbiasesandrecognizethe valueinmovingfromastrengths-basedapproachtoaculturalmodelofdisability(Patten,2023). Webelievethefieldofoccupationaltherapyhasaresponsibilitytoeducateonableismand disabilityjusticeandcommittoexaminingourprofessionalbiases.Webelieveitisour responsibilitytoteachotherstoseethevalueinalllifeandhowwhatanindividualvalues impactstheirdesiredoccupations.Asoccupationaltherapyassistants,Christiancompassion shouldguideusbecause“careofthewholeperson,body,mindandspiritisanexpressionoftheChristian faith.WeareinstrumentsofGod’srestorativepowerandareresponsibleforgiving compassionatecare.”(BaptistHealthBeliefStatement)
InstitutionalCultureforLearning Thefacultybelievesthatlearningisbestaccomplishedinanatmosphereoftrust,teamwork, responsibility,creativenessandopenness.AnemphasisonChristianidealsandattitudesassistsinthe developmentofpositivepersonalandprofessionalrelationships.AsapartoftheBaptistHealthSystem, studentsarenotrequiredtoprofessChristianitybutareexpectedtoupholdthevaluesofthe System service,honesty,respect,stewardshipandperformance.
Service-studentsareexpectedtohaveadesireandcommitmenttoserveothers
Honesty-studentsareexpectedtoadheretothemoralvaluesoffairness,integrityandhonorin allrelationships
Respect–studentsareexpectedtotreatallindividualswithcourtesy,thoughtfulnessanddignity, compassionandconcern
Stewardship–studentsareexpectedtousetalentsandresourcesinaneffectiveandefficient manner
Performance–studentsareexpectedtoperformatthehighestpossiblelevelbutneveratthe expenseofthevaluesoftheorganization Thisincludesinitiative,dedication,talentand
knowledgetemperedbycommonsense.Innovationandprogressshouldprevailover complacencyandmediocrity.
StudentLearning Fink'sTaxonomyofSignificantLearning(Fink,2003)offersaneducationalframeworkdesigned tofostertransformativeandlastingchangeinstudents Thisframeworkaffordsstudentsthe opportunitytoapproachmaterialatvariouslevels,orlayers,oflearning Materialisintroducedin foundationalknowledge,appliedthroughcreative,critical,andpracticalthinking,andintegrated withothermaterialasstudentsdevelopthecapacityforprofessionalreasoningandproviding collaborativeclientcare
Thetaxonomyalsoincorporatescruciallearningcomponentsnottypicallyfoundintraditional educationalframeworks.Theseinclude"learninghowtolearn,"the"humandimension"which cultivatesprofessionaldevelopmentandidentity,andthe"caringdimension"whichengages students'valuesandinterests,allowingthemtofullyinvesttheirenergyandmotivationintothe learningexperience.Significantlearningexperiencesincludestudentparticipationinaholistic approachtoactivelearningandreceivingandrespondingtoformativefeedback
FacultyResponsibilityintheLearningProcess
Itistheresponsibilityofthefacultytoprovidelearningexperiencesthatchallengestudentsto significantkindsoflearningthroughactivelearningexperiences Facultyshould demonstrate careaboutthesubject,thestudents,andtheteaching/learningprocessaswellastheabilityto interactwellwithstudents Facultyshouldalsoprovideexperiencesthatincorporateagood systemforfeedback,assessment,andgrading (Fink,2003) Thefacultybelievesthattheyare responsiblefordesigninglearningexperiencesthatbuildupononeanotherandallowfora layeredlearningexperienceinwhichstudentsfrequentlyrevisitfoundationalandapplied knowledgeinordertointegrateitforuseinthepracticesetting
Facultyapproachtheteachinglearningprocesswithaholisticemphasisonactivelearningby challengingstudentstotakeanactiveroleinaccessinginformationandideas,doingand observingexperiences,andreflectivedialoguewiththemselves,theirpeers,andfaculty Faculty modelacarefortheprofessionandclients,considerhowbesttofosterself-directedlearning,and promotethedevelopmentofprofessionalidentityinthelearningexperiencestheyprovide This emphasisonholisticactivelearning,professionaldevelopment,andapplyingmaterialthrough professionalreasoninganchorstheBHCLR-SOTAprogram.
Itistheresponsibilityofthefacultytoencouragestudentstoengageinself-directedlifelong learning.Thisbeginswithteachinginformationliteracy,promotingevidence-basedstudy practices,andusingtransparencyinteachingandlearning.Studentslearnthevalueof evidence-basedpracticeandhowtoaccessinformationforpracticeandthedevelopmentof continuingcompetency.Learninghowtolearnanddevelopinganethosoflifelonglearningare directlyrelatedtothedevelopmentofprofessionalidentityandasenseofcarefortheprofession andclients.Facultymodelcontinuingcompetencyandadvocacythroughactiveparticipationin stateandnationalprofessionalorganizations.
Facultymembersshouldrecognizeandaddressculturalfactorswithintheclassroomandlocal community.Theyarealsotaskedwithdesigningeducationalopportunitiesandprovidinga learningenvironmentthatfostersstudents'understanding,involvement,andknowledgeof culturalhumility.
OccupationaltherapyassistanteducatorsareessentialresourcesforOT/OTAroledelineationand
collaborationinboththeOTandgeneralhealthcarecommunities.Theyshouldembodythe behaviors,values,ethics,attitudes,andculturefundamentaltooccupationaltherapy. Arobust understandingoftheprofession'shistoryandfutureiscritical
GeneralLearningOutcomes Theexpectedoutcomeoflearningisanindividualwhohasasolidfoundationinthecore principlesofthefieldofstudyandisabletoeffectivelycommunicatethisknowledgethrough bothwrittenandspokenwordaswellasthroughdemonstrationofskill Additionally,whileitis unrealistictoexpectaneducatedindividualtobeabletoknowallthereistoknowinanareaof expertise,itisexpectedthataneducatedindividualisequippedwiththeknowledgeofresourcesthatwill enablehimorhertolocateandusesuchneededknowledge Furthermore,aneducatedindividualshould alsopossessaknowledgebasethatwillserveasabuildingblockthatwillenablehimorhertoaddto theirbaseofknowledgeassuchnewknowledgeisdiscoveredandmadeknown
OccupationalTherapyAssistantEducation Becausetheprofessionofoccupationaltherapyemphasizesaholisticapproachtohealth,wellnessand dysfunction,thefacultybelievesthattheeducationofoccupationaltherapyassistantsneedstoreflecta holisticapproach Aholisticapproachallowsthestudenttoseethebigpicturethroughexplorationand examinationofissuesandideasfromamultifacetedview Further,becauseoccupationaltherapyisa doingprofessionandoccupationisourtreatmentmodality,thefacultybelievethatstudentsneedtobe educatedthroughdoing.Incorporatingoccupation-basedactivityisbelievedtobecrucialtothe integrationoflearningdidacticmaterial.Strongfieldworkexperiencesareconsideredtobevitaltoan occupationaltherapyassistant’seducationaswell.
Thefacultybelievestheoccupationaltherapyassistantmustbeself-confidentinordertodeliver qualityhealthcareservices.Thisconfidencemustextendtoknowledgeoftheprofessionand treatmentskills.Itisbelievedthatsuchpoiseisgainedthroughsuccessfullearningexperiences thatbeginintheclassroomandlaboratoryandarecarriedoverintofieldworkexperiences.
Ongoingcommunicationbetweentheacademicandfieldworksitesisbelievedtobekeyto ensuringthatstudentsrealizetheconnectionbetweenknowledgelearnedintheclassroomand skillexercisedinthefieldworksetting.Thefacultybelievesinestablishingandmaintaining strongtieswithfieldworksitesthroughoutthecommunity.Suchtieswillensurethatthematerial thatfacultyteachintheclassroomandlaboratorypreparesstudentsfortheexperiencestheywill encounterintheclinicalsetting.Thefaculty’sresponsibilitytothestudentdoesnotendattheconclusion ofthedidacticcourseworkbutrathercontinuesthroughoutthefieldworkexperiencesaswell. Communicationwiththestudentandfieldworksupervisorduringthestudent’sfieldworkexperienceisa recognizedresponsibilityofthefaculty
References
AOTA(2017) Philosophicalbaseofoccupationaltherapy AmericanJournalofOccupational Therapy,71,1 7106160010p1 doi:105014/ajot2017716artind
Fink,LD (2003) Creatingsignificantlearningexperiences:Anintegratedapproachtodesigning collegecourses SanFrancisco:Jossey-Bass
Patten,KK (2023) Findingourstrengths:Recognizingprofessionalbiasandinterrogatingsystems AmericanJournalofOccupationalTherapy,76,7606150010 https://doiorg/105014/ajot2022076603
Peloquin,SM (2005) Embracingourethos,reclaimingourheart AmericanJournalofOccupational Therapy,59,611-625 https://doiorg/105014/ajot596611
Goal
Theschooliscommittedtopreparingcompetent,entry-leveloccupationaltherapyassistantswhoare dedicatedtoimprovingthehealth,well-beingandoccupationalengagementofavarietyofclients, throughqualityeducation,fieldworkandprofessionaldevelopment.
Purpose
ThepurposeoftheBHCLR-SOTAistoprovideaneducationalexperiencethatpreparesstudentstoenter thefieldasentryleveloccupationaltherapyassistants
Admissions
Calendar*
FallSemester2025
SpringSemester2026
ClassBegins August18 ClassBegins January20
LaborDay September1 SpringBreak March23-27
ThanksgivingBreak November24-28
SpringSemesterEnds May15
FallSemesterEnds December12 Commencementand Graduation* May16(UA-PTC)
FallSemester2026
SpringSemester2027
ClassBegins August17 ClassBegins January19
LaborDay September7 SpringBreak March22-26
ThanksgivingBreak November23-27
SpringSemesterEnds May14
FallSemesterEnds December11 Commencementand Graduation* TBA
*DatessubjecttochangependingreleaseofUA-PTCcalendar
Application Deadline
Inaccordancewiththeentryregistrationdate,theSelectionCommitteemustcompleteitsworkpriorto arrivaloftheincomingclass Inordertofacilitateselectionoftheincomingnewclassanditsentry registration,anapplicationdeadlineofMarch1st hasbeenestablished Theapplicationprocessmustbe completedbyMarch15tht
Application Requirements
Applicationrequirementsincludesatisfactorycompletionofapplicationrequirementsasidentifiedinboth theApplicant&AdmissionsectionandschoolspecificsectionoftheCatalog.Completionofthe applicationrequirementsisrequiredbeforetheapplicantfileisreviewedbytheSelectionCommittee. Completionoftheapplicationprocessdoesnotguaranteeselection/admissionintotheprogram. IndividualswhoapplytotheBHCLR-SOTAmustfulfillallrequirementsofboththeschoolandthe UniversityofArkansas-PulaskiTechnicalCollege(UA-PTC).(ForUA-PTCadmissionpolicyvisit http:www.uaptc.edu/admissions).TheBHCLR-SOTA'sapplicationrequirementsareasfollows:
1. AnapplicantmustbeahighschoolgraduateorhaveaGEDpriortotheprogramstartdate.Please notethattheseareminimumrequirementsandapplicantsarerankedaccordingtoacademic criteria;
2. OneofficialtranscriptfromeacheducationalinstitutionattendedwithacumulativeGradePoint Average(GPA)of2.7oraboveonrequiredprerequisitespreferred.
3. AnAmericanCollegeTest(ACT)score(minimumof21preferred;20required);aScholastic
AptitudeTest(SAT)maybesubmittedinlieuoftheACT;TOEFLscoreifapplicable.TheSATis evaluatedutilizinganACT/SAT(CriticalReading+Math)concordancescaleavailableonthe ACTwebsite;
4 Requiredprerequisitecourses;
5 Requiredrecommendationforms(2)completedandreturned;
6 Apersonalinterview;
7 Essaytobecompletedattimeofinterview
Selection Committee TheSelectionCommitteeconsiderstheapplicantforentryafterallrequiredmaterialsandrequested informationarereceived Selectionisonanindividualandcompetitivebasisasclasssizeislimitedto eighteen(18)students Thecommitteeformulatesandforwardsarecommendationforeachapplicantto theProgramDirectorforfinalaction Applicantsarenotifiedbyemailand/orUS Mailofthefinal action Conditionalselectionmaybeassignedbythecommitteewithstipulations Selectedapplicantsare expectedtoreturntheIntenttoRegisterFormuponreceiptofselectionforentryletter
Selection Process Theprocessofselectionincludesreviewofthecompletedapplicantfileandthepersonalinterview score(s) Applicantsarerankedacademicallyandthetopapplicantsareinvitedtointerview Each applicantisrankedaccordingtoqualifications,withthehighestqualifiedbeingnumberone.Theprocess iscontinueduntiltheclassisfilled.ThefinalselectiondecisionismadebytheProgramDirector. Qualifiedapplicantsnotselectedforentryareplacedonanalternatelist.Thehighestqualifiedalternateis rankednumberone(1).Alternatesarenotifiedbyranknumberifspacebecomesavailable.Alternatesare stronglyencouragedtokeeptheirfilesactivebycontactingtheProgramDirectorandobtainingacademic advice.Alternatestatusdoesnotguaranteeafuturepositioninthenextenteringclassoranyfutureclass. Applicantsnotselectedforentry(includingalternates)mustreapplytobeconsideredfornextyear’s enteringclass.
Applicantsselectedforentryareexpectedtonotifytheschoolofintenttoregisterbyreturningaspecial formtotheschoolpriortoregistrationdate.Selectedapplicantsnotregistering,whoseekadmissionata laterdate,havenopreferentialstatusandshallbereconsideredforselectionatthesametimeasnew applicantsforthenextenteringyear.
Credit by Examination CLEPcreditandcreditbyexaminationisgrantedinsomecasesforcertaingeneraleducationcourses. SpecificinformationisavailablethroughCounselingServicesattheUniversityofArkansas-Pulaski TechnicalCollege.
Entry Requirements Fulfillmentofentryrequirementsincludessatisfactorycompletionofentryrequirementsasidentifiedin theApplicant&AdmissionandschoolspecificsectionsoftheCatalog ImmunizationandTuberculin TestingInformationcanbefoundintheApplicant&AdmissionInformationsectionoftheCatalog Selectedapplicantsqualifyforentryandregistrationforcoursesthroughfulfillmentofallentry requirements
Essential Functions Essentialfunctions,asestablishedbytheschool,areskills,abilities,andcompetenciesthatmustbe demonstratedbyastudentonadmissionandthroughouttheprogram BaptistHealthCollege’s professionalhealthcareeducationprogramexpectseachstudenttoattainandintegratethenecessary knowledgeandskills,combinedwiththedevelopmentandapplicationofsoundjudgment,tosuccessfully
providesemi-autonomousandcollaborativecareforindividualswithinthescopeofpracticedefinedby theirprogramofstudy.
InordertoprogressasastudentinBaptistHealthCollegeLittleRock(BHCLR)-SchoolofOccupational TherapyAssistantandsuccessfullycompletethecourseofstudytobecomeahealthcareprofessional,a studentmustdemonstrateeachoftherequiredEssentialFunctions Satisfactorydemonstrationofthe EssentialFunctionssignifiesthatastudentmeetstheacademicrequirementsandpossessesthetechnical skillstoengageineducationalactivitiesintheclassroomandclinicalsettinginamannerthatwouldnot poseadangertootherstudents,patients,orthepublic
ThefollowingEssentialFunctionsarerequiredofstudentsthroughoutenrollmentintheprogram:
EssentialFunction Description 1.Observation:
2.Speech/Hearing:
3 PhysicalAbilities/FineMotorTouch:
● Abletoseeandreadprintedmaterialsincluding butnotlimitedto,clinicaldocuments,course materials,andcomputerscreens.
● Abletovisuallyobservepatientsandthe patient’senvironment.
● Havegoodvision,orrequiretheuseof glasses/contactsandwearthemwhennecessary.
● Canspeakclearlyandbeunderstood.
● Abletohearandinterpretvoicesaswellasloud, soft,ormuffledsounds.
● Canusethetelephone,calllight/intercome speakers,takeverbalorders,andhearemergency alarms.
● Capableofwalking,liftinginexcessof50lbs, pushing,pulling,reaching,sittingandstanding forlongperiodsoftimewhennecessary,anduse bothhandssimultaneously
● Abletomovefreelyfromonelocationto another,walkatafastpace,utilizesafebody mechanics,transferclassmatesandclients, deliverpatienttreatment,andperform cardiopulmonaryresuscitationandclient evacuation
● Canmoveheavyobjectsbybending,stooping, reachingormovingsidetoside
● Havetheuseoffingersforfinemotordexterity and manipulatingsmallobjects,etc
● Physicallyabletoworkonorwithevaluation equipmentfollowingpropertraining
● Havephysicaluseofallofthefollowing: fingers,hands,arms,feet,legs,backandneck
● Abletooccasionallybeinvolvedwithwork outsideandcontinuouslyinside,occasionallybe exposedtotemperatureof32degreesand/or100
4.Intellectual/Conceptual/Cognitive
5.Communication/Behavior
degrees,wetorhumidconditions,noise, vibration,dust,fumes,infectiouswaste,toxic chemicals,andneedle/bodyfluids Ican implementsafetyandinfectioncontrolroom maintenance,inventory,andmaintainequipment andsupplies
● Canuseastethoscope,wheelchair,stretchers, emergencyequipment,pagingsystem,fax machine,andoperateequipmentinthe laboratoryandfieldworksetting
● Abletodobasicmathematicalcalculations(add, subtract,multiply,divide).
● Cancomprehendandprocessverbalandwritten information.
● Aabletorecognizeemergencysituationsand takeappropriateactionsastaught.
● Canorganizeandprioritizejobtasks.
● Caneffectivelyread,write,andverbally communicateintheEnglishlanguage.
● Havetheabilitytolegiblycommunicatein writingusingtheEnglishlanguage.
● Possesstheabilitytoassessorinterpret non-verbalcommunicationsuchasfacial expressions,handsignalsforhelp,etc.
● Possesstheabilitytoassessorinterpret non-verbalcommunicationsuchasfacial expressions,handsignalsforhelp,etc.
● Be able to follow organizational policies which maintainsafetyforpatient(s),self,andothers.
AcademicProgress Thestudentprogressesandpromotesthroughtheprogramofstudybycompletingeachrequiredgeneral educationandOTAcoursewithatleastaminimumfinalgradeof"C" InOccupationalTherapyAssistant (OTA)courses,aminimumfinalgradeof"C"intheory,laboratoryandLevelIfieldworkisrequired The studentmustmeetallrequirementsofeachgeneraleducationandOTAcourseintheprogramofstudyin ordertoprogress Passinginalluniversityand/orcollegecoursesisdeterminedaccordingtothepolicies oftherespectiveinstitution Afinaltheorygradeof"C"isrequiredbytheschoolforalluniversityand collegecourses
Allcoursework,includingLevelIFieldworkassignments,mustbesatisfactorilycompletedbeforea studentisallowedtoenrollinLevelIIFieldwork Studentsmustearn“credit”onLevelIIFieldworkI andIIinordertomeetgraduationrequirements AllLevelIIfieldworkexperiencesmustbecompleted within18monthsofthecompletionofcoursework
Anincomplete"I"grademaybemadeupatthesolediscretionoftheProgramDirector Ifthe incompletecourseworkisnotcompletedwithintheestablishedtimeframe,the"I"gradebecomesa finalgradeof"F"
TheBHCLR-SOTAutilizesthefollowinggradingsystemtosignifystudentprogressionthroughthe
programofstudy.Afinallettergradeisassignedforeachcourseandfieldworkexperiencecompleted. Eachlettergradehasacorrespondingratingthatdenotesthequalityofstudentlearning.Apercentrange isusedtodeterminethelettergrade ValuepointsareusedtocalculatetheGradePointAverage(GPA) andforotherpurposes,suchashonorsawardsatcommencementandscholarshipawardsbyBaptist HealthFoundationandothers
Pleaseseetheacademicsectionofthiscatalogforreentryinformation
LevelIIFieldworkGrades Score
91pointsandabove=Pass*
90pointsandbelow=Fail
*Allitemsmustbescored Items#1-3mustreceiveascoreof3orhighertopassandreceiveCredit
BHCLR-SOTATheoryandLevelIFieldworkCourses:
IncompleteGradesandCourseMake-upWork
Theopportunitytoclearincomplete"I"gradesandmake-upmissedwork,includingexaminations,may beavailabletothestudent Facultyhavethesolediscretioninpermittingthestudenttomake-upmissed coursework,includingacourseexamination Thestudent'sfollow-throughwithpolicyregarding attendance,thestudent'spreviousattendancerecordsandacademicprogresswillbeconsideredwhen makingthisdecision Afeeischargedtooffsettheschool'sexpensesassociatedwithmake-upgrading, clinicaltime,examinationpreparation,proctoring,andrecording Thefeeiswaivedforfacultydirected absenceduetoconfirmedillness,juryduty,immediatefamilymemberdeath,andmilitarypurposes
AttendanceandMethodofDelivery
Theprogramisaresidentialprogramofstudy Studentsareexpectedtobepresentandontimeforall scheduledlearningexperiences,andabsencesarestronglydiscouraged Itistheresponsibilityofthe studenttonotifytheappropriatefacultymemberpriortoanabsence Missedcoursework,learning experiencesandexaminationsmaybemadeupatthediscretionofthefacultymember
ClassandFieldwork
Classesarescheduledonaregularbasisandmayeitherbeinthemorning,afternoon,orallday, dependingonthecoursesbeingtaughtatthetime.Thescheduleofclassesisdetermineduponregistration priortoeachsemester.
CreditHours
Eachrequiredcourseintheprofessionalcurriculumreflectsacredithourvalue.TheBaptistHealth CollegeLittleRockusesthecredithourformulaidentifiedintheAcademicInformationsectionofthe Catalog
FallandSpringsemestersaresixteen(16)weeks Thesemesterhouristheunitofcreditusedandis definedastheamountofcreditgivenforoneclockhourinclassperweekfor16weeks(orthe equivalent) Additionalcreditisgivenforsomelaboratorylearningorpractice
EducationalPlansandPromotion Onentry,eachstudentreceivesanEducationalPlanofStudy Theplanmustbefollowedtoensure completionandgraduationonthescheduleddate Theremustbenodeviationsfromtheplanwithoutthe respectiveProgramDirector'swrittenpriorapproval AllOccupationalTherapyAssistantstudentsmust completeLevelIIFieldworkwithin18monthsofthecompletionofwrittencourseworkinordertobe eligibleforgraduation
GraduationRequirements Graduationisdependentonthestudent'sfulfillmentofspecificgraduationrequirements
1 Satisfactorilycompletetheprogramofstudy;includesallprogressionandpromotionrequirements
2 Settleallfinancialobligations
3 Completestudent/graduateclearanceformandprocess
4 Completeeducationalplanonschedule
5 Participateinthecommencementceremonyinthedresscoderequired
6 Satisfactorilydemonstratecurriculumobjectives,essentialfunctions,andfieldworkcompetencyskills byprocessesandexaminationsapprovedbytheschool
LengthofProgram Theprogramofstudyistwoacademicyears(sixty-four(64)weeksinlength).Duringthefirstyearof theprogram,thefollowingbreaksandholidaysaregranted:LaborDay,aoneweekFallBreak (Thanksgivingweek),a4weekbreakbetweenFallandSpringSemesters(includesChristmasDayand NewYear’sDay),andaoneweekSpringBreak.Duringthesecondyearoftheprogram,studentswill begrantedthefollowingbreaksandholidays:LaborDay,aoneweekFallBreak(Thanksgivingweek), andatwoweekbreakbetweenFallandSpringSemesters(includesChristmasDayandNewYear’s Day).DuringtheSpringSemesterofthesecondyearoftheprogram,studentsarescheduledtoengage infull-timeLevelIIFieldworkandwillfollowthescheduleasassignedbythefieldworksite.Lengthof breaksisapproximateandmayvarydependingonclassstart/enddatesandfieldworkassignmentseach semester.
Graduates Uponcompletionoftheprogramofstudy,graduateswillearnanAssociateofAppliedSciencefromthe UniversityofArkansas-PulaskiTechnicalCollegeandacertificateofcompletionfromBHCLR. GraduatesoftheBHCLR-SOTAareeligibletositforthenationalcertificationexam.
LicensureandCertification Allfieldworkexperiencesmustbecompletedwithin18monthsofthedidacticcourseworkforthe BHCLR-SOTA Fieldworkmustbecompletedpriortoapplyingforthenationalcertification examination
Graduatesoftheprogramwillbeeligibletositforthenationalcertificationexaminationforthe occupationaltherapyassistantadministeredbytheNationalBoardforCertificationinOccupational Therapy(NBCOT) Aftersuccessfulcompletionofthisexam,theindividualwillbeaCertified
OccupationalTherapyAssistant(COTA). Statelicenses,issuedbytheArkansasStateMedicalBoard,are issuedbasedonresultsoftheNBCOTcertificationexamination. Afelonyconvictionmayaffecta graduate’sabilitytositfortheNBCOTcertificationexaminationorattainstatelicensure
TerminalObjectives Therapidlychanginganddynamicnatureofcontemporaryhealthandhumanservicedeliverysystems requirestheentry-leveloccupationaltherapyassistanttopossessanadequateknowledgebaseandbasic skillsasabeginningdirectcareprovider,educator,andadvocatefortheprofessionandtheindividual clientorpatient
Anentry-leveloccupationaltherapyassistantshall:
1 Haveacquiredaneducationalfoundationintheliberalartsandsciences,includingafocusonissues relatedtodiversity(Professionaldevelopment,Criticalthinking/clinicalreasoning);
2 Beeducatedasageneralist,withabroadexposuretothedeliverymodelsandsystemsutilizedin settingswhereoccupationaltherapyiscurrentlypracticedandwhereitisemergingasaservice (Professionaldevelopment,Experientiallearning,Criticalthinking/clinicalreasoning);
3 Haveachievedentrylevelcompetencethroughacombinationofacademicandfieldworkeducation (Professionaldevelopment,Experientiallearning,Criticalthinking/clinicalreasoning);
4.Bepreparedtoworkunderthesupervisionofandincooperationwiththeoccupationaltherapist (Professionaldevelopment,Experientiallearning);
5.Bepreparedtoutilizetheoccupationaltherapyprocesstocreateandprovideclient-centeredservicesin community,medical,andrehabilitationpracticesettings.(Experientiallearning,Criticalthinking/clinical reasoning);
6.Bepreparedtobealifelonglearnerandkeepcurrentwithbestpractice(Professionaldevelopment, Experientiallearning,Criticalthinking/clinicalreasoning);
7.BepreparedtousetheAOTACodeofEthicsandAOTAStandardsofPractice,stateandfederal legislation,andtheBaptistHealthCodeofEthicalConducttoguideethicaldecisionmaking(Professional development,Experientiallearning)
ClinicalLaboratoryAffiliations
TheBHCLR-SOTAhasmultipleclinicalaffiliateslocatedthroughoutthestateofArkansas.These clinicalaffiliationsprovidestudentswithlearningopportunitiesinmedical,rehabilitationandcommunity modelsettings.
CollegeandUniversityAffiliates
UniversityofArkansas-PulaskiTechnicalCollege
OversightandProfessionalOrganizations
TheBHCLR-SOTAisaccreditedbytheAccreditationCouncilforOccupationalTherapyEducation (ACOTE)oftheAmericanOccupationalTherapyAssociation(AOTA).
AccreditationCouncilforOccupationalTherapyEducationoftheAmericanOccupationalTherapy Association(AOTA)
7501WisconsinAve,Suite510E Bethesda,MD20814 (301)652-6611 www.acoteonline.org
ArkansasOccupationalTherapyAssociation
P.O.Box10674 Conway,AR72034 office@arotaorg wwwarotaorg
BHCLRisaccreditedbytheAccreditingBureauofHealthEducationSchools(ABHES) AccreditingBureauofHealthEducationSchools 7777LeesburgPike,Suite314N FallsChurch,VA 22043 (703)917-9503 wwwabhesorg
BHCLR-SchoolofOTAiscertifiedthroughtheArkansasDivisionofHigherEducation(ADHE) ArkansasDivisionofHigherEducation Attention:Director 423MainStreet LittleRock,AR72201 Phone:(501)371-2000 wwwadheedu
AdditionalProfessionalOrganizations:
ArkansasStateMedicalBoard 1401WestCapitolAvenue,Suite340 LittleRock,AR72201-2936 Tel:501-296-1802 www.armedicalboard.org
NationalBoardforCertificationinOccupationalTherapy OneBankStreetSuite300 Gaithersburg,MD20877
Tel:301-990-7979 www.nbcot.org
ProfessionalCurriculum
Thecurriculumisofferedtoselectedindividuals.Aftersuccessfulcompletionoftherequiredcredits,the studentmayqualifyforoccupationaltherapyassistantgraduationcandidacy.AnAssociateofApplied ScienceinOccupationalTherapyAssistantfromtheUniversityofArkansas-PulaskiTechnicalCollege isearnedupongraduation Inaddition,graduatesearnacertificateofcompletionfromtheBHCLRSOTA
Thecurriculumdesignreflectsthemissionandphilosophyoftheinstitutionsandprovidesthebasisfor programplanning,implementation,andevaluation Thedesignidentifieseducationalobjectivesand directsselectionofcontent,scope,andsequencingofcoursework
Thecurriculumconsistsofseven(7)generaleducation,artandsciencecourses,andfourteen(14) technicalcoursesspecifictotheoccupationaltherapyprofessionandpractice One(1)courseinSpiritual PerspectivesisincludedtoreflecttheBaptistHealthculture NewStudentOrientationprecedesthefirst semesterofcoursestoorientindividualstoBaptistHealthandstudentlifeatBHCLR-SOTA
Thecurriculumtotaloftwenty-two(22)courses,providingseventy(70)credits,reflectsabroad
foundationoftheliberalartsandsciences.Thisfoundationofthebiological,physical,andsocialand behavioralsciencessupportstheknowledgeofoccupationaltherapyasitrelatestothelifecycle.
Thecurriculumdesignreflectsalayeredlearningapproachandatcompletionofeachsemester,the studentmusthavedemonstratedthespecifiedcompetenciesforthatsemesterinordertoprogresstothe nextsemesterofstudy
TotalDegreeCredits: 70Credits
Systemcoursenumbers Creditawardedbyprogramaffiliate,UniversityofArkansas-PulaskiTechnical
CourseDescriptions BOTA1114/OTAP 11114
FoundationalConceptofOT 4CreditHours
Anintroductiontothefundamentalconceptsandaspectsofoccupationaltherapyphilosophy,goals, valuesandethicsisprovided Theuniquenatureofoccupationasitisviewedbytheprofessionandthe roleofoccupationaltherapyinthehealthcarecommunityisexplored Theuseofactivityanalysisis introducedandtheroleofgroupdynamicsisinvestigated Anunderstandingoftheworkingrelationship oftheoccupationaltherapistandtheoccupationaltherapyassistantisgained Documentationskillsand theuseofprofessionalliteratureareintroduced Theteaching-learningprocessisexploredandactivities ofdailylivingtrainingaswellastransfertrainingareaddressed Classexperiencesincludebutarenot limitedtolecture,groupactivities,labpracticumsandclinicalexperiences Prerequisite:Admissioninto theBHCLR-SOTA Co-requisites: BOTA1112BOTA1213 BOTA1233 Thecourseincludesthe followingnumberofcontacthours:Theory–45;andSkillsLaboratory-30;foratotalof75contacthours
BOTA1112/OTAP 11102
LevelIFieldworkI 2CreditHours
Supervisedclinicalexperienceinwhichastudentengagesinobservation,communicationand professionalbehaviorskillsinvarioussettingsincludingmedical,rehabilitationandcommunitymodels Prerequisite:AdmissiontoBHCLR-SOTA.Co-requisites: BOTA1114.BOTA1213.BOTA1233. The courseincludesthefollowingnumberofcontacthours:Theory–10;andClinicalLaboratory-80;fora totalof90contacthours.
BOTA1213/OTAP 12133
HumanDevelopment
3CreditHours
Acomprehensiveviewofhumanlifefromconceptiontodeathisexamined.Emphasisisplacedonthe uniquecharacteristicsofeachphaseoflifeandtheimplicationsforoccupationaltherapyduringeach phase.Prerequisite:AdmissionintotheBHCLR-SOTA.Co-requisites: BOTA1114,BOTA1112,BOTA 1233.Thecourseincludesthefollowingnumberofcontacthours:Theory-45contacthours.
BOTA1233/OTAP 12303
DiseaseProcessesforOTA
3CreditHours
Anintroductiontothestudyofthenatureandcauseofselecteddiseasesisprovided.Changesinbody structure,function,andtheresultingconditionsareexamined.Occupationaltherapyinterventionsare emphasized.Prerequisite:AdmissionintotheBHCLR-SOTA.Co-requisites: BOTA1114,BOTA1112, BOTA1213.Thecourseincludesthefollowingnumberofcontacthours:Theory-45contacthours.
BOTA1214/OTAP 12113
AdultEvaluation&InterventionPlanning
4CreditHours
Thetheories,modelsofpractice,andframesofreferencethatunderlieoccupationaltherapypracticewill beexamined Theroleoftheoccupationaltherapyassistantintheassessmentandevaluationprocesswith adultswillbeexploredandpracticalapplicationofdatagathering,screening,andevaluationareprovided Selectedevaluationandassessmentproceduresutilizedwithadultswillbelearned Activityanalysisand documentationskillswillbefurtherdeveloped Thedynamicsofoccupationandpurposefulactivitywill beexplored Classexperiencesincludebutarenotlimitedtolecture,groupactivities,labpracticumand clinicalexperiences Prerequisite:Gradeof“C”orhigherinallpreviousBOTAcourses Co-requisites: BOTA1312,BOTA1223,BOTA1222,BOTA1101 Thecourseincludesthefollowingnumberof contacthours:Theory–45;andSkillsLaboratory-30;foratotalof75contacthours
BOTA1222/OTAP 12202
PediatricEvaluation&InterventionPlanning 2CreditHours
Thetheories,modelsofpractice,andframesofreferencethatunderliepediatricoccupationaltherapy practicewillbeexamined Theroleoftheoccupationaltherapyassistantintheassessmentandevaluation processwillbeexploredandpracticalapplicationofdatagathering,screening,andevaluationare provided Selectedevaluationandassessmentprocedureswillbelearned Activityanalysisand documentationskillswillbefurtherdeveloped Thedynamicsofoccupationandpurposefulactivitywill beexplored Classexperiencesincludebutarenotlimitedtolecture,groupactivities,labpracticumand clinicalexperiences Prerequisite:Gradeof“C”orhigherinallpreviousBOTAcourses Co-requisites: BOTA1223,BOTA1214,BOTA1312,BOTA1101 Thecourseincludesthefollowingnumberof contacthours:Theory–15;andSkillsLaboratory-30;foratotalof45contacthours
BOTA1223/OTAP 12113
FunctionalAnatomy 3CreditHours
Anintroductiontothehumanbodybasicfunctionisprovided Contentpresentedfocuseson:centraland peripheralnervoussystems;musculoskeletalsystem;theneurologicalsystem;andunderstandinghuman movement Prerequisite:Gradeof“C”orhigherinallpreviousBOTAcourses Co-requisites: BOTA 1214,BOTA1312,BOTA1222,BOTA1101 Thecourseincludesthefollowingnumberofcontact hours:Theory–30;andSkillsLaboratory–30;foratotalof60contacthours
BOTA1312/OTAP 13102
LevelIFieldworkII
2CreditHours
Supervisedclinicalexperienceinwhichastudentengagesinobservation,communication,professional behavior,activityanalysisandbeginningclinicalreasoningandtherapeuticinterventionskillsinvarious settingsincludingmedical,rehabilitationandcommunitymodels. Prerequisite:Gradeof“C”orhigherin allpreviousBOTAcourses.Co-requisites: BOTA1212,BOTA1224,BOTA1233,BOTA1213. The courseincludesthefollowingnumberofcontacthours:Theory–10;andClinicalLaboratory-80;fora totalof90contacthours.
SP1101/OTAP11001
SpiritualPerspectivesinHealthCare
1CreditHour
Thecourseprovidesaholistic,Christian-basedapproachincreatingawarenessandunderstandingabout; 1)one’sownbeliefsystem;2)thespiritualneedsofpatients;3)methodologiesofspiritualcarefor patients,and4)worldreligionsandreligiouspracticesspecificallyastheyrelatetodeliveryofhealthcare. Co-requisites: BOTA1223,BOTA1214,BOTA1312,BOTA1222. Thecourseincludesthefollowing numberofcontacthours:Theory–15contacthours.
BOTA2314/OTAP 23104
AdultInterventionImplementation
4CreditHours
Engagementinpracticalapplicationandimplementationoftreatmenttechniquesandinterventions utilizedwithadultclientswilltakeplace Theuseofoccupationthroughoutthetreatmentprocesswillbe emphasized Adaptationofself,tools,andtheenvironmentduringtreatmentwillbediscussed Documentationskillswillbefurtherdevelopedastheypertaintodischargeplanningandclienteducation materials Clientandfamilyeducationwillbeaddressed Classexperienceswillincludebutarenot limitedtolecture,groupactivities,labexperiencesandclinicalobservations Prerequisite:Gradeof“C” orhigherinallpreviousBOTArequiredcourses Co-requisites: BOTA2343,BOTA2312,BOTA2313
Thecourseincludesthefollowingnumberofcontacthours:Theory–45;andSkillsLaboratory-30;fora totalof75contacthours
BOTA2313/OTAP 23113
PediatricInterventionImplementation
3CreditHours
Studentsengageinpracticalapplicationandimplementationofpediatricinterventions Theuseof occupationandadaptationofself,tools,andtheenvironmentduringthetreatmentareemphasized Documentationskillsspecifictopediatricsettingsarefurtherdeveloped Educationandconsultation acrosspediatricsettingsareaddressed Classexperiencesincludebutarenotlimitedtolecture,group activities,labexperiencesandclinicalobservations Prerequisite:Gradeof“C”orhigherinallprevious BOTArequiredcourses Co-requisites: BOTA2343,BOTA2312,BOTA2314 Thecourseincludesthe followingnumberofcontacthours:Theory–30;andSkillsLaboratory-30;foratotalof60contacthours
BOTA2343/OTAP 23403
ProfessionalDevelopment
3CreditHours
Managementskills,self-directedlearning,understandingofstateandfederalregulatoryandlegislative bodies,reimbursementissues,professionalresponsibilityinfieldwork,professionalliteratureandethical decisionmakingareamongthetopicsaddressedinthiscourse Interviewskills,jobsearchandapplication skills,licensurerequirements,continuingeducationandcertificationexaminationpreparationand registrationarealsocovered Prerequisite:Gradeof“C”orhigherinallpreviousBOTArequiredcourses Co-requisites: BOTA2312,BOTA2314,BOTA2313 Thecourseincludesthefollowingnumberof contacthours:Theory–45,foratotalof45contacthours
BOTA2312/OTAP 23102
LevelIFieldworkIII
2CreditHours
Supervisedclinicalexperienceinwhichastudentengagesinobservation,communication,professional behavior,activityanalysis,clinicalreasoningandtherapeuticinterventionskillsinvarioussettings includingmedical,rehabilitationandcommunitymodels.Prerequisite:Gradeof"C"orhigherinall previousBOTArequiredcourses.Co-requisites: BOTA2314,BOTA2313,BOTA2343. Thecourse includesthefollowingnumberofcontacthours:Theory–10;andClinicalLaboratory-80foratotalof90 contacthours.
BOTA2416/OTAP 24106
LevelIIFieldworkI
6CreditHours
Eightweekfulltimeclinicalexperienceisconductedunderthesupervisionofalicensedoccupational therapistoracertifiedoccupationaltherapyassistant.Prerequisite:Gradeof“C”orhigherinallprevious BOTArequiredcourses.Experiencemustbecompletedwithin18monthsofcompletionofthedidactic portionofthecoursework.Thecourseincludesthefollowingnumberofcontacthours:Clinical Laboratory-270contacthours.
BOTA2426/OTAP 24206
LevelIIFieldworkII
6CreditHours
EightweekfulltimeclinicalexperienceisconductedunderthesupervisionofalicensedOccupational TherapistoracertifiedOccupationalTherapyAssistant Prerequisite:Gradeof“C”orhigherinall previousBOTArequiredcourses Experiencemustbecompletedwithin18monthsofcompletionofthe didacticportionofthecoursework Thecourseincludesthefollowingnumberofcontacthours:Clinical Laboratory–270contacthours
ProgramTotals ABHESEducationalEffectivenessOutcomes
DatacalculatedperABHESstandards;annualreportingperiodisJuly1–June30
ACOTEEducationalEffectivenessOutcomes
TheBHCLR-SOTAmakesavailabletothegeneralpublic,applicantsandstudents,thefollowing information:
*Includesonegraduatefromthe2022-2023
SCHOOL OF PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN History
TheBHCLR-PatientCareTechnicianProgram(BHCLR-PCT)wasestablishedin2022.Theneedto buildastrongerhealthcareteaminArkansaswasnevermoreprevalentthantheyearofthe2020 COVID-19pandemic.Studentsgainknowledgeintheareasofpatientcare,phlebotomyand electrocardiograms.Inthisprogram,graduateshavetheabilitytoapplytositforPatientCareTechnician NationalCertification.Withthesetools,PCTgraduatesarecrucialassetstothehealthcareteam.
MissionStatement
BaptistHealthCollegeLittleRock,apartofBaptistHealthMedicalCenter-LittleRock,shapesthehealth ofArkansansbyeducatingandmentoringhealthcareprofessionalswithexcellenceandChristian compassion.
BHCLR-PCTprovidesalearningenvironmenttothestudentthroughclassroomtheory,skillslaboratory andclinicalexperienceswhichareinclusiveoftheBaptistHealthValuesofService,Honesty,Respect, StewardshipandPerformancewithacommitmenttoprovidingqualitypatientcare.
Philosophy
BHCLR-PCT,asaneducationalunitofBaptistHealthCollegeLittleRock,supportstheBaptistHealth Philosophy,Belief,Mission,Values,andVisionStatement Theprogramstrivestopreparegraduateswho demonstrateprofessionalbehaviorsintheroleofPatientCareTechnician Emphasiswillbeplacedon communicationskillsandinterpersonalrelationshipsonthehealthcareteam Educationincludes classroom,skillslaboratory,andclinicallearningexperienceswhichwillensuretheacquisitionof knowledgeandskillsnecessarytoprovidequalitypatientcare
TheBHCLR-PCTfacultyiscommittedtoprovidinganenvironmentwhichenablesthelearnertoacquire theknowledgeandskillsneededbythePatientCareTechnician Thefacultystrivestorecognizeand acceptthedifferencesinneedsandlearningabilitiesoftheindividualstudent Webelieveeducationisa life-longprocessandthedynamicnatureofhealthcarecauseseducationtobeacontinuousprocess
Values
Service-studentsareexpectedtohaveadesireandcommitmenttoserveothers
Honesty-studentsareexpectedtoadheretothemoralvaluesoffairness,integrityandhonorinall relationships
Respect–studentsareexpectedtotreatallindividualswithcourtesy,thoughtfulnessanddignity, compassionandconcern
Stewardship–studentsareexpectedtousetalentsandresourcesinaneffectiveandefficientmanner. Performance–studentsareexpectedtoperformatthehighestpossiblelevelbutneverattheexpenseof thevaluesoftheorganization.Thisincludesinitiative,dedication,talentandknowledgetemperedby commonsense.Innovationandprogressshouldprevailovercomplacencyandmediocrity.
Goal
BHCLR-PCTiscommittedtopreparingcompetent,job-readyPatientCareTechniciangraduatesfor Arkansasemployers,includingthesupportinginstitutionsandthecommunityasawhole,throughthe highstandardsofeducation,training,fieldworkandprofessionaldevelopmentopportunitiesfor students.
Purpose
ThepurposeoftheBaptistHealthCollegeLittleRock–SchoolofPatientCareTechnicianistoprovide aneducationalexperiencethatpreparesstudentstoenterthefieldasentrylevelPatientCareTechnicians.
AcademicCalendars PatientCareTechnicianFall2025
ClassesBegins*
Cohort#1:July7,2025
Cohort#2:August18,2025
Cohort#3:September29,2025
Cohort#4:November10,2025
EndofSemester
Cohort#1:August8,2025
Cohort#2:September19,2025
Cohort#3:October31,2025
Cohort#4:December12,2025
Commencement December13,2025
PatientCareTechnicianSpring2026
ClassesBegins*
Cohort#1:January5,2026
Cohort#2:February16,2026
Cohort#3:March30,2026
Cohort#4:May11,2026
EndofSemester
Cohort#1:February6,2026
Cohort#2:March20,2026
Cohort#3:May1,2026
Cohort#4:June12,2026
Commencement June13,2026
*PleasenotethatattendanceatOrientationismandatoryandanindividualmustregisterandcomplete financialarrangementsthroughthebusinessofficepriortoattendingOrientationandclasses.Only BHCLR–PCTstudentsareexpectedtoattend Nochildrenorfamilymembers,please Selected applicantswillreceivearegistrationpacketpriortoWelcomeDayandmustsubmittherequired registrationformtotheRegistrarpriortoattendingWelcomeDay
AcademicProgress Academicprogressinthetheorycomponentisdeterminedbyuseofthegradingscaleasidentifiedinthe AcademicInformationsectionoftheCatalog ClinicalLaboratoryand/orSkillsLaboratorygradingscale isusedasfollows:
QualityPerformanceRating RatingSymbol
SatisfactoryProgress SP
UnsatisfactoryProgress UP
IncompleteProgress IP
NotApplicable NA
NotObserved NO
OpportunityNotAvailable ONA
Ingeneral,theorycomponentachievementismeasuredbyone(1)comprehensivefinalexaminationand four(4)reviewassignments.Clinicalandskillslaboratorycomponentsachievementismeasuredby evaluationofestablishedindicators.Thestudentmustachieveaminimumfinalgradeof“C”,77%,inthe PatientCareTechniciancoursetheorycomponentand“S”,Satisfactory,intheclinicalandskills laboratorycomponentinordertopassthecourse.Astudentnotachievingtherequiredgradeissubjectto theacademiccorrectiveactionpolicies.
ApplicationDeadline
Deadlinesforfilecompletioncanbereviewedatwww.bhclr.eduonthePCTAcademicOverviewPage. BHCLR–PCTwillcontinuetooperateunderrollingadmissionsandapplicantsareconsideredfor
admissionastheirfilesbecomecomplete.Asaresult,applicationsatorneartheirdeadlinesare consideredonaspace-availablebasis.
ApplicationRequirements Applicationrequirementsincludesatisfactorycompletionofapplicationrequirementsasidentifiedinboth theApplicant&AdmissionsectionandschoolspecificsectionoftheCatalog Completionofthe applicationrequirementsisrequiredbeforetheapplicantfileisreviewedbytheSelectionCommittee Completionoftheapplicationprocessdoesnotguaranteeselection/admissionintotheprogram
1 ABHCLRapplicantmustbeahighschoolgraduateorhaveaGEDpriortotheprogramstart date
2 ABHCLRapplicantmustsubmitanofficialHighSchoolorGEDtranscript
3 Pleasenotethattheseareminimumrequirementsandapplicantsarerankedaccordingto academiccriteria
Attendance Theprogramisaresidentialprogramofstudy Regularandpromptattendanceisrequired Student attendanceiscumulativeandisrecordedfortheentirelengthoftheprogram Attendanceandspecific requirementsarepublishedintheprogrammatichandbookandcoursesyllabi Excessiveabsencesand/or tardieswillresultincorrectiveactionuptoandincludingsuspensionand/ordismissalfromtheprogram Studentinabilitytocorrectexcessiveabsencesand/ortardinesswillresultinactionbeingtakenonthe student’senrollment,whichmayrequirethestudenttoapplyforreentryintotheprogram. Studentabsencefromclinicalmayrequireclinicalmake-up,forafee,priortoprogression.Facultyhave thediscretioninpermittingthestudenttomake-upclinicalwork.Thestudent’sfollow-throughwith policyregardingattendance,previousattendancerecordsandacademicprogresswillbeconsideredwhen facultymakesthisdecision.Afeeischargedtooffsettheschool’sexpenseassociatedwithmake-up clinicaltime.Thefeeiswaivedforexcusedabsenceduetocourtappearances,militarydutyandapproved funeralleaveforanimmediatefamilymember.
CertificateofCompletion UponcompletionofcourseandgraduationfromtheBaptistHealthCollegeLittleRock-Schoolof PatientCareTechnician,thestudentwillearnaCertificateofProficiencyfromBHCLRandiseligibleto applytositforthecertificationexaminationthroughtheNationalCenterforCompetencyTestingin CertifiedPatientCareTechnician.Fordetailedinformationregardingtheeligibilityrequirementsforthe NCCTcertification,pleasevisithttps://www.ncctinc.com/certifications
ClassandClinicalRotations
ClassesareusuallyscheduledMondaythroughFriday,8:00am–4:30pm,unlessotherwisescheduledon semestercalendars AclassscheduleisprovidedduringOrientation ThePatientCareTechniciancourse includesclinicallaboratoriestaughtconcurrentlywithlecturetopics Thisapproachprovidesstudents hands-onexperienceandvisualreinforcementoftheprincipleslearnedintheclassroom Skills Laboratoryrotationsarescheduledbytheprogramfaculty Clinicalrotationsare8:00am-4:00pm, unlessotherwisenotifiedprior
ClinicalLaboratoryAffiliations
TheBaptistHealthCollegeofLittleRock-SchoolofPatientCareTechnicianaffiliateswithseveral facilitiesinthecentralArkansasareatoofferabroadrangeofclinicallearningexperiences The followingfacilitiesmaybeused:BaptistHealthMedicalCenter-LittleRock,BaptistHealthMedical CenterNorthLittleRock,PracticePlusClinics,ArkansasCardiology,andotherselectedfacilities
CostoftheProgram
TotalcostoftheprogramispublishedontheCostPlanandislocatedonlineatwwwbhclredu
CreditHours
Eachrequiredcourseintheprofessionalcurriculumreflectsacredithourvalue.BHCLRusesthecredit hourformulaidentifiedintheAcademicInformationsectionoftheCatalog
CreditbyExamination
SeeApplicationandAdmissionSection
EducationalPlansandPromotion
Astudent’seducationalplanservesasaguideforthesequencingofthecoursesrequiredintheprogram ofstudy TheRegistrar,ProgramDirector,AssociateDeanorDeandevelopstheplanbeforetheselected applicantenrolls ChangesintheplanmayberequestedbycontactingtheRegistrarorappropriate ProgramDirector,AssociateDeanorDean ThestudentmusthavetheRegistrarorProgramDirector, AssociateDeanorDean’sapprovalpriortothedeviationfromtheeducationalplan Deviationfromthe educationalplanmayjeopardizeenrollmentandcompletionoftheprogramofstudy
EndofProgramStudentLearningOutcomes
TheprogramobjectivesexemplifytheBaptistHealthChristianValuesofService,Honesty,Respect, Stewardship,andPerformance: Theoutcomesofthisprogramare:
1. Tocreateacultureofcompassionatecarebylisteningtoourpatients,respondingtotheirneeds withpromptattentiveness,andtakingtheinitiativeneededtomeettheneedsofthepatientand healthcareteam.
2. Todeveloptheskillsneededforprofessionalcommunicationwithadiversepatientpopulation.
3. Toperforminfectioncontrolpracticesinahealthcaresetting.
4. Tomastertheskillsofphlebotomy.
5. Toperform12-leadelectrocardiograms,ambulatorymonitoring,andtelemetry.
EntranceDate
TheentrancedatesarereflectedontheSchoolCalendarhereinpresentedinthisportionoftheCatalog. StudentsarenotifiedwhenreceivingtheiracceptanceinformationoftheWelcomeDayDate,Orientation DayDate,andtheregistrationprocessforthebeginningoftheschoolyear.
EntryRequirements
Fulfillmentofentryrequirementsincludessatisfactorycompletionofentryrequirementsasidentifiedin theApplicant&AdmissionsectionoftheCatalog. ImmunizationandTuberculinTestinginformationcan befoundintheApplicantandAdmissioninformationsectionoftheCatalog. Selectedapplicantsqualify forentryandregistrationforcoursesthroughfulfillmentofallentryrequirements.
EssentialFunctions Essentialfunctions,asestablishedbytheschool,areskills,abilities,andcompetenciesthatmustbe demonstratedbyastudentonadmissionandthroughouttheprogram BaptistHealthCollege’s professionalhealthcareeducationprogramexpectseachstudenttoattainandintegratethenecessary knowledgeandskills,combinedwiththedevelopmentandapplicationofsoundjudgment,tosuccessfully providesemi-autonomousandcollaborativecareforindividualswithinthescopeofpracticedefinedby theirprogramofstudy
InordertoprogressasastudentinBaptistHealthCollegeLittleRock(BHCLR)-SchoolofPatientCare Technicianandsuccessfullycompletethecourseofstudytobecomeahealthcareprofessional,astudent mustdemonstrateeachoftherequiredEssentialFunctions SatisfactorydemonstrationoftheEssential Functionssignifiesthatastudentmeetstheacademicrequirementsandpossessesthetechnicalskillsto
engageineducationalactivitiesintheclassroomandclinicalsettinginamannerthatwouldnotposea dangertootherstudents,patients,orthepublic.
ThefollowingEssentialFunctionsarerequiredofstudentsthroughoutenrollmentintheprogram:
EssentialFunction
1 Observation:
2.Speech/Hearing:
3 PhysicalAbilities/FineMotorTouch:
4 Intellectual/Conceptual/Cognitive
5.Communication/Behavior
Description
● Beabletoseeandreadprintedmaterials includingbutnotlimitedto,orders,testresults, charts,graphs,instrumentprintouts,clinical documents,coursematerials,andcomputer screens.
● Canvisuallyobservepatientsandthepatient’s environment.
● Havegoodvision.
● Canspeakclearlyandbeunderstood.
● Abletohearandinterpretvoicesaswellasloud, soft,ormuffledsounds.
● Capableofwalking,liftinginexcessof50lbs, pushing,pulling,reaching,sittingandstanding forlongperiodsoftimewhennecessary Can alsomoveheavyobjectsbybending,stooping, reachingormovingsidetoside
● Havetheuseoffingersforfinemotordexterity and manipulatingsmallobjects,etc
● Cangatherinformation(ex: temperature)by usingthesenseoftouch.
● Physicallyabletoworkonorwithequipment followingpropertraining.
● Havephysicaluseofallofthefollowing: fingers,hands,arms,feet,legs,backandneck
● Abletodobasicmathematicalcalculations(add, subtract,multiply,divide)
● Canrecognizeemergencysituationsandtake appropriateactionsastaught
● Abletocomprehendandprocessverbaland writteninformation
● Abletoorganizeandprioritizejobtasks
● Caneffectivelyread,write,andverbally communicateintheEnglishlanguage.
● Havetheabilitytolegiblycommunicatein writingusingtheEnglishlanguage.
● Possesstheabilitytoassessorinterpret non-verbalcommunicationsuchasfacial expressions,handsignalsforhelp,etc.
● Capableofdemonstratingandmaintaining
psychologicalandemotionalstability
● Willingandabletobehaveinaprofessionaland respectfulmanner
● Willingandabletocomplywiththe BaptistHealthValues:Service,Honesty, Respect,StewardshipandPerformance
● Willing and able to follow all expectations, policiesandproceduresoutlinedbythecollege
● Be able to follow organizational policies which maintainsafetyforpatient(s),self,andothers
GraduateStatusandRequirements
Completionoftheprogramofstudyandgraduationassureseligibilitytositforcertificationexamasa CertifiedPatientCareTechnician Graduationisdependentonthestudent’sfulfillmentofthespecific schoolrequirementsandofficiallyoccursondateofcompletionverification:
● Fulfillallprogressionandpromotioncriteria;
● Cooperateinthetakingofclassandindividualphotosessionsarrangedbytheschool;
● SuccessfulcompletionoftheProgramofStudy;
● Satisfactorydemonstrationofprogramobjectives,essentialfunctionsandtechnicalstandards
LengthofProgram
Theprogramofstudyincludesfive(5)weeksofinstruction
MethodofDelivery
ThePCTprogramisaresidentialprogram.PleaseseetheAcademicInformationsectionofthiscatalog fordetailedinformationanddisclosuresrelatedtothismethodofdelivery.
ReentryRequirements
Pleaseseetheacademicsectionofthiscatalogforreentryinformation.
Registration
Studentsarenotifiedwhenreceivingtheiracceptanceinformationoftheregistrationprocessforthe beginningoftheschoolyear.
SelectionCommittee
TheSelectionCommitteereviewsandconsidersthecompletedapplicantfileonanindividualbasisfor selectionafterallrequiredapplicationmaterialsarereceived.
SelectionProcess
TheSelectionCommitteereviewscompletequalifiedapplicantfilesanddeterminesclassselectionbased onprogramrequirementsandapplicantqualifications Eachqualifiedapplicant’sfileisreviewedbythe SelectionCommitteethroughanindividualized,competitiveandnondiscriminatoryprocessbyusingan identifiedprocessforranking
Selectionforentryisonacompetitivebasis,asopposedtoafirstcomefirstservebasis,andeach qualifyingapplicantisrankedaccordingtohis/hertotalpercentscoreasidentifiedontheApplicant RatingFormwhichisderivedfromanapplicant’squalifications Selectionofqualifiedapplicantsoccurs duringthetermpriortothebeginningclassdeadlineandprogressesuntiltherespectiveclasshasreached itsmaximumcapacity
Applicantsareselectedforadmissionbasedonthetotalpercentscoreascomparedtoapredetermined qualifyingscore Selectedapplicantsarenotifiedbymailandarerequiredtosubmitaregistrationfeebya predetermineddatetoreserveaslotintheclass
Alternatestatusdoesnotguaranteeafuturepositioninthenextenteringclassoranyfutureclass.The individualmustcontacttheAdmissionsOfficeandrequestthattheirfilebekeptactiveforfutureclasses. Iftimesincethelastinquiryisgreaterthanonecalendaryear,theindividualmustupdatethefileas requestedbytheschool
Incompleteapplicantfilesarenotreviewedforselection,andarenot“carriedover”totheupcoming applicantpool Ifthetimesincelastapplicantcommunicationisgreaterthanone(1)calendaryearfrom currentJanuary1,theapplicantfileisconsideredon“inactive”statusandismaintainedaccordingto BHCLRApplicantRecordPolicy
ProfessionalCurriculum Thecurriculumisorganizedintofive(5)weeks,andleadstoacertificateofcompletionatgraduation A studentenrolledintheprogramcurriculumisrequiredtohaveatotalofsixandahalf (65)creditsto completetheprogram Aftersuccessfulcompletionofsixandahalf (65)credits,thestudentmayqualify forgraduatecandidacy
PatientCareTechnician
Total
CourseDescriptions
PCT1106
PatientCareTechnician 6.5CreditHours
Thiscourseintroducesbasicprinciples,skillsandconceptsneededtoparticipateonthehealthcareteamas aPatientCareTechnician.ThecoursecontentintroducestheroleofthePatientCareTechnician,and includesbasiccare,communicationskills,accountability,documentation,legalandethicalconcepts,and basicself-awareness.
Thecoursebuildsonprinciples,skillsandconceptsbyincludingthefollowingareas:
● ProfessionalDevelopment
● DirectPatientCare
● PhlebotomyBasics
● EKGBasics
● CumulativeClinicalExperiences
Professionaldevelopmentandgrowthisdemonstratedthroughthepracticeofsoftskills,teambuilding exercises,andtherapeuticcommunicationtechniques.Studentswilllearnaboutthespiritualneedsof clientsandfamilieswhilemeetingthediverseneedsoftheclientpopulation.
Phlebotomyskillsandconceptsareintroducedthroughvenipunctureandcannulation,labdrawsfor diagnostictesting,transfusionandprocedures,labequipment,andspecimenhandling.Specialemphasisis placedonclientsafetyandinfectionprevention,specimenhandling,andtroubleshooting.
Fundamentalelectrocardiogram(EKG)clientmonitoringtechniquesareintroducedinthelatterpartofthe coursewithfocusoncardiacanatomyandfunctioning,clientcomfortandsafety,electrodeplacementand techniques,troubleshootingandmaintenance
Thefinalportionofthecourseprovidesthestudentwiththeopportunitytoexperienceacumulative clinicalexperiencethatbringstogetherallofthenewlyacquiredskillsets,knowledgeandprinciplesof
patientcare,EKG,andphlebotomywhiledemonstratingprofessionalismandmakingasignificant contributiontoclientcareandthehealthcareteam.
Thecourseincludesthefollowingnumberofcontacthours:Theory–65;ClinicalLaboratory–96;and SkillsLaboratory–75;foratotalof1685contacthours PCT1106isaresidentialcourseinwhichall instructionisdeliveredinatraditional,face-to-facesetting
STUDENTOUTSIDEPREPARATION:
Studentsarerequiredtousethelecturescheduleprovidedtoreadandbefamiliarwiththechapterslisted foreachlecturelistedaswellascompleteanyhandoutspriortoarrivingforlecture Estimatedoutside preparationtimeforlectureandskillslabwithinthiscourseis495hours
PREREQUISITES: AdmissiontoBaptistHealthCollegeLittleRock–SchoolofPatientTechnician programofstudy
COREQUISITES: NA
DAYS/TIME/LOCATION:
Refertotheweeklycoursecalendar
CLINICALSITE(S):
BHMC-LR&BHMC-NLR
COURSEOBJECTIVES/OUTCOMES:
1. Toprovidebasicclientcarewhiledemonstratingnewlyacquiredsoftskills,teambuilding,and professionaldevelopmentwithinthePatientCareTechnician’sscopeofpractice.
2. Developingtherapeuticcommunicationskillswhileinteractingwithandmeetingtheneedsof diverseclientpopulations.
3. Demonstratemasteryofskillsinphlebotomywhileusingaseptictechnique.
4. Demonstrateperformanceofbasic12-leadEKGrecordings,electrodeplacement,troubleshooting andmaintenanceinthehealthcaresetting.
5. Demonstrateproficiencyinperformingmultipleskillsinasafe,professionalandresponsible manner,asaPatientCareTechnicianandasamemberofthehealthcareteam.
REQUIREDCOURSEMATERIALS:
TownsendLittle,K.(2023). Fundamental concepts and skills for the patient care technician.2ndEdition. St,Louis,MO:Elsevier
METHODSOFINSTRUCTION:
CaseStudies
ComputerAssistedInstruction
ContentandTestReview
FacultyDemonstration
FacultyLectures
GroupDiscussion
GroupTesting
Homework/Worksheets
Assignments
LectureObjectives
LectureOutlines
MultimediaPresentations
OutsideReading
StudentGuidedNoteCards RequiredandRecommended Websites
SkillsSimulation
VisualAids
THEORYGRADEANDGRADINGSCALE: Facultyevaluatestudentlearningandassignafinaltheorygradeattheendofthecoursebasedonstudent achievementofcourseoutcomesintheclassroom FinalTheoryGradeisassignedaccordingtothe Gradingscalebelow:
AFinalTheoryGradeof77%oraboveisrequiredforprogression.
SKILLS&CLINICALLABORATORYGRADEANDGRADINGCRITERIA: FacultyevaluatestudentlearningintheSkills&ClinicalLaboratoriesanddeterminefinalskills& clinicallaboratorygradestobeassignedattheendofthecourse.Thegradesarebasedonprofessional facultyjudgmentofthestudent’sachievementofthebehavioralindicators,whichmeasureeachcourse outcome.EachsetofskillsmustbepassedbeforeprogressiontotheClinicalsetting.
Thestudent’sperformanceisassignedaqualityperformanceratingsymbolusingthefollowing:
QualityPerformance
SatisfactoryProgress
UnsatisfactoryProgress
Thefacultyreviewtheratingsymbolassignedtoeachobjectiveoutcomeandafteranalysisdeterminean indicatorfinalrating(IFR)foreachobjectiveoutcome.AnIFRofSPisrequiredinordertoproceed.
ATTENDANCE/PARTICIPATIONREQUIREMENTS: Studentsareexpectedtodisplaycommitmenttotheeducationalprocesswithregularattendancetoall learningactivities.Studentshavetheresponsibilityofnotifyingtheproperfacultywhenanabsence cannotbeavoided.RefertoStudentHandbook:Attendanceforgeneralrequirements.
STUDENTDISABILITYSERVICES: Reasonableaccommodationsforapplicantsandstudentswithdocumenteddisabilitiesaremade,pursuant tofederalandstatelaws Anyapplicantorstudentwithadisabilitywhoneedsaccommodationsmust providethenecessarydocumentationandrequesttheaccommodationspriortothebeginningofthe semester,term,orcourse Theappropriateschoolofficial,theDisabilityServicesSpecialistorthe AcademicandSpiritualCounselor,shallmakethedeterminationregardingreasonableaccommodations Seethe BHCLR Catalog ortheschoolspecificsectionofthe Student Handbook atwwwbhclredu
COURSEANDLECTUREOUTLINE: Lectureoutlinesareavailableonline Studentsmustusetheirindividualpasswordtoaccessanddownload lecturematerials
ProgramTotals
ABHESEducationalEffectivenessOutcomes
Fall2022-Spring2023
Fall2023-Spring2024
ABHESEducationalEffectivenessOutcomes
DatacalculatedperABHESstandards;annualreportingperiodisJuly1–June30.
SCHOOL OF PRACTICAL NURSING History
InresponsetoashortageofPracticalNurses,theBoardofTrusteesofArkansasBaptistHospital approvedtheoperationoftheSchoolofPracticalNursinginJuly1964.InSeptember1964,the curriculumwasapprovedbytheArkansasStateBoardofNursingandthefirstclassbegan.Sincethat time,morethan2000studentshavegraduated.Thesegraduatespracticenursingthroughoutthe continentalUnitedStatesandseveralforeigncountries.InJanuary1990theBaptistHealthCollegeLittle Rock–SchoolofPracticalNursingbecamethefirstPracticalNursingprograminArkansastobegranted initialaccreditationbytheCouncilofPracticalNursingPrograms,AccreditationCommissionfor EducationinNursing(ACEN) InadditiontoACENaccreditationtheschoolisfullyapprovedbythe ArkansasStateBoardofNursing(ASBN)
MissionStatement
TheBHCLR-SchoolofPracticalNursingexiststopreparethegraduatetoparticipateonthehealthcare teambycontributingtothenursingprocesswithinestablishedstandardsofpracticefortheLicensed PracticalNurse.
Theschoolprovidesalearningenvironmenttothestudentthroughclassroomtheory,distanceeducation, nursingskillslaboratoryandclinicalexperienceswhichareinclusiveoftheBaptistHealthValuesof Service,Honesty,Respect,StewardshipandPerformancewithacommitmenttoprovidingqualitypatient care.
Philosophy
TheBHCLR–SchoolofPracticalNursingisanintegralpartofBaptistHealth,recognizingand supportingtheBelief,MissionandValuesstatementsofthesponsoringinstitution
We,thefaculty,believethattheindividualisaphysiological,psychological,andsociologicalbeingwho isworthyofconsideration,respectanddignity Physical,emotional,socialandspiritualneedsexistin healthandillness,andchangesinanyofthesebasicneedswillinfluencethetotalindividual.Meetingthe individual’sbasicneedspromoteshealthandwellness,maintainshumandignityandenhancesthesense ofwell-being.
Webelievesocietyiscomposedofindividualswhosharemutualinterdependenceforsurvivaland well-being.Allsocietieshavecomplexculturesmadeupofvariouslifestyles,traditionsandvalueswhich mustbeacknowledgedinhealthcare.Eachmemberofsocietyisauniquebeingandhaspersonalized needs.
Webelievenursingistheimplementationofspecificknowledgeandskillstopromoteandmaintainhealth ortomeetindividualneedsduringperiodsofillnessorinjury.Eachpractitionerisaccountablefora systematicapproachtoproblem-solvingwithoutregardtoage,color,creed,physicalchallenges,gender, maritalstatus,nationalorigin,race,orreligion.
Webelievepracticalnursingistheprovisionofdirectpatientcareunderthesupervisionofthelicensed physicianand/orregisterednurse.Specificknowledgeandskillsareacquiredthroughaperiodofformal education.TheLicensedPracticalNurseisaccountableforperformingonlythoseactsofnursingfor whichshe/hehasbeeneducated AcompetentPracticalNurseisanimportantpartofthehealthcareteam
Webelievetheteaching-learningprocessisaccomplishedthroughthecooperativeeffortofthefacultyand students Simpletocomplexlearningopportunitiesareprovidedthroughguidedstudiesdevelopedto
meetindividualandspecificneeds.Teachingisaformofinteractivecommunicationwhichoffers opportunitiesforlearning.Learninghasoccurredwhennewknowledge,skillsandattitudeshavecauseda changeinbehavior
Webelievenursingeducationisaprocessofplannedandorganizedlearningexperiencesestablishedto encouragethedevelopmentofknowledge,skillsandattitudesusedtomeetvarioushumanneedsina varietyofsituations
Webelieveeducationisalife-longprocessandthedynamicnatureofhealthcarecauseseducationtobea continuousprocess Eachpractitionerisresponsibleforcontinuingeducationaldevelopmentand professionalgrowthinordertomaintainacurrentbasisforpractice
Goal
Theschooliscommittedtopreparingcompetent,jobreadypracticalnursinggraduatesforArkansas employercustomers,includingthesupportinginstitutionsandthecommunityasawhole,throughthe highstandardsofeducation,training,fieldworkandprofessionaldevelopmentopportunitiesfor students
Purpose
ThepurposeoftheBaptistHealthCollegeLittleRock–SchoolofPracticalNursing(BHCLR-SPN)isto provideaneducationalexperiencethatpreparesstudentstoenterthefieldasentrylevelpracticalnurses
Admissions Academic Calendars
PracticalNursing(Traditional)Fall2025
ClassesBegins July07
LaborDay September1
ThanksgivingBreak November27-28
LastdayofSemester December12
Commencement December13
PracticalNursing(Traditional)Spring2026
ClassesBegins January05
MartinLutherKingJr.Day January19
EndofSemester June12
Commencement June13
PracticalNursing(Concurrent/PNPathway)Fall2025
ClassesBegins August11
ThanksgivingBreak November24-28
LastdayofSemester December19
PracticalNursing(Concurrent/PNPathway)Spring2026
ClassesBegins January07
SpringBreak March19-27
EndofSemester May21
*PleasenotethatattendanceatOrientationismandatoryandanindividualmustregisterandcomplete financialarrangementsthroughthebusinessofficepriortoattendingOrientationandclasses.Only BHCLR–SPNstudentsareexpectedtoattend Nochildrenorfamilymembersplease Selected applicantswillreceivearegistrationpacketpriortoWelcomeDayandmustsubmittherequired registrationformtotheRegistrarpriortoattendingWelcomeDay
Application Deadline
DeadlinesforfilecompletionwillbeNovember15forJanuaryentryandMay15forJulyentry BHCLR –SPNwillcontinuetooperateunderrollingadmissionsandapplicantsareconsideredforadmissionas theirfilesbecomecomplete Asaresult,applicationsatorneartheirdeadlinesareconsideredona space-availablebasis
Application Requirements
Applicationrequirementsincludesatisfactorycompletionofapplicationrequirementsasidentifiedinboth theApplicant&AdmissionsectionandschoolspecificsectionoftheCatalog Completionofthe applicationrequirementsisrequiredbeforetheapplicantfileisreviewedbytheSelectionCommittee Completionoftheapplicationprocessdoesnotguaranteeselection/admissionintotheprogram
1 ABHCLRapplicantmustbeahighschoolgraduateorhaveaGEDpriortotheprogramstart date.Pleasenotethattheseareminimumrequirementsandapplicantsarerankedaccordingto academiccriteria.
2. TheATITEASentranceexamisrequiredwitha50%minimumand55%preferredcomposite score.
CreditbyExamination
SeeApplicationandAdmissionSection
EntranceDate
TheentrancedatesarereflectedontheSchoolCalendarhereinpresentedinthisportionoftheCatalog. StudentsarenotifiedwhenreceivingtheiracceptanceinformationoftheWelcomeDayDate,Orientation DayDate,andtheregistrationprocessforthebeginningoftheschoolyear.
EntryRequirements
Fulfillmentofentryrequirementsincludessatisfactorycompletionofentryrequirementsasidentifiedin theApplicant&AdmissionsectionoftheCatalog. ImmunizationandTuberculinTestinginformationcan befoundintheApplicantandAdmissioninformationsectionoftheCatalog. Selectedapplicantsqualify forentryandregistrationforcoursesthroughfulfillmentofallentryrequirements.
EssentialFunctions
Essentialfunctions,asestablishedbytheschool,areskills,abilities,andcompetenciesthatmustbe demonstratedbyastudentonadmissionandthroughouttheprogram BaptistHealthCollege’s professionalhealthcareeducationprogramexpectseachstudenttoattainandintegratethenecessary knowledgeandskills,combinedwiththedevelopmentandapplicationofsoundjudgment,tosuccessfully providesemi-autonomousandcollaborativecareforindividualswithinthescopeofpracticedefinedby theirprogramofstudy
InordertoprogressasastudentinBaptistHealthCollegeLittleRock(BHCLR)-SchoolsofNursingand successfullycompletethecourseofstudytobecomeahealthcareprofessional,astudentmust demonstrateeachoftherequiredEssentialFunctions SatisfactorydemonstrationoftheEssential Functionssignifiesthatastudentmeetstheacademicrequirementsandpossessesthetechnicalskillsto
engageineducationalactivitiesintheclassroomandclinicalsettinginamannerthatwouldnotposea dangertootherstudents,patients,orthepublic.
ThefollowingEssentialFunctionsarerequiredofstudentsthroughoutenrollmentintheprogram:
1 Observation:
2.Speech/Hearing:
3 PhysicalAbilities/FineMotorTouch:
● Abletoseeandreadprintedmaterialsincluding butnotlimitedto,clinicaldocuments,course materials,andcomputerscreens.
● Abletovisuallyobservepatientsandthe patient’senvironment.
● Havegoodvision,orrequiretheuseof glasses/contactsandwearthemwhennecessary.
● Canspeakclearlyandbeunderstood.
● Abletohearandinterpretvoicesaswellasloud, soft,ormuffledsounds.
● Capableofwalking,liftinginexcessof50lbs, pushing,pulling,reaching,sittingandstanding forlongperiodsoftimewhennecessary Can alsomoveheavyobjectsbybending,stooping, reachingormovingsidetoside
● Havetheuseoffingersforfinemotordexterity and manipulatingsmallobjects,etc
● Physicallyabletoworkonorwithequipment followingpropertraining
● Havephysicaluseofallofthefollowing: fingers,hands,arms,feet,legs,backandneck
4.Intellectual/Conceptual/Cognitive
5 Communication/Behavior
● Abletodobasicmathematicalcalculations(add, subtract,multiply,divide).
● Canrecognizeemergencysituationsandtake appropriateactionsastaught.
● Abletocomprehendandprocessverbaland writteninformation.
● Canorganizeandprioritizejobtasks.
● Caneffectivelyread,write,andverbally communicateintheEnglishlanguage
● Havetheabilitytolegiblycommunicatein writingusingtheEnglishlanguage
● Possesstheabilitytoassessorinterpret non-verbalcommunicationsuchasfacial expressions,handsignalsforhelp,etc
● Capableofdemonstratingandmaintaining psychologicalandemotionalstability
● Willingandabletobehaveinaprofessionaland respectfulmanner
ReentryRequirements-PracticalNursing
● Willingandabletocomplywiththe BaptistHealthValues:Service,Honesty, Respect,StewardshipandPerformance
● Willing and able to follow all expectations, policiesandproceduresoutlinedbythecollege
● Be able to follow organizational policies which maintainsafetyforpatient(s),self,andothers
PleaseseetheAcademicSectionofthiscatalogforreentryinformation
Registration
Studentsarenotifiedwhenreceivingtheiracceptanceinformationoftheregistrationprocessforthe beginningoftheschoolyear
SelectionCommittee TheSelectionCommitteereviewsandconsidersthecompletedapplicantfileonanindividualbasisfor selectionafterallrequiredapplicationmaterialsarereceived
SelectionProcess TheSelectionCommitteereviewscompletequalifiedapplicantfilesanddeterminesclassselectionbased onprogramrequirementsandapplicantqualifications Eachqualifiedapplicant’sfileisreviewedbythe SelectionCommitteethroughanindividualized,competitiveandnondiscriminatoryprocessbyusingan identifiedprocessforranking
Selectionforentryisonacompetitivebasis,asopposedtoafirstcomefirstservebasis,andeach qualifyingapplicantisrankedaccordingtohis/hertotalpercentscoreasidentifiedontheApplicant RatingFormwhichisderivedfromanapplicant’squalifications.Selectionofqualifiedapplicantsoccurs duringthetermpriortothebeginningclassdeadlineandprogressesuntiltherespectiveclasshasreached itsmaximumcapacity.
Applicantsareselectedforadmissionbasedonthetotalpercentscoreascomparedtoapredetermined qualifyingscore.Selectedapplicantsarenotifiedbymailandarerequiredtosubmitaregistrationfeebya predetermineddatetoreserveaslotintheclass.
Thoseapplicantsthatmeetcriteriabutarenotselectedareplacedonanalternatelistbyqualifyingrank. Thenumberorrankisassignedthroughaprocessof“highestqualifyingalternate”asanumberone(1) andsoforth.Applicantsonthealternatelistarenotifiedoftheirstatusbymail.Alternatesmaychooseto remainonthealternatelistormaychoosetoretesttheTEAS,attheirownexpense,inanattemptto improvetheirTEASscoreandthuspotentiallyimprovetheirranking.Alternatesthatarenotselecteddo notreceivepreferentialtreatmentforselectionintofutureclasses.
Alternatestatusdoesnotguaranteeafuturepositioninthenextenteringclassoranyfutureclass.The individualmustcontacttheAdmissionsOfficeandrequestthattheirfilebekeptactiveforfutureclasses. Iftimesincethelastinquiryisgreaterthanonecalendaryear,theindividualmustupdatethefileas requestedbytheschool
Incompleteapplicantfilesarenotreviewedforselection,andarenot“carriedover”totheupcoming applicantpool Ifthetimesincelastapplicantcommunicationisgreaterthanone(1)calendaryearfrom currentJanuary1,theapplicantfileisconsideredon“inactive”statusandismaintainedaccordingto BHCLRApplicantRecordPolicy
TransferofCredit TransfercreditisreviewedforapprovalasidentifiedintheApplicant&Admissionsectionofthe Catalog Thefollowingcourse(s)maybeacceptedfortransfercredit: Anatomy&PhysiologyI&II(8credithourstotal),fromanapprovedcollegeoruniversity,maybe approvedfortransfercreditiftakenandcompletedpriortoentryintoSemesterI Transfercreditfor Anatomy&PhysiologyI&IImustreflectaminimumfinalgradeof“C”
AstudentwithapprovedtransfercreditforAnatomy&PhysiologyI(4credithours)musttakeAnatomy &PhysiologyII(4credithours)asaco-requisitecoursewithSemesterI Anatomy&PhysiologyIImust becompletedwithaminimumfinalgradeof“C”priortoentryintoSemesterII
AcademicProgress Academicprogressinthetheorycomponentisdeterminedbyuseofthegradingscaleasidentifiedinthe AcademicsectionoftheCatalog ClinicalLaboratoryand/orNursingSkillsLaboratorygradingscaleis usedasfollows:
Laboratory(Clinicaland/orNursingSkills)GradingScale
QualityRating Rating Satisfactory S
Unsatisfactory U Incomplete I
NotObserved NO
NotApplicable NA
OpportunityNot Available ONA
Ingeneral,theorycomponentachievementismeasuredbywrittenexaminations,quizzes,and assignments.Clinicalandskillslaboratorycomponentsachievementismeasuredbyevaluationof establishedindicators.
Thestudentmustachieveaminimumfinalgradeof“C”,77%,ineachcoursetheorycomponentand“S”, Satisfactory,intheclinicalandskillslaboratorycomponentinordertopassthecourse.Astudentnot achievingtherequiredgradeissubjecttotheacademiccorrectiveactionpolicies.
Attendance
Theprogramisaresidential-blendedprogramofstudy Regularandpromptattendanceisrequired
ClassandClinicalRotations
ClassesareusuallyscheduledMondaythroughThursday,8:00am-4:00pmunlessotherwisescheduled onsemestercalendars
AclassscheduleisprovidedduringOrientation Selectedcourseshaveclinicallaboratoriestaught concurrentlywithlecturetopics Thisapproachprovidesstudentshands-onexperienceandvisual reinforcementoftheprincipleslearnedintheclassroom Laboratoryrotationsarescheduledbythe programfaculty Clinicalrotationsare6:30am-3:00pm,withthepossibilityof3:00pm-11:00pmand 6:30am-7:00pmrotations
TheConcurrent/PNPathwaycourseswillfollowtheLittleRockSchoolDistrictcalendarandstudents willattendclassesontheBHCLRcampusfrom12:30pm-3:30pmunlessotherwisescheduledon
semestercalendars.AclassscheduleisprovidedduringOrientation.Selectedcourseshaveclinical laboratoriestaughtconcurrentlywithlecturetopics.Thisapproachprovidesstudentshands-onexperience andvisualreinforcementoftheprincipleslearnedintheclassroom Laboratoryrotationsarescheduledby theprogramfaculty Clinicalrotationsare12:30pm-3:30pmunlessotherwisescheduledonsemester calendars
CreditHours
Eachrequiredcourseintheprofessionalcurriculumreflectsacredithourvalue BHCLRusesthecredit hourformulaidentifiedintheAcademicInformationsectionoftheCatalog
DeterminationofMaximumCreditHoursExpectedinaSemester
IntheSchoolofPracticalNursing,astudent’stotalsemesterhoursmayberestrictedtolessthan15hours inasemesterofthisprogramifastudentistakingthemaximumamountofhoursavailableaccordingto thecurriculumplan Thenumberofapprovedcredithoursearnedpriortothecurrentsemesterstartdateis subtractedfromthetotalnumberofcredithoursavailableforastudenttoachieveuponcompletionofthe currentsemester Thenumberofrestrictedhoursremainingequalsthemaximumnumberofavailable hoursforastudenttotakeinthecurrentsemester Astudentisnotallowedtoaddadditionalgeneral educationcoursesthatarenotrequiredfortheprogram,noraretheyallowedtoaddnursingcoursesfrom anothersemester
EducationalPlansandPromotion Astudent’seducationalplanservesasaguideforthesequencingofthecoursesrequiredintheprogram ofstudy.Educationalplansreflectallcoursesforenrollednursingstudentsincludinggeneraleducation andnursingcourses;thisplanmustbefollowedbystudentsatalllevels.TheRegistrar,AssociateDeanor Deandevelopstheplanbeforetheselectedapplicantenrolls.Changesintheplanmayberequestedby contactingtheRegistrarorappropriateAssociateDeanorDean.ThestudentmusthavetheRegistrar, AssociateDeanorDean’sapprovalpriortothedeviationfromtheeducationalplan.Deviationfromthe educationalplanmayjeopardizeenrollmentandcompletionoftheprogramofstudy.
GraduateStatusandRequirements CompletionoftheprogramofstudyandgraduationassureseligibilitytoapplyfortheNationalCouncil LicensureExaminationforPracticalNurses(NCLEX-PN).Studentsmustmeettheestablished benchmark,thestudentwillnotbeverifiedandreleasedtotheArkansasStateBoardofNursinguntilthe studentreceivesa“GreenLight”fromtheVirtualATINCLEXReviewCourse.
Graduationisdependentonthestudent’sfulfillmentofthespecificschoolrequirementsandofficially occursondateofcompletionverification:
● Fulfillallprogressionandpromotioncriteria;
● Completethegraduateclearanceprocess;
● Cooperateinthetakingofclassandindividualphotosessionsarrangedbytheschool;
● Completethree(3)communityservicehours;
● SuccessfulcompletionoftheProgramofStudy;
● Satisfactorydemonstrationofprogramoutcomes,essentialfunctionsandtechnicalstandards;
● Receiptoffinal,officialhighschooltranscriptreflectinggraduation(Concurrent/PNPathway only).
LengthofProgram Thetraditionalprogramofstudyisoneacademicyearandincludesforty-four(44)weeksofinstruction. Theconcurrent/PNPathwayprogramofstudyistwoacademicyearsandincludesseventy-four(74) weeksofinstruction.
Licensure SuccessfulcandidatesontheNCLEX-PNarerecognizedasLicensedPracticalNurses,having demonstratedcompetencyandqualityperformanceintheprofession However,personsthathave pleadedguiltyornolocontendereto,orbeenfoundguiltyofanoffenselistedinACA§17-87-312. CriminalbackgroundchecksandACA§17-3-102LicensingRestrictionsBasedonCriminal RecordsintheNursePracticeActoftheStateofArkansas*maynotbeeligibletoreceiveorholda licenseissuedbytheArkansasStateBoardofNursing
GraduationfromBaptistHealthCollegeLittleRock–SchoolofPracticalNursingdoesnotassurethe ArkansasStateBoardofNursing’sapprovaltotakethelicensureexamination * BelowistheACA§ 17-87-312andACA§17-3-102initsentirety
CriminalBackgroundChecksandtheNursePracticeActoftheStateofArkansasforNursing Students
TheNursePracticeActoutlineseligibilityrequirementstositforlicensureinArkansasandisprovided below.
However,personsthathavepleadedguiltyornolocontendereto,orbeenfoundguiltyofanoffenselisted inACA§17-87-312.CriminalbackgroundchecksandACA§17-3-102LicensingRestrictions BasedonCriminalRecordsinthe Nurse Practice Act of the State of Arkansas* maynotbeeligibleto receiveorholdalicenseissuedbytheArkansasStateBoardofNursing.GraduationfromBaptistHealth CollegeLittleRockdoesnotassuretheArkansasStateBoardofNursing’sapprovaltotakethelicensure examination.
Seehttps://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/programs-services/topics/arsbn-criminal-background-checks. * BelowistheACA§17-87-312andACA§17-3-102initsentirety.
17-87-312.Criminalbackgroundchecks.
(a)
(1)Eachfirst-timeapplicantforalicenseissuedbytheArkansasStateBoardofNursingshallapplytothe IdentificationBureauoftheDivisionofArkansasStatePoliceforastateandnationalcriminal backgroundcheck,tobeconductedbytheFederalBureauofInvestigation.
(2)AtthetimeapersonappliestoanArkansasnursingeducationalprogram,theprogramshallnotifythe applicantinwritingoftheprovisionsandrequirementsofthissection.
(b)Thecheckshallconformtotheapplicablefederalstandardsandshallincludethetakingof fingerprints.
(c)TheapplicantshallsignareleaseofinformationtotheboardandshallberesponsibletotheDivision ofArkansasStatePoliceforthepaymentofanyfeeassociatedwiththecriminalbackgroundcheck.
(d)Uponcompletionofthecriminalbackgroundcheck,theIdentificationBureauoftheDivisionof ArkansasStatePoliceshallforwardtotheboardallreleasableinformationobtainedconcerningthe applicant.
(e)Forpurposesofthissection,theboardshallfollowthelicensingrestrictionsbasedoncriminalrecords under§17-3-102
(f)
(1)Theboardmayissueanonrenewabletemporarypermitforlicensuretoafirst-timeapplicantpending theresultsofthecriminalbackgroundcheck
(2)Thepermitshallbevalidfornomorethansix(6)months (g)
(1)AnyinformationreceivedbytheboardfromtheIdentificationBureauoftheDivisionofArkansas StatePoliceunderthissectionshallnotbeavailableforexaminationexceptby:
(A)Theaffectedapplicantforlicensureorhisorherauthorizedrepresentative;or
(B)Thepersonwhoselicenseissubjecttorevocationorhisorherauthorizedrepresentative.
(2)Norecord,file,ordocumentshallberemovedfromthecustodyoftheDivisionofArkansasState Police
(h)Anyinformationmadeavailabletotheaffectedapplicantforlicensureorthepersonwhoselicenseis subjecttorevocationshallbeinformationpertainingtothatpersononly
(i)Rightsofprivilegeandconfidentialityestablishedinthissectionshallnotextendtoanydocument createdforpurposesotherthanthisbackgroundcheck
(j)Theboardshalladoptthenecessaryrulestofullyimplementtheprovisionsofthissection (k)
(1)Theboardmayparticipateatthestateandfederallevelinprogramsthatprovidenotificationofan arrestsubsequenttoaninitialbackgroundcheckthatisconductedthroughavailablegovernmental systems
(2)Theboardmaysubmitanapplicant'sfingerprintstothefederalNextGenerationIdentificationsystem
(3)ThefingerprintsmaybesearchedbyfuturesubmissionstotheNextGenerationIdentificationsystem, includinglatentfingerprintsearches
(4)AnapplicantenrolledintheNextGenerationIdentificationsystemisnotrequiredtore-fingerprint whenasubsequentrequestforastateorfederalcriminalhistorybackgroundcheckisrequiredif:
(A)Alegiblesetoftheapplicant'sfingerprintsisobtainedwhentheapplicantenrollsintheNext GenerationIdentificationsystem;and
(B)TheapplicantissubjecttotheRapBackserviceoftheNextGenerationIdentificationsystem.
(l)TheIdentificationBureauoftheDivisionofArkansasStatePoliceandtheFederalBureauof InvestigationmaymaintainfingerprintsintheIntegratedAutomatedFingerprintIdentificationSystem 17-3-102.Licensingrestrictionsbasedoncriminalrecords.
(a)Anindividualisnoteligibletoreceiveorholdalicenseissuedbyalicensingentityifthatindividual haspleadedguiltyornolocontenderetoorbeenfoundguiltyofanyofthefollowingoffensesbyany courtintheStateofArkansasorofanysimilaroffensebyacourtinanotherstateorofanysimilar offensebyafederalcourt,unlesstheconvictionwaslawfullysealedundertheComprehensiveCriminal RecordSealingActof2013,§16-90-1401etseq,orotherwisepreviouslysealed,pardonedorexpunged underpriorlaw:
(1)Capitalmurderasprohibitedin§5-10-101;
(2)Murderinthefirstdegreeandseconddegreeasprohibitedin§§5-10-102and5-10-103;
(3)Manslaughterasprohibitedin§5-10-104;
(4)Negligenthomicideasprohibitedin§5-10-105;
(5)Kidnappingasprohibitedin§5-11-102;
(6)Falseimprisonmentinthefirstdegreeasprohibitedin§5-11-103;
(7)Permanentdetentionorrestraintasprohibitedin§5-11-106;
(8)Robberyasprohibitedin§5-12-102;
(9)Aggravatedrobberyasprohibitedin§5-12-103;
(10)Batteryinthefirstdegreeasprohibitedin§5-13-201;
(11)Aggravatedassaultasprohibitedin§5-13-204;
(12)Introductionofacontrolledsubstanceintothebodyofanotherpersonasprohibitedin§5-13-210;
(13)Aggravatedassaultuponalawenforcementofficeroranemployeeofacorrectionalfacilityas prohibitedin§5-13-211,ifaClassYfelony;
(14)Terroristicthreateninginthefirstdegreeasprohibitedin§5-13-301;
(15)Rapeasprohibitedin§5-14-103;
(16)Sexualindecencywithachildasprohibitedin§5-14-110;
(17)Sexualextortionasprohibitedin§5-14-113;(18)Sexualassaultinthefirstdegree,seconddegree, thirddegree,andfourthdegreeasprohibitedin§§5-14-124 5-14-127;
(19)Incestasprohibitedin§5-26-202;
(20)Offensesagainstthefamilyasprohibitedin§§5-26-303 5-26-306;
(21)Endangeringthewelfareofanincompetentpersoninthefirstdegree,asprohibitedin§5-27-201;
(22)Endangeringthewelfareofaminorinthefirstdegreeasprohibitedin§5-27-205;
(23)Permittingtheabuseofaminorasprohibitedin§5-27-221;
(24)Engagingchildreninsexuallyexplicitconductforuseinvisualorprintmedia,transportationof minorsforprohibitedsexualconduct,panderingorpossessingvisualorprintmediumdepictingsexually explicitconductinvolvingachild,oruseofachildorconsenttouseofachildinasexualperformanceby producing,directing,orpromotingasexualperformancebyachild,asprohibitedin§§5-27-303 5-27-305,5-27-402,and5-27-403;
(25)Computerchildpornographyasprohibitedin§5-27-603;
(26)Computerexploitationofachildinthefirstdegreeasprohibitedin§5-27-605;
(27)Felonyadultabuseasprohibitedin§5-28-103;
(28)Theftofpropertyasprohibitedin§5-36-103;
(29)Theftbyreceivingasprohibitedin§5-36-106;
(30)Arsonasprohibitedin§5-38-301;
(31)Burglaryasprohibitedin§5-39-201;
(32)FelonyviolationoftheUniformControlledSubstancesAct,§§5-64-101 5-64-510,asprohibited intheformer§5-64-401,and§§5-64-419 5-64-442;
(33)Promotionofprostitutioninthefirstdegreeasprohibitedin§5-70-104;
(34)Stalkingasprohibitedin§5-71-229;
(35)Criminalattempt,criminalcomplicity,criminalsolicitation,orcriminalconspiracy,asprohibitedin §§5-3-201,5-3-202,5-3-301,and5-3-401,tocommitanyoftheoffenseslistedinthissubsection;and
(36)Allothercrimesreferencedinthistitle.(b)
(1)Ifanindividualhasbeenconvictedofacrimelistedinsubsection(a)ofthissection,alicensingentity maywaivedisqualificationorrevocationofalicensebasedontheconvictionifarequestforawaiveris madeby:
(A)Anaffectedapplicantforalicense;or
(B)Theindividualholdingalicensesubjecttorevocation.
(2)Abasisuponwhichawaivermaybegrantedincludeswithoutlimitation:
(A)Theageatwhichtheoffensewascommitted;
(B)Thecircumstancessurroundingtheoffense;
(C)Thelengthoftimesincetheoffensewascommitted;
(D)Subsequentworkhistorysincetheoffensewascommitted;
(E)Employmentreferencessincetheoffensewascommitted;
(F)Characterreferencessincetheoffensewascommitted;
(G)Relevanceoftheoffensetotheoccupationallicense;and
(H)Otherevidencedemonstratingthatlicensureoftheapplicantdoesnotposeathreattothehealthor safetyofthepublic
(c)Ifanindividualhasavalidcriminalconvictionforanoffensethatcoulddisqualifytheindividualfrom receivingalicense,thedisqualificationshallnotbeconsideredformorethanfive(5)yearsfromthedate ofconvictionorincarcerationoronwhichprobationends,whicheverdateisthelatest,iftheindividual:
(A)Wasnotconvictedforcommittingaviolentorsexualoffense;and
(B)Hasnotbeenconvictedofanyotheroffenseduringthefive-yeardisqualificationperiod
(d)Alicensingentityshallnot,asabasisuponwhichalicensemaybegrantedordenied:
(1)Usevagueorgenericterms,includingwithoutlimitationthephrase"moralturpitude"and"good character";or
(2)Considerarrestswithoutasubsequentconviction (e)Duetotheseriousnatureoftheoffenses,the followingshallresultinpermanentdisqualificationforlicensure:
(1)Capitalmurderasprohibitedin§5-10-101;
(2)Murderinthefirstdegreeasprohibitedin§5-10-102andmurderintheseconddegreeasprohibitedin §5-10-103;
(3)Kidnappingasprohibitedin§5-11-102;
(4)Aggravatedassaultuponalawenforcementofficeroranemployeeofacorrectionalfacilityas prohibitedin§5-13-211,ifaClassYfelony;
(5)Rapeasprohibitedin§5-14-103;
(6)Sexualextortionasprohibitedin§5-14-113;
(7)Sexualassaultinthefirstdegreeasprohibitedin§5-14-124andsexualassaultintheseconddegree asprohibitedin§5-14-125;
(8)Incestasprohibitedin§5-26-202;
(9)Endangeringthewelfareofanincompetentpersoninthefirstdegreeasprohibitedin§5-27-201;
(10)Endangeringthewelfareofaminorinthefirstdegreeasprohibitedin§5-27-205;
(11)Adultabusethatconstitutesafelonyasprohibitedin§5-28-103;and
(12)Arsonasprohibitedin§5-38-301
(f)Thischapterdoesnotprecludealicensingentityfromtakingemergencyactionagainstalicenseeas authorizedunder§25-15-211forthesakeofpublichealth,safety,orwelfare
(g)Thepermanentdisqualificationforanoffenselistedinsubsection(e)ofthissectiondoesnotapplyto anindividualwhoholdsavalidlicenseontheeffectivedateofthischapter
EndofProgramStudentLearningOutcomes TheprogramobjectivesexemplifytheBaptistHealthChristianValuesofService,Honesty,Respect, Stewardship,andPerformance:
1. Participateonthehealthcareteambycontributingtothenursingprocesswithinestablishedstandards ofpracticefortheLicensedPracticalNurse.
2. Providenursingcarerespectingtheuniquenessofeachindividual.
3. Utilizeeducationalopportunitiesforcontinuedprofessionalgrowth.
4 Adheretodefinedstandardsofnursingpractice
5 Practicestewardshipintheutilizationofresources
StandardizedTesting StudentsarerequiredtocompleteATItestingasscheduledthroughoutthecurriculum Thepurposeof eachexaminationistomeasurestudentcomprehensionofnursingknowledgeandtoevaluatetheir knowledgeinrelationtophasesofthenursingprocess,areasofclientneeds,criticalthinkingskills,and specificnursingtopics
Studentsarerequiredtotakeallexaminationsasscheduledforprogressionintheprogramandpromotion tograduatecandidacystatus Astandardizedexitexamination,theATIPNComprehensivePredictor examinationisadministered SeeATIExaminationGuidelinesforconversionofscoresinthePNSG 2012MedicalSurgicalNursingIIsyllabi
ClinicalLaboratoryAffiliations
TheBaptistHealthCollegeLittleRock–SchoolofPracticalNursingaffiliateswithseveralfacilitiesin thecentralArkansasareatoofferabroadrangeofclinicallearningexperiences Thefollowingfacilities maybeused:BaptistHealthMedicalCenter-LittleRock,BaptistHealthMedicalCenter-NorthLittle Rock,BaptistHealthRehabilitationInstitute-LittleRock,ParkwayHealthCenter,EasterSealsof Arkansas,PracticePlusClinics,andArkansasChildren’sHospital,aswellasotherselectedfacilities.
CollegeandUniversityAffiliates
UA-PulaskiTechnicalCollege: GeneralEducationSupport
ArkansasBaptistCollege: TransferAgreement
ProfessionalFees ProfessionalfeesarepayabletooutsidevendorsandareexpensesassociatedwiththeNationalCouncil LicensureExamination-PracticalNurse(NCLEX-PN)application,ArkansasStateBoardofNursing (ASBN)application,andtemporarypermitfee
CostoftheProgram
TotalcostoftheprogramispublishedontheCostPlanandislocatedonlineatwwwbhclredu
ProfessionalCurriculum Thetraditionalcurriculumisorganizedintotwo(2)semestersIandII,andleadstoadiplomainpractical nursingatgraduation.
Astudentenrolledinthetraditionalprogramcurriculumisrequiredtohaveatotaloffiftyone(51)credits tocompletetheprogram. Aftersuccessfulcompletionoffiftyone(51)credits,thestudentmayqualify forgraduatecandidacy.
Thepracticalnursingstudentprogressesthroughthecurriculumfromsimpletocomplexnursing situationsandisclassifiedasfreshman,sophomore,juniororseniorbasedonthelevelofachievementin thenursingcurriculum.
Theconcurrent/PNPathwaycurriculumisorganizedintofour(4)semestersI,II,III,andIV,andleadsto adiplomainpracticalnursingatgraduation.
Astudentenrolledintheconcurrent/PNPathwayprogramcurriculumisrequiredtohaveatotaloffifty one(51)creditstocompletetheprogram. Aftersuccessfulcompletionoffiftyone(51)credits,the studentmayqualifyforgraduatecandidacy.
Thepracticalnursingstudentprogressesthroughthecurriculumfromsimpletocomplexnursing situationsandisclassifiedasfreshman,sophomore,juniororseniorbasedonthelevelofachievementin thenursingcurriculum.
Note:
Anatomy&PhysiologyI&II(8credithourstotal),fromanapprovedcollegeoruniversity,maybe approvedfortransfercreditiftakenandcompletedpriortoentryintoSemesterI.Transfercreditfor Anatomy&PhysiologyI&IImustreflectaminimumfinalgradeof“C”.
AstudentwithapprovedtransfercreditforAnatomy&PhysiologyI(4credithours)musttakeAnatomy &PhysiologyII(4credithours)priortoenteringsemesterIII.Anatomy&PhysiologyIImust becompletedwithaminimumfinalgradeof“C”.
TheSchoolofPracticalNursingworkscooperativelywiththeUniversityofArkansas-Pulaski TechnicalCollegetoofferrequiredgeneraleducationandsciencecourses.
CourseDescriptions
PNSG1108 BasicNursing 8CreditHours
Thiscourse,throughsimpletocomplexlearningopportunities,introducesbasicprinciplesandskills neededtoparticipateonthehealthcareteamandmeetthetotalindividual'sbasicneedsduringhealthand illnessandcontributestolifelong,continuouspersonalandprofessionalgrowthbyintroducinglegaland ethicalconceptsrelatingtotheroleofthepracticalnurseonthehealthcareteam Coursecontent introducesthenursingprocessandincludesconceptsofbasiccare,professionalgrowth,communication skills,culturaldiversity,legalandethicalconcepts,andpersonalconcepts Basiccareconceptsinclude specificprocedures,safetyissues,infectioncontrolandpreventionandearlydetectionofdisease
Professionalgrowthconceptsincludescopeofpractice,decisionmaking,delegation,legalandethical aspects,andcontinuingeducation.Communicationskillsconceptsincludemedicalterminology,client teaching,andthenurse-clientrelationship Culturaldiversityconceptsincludetraditions,valuesand beliefsofvariousclientpopulations Legalandethicalconceptsincludescopeofpractice,communication techniques,delegation,continuingeducation,nursinghistory,nursingorganizations,codeofethics,and currenttrends Personalconceptsincludestudytechniques,stressmanagement,andtimemanagement Theoryandclinicalexperiencesareincludedinthiscourse Thecourseincludesthefollowingnumberof contacthours:Theory-88;ClinicalLaboratory-64;andNursingSkillsLaboratory-25;foratotalof177 contacthours Thiscourseisofferedviaresidentialdeliverymode
PNSG1204 PharmacologyI
4CreditHours
Thiscoursereviewsfundamentaloperationsofbasicmathematicalskills,introducestheoreticalconcepts relatedtoadministrationofmedications,andintroducespharmacodynamics,pharmacokineticsand pharmacologicaltherapyofdrugclassificationsaffectingselectedbodysystems.Coursecontentincludes conceptsofbasicmathskills,essentialmedicationadministrationskills,andcriticalthinkingapproachto thenursingprocess.AdditionalcontentincludesstudyofmedicationsaffectingtheIntegumentary, Cardiovascular,Respiratory,Gastrointestinal,SensoryandMusculoskeletalsystems,Perioperative medications,medicationsaffectingpsychiatricclientsandrelatednursingandlegalresponsibilities.Basic mathematicalskillsincludefractions,decimals,dimensionalanalysis,systemsofmeasurementand conversions.Essentialmedicationadministrationskillsincludeabbreviations,symbols,terminology,and interpretationoforders,equipment,generalprinciples,dosagecalculationsandsafetyissues.Critical thinkingapproachtothenursingprocessincludesscopeofpractice,patientandfamilyteaching,age specificandculturalconsiderations.Criticalthinkingapplicationofclassroomcontentisthefocusof clientsimulatedsituations.Simpletocomplexpharmacologicallearningopportunitiesareintegrated throughoutthecurriculum.
Thecourseincludesthefollowingnumberofcontacthours:Theory-60contacthours.Thiscourseis offeredviaresidentialdeliverymode.
PNSG1407
MedicalSurgicalNursingI
7CreditHours
Thiscourseemphasizesuseofcriticalthinkingapplicationofthenursingprocesstoexploreindividual developmentalneedsthroughoutthelifecyclewhencaringforclientsinacute,subacuteorconvalescent stagesofselectedmedicalsurgicalconditions Coursecontentusesabodysystemsapproachtointroduce selecteddiseaseprocessesandassociatedpathophysiologicalterations Coursecontentincludessafetyand infectioncontrol;healthpromotionandmaintenance;physiologicaladaptation;relatednursingcare; reductionofriskpotentialandspiritual,emotional,nutritional,pharmacological,gerontologicaland culturalconsiderations Theoryandclinicalexperiencesareincludedinthiscourse Thecourseincludes thefollowingnumberofcontacthours:Theory-72;andClinicalLaboratory-128;foratotalof200 contacthours Thiscourseisofferedviaresidentialdeliverymode
PNSG1501
GerontologicalNursing
1CreditHour
Thiscourseintroducesgerontologictheoriesandconceptsandexploresthephysical,emotional,social andspiritualneedsofolderindividualsduringperiodsofwellnessandillness.Coursecontentincludes conceptsofgrowthanddevelopmentthroughoutthelifespan,psychosocialconsiderationsand physiologicaladaptation.Conceptsofgrowthanddevelopmentthroughoutthelifespaninclude developmentaltasks,theoriesonaging,issuesaffectingtheolderadultandpromotionofwellness. Psychosocialconceptsincludeadaptationtostressfulevents,elderabuseandcommunicationtechniques. Physiologicaladaptationincludesnormalphysicalchanges,diseasesanddisordersaffectingolderadults
andrelatednursingandtherapeuticcare.Clinicallaboratoryexperiencesarecorrelatedwithclassroom instructionbyfocusingonutilizationofcriticalthinkingapplicationofthenursingprocess.Theoryand clinicalexperiencesareincludedinthecourse Thecourseincludesthefollowingnumberofcontact hours:Theory–20;andClinicalLaboratory–24;foratotalof44contacthours
[Theabovecourseisaresidential-blendedcoursewhichisdescribedintheAcademicsectionofthis catalog]
PNSG1601
MentalHealthNursing
1CreditHour
Thiscourseintroducesbasicconceptsofpersonalitydevelopment,commonpsychiatricdisturbances, behavioralmanagementoftheclientwithacuteandchronicmentalillnessandcognitivepsychosocial disturbances Coursecontentincludesmentalfunctioninganddysfunctioningtreatmentandnursingcare ofmentalillness,emotionalillness,abuse,neglect,chemicaldependencyandrelatednursing,legaland behavioralinterventions Theoryandclinicalexperiencesareincludedinthecourse Thecourseincludes thefollowingnumberofcontacthours:Theory-20;andClinicalLaboratory–24;foratotalof44contact hours
[Theabovecourseisaresidential-blended(hybrid)coursewhichisdescribedintheAcademicsectionof thiscatalog.]
PNSG2103
NursingofMothersandInfants
3CreditHours
Thiscoursefocusesonconceptsrelatedtoantepartal,intrapartalandpostpartalcareofthechildbearing family.Coursecontentincludesphysiologicalandpathophysiologicalchangesthatoccurduringthe obstetricalprocess,conceptsofthenursingprocessusedtodeliverfamilycenteredhealthcare,andrelated psychosocialissues.Clinicallaboratoryexperiencesarecorrelatedwithclassroominstructionbyfocusing onutilizationofcriticalthinkingapplicationofthenursingprocess.Theoryandclinicalexperiencesare includedinthecourse.Thecourseincludesthefollowingnumberofcontacthours:Theory–44;and ClinicalLaboratory–16;foratotalof60contacthours.Thiscourseisofferedviaresidentialdelivery mode.
PNSG2203
NursingofChildren
3CreditHours
Thiscourseintroducesconceptsofgrowthanddevelopmentfrombirthtoadolescenceanddisease conditionsaffectingeachgroup Coursecontentincludesphysiologicalandpathophysiologicalconditions ofchildren,relatedtherapeuticinterventions,nursingcare,psychosocialinfluences,andconceptsof healthpromotionandmaintenance Clinicallaboratoryexperiencesarecorrelatedwithclassroom instructionbyfocusingonutilizationofcriticalthinkingapplicationofthenursingprocess Theoryand clinicalexperiencesareincludedinthiscourse Thecourseincludesthefollowingnumberofcontact hours:Theory–45;andClinicalLaboratory–16;foratotalof61contacthours Thiscourseisoffered viaresidentialdeliverymode
PNSG2303
PharmacologyII
3CreditHours
ThiscourseincorporatesthetheoreticalconceptsintroducedinPharmacologyIandintroduces pharmacodynamics,pharmacokineticsandpharmacologicaltherapyofdrugclassificationsastheyrelate toselectedconditionsinvariouspatientpopulationsanddrugclassificationsaffectingselectedbody systems.Coursecontentincludesstudyofmedicationsaffectingobstetricalandpediatricpatients,and relatednursingandlegalresponsibilities.Additionalcontentincludesthestudyofmedicationsaffecting
theEndocrine,Nervous,RenalandUrinary,andHematopoieticandLymphaticsystems,fluidand electrolytebalance,introductiontoparenteralandintravenoustherapy,medicationsusedtotreatoncology patients,anti-infectives,andrelatednursingandlegalresponsibilities Thecourseincludesthefollowing numberofcontacthours: Theory–51contacthours
[Theabovecourseisaresidential-blendedcoursewhichisdescribedintheAcademicsectionofthis catalog]
PNSG2012 MedicalSurgicalNursingII
12CreditHours
ThiscourseincorporatesthetheoreticalconceptsintroducedinMedicalSurgicalNursingIandcontinues toemphasizeuseofcriticalthinkingapplicationofthenursingprocesstoexploreindividual developmentalneedsthroughoutthelifecycle Coursecontentcontinuestouseabodysystemsapproach tointroduceselecteddiseaseprocessesandassociatedpathophysiologicalterations Coursecontent includessafetyandinfectioncontrol;healthpromotionandmaintenance;physiologicaladaptation;related nursingcare;reductionofriskpotentialandspiritual,emotional,nutritional,pharmacological, gerontologicalandculturalconsiderations.Theoryandclinicalexperiencesareincludedinthiscourse. Thecourseincludesthefollowingnumberofcontacthours:Theory-115;andClinicalLaboratory-208; foratotalof323contacthours.Thiscourseisofferedviaresidentialdeliverymode.
SP0001
SpiritualPerspectivesinHealthcare
1CreditHour
Thiscourseprovidesaholistic,Christian-basedapproachincreatingawarenessandunderstandingabout: 1)one'sownbeliefsystem;2)thespiritualneedsofpatients;3)methodologiesofspiritualcarefor patients,and4)worldreligionsandreligiouspracticesspecificallyastheyrelatetothedeliveryof healthcare.Thecourseincludesthefollowingnumberofclockhours:Theory-15contacthours.This courseisofferedviaresidentialdeliverymode.
ProgramTotals
TotalBHCLRCourses/CreditHours 10/43credithours
TotalTransferCourses/CreditHours 2/8credithours
TotalNumberofCourses/CreditHours 12/51credithours
ContactHours(Theory)
ContactHours(SkillsLaboratory)
TotalProgramContactHours
ABHESEducationalEffectivenessOutcomes
TheBHCLR-SchoolofPracticalNursingprovidestothegeneralpublic,prospectivestudentsandcurrent studentsaccurateandconsistentinformationinitscatalog Tosupporttheinformationinthepreceding pages,thefollowinginformationisprovided:
*AnyAttempt
ArkansasStateBoardofNursingBoardPassageOutcomes BoardPassageRate**
**FirstAttempt
ACEN
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***Within100%ofprogramlength
SCHOOL OF RADIOGRAPHY History
TheBaptistHealthCollegeLittleRock-SchoolofRadiographywasestablishedin1953 Theschoolis certifiedthroughtheArkansasDivisionofHigherEducation(ADHE)andaccreditedbytheJointReview CommitteeonEducationinRadiologicTechnology(JRCERT)alongwithTheAccreditingBureauof HealthEducationSchools(ABHES)andarticulatedwiththeUniversityofCentralArkansas(UCA)and HendersonStateUniversity(HSU) Thearticulationculminatesinabaccalaureatedegreefromthat university
MissionStatement TheBaptistHealthtraditionofexcellenceincludestheBaptistHealthCollegeLittleRock-Schoolof Radiography TheSchoolsharesthephilosophyandmissionofBaptistHealthand,throughcontinuous qualityimprovement,iscommittedtoemployers,students,andpatientsatisfaction
TheBaptistHealthCollegeLittleRock-SchoolofRadiography’sMissionistopreparecompetent graduateswhopossessskills,knowledge,andprofessionalvaluestobeginacareerasanentry-level, certifiedradiographer
Thesededicatedradiographers,asemployees,withtheirtalentandwillingnesstoserve,willprovidethe highestqualitycareforpatientsinanyinstitution TheyexemplifytheBaptistHealthValuesofService, Honesty,Performance,Respect,andStewardshipandenthusiasticallyfulfilltheschool’smissioninthe professionatthelocal,state,andnationallevels
Philosophy
TheBaptistHealthCollegeLittleRock-SchoolofRadiographyexiststoenlistandteachthosecalledto thehealingarts,encouragingtheirmaximumdevelopmentintalentandskillandprovidingthesetting withinwhichthesemaybeperformedasministriesofthehighestorder Throughtheseinteractionsthe schoolstrivestobringpeopleintoasavingrelationshipwithGodthroughfaithinJesusChristbymeans ofdirectpersonalwitnessasoccasionpermits,andbyapositiveChristianinterpretationofthe experiencesofdisease,disability,anddeath.
TheSchoolutilizesadidacticandcompetencybasedprogramofclinicaleducationdesignedtopreparea studenttoachievetheproficiencyrequiredofaprofessionalradiographerinanorderlyandprogressive manner.Thesystemallowsthestudenttoprogressataratewhichisconsistenttothestudent’sabilityand skills.FacultyandStaffarecommittedtoprovidingcompetent,entry-leveljobgraduatestoBaptistHealth andthehealthcarecommunitythroughitshighstandardsofprofessionaleducation.
Goals
Fulfillmentoftheprogram’smissionisassessedbythedegreetowhichtheprogramachievesthe followinggoals:
1 Studentswillpossesstheknowledgeandclinicalskillsneededforanentry-levelradiographer StudentLearningOutcomes:
● Studentswillshowevidenceandunderstandtheimportanceofradiationprotectionforthe patientandself
● Studentswilldemonstrateproperpatientpositioning,centralray,tubeangulation,andbody rotation
2 Studentswillbepreparedtocriticallythinkandproblemsolveeffectively StudentLearningOutcomes:
● Studentswillutilizeproperexposurefactorstoachieveoptimalimagequality
● Studentswillbeabletoadaptpositioningforvaryingpatientconditions,ie traumas, fractures,patientabilities,etc
3. Studentswillbeabletocommunicateappropriatelyinahealthcaresetting. StudentLearningOutcomes:
● Studentswilldevelopanddemonstrateeffectivecommunicationskillswithpatientsand peers.
● Studentswilldemonstrateprofessionalandethicalconduct
ProgramCalendar
Fall Spring
ClassesStart July7,2025
ClassesResume January5,2026
LaborDay September1,2025 SpringBreak March23-27,2026
FallBreak September22-26,2025 MemorialDay May25,2026
Thanksgiving November27,2025
EndofSemester June12,2026
FridayafterThanksgiving November28,2025 Commencement June13,2026
EndofSemester December12,2025
ApplicationDeadline
March1st,eachnewclassyear ApplicantFilemustbecompletebyMarch15th Selectionofqualifiedapplicantsmaycontinuepastposteddeadlinesuntiltherespectiveclasshasreached itsmaximumcapacity PleasenotethatthepreferredfilecompletiondeadlineisMarch1st.
RequirementsforAdmission
TheBHCLR-SchoolofRadiographyhasatwotrackprogram:
1. Degree-SeekingAffiliateApplicantspursuingabaccalaureatedegreemustcompletetheprerequisite hoursrequiredbytheUniversityofCentralArkansasorHendersonStateUniversitywitha cumulativeGPAof25anda“C”oraboveinallcourses,withaminimumpreferredcumulativeGPA of25ontheirhighschooltranscript Pleasenote,allprerequisitecoursesbeingtakenatan affiliateuniversitymustbecompletedinthespringsemesteroftheapplicationcycleorearlier AGeneralEducationDiploma(GED)orofficialtranscriptsarerequiredfromalleducational institutionsattended.AnAmericanCollegeTest(ACT)isrequiredwithpreferredscoresof19onthe Compositeand17inthesubsetsofMathandScience.TheScholasticAptitudeTest(SAT)maybe submittedinlieuoftheACT.TheSATisevaluatedutilizinganACT/SAT(CriticalReading+Math) concordancescaleavailableontheACTwebsite.
2. Degree-Holding(A.S.orB.S.Applicants: Applicantswithanearnedassociateorbaccalaureate degreeinanyfieldofstudy,fromaregionallyaccrediteduniversity,musthavecompletedthe24 hoursofrequiredprerequisiteslistedbelow.Pleasenote,allprerequisitecoursesmustbe completedinthespringsemesteroftheapplicationcycleorearlier.AcumulativeGPAof2.5and a“C”oraboveinallprerequisitecourses,withaminimumpreferredcumulativeGPAof2.5ontheir highschooltranscriptisrequired.AGeneralEquivalencyDiploma(GED)orofficialtranscriptsare requiredfromalleducationalinstitutionsattended.AnAmericanCollegeTest(ACT)isrequiredwith preferredscoresof19ontheCompositeand17inthesubsetsofMathandScience.
BHCLRsuperscorestheACTforadmissionandscholarshippurposes. TheScholasticAptitudeTest (SAT)maybesubmittedinlieuoftheACTandisevaluatedutilizinganACT/SAT(CriticalReading+ Math)concordancescaleavailableontheACTwebsite.
TheACTexamsaregivenontheBHCLRcampusonascheduledbasis BHCLRisaresidualACT testingsite IftheACTistakenatBHCLR,duplicatecopiesareneitherreleasedtotheapplicantnor transferabletoanotherinstitution Formoreinformationonspecifictestdates,seewwwbhclreduor contactBHCLRAdmissions Iftestsweretakenatanationaltestingsite,theapplicantmayarrangeto havethescoressentdirectlytoBHCLR
*UniversityofCentralArkansaswillgrant60collegecredithoursforprofessionalcurriculum
*HendersonStateUniversitywillgrant60collegecredithoursfortheprofessionalcurriculum.
PrerequisiteCollegeCourses
†Anatomy&PhysiologyI&IImusthavebeencompletedinthepastfive(5)years Allnewlyacceptedstudentradiographersmustcompletethe“HealthcareProviderCPRCourse”at AmericanHeartAssociation’sStandards,priortothestartofclass,unlesscompletingitthroughthe BHCLRNewStudentOrientation Thisrequirementistobecompletedatthestudent’sexpense Sign-up forCPRprovidedbyBaptistHealthwilloccurduringWelcomeDay Thestudentmustrecertifypriorto graduationattheirownexpensetobejobready
ApplicationRequirements Applicationrequirementsincludesatisfactorycompletionofapplicationrequirementsasidentifiedinboth theApplicantandAdmissionInformationsectionandschoolspecificsectionoftheCatalog Completion oftheapplicationrequirementsisrequiredbeforetheapplicantfileisreviewedbytheSelection Committee Completionoftheapplicationprocessdoesnotguaranteeselectionand/oradmissionintothe program
1. AnapplicantmustbeahighschoolgraduateorhaveaGEDandcompleted,orarecurrentlyenrolled inthedegreeprogramatUCAorHSU;orhaveattendedaregionallyaccreditedinstitutionfor completionofanassociateorbaccalaureatedegreepriortotheprogramstartdate.Pleasenotethat theseareminimumrequirementsandapplicantsarerankedaccordingtoacademiccriteria,
2. Successfulcompletionofprerequisitecourses,withagradeof“C”orabove,
3. AmericanCollegeTest(ACT)results:scoresof19ontheCompositeand17inthesubsetsofMath andSciencearepreferred;aScholasticAptitudeTest(SAT)maybeacceptedinlieuoftheACT,
4. Apersonalstatement
5. TheapplicantisencouragedtotourtheBaptistHealthMedicalCenter-LittleRockRadiology departmentpriortotheinterviewwiththeSelectionCommittee.Applicantsareencouragedtocontact theProgramDirectorforatourat501.202.7468,
6 SixhoursofobservationarerequiredinanyRadiologydepartmentwheretheapplicantcanobserve diagnosticprocedures,preferablytoincludefluoroscopy Thisrequirementshouldbecompletedprior toMarch1st ApplicantsmustdownloadanObservationEvaluationformfromourwebsite, wwwbhclredu,and
7. ApersonalinterviewwiththeSelectionCommittee.Thepersonalinterviewcompletestheapplication process.
SelectionCommittee TheSelectionCommitteereviewseachapplicantfileafterthefileiscomplete Selectionisona competitivebasis,aseachenteringclassislimitedinnumber Thecommitteeformulatesa recommendationforeachapplicantandforwardsittotheProgramDirectorforfinalaction Each applicantisnotifiedofthedecisionregardinghis/herapplication Selectionofthestudentsshallbemade byaSelectionCommittee(twoqualifiedRadiographers(ARRT),ClinicalCoordinatorandProgram DirectorofSchool)adheringtotheprincipleofTitleIXoftheCivilRightscodewhichprohibits discriminationofeducationalopportunityonthebasisofrace,color,creed,religion,sex,maritalstatus, nationalorigin,ageorphysicalhandicap Theschooldoesnotacceptpart-timestudents
ApplicantsmeetingtherequiredprerequisiteswillbeinterviewedbytheSelectionCommitteewherethey areratedonspeakingability,mentalalertness,composure,motivation,generalintellect,andknowledgeof theprofession
ApplicantsareencouragedtocontacttheProgramDirectorat5012027468forfurtherinformation DegreeseekingapplicantsshouldconsultwiththeRadiographyAdvisorattheUniversityofCentral ArkansasorHendersonStateUniversitytoensurecompletionofallgeneraleducationandspecific programprerequisites.
SelectionProcess Theprocessofselectionincludesareviewofthecompletedapplicantfileandthepersonalinterview score(s).Eachapplicantisrankedaccordingtoqualifications,withthehighestqualifiedbeingnumberone (1).QualifiedapplicantsnotincludedintheselectedclassnumbermaybeplacedontheAlternateList.
Thehighestqualifiedalternateisrankednumberone(1)andsoon.Alternatesarenotifiedbyrank numberifspacebecomesavailableintheclass.Alternatesarestronglyencouragedtokeeptheirfile activebycontactingtheProgramDirectorandobtainingacademicadvice.Alternatestatusdoesnot guaranteetheapplicantafuturepositioninthenextenteringclassoranyfutureclass.Thealternateshould contacttheProgramDirectorbeforetheMarch1stdeadlineofthenextnewyearandrequestthatthefile bekeptactiveandsubmitanewapplication.Iftimesincethelastinquiryisgreaterthanone(1)calendar year,theindividualmustupdatethefileasrequestedbytheschool.
Applicantsselectedforentryarenotifiedbyemail,andanAcceptanceLetterandRegistrationFormare mailedtotheaddressonfile. Applicantsareexpectedtonotifytheschoolofintenttoregisterby returningtheRegistrationFormandplacementfeetotheschoolpriortoregistrationdate Selected applicantsnotregistering,whoseekadmissionatalaterdate,havenopreferentialstatusandshallbe reconsideredforselectionatthesametimeasnewapplicantsforthenextclasstoenter
Forselectedapplicants,ImmunizationandTuberculinTestinginformationcanbefoundinthe ApplicationandAdmissionInformationsectionoftheCatalogandundertheStudentHealthsectionofthe StudentHandbook Applicantsthatareselectedasalternatesarenotifiedbyemail;andnon-selectedand non-interviewedapplicantsarenotifiedbylettersentviaUSmail
AdvancedPlacement
Advancedplacementisevaluatedbytheprogramdirectorandregistraronanasneededbasis
TransferStudents Transferstudent’sadmittanceintotheprogramisevaluatedbytheprogramdirectorandregistraronanas neededbasis
CreditbyExamination
Notavailable
EntryRequirements
Fulfillmentofentryrequirementsincludessatisfactorycompletionofentryrequirementsasidentifiedin theApplicantandAdmissionInformationandschoolspecificsectionoftheCatalog Immunizationand TuberculinTestinginformationcanbefoundintheApplicationandAdmissionInformationsectionofthe CatalogandtheStudentHealthsectionoftheStudentHandbook Selectedapplicantsqualifyforentryand registrationforcoursesthroughfulfillmentofallentryrequirements
Note:EligibilityforAmericanRegistryofRadiologicTechnologists(ARRT)certificationrequiresthat theapplicantbeofgoodmoralcharacter Convictionofamisdemeanororfelonyoraviolationofan academichonorcodemayforfeitanapplicant’seligibilitytotakethecertificationexamination The ARRTconductsathoroughreviewonallconvictionstodeterminetheirimpactoneligibility Documentationrequiredforareviewincludesawrittenpersonalexplanationandcourtrecordstocertify theconviction,thesentence,andcompletionofthesentence.Candidatesmaysubmitapre-application formtohavetheimpactofconvictionsoneligibilityevaluated.Pre-applicationformsmayberequested bywritingto:ARRT,DepartmentofRegulatoryServices,1255NorthlandDrive,St.Paul,MN 55120-1155orbycalling(612)687-0048orlogontotheirwebsiteatwww.arrt.org.
EssentialFunctions Essentialfunctions,asestablishedbytheschool,areskills,abilities,andcompetenciesthatmustbe demonstrated byastudentonadmissionandthroughouttheprogram.BaptistHealth’sprofessional healthcareeducationprogramexpectseachstudenttoattainandintegratethenecessaryknowledgeand skills,combinedwiththedevelopmentandapplicationofsoundjudgment,tosuccessfullyprovide semi-autonomousandcollaborativecareforindividualswithinthescopeofpracticedefinedbytheir programofstudy.
InordertoprogressasastudentinBaptistHealthCollegeLittleRock(BHCLR)SchoolofRadiography andsuccessfullycompletethecourseofstudytobecomeahealthcareprofessional,astudentmust demonstrateeachoftherequiredEssentialFunctions.SatisfactorydemonstrationoftheEssential Functionssignifiesthatastudentmeetstheacademicrequirementsandpossessesthetechnicalskillsto engageineducationalactivitiesintheclassroomandclinicalsettinginamannerthatwouldnotposea dangertootherstudents,patients,orthepublic
ThefollowingEssentialFunctionsarerequiredofstudentsthroughoutenrollmentintheprogram:
EssentialFunction Description
1.Observation:
● Abletoseeandreadprintedmaterialsincluding butnotlimitedtoclinicaldocuments,course materials,computerscreens,syringes,medicine vials,etc. Thisincludestheabilitytoseeand workindimlylitroomswhenperforming fluoroscopic/radiographicprocedures.
● Havetheabilitytovisuallyobservepatientsand
2 Speech/Hearing:
3 PhysicalAbilities/FineMotorTouch:
4.Intellectual/Conceptual/Cognitive
5.Communication/Behavior
thepatient’senvironment
● Havegoodvision
● Canspeakclearlyandbeunderstood
● Abletohearandinterpretvoicesaswellasloud, soft,ormuffledsounds
● Capableofwalking,liftinginexcessof50lbs, usebothhandssimultaneously,pushing,pulling, reaching,sittingandstandingforlongperiodsof timewhennecessary Canalsomoveheavy objectsbybending,stooping,reachingor movingsidetoside.
● Havetheuseoffingersforfinemotordexterity and manipulatingsmallobjects,etc.
● Abletogatherinformation(ex:temperature)by usingthesenseoftouch.
● Physicallyabletoworkonorwithequipment followingpropertraining.
● Havephysicaluseofallofthefollowing: fingers,hands,arms,feet,legs,backandneck.
● Abletodobasicmathematicalcalculations(add, subtract,multiply,divide).
● Canrecognizeemergencysituationsandtake appropriateactionsastaught.
● Cancomprehendandprocesswrittenandverbal information.
● Abletoorganizeandprioritizejobtasks.
● Caneffectivelyread,write,andverbally communicateintheEnglishlanguage.
● Havetheabilitytolegiblycommunicatein writingusingtheEnglishlanguage.
● Possesstheabilitytoassessorinterpret non-verbalcommunicationsuchasfacial expressions,handsignalsforhelp,etc.
● Capableofdemonstratingandmaintaining psychologicalandemotionalstability.
● Willingandabletobehaveinaprofessionaland respectfulmanner,andprojectaprofessional appearance.
● Willingandabletocomplywiththe BaptistHealthValues:Service,Honesty, Respect,StewardshipandPerformance.
● Willing and able to follow all expectations, policies and procedures outlined by the college, andtakeresponsibilityforactions.
● Be able to follow organizational policies which maintainsafetyforpatient(s),self,andothers.
6.MetallicImplants:
● Studentsmustnotifyprogramfacultyifyouhave anymetallicimplants MRIstaffwillcomplete anMRISafetyformoneachstudentpriorto rotationstodeterminethesafetyofthisrotation forthestudent Ifdeterminedunsafe,astudent willbeassignedtoanotherclinicalarea
○ Note: Shouldthisstatuschangewhilein theprogram,thestudentmustnotify programfaculty
AcademicProgress Didacticlectureperiodsareheldatspecificintervalsduringthecalendarweek Ingeneral,lecturehours andclinicalhoursareonalternatingdays.Clinicalpracticeisperformedunderthedirectionof RadiologistsandRadiographersintheRadiologyDepartment.EachprofessionalRadiographertakesan activeinterestinthestudent’sprofessionaldevelopmentanddoeseverythingpossibletomaximize studentlearningandclinicalperformance.
Studentsarerequiredtoattendallscheduledclassroomsessions.Ifdelayedbymorethanfive(5)minutes he/shemustreporttotheProgramDirectorassoonaspossible.Theclassisconsideredtobedismissedif theinstructordoesnotappearwithinfifteen(15)minutes.Classschedulesaresharedwithstudentsand placedontheschool’sclassroombulletinboardandthroughouttheRadiologyDepartment.
StudentsarerequiredtomaintainaminimumcumulativeGPAof2.00andatleastaminimumgradeof “C”(77%)inalleducationalcomponents.Failuretodosomayresultinacademicsuspensionor dismissal.
Studentsmustalsomaintainaminimumclinicalgradeof“C”orbetterinclinicaleducation.Students mustacquiretheexpectedlevelofclinicalcompetencyinthevariousRadiographiccategoriestaught throughoutthetwo(2)yearprogram.Clinicalevaluationsaremonitoredweekly.Iftheevaluationislower thanrequired,counselingandassistanceisgivenbyoneormoreindividuals,asappropriate,includingthe ClinicalInstructor,StaffRadiographer,ProgramDirector,ortheDirectorofCounseling&Academic Services Counselingsessionsaredocumentedandplacedinthestudent’srecord Evaluationsare calculatedattheendofeachsemesterandsharedwiththestudent Astudentnotfulfillingthepreceding requirementsiscounseledbytheProgramDirectorandmaybeadministrativelywithdrawnfromthe program
Astudentdemonstratingprogressivedevelopmentinaclinicalcomponentpromotestothenextlevelor courseofstudy
SeetheAcademicInformationsectionoftheCatalogforreentryinformation
Attendance,MethodofDeliveryandClinicalPolicies Theprogramisaresidentialprogramofstudy Astudentisexpectedtoattendallscheduledclassesand clinicalrotations Allabsencesandtardiesaremade-upaccordingtoestablishedpoliciespublishedinthe StudentHandbook ThesepoliciesareavailableintheStudentHandbook,whichisaccessiblefromthe collegewebsite(wwwbhclredu)
MissedclassassignmentsandexamsmaybemadeupatthesolediscretionoftheProgramDirector.Itis thestudent’sresponsibilitytomeetwiththeProgramDirectortoreviewandobtainmake-upassignments
andmakearrangementstotakethemake-upexam.Afeemaybechargedandreceiptmustbeprovided priortoadministrationofamake-upexam.
ClinicalCompetency
Uponsuccessfulcompletionoftheprogram,thegraduatewill:
1 Demonstrateproperuseof professionaloralandwrittencommunication;
2 Demonstrateknowledgeofhumanstructure,function,andpathology;
3 Positionpatientandequipmenttoperformradiographicprocedures/examinations;
4 Practiceradiationprotection/manipulateequipmentandtechnicalfactors;
5 Providebasicpatientcareandcomfort,andanticipatepatientneeds;
6 Exerciseindependentjudgmentanddiscretion/confidentialitywithintheprofession;
7 Operatemedicalimagingequipmentandaccessories;
8 Demonstrateprofessionalappearance,behaviors,andprofessionalrelationships;
9 Evaluateradiographicimagesforquality;
10 Demonstratecriticalthinkingskillsinaclinicalsetting,comprehension,andapplicationanalysis
CreditHours Eachrequiredcourseintheprofessionalcurriculumreflectsacredithourvalue BHCLRusesthecredit hourformulaidentifiedintheAcademicInformationsectionoftheCatalog. Credithoursareusedin determiningcumulativeGPA.Forhonors:3.50-3.74andforhighhonors:3.75-4.0.
GraduationRequirements 1. Successfulacademiccompletionoftheprogramofstudyandtheprofessionalcurriculum;which includessatisfactoryattendanceandtherequirednumberofcreditsandcontacthoursachieved.
2. Demonstrateproficiencyingraduatecompetencies.
3. Completionoftwelve(12)hoursofcommunityservice.
4. Settleallfinancialobligations.
5. Completionofstudent/graduateclearanceformandprocess..
6. Participationincommencementceremonyintherequireddresscode
TheSchool’scertificateofcompletion,pin,andtranscriptarenotreleaseduntilalloftheaboveare fulfilled.
LengthofProgram
Theprogramofstudyistwo(2)academicyearsandincludeseighty-eight(88)weeksofinstruction.
Graduates UponcompletionoftheprogramthestudentwillreceiveacertificatefromBaptistHealthCollegeLittle Rock,andthosewhohavecomefromoneoftheacademicaffiliatesareeligibletoreceiveabaccalaureate degree
TerminalEssentialFunctions
1 Performallradiographicandfluoroscopicproceduresasrequired
2 Keepcompleteandaccuraterecords
3 Resuscitatelifeinanemergency
4 Participateinrequiredcontinuingeducation
5 Approachandindividualizetheassessment,treatment,orcareofage-specificpatients(neonate, pediatric,adolescent,orgeriatric)fromadevelopmentalperspective
6 Abletousespecializedprofessionalequipment,machines,tools,electronicdevices,software,and soforth
● Utilizeequipmentnecessarytoperformradiographic,fluoroscopic,portable,andC-Arm procedures.
● Computerworkstations,copier/facsimilemachine,andothertelecommunicationdevices.
7. Fulfillphysicaldemands:sitting,standing,walking,andbending,stooping,squatting,climbing, reaching,balancing,liftingandkneeling.
Certification
SuccessfulcompletionoftheProgramofStudyandfulfillmentofgraduationrequirementsassures eligibilitytoapplyforthenationalcertificationexaminationoftheAmericanRegistryofRadiologic Technologist(ARRT) SuccessfulcandidatesbecomeRegisteredTechnologists(RT),having demonstratedcompetency,acommitmenttomaximal,qualityperformanceintheprofession Thenew professionalsignsthecredentialsRTandhastheprivilegesoftheprofessionasawhole
TheAmericanRegistryofRadiologicTechnologists(ARRT)istheonlyexaminingandcertifyingbody forradiologictechnologistsintheUnitedStates TobecomeaRegisteredTechnologistinRadiography, RT(R)(ARRT),studentswillhavetosuccessfullycompletetheARRTexamination wwwarrtorg
Licensure GraduatesseekingemploymentinthestateofArkansasmustalsobelicensedbythestate.Graduates seekingemploymentinadifferentstateshouldcheckwiththatstateconcerningstatelicensure wwwhealthyarkansasgov
ClinicalLaboratoryAffiliations
BaptistHealthMedicalCenter-LittleRock
BaptistHealthMedicalCenter-NorthLittleRock
ArkansasChildren’sHospital
ArkansasUrology,PA
BowenHefleyOrthopedics,PA
OrthoArkansas-Midtown
OrthoArkansas-Conway
RadiologyConsultants
BaptistHealthImagingCenter–Kanis
BaptistHealthMedicalCenter-Conway
CARTICancerCenter
BaptistHealthOrthopedicClinic
BaptistHealthFamilyMedicalResidencyClinic/GME
CollegeandUniversityAffiliates
HendersonStateUniversity(HSU) UniversityofCentralArkansas(UCA)
OversightandProfessionalOrganizations
ArkansasDivisionofHigherEducation
423MainStreet LittleRock,AR72001 Phone 501-371-2000 www.adhe.edu
JointReviewCommitteeonEducationinRadiologicTechnology
20NorthWackerDrive,Suite2850
Chicago,IL60606-3182
Phone 312-704-5300
Fax 312-704-5304
EMail mail@jrcertorg
Webaddress: wwwjrcertorg
AccreditingBureauofHealthEducationSchools(ABHES)
7777LeesburgPike,Suite314 N FallsChurch,Virginia 22043
Phone 703-917-9503
Fax 703-917-4109
EMail info@abhesorg
Webaddress: wwwabhesorg
AmericanRegistryofRadiologicTechnologists(ARRT) 1255NorthlandDrive St Paul,MN55120-1155
Phone 651-687-0048
Webaddress: www.arrt.org
AmericanSocietyofRadiologicTechnologists(ASRT) 15000CentralAve.SE Albuquerque,NM 87123-3909
Phone 505-298-4500
Fax 505-298-5063
EMail memberservices@asrt.org
Webaddress: www.asrt.org
ArkansasSocietyofRadiologicTechnologists(ArSRT)
P.OBox55714
LittleRock,AR72215
EMail admin@arsrt.org
Webaddress: www.arsrt.org
ProfessionalCurriculum
Theprofessionalcurriculumfortheeducationofradiographersisorganizedintofour(4)semestersand leadstoacertificateatthecompletionoftheprogram.
Clinicalandacademicinvolvementisnomorethanforty(40)contacthoursperweek.Studentsreceive over700contacthoursofscheduledclassroomstudiesandapproximately1,630contacthoursofclinical experienceduringthetwo(2)yearprogram.ClinicaleducationistaughtbyARRTregisteredstaff radiographersatallclinicallaboratoryaffiliates. Forequitablelearningexperiences,allstudentswill rotatethroughthesameclinicalsites.Eveningshiftsarealsopartoftheclinicalrotationscheduleto achieveproficiencyinradiographicproceduresinvolvingtraumaandforthedevelopmentofcritical thinkingskills.
Clinicalrotationschedulesinclude0630-1500,0700-1530,0730-1600,0800-1600,and1200-1930.
First Year: Fall Semester I
First Year: Spring Semester II RADG3901 PatientCareintheRadiologicalSciences (AdvancedConcepts)
Second Year: Fall Semester III
Second Year: Spring Semester IV
CourseDescriptions RADG3001 IntroductiontoRadiography
Thestudentisorientedtothestructure,policies,andproceduresoftheschool,RadiologyDepartment,and hospital AbriefhistoryofmedicineandRadiologyisreviewed Thestudentisacquaintedwith
professionalorganizations,licensureandcareeropportunities.Thebasicprinciplesofradiationprotection areintroduced.Thecourseincludesthefollowingnumberofcontacthours:Theory-23contacthours.
RADG3208 ClinicalEducationI 8CreditHours
Thereareatotaloffour(4)clinicalcategoriesorpracticumsinthisclinicaleducationprogram All clinicalexperiencescorrelatewiththestudent’sacademiceducation
Clinicalpracticeexperiencesandcompetenciesareevaluatedinthiscourse Itisdesignedtoallowthe studenttosequentiallydevelop,apply,criticallyanalyze,integrate,synthesizeandevaluateconceptsand theoriesintheperformanceofradiologicprocedures Throughstructured,sequential,competency-based clinicalassignments,conceptsofteampractice,patient-centeredclinicalpracticeandprofessional developmentarediscussed,examinedandevaluated
Allclinicalpracticeexperiencesaredesignedtogivethestudenttheabilitytoprovideexcellentpatient careandassessment,competentperformanceofradiologicimagingandtotalqualitymanagement Levels ofcompetencyandoutcomesmeasurementensurethewell-beingofthepatientpreparatoryto,duringand followingtheradiologicprocedure Thecourseincludesthefollowingnumberofcontacthours:Clinical Laboratory-376contacthours
ClinicalEducationIisthefirstinaseriesofclinicalcoursesthatprovidesthestudentwiththe opportunitiestoapplyclasstheorieslearnedinRADG3001,3101,3102,3402,3003,and3301.The studentwillcompleteeachroomassignmentobjective.Alloftheseobjectivesandradiographic procedureswillbeaccomplishedundertheDirectSupervisionofaqualified(ARRT)Registered Radiographer.
Thiscourseallowsthestudenttoacquirebasicknowledgeofroutineradiographicequipment,use positioningmethodslearnedinRADG3102and3003,explainradiographicprocedures,evaluateimages forpositioningaccuracyandimagequality,anddevelopexpertiseinthenecessaryinterpersonal relationships.Studentslearntodealwithpatientsinamannerthatdoesnotaddfurtherdiscomfortor injurynorhinderrecovery,andlearnradiationprotectionforproceduressuchaschest,abdomen, fluoroscopy,andextremities.Studentswillrotatethroughareasinthedepartmenttoachievetheseskills andseektoachievenewskillsinordertofunctionintheradiographicroomthroughobservation,assisting andperformingprocedures.Allrepeatimageswillbedonebyaqualified(ARRT)registered radiographerwiththestudentpresent.
Assignmentstorotationsinthefirstsix(6)monthswillprovidebasicknowledgeoftheoverallstructure oftheRadiologyDepartmentsuchaspatientimagingandprocedures,admissionsdesk,andpatient transport
Theserotationsshouldbecoordinatedwithclassesinradiographicprocedures,medicalterminology,and medicalethicsandlaw Asastudentprogressesinthefirstsemester,clinicalrotationstoinclude radiographicproceduresoftheupperandlowerextremitieswillbeincluded Aclinicalevaluationwillbe doneweeklyinalloftheserotationsbythesupervisingradiographer Thestudentmustobtainaminimum scoreof65inthefirstsix(6)months Probationwillresultwithaclinicalevaluationaveragebelow64
RADG3301 ImageAnalysisI
1CreditHour
ThereareaseriesoffourImageAnalysiscoursesdesignedtocorrelatewithclinicalandacademics Contentisdesignedtoprovideabasisforanalyzingradiographicimages Includedaretheimportanceof minimumimagingstandards,discussionofaproblem-solvingtechniqueforimageevaluationandthe
factorsthatcanaffectimagequality.Actualimageswillbeincludedforanalysis.Thecourseincludesthe followingnumberofcontacthours:Theory-17contacthours.
SP0001
SpiritualPerspectivesinHealthCare
1CreditHour
Thecourseprovidesaholistic,Christian-basedapproachincreatingawarenessandunderstandingabout; 1)one’sownbeliefsystem;2)thespiritualneedsofpatients;3)methodologiesofspiritualcarefor patients,and4)worldreligionsandreligiouspracticesspecificallyastheyrelatetodeliveryofhealthcare Thecourseincludesthefollowingnumberofcontacthours:Theory–15contacthours
RADG3101
MedicalTerminology
1CreditHour
ToworkeffectivelyinRadiology,itisnecessarytounderstandthelanguageofmedicine Thestudent learnstheword-buildingsystemofmedicalterminology;prefixes,suffixesandrootorstemwords relatingtothebodyanditssystems Terms,abbreviationsandsymbolsespeciallypertinenttomedical imagingarestudiedwithemphasisonunderstandingthemeaningofsuchwordsandtheirproperusagein medicine Thecourseincludesthefollowingnumberofcontacthours:Theory-16contacthours
RADG3402
PatientCareintheRadiologicalSciences(BasicConcepts)
2CreditHours
Astudyoftheconceptsofcareinradiology,includingbothphysicalandpsychologicalneedsofthe patientandfamily. Professionalissues,communication,routineandemergencypatientcareprocedures aredescribed,aswellasinfectioncontrolproceduresusingstandardprecautions.Studentswillalsolearn howtoaccuratelymeasureandmonitorapatient’svitalsigns. Imagingofpediatricandgeriatricpatients isalsodiscussed.Thecourseincludesthefollowingnumberofcontacthours.Theory-30contacthours.
RADG3102 RadiographicProceduresI(ContrastMedia)
2CreditHours
Thiscourseisthefirstinasequenceofcoursesthatinstructsthestudentintheradiographicpositioningof theanatomicstructuresandorgansofthebody,correlatedwithareviewofHumanStructureand Function. Thebasicradiographicpositionsandproceduresofthechest,abdomenandupperextremityare learned.Thecourseincludesthefollowingnumberofcontacthours:Theory-40contacthours.
RADG3201
MedicalEthicsandLaw
1CreditHour
Contentisdesignedtoprovideafundamentalbackgroundinethics.Thehistoricalandphilosophicalbase ofethics,aswellastheelementsofethicalbehavior,arediscussed.Thestudentwillexamineavarietyof ethicalissuesanddilemmasfoundinclinicalpractice;anintroductiontolegalterminology,conceptsand principleswillalsobepresented Topicsincludemisconduct,malpractice,legalandprofessionalstandards andtheASRTscopeofpractice Theimportanceofproperdocumentationandinformedconsentis emphasized Thecourseincludesthefollowingnumberofcontacthours:Theory-15contacthours RADG3003
RadiographicProceduresII
3CreditHours
ThiscourseisacontinuationofcourseRADG3213withanemphasisonbasicradiographicpositionsand proceduresoftheshouldergirdle,lowerextremity,contrastmedia,urinaryandgastrointestinaltracts, correlatedwithareviewof HumanStructureandFunction Thedifferenttypesof,usesof,andstudies utilizingcontrastmediaarediscussed Thecourseincludesthefollowingnumberofcontacthours:Theory -45contacthours
RADG3401
RadiationProductionandCharacteristicsI
1CreditHour
Astudyofthegeneraltheoriesofphysicsatatomicandsubatomiclevels,electrostaticsandelectronics relatedtoradiographicpractice,x-raytubesandtransforms,circuitsandequipment Theproductionof x-radiation,itsproperties,measurementsandinteractionwithmatterarestudied Thecourseincludesthe followingnumberofcontacthours:Theory-25contacthours
RADG3901
PatientCareintheImagingSciences(AdvancedConcepts)
1CreditHour
ThisisacontinuationofRADG3402 Contentisdesignedtofurthereducatethestudentonadvanced patientcareconceptstoinclude: urologicandgastrointestinalprocedures,aseptictechnique, pharmacology,drugadministrationandbasicelectrocardiogrammonitoring Theory–20hours
RADG3303
RadiographicProceduresIII(Routine&Pediatrics)
3CreditHour
AcontinuationofcourseRADG3003(RoutineandPediatrics)toincludethepositioningofbonesofthe pelvis,vertebralcolumn,bonythorax,skull,facialbones,andparanasalsinuses Astudyofspecial problemsinradiographyofchildrenisemphasizedandroutinepositioningforradiographyofchildrenis taught Thecourseincludesthefollowingnumberofcontacthours:Theory-50contacthours
RADG3309
ClinicalEducationII
9CreditHours
ThisisacontinuationofcourseRADG3208.Clinicalpracticeexperiencesandcompetenciesare evaluatedinthiscourse. Itisdesignedtoallowthestudenttosequentiallydevelop,apply,critically analyze,integrate,synthesizeandevaluateconceptsandtheoriesintheperformanceofradiologic procedures.Throughstructured,sequential,competency-basedclinicalassignments,conceptsofteam practice,patient-centeredclinicalpracticeandprofessionaldevelopmentarediscussed,examinedand evaluated.
Allclinicalpracticeexperiencesaredesignedtogivethestudenttheabilitytoprovideexcellentpatient careandassessment,competentperformanceofradiologicimagingandtotalqualitymanagement.Levels ofcompetencyandoutcomesmeasurementensurethewell-beingofthepatientpreparatoryto,duringand followingtheradiologicprocedure.Thecourseincludesthefollowingnumberofcontacthours:Clinical Laboratory-420contacthours.
ClinicalEducationIIisthesecondinaseriesofclinicalcoursesthatprovidesthestudentwiththe opportunitiestoapplyclasstheorieslearnedinRADG2402,3303,3302,3501,and3901.Thestudent willcompleteeachroomassignmentobjective.Alloftheseobjectivesandradiographicprocedureswill beaccomplishedundertheDirectSupervisionofaqualified(ARRT)RegisteredRadiographer
Thiscourseallowsthestudenttoacquirebasicknowledgeofroutineradiographicequipment,use positioningmethodslearnedinRADG3303,explainradiographicprocedures,evaluateimagesfor positioningaccuracyandimagequality,anddevelopexpertiseinthenecessaryinterpersonal relationships Studentslearntodealwithpatientsinamannerthatdoesnotaddfurtherdiscomfortor injurynorhinderrecovery,andlearnradiationprotectionforproceduressuchaspelvis,hip,spines,skull, facialbones,sinuses,andpediatricexaminations Studentswillrotatethroughareasinthedepartmentto achievetheseskillsandseektoachievenewskillsinordertofunctionintheradiographicroomthrough observation,assistingandperformingprocedures Allrepeatimageswillbedonebyaqualified (ARRT)registeredradiographerwiththestudentpresent.
Assignmentstorotationsinthesecondsix(6)months,includingArkansasChildren’sHospital,will providethestudentwithmoredifficultexaminationsthattheyhavelearnedinRADG3003and3303
Theserotationsshouldbecoordinatedwithclassesinpediatricprocedures,headwork,radiation productionandcharacteristicsandanatomy. Aclinicalevaluationwillbedoneweeklyinallofthese rotationsbythesupervisingradiographer Thestudentmustobtainaminimumscoreof75inthesecond semester Probationwillresultwithaclinicalevaluationaveragebelow74
RADG3501
ImageAnalysisII
1CreditHour
AcontinuationofcourseRADG3301 Contentisdesignedtoprovideabasisforanalyzingradiographic images Includedaretheimportanceofminimumimagingstandards,discussionofaproblem-solving techniqueforimageevaluationandthefactorsthatcanaffectimagequality
Actualimageswillbeincludedforanalysis Thecourseincludesthefollowingnumberofcontacthours: Theory-19contacthours
RADG2402
RadiationProductionandCharacteristicsII
2CreditHours
AcontinuationofcourseRADG3401withanemphasisonx-raytubes,transformers,rectifiers,circuits andequipmenttypes Thecourseincludesthefollowingnumberofcontacthours:Theory-30contact hours
RADG3302
DigitalImageAcquisition&DisplayI
2CreditHours
Contentisdesignedtoimpartanunderstandingoftheproductionoftheradiographicimagetoinclude creationoftheprojectedimage,thevisibilityandgeometricalqualitiesoftheimage,andfactorsaffecting exposuretotheimagereceptor.Guidelinesforselectingexposurefactorsandevaluatingimageswithina digitalsystemarepresentedalongwithsystemqualityassuranceandmaintenance.Thecourseincludes thefollowingnumberofcontacthours:Theory-40contacthours.
RADG3601
RadiographicProceduresIV(SpecialProcedures)
1CreditHour
AcontinuationofcourseRADG3303introducingthestudenttospecializedprocedures.Thecourse includesthefollowingnumberofcontacthours:Theory-20contacthours.
RADG3701
ImagingEquipment(CT,Ultrasound,NuclearMedicine,MRI)
1CreditHour
Introducesthestudenttovariousmethodsofrecordingimages,fundamentalsofmaintenanceandrelates principlesofdiagnosticimagingtotheprocessofimageproductionandthespecificequipmentitrequires. Contentincludesimageintensification,magnification,tomographyanddigital Thestudentisacquainted withadvancedimagingtechniques,includingComputedTomography,Ultrasound,NuclearMedicineand MagneticResonanceImaging.BasicprinciplesofMRIaretaughtincludingMRIsafety,fieldstrength, andproceduresperformed Atthistime,thestudentsarescreenedbytheMRItechnologiststodetermine anypre-existingcontraindicationsbeforeenteringtheMRIsuite Thecourseincludesthefollowing numberofcontacthours:Theory-16contacthours
RADG3809
ClinicalEducationIII
9CreditHours
ThisisacontinuationofcourseRADG3309 Clinicalpracticeexperiencesandcompetenciesare evaluatedinthiscourse Itisdesignedtoallowthestudenttosequentiallydevelop,apply,critically analyze,integrate,synthesizeandevaluateconceptsandtheoriesintheperformanceofradiologic procedures Throughstructured,sequential,competency-basedclinicalassignments,conceptsofteam
practice,patient-centeredclinicalpracticeandprofessionaldevelopmentarediscussed,examinedand evaluated.
Allclinicalpracticeexperiencesaredesignedtogivethestudenttheabilitytoprovideexcellentpatient careandassessment,competentperformanceofradiologicimagingandtotalqualitymanagement Levels ofcompetencyandoutcomesmeasurementensurethewell-beingofthepatientpreparatoryto,duringand followingtheradiologicprocedure Thecourseincludesthefollowingnumberofcontacthours:Clinical Laboratory-416contacthours
ClinicalEducationIIIisthethirdinaseriesofclinicalcoursesthatprovidesthestudentwiththe opportunitiestoapplyclasstheorieslearnedinRADG3801,4401,40034102,and4103 Thestudent willcompleteeachroomassignmentobjective Alloftheseobjectivesandradiographicprocedureswill beaccomplishedundertheDirectSupervisionofaqualified(ARRT)RegisteredRadiographer Thiscourseallowsthestudenttoacquirebasicknowledgeofroutineradiographicequipment,use positioningmethodslearnedinRADG3102,3003,3303and3601toexplainradiographicprocedures, evaluateimagesforpositioningaccuracyandimagequality,anddevelopexpertiseinthenecessary interpersonalrelationships Thiscourseallowsthestudenttodealwithpatientsinamannerthatdoesnot addfurtherdiscomfortorinjurynorhinderrecoveryandapplyradiationprotectionforallimaging procedures,andtofunctioninanimagingdepartment Studentswillrotatethroughareasinthe departmenttoachievetheseskillsandseektoachievenewskillsinordertofunctionintheradiographic roomthroughobservation,assistingandperformingprocedures. Allrepeatimageswillbedonebya qualified(ARRT)registeredradiographerwiththestudentpresent.
Assignmentstorotationsinthethirdsix(6)months,includingadvancedimagingmodalities,willprovide thestudentswithmoredifficultexaminationsandnewproceduresthanthattheymayhavelearnedin previouscourses. Aclinicalevaluationwillbedoneweeklyinalloftheserotationsbythesupervising radiographer.Thestudentmustobtainaminimumscoreof81inthissemester.Probationwillresultwitha clinicalevaluationaveragebelow80.
RADG4003
DigitalImageAcquisition&DisplayII
3CreditHours
AcontinuationofcourseRADG3302.Contentisdesignedtoimpartanunderstandingofhowthepatient condition,pathology,contrastagents,scatteredradiation,grids,anodeheeleffect,andfocalspotsize affecttheprojectedimage.Distanceratios,SID,OID,alignment,motion,anduseoftheautomatic exposurecontroldevicewillbeexplored.Principlesofdigitalimagingandfactorsthataffectdigital imagequalityarediscussed.Pre-andpost-processingcapabilitiesofadigitalsystemarereviewed,and thedifferenttypesofdigitalimagedetectorsareexplained.Principlesofdigitalsystemqualityassurance andmaintenancearepresented Thecourseincludesthefollowingnumberofcontacthours:Theory-50 contacthours
RADG4102
RadiographicPathology
2CreditHours
Anintroductiontotheconceptsofdisease Trauma/physicalinjury,thesystematicclassificationof disease,andrepairandreplacementoftissuearediscussed Thecourseincludesthefollowingnumberof contacthours:Theory-40contacthours
RADG4401
IntroductiontoQualityAssurance
1CreditHour
Astudyoftheevaluationofradiographicsystemstoassureconsistencyintheproductionofquality images Theregulationsgoverningqualityassuranceandthetechniques,equipmentandproceduresfor
attainingitarediscussed.Thecourseincludesthefollowingnumberofcontacthours:Theory-16contact hours.
RADG3801
ImageAnalysisIII
1CreditHour
AcontinuationofcourseRADG3501 Contentisdesignedtoprovideabasisforanalyzingradiographic images Includedaretheimportanceofminimumimagingstandards,discussionofaproblem-solving techniqueforimageevaluationandthefactorsthatcanaffectimagequality Actualimageswillbe includedforanalysis Thecourseincludesthefollowingnumberofcontacthours:Theory-17contact hours
RADG4103
RadiographicProceduresV
3CreditHours
AcontinuationofcourseRADG3601 Contentisdesignedtoemphasizecertainspecialviewsusedto demonstratespecificanatomicalpartswhicharedifficulttoseeinroutinepositioning Dailyquizzesare given Thiscoursealsoprovidesareviewofroutinepositioning Studentswillreviewbodyrotations, centralraylocations,tubetilts,anatomy,andstructuresshown Thecourseincludesthefollowingnumber ofcontacthours:Theory-57contacthours
RADG4201
ImageAnalysisIV
1CreditHour
AcontinuationofcourseRADG3801.Contentisdesignedtoprovideabasisforanalyzingradiographic images. Includedaretheimportanceofminimumimagingstandards,discussionofaproblem-solving techniqueforimageevaluationandthefactorsthatcanaffectimagequality.Actualimageswillbe includedforanalysis.Thecourseincludesthefollowingnumberofcontacthours:Theory-17contact hours.
RADG4002
PrinciplesofRadiationProtection
2CreditHours
Astudyoftheinteractionsofradiationwithmatter,itsbiologicaleffects,andtheneedforprotection. Methodsforminimizingexposuretopatients,maximumpermissibledoseequivalents,personnel monitoring,shielding,andmethodsofmeasuringionizingradiationarediscussed.Thecourseincludesthe followingnumberofcontacthours:Theory-30contacthours.
RADG4001
PrinciplesofRadiationBiology
1CreditHour
Astudyoftheeffectsofionizingradiationsonlivingtissues.Includedarediscussionsonrelative sensitivityandresistanceoforgansystems,cellularandsystematicresponsetoradiation,andin-utero responsetoradiation Theacuteandlatenteffectsofradiationarealsodiscussed Thecourseincludesthe followingnumberofcontacthours:Theory-16contacthours
RADG4609
ClinicalEducationIV
9CreditHours
ThisisacontinuationofcourseRADG3809 Clinicalpracticeexperiencesandcompetenciesare evaluatedinthiscourse Itisdesignedtoallowthestudenttosequentiallydevelop,apply,critically analyze,integrate,synthesizeandevaluateconceptsandtheoriesintheperformanceofradiologic procedures
Throughstructured,sequential,competency-basedclinicalassignments,conceptsofteampractice, patient-centeredclinicalpracticeandprofessionaldevelopmentarediscussed,examinedandevaluated
Allclinicalpracticeexperiencesaredesignedtogivethestudenttheabilitytoprovideexcellentpatient careandassessment,competentperformanceofradiologicimagingandtotalqualitymanagement. Levels ofcompetencyandoutcomesmeasurementensurethewell-beingofthepatientpreparatoryto,duringand followingtheradiologicprocedure Thecourseincludesthefollowingnumberofcontacthours:Clinical Laboratory-420contacthours
ClinicalEducationIVisthelastinaseriesofclinicalcoursesthatprovidesthestudentwiththe opportunitiestoapplyclasstheorieslearnedinRADG4203,4001,4002,and4201 Thestudentwill completeeachroomassignmentobjective Alloftheseobjectivesandradiographicprocedureswillbe accomplishedundertheDirectSupervisionofaqualified(ARRT)RegisteredRadiographer Duringthe lastthree(3)months,studentsmayworkunderindirectsupervisionatthediscretionoftheprogram directorandclinicalcoordinator
Thiscourseallowsthestudenttohonetheirskillsregardingroutineradiographicequipmentand positioningtogainproficiency PositioningmethodslearnedinRADG31023003,3303,3601,3701and 4103areusedtoexplainradiographicprocedures,evaluateimagesforpositioningaccuracyandimage quality,anddevelopexpertiseinthenecessaryinterpersonalrelationships Thiscourseallowsthestudent todealwithpatientsinamannerthatdoesnotaddfurtherdiscomfortorinjurynorhinderrecoveryand applyradiationprotectionforallimagingprocedures,andtofunctioninanimagingdepartment Students willperformand/orassistinallradiographicproceduresdoneintheassignedroom.Allrepeatimages maybedonebythestudentinthepresenceofaqualified(ARRT)registeredradiographer.
Aclinicalevaluationwillbedoneweeklyinalloftheserotationsbythesupervisingradiographer.The studentmustobtainaminimumscoreof85inthissemester.
RADG4203
SeniorSeminars(Review)
3CreditHours
ReviewsessionsinthosecoursesdeemedcriticalfortheRegistryexamination. Studentsarealsogiven simulatedRegistryexaminationstoaidinpreparationandfamiliarizationwithconditionsunderwhichthe Registryisgiven.Scheduledcomputerreviewisalsoexpectedduringthistime.Thecourseincludesthe followingnumberofcontacthours:Theory-57contacthours.
ProgramTotals TotalNumberofCourses
TotalNumberofCreditHours
ContactHours(TheoryHours) 721
ContactHours(ClinicalHours) 1632
TotalContactHours 2353
TheBHCLR-SchoolofRadiographyprovidesthegeneralpublic,prospectivestudentsandcurrent studentsaccurateandconsistentinformationinitscatalog.Tosupportinformationinprecedingpages,the followingratesareincluded.ProgramEffectivenessmayalsobeaccessedatwww.jrcert.org.
ABHESEducationalEffectivenessOutcomes
ABHES3YearAcademicOutcomes
JRCERTProgramEffectivenessData
AsstipulatedbyJRCERTStandardsforanAccreditedEducationalPrograminRadiography (EffectiveJanuary1,2021)
Theprogrammaintainsthefollowingprogrameffectivenessdata:
● CredentialingExaminationRate: Thenumberofgraduateswhopass,onfirstattempt,the AmericanRegistryofRadiologicTechnologists(ARRT)certificationexamination,oran unrestrictedstatelicensingexamination,comparedwiththenumberofgraduateswhotakethe examinationwithinsixmonthsofgraduation Thefive-yearaveragebenchmarkestablished bytheJRCERTis75%.
● JobPlacementRate: Thenumberofgraduatesemployedintheradiologicsciencescomparedto thenumberofgraduatesactivelyseekingemploymentintheradiologicscienceswithintwelve monthsofgraduating TheJRCERThasdefinednotactivelyseekingemploymentas:1)graduate failstocommunicatewithprogramofficialsregardingemployment statusaftermultipleattempts, 2)graduateisunwillingtoseekemploymentthatrequiresrelocation,3) graduateisunwillingto acceptemployment,forexample,duetosalaryorhours,4)graduateisonactivedutymilitary, and/or5)graduateiscontinuingeducation Thefive-yearbenchmarkestablishedbythe JRCERTis75%.
● ProgramCompletionRate: Thenumberofstudentswhocompletetheprogramwithinthe statedprogramlength. Theprogramspecifiestheentrypoint(e.g.,requiredorientationdate,final drop/adddate,finaldatetodropwith100%tuitionrefund,officialclassrosterdate,etc.)usedin calculatingtheprogram’scompletionrate. Whencalculatingthetotalnumberofstudents enrolledintheprogram(denominator),programsneednotconsiderstudentswhoattritedueto nonacademicreasonssuchas:1)financial,medical/mentalhealth,orfamilyreasons,2)military deployment,3)achangeinmajor/courseofstudy,and/or4)otherreasonsaninstitutionmay classifyasanonacademicwithdrawal. Theannualbenchmarkestablishedbytheprogramis 80%.
Explanationsofthesemeasuresandcurrentprogrameffectivenessdatacanbeobtainedhere wwwjrcertorg
SCHOOL OF SLEEP TECHNOLOGY History
TheBHCLRSchoolofSleepTechnologycameintoexistenceinordertomeetthedemandforhighly skilledandcompetentSleepTechnologistswithinBaptistHealth,aswellasthesurroundingcommunity. Recognizingthisneed,BaptistHealthleadershipcommittedtoestablishtheSchoolinJulyof2007. Followingconsiderableplanninganddevelopment,theinauguralclassbeganJuly7,2008.
TheSchooliscertifiedthroughtheArkansasDivisionofHigherEducation(ADHE)andaccreditedbythe CommissiononAccreditationofAlliedHealthEducationPrograms(CAAHEP).Theprogramisaffiliated withthefollowingclinicalsites:BaptistHealthMedicalCenter-LittleRock(BHMC-LR),,Arkansas Children’sHospital(ACH),andothersleeplabsaccreditedbytheAmericanAcademyofSleepMedicine (AASM),asapproved
ParticipantsareconferredacertificateofSleepTechnologyfromBHCLRuponsuccessfulcompletionof theprogramandareimmediatelyeligibleforinternationalcertificationthroughtheBoardofRegistered PolysomnographicTechnologists
MissionStatement
BaptistHealthCollegeLittleRock,apartofBaptistHealthMedicalCenter–LittleRock,shapesthe healthofArkansansbyeducatingandmentoringhealthcareprofessionalswithexcellenceandChristian compassion. TheSchoolofSleepTechnologysharesthisoverarchingmissionofBaptistHealthand strivestoprovidequalityeducationinpolysomnographictechnologyforallprogramparticipants.
Values
Infulfillingourmission,weplacespecialemphasisonthevaluesofService,Honesty,Respect, Stewardship,andPerformance
Goals
ThecentralgoaloftheBHCLR-SchoolofSleepTechnologyistopreparecompetent,entry-levelsleep (polysomnographic)technologistsinthecognitive,psychomotor,andaffectivelearningdomains These areaccomplishedthroughintensiveclassroom,laboratory,andclinicalexperiences
Objectives
• CommunicateandcooperatewithBaptistHealthandourregionalcommunityinordertoprovide highlytrainedsleeptechnologistswhomeetthehealthandwellnessneedsofArkansasresidents
• Provideeducationbasedoncurrentstandardsofpracticeforstudentswhowishtodevelop entry-levelcompetenciesinsleeptechnology
• Providecomprehensiveclinicalexperiencesforstudentsinasleepcenteraccreditedbythe AmericanAcademyofSleepMedicine
• Provideacademicadvice,counseling,financialaid,andotherservicestostudentsinterestedin sleeptechnology
AcademicCalendar
FallSemester2025
ClassBegins July07
LaborDay September01
SpringSemester2026 ClassBegins January05
MLKDayObserved January19
FallBreak September22-26 SpringBreak March23-27
ThanksgivingBreak November27-28 MemorialDay May25
FallSemesterEnds December12 SpringSemesterEnds June12
Christmas December25-26 Commencementand Graduation* June13
ApplicationDeadline Inaccordancewiththeentryregistrationdate,theSelectionCommitteemustcompleteitsworkpriorto arrivaloftheclass Inordertofacilitateselectionofthenewincomingclassanditsentryregistration,an applicationdeadlineofApril15hasbeenestablished Theapplicationprocessmustbecompleted, includingreceiptofallsupportingdocumentationbyBHCLR,nolaterthanMay1
ApplicationRequirements ApplicationrequirementsmustbecompletedbeforetheapplicantfileisreviewedbytheSelection Committee.Completionoftheapplicationprocessdoesnotguaranteeselection/admissionintothe program.
• SubmissionofacompletedApplicationforAdmissionform.
• One(1)officialtranscript,inasealedenvelopefromeachpost-secondaryeducationalinstitution attended,ifany(college,university,vocationalschool).
• Officialhighschooltranscriptconfirminggraduationdate,orofficialreportofGEDtestresults, inasealedenvelopefromtheorganization.Anapplicantmustbeahighschoolgraduateorhave aGEDpriortotheprogramstartdate.
• AnofficialcopyoftheAmericanCollegeTest(ACT)results:aminimumscoreof17required; 19preferred(maybeonhighschooltranscript),TOEFLscoreifapplicable.TheScholastic AptitudeTest(SAT)maybesubmittedinlieuoftheACT.TheSATisevaluatedutilizingan ACT/SAT(CriticalReading+Math)concordancescaleavailableontheACTwebsite.
• Completionofobservationhours,coordinatedthroughtheProgramDirector.
• SubmissionofaPersonalStatement.
• PersonalinterviewwiththeSelectionCommittee,ifrequested
• Satisfactorycompletionoftheapplicationprocess*
*Pleasenotethattheseareminimumrequirements,andapplicantsarerankedaccordingtoacademic criteria Satisfactoryindicatesthatallrequirementshavebeenfulfilledbytheapplicant Accepted applicantsmustcompletetheprograminitsentirety Studentsseekingreentrymustcompletetheentire applicationprocess Allapplicantswillbeconsideredonanequalbasis,regardlessofreentryapplication
TheBHCLR-SchoolofSleepTechnologymaylimitinterviewstothetopacademicallyqualified applicants
EntryRequirements
1 AbilitytoperformEssentialFunctionsofSleepTechnology
2 ImmunizationandTuberculinTestinginformationcanbefoundintheApplicantand AdmissioninformationsectionoftheCatalogandtheGeneralSectionoftheStudent
Handbook.
3.Uponselection,aCriminalBackgroundCheckRecord(CBCR)willbeperformed.** 4 Drug-freestatusasdeterminedbylaboratoryresultspriortoentry
**Failuretodiscloseallcriminaloffenseswillautomaticallyresultindenialfromparticipatingin theprogram Failuretodiscloseoffensesisviewedasfalsificationandassuchwillresultin dismissalfromtheprogramifdiscoveredafteradmission TheBoardofRegistered PolysomnographicTechnologistsrequiresdisclosureofcriminalbackgroundandfollowssimilar policies Priorcriminaloffenseswillnotnecessarilyresultinbeingineligibletoparticipate Decisionsregardingparticipationaremadeonacase-by-casebasis
EssentialFunctions Essentialfunctions,asestablishedbytheschool,areskills,abilities,andcompetenciesthatmustbe demonstrated byastudentonadmissionandthroughouttheprogram BaptistHealthCollege’s professionalhealthcareeducationprogramexpectseachstudenttoattainandintegratethenecessary knowledgeandskills,combinedwiththedevelopmentandapplicationofsoundjudgment,tosuccessfully providesemi-autonomousandcollaborativecareforindividualswithinthescopeofpracticedefinedby theirprogramofstudy
InordertoprogressasastudentinBaptistHealthCollegeLittleRock(BHCLR)-SchoolofSleep Technologyandsuccessfullycompletethecourseofstudytobecomeahealthcareprofessional,astudent mustdemonstrateeachoftherequiredEssentialFunctions.SatisfactorydemonstrationoftheEssential Functionssignifiesthatastudentmeetstheacademicrequirementsandpossessesthetechnicalskillsto engageineducationalactivitiesintheclassroomandclinicalsettinginamannerthatwouldnotposea dangertootherstudents,patients,orthepublic.
ThefollowingEssentialFunctionsarerequiredofstudentsthroughoutenrollmentintheprogram:
1 Observation:
2.Speech/Hearing:
3.PhysicalAbilities/FineMotorTouch:
● Beabletoseeandreadprintedmaterials includingbutnotlimitedtochartsandgraphs, clinicaldocuments,coursematerials,computer screens,andinterpretgraphicalrepresentations
● Canvisuallyobservepatientsandthepatient’s environment
● Havegoodvision
● Canspeakclearlyandbeunderstood.
● Abletohearandinterpretvoicesaswellasloud, soft,ormuffledsounds.
● Capableofwalking,liftinginexcessof50lbs, pushing,pulling,reaching,sittingandstanding forlongperiodsoftimewhennecessary.Can alsomoveheavyobjectsbybending,stooping, reachingormovingsidetoside.
● Havetheuseoffingersforfinemotordexterity and manipulatingsmallobjects,etc.
● Capableofgatheringinformation(ex: temperature),applyelectrodes,andassessair
4.Intellectual/Conceptual/Cognitive
5.Communication/Behavior
leaksbyusingthesenseoftouch
● Physicallyabletoworkonorwithequipment followingpropertraining
● Havephysicaluseofallofthefollowing: fingers,hands,arms,feet,legs,backandneck
● Haveallthenecessaryskillstocarryout sleep-relateddiagnosticandtherapeutic proceduressafelyandaccurately Theuseof botharmsandhandsisrequiredtomanipulate instruments,operateequipment,andassist non-ambulatorypatientsandpatientswith impairedmobility
● Abletodobasicmathematicalcalculations(add, subtract,multiply,divide).
● Canrecognizeemergencysituationsandtake appropriateactionsastaught.
● Cancomprehendandprocessverbalandwritten information.
● Abletoorganizeandprioritizejobtasks.
● Caneffectivelyread,write,andverbally communicateintheEnglishlanguage.
● Havetheabilitytolegiblycommunicatein writingusingtheEnglishlanguage.
● Possesstheabilitytoassessorinterpret non-verbalcommunicationsuchasfacial expressions,handsignalsforhelp,etc
● Capableofdemonstratingandmaintaining psychologicalandemotionalstability
● Willingandabletobehaveinaprofessionaland respectfulmannerincludingremainingawake andvigilantthroughoutanovernightshift
● Willingandabletocomplywiththe BaptistHealthValues:Service,Honesty, Respect,StewardshipandPerformance
● Willing and able to follow all expectations, policiesandproceduresoutlinedbythecollege
● Be able to follow organizational policies which maintainsafetyforpatient(s),self,andothers
SelectionProcess TheSelectionCommitteeconsidersandinterviewseachapplicantforselectiontoentertheschoolafterall requiredmaterialsarereceived.Eachapplicantisrankedaccordingtoqualificationswiththehighest qualifiedbeingnumberone.Theprocessiscontinueduntiltheclassisfilled.Selectionforadmissionison acompetitivebasis,astheenteringclassislimitedtoeight(8)students.Thecommitteeformulatesa recommendationforeachapplicantandforwardsittotheProgramDirectorforfinalaction.Thefinal selectiondecisionismadebytheProgramDirector. Anapplicantmaybegivenalternatestatusand notifiedifapositionintheclassbecomesavailable.Applicantsarenotifiedbyletterofthecommittee’s decision.
Selectedapplicantsareexpectedtonotifytheschoolofintenttoregisterbyreturningtheformenclosed withtheacceptanceletterand$200admissionfeepriortotheregistrationdate Selectedapplicantsnot registering,whoseekadmissionatalaterdate,havenopreferentialstatusandarereconsideredfor selectionatthesametimeasnewapplicantsforthenextenteringclass Alternatestatusdoesnotguaranteetheapplicantapositioninanyfutureclass Anyapplicantwhoisnot selectedandintendstore-applymustkeeptheapplicationfileactivebysubmittinganewapplicationby theApril15deadlineofthenextyear
CreditbyExamination
Notavailable
EntranceDate
TheentrancedatesarereflectedontheSchoolCalendarasoutlinedpreviously
Registration
TheregistrationdatesarereflectedontheSchoolCalendarasoutlinedpreviously
Academics
AcademicProgress
Theschoolutilizesagradingsystemtosignifystudentprogressionthroughtheprogramofstudy. Afinallettergradeisassignedforeachcourseandpracticumcompleted.Thelettergradehasa correspondingratingthatdenotesthequalityofstudentlearning.Apercentrangeisusedto determinethelettergrade.ValuepointsareusedtocalculatetheGradePointAverage(GPA)and forotherpurposes,suchashonorsawardsatcommencementandscholarshipawardsbythe BaptistHealthFoundationandothers.
Ingeneral,studentdidacticachievementismeasuredbywrittenandpracticalexaminations; clinicalprogressivedevelopmentismeasuredbyweeklyevaluations.
Anincomplete“I”grademaybemade-upatthesolediscretionoftheProgramDirector.Ifthe incompletecourseworkisnotcompletedwithintheestablishedtime-frame,the“I”grade becomesafinalgradeof“F”.
Studentsnotachievingtherequiredgradearesubjecttotheacademicdisciplinarypolicies.The policiesareavailableonrequest,andpublishedintheStudentHandbook.
AnoverallsatisfactoryinacademicsduringSemesterIisrequiredtoprogresstoSemesterIIand forqualifyingasacandidateforgraduation Satisfactoryisdefinedasafinalminimumgradeof “C”(77%)ineachcourse Studentsnotachievingtherequiredgradearesubjecttotheacademic disciplinarypolicies Thepoliciesareavailableonrequest,andpublishedintheStudent Handbook
GradingScale
A=90-100
B=80-89
C=77-79
D=70-76
F=0-69
HonorsScale
Honors=350-374
HighHonors=3.75-4.00
AttendanceandMethodofDelivery Theprogramisaresidentialprogramofstudy Astudentisexpectedtoattendallscheduledclasses,labs, andclinicalmeetings.Absenceisdefinedasnotbeingpresentafterone(1)clockhourofthescheduled class,lab,orclinicalmeetingORleavingbeforetheendofthescheduledclass,lab,orclinicalmeeting. AstudentmustcontacttheAssociateDeanassoonaspossiblewhenheorshecannotbeinattendanceas scheduled. Morethanfiveabsencesinasemestermayresultinsuspensionfromtheprogramatthe discretionoftheAssociateDean. Amaximumofone(1)absencewillbeassessedwithinatwenty-four hourperiodthatbeginswiththefirsthourofabsence.
Tardinessisnotbeingpresentuptoone(1)clockhourofascheduledclassorclinicalday.Atardyis recordedifthestudentarrivesforclass,lab,orclinicalmeetingsafterthescheduledtimetobepresent. Three(3)occurrencesoftardinesswillequalone(1)absence.
Whenpossible,documentationofthereasonforabsencesandtardiness(familymedical,personal medical,bereavement,etc.)shouldbemaintained.DocumentationwillbeconsideredbytheProgram Directorintheeventsuspensionfromtheprogramisbeingconsideredforexcessiveabsencesand/or tardiness.
Progressivedisciplinaryproceduresforabsencesandtardinesswithinasemesterareasfollow:
Third (3rd)absenceortardy VerbalCounseling
Fourth(4th)absenceortardy WrittenWarning
Fifth (5th)absenceortardy Probation
Sixth (6th)absenceortardy Suspension,attheAssociateDean’sdiscretion
Classassignmentsandexam(s)missedmaybemadeupatthediscretionoftheAssociateDean Itisthe student’sresponsibilitytomeetwiththeProgramDirectortoobtainmake-upassignmentsandmake arrangementstotakethemake-upexam Thesearrangementsmustbemadeatthenextclassmeeting thestudentattends.Afivepercent(5%)penaltywillbeassessedtowardthefinalscoreofall make-upassignmentsandexamsatthediscretionoftheProgramDirector.Thereforea90%willbe an85%;a77%willbea72%;etc.
Missedclinicalmeetingsmustbemadeup.Thestudentmustmakearrangementswithhisorher respectiveclinicalsiteforpossibledatestomakeupsessionsmissedduetoabsence Thesesessionsmust
beimmediatelycommunicatedtotheAssociateDeanforfinalapproval.Itisoftennecessarytoschedule thistimeduringtheFallBreak,ChristmasBreak,orSpringBreak.Ifmissedmeetingsarenotmadeup beforetheendoftheprogram,thestudentmustdosoaftercommencementtocompleteprogram requirements SucharrangementsmustalsobescheduledbythestudentandapprovedbytheAssociate Dean
ClassandClinicalRotations Classesarescheduledbetweenthehoursof12:00pmand7:00pm onTuesday,Wednesday, andThursday SpiritualPerspectiveswillbeheldonThursdayafternoonduringthefirst10 weeksofschool Selectedcourseshavelaboratoriestaughtconcurrentlywiththelecturecontent Thisformatprovidesthestudentwithhands-onexperienceandvisualreinforcementofthe principleslearnedintheclassroom Ascheduleofclassesoutliningmeetingtimesisdistributed atthebeginningoftheprogramduringNewStudentOrientation
Studentsarerequiredtoparticipateintheclinicalsettingbeginningafterthefirstelevenweeksof instruction StudentrotationsitesincludeBaptistHealthMedicalCenter-LittleRock(BHMCLR),ArkansasChildren’sHospital(ACH),VACentralArkansasHealthcare(VA),andother sleeplabsaccreditedbytheAmericanAcademyofSleepMedicine(AASM),asapproved
Duringweeks12-22ofthefirstsemestereachstudentwillattendtwo(2)clinicalmeetingseach week.Clinicalslotswillrunapproximately4.5hourspermeeting.Mosteveningclinicalslotsare availableonSunday-Saturday.Spaceislimited.AllclinicalassignmentswillbemadebytheAssociate Dean.Duringthesecondsemester,eachstudentwillbeassignedtwoovernightclinicalmeetings(10-12 hourseach)perweek.
Note:Exactdaysandtimesmayvarybasedonthespecificsiteofrotation.
TRAJECSYSCLINICALHOURSTRACKINGSYSTEM TheProgramutilizestheTrajecsyssystemtokeeptrackofallcompletedclinicalhours.Studentsare responsibleforthefollowing:
1.Clockinginandoutattheassignedclinicalsite.Failuretodosowillresultina1-point deductioneachoccurrencefromthe“ClinicalPoliciesFollowedPoints”available.
2.Clockinginand/oroutfromanapprovedelectronicdeviceintheassignedclinicalsite,suchas aclassroomdesktopcomputer,laptopcomputer,orotherdeviceisrequired.Failuretodosowill resultina3-pointdeductioneachoccurrencefromthe“ClinicalPoliciesFollowedPoints” available.
ClinicalPolicies:15PointsPossible
AllclinicallaboratorypoliciesasprintedintheStudentHandbookaretobefollowedbythestudentsatall times Failuretofollowthesepolicieswillresultindeductionofpoints,whichmayaffecttheclinical grade Examplesofpossibledeductionsarelistedbelow Otherpossibledeductionsarelistedinthe StudentHandbookunderClinicalPoliciesandDressCode Thisisnotacomprehensivelist,asitis impossibletolisteveryscenario PointdeductionsareatthediscretionoftheAssociateDean
Possibledeductions:
Cellphoneinclinical5points
Clockingin/outfromunapprovedlocation3points/each Leavingclinicalearly10points Failuretoclockin/outonTrajecsys1point/each Notinassignedarea5points Gumchewing3points
Wearingsweatshirts5points
Clothes/Shoesnotingoodrepair/notclean3points
Tardies:
Thestudentshouldbeearlyorontimeforalllearningexperiences.Tardiesareaccumulatedeachclinical semester Two(2)ormoretardieseachsemesterwillresultinpointdeductionsfromtheclinicalgrade Atardyisdefinedasfailuretobepresentuptoone(1)hourofascheduledday
Absences:
Absenttimeshouldbeutilizedforillnessonly Anabsenceisdefinedasnotbeingpresentforoverone (1)hourofascheduledday Absencesareaccruedeachclinicalsemester Excessiveabsenceswillbe madeupintheclinicalareapriortograduation
CreditHours
Eachrequiredcourseintheprofessionalcurriculumreflectsacredithourvalue BHCLRusesthecredit hourformulaidentifiedintheAcademicSectionoftheCatalog
LengthofProgram
Theprogramofstudyisoneacademicyearincludingforty-four(44)weeksofinstruction
GraduationRequirements
1 Successfullycompletetheprogramofstudy
2. Fulfillallprogressionandpromotioncriteria.
3. Settleallfinancialoutcomes.
4. Completeallgraduateclearancedocumentationandprocesses.
5. SatisfyTerminalObjectives,EssentialFunctionsandTechnicalStandards.
6. SuccessfullycompletetheProgram’scomprehensiveexitexamination.
Graduates
Uponcompletionoftheprogram,thestudentwillreceiveadiplomafromBaptistHealthCollegeLittle Rock.GraduatesfromtheBHCLR-SchoolofSleepTechnologywillbeeligibletoapplyforandtakethe internationalcertificationexaminationadministeredbytheBoardofRegisteredPolysomnographic Technologists(www.brpt.org)tobecomeaRegisteredPolysomnographicTechnologist(RPSGT)andthe RegisteredSleepTechnologist(RST)examinationadministeredbytheAmericanBoardofSleep Medicine,immediatelyuponcompletionoftheprogram.
ProfessionalCertification TheBoardofRegisteredPolysomnographicTechnologists(BRPT)developsandadministersthe certificationexaminationforRegisteredPolysomnographicTechnologists(RPSGTs).Uponsuccessful completionofthisexamination,anindividualisgrantedtheprivilegeofaffixingthecredentialRPSGT withhisorhersignaturehavingdemonstratedcompetencyandcommitmenttomaximal,quality performanceintheprofessionofSleepTechnology ProgrammaticaccreditationthroughCAAHEPallows agraduatetoapplyforandtaketheBRPTexamuponcompletionoftheprogram TheAmericanBoardof SleepMedicine(ABSM)developsandadministerstheexaminationtobecomeaRegisteredSleep Technologists(RST) GraduatesareimmediatelyeligibleforcertificationthroughtheABSMaswell
TerminalObjectives Thesegeneralprogramobjectivesapplytoallareasofstudywithintheprogramandallsleeplabsthrough whichstudentsrotate
CognitiveDomain
1 Selectthepropertestingprotocolbasedonthepatient’shistoryandphysicianorders
2 Selecttheproperrecordingequipmentandsensorsfortheprocedure
3 Performcalibrationsnecessaryforallpolysomnographicprocedures
4. Distinguishnormalfromabnormalresults.
5. Utilizedatatoevaluateaccuracyofresults.
6. Maintainaccurateandcompleterecords.
7 Applyproblemsolvingtechniquestoidentifyandcorrectartifactualdata,identifyinstrument malfunction,andinstituteappropriatecorrectivemeasuresundersupervision
8 Determineneedfortherapeuticintervention
9 Differentiateemergenteventsfromthepatient’sbaselinebehavior
10. Identifytheneedsofthepatient.
PsychomotorDomain
1 Applyelectrodesandothersensorsforpatienttesting
2 Operateandmaintaindigitalacquisitionsystemsbasedontheinstructor'sdirectionandoperating manuals
3 Initiateandtitratetherapeuticmodalities
4 Documentallpertinentdata,includingdemographicinformation
5 Keeptheworkareacleanandorganizedatalltimes
6 Respondtotheneedsofthepatient
7. Interactwithotherhealthcareproviders.
8. Arriveontimeandremainengagedinthedepartmentforthescheduledtime.
AffectiveDomain
1. Maintainoptimalsafetyprecautionsintermsofphysicalhazardsandinfectioncontrol.
2 Utilizerelationshipsconcerningtheentirehealth-careteamfortotalpatientcare
3 Demonstraterespectforconfidentialityinpersonalandprofessionalrelationships
4 Demonstratewillingnesstogobeyondtheminimalrequirementsofservice
5 Respondethicallyandempatheticallytopatientneeds
6 Useoptimalverbalandnon-verbalcommunication
7 Utilizeallavailablelearningopportunities
8 Realisticallyassesspersonallimitationsintermsoflevelofknowledge,understandingand psychomotorskills,andlegal,regulatory,andethicalresponsibilities
9 Abidebyanacceptablecodeofethicsatalltimeswhileonduty
EducationFacilities
SleepCenter/SleepLab
BaptistHealthMedicalCenter-LittleRock
ArkansasChildren’sHospital
VACentralHealthCareHospital
StudentSupportServices
ProfessionalOrganizations
AmericanAssociationofSleepTechnologists(www.AASTweb.org)
AmericanAcademyofSleepMedicine(www.AASMnet.org)
BoardofRegisteredPolysomnographicTechnologists(www.BRPT.org)
AmericanBoardofSleepMedicine(www.ABSM.org)
AdditionalProgramInformation
ProgrammaticAccreditation
TheBHCLRSchoolofSleepTechnologyisaccreditedbytheCommissiononAccreditationof AlliedHealthEducationPrograms(CAAHEP).
CommissiononAccreditationofAlliedHealthEducationPrograms
25400USHighway19North,Suite158
Clearwater,FL33756
Phone727-210-2350
Fax727-210-2354
WebsitewwwCAAHEPORG
ContactforAdditionalInformation
BHCLR-SchoolofSleepTechnologyiscertifiedthroughtheArkansasDepartmentofHigher Education(ADHE)
ArkansasDepartmentofHigherEducation
Attention:Director
423MainStreet LittleRock,AR72201
Phone:(501)371-2000
ProfessionalCurriculum
Theten(10)coursecurriculumisorganizedintotwosemestersforatotalofthirty-seven(37)credits.A certificateisawardedduringthegraduationceremonyattheendoftheprogram.
CourseDescriptions
Thecourseprovidesaholistic,Christian-basedapproachincreatingawarenessandunderstandingabout; 1)one’sownbeliefsystem;2)thespiritualneedsofpatients;3)methodologiesofspiritualcarefor patients,and4)worldreligionsandreligiouspracticesspecificallyastheyrelatetodeliveryofhealthcare
Thecourseincludesthefollowingnumberofcontacthours:Theory–15contacthours
MedicalTerminology
Thiscoursecoversthestudyofwordsthatrelatetothehumanbodysystems,anatomical structures,pathology,andmedicalprocedures Wordroots,combiningforms,prefixes,suffixes, pleuralendings,abbreviations,symbols,andpronunciationwillbeintroduced Co-requisitesfor thiscourseincludeSLPT1001,SLPT1008,SLPT1102ANDSLPT1104 Thecourseincludes
thefollowingnumberofcontacthours:Theory–36contacthours.
SLPT1102
ClinicalPracticumI
2CreditHours
Duringthisinitialclinicalexperience,theapplicationoftheprinciplesofpolysomnographictechnology andpatientmonitoringareintroduced Itisdesignedtoorientthestudenttodirectpatientcareandthe proceduresrelatedtoinitiatingasleepstudyrecording,includingsetup Thisclinicalexperienceisa prerequisitetosubsequentcoursesrelatedtoadvancedpatientmonitoring,eventrecognition,and therapeuticintervention MedicalEthicsandLaw(SLPT1001)isaprerequisite Co-requisitesforthis courseincludeSLPT1002,SLPT1008andSLPT1104 Thecourseincludesthefollowingnumberof contacthours:ClinicalLaboratory–93contacthours
SLPT1001
MedicalEthicsandLaw
1CreditHours
MedicolegalandethicalprinciplesinvolvedinthepracticeofSleepTechnology Topicscovered includethecodeofethicsandthelegalimplicationsofnegligenceandmalpracticeintheclinical sleeptechnologysetting Co-requisitesforthiscourseincludeSLPT1002,SLPT1008,SLPT 1102andSLPT1104 Thecourseincludesthefollowingnumberofcontacthours:Theory–16 hours
SLPT1008
FundamentalsofInstrumentationandPatientMonitoring
8CreditHours
FundamentalsofInstrumentationandPatientMonitoringprovidesbothdidacticandlaboratorytrainingin basicaspectsofpolysomnographictechnology.Thisintroductorycourseprovidesnecessaryskills essentialfortheinitialclinicalexperiencethatbeginsonweektwelveofthefirstsemester. Studentswill becomefamiliarwiththeskillsandknowledgeneededtoconductbasicsleeprecordings.Basic instrumentation,patientpreparationandmonitoring,andpatient-technologistinteractionsrelatedtosleep technologyarecovered.Laboratorysessionsprovidehands-onexperienceintheskillsrequiredtoconduct basicsleeprecordings.Co-requisitesforthiscourseincludeSLPT1001SLPT1002,SLPT1102,and SLPT1104.Thecourseincludesthefollowingnumberofcontacthours:Theory–99;andSkills Laboratory–60;foratotalof159contacthours.
SLPT1104
Sleep-RelatedAnatomy,Physiology,andPathophysiology
4CreditHours
Thiscourseisdesignedtoprovidedidactictraininginanatomy,physiology,andpathophysiology,as relatedtosleepandsleepdisorders.Itprovidesknowledgethatisessentialfortheinitialclinical experiencethatbeginsonweektwelveoftheterm.Studentswillbecomefamiliarwithsleepdisorders, anatomyandphysiologyofthehumancardiopulmonaryandnervoussystems,andco-morbidities frequentlyencounteredinthispopulationofpatients Thecourseisdesignedasaprerequisiteto subsequentcoursesrelatedtoadvancedpatientmonitoring,eventrecognition,andtherapeutic intervention Co-requisitesforthiscourseincludeSLPT1001,SLPT1008andSLPT1102 Thecourse includesthefollowingnumberofcontacthours:Theory-60contacthours
SLPT2005
AdvancedSleepTechnology
5CreditHours
AsanexpansionuponthetopicscoveredinFundamentalsofInstrumentationandPatientMonitoring,this courseprovidesthestudentwithbothdidacticandlaboratorytraininginadvancedinstrumentationand patientmonitoring Studentswillbecomefamiliarwiththeskillsandknowledgeneededtoobtainand evaluatehighqualitysleeprecordings Allaspectsofeventrecognition,instrumentationsetupand calibration,recordingandmonitoringtechniques,documentation,therapeuticinterventions,and patient-technologistinteractionsrelatedtosleeptechnologyarecovered Laboratorysessionsprovide
practicalexperienceintheskillsrequiredtoobtainandevaluatehighqualitysleeprecordings. SLPT 2008,SLPT2101,andSLPT2105areco-requisitetothiscourse. PrerequisitesincludeSLPT1001, SLPT1002,SLPT1008,SLPT1102andSLPT1104 Thecourseincludesthefollowingnumberof contacthours:Theory–623;andSkillsLaboratory–33;foratotalof953contacthours
SLPT2008
ClinicalPracticumII 8CreditHours
Acontinuationoftheclinicalexperiencefromsemesterone,ClinicalPracticumIIfocusesonmore advancedconceptsinSleepTechnology Thestudentwillbeintheclinicalsetting15hourseachweek, includingoneovernightshifteachweekforthefirsteight(8)weeks Thestudentwillbeintheclinical settingtwenty(20)hourseachweek,includingtwoovernightshiftseachweekforthefollowingeight(8) weeks Thestudentwillbeintheclinicalsettingfifteen(15)hourseachweek,includingoneovernight shifteachweekthelastfive(5)weeks Uponcompletionofthiscourse,thestudentwillhaveexperience inallaspectsofovernighttestingandtherapeuticintervention SLPT2005,SLPT2105,andSLPT2101 areco-requisitetothiscourse PrerequisitesincludeSLPT1001,SLPT1002,SLPT1008,SLPT1102, andSLPT1104 Thecourseincludesthefollowingnumberofcontacthours:ClinicalLaboratory–360 contacthours
SLPT2101
CertificationTesting 1CreditHour
AttheconclusionoftheSleepTechnologyprogram,participantsmayexpecttotakeandpassthe examinationtobecomeboardcertified.AftercompletingtheCertificationTestingcourse,studentswillbe abletodifferentiatecertificationfromlicensure,andunderstandtheevolutionandstructureofitemsas foundonacertificationexamination.Informationlearnedinpriorcourseswillbeincludedinthis examinationreview.SLPT2005,SLPT2008andSLPT2101areco-requisitestothiscourse. PrerequisitesincludeSLPT1001,SLPT1002,SLPT1008,SLPT1102andSLPT1104.Thecourse includesthefollowingnumberofcontacthours:Theory–16.5contacthours.
SLPT2105 Scoring,ReportGeneration,andDaytimeTesting 5CreditHours
Thiscoursewillprovidedidacticandlaboratorytraininginpolysomnogramscoring,reportgeneration, andday-timetesting. Studentswillbecomefamiliarwiththeskillsandknowledgeneededtoaccurately scoresleeprecordings,generatereliablereports,andperformmultiplesleeplatencytestsandmaintenance ofwakefulnesstesting.Laboratorysessionsprovidepracticalexperienceintheskillsrequiredtoobtain andevaluatehighqualityday-timerecordingsandtoscoresleepstudies.SLPT2005,SLPT2008,and SLPT2101areco-requisitetothiscourse.PrerequisitesincludeSLPT1001,SLPT1002,SLPT1008, SLPT1102andSLPT1104.Thecourseincludesthefollowingnumberofcontacthours:Theory–62.3; andSkillsLaboratory–33;foratotalof953contacthours
ProgramTotals
ABHESEducationalEffectivenessOutcomes CAAHEPEducationalEffectivenessOutcomes PositivePlacementreportingisbasedontheCoAPSGrequirementofthemostrecentthreecalendar yearsfiledinthemostrecentAnnualReport.PositivePlacementmeansthatthegraduateisemployedfull orpart-timeinarelatedfield;and/orcontinuinghis/hereducation;and/orinthemilitary.
*Notrequiredfortheprofession.
SCHOOL OF SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY History
TheBaptistHealthCollegeLittleRock–SchoolofSurgicalTechnologywasestablishedfromastudyof theincreasingshortageofSurgicalTechnologistsinthecommunity ThefirstclassenteredinFebruary, 1999,andthecommencementceremonywasNovember3,1999atGeyerSpringsBaptistChurchinLittle Rock,Arkansas
Theprogramoperatedasacertificate-grantingprogramfrom1999through2017 FromJuly2017 throughJanuary2021,theprogramacceptedbothcertificate-seekingandassociateofappliedscience degree-seekingstudents. InJuly2021,theprogrambeganacceptingonlyanassociateofappliedscience degree-seekingstudents.
TheBaptistHealthCollegeLittleRock–SchoolofSurgicalTechnologyiscertifiedthroughtheArkansas DivisionofHigherEducation(ADHE),andholdsprogrammaticaccreditationthroughtheAccrediting BureauofHealthEducationSchools(ABHES).
MissionStatement
BHCLR–SchoolofSurgicalTechnologyexiststoprovidequalityperioperativeeducationinresponseto thechangingsurgicalhealthneedsofthecitizensofArkansaswithChristiancompassionandpersonal concern
Philosophy
BHCLR–SchoolofSurgicalTechnology,asaneducationalunitofBaptistHealthMedicalCenter-Little Rock,supportstheBaptistHealthPhilosophy,Belief,Mission,Values,andVisionstatementandthoseof affiliatinginstitutions.
TheschoolstrivestopreparegraduateswhodemonstrateprofessionalbehaviorsintheroleofSurgical Technologist.Emphasiswillbeplacedonperioperativeknowledge,communicationskills,and interpersonalrelationshipsintheOperatingRoom.Theschoolexpectsthegraduatetorespecttheworth anddignityofindividualsreceivingperioperativecareandtorespondtotheirneedswithChristian compassion
TheSurgicalTechnologistisanintegralmemberofthesurgicalteamwhomaintainsqualityperioperative patientcarewhileunderthesupervisionofthesurgeonorregisterednurse Thisisaccomplishedthrough therolesoftheSurgicalTechnologist AsaSurgicalTechnologisttheindividualunderstandsthe procedurebeingperformed,anticipatestheneedsofthesurgeonandutilizestheequipmentnecessary duringthesurgicalprocedure AsacirculatingSurgicalTechnologisttheindividualmonitorsconditionsin theenvironmentandassessestheneedsofthepatientandsurgicalteam AsasecondassistingSurgical Technologisttheindividualassiststhesurgeonorfirstassistantduringtheoperation
Educationincludesclassroomandclinicallearningexperienceswhichwillassuretheacquisitionof knowledgeandskillsnecessarytoprovidequalityperioperativecare TheBHCLR–SchoolofSurgical Technologyfacultyiscommittedtoprovidinganenvironmentwhichenablesthelearnertoacquirethe knowledgeandskillsneededbytheSurgicalTechnologist Thefacultystrivestorecognizeandacceptthe differencesinneedsandlearningabilitiesoftheindividualstudent
Goal
TheschoolgoalistopreparecompetententrylevelSurgicalTechnologistsinthecognitive,psychomotor andaffectivelearningdomains
AcademicCalendar
FallSemester2025
ClassBegins July07
LaborDay September01
SpringSemester2026
ClassBegins January05
MartinLutherKingDay January19
FallBreak September22-26 SpringBreak March23-27
ThanksgivingBreak November26-28 MemorialDay May25
FallSemesterEnds December12
Commencement December14
SpringSemesterEnds June12
Commencement June13 +Datessubjecttochange
Application&FileCompletionDeadlines
Inaccordancewiththeentryregistrationdate,theSelectionCommitteemustcompleteitsworkpriorto thearrivalofthefreshmanclassinJulyandJanuaryofeachcalendaryear.Inordertofacilitateselection oftheincomingnewclassanditsentryregistration,applicationdeadlinesofApril15th andOctober15th havebeenestablished;theapplicationprocessmustbecompletedbyMay1st andNovember1st .
ApplicationRequirements
Applicationrequirementsincludesatisfactorycompletionofapplicationrequirementsasidentifiedinboth theApplicant&AdmissionsectionandschoolspecificsectionoftheCatalog.Completionofthe applicationrequirementsisrequiredbeforetheapplicantfileisreviewedbytheSelectionCommittee. Completionoftheapplicationprocessdoesnotguaranteeselection/admissionintotheprogram.
1 AnapplicantmustbeahighschoolgraduateorhaveaGEDpriortotheprogramstartdate Please notethattheseareminimumrequirementsandapplicantsarerankedaccordingtoacademiccriteria;
2 Transferofprerequisitecoursesfromanaccreditedcollege/university
3 Apersonalinterviewasrequested
TheBHCLR-SchoolofSurgicalTechnologymaylimitinterviewstothetopacademicallyqualified applicants
SelectionCommittee
TheSelectionCommitteereviewseachapplicantfileforentrytotheschoolafterthefileiscompleted. Selectionforentryisonacompetitivebasis,aseachenteringclassislimitedinnumber.Thecommittee formulatesarecommendationforeachapplicantandtheProgramDirectorreviewsrecommendationsfor finalaction.
SelectionProcess Theselectionprocessbeginswithareviewofeachcompletedapplicantfile.Eachapplicantisranked accordingtotheinformationintheapplicantfile Thetoprankedapplicantsmaybescheduledfora personalinterview Aftertheinterview,theapplicantswillagainberanked Selectionforentrybegins withthehighestrankedapplicant Theprocessiscontinueduntiltheclassisfilled Qualifiedapplicants notincludedintheselectedclassnumberareplacedonanalternatelistandmaybeconsideredforthe nextsemester
Thehighestqualifiedalternateisrankednumberone(1)andsoon Alternatesarenotifiedbyrank numberofspaceintheclassbecomesavailable Alternatestatusdoesnotguaranteetheapplicantafuture positioninthenextenteringclassoranyfutureclass
CreditbyExamination
Notavailable
EntryRequirements Fulfillmentofentryrequirementsincludessatisfactorycompletionofentryrequirementsasidentifiedin theApplicant&AdmissionandschoolspecificsectionsoftheCatalog ImmunizationandTuberculin TestinginformationcanbefoundintheApplicantandAdmissioninformationsectionoftheCatalog Selectedapplicantsqualifyforentryandregistrationforcoursesthroughfulfillmentofallentry requirements.
EssentialFunctions Essentialfunctions,asestablishedbytheschool,areskills,abilities,andcompetenciesthatmustbe demonstrated byastudentonadmissionandthroughouttheprogram.BaptistHealthCollege’s professionalhealthcareeducationprogramexpectseachstudenttoattainandintegratethenecessary knowledgeandskills,combinedwiththedevelopmentandapplicationofsoundjudgment,tosuccessfully providesemi-autonomousandcollaborativecareforindividualswithinthescopeofpracticedefinedby theirprogramofstudy.
InordertoprogressasastudentinBaptistHealthCollegeLittleRock(BHCLR)-SchoolofSurgical Technologyandsuccessfullycompletethecourseofstudytobecomeahealthcareprofessional,astudent mustdemonstrateeachoftherequiredEssentialFunctions.SatisfactorydemonstrationoftheEssential Functionssignifiesthatastudentmeetstheacademicrequirementsandpossessesthetechnicalskillsto engageineducationalactivitiesintheclassroomandclinicalsettinginamannerthatwouldnotposea dangertootherstudents,patients,orthepublic.
ThefollowingEssentialFunctionsarerequiredofstudentsthroughoutenrollmentintheprogram:
EssentialFunction
1 Observation:
Description
● Iamabletoseeandreadprintedmaterials includingbutnotlimitedtotheabilityto differentiatecolors,readorders,policies, procedures,testresults,charts,graphs, instrumentprintouts,andnumbersequences.
● Canvisuallyobservepatientsandthepatient’s environment.
● Ihavegoodvision,andcandemonstrate sufficientvisualabilitytoloadafinesuture,the
2 Speech/Hearing:
3.PhysicalAbilities/FineMotorTouch:
4 Intellectual/Conceptual/Cognitive
5.Communication/Behavior
sizeofahumanhair,ontoafineneedleholder
● Canspeakclearlyandbeunderstood
● Abletohearandinterpretvoicesaswellasloud, soft,ormuffledsounds
● Capableofwalking,liftinginexcessof50lbs, pushing,pulling,reaching,sittingandstanding forlongperiodsoftimewhennecessary,andcan refrainfromnourishmentorrestroombreaksfor periodsupto6hours.
● Canalsomoveheavyobjectsbybending, stooping,reachingormovingsidetoside.
● Havetheuseoffingersforfinemotordexterity and manipulatingsmallobjects,etc.
● Physicallyabletoworkonorwithequipment followingpropertraining.
● Havephysicaluseofallofthefollowing: fingers,hands,arms,feet,legs,backandneck.
● Havetheabilitytoreachsurgicaltabletopsand shelves,operatingbedsandpatientslyingin hospitalbedsorgurney Canperformmajor liftingtasks,movepatients(awakeand anesthetized),pansofsurgicalinstruments, surgicalequipment,etc
● Abletodobasicmathematicalcalculations(add, subtract,multiply,divide)
● Canrecognizeemergencysituationsandtake appropriateactionsastaught
● Capableofcomprehendingandprocessing verbalandwritteninformation
● Abletoorganizeandprioritizejobtasks
● Caneffectivelyread,write,andverbally communicateintheEnglishlanguage.
● Havetheabilitytolegiblycommunicatein writingusingtheEnglishlanguage.
● Capableofdemonstratingandmaintaining psychologicalandemotionalstability.
● Willingandabletobehaveinaprofessionaland respectfulmanner.
● Willingandabletocomplywiththe BaptistHealthValues:Service,Honesty, Respect,StewardshipandPerformance.
● Willing and able to follow all expectations, policiesandproceduresoutlinedbythecollege
● Be able to follow organizational policies which maintainsafetyforpatient(s),self,andothers
● Able to comply with safety regulations such as
potential exposure to infectious organisms, body fluids, and toxic chemicals Free of communicablediseasesandchemicalabuse
AcademicProgress Theschoolutilizesagradingsystemtosignifystudentprogressionthroughtheprogramofstudy Afinal lettergradeisassignedforeachcourseandclinicalpracticumcompleted Thelettergradehasa correspondingvaluethatdenotesthequalityofstudentlearning Apercentrangeisusedtodeterminethe lettergrade ValuepointsareusedtocalculatetheGradePointAverage(GPA)andforotherpurposes, suchashonorsawardsatcommencementandscholarshipsawardedbytheBaptistHealthFoundation
Anincompletegrademaybemade-upatthesolediscretionoftheAssociateDean Ifcourseworkisnot completedwithintheestablishedtime-frame,theincompletegradebecomesafinalgradeof“F” A minimumfinalgradeof“C”isrequiredforeachcourseintheProfessionalCurriculum
Seetheacademicsectionofthiscatalogforreentryinformation.
AttendanceandMethodofDelivery Theprogramisaresidentialprogramofstudy. Astudentisexpectedtoattendallscheduledclassesand clinicalrotations.Absenceisdefinedasnotbeingpresentafter30minutesofthescheduledclassor clinicaltime.Studentsmustcontacttheschoolassoonaspossiblewhenhe/shecannotbeinattendanceas scheduled.Theschool,bypolicy,allowsamaximumoffive(5)daysabsentpersemester.Tardyis definedasnotbeingpresentatthescheduledstartingtimeofanylearningexperience. Atardyisrecorded ifthestudentarrivesinclinicaland/orclassaftertheirscheduledtimetobepresent.
Classassignmentsandexamsmissedcanbemadeupatthediscretionofthefaculty.Itisthestudent’s responsibilitytomeetwiththefacultytoreviewandobtainmake-upassignmentsandmakearrangements totakeamake-upexam.Afeeischargedandthereceiptisrequiredpriortoadministrationofanexam.
CreditHours
Eachrequiredcourseintheprofessionalcurriculumreflectsacredithourvalue.BHCLRusesthecredit hourformulaidentifiedintheAcademicInformationsectionoftheCatalog.
GraduationRequirements Allrequirementsmustbefulfilledbeforegraduatestatus,diplomaandschoolpinarebestowed:
1 Successfulcompletionoftheprogramofstudiesandtheprofessionalcurriculum; successfulcompletionisevidencedbycompletionofallrequirementsforeachcourse;
2. ParticipateintheNationalCertificationExam;
3. Fulfillprogressionandpromotioncriteria;
4 Participateintheseniorphotosession;and
5. CompletetheGraduateClearanceFormandprocess;and
6. Completethree(3)communityservicehourspersemester
LengthofProgram Whenthestudententersinthegeneraleducationsemester,thetotalprogramisoneandone-halfacademic yearsor66weeks-22weeksofgeneraleducationstudyand44weeksofprofessionalstudy. Whena studententerswithgeneraleducationcompleted,theprogramofstudyisoneacademicyearincluding44 weeksofinstruction.
Graduates
Uponsuccessfulcompletionoftheprogramandfulfillingallgraduationrequirements,thestudentwill receiveanAASfromBaptistHealthCollegeLittleRock GraduatesfromtheBHCLR-Schoolof SurgicalTechnologyareeligibletoapplyandtakethenationalcertificationexamination
LicensureandCertification
TheeligibilityrequirementsaresetforthbyTheNationalBoardofSurgicalTechnologyandSurgical Assisting(NBSTSA) Graduatesmayapplyascandidatestotakethenationalcertifyingexaminationfor surgicaltechnologists Candidateswhoachievetherequiredscorearecertifiedtoofficiallyand professionallyusethetitleandcredentialofaCertifiedSurgicalTechnologist(CST)
TheschooliscertifiedthroughtheArkansasDivisionofHigherEducation(ADHE)inLittleRock, Arkansas
SchoolofSurgicalTechnologyObjectives
1 Demonstrateunderstandingofbiomedicalsciencesandtechnologyasitappliestothepatient focusedeventsthatoccurintheoperatingroom
2 Practiceprofessional,valuedirectedactionsbasedontheoreticalknowledge,ethicalprinciples andlegalstandardsasamemberofthesurgicalteam.
3. Utilizeprinciplesofaseptictechniqueforphysicalpreparationandmaintenanceofthesurgical environment.
4. Demonstrateknowledgeoftheneedsoftheperioperativepatient.
ClinicalLaboratoryAffiliations
TheBHCLR–SchoolofSurgicalTechnologyaffiliateswithseveralfacilitiesinthecentralArkansasarea toofferabroadrangeofclinicallearningexperiences.Thefollowingfacilitiesareused:BaptistHealth MedicalCenter-LittleRock,aswellasotherselectedfacilities.
CollegeandUniversityAffiliates
ArkansasStateUniversity: BachelorofAppliedScienceDegreeAdvancement UA-PulaskiTechnicalCollege: GeneralEducationSupport UniversityofArkansasatLittleRock BachelorofAppliedScienceDegreeAdvancement
AuditingofCourse
ContacttheAssociateDeanforconsiderationtoauditaspecifiedcourseorparticularcontent Anauditing feemaybecharged
ProfessionalOrganizations
AssociationofSurgicalTechnologists(AST)
ProgramOversight
TheNationalBoardofSurgicalTechnologyandSurgicalAssisting 3WestDryCreekCircle Littleton,Colorado80120
Tel:8007070057
Fax:303325-2536
Website:www.nbstsa.org
AccreditingBureauofHealthEducationSchools
7777LeesburgPike,Suite314N
FallsChurch,Virginia 22043
Phone: 703-917-9503
Fax: 703-917-4109
Website:wwwabhesorg
ArkansasDivisionofHigherEducation
Attention:Director 423MainStreet LittleRock,AR72201
Phone:(501)371-2000
Website:wwwadheedu
ProfessionalCurriculum
TheProfessionalCurriculumisdividedintotwosemestersandwithprerequisitecoursesleadstoanAAS. Thecurriculumconsistsoftheoryinstruction,skillslaboratoryandclinicallaboratoryinahospitalsetting. Theprogramisdesignedtoprovideasoundfundamentalbasisforthedynamiccontemporaryhealthcare environmentandconsistsof10coursesand36credithours.
CourseDescriptions ST1309
FundamentalsofSurgicalTechnology
9CreditHours
Thecourseisdesignedforthebeginningstudent.Coursecontentincludes:orientationtoSurgical Technology,steriletechnique,basicinstrumentation,creationandmaintenanceofthesterilefield,legal, ethical,andmoralaspectsrelatedtotheperioperativepatient,hazardsintheoperatingroom,handlingof surgicalspecimensandpatientproperty,operatingroomrecords,requiredcounts,professionalbehavior, organizationalstructureandprofessionalroles.Thepreoperativepreparationofthesurgicalpatient includespreoperativeassessment,patientsafety,surgicalpositioning,andfundamentalsofpreoperative careanddidacticinstructionofsurgicalprocedures. Thecourseincludesthefollowingnumberofcontact hours:Theory-137contacthours.
ST1302
FundamentalsofOperatingRoomTechniquesLaboratory
2CreditHours
Fundamentaltechniquesofperioperativepatientcare.Thislaboratoryprovidesthestudentwithindividual instructionandpracticeofoperatingroomtechniquespriortotheclinicalexperience.Co-requisites: ST1009,ST1003.Thecourseincludesthefollowingnumberofcontacthours:SkillsLaboratory–63.75 contacthours.
ST1301
FundamentalsofMedicalTerminology
1CreditHour
Concentrationonthefundamentalsofmedicalterminology;prefix,suffix,wordroots,combiningforms andabbreviations Thecourseincludesthefollowingnumberofcontacthours:Theory-15contacthours
ST1304
FundamentalClinicalPracticumI
4CreditHours
Providesstudentstheopportunitytoapplyknowledgeandskillsobtainedinpreviousandconcurrent coursesintheclinicalsetting Duringthesupervisedclinicalexperience,thestudentworkssidebyside withexperiencedsurgicaltechnologistsintheoperatingroom Thecourseincludesthefollowingnumber ofcontacthours:ClinicalLaboratory-199contacthours
ST2308
AdvancedSurgicalTechniques:SurgicalProcedures
8CreditHours
ThecoursebuildsontheknowledgebaseandskillsgainedinST1309,ST1302,andST1303 Course contentincludes:pharmacologicalaspectsofperioperativecare,interpersonalrelationshipsand communicationswiththesurgicalteam,advancedlevelsofperioperativecare,pathophysiology,and advancedsurgicalproceduresforeachsurgicalspecialty.Prerequisites:Successfulcompletionofall semesteronecourses.Thecourseincludesthefollowingnumberofcontacthours:Theory–129.5contact hours.
ST2302
AdvancedSurgicalInstrumentationLaboratory
2CreditHours
BuildsonthebasicinstrumentationknowledgegainedinST1309. Instrumentationforeachofthe surgicalspecialtiesarecovered.Laboratoryincludescareandhandling,identification,functionandusage ofinstrumentation,equipmentandsupplies.Courseincludesclassroomlecturesandself-directedstudy. Prerequisites:Successfulcompletionofallsemesteronecourses.Thecourseincludesthefollowing numberofcontacthours:SkillsLaboratory–74.75contacthours.
ST2306
AdvancedClinicalPracticumII
6CreditHours
Providesstudentstheopportunitytoapplyknowledgeandskillsobtainedinpreviousandconcurrent coursesintheclinicalsetting Duringthesupervisedclinicalexperiencethestudentworkssidebyside withexperiencedsurgicaltechnologistsintheoperatingroom Prerequisites:successfulcompletionofall semesteronecourses Thecourseincludesthefollowingnumberofcontacthours:ClinicalLaboratory296contacthours
ST2301
AdvancedMedicalTerminology
1CreditHour
Astudyofcomplexformsofmedicalterminology,including:Medicalterms,abbreviations,surgical procedures,anatomy,diagnostics,andpathophysiology Thecourseincludesthefollowingnumberof contacthours:Theory-15contacthours
SP0001
SpiritualPerspectivesinHealthCare
1CreditHour
Thecourseprovidesaholistic,Christian-basedapproachincreatingawarenessandunderstandingabout; 1)one’sownbeliefsystem;2)thespiritualneedsofpatients;3)methodologiesofspiritualcarefor patients,and4)worldreligionsandreligiouspracticesspecificallyastheyrelatetodeliveryofhealthcare Thecourseincludesthefollowingnumberofcontacthours:Theory–15contacthours.
ST2303
ProfessionalPracticumIII
3CreditHours
Thiscourseprovidestheopportunityforthestudenttoassimilatealltheknowledgeandskillslearned throughouttheprogramandincorporatethemintotheclinicalsetting.Thesupervisedclinicalallowsthe studenttoworkdirectlywithapreceptortofunctionasanindependentmemberofthesurgicalteam. Prerequisites:successfulcompletionofallsemesteronecoursesandST2306. Thecourseincludesthe followingnumberofcontacthours:ClinicalLaboratory-144contacthours.
BythecompletionofST1303,ST2306,andST2303,thestudentmusthavelogged120cases,80of whichmustbethefirstscrubrole.
ProgramTotals
TotalBHCLRCourses/CreditHours 10/37
TotalTransferCourses/CreditHours 7/24
TotalNumberofCourses/CreditHours 17/61
TotalProgramContactHours
ABHESEducationalEffectivenessOutcomes TheBHCLR-SchoolofSurgicalTechnologyprovidesthegeneralpublic,prospectivestudentsand currentstudentsaccurateandconsistentinformationinitscatalog Tosupportinformationinpreceding pages,thefollowinginformationisprovided
