ACADEMIC CALENDAR
July2024
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OTA&Gen.Ed.EndofSemester
January2025
ImportantNotes: TheOTAprogramfollowstheUniversityofArkansas–PulaskiTechacademiccalendar Eachprogramofstudyschedulesaone-weekinstructionbreakpersemester.
Moredetailscanbefoundintherespectiveprogrammatichandbook.
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
MedicalLaboratoryScience
NuclearMedicineTechnology
Julyeachyear May1 May15
Julyeachyear March1 March15
Julyeachyear March1 March15
OccupationalTherapyAssistant Augusteachyear March1 March15
Radiography
SleepTechnology
Julyeachyear March1 March15
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 throughthefollowingMondayat5:00pm.
• 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,etc Itisthestudent’sresponsibilitytoobtainand ensuresubmissionoftranscripts
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.
AnindividualmaynotbeeligibletoapplytoBHCLRuntilaperiodoftimehaspassedfromthe dateofclosurewiththerespectiveCourt(s)orLawEnforcementofficials.Closuremayinclude, butnotbelimitedto,oneormoreofthefollowingcircumstances:parole,probation, incarceration,jailtime,paymentofcourtcosts,orpaymentofrestitution.Theperiodoftimemust reflectlawabidingbehavior.
EnrollmentisdependentontheresultsoftheCBC.AconvictionofaViolentCrimedefinedasa “crimeinwhichtheoffenderusesorthreatenstouseviolentforceuponthevictim”mayresultin denialofentryoradministrativedismissal.
Crimesareevaluatedonanindividualbasis Allapplicants/studentsarerequiredtoself-report crimestotheirprogramdirectororcoordinatorontheapplication,duringtheadmissionsprocess and/orduringenrollment BHCLRdefinescrimeas“anyfelonyormisdemeanor”Minortraffic offensesareexcludedbutDUI,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 www.ets.org/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,seewww.bhclr.eduorcontactBHCLRAdmissions.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 withapositiveTuberculinSkinTestisrequiredtogetaGoldLabTest.Ifthe GoldLabTestispositive,thenachestxrayisrequired.Thestudentorselected applicantisthenreferredtotheArkansasDepartmentofHealthaftercompletion ofachestxray.Alllabtesting,chestxrays,etc.areattheexpenseofthestudent orselectedapplicant.
4. Submitanofficialtranscriptshowinggeneraleducationandsciencecourse(s)currently beingtaken(ifapplicabletoprogram),withafinalofficialtranscriptonfilepriortothe startofthesemester;
5. FulfillProgrammaticEntryRequirementsaspublishedinthisCatalog;
6. ParticipateintheNewStudentOrientation;signallInformedStatements;
7 Completeadditionalapplicanttestingand/oronlinereadinessassessmentasidentifiedin therespectiveprogramspecificsectionoftheCatalog
8 SubmitVerificationForm(SocialSecurityNumber,DateofBirthandAddress)andChild andAdultMaltreatmentForm;SubmitCBCAuthorizationForm
9 SubmitsignedEnrollmentAgreementandpaynonrefundableregistrationfee;
10 Completeregistration;
11 Provideadditionalinformationasrequiredbytheprogramofstudy;and
12. CompletetheAmericanHeartAssociationBLSProviderorotherapprovedCPRcourseif requiredbytheprogramofstudy.
FormerstudentsofaBHCLRprogrammaybeeligibletoapplyforreentry Contactthe admissionsstaffortheBHCLRwebsiteforreentrymaterials Studentswhohaveattemptedany BHCLRprogramtwicewithoutsuccessfulcompletionarenoteligibletoapplyforreentryinto thatsameprogramofstudy Inaddition,forstudentsenteringinJanuary2023andforward,the SchoolofNursing-Traditionaltrackwillcountpreviousunsuccessfulattemptsinnursingoutside ofBHCLR
StudentswhohavebeendismissedforcausebyanyBHCLRprogramofstudymaynotbe eligibletoapplytoBHCLR
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
Selection
TheSelectionCommitteeforeachprogramofstudyconsiderstheapplicantforentryafterallrequired materialsandrequestedinformationhavebeenreceived.Selectionisonanindividualandcompetitive basisaccordingtocriteriaandscoringasclasssizesarelimited.
Theparamountresponsibilityofthecollegeisprotectionofthepublicintheselectionofapplicants, educationandpromotionofstudentsthroughtheprogramofstudyandgraduationofindividualsforentry intotheprofession Thisresponsibilityisfulfilledthroughestablishedpoliciesandcorresponding processesguidingdecisionmakingactivities
EachapplicantisnotifiedbyUS mailand/oremail Conditionalselectionmaybeassignedbythe committeewithstipulatedconditions Selectedapplicantsareexpectedtopaytheregistrationfeeand returntheregistrationform
Selectedapplicantsthatdonotregisterforanincomingclassmustsubmitanewapplicationforthenext selectioncycle Applicantsnotregistering,whoseekentryatalaterdate,shallhavenopreferential status Additionalselectioninformationmaybefoundintheschoolspecificcontentinthiscatalog
TransferofBHCLRCredits
BHCLRcoursesmaynottransfertosomeinstitutions.ThetransferofaBHCLRcourse/certificate/degree creditisdeterminedbythereceivinginstitution.
TransferofCreditsorAdvancedPlacementintoBHCLR
Transferofcreditsoradvancedplacementrequestswillbereviewedonanindividualbasisbythe RegistrarandtheappropriateAcademicProgramDirector/Coordinator Inevaluationoftransferabilityof credits,thefollowingwillbeconsidered:thecurrency,comparability,relevancytoprogram,calculationof credithoursusedbytheinstitution,andgradeearnedforthecourse.Inaddition,theaccreditationstatus andacademicstrengthofthetransferringinstitutionareconsidered.Creditsacceptedfortransferwillbe recordedonthestudent’stranscript.Transfercreditisusedincalculatingthecumulativegradepoint averageforastudent.Transfercoursesmusthaveaminimumgradeof“C”orhighertobeaccepted.Total credithoursfortherespectiveprogramofstudymayvarydependingonacceptedtransfercredits.
TheArkansasCourseTransferSystem(ACTS)isdesignedtoassistinplanningtheacademicprogressof studentsfromthehighschoollevelthroughtheadultworkforce.Thissystemcontainsinformationabout thetransferabilityofcourseswithinArkansaspubliccollegesanduniversities Studentsareguaranteedthe transferofapplicablecreditsandequitabletreatmentintheapplicationofcreditsforadmissionsand degreerequirements Studentsmaycompletethegeneraleducationcoursesanywhereinthepublicsystem aswellasmanycoursesinthedegree/majorthathavebeenpre-identifiedfortransfer Course transferabilityisnotguaranteedforcourseslistedinACTSas“NoComparableCourse”Transferability ofcoursestakenpriortoJanuary1,2007isatthediscretionofBHCLR TheArkansasCourseTransfer Systemcanbeaccessedathttps://wwwadheedu/
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/Coordinatortoevaluatecoursesfortransferabilityintotheprogramsofstudy BHCLRwill reviewtransfercreditfrominstitutionsaccreditedandrecognizedbytheUnitedStatesDepartmentof EducationortheCouncilforHigherEducationAccreditation Coursecontentmustbesubstantially equivalenttorequiredcoursestobeconsideredfortransfer Applicantsrequestingtotransfercoursesfrom otherinstitutionsmustprovideanofficialtranscriptandcoursedescriptionstotheschool
TransferofPriorCredit
Itisthepolicyofthisinstitutionthatanevaluationofpreviouseducationandtrainingwillbeconducted, appropriatecreditgranted,ifapplicable,theinstitution’sdurationinthecoursewillbeshortened proportionately,andthattheVeteran’sAdministrationandthestudentwillbesonotified.VAcreditwill begivenforpriortrainingforveteransandeligibleprograms.-Authority38CFR21.4253.
ACADEMIC INFORMATION
AcademicAdvising
Anacademicadvisorprovidesguidancethroughoutthestudent’sprogressionthroughtherespective programofstudy Theserviceisprovidedbyteachingfaculty,course/semesterleaders,Program Directors,and RetentionSpecialists Academicadvisingisdesignedtopromotestudentretentionthrough anacademicadvisor-adviseecommunicationprocess.TheBHCLRAcademicandSpiritualCounselor
collaboratesinacademicadvisingrelatedtostudentaccommodationsandprovidesadvisingneedsoutside ofacademics.
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.
DEGREEPROGRAM PARTNER WEBSITE
MedicalLaboratory Science*
ATU
HardingUniversity
HendersonState
OuachitaBaptist
UCA
LouisianaTech University
MissouriSouthern State University
MississippiState University
SouthernArkansas University
NuclearMedicine* UCA ATU HSU
wwwatuedu
wwwhardingedu
wwwhsuedu
wwwobuedu
wwwucaedu
wwwlatechedu
www.mssu.edu
www.msstate.edu
wwwsaumagedu
www.uca.edu wwwatuedu www.hsu.edu
Radiography* UCA HSU wwwucaedu www.hsu.edu
OccupationalTherapy Assistant* UA-PTC wwwuaptcedu
ClassificationofStudent
PHONE
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
501-450-3140 870-230-5148
501-812-2289
Studentsareconsideredfull-timeifenrolledin12ormorecredithours.Studentsareconsidered three-quartertimeifenrolledin9-11credithours.Studentsareconsideredhalf-timeifenrolledin6-8 credithoursandlessthanhalf-timeifenrolledin5credithoursorless.
StudentsenrolledinAssociateofAppliedScienceprogramsareclassifiedasgeneraleducationprep, freshman,sophomoreI,sophomoreIIorgraduate.Studentsenrolledincertificateprogramsareclassified asfreshman,sophomore,junior,seniororgraduate.Agraduateisastudentwhosuccessfullycompleteda BHCLRprogramofstudyandfulfilledgraduationrequirements.
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
exercisesasidentifiedintherespectivecoursesyllabiandcoursecalendar.Studentsarerequiredtoattend allface-to-faceactivitiesrequiredinhybridcourses.
DistanceEducations: DeliveryMethodsinFall2023-Spring2024
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/CoordinatorandcompletingtheappropriateforminStudentServices
● Fordetailedinformationregardingtheeligibilityrequirementsforparticularcertificationsand/or registries,pleasevisittheConsumerInformationontheBHCLRwebsite
DistanceEducation,TechnologyRequirementsforallenrolledstudents
AllBHCLRprogramsofstudyrequirefrequentutilizationoftechnology Studentsmusthaveaccesstoa personalcomputer AlaptopisrequirediftheprogramisutilizingExamsofttesting Ahigh-speedinternet connectionandprinterisrecommended Studentswillneedaccesstosoftwareprogramssuchas MicrosoftWord,PowerPointandExcel StudentsmaycontacttheBHCLRITdepartment,501-410-7819, orvisithttps://www.bhclr.edu/student-services/resources/it-services/formoreinformationonfreeonline softwarealternatives.
Aportableexternallaptoppowerbankisrequiredtoenablelaptopusefortheentireday.
ChromebookswillnotworkwiththeExamsofttestingprogram.
MinimumSystemRequirementsforWindows:
1. ALaptopwithMicrosoftWindows10or11,64bitoperatingsystem
2 TheversionsofWindows10certifiedforuseare22H2,andWindows1122H2
3. Memory:8GBRAM
4. HardDriveCapacity:200GB
5. WebcamwithMicrophone
6. Batterylife:4hours
7. Internetbrowser:CurrentVersionofGoogleChromeorFirefox.
8. Additionalsoftwareandhardwaremaybenecessarytomeetspecificcourseneeds
MinimumSystemRequirementsforMacLaptops
1 OperatingSystems: Montrey,Ventura,andSonoma
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.For additionalinformationregardinghonors,pleaseseetheprogrammaticstudenthandbooks.
Acandidateforgraduationmayreceivethefollowingrecognitionhonor(s)/award(s)forprofessionaland academicexcellence.
TheFacultyExcellenceAwardispresentedtoagraduatecandidatefromtheBaptistHealthCollegeLittle Rock–SchoolofNursing(BHCLR-SN)traditionalandacceleratedtracksandfromtheBHCLR–School ofPracticalNursing(BHCLR-SPN).Therecipientisselectedbytherespectiveprogramfacultyutilizing thefollowingestablishedcriteria:
Service –Qualityserviceisthefoundationofanysuccessfulbusiness,andisevenmoreessential intheprovisionofhealthcare.Thestudent’sdesireandcommitmenttoserveothersispartof qualityservice.
Honesty –Studentsadheretothemoralvaluesoffairness,integrity,andhonorinallrelationships.
Respect –Studentstreatallpeopleasindividuals,withcourtesyandthoughtfulness.Respectfor eachperson’sdignityandworthisconsideredessential Patientsaretreatedwithconcernand compassion
Stewardship –Studentsprudentlycommitresources,usingtalentsandstrengthsinaneffective manner.Facilitiesandequipmentaremaintainedwithpride.
Performance –Studentsexhibitthedesiredcharacteristicsofinitiative,dedication,talent,and knowledgetemperedbycommonsense.
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,wwwbhclredu
Studentshaveaccesstothefollowingadditionallibraryservices:
● AW YoungLibraryatShorterCollege,NorthLittleRock,Arkansas
● UniversityofArkansas-PulaskiTechnicalCollege,NorthLittleRock,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
Itisparamountthateachprogrammaintainsanongoingprocessofprogrameffectivenessevaluation. Severalfactorscomprisetheprocess.EvaluationofProgramEffectivenessismeasuredthroughthe evaluationofstudentandgraduateoutcomes,facultyteachingeffectiveness,curriculumevaluations, programpoliciesevaluation,employersatisfactionwithgraduatesandaccreditingagencydecisions.Thus, studentsandgraduateshaveanimportantroleinthemeasurementofprogrameffectiveness.
BHCLRoffersstudentsoneopportunitytoapplyforreentry.TheSchoolsofAlliedHealth,Schoolof Nursing,SchoolofPracticalNursing,andPatientCareTechnicianprogramsevaluatestudentsforreentry onanindividualbasisthroughapplicationtotheprogram Reentryisnotguaranteed Reentryrequestsare evaluatedbasedontheprogram’sspecificpolicy
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,voluntarilywithdrawn,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,callsecuritybydialing"0"oncampusphones,locatedinthe hallways,andrequestthatsecuritypatroltheareawherethecarisparked Eachstudentisadvisedto followgeneralsafetypractices.
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.Thecollegehas7highfidelitysimulatorswithsupportingequipmenttofacilitate studentlearningincaringforclients.
SeveraldedicatedconferenceroomsarelocatedontheBHCLRcampus.Theroomsmaybescheduledfor bothfacultyandstudentmeetingpurposes.
ChildrenonCampus
Childrenarenotallowedtoattendanylearningexperiences.Childrenonthecollegecampusshouldbe accompaniedbyanadultatalltimesandmaynotbeleftunattendedintheparkinglotorcampuscenter. Astudentwhobringsachildtoalearningexperiencewillbeaskedtoremovethechildfromthecampus. Thestudentwillbecountedabsentduringthistime Ifcoursemake-uptimeorworkisinvolved,the make-upfeepolicywillbeapplied Ifthebehaviorisrepeated,additionaldisciplinaryactionwillbetaken byBHCLR.Thispolicyincludeschildrenofstudents,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,oranyothersuchoffensiveweaponsofanydescription ontheBHCLRcampusisprohibited.
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,Coordinator,ProgramDirector,orpreceptorandarebasedon establishedpoliciesoftheclinicalagencyorpatientcareassignments
CampusCommunication
TelephonesareprovidedintheBHCLRbuildingforstudentuse.Thereisnocharge. Emergency messagesarerelayeddirectlytothestudentifpossible.Additionally,televisionmonitorsaremaintained forcommunication.OfficialcommunicationstoapplicantsandstudentsmaybethroughemailorU.S. Mail.
InformationrelatedtoBHCLRclassorcampusactivitiesispostedondesignatedtelevisionmonitors.No signsorpostersarepermittedonpainted,glassorwoodensurfaces. TheCoordinatorofCampusand FinancialServicesordesigneemustapproveanythingotherthanofficialcollegepostingsontheBHCLR campus,includingthemainlobby.BHCLRadministrationreservestherighttoremoveany communicationorposting.
Newandrevisedpoliciesaredistributedviaelectronicmailnotification.Thisdistributionservesas officialnotificationuntilnewpoliciesarepublishedinthenextprintingoftheofficialcollegedocuments and/orpublications
CounselingServices
Academic,personal,andspiritualcounselingareavailabletoallenrolledstudentsatBHCLR AppointmentsareavailablebycontactingtheBHCLRAcademic&SpiritualCounselorat501-202-7721 Hospitalchaplains,faculty,andadministrationserveasadditionalresourcesforstudents Academic advisingisprovidedbyprogramfacultyandProgramDirectors/Coordinators Thecounselingrelationship andinformationresultingfromconversationsareconfidential Whenthementalorphysicalhealthofa studentorapatientisatriskorthereputationofBHCLRorBHisatstake,appropriateauthoritiesand professionalsshallbecontacted
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. These resources include BHCLR’s Academic and Spiritual Counselor, faculty members, 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. TocertainofficialsoftheU.S.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
FERPA/StudentRecords:GradeReportingonTranscripts
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
NSG
BOTA
RegisteredNursing
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[ProgramDirector/Coordinator]
LEVELTWO[DeanofNursingorCoordinatorofAlliedHealth]
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(8)holidays:NewYear’sDay,MartinLutherKingJr Day, MemorialDay,FourthofJuly,LaborDay,ThanksgivingDayandthedayafter,andChristmasDay. See academiccalendarforadditionalinformation.
JobPlacementAssistance
BHCLRtakesprideinthestrongjobplacementratesforeachprogramofstudy Availablejobsareposted onrespectiveprogrambulletinboardsoremailedtoenrolledstudentsbytherespectiveProgramDirector, CoordinatororDean.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 www.arkbluecross.com
E.J.Smith&Associates 847-564-3660 www.ejsmith.com
Ifastudentneedsmedicaltreatmentduringaneducationalexperience,thestudentisresponsibleforany expensesrelatedtothetreatment BHMC-LROccupationalHealthwillprovidetheinitialtreatmentfora studentwithaneedlestick Anyadditionalmedicaltreatmentneededbyastudentwillbeatthestudent’s expense BHCLRmayrequireamedicalclearancefromastudentafteraninjuryorillnessinorderto attendlearningexperiences
AfreementalhealthresourceisavailabletostudentsthroughtheSouthwestEmployeeAssistance Program(SWEAP)providedbyBaptistHealth Studentsareeligibleforfourfreevisitsperissue They maybereachedat8007771797
Allstudentsarestronglyrecommendedtohavepersonalliabilityinsurancewhileenrolledasastudentat BHCLR Manyaffordableoptionsexistforstudents Forinformationonsomeoftheoptions,pleasevisit thefollowingwebsites:
wwwhpsocom wwwnsocom wwwamericanprofessionalcom
Studentsaretoreportanyaccidentorincident,andallbloodandmucosaexposures,nomatterhowminor. Theincidentmustbereportedtothefacultymember,ProgramDirector,Coordinator,orclinicalpreceptor immediately.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
BHCLRhasafulltimeEnrollmentCoordinatorwhoseprimaryfunctionistorecruitqualifiedapplicants foreachBHCLRprogramofstudythroughouttheyear TheEnrollmentCoordinatorisavailabletoattend variousacademicandciviceventsthroughoutArkansas TheEnrollmentCoordinatorhostsspecialevents atspecifiedtimesduringtheyear,inadditiontovisitingcampusesandbusinesses.Prospectivestudents andprofessionalsareencouragedtovisitthecampustomeetfacultyandstaff,learnspecificinformation
abouttheirprogramofinterest,andtourthecampus.Individualappointmentsareavailablebycontacting theEnrollmentCoordinatorat(501)202-7951orstudy@bhclr.edu
STUDENT CONDUCT AND BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS
AccidentorInjuryReporting
Studentsaretoreportanyaccidentorincidentandallbloodandmucosaexposures,nomatterhowminor. Theincidentmustbereportedtothefacultymember,ProgramDirectororclinicalpreceptorimmediately. 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.
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 useofthisdrugtotheirCoordinator/ProgramDirectorwhowilldeterminewhetheranyactionshouldbe taken.Studentsmustkeepallprescribedmedicationintheoriginalcontainer,whichidentifiesthedrug, dosage,dateofprescriptionandprescribingphysician
StudentsmustnotifytheirCoordinator/ProgramDirectorinwritingwithinfivedaysofanyconvictionof acriminaldrugstatus.ThisrequirementissetforthtocomplywiththefederalSafeandDrug-Free SchoolsandCommunitiesAct.
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.TheProgramDirectoror Coordinator,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:Conductprobationisaforcausecorrectiveactiontomodifybehavior.Thesame processisfollowedasforacademicprobation.
Suspension
ABHCLRProgramDirectororCoordinatoradministerssuspensionstatus,whichisseriousandresultsin thestudenthavingtotakeabreakinstudy,oftencausingadelayinprogressionintheprogramor graduation.Thesuspensionmaybeforacademic,financialorconductreasons.Suspensionisdesignated foraspecificperiodoftimeandmayormaynothavedesignatedtermsforfulfillment.Itmaybeusedas administrativesuspensionforaninvestigativepurpose
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 DirectororCoordinator
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,Coordinator,ordesignee Thestudentmustprovideeitherwrittenevidence oraverbalnoticetoanappropriateProgramDirector,Coordinator,ordesigneewithintwo(2)business daysafterthereceiptofthesummons
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 notifyingtheBHCLREnrollmentCoordinator PersonnelatBHCLRwillmakeareasonableeffortto respectastudent’soragraduate’soptoutpreference
StudentRightsandResponsibilities
TheBHCLRpreparesstudentstodemonstrateentry-levelcompetencyintheirrespectivefields,exemplify professionalismandpersonifytheBaptistHealthvalues Commitmenttoaprofessionincludes responsibilitiesaswellasrights Bothstudentsandfacultyrecognizethedualnatureofthisprofessional commitmentbyadoptingthefollowingstatementofstudentsrightsandresponsibilities
Rights Responsibilities
Astudenthasarightto:
1 Beinformedoffacultyexpectationsforeach course
2. Beinformedofpoliciesandprocedures.
3 Participateinplanning,implementationand evaluationofBHCLRandprogrammatic activities
Astudenthasaresponsibilityto:
a Reviewfacultyexpectationsforeachcourse
b Seekclarificationfromfacultywhenneeded
c Fulfillfacultyexpectationsforeachcourse
a. Familiarizeselfwithpolicies.
b Bealertforpostedpolicychangesandnew policies
c Seekclarificationofpolicyintent
d Suggestchangesthroughappropriate channels;fosterprofessionalism
e Abidebyestablishedpoliciesandprocesses
a ServeactivelyonBHCLRandprogrammatic committeesaselectedorappointed
b Developconclusionsbasedondataand carefulconsiderationoffactsratherthan unconsideredacceptanceofanother’s views
c Maintainconfidentiality
d Followofficiallinesofauthorityand communication
e Shareideas,comments,reactionsand suggestions
4. Environmentalcomfort,safetyandcleanliness.
a. Adheretosafetycodes.
b. Maintainorderlinessandcleanlinessofthe environment.
c. Protectproperty.
5 Voiceopinions
6 Fairandimpartialapplicationsofgrading policies
7. Confidentiality
8 Participateinactivitieswhichpromote personalandprofessionalgrowthofselfand peers
a Informselfofallaspectsoftheissue
b Formulateopinionsbasedonfacts
c Expressopinionsinanappropriatemanner
d ParticipateinBHCLRandprogrammatic surveys.
a Maintainstandardsofacademic performanceforeachlearningexperience
b Striveconstantlytobroadenownknowledge base
c Transferpreviouslearning
d Learncontentofeachcourse
a. Maintainconfidentialityofothers.
b. Developcommunicativepatternswhich reflectconfidentiality.
a Familiarizeselfwithprofessional,cultural, social,religiousandstudentactivities
b Seekopportunitiesfordecision-making, independentjudgment,andself-direction
c Utilizeavailableadvisementandcounseling services
d Maintainpersonalhealth
e Promotewellnesspractices
9 QualityeducationaccordingtoBHCLRvalues
a Attendallscheduledlearningexperiences
b Prepareinadvanceforallscheduled learningexperiences
c Maximizealllearningopportunities
d AbidebyBaptistHealthCodeofEthical ConductandBaptistHealthvalues
10 Fileagrievance
Transportation
a Familiarizeselfwithgrievanceprocess
b Seekclarificationofgrievanceprocess
c Bealertforpostedchangesingrievance process
d. Adheretogrievancepolicyinstructionsand deadlines.
e. Maintainconfidentialityinallmatters pertainingtothegrievanceprocess.
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://wwwbhclredu/student-services/student-accounts/tuition-and-fees/ Thecostissubjecttochange withoutnoticependingvariationsinexpensesassociatedwithoveralloperationofthecollege
Studentsareexpectedtomakefullpaymentoftuitionandfeesforeachsemester. Studentdirect chargesandfeesincludethefollowing:
*TheOccupationalTherapyAssistantProgramisaffiliatedwiththeUniversityofArkansas-Pulaski TechnicalCollege(UA-PTC).TuitionispaidtoUA-PTCandtheamountlistedaboveistheportionthat ischargedbyBHCLRandreimbursedbyUA-PTC
**VITALStextbookchargesaredeterminedeachsemesterafterbookadoptionsarecompleted
Tuition: Studentsenrollingincreditcourse(s)arechargedtuition Refertoeachprogramofstudy’s professionalcurriculum,locatedintheprogrammaticsectionoftheCatalog,forcourseofferings All studentsarechargedtheestablishedtuitionaspublishedbythebusinessofficeonthestudentdirectcost planslocatedathttps://wwwbhclredu/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
$1000
$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://www.bhclr.edu/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 pm onthetenthbusinessdayandmustapplyforreentryifeligible
Forexample:Astudent’sNelnetaccountisputonholdonMonday,August1st.Ifnoarrangement hasbeenmadethestudentwillbeplacedonfinancialsuspensionthefollowingMonday,August 8th.Ifnoarrangementhasbeenmadeby5:00p.m.Monday,August15th,thenthestudentwillbe administrativelywithdrawn.
Shouldaninsufficientfundsituationoccur,asecondattemptatredraftingthepaymentwillbemadeon the20th ofthemonth.Shouldthesecondattemptfail,financialsuspensionwilloccurandtheNelnet agreementwillbeplacedonhold.Forthesecondunsuccessfulattemptthebusinessofficewilladda $20.00feetothestudent’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. Ifthestudentdoesnotmakepaymentarrangementswithinthreedaysofthefirst dayofclass,countingthefirstday,thestudentwillbeadministrativelywithdrawn.
Anindividualin“goodfinancialstanding”withthebusinessofficeiscurrentinallpaymentsonallBH financialaccountsandhasprovidedanyrequesteddocumentation.Goodfinancialstandingfromthe businessofficeisacomponentofgoodstandinginarespectiveprogramofstudy.
IndividualsingoodfinancialstandingmayrequestBHCLRtranscript(s)andarespectiveprogramLetter ofGoodStanding.ALetterofGoodStandingrequestisprocessedthroughthebusinessofficeand
releasedfromtheRegistrariftheindividualhasmettherespectiveprogram’sdefinitionof“Good Standing.”
Astudenthavinganoutstandingfinancialbalanceisnotallowedtoenrollinadditionalcourses. FinancialsuspensionmayoccurasdeemedappropriateandnotifiedbytheBHCLRBusinessOffice StudentOrganizations’BankAccounts
BHCLRwillprovideasavingsandcheckingaccountforeachstudentorganizationthatisofficially sponsoredbyBHCLR Theorganization'sbankaccountsaremanagedaccordingtoBHCLRpolicy
Transcripts
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 requestfordeviationfrompolicyorapprovedrateswillbeinitiatedbytheCoordinatorof CampusandFinancialServicesandapprovedbythePresident 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,Suite1000
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 andparentsborrowdirectlyfromtheU.S.DepartmentofEducationatparticipatingschools.Direct Subsidized,DirectUnsubsidized,DirectPLUSLoansandDirectConsolidationLoansaretypesofDirect Loans EligibilityisdeterminedbycompletingaFAFSA Loansmustberepaid,withinterest Repayment begins6monthsaftergraduationorenrollmentdropsbelowpart-time Tolearnmoreaboutfederalloans, visitstudentaid.gov.
BaptistHealthAcademicScholarships
Academicscholarships,fundedbytheBaptistHealthFoundation,areawardedtoeligiblestudentsduring theirfirstsemester,asfundsareavailable.Thereisnotaseparatescholarshipapplication.Thestudent’s admissionintoaBHCLRprogramofstudyandthemmeetingtheeligibilitycriteriabelowisinessence thescholarshipapplication
● 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.Studentsmayalsovisitbenefits.va.gov formoreinformation.
GoArmyTuitionAssistance
TheArmy’sTuitionAssistance(TA)programhelpsSoldiersinactiveduty,theArmyReserveorthe ArmyNationalGuardwithupto$4,000annuallytowardsschoolorprofessionaltraining.Formore information,visitgoarmy.com/benefits.
MyCAA
TheMilitarySpouseCareerAdvancementAccountScholarshipisaworkforcedevelopmentprogramthat providesfinancialassistancetoeligiblemilitaryspousesforthepursuitormaintenanceofalicense, certificationorassociate’sdegree ItissponsoredbytheDepartmentofDefense’s(DoD)Spouse EducationandCareerOpportunitiesProgram(SECO) Youcanfindmoreinformationbyvisiting myarmybenefits.us.army.mil.
VAPendingPaymentCompliance
InaccordancewithTitle38USCode3679(c),thiseducationalinstitutionadoptsthefollowingadditional provisionsforanystudentsusingUS DepartmentofVeteransAffairs(VA)Post-9/11GI Bill®(Ch33) orVocationalRehabilitation&Employment(Ch31)benefits,whilepaymenttotheinstitutionispending fromVA Thiseducationalinstitutionwillnot:
● Preventthestudent’senrollment;
● Assessalatepenaltyfeetothestudent;
● Requirethestudenttosecurealternativeoradditionalfunding;
● Denythestudentaccesstoanyresources(accesstoclasses,libraries,orotherinstitutional facilities)availabletootherstudentswhohavesatisfiedtheirtuitionandfeebillstothe institution
However,toqualifyforthisprovision,suchstudentsmayberequiredto:
● ProducetheVACertificationofEligibility(COE)bythefirstdayofclass;
● Provideawrittenrequesttobecertified;
● Provideadditionalinformationneededtoproperlycertifytheenrollmentasdescribedinother institutionalpolicies
“GI Bill®isaregisteredtrademarkoftheUS DepartmentofVeteransAffairs(VA)” FinancialAidPolicies
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).
Division (1)Maximumallowable timeframe (2)Completion% (3)GPA
Undergraduate
Example Undergraduate 72credithourprogram Studentattempted90 hours
PolicyandResult
AppliedtoExample
Example
PolicyandResult AppliedtoExample
Policy72x150%=108 Result90<108=Good
Undergraduate 72credithourprogram Studentattempted96 hours
Policy72x150%=108 Result96<108=Warning
Studentattempted90hours Studentearned80hours
Policy67%of90=60.3 Result80>60.3=Good
Studentattempted90hours Studentearned50hours
Policy67%of90=603 Result50<603=Warning
MaximumTimeFrametoCompleteaProgram(excludesallreentryprograms)
Policy2.0required Result2.75>2.0= Good
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
2024FallSemester
2025SpringSemester
ClassBegins July08 ClassBegins January06
LaborDay September2 SpringBreak March21-28
FallBreak October14-18 MemorialDay May26
ThanksgivingBreak November28&29 SpringSemesterEnds June13
FallSemesterEnds December13 Commencement TBA
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
Thetechnicalstandards(non-academic)establishedbytheprogramarephysicalcapabilitiestoensurethe “essentialfunctions”thatmustbedemonstratedbythestudent Essentialfunctionsreflectrequirements forthestudenttoengageineducationalandtrainingactivitiesinsuchawaythatshallnotendangerother studentsorthepublic,includingpatients Studentsmayalsohaveexposuretopotentiallyinfectious agents
1 Behavioral
2 Communicationandnonverbalskills
3.Hearing
4.Intellectual/Cognitive
5.MotorSkills
6 Safety
7 Vision
8.Locomotion
ProfessionalconductinaccordancewithBaptistHealth Values
Thecapacitytosendandreceiveamessageusingverbal andnonverbalskills
Abilitytohearwordsandsoundsatanappropriate distance.
Abilitytoreadandunderstandwordsandnumbers.
Fineandgrossskillsneededfortasksoftheprogram.
Adheretoorganizationalpoliciestomaintainsafetyin theenvironmentforpatient,self,andothers
Abilitytoseeinordertoperformnecessaryskillsina givenprogram Abilitytoseecolors Acolor blindnessexamisadministeredbefore Internshipsbegin
Abilitytodemonstratemobilityneededtoperform laboratorytestingandpatientservicesinatimely manner. Mostofthecountersinthelaboratory arechesthigh.
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.
MLS4001
LaboratoryFundamentals–ResidentialBlended
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
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
NAACLSOutcomes
NAACLS 2023 AnnualReport OutcomeData BaptistHealthCollegeLittleRock SchoolofMedicalLaboratoryScience
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
FallSemester2024
ClassBegins July08
SpringSemester2025
ClassBegins January06
LaborDay September02 SpringBreak March23-30
FallBreak September23-27 MemorialDay May26
ThanksgivingBreak November28-29 SpringSemesterEnds June13
FallSemesterEnds December13 Commencement& Graduation* TBA +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. Officialtranscriptfromanaffiliateuniversitywitha2.5G.P.A.orhigherandcompletionofrequired credithoursoftheprescribedcurriculumoranofficialtranscriptfromanaccrediteduniversityor collegeindicatingthattheapplicanthasbeenawardedabachelor’sdegree Officialtranscriptsmust beprovidedfromallpost-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 Abaccalaureatedegreefromanaccreditedcollegeoruniversity,officialgradereportforcollege coursesenrolledinatthetimeofapplicationandaletterofverificationfromtherespective school/collegecounselor/advisor;
2. Submissionofhealthprofessionalcertificationorlicenseforvisualobservationasapplicable;
3 Completionofthefollowingminimumprerequisiteswithaminimumfinalgradeof“C”inthe followingcourses,
3CreditsCollegeAlgebra
4CreditsGeneralChemistry(includeslab),8creditspreferred
3CreditsGeneralPhysics(labpreferred)
8CreditsHumanAnatomyandPhysiology(includeslab)
WrittenCommunications
4 ImmunizationandTuberculinTestinginformationcanbefoundintheApplicantandAdmission informationsectionoftheCatalog
EssentialFunctions
TheEssentialFunctionsarestandards(non-academic)establishedfortheprogramthatdescribethe essentialfunctionsthatmustbemetbyallstudents Essentialfunctionsreflectthephysicalrequirements thatstudentsmustbecapableoftoengageinduringtheeducationactivitiesinsuchawaythattheywill notendangerotherstudentsorthepublic,includingpatients.Thestudentmustbeabletoperformand maintainthefollowingessentialfunctionsthroughoutenrollmentintheprogram:
1 Visual/Hearing: Readandapplyappropriateinstructionsinpatientchartsandon requests,proceduremanuals,computerscreensand particularlysmallprintonsyringesandvials.Visually monitorpatientsinadimlylitroom Aminimumvisionof 20/20orcorrectedto20/25inatleastoneeye.Hearvarious equipmentandbackgroundsoundsduringequipment operations.Hearnormalconversationalspeechat10feet.
2 Communication/Behavioral: CommunicateinEnglish,bothverballyandinwritinginaclearand concisemannerinordertotransmitinformationtothe patient,allmembersofthehealthcareteam,andto individualsinvariousdepartments Studentsand technologistsmustbeabletoassessnon-verbal communication Inaddition,itisessentialthatthestudent beabletowritebothlegiblyandquicklyinorderto documentonchartsandpatientrequests Readingskillsare essentialforreadingphysicianorders,andunderstanding departmentalandhospitalpolicies
3 FineMotor/Movement: Liftfifty(50)poundsofweight Moveimmobilepatientsfrom stretchertoimagingtablewithassistancefrom departmentalpersonnel Utilizecomputerkeyboard,mouse andmonitorinordertoinputandmanipulateclinicaldata. Possessallskillsnecessarytocarryoutdiagnostic procedures,manipulateclinicaldata.Performphlebotomy safelyandaccurately
4 Locomotion: Possesstheabilitytomovefreelyfromonelocationtoanotherby useofbothlegsinphysicalsettingsofthedepartment, patientroom,elevator,andstairwayinordertoperform
dutiesandrespondquicklytolife-threateningemergencies intheclinicalarea.Pushstandardwheelchairandstretcher. Mustbecapableofstandingforaminimumof8(eight) hoursperday.
5 Intellectual/Conceptual: Possesstheemotionalhealthrequiredforfullutilizationof intellectualabilities Recognizeemergencysituationsand takeappropriateactions.Understandandapplyclinical instructionsgivenfromdepartmentpersonnelinorderto effectivelycarryoutdiagnosticprocedures.
6 Safety Mustbeabletoadheretoorganizationalpoliciestomaintainsafety intheenvironmentforthepatient,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”
Thestudentmustmaintaina20orhighergradepointaverage(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
Studentsarerequiredtoparticipateintheclinicalsettingasscheduledduringtheentiretwelve(12)month classyear.StudentrotationsincludetheimagingroomsatBaptistHealthMedicalCenter-LR (BHMC-LR),BaptistHealthMedicalCenter-NLR(BHMC-NLR),ArkansasCardiology,CardinalHealth Radiopharmacy,CentralArkansasRadiationTherapyInstitute(CARTI),ArkansasChildren’sHospital, HighlandsOncology(Rogers),GenesisCancerandBloodInstitute,andBaptistHealth-FortSmith.
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
ArkansasCardiology
ArkansasChildren’sHospital
CentralArkansasRadiationTherapyInstitute(CARTI)
CardinalHealthNuclearPharmacy
HighlandsOncology
UnityWhiteCountyMedicalCenter
GenesisCancerandBloodInstitute
ProfessionalOrganizations
SocietyofNuclearMedicineandMolecularImaging(SNMMI)–TechnologistSection
ProfessionalCurriculum
Thecurriculumisorganizedintotwo(2)semestersandleadstoacertificateattheendoftheprogram Duringenrollment,studentsattenddidactic(classroom)instructionandclinicalinstruction.Students spendclinicalpracticetimeintheNuclearMedicinedepartmentsofBaptistHealthMedicalCenterin LittleRock,BaptistHealthMedicalCenterinNorthLittleRock,ArkansasCardiology,Children’s HospitalandCentralArkansasRadiationTherapyInstitute(CARTI),andWhiteCountyMedicalCenter. RotationsalsoincludeaRadiopharmacyrotationatCardinalHealthPharmacyandaCTrotationat BHMC-LR.OptionalrotationsareavailableatBaptistHealth–FortSmith,GenesisCancerandBlood Institute,andHighlandsOncology.
CourseDescriptions
SP0001
SpiritualPerspectivesinHealthcare
1CreditHour
Astudyoftheconceptofspiritualperspectiveofthewholepersonandtherelationshipofthisto healthcarepracticeisexaminedfromtheperspectiveofanindividualquestforpurposeandmeaningas wellasexaminationofthemajorreligionsasavenuesofspiritualexpression.Thiscourseincludesthe followingnumberofcontacthours:Theory–15contacthours.
NM4404
NuclearPhysics/Radiochemistry
4CreditHours
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)
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,Fall2024
CoursesBegin July08 FallBreak September23-27
ThanksgivingBreak November27-28 CoursesEnd December13 Commencement December14
SchoolofNursing–Accelerated,Spring2025
CoursesBegin January06 SpringBreak March24-28 CoursesEnd June13 Commencement June16
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 additiontheyarerequiredtoachieveascoreofa“C”oraboveontheHESIEMS-ADNEntrance Examinationandcompletespecificskillmodulesandlaboratorycheck-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:
January2024EntryandForward:
ATITEAS60%MinimumCompositeanda66%MinimumReadingSubsetOR ACT19MinimumCompositeanda19MinimumReadingSubset
7 CurrentunrestrictedArkansasLPNorLPTNlicense,ifoutofstate,individualmustapplytothe ArkansasStateBoardofNursingforlicense;
8 Personalinterviewasrequested;
9 DocumentationofemploymentasaLPN/LPTNorParamedicforaminimumof6monthsis preferred;
10 ParamedictoRNadditionalrequirements;
a ArkansasParamediccertificationrequired;
b Achieveascoreof“C”oraboveonHESIEMS-ADNEntranceExamination;
11 DocumentedcompletionofaminimumofEnglishCompositionI,CollegeAlgebra,Anatomyand PhysiologyIandanadditionalsciencecourse,withanofficialtranscriptreflectingfinalgradesof “C”orgreater
Remaininggeneraleducationcoursesmaybetakenasco-requisiteswiththenursingcurriculum andmaybecompletedduringSpring,SummerandFallsemesters.BHCLRworkscooperatively withUA-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,establishedbytheschool,arecapabilitiesthatmustbedemonstratedbythestudent Studentrequirementsarereflectedintheabilitytoengageineducationalandtrainingactivitiesinsucha waythattheyshallnotendangerotherstudents,thepublicorpatients.Theessentialfunctionsfornursing include:
1.Observation:
Iamabletoseeandreadprintedmaterialsincludingbutnotlimitedtoclinicaldocuments,course materials,andcomputerscreens.
Iamabletovisuallyobservepatientsandthepatient’senvironment. Irequiretheuseofglasses/contactsandwearthemwhennecessary.
2.Speech/Hearing:
Iamabletospeakclearlyandbeunderstood. Iamabletohearandinterpretvoicesaswellasloud,softormuffledsounds.
3.PhysicalAbilities/FineMotorTouch:
Iamabletowalk,liftinexcessof50lbs.,push,pull,reach,sitandstandforlongperiodsoftime whennecessary.
Iamabletomoveheavyobjectsbybending,stooping,reachingormovingsidetoside. Iamabletousemyfingersforfinemotordexterityandmanipulatingsmallobjects,etc
Iamabletogatherinformation(ex: temperature)byusingthesenseoftouch. Iamphysicallyabletoworkonorwithequipmentfollowingpropertraining. Ihavephysicaluseofallofthefollowing: fingers,hands,arms,feet,legs,backandneck
4 Intellectual/Conceptual/Cognitive:
Iamabletodobasicmathematicalcalculations(add,subtract,multiply,divide) Iamabletorecognizeemergencysituationsandtakeappropriateactionsastaught Iamabletocomprehendandprocessverbalandwritteninformation Iamabletoorganizeandprioritizejobtasks
5 Communication/Behavior:
Iamabletoreadandwrite
IamabletoverballycommunicateintheEnglishlanguage IamabletolegiblycommunicateinwritingusingtheEnglishlanguage Iamabletoassessorinterpretnon-verbalcommunicationsuchasfacialexpressions,handsignalsfor help,etc
Iamabletodemonstrateandmaintainpsychologicalandemotionalstability Iamwillingandabletobehaveinaprofessionalandrespectfulmanner IamwillingandabletocomplywiththeBaptistHealthValues:Service,Honesty,Respect, StewardshipandPerformance.
Iamwillingandabletofollowallexpectations,policiesandproceduresoutlinedbytheschool. Iamabletofolloworganizationalpolicieswhichmaintainsafetyforpatients,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:
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
ClassesarescheduledonaregularbasisandareusuallyTuesdaythroughFriday,8:00am–4:30pm unlessotherwisescheduledoncoursecalendars Aclassscheduleisprovidedduringorientation Selected courseshaveclinicallaboratoriestaughtconcurrentlywithlecturetopics Thisapproachprovidesstudents hands-onexperienceandvisualreinforcementoftheprincipleslearnedintheclassroom.Laboratory rotationsarescheduledbytheprogramfacultyandmayoccurTuesday–Fridayand/orweekends.The timeforclinicalexperiencesvariespercourse.HybridclassesmaybescheduledTuesday-Fridayordays thatarenotscheduledforclinical.
SchoolDay
Atypicalschooldayisfrom8:00am–4:30pmTuesdaythroughFriday.Clinicalrotationsvaryandare scheduledbythefaculty.
CreditHours
Eachrequiredcourseintheprofessionalcurriculumreflectsacredithourvalue BHCLRusesthecredit hourformulaidentifiedintheAcademicInformationsectionoftheCatalog
EducationalPlansandPromotion
Onentry,eachstudentreceivesaneducationalplanofstudy Theplanmustbefollowedtoensure completionandgraduationonthescheduleddate Theremustbenodeviationsfromtheplanwithoutthe RegistrarandrespectiveCoordinator’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.
However,personsthathavepleadedguiltyornolocontendereto,orbeenfoundguiltyofanoffenselisted inACA§17-87-312.CriminalbackgroundchecksandACA§17-3-102LicensingRestrictions BasedonCriminalRecordsintheNursePracticeActoftheStateofArkansas*maynotbeeligibleto receiveorholdalicenseissuedbytheArkansasStateBoardofNursing.
GraduationfromBaptistHealthCollegeLittleRock–SchoolofNursingdoesnotassuretheArkansas StateBoardofNursing’sapprovaltotakethelicensureexamination Fordetailedinformation,pleasesee theApplicantandAdmissionssectionofthiscatalog
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.
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
UniversityofArkansasatLittleRock 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 offerstheopportunityforstudentstojointheBHLR-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.
TotalProgramCredits:AcceleratedTrackforLPN/LPTNandCertifiedParamedics: Nursing: 29CreditHours Validation: 12CreditHours GeneralEducation: 31CreditHours
aCreditbyvalidationforLPN/LPTNorCertifiedParamediccoursesisreflectedontheofficialschool transcriptuponsuccessfulcompletionoftheprogram.
CourseDescriptions SPRN0001 SpiritualPerspectivesinHealthcare
Thecourseprovidesaholistic,Christian-basedapproachincreatingawarenessandunderstandingabout: 1)one’sownbeliefsystem;2)thespiritualneedsofpatients;3)methodologiesofspiritualcarefor patients,and4)worldreligionsandreligiouspracticesspecificallyastheyrelatetodeliveryofhealthcare Thecourseincludesthefollowingnumberofcontacthours:Theory-15contacthours
[Theabovecoursemaybeofferedtoalimitednumberofqualifiedstudentsasaresidential-blended (hybrid)coursewhichisdescribedintheAcademicsectionofthiscatalog]
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**
2020-2021 651%
2021-2022 739%
2022-2023 90.2%
**FirstAttempt
AccreditationCommissionforEducationinNursingOutcomes
BHCLRSchoolofNursingAcceleratedandTraditionalTrackCombined Aggregated ProgramCompletionRate*** 2022 42%(16/38) ***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 Fall2024
NursingTraditional–CoursesBegin July08
GeneralEducationPrep–CoursesBegin August19 FallBreak September16-20
NursingTraditional–CoursesEnd December13 Commencement December14
SchoolofNursing–Traditional Spring2025
NursingTraditional–CoursesBegin January06
GeneralEducationPrep–CoursesBegin TBA SpringBreak March24-28
NursingTraditional–CoursesEnd June13 Commencement June16
ApplicationDeadlines
TraditionalTrack
IndividualswhoareapplyingtothethreesemestertrackoftheBHCLR–SchoolofNursingprogram, beginninginJanuaryandJuly,musthavetheirapplicationsubmittedbyNovember1withfilecomplete onorbeforeNovember15forJanuaryentry,orsubmittedbyMay1withfilecompleteonorbeforeMay 15thofthespecifiedyearforJulyentry.
BHCLRnursingprogramsoperateunderarollingadmissionsmodel.Applicantsareconsideredfor admissionastheirfilesbecomecomplete.Asaresult,applicantfilescompletedatornearthedeadlines areconsideredonaspace-availablebasis
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:
July2023EntryandForward:
ATITEAS60%MinimumCompositeanda66%MinimumReadingSubsetOR 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,establishedbytheschool,arecapabilitiesthatmustbedemonstratedbythestudent Studentrequirementsarereflectedintheabilitytoengageineducationalandtrainingactivitiesinsucha waythattheyshallnotendangerthemselves,otherstudents,thepublicorpatients Theessentialfunctions fornursinginclude:
1 Observation:
Iamabletoseeandreadprintedmaterialsincludingbutnotlimitedtoclinicaldocuments,course materials,andcomputerscreens
Iamabletovisuallyobservepatientsandthepatient’senvironment Irequiretheuseofglasses/contactsandwearthemwhennecessary
2 Speech/Hearing:
Iamabletospeakclearlyandbeunderstood
Iamabletohearandinterpretvoicesaswellasloud,softormuffledsounds Irequiretheuseofhearingassistivedevicesandwearthemwhennecessary
3.PhysicalAbilities/FineMotorTouch:
Iamabletowalk,liftinexcessof50lbs.,push,pull,reach,sitandstandforlongperiodsoftime whennecessary.
Iamabletomoveheavyobjectsbybending,stooping,reachingormovingsidetoside. Iamabletousemyfingersforfinemotordexterityandmanipulatingsmallobjects,etc. Iamabletogatherinformation(ex:temperature)byusingthesenseoftouch. Iamphysicallyabletoworkonorwithequipmentfollowingpropertraining. Ihavephysicaluseofallofthefollowing:fingers,hands,arms,feet,legs,backandneck.
4.Intellectual/Conceptual/Cognitive:
Iamabletodobasicmathematicalcalculations(add,subtract,multiply,divide). Iamabletorecognizeemergencysituationsandtakeappropriateactionsastaught. Iamabletocomprehendandprocessverbalandwritteninformation. Iamabletoorganizeandprioritizejobtasks.
5.Communication/Behavior:
Iamabletoreadandwrite. IamabletoverballycommunicateintheEnglishlanguage
IamabletolegiblycommunicateinwritingusingtheEnglishlanguage. Iamabletoassessorinterpretnon-verbalcommunicationsuchasfacialexpressions,handsignalsfor help,etc
Iamabletodemonstrateandmaintainpsychologicalandemotionalstability
Iamwillingandabletobehaveinaprofessionalandrespectfulmanner IamwillingandabletocomplywiththeBaptistHealthValues:Service,Honesty,Respect, StewardshipandPerformance
Iamwillingandabletofollowallexpectations,policiesandproceduresoutlinedbytheschool Iamabletofolloworganizationalpolicieswhichmaintainsafetyforpatients,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 RegistrarandrespectiveCoordinator’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.
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.
However,personsthathavepleadedguiltyornolocontendereto,orbeenfoundguiltyofanoffenselisted inACA§17-87-312.CriminalbackgroundchecksandACA§17-3-102intheNursePracticeActof theStateofArkansas*maynotbeeligibletoreceiveorholdalicenseissuedbytheArkansasStateBoard ofNursing.
GraduationfromBaptistHealthCollegeLittleRock–SchoolofNursingdoesnotassuretheArkansas StateBoardofNursing’sapprovaltotakethelicensureexamination. Fordetailedinformation,pleasesee theApplicantandAdmissionssectionofthiscatalog.
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
TotalProgramCredits:TraditionalTrack
**AllBHCLRcoursesfortheNursing-Traditionaltrackwillbeofferedviatheresidentialdeliverymode ontheBHCLRcampus
CourseDescriptions
SPRN0001
SpiritualPerspectivesinHealthcare
1CreditHour
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
NumberofContactHours(ClinicalLaboratory)
NumberofContactHours(SkillsLaboratory)
TotalContactHours
ABHESEducationalEffectivenessOutcomes
TheBaptistHealthCollegeLittleRock-SchoolofNursingTraditionalTrackprovides,tothegeneral public,prospectivestudentsandcurrentstudents,accurateandconsistentinformationinitscatalog To supportinformationinprecedingpages,thefollowinginformationisprovided:
*AnyAttempt
ArkansasStateBoardofNursingBoardPassageOutcomes
BHCLRSchoolofNursingAcceleratedandTraditionalTrackCombined BoardPassageRate**
2020-2021 651% 2021-2022 739% 2022-2023 90.2%
**FirstAttempt
AccreditationCommissionforEducationinNursingOutcomes
BHCLRSchoolofNursingTraditionalTrack
48%(117/243)
2022 52%(93/180)
***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
Learningisamultifacetedprocessandearlyintroductiontotheprinciplesandstandardsofthe chosenfieldpromotesoptimallearning Learnershaveagreatercomprehensionofknowledge thatisintegratedthroughoutthecurriculumbylayering,revisitingandreinforcingprinciplesand skills Bloom’srevisedtaxonomy(Forehand,2005)teachesusthatprincipleandskillsarelearnedthrough aprocessofsimpletocomplex Basiclearningtakesplacewhenanindividual demonstratestheabilitytorememberinformation;learningprogressesandholdsmeaningforthe individualasinformationisunderstood,applied,analyzed,evaluatedandcreated Studentslearnbasic conceptsandbuilduponthem;asnewconceptsareintroducedstudentsagainreverttothebasicconcepts
level.Therefore,aseachnewskillorconceptisintroducedstudentspotentiallystartatthelevelof rememberinginformationandprogresstocreating.Learningopportunitiesmustbelayeredinorderto providestudentstheopportunitytoprogressthroughBlooms’levels
Learningisbestaccomplishedinanarenawhereoneisintroducedtoconceptsinanactive, interactive,goaldirectedmanner Studentsbringpreviouslearningexperiencesintothearena whichisshapedbytheirpersonalexperiences,culture,skillsandroles Optimallearningoccurs whenstudentsunderstandthepurposeofwhattheyarelearningandhowitconnectstotheir previouslyacquiredknowledge Knowles,HoltonIII,andSwanson(2005)acknowledgedthe needforadultlearnerstounderstandthereasontheyarerequiredtoknowmaterial Healso recognizedthatlearningoccursasstudentsareallowedtointeractandsharepreviousexperiences
FacultyResponsibilityintheLearningProcess
Itistheresponsibilityofthefacultytoensurethatlearningisgoaldirected,purposefuland layered Layeredlearningisbestaccomplishedthroughintroductionofbasicinformationand progressionfromrememberinginformationtounderstanding,applying,analyzing,evaluatingandcreating informationasoutlinedinBloom’srevisedtaxonomy Thefacultybelievesthattheyareresponsiblefor designinglearningactivitiesthatbuildupononeanotherandallowforalayeredlearningexperiencein whichstudentsfrequentlyrevisitpreviouslyacquiredknowledge.Useofthismethodallowsstudentsto deepentheirunderstandingofthematerial.
Theroleofthefacultyistoapproachtheteachinglearningprocessasaninteractiveonerather thanasagiveandreceivemethod.Theuseofinteractive,handsonactivitiesallowsstudentsto seethepurposeandvalueinthelearningexperience.Interactionbetweenfacultyandstudents allowsstudentstogainexperiencethatwillenhancetheircommunication,groupprocessand problemsolvingskills.Further,thecriticalthinkingskillsthatareengagedwillcontributetothe student’sabilitytograspthebigpicture,atraitthatwillfostersuccessinthefieldworksetting.
Itistheresponsibilityofthefacultytoencouragestudentstoengageinlifelonglearning.Thisis accomplishedbyallowingstudentstoseethevalueinlayeredlearning.Asstudentsareexposedto learningasacontinuousprocessratherthanataskwithaformalbeginningandend,theywillrecognize thevalueincontinuallychallengingthemselvestotaketheirlearningtothenextlevel,realizingthat learningisaprocessthatneverends.
Facultymustaidstudentsinthelifelonglearningprocessbyprovidingthemtheskillsthatare necessaryforaccessinginformationoncetheirformaleducationiscomplete.Itisvitalthat studentsaretaughtthevalueinpreservingtheirtextbooksandorganizingtheirclassmaterialsinsucha waythattheymayserveasresourcefulreferencesforyearstocome Additionally,facultymustteach studentsthevalueofprofessionalresearchandhowtoaccessthisinformationaswell Theabilityto accesssuchinformationwillallowthemtostayabreastofcurrentpracticeissues
Itisbelievedthatthefacultyisresponsibleforbeingawareofculturalissueswithintheclassroomandthe communityandforstructuringlearningexperiencesthatwillexpandthestudent’sknowledge,experience andawarenessofsuch
Webelievethatitistheresponsibilityofoccupationaltherapyassistanteducatorstoinformthe occupationaltherapycommunityandthegeneralhealthcommunityabouttherolesofthe occupationaltherapyassistantversustheoccupationaltherapist Theeducatorsmusteffectively serveasaresourceforroledelineationquestionsanddecisionswithinacommunitythathasfewrole models Theoccupationaltherapyassistanteducatorsmustmodelthebehavior,values,ethics,attitudes
andculturethatareintrinsictothefieldofoccupationaltherapy.Occupationaltherapyassistanteducators musthaveastrongfoundationintheprofessionandpossessknowledgeofthehistoryaswellasthefuture ofoccupationaltherapy Occupationaltherapyassistanteducatorsbelievethatlearningislifelongand occursprofessionallythroughpracticeandorganizationalinvolvement Occupationaltherapyassistant educatorsrealizethevalueinholdingmembershipinandsupportingtheprofessionalorganizationsas theseorganizationsdefineandshapetheprofessionaswellasdefinetheprofession’splaceinthehealth caresystem Webelievethatitistheresponsibilityoftheoccupationaltherapyeducatorstoinstillin studentstheimportanceofmembershipinprofessionalorganizations
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
Forehand,M (2005) Bloom’staxonomy:Originalandrevised InM Orey(Ed),Emerging perspectivesonlearning,teaching,andtechnology Retrievedfrom http://projectscoeugaedu/epltt/
Knowles,M.S.,HoltonIII,E.F.,&Swanson,R.A.(2005).Theadultlearner:Thedefinitiveclassicin adulteducationandhumanresourcedevelopment(6thed) SanDiego,CA:Elsevier
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*
FallSemester2024
SpringSemester2025
ClassBegins August19 ClassBegins January21
LaborDay September2 SpringBreak March24-28
ThanksgivingBreak November25-29
SpringSemesterEnds May16
FallSemesterEnds December10 Commencementand Graduation* TBA
FallSemester2025
SpringSemester2026
ClassBegins August18 ClassBegins January20
LaborDay September1 SpringBreak March24-28
ThanksgivingBreak November24-28 SpringSemesterEnds May8
FallSemesterEnds December12 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:wwwuaptcedu/admissions) TheBHCLR-SOTA'sapplicationrequirementsareasfollows:
1 AnapplicantmustbeahighschoolgraduateorhaveaGEDpriortotheprogramstartdate Please notethattheseareminimumrequirementsandapplicantsarerankedaccordingtoacademic criteria;
2 OneofficialtranscriptfromeacheducationalinstitutionattendedwithacumulativeGradePoint Average(GPA)of27oraboveonrequiredprerequisitespreferred
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/orU.S.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
Fulfillmentofentryrequirementsincludessatisfactorycompletionofentryrequirementsasidentifiedin theApplicant&AdmissionandschoolspecificsectionsoftheCatalog.ImmunizationandTuberculin TestingInformationcanbefoundintheApplicant&AdmissionInformationsectionoftheCatalog Selectedapplicantsqualifyforentryandregistrationforcoursesthroughfulfillmentofallentry requirements
Essential Functions
Essentialfunctions,establishedbytheschool,arecapabilitiesthatmustbedemonstratedbythestudenton entryandthroughouttheprogram Thefunctionsarereflectedintheabilitytoengageineducationaland trainingactivitiesinsuchawaythattheyshallnotendangerotherstudents,patientsorthepublic The followingessentialfunctionsarerequiredofstudentsthroughoutenrollmentintheprogram:
1 Visual:seeandreadcourseinformation,clinicalforms,charts,computerscreens,equipment readingsandothermaterials;observeclientbehaviorandappearance;overseesetupand implementationoftreatmentactivities
2 Hearing:hearandinterpretloud,soft,andmuffledsounds;hearingallowstheabilitytousethe telephone,usecalllight/intercomspeakers,takeverbalorders,andhearemergencyalarms
3. Tactile:demonstratetactilesensationthatisadequatetosafelyevaluateandinterprettheuseof thermal,vibratoryandothersensorystimulatingtechniques;abilitytopalpatemusclemovement, pulserate,andmusculoskeletalstructures;detectsafeheatlevelsonvariousappliancesandtools.
4. Grossmotor:movefreelyfromonelocationtoanother,walkatafastpace,stand,bend,stoop, andsquat,reachaboveshoulderlevel;balance,crawl,climb,kneelandsit;lift,carry,pushorpull over50poundsofweight;standand/orsitforprolongedperiodsoftime;utilizesafebody mechanics;transferclassmatesandclients;deliverpatienttreatment;performcardiopulmonary resuscitationandclientevacuation.
5. FineMotor/TouchSkills:writeanddocumentlegibly;grasp;performrepetitivehandmovement; utilizefinemotordexterity;useevaluationtools.
6. Communication:speakclearlyandprofessionallytopeers,patients,familymembers,faculty, staffandothermembersofthehealthcareteam;demonstratewrittenandverbalproficiencyofthe Englishlanguage;provideandcomprehendadequateverbal,nonverbalandwritten communication.
7 Behavioral:maintainemotionalcontrolinstressfulandemergencysituations;behaveinan ethical,professionalandrespectfulmanner;complywithBaptistHealthValuesofPerformance, Service,Honesty,Stewardship,RespectandtheCodeofEthicalConduct
8 Environmental:occasionallybeinvolvedwithworkoutsideandcontinuouslyinside;occasionally beexposedtotemperatureof32degreesand/or100degrees,wetorhumidconditions,noise, vibration,dust,fumes,infectiouswaste,toxicchemicals,andneedle/bodyfluids;implement safetyandinfectioncontrol,roommaintenance,inventoryandmaintenanceofequipmentand supplies
9 Intellectual/Conceptual/Cognitive:recognizeemergencysituationsandtakeappropriateactions, demonstrate psychologicalandemotionalstabilityrequiredforfullutilizationofintellectual abilities;comprehend,processandutilizeverbal,visualandwritteninformation;organizeand prioritizeactionsinthefieldworksettings;performpatientcareproceduresaccordingto
establishedcriteria;utilizetheoccupationaltherapyprocess(assessment,planning,intervention andevaluation),prepare/presentreports;completeforms;processverbalandwritteninformation; followpoliciesandprocedures;implementqualityimprovementanddocumentintervention progressandotherwrittenrequirements;implementpatient/familyeducationanddischarge planning
10 Equipment:utilizetelephone,intercom,calllightsystem,stethoscope,wheelchair,stretchers, emergencyequipment,pagingsystem,faxmachine,computer;operateoccupationaltherapy equipmentinlaboratoryandfieldworksetting
11 Safety:adheretoorganizationalpoliciestomaintainsafetyintheenvironmentforpatient,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 Value
91pointsandabove=Pass* Credit
90pointsandbelow=Fail NoCredit
*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.Scheduleofclassesisdetermineduponregistration 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 wwwacoteonlineorg
ArkansasOccupationalTherapyAssociation PO Box10674 Conway,AR72034 office@arotaorg wwwarotaorg
BHCLRisaccreditedbytheAccreditingBureauofHealthEducationSchools(ABHES). AccreditingBureauofHealthEducationSchools 7777LeesburgPike,Suite314N FallsChurch,VA 22043 (703)917-9503 www.abhes.org
BHCLR-SchoolofOTAiscertifiedthroughtheArkansasDivisionofHigherEducation(ADHE). ArkansasDivisionofHigherEducation Attention:Director 423MainStreet. LittleRock,AR72201
Phone:(501)371-2000
www.adhe.edu
AdditionalProfessionalOrganizations:
ArkansasStateMedicalBoard
1401WestCapitolAvenue,Suite340
LittleRock,AR72201-2936
Tel:501-296-1802
wwwarmedicalboardorg
NationalBoardforCertificationinOccupationalTherapy
OneBankStreetSuite300
Gaithersburg,MD20877
Tel:301-990-7979
wwwnbcotorg
ProfessionalCurriculum
Thecurriculumisofferedtoselectedindividuals Aftersuccessfulcompletionoftherequiredcredits,the studentmayqualifyforoccupationaltherapyassistantgraduationcandidacy.AnAssociateofApplied ScienceinOccupationalTherapyAssistantfromtheUniversityofArkansas-PulaskiTechnicalCollege isearnedupongraduation.Inaddition,graduatesearnacertificateofcompletionfromtheBHCLRSOTA.
Thecurriculumdesignreflectsthemissionandphilosophyoftheinstitutionsandprovidesthebasisfor programplanning,implementation,andevaluation.Thedesignidentifieseducationalobjectivesand directsselectionofcontent,scope,andsequencingofcoursework.
Thecurriculumconsistsofeight(8)generaleducation,artandsciencecourses,andthirteen(13)technical coursesspecifictotheoccupationaltherapyprofessionandpractice.One(1)courseinSpiritual PerspectivesisincludedtoreflecttheBaptistHealthculture.NewStudentOrientationprecedesthefirst semesterofcoursestoorientindividualstoBaptistHealthandstudentlifeatBHCLR-SOTA.
Thecurriculumtotaloftwenty-two(22)courses,providingseventy(70)credits,reflectsabroad foundationoftheliberalartsandsciences.Thisfoundationofthebiological,physical,andsocialand behavioralsciencessupportstheknowledgeofoccupationaltherapyasitrelatestothelifecycle.
Thecurriculumdesignreflectsalayeredlearningapproachandatcompletionofeachsemester,the studentmusthavedemonstratedthespecifiedcompetenciesforthatsemesterinordertoprogresstothe nextsemesterofstudy
*PrerequisiteandcorequisitegeneraleducationcoursesarepresentedwiththeArkansasCourseTransfer Systemcoursenumbers.Creditawardedbyprogramaffiliate,UniversityofArkansas-PulaskiTechnical College.
CourseDescriptions
BOTA1114/OTAP 11114
FundamentalsofOTAI 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: BOTA1112.BOTA1113. Thecourseincludesthefollowing numberofcontacthours:Theory–45;andSkillsLaboratory-30;foratotalof75contacthours.
BOTA1113/OTAP 11113
MedicalTerminologyfortheOTA
3CreditHours
Thestudyofwordsthatrelatetohumanbodysystems,anatomicalstructures,pathologyandmedical proceduresareexamined.Wordroots,combiningforms,prefixes,suffixes,pleuralendings,abbreviations andpronunciationsarecovered ThelanguageoftheOccupationalTherapyPracticeFrameworkisalso studied Emphasisisplacedupondemonstratingafunctional,workingknowledgeofmedicalterminology encounteredinpracticeasanoccupationaltherapyassistant Prerequisite:AdmissionintotheBHCLRSOTA Co-requisites: BOTA1112 BOTA1114 Thecourseincludesthefollowingnumberofcontact hours:Theory-45contacthours
BOTA1112/OTAP 11102
LevelIFieldworkI 2CreditHours
Supervisedclinicalexperienceinwhichastudentengagesinobservation,communicationand professionalbehaviorskillsinvarioussettingsincludingmedical,rehabilitationandcommunitymodels Prerequisite:AdmissiontoBHCLR-SOTA BOTA1113 BOTA1114 Co-requires: BOTA1113and BOTA1114 Thecourseincludesthefollowingnumberofcontacthours:Theory–10;andClinical Laboratory-80;foratotalof90contacthours
BOTA1224/OTAP 12204
FundamentalsofOTAII
4CreditHours
Thetheories,modelsofpractice,andframesofreferencethatunderlieoccupationaltherapypracticeare examined.Theroleoftheoccupationaltherapyassistantintheassessmentandevaluationprocessis exploredandpracticalapplicationofdatagathering,screeningandevaluationareprovided.Selected evaluationandassessmentproceduresarelearned.Activityanalysisanddocumentationskillsarefurther developed.Thedynamicsofoccupationandpurposefulactivityareexplored.Classexperiencesinclude butarenotlimitedtolecture,groupactivities,labpracticumandclinicalexperiences.Prerequisite:Grade of“C”orhigherinallpreviousBOTAcourses.Co-requisites: BOTA1212,BOTA1233,BOTA1213, BOTA1312. Thecourseincludesthefollowingnumberofcontacthours:Theory–45;andSkills Laboratory-30;foratotalof75contacthours.
BOTA1212/OTAP 12102
FunctionalAnatomy
2CreditHours
Anintroductiontothehumanbodybasicfunctionisprovided.Contentpresentedfocuseson:centraland peripheralnervoussystems;musculoskeletalsystem;theneurologicalsystem;andunderstandinghuman movement.Prerequisite:Gradeof“C”orhigherinallpreviousBOTAcourses.Co-requisites: BOTA 1224,BOTA1233,BOTA1213,BOTA1312. Thecourseincludesthefollowingnumberofcontact hours:Theory–15;andSkillsLaboratory–30;foratotalof45contacthours.
BOTA1233/OTAP 12303
DiseaseProcessesforOTA
3CreditHours
Anintroductiontothestudyofthenatureandcauseofselecteddiseasesisprovided Changesinbody structure,function,andtheresultingconditionsareexamined Occupationaltherapyinterventionsare emphasized Prerequisite:Gradeof“C”orhigherinallpreviousBOTAcourses Co-requisites: BOTA 1212,BOTA1224,BOTA1213,BOTA1312 Thecourseincludesthefollowingnumberofcontact hours:Theory-45contacthours
BOTA1213/OTAP 12133
HumanDevelopment
3CreditHours
Acomprehensiveviewofhumanlifefromconceptiontodeathisexamined Emphasisisplacedonthe uniquecharacteristicsofeachphaseoflifeandtheimplicationsforoccupationaltherapyduringeach phase Prerequisite:Gradeof“C”orhigherinallpreviousBOTAcourses Co-requisites: BOTA1212, BOTA1224,BOTA1233,BOTA1312 Thecourseincludesthefollowingnumberofcontacthours: Theory-45contacthours
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
BOTA2344/OTAP 23304
FundamentalsofOTAIII
4CreditHours
Studentsengageinpracticalapplicationandimplementationoftreatmenttechniquesandinterventions
Theuseofoccupationthroughoutthetreatmentprocessisemphasized Adaptationofself,toolsandthe environmentduringtreatmentarediscussed Documentationskillsastheypertaintodischargeplanning andclienteducationmaterialsarefurtherdeveloped Clientandfamilyeducationareaddressed Class experiencesincludebutarenotlimitedtolecture,groupactivities,labexperiencesandclinical observations Prerequisite:Gradeof“C”orhigherinallpreviousBOTArequiredcourses Co-requisites: BOTA2343,BOTA2312,SP0001 Thecourseincludesthefollowingnumberofcontacthours:Theory –45;andSkillsLaboratory-30;foratotalof75contacthours.
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: BOTA2334,BOTA2312,SP0001. Thecourseincludesthefollowingnumberofcontact hours:Theory-45contacthours.
SP0001/OTAP11001
SpiritualPerspectivesinHealthCare
1CreditHour
Thecourseprovidesaholistic,Christian-basedapproachincreatingawarenessandunderstandingabout; 1)one’sownbeliefsystem;2)thespiritualneedsofpatients;3)methodologiesofspiritualcarefor patients,and4)worldreligionsandreligiouspracticesspecificallyastheyrelatetodeliveryofhealthcare.
Co-requisites: BOTA2334,BOTA2343,BOTA2312. Thecourseincludesthefollowingnumberof contacthours:Theory–15contacthours
BOTA2312/OTAP 23102
LevelIFieldworkIII
2CreditHours
Supervisedclinicalexperienceinwhichastudentengagesinobservation,communication,professional behavior,activityanalysis,clinicalreasoningandtherapeuticinterventionskillsinvarioussettings includingmedical,rehabilitationandcommunitymodels Prerequisite:Gradeof"C"orhigherinall previousBOTArequiredcourses Co-requisites: BOTA2334,BOTA2343,SP0001 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
TotalNumberofBHCLRandGeneralEducationTransferCourses
ABHESEducationalEffectivenessOutcomes
DatacalculatedperABHESstandards;annualreportingperiodisJuly1–June30
ACOTEEducationalEffectivenessOutcomes
TheBHCLR-SOTAmakesavailabletothegeneralpublic,applicantsandstudents,thefollowing information:
Exam Results
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
ClassesBegins*
Cohort#1:July29,2024
Cohort#2:September9,2024
Cohort#3:October21,2024
FallBreak September2,2024-September6,2024
EndofSemester
Cohort#1:August30,2024
Cohort#2:October11,2024
Cohort#3:November22,2024
Commencement December14,2024
PatientCareTechnicianSpring2025
ClassesBegins*
Cohort#1:January6,2025
Cohort#2:February17,2025
Cohort#3:March31,2025
Cohort#4:May12,2025
SpringBreak March24,2025-March28,2025
EndofSemester
Cohort#1:February7,2025
Cohort#2:March21,2025
Cohort#3:May2,2025
Cohort#4:June13,2025
Commencement June16,2025
*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.TheRegistrarorCoordinatordevelopstheplanbeforetheselectedapplicantenrolls.Changesin theplanmayberequestedbycontactingtheRegistrarorappropriateCoordinator.Thestudentmusthave theRegistrarorCoordinator’sapprovalpriortothedeviationfromtheeducationalplan.Deviationfrom theeducationalplanmayjeopardizeenrollmentandcompletionoftheprogramofstudy.
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,establishedbytheschool,arecapabilitiesthatmustbedemonstratedbythestudent Studentrequirementsarereflectedintheabilitytoengageineducationalandtrainingactivitiesinsucha waythattheyshallnotendangerotherstudents,thepublicorpatients Theessentialfunctionsforinclude:
Observation
● Iamabletoseeandreadprintedmaterialsincluding,butnotlimitedto,clinicaldocuments, coursematerials,andcomputerscreens
● Iamabletovisuallyobservepatientsandthepatient’senvironment
● Irequiretheuseofglasses/contactsandwearthemwhennecessary
Speech/Hearing
● Iamabletospeakclearlyandbeunderstood
● Iamabletohearandinterpretvoicesaswellasloud,softormuffledsounds
PhysicalAbilities/FineMotorTouch
● Iamabletowalk,liftinexcessof50lbs,push,pull,reach,sitandstandforlongperiodsoftime whennecessary
● Iamabletomoveheavyobjectsbybending,stooping,reachingormovingsidetoside
● Iamabletousemyfingersforfinemotordexterityandmanipulatingsmallobjects,etc
● Iamabletogatherinformation(ex:temperature)byusingthesenseoftouch
● Iamphysicallyabletoworkonorwithequipmentfollowingpropertraining
● Ihavephysicaluseofallofthefollowing:fingers,hands,arms,feet,legs,backandneck
Intellectual/Conceptual/Cognitive
● Iamabletodobasicmathematicalcalculations(add,subtract,multiply,divide)
● Iamabletorecognizeemergencysituationsandtakeappropriateactionsastaught
● Iamabletocomprehendandprocessverbalandwritteninformation
● Iamabletoorganizeandprioritizejobtasks.
Communication/Behavior
● Iamabletoreadandwrite
● IamabletoverballycommunicateintheEnglishlanguage.
● IamabletolegiblycommunicateinwritingusingtheEnglishlanguage.
● Iamabletoassessorinterpretnon-verbalcommunicationsuchasfacialexpressions,handsignals forhelp,etc.
● Iamabletodemonstrateandmaintainpsychologicalandemotionalstability.
● Iamwillingandabletobehaveinaprofessionalandrespectfulmanner.
● IamwillingandabletocomplywiththeBaptistHealthValues:Service,Honesty,Respect, Stewardshipandperformance.
● Iamwillingandabletofollowallexpectations,policiesandproceduresoutlinedbytheschool.
● Iamabletofolloworganizationalpolicieswhichmaintainsafetyforpatients,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
Thecurriculumisorganizedintofive(5)weeks,andleadstoacertificateofcompletionatgraduation.A studentenrolledintheprogramcurriculumisrequiredtohaveatotalofsixandahalf (6.5)creditsto completetheprogram Aftersuccessfulcompletionofsixandahalf (65)credits,thestudentmayqualify forgraduatecandidacy
PatientCareTechnician 65CreditHours
Total 65CreditHours
CourseDescription
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–7.5;foratotalof168.5contacthours.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
ACADEMICDISHONESTY:
GroupTesting
Homework/Worksheets Assignments
LectureObjectives
LectureOutlines
MultimediaPresentations
OutsideReading
StudentGuidedNoteCards RequiredandRecommended Websites
SkillsSimulation VisualAids
AcademicdishonestyisindirectoppositiontotheBaptistHealthCodeofEthicalConductandtheBaptist HealthCollegeLittleRockHonorCode Academicdishonestymayinclude,butisnotlimitedto, cheating,plagiarism,fabricationorunapprovedcollaborationtogainanacademicadvantage Allcollege assignmentsmustreflectastudent’sownworkandavoidimproperlyusinganotherindividual’s intellectualpropertyand/orArtificialIntelligence(AI),suchasChatGPT AnyAcademicIntegrity violations,asdefinedabove,willbesubjecttoimmediateConductBehaviorProbationasthissyllabus servesasaWrittenWarningandhasbeenreviewedasaVerbalWarningduringcourseorientation All collegeassignmentsmustreflectastudent’sownwork
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.
METHODSOFEVALUATION:
PCTTHEORYGRADINGCHART
Week 1 Review Assignment
Week 2 Review Assignment
Week 3 Review Assignment
Week 4 Review Assignment
(EndofWk3)
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 atwww.bhclr.edu.
COURSEANDLECTUREOUTLINE:
Lectureoutlinesareavailableonline.Studentsmustusetheirindividualpasswordtoaccessanddownload lecturematerials.
ProgramTotals
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)Fall2024
ClassesBegins July08
FallBreak September23-27
ThanksgivingBreak November27-28
LastdayofSemester December13
Commencement December14
PracticalNursing(Traditional)Spring2025
ClassesBegins January06
SpringBreak March24-28
EndofSemester June13
Commencement June16
PracticalNursing(Concurrent/PNPathway)Fall2024
ClassesBegins August12
ThanksgivingBreak November25-29
LastdayofSemester December20
PracticalNursing(Concurrent/PNPathway)Spring2025
ClassesBegins January07
SpringBreak March21-28
EndofSemester May22
*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,establishedbytheschool,arecapabilitiesthatmustbedemonstratedbythestudent Studentrequirementsarereflectedintheabilitytoengageineducationalandtrainingactivitiesinsucha waythattheyshallnotendangerotherstudents,thepublicorpatients Theessentialfunctionsfornursing include:
1 Observation
Iamabletoseeandreadprintedmaterialsincluding,butnotlimitedto,clinicaldocuments,course materials,andcomputerscreens
Iamabletovisuallyobservepatientsandthepatient’senvironment Irequiretheuseofglasses/contactsandwearthemwhennecessary
2 Speech/Hearing
Iamabletospeakclearlyandbeunderstood. Iamabletohearandinterpretvoicesaswellasloud,softormuffledsounds.
3. PhysicalAbilities/FineMotorTouch
Iamabletowalk,liftinexcessof50lbs.,push,pull,reach,sitandstandforlongperiodsoftime whennecessary.
Iamabletomoveheavyobjectsbybending,stooping,reachingormovingsidetoside. Iamabletousemyfingersforfinemotordexterityandmanipulatingsmallobjects,etc. Iamabletogatherinformation(ex:temperature)byusingthesenseoftouch. Iamphysicallyabletoworkonorwithequipmentfollowingpropertraining. Ihavephysicaluseofallofthefollowing:fingers,hands,arms,feet,legs,backandneck.
4. Intellectual/Conceptual/Cognitive
Iamabletodobasicmathematicalcalculations(add,subtract,multiply,divide). Iamabletorecognizeemergencysituationsandtakeappropriateactionsastaught. Iamabletocomprehendandprocessverbalandwritteninformation. Iamabletoorganizeandprioritizejobtasks.
5 Communication/Behavior
Iamabletoreadandwrite
IamabletoverballycommunicateintheEnglishlanguage IamabletolegiblycommunicateinwritingusingtheEnglishlanguage Iamabletoassessorinterpretnon-verbalcommunicationsuchasfacialexpressions,handsignalsfor help,etc
Iamabletodemonstrateandmaintainpsychologicalandemotionalstability Iamwillingandabletobehaveinaprofessionalandrespectfulmanner IamwillingandabletocomplywiththeBaptistHealthValues:Service,Honesty,Respect, Stewardshipandperformance
Iamwillingandabletofollowallexpectations,policiesandproceduresoutlinedbytheschool Iamabletofolloworganizationalpolicieswhichmaintainsafetyforpatients,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 TheRegistrarorCoordinator developstheplanbeforetheselectedapplicantenrolls Changesintheplanmayberequestedby contactingtheRegistrarorappropriateCoordinator.ThestudentmusthavetheRegistrarorCoordinator’s approvalpriortothedeviationfromtheeducationalplan.Deviationfromtheeducationalplanmay jeopardizeenrollmentandcompletionoftheprogramofstudy.
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 Fordetailedinformation, pleaseseetheApplicantandAdmissionssectionofthiscatalog
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) 530
ContactHours(ClinicalLaboratory) 480
ContactHours(SkillsLaboratory) 25
TotalProgramContactHours
ABHESEducationalEffectivenessOutcomes
TheBHCLR-SchoolofPracticalNursingprovidestothegeneralpublic,prospectivestudentsandcurrent studentsaccurateandconsistentinformationinitscatalog Tosupporttheinformationinthepreceding pages,thefollowinginformationisprovided:
*AnyAttempt
ArkansasStateBoardofNursingBoardPassageOutcomes
BoardPassageRate**
2020-2021 695%
2021-2022 81.4%
2022-2023 853%
**FirstAttempt
ACEN
Aggregated
ProgramCompletion***
***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,i.e.traumas, fractures,patientabilities,etc.
3. Studentswillbeabletocommunicateappropriatelyinahealthcaresetting.
StudentLearningOutcomes:
● Studentswilldevelopanddemonstrateeffectivecommunicationskillswithpatientsand peers.
● Studentswilldemonstrateprofessionalandethicalconduct.
ProgramCalendar
Fall Spring
ClassesStart July8,2024
ClassesResume January6,2025
LaborDay September2,2024 SpringBreak March24-28,2025
FallBreak September23-27,2024 MemorialDay May26,2025
Thanksgiving November28,2024 EndofSemester June13,2025
FridayafterThanksgiving November29,2024 Commencement June16,2025
EndofSemester December13,2024
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 AcumulativeGPAof25and a“C”oraboveinallprerequisitecourses,withaminimumpreferredcumulativeGPAof25ontheir highschooltranscriptisrequired AGeneralEquivalencyDiploma(GED)orofficialtranscriptsare requiredfromalleducationalinstitutionsattended.AnAmericanCollegeTest(ACT)isrequiredwith preferredscoresof19ontheCompositeand17inthesubsetsofMathandScience.
BHCLRsuperscorestheACTforadmissionandscholarshippurposes. TheScholasticAptitudeTest (SAT)maybesubmittedinlieuoftheACTandisevaluatedutilizinganACT/SAT(CriticalReading+ Math)concordancescaleavailableontheACTwebsite.
TheACTexamsaregivenontheBHCLRcampusonascheduledbasis.BHCLRisaresidualACT testingsite. IftheACTistakenatBHCLR,duplicatecopiesareneitherreleasedtotheapplicantnor transferabletoanotherinstitution.Formoreinformationonspecifictestdates,seewww.bhclr.eduor contactBHCLRAdmissions.Iftestsweretakenatanationaltestingsite,theapplicantmayarrangeto havethescoressentdirectlytoBHCLR.
*UniversityofCentralArkansaswillgrant60collegecredithoursforprofessionalcurriculum.
*HendersonStateUniversitywillgrant60collegecredithoursfortheprofessionalcurriculum.
PrerequisiteCollegeCourses
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, www.bhclr.edu,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
ApplicantsareencouragedtocontacttheProgramDirectorat501.202.7468forfurtherinformation. 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)687-0048orlogontotheirwebsiteatwwwarrtorg
EssentialFunctions
Essentialfunctionsarethephysical,intellectual,andcommunicationstandardsrequiredtopractice radiography
TheessentialfunctionsfortheBaptistHealthCollegeLittleRock-SchoolofRadiographyareestablished criteriathatallapplicantsmustmeetinordertobeadmittedtotheprogram Thesestandardsarethe minimumrequirementstoachievethegraduatecompetenciesnecessarytopracticetheartandscienceof radiography
Thestandardsaddressedinthisdocumentare:
Applicantswhodonotmeetthesestandardswillbeconsideredineligibleforadmissionintothis educationalprogram.
1. PhysicalStandards
A. VisualAbilities
Aminimumvisionof20/20orcorrectedto20/25inatleastoneeye.Applicantsareabletosee andreadprintedmaterialsincludingbutnotlimitedtoclinicaldocuments,coursematerials, computerscreens,syringes,medicinevials,etc.Thisincludestheabilitytoseeandworkindimly litroomswhenperformingfluoroscopic/radiographicprocedures.Rationale:Radiographersmust beabletoseewellenoughtoworkwithpatients,toreadrequests,toreadsyringes,medicine vials,andothernecessaryitems.
B. CommunicationSkills:
1 SpeakEnglishfluently:
Radiographersmustcommunicatewithallpatients,givinginstructionsandexplainingall procedures Toneandvolumemustbesufficientforcloseproximityface-to-facecommunication aswellasfordistantcommunication(example:patientisontableandradiographerisincontrol boothie patientisnotfacingradiographer)
C Hearing:
Hearnormalconversationalspeechat10feet
Rationale:Radiographersmustbeabletohearand understandpatientsaboveequipmentnoise Patientshavemanydifferingtones,volumesand clarityofspeech Patientsmaybeclosebyorsomedistanceaway Radiographersmustalsobe abletohearsoundsthroughastethoscope
D. Writing:
Radiographersmustbeabletowritebothlegiblyandquicklyandtypeinformationinanefficient manner Rationale:Documentationonchartsandrequestsisamustforadequatepatientcare
E Reading:
Radiographersmustbeabletocommunicateviareading Theymustbeabletoreadphysician orders,departmentalpolicies,andhospitalpolicies Theymustbeabletoreadinstructionsrelated todrugadministrationandequipmentoperation (Example:“operationofthisequipmentmaybe hazardoustooperatorandpatient”)
F MotorSkills
Theapplicantisabletowalk,liftinexcessof50lbs,usebothhandssimultaneously,push,pull, reach,sitandstandforlongperiodsoftimewhennecessary Theapplicantisabletomoveheavy objectsbybending,stooping,reachingormovingsidetoside,andusefingersforfinemotor dexterityandmanipulatingsmallobjects Applicantsarecapableofgatheringinformation(ex: temperature/pulse)byusingthesenseoftouch.Applicantsarephysicallyabletoworkonorwith equipmentfollowingpropertraining.Rationale:pushandmaneuvermobileradiographic equipmentaswellaspatientsinwheelchairsoronstretcherswithIVpoles,loadandunload imagereceptors/detectors,reachandoperateanx-raytubeplaced48”abovethetable,beof sufficientbuildandstaturetobecapableofstandingforeight(8)hoursperday,becapableof assistingandsupportingpatients,andhavesufficientmotorskillstoallowforthepositioningof anysizeofpatientforallprocedures.
2. AcademicStandards
A. ScholasticSkill
Allapplicantsmusthaveabasicbackgroundinmathandscience;musthavegraduatedfroman accreditedhighschoolwithaminimumpreferredGPAof2.5orhigher.AGeneralEquivalency Diploma (GED)maybesubstitutedinlieuofahighschooltranscript.Allapplicantsmusttake theAmericanCollegeTest(ACT)andpreferablymakeacompositescoreof19withasub-score of17oraboveinmathandscience.Applicantsmusthavecompletedallpre-requisitecourses requiredbytheaffiliateuniversity,orpossessatleastanassociatedegreewiththerequired twenty-four(24)hoursofpre-requisitecourses Applicantsmustbeabletodobasicmathematical calculations(add,subtract,multiply,divide),andcomprehendandprocessverbalandwritten information Thestudentneedstobeabletorecognizeemergencysituationsandtakeappropriate actionsastaught
3. PersonalStandards/BehavioralandSocialSkills
A BehavioralandSocialSkills
Theapplicantmustbeneatandcleaninappearance,haveanoutgoingpleasingpersonality,and positiveattitudeaboutthemselves;musthaveapastrecordshowingcompletionofassignedtasks, responsibilityforone’sownactions,initiativeandwillingnesstoacceptrulesandregulations alongwithchange;mustbemotivatedandhaveagenuineinterestinworkingwithandaround people Applicantsareabletoassessorinterpretnonverbalcommunicationsuchasfacial
expressions,handsignalsforhelp,etc.Applicantsareabletodemonstrateandmaintain psychologicalandemotionalstability.
4. Safety
Theapplicantmustadheretoorganizationalpoliciestomaintainsafetyintheenvironmentforthe patient,self,andothers
Pleasenote:
MetallicImplants–AllstudentshaveclinicalrotationsinMagneticResonanceImaging(MRI) Radiographersmustbeabletoassistpatientswhilearoundastrongmagneticfield Certainmetallic implantscouldpreventastudentfromparticipatinginthisclinicalrotation Youmustinformthe ProgramDirectorifyouhaveanymetallicimplants.YoumustnotifytheProgramDirectorshould anythingchangewhileenrolledintheprogram.
MRIstaffwillcompleteanMRISafetyscreeningformoneachstudentpriortorotationstodeterminethe safetyofthisrotationforthestudent Ifdeterminedunsafe,astudentwillbeassignedtoanotherclinical area
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,ortheAcademicandSpiritualCounselor Counselingsessionsaredocumentedandplacedinthestudent’srecord Evaluationsarecalculatedatthe endofeachsemesterandsharedwiththestudent Astudentnotfulfillingtheprecedingrequirementsis counseledbytheProgramDirectorandmaybeadministrativelywithdrawnfromtheprogram
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:3.75-3.89andforhighhonors:3.90-4.0.
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
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
OrthoArkansas
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.
Clinicalrotationschedulesinclude0700-1530,0730-1600,0800-1600,and1200-1930.
First Year: Fall Semester I
RADG3001 IntroductiontoRadiography
ClinicalEducationI
(BasicConcepts)
First Year: Spring Semester II
(AdvancedConcepts)
ImagingEquipment (CT,Ultrasound,NuclearMedicine,MRI) 1 (20credits)
Second Year: Fall Semester III RADG3809 ClinicalEducationIII
ImageAnalysisIII
Second Year: Spring Semester IV RADG4201 ImageAnalysisIV
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
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
ContactHours(TheoryHours)
TotalContactHours
TheBHCLR-SchoolofRadiographyprovidesthegeneralpublic,prospectivestudentsandcurrent studentsaccurateandconsistentinformationinitscatalog.Tosupportinformationinprecedingpages,the followingratesareincluded ProgramEffectivenessmayalsobeaccessedatwwwjrcertorg
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(eg,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 www.jrcert.org.
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
FallSemester2024
ClassBegins July08
SpringSemester2025
ClassBegins January06
LaborDay September02 MLKDayObserved January20
FallBreak September23-27 SpringBreak March24-28
ThanksgivingBreak November28-29 MemorialDay May26
FallSemesterEnds December13 SpringSemesterEnds June13 Commencementand Graduation* June16
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
Thesenon-academicstandardsestablishedbytheschoolarephysicalcapabilitiesthatmustbe demonstratedbythestudent.Essentialfunctionsreflectrequirementsforthestudenttoengagein educationalandtrainingactivitiesinsuchawaythatshallnotendangerotherstudentsorthepublic, includingpatients.
1. Sensory
2. Communication/Behavioral
3 Motor/Movement
4 Locomotion
Thestudentmustbeabletoreadchartsandgraphs,read informationfromthepaperandelectronicmedicalrecord,and interpretgraphicalrepresentations.Heorshemustbeabletofeel usingfingerswhenapplyingelectrodesandassessingairleaks aroundamask.Thestudent/practitionermustbeabletotolerate thesmellofchemicalsusedtoattachandremoveelectrodes.
Thestudentmustbeabletoverballycommunicateeffectivelyin Englishandadequatelytransmitinformation.Heorshemustbe abletolegiblywriteandtypeinformation,andassessnon-verbal communication Theindividualmustbeabletoremainawake andvigilantthroughoutanovernightshift
Thestudentmustpossessallskillsnecessarytocarryout diagnosticandtherapeuticproceduressafelyandaccurately The useofbotharmsandhandsisrequiredtomanipulate instruments,operateequipment,liftandmoveobjectsuptofifty pounds,applyelectrodestothepatient,andassist non-ambulatorypatientsandpatientswithimpairedmobility
Thestudentmustbeabletomovefreelyfromonelocationto anotherbyuseofbothlegstoquicklyrespondtolife-threatening emergenciesinthesleeplab Topreparethepatientfor
5 Intellectual/Conceptual
monitoring,toapplytherapeuticmodalities,andtomonitorthe sleepstudyrecording,thestudent/practitionermustbeabletosit, stand,bend,kneel,walk,squat,andstoop
Thestudentmustpossesstheemotionalhealthrequiredforfull intellectualabilities Heorshemustrecognizeemergency situationsandtakeappropriateactionthroughcriticalthinking Real-timetreatmentdecisionsmustbemadethatmayaffectthe patient’sfuturequalityoflife
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
AttendanceandMethodofDelivery
Theprogramisaresidential-blendedprogramofstudy Astudentisexpectedtoattendallscheduled classes,labs,andclinicalmeetings Absenceisdefinedasnotbeingpresentafterone(1)clockhourofthe scheduledclass,lab,orclinicalmeetingORleavingbeforetheendofthescheduledclass,lab,orclinical meeting AstudentmustcontacttheProgramDirectorassoonaspossiblewhenheorshecannotbein attendanceasscheduled Morethanfiveabsencesinasemestermayresultinsuspensionfromthe programatthediscretionoftheProgramDirector Amaximumofone(1)absencewillbeassessed withinatwenty-fourhourperiodthatbeginswiththefirsthourofabsence
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,attheProgramDirector’sdiscretion
Classassignmentsandexam(s)missedmaybemadeupatthediscretionoftheProgramDirector.Itisthe student’sresponsibilitytomeetwiththeProgramDirectortoobtainmake-upassignmentsandmake arrangementstotakethemake-upexam.Thesearrangementsmustbemadeatthenextclassmeeting thestudentattends.Afivepercent(5%)penaltywillbeassessedtowardthefinalscoreofall make-upassignmentsandexamsatthediscretionoftheProgramDirector.Thereforea90%willbe an85%;a77%willbea72%;etc.
Missedclinicalmeetingsmustbemadeup.Thestudentmustmakearrangementswithhisorher respectiveclinicalsiteforpossibledatestomakeupsessionsmissedduetoabsence Thesesessionsmust beimmediatelycommunicatedtotheProgramDirectorforfinalapproval Itisoftennecessaryto schedulethistimeduringtheFallBreak,ChristmasBreak,orSpringBreak Ifmissedmeetingsarenot madeupbeforetheendoftheprogram,thestudentmustdosoaftercommencementtocompleteprogram requirements SucharrangementsmustalsobescheduledbythestudentandapprovedbytheProgram Director
Definitions:
LearningManagementSystem(LMS)
Aplatformorsoftwareapplicationfortheadministrationandmanagementofonlinedistance educationcourses,activitiesandresources
Residential-Blended(Hybrid)Course
Acourseinwhichinstructionisprovidedthroughacombinationofon-ground/face-to-faceand distanceeducation
FullDistanceEducation(FullDE)Course
Acourseinwhich100%ofinstructionoccursthroughdistanceeducation
Residential-Blended(Hybrid)andFullDistanceEducationStudentExpectations
WhilehybridandfullDEcoursesprovideincreasedflexibilityandconveniencetostudents,the courseworkisnotself-paced TherequirementsinhybridandfullDEcoursesarecompleted withinapredeterminedtimeframeaccordingtotherespectivecoursesyllabi HybridandfullDEcourses requireasmuch,ifnotmore,preparationonthepartofthestudentasface-to-face courses
StudentswhoaresuccessfulinhybridandfullDEcoursesareexpectedtobeaccountable, motivated,andabletoworkindependently.Activeandfrequentparticipationinthehybridorfull DEcourseiscrucialtoacademicsuccess.
ForbothhybridandfullDEcourses,studentsarerequiredtoparticipateinonlineactivitiessuchas instructortostudentdiscussion,studenttostudentdiscussion,quizzes,examinations,andotheronline exercisesasidentifiedintherespectivecoursesyllabiandcoursecalendar.Studentsarerequiredtoattend allface-to-faceactivitiesinhybridcourses.
ClassandClinicalRotations
Classesarescheduledbetweenthehoursof12:00pmand6:00p.m.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 Clinicalslotswillrunapproximately45hourspermeeting Mosteveningclinicalslotsare availableonSunday,Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,andFriday Spaceislimited All clinicalassignmentswillbemadebytheProgramDirector Duringthesecondsemester,each studentwillbeassignedtwoovernightclinicalmeetings(10hourseach)perweek The followingeight(8)weekseachstudentwillbeassignedtwo(2)overnightclinicalmeetings(10 hourseach)perweek Thelast5weeksofthesemester,eachstudentwillbeassignedone eveningclinicalmeeting(5hours)andoneovernightclinicalmeeting(10hours)eachweek
Note:Exactdaysandtimesmayvarybasedonthespecificsiteofrotation
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 Pointdeductionsareatthediscretionoftheprogramdirectorand clinicalcoordinator
Possibledeductions:
Cellphoneinclinical5points
Clockingin/outfromunapprovedlocation3points/each Leavingclinicalearly10points Failuretoclockin/outonTrajecsys1point/each Notinassignedarea5points Gumchewing3points
Wearingsweatshirts5points Clothes/Shoesnotingoodrepair/notclean3points
Tardies:20PointsPossible
Thestudentshouldbeearlyorontimeforalllearningexperiences.Tardiesareaccumulatedeachclinical semester.Two(2)ormoretardieseachsemesterwillresultinpointdeductionsfromtheclinicalgrade. Atardyisdefinedasfailuretobepresentuptoone(1)hourofascheduledday. -1Timestardy0pointsdeducted/20pointsavailable 2ndTardy2pointsdeducted/18pointsavailable 3rdTardy3pointsdeducted/15pointsavailable 4thTardy4pointsdeducted/11pointsavailable 5thTardy5pointsdeducted/6pointsavailable 6th&↑Tardy6pointsdeducted/0pointsavailable
Absences:15PointsPossible
Absenttimeshouldbeutilizedforillnessonly Anabsenceisdefinedasnotbeingpresentforoverone (1)hourofascheduledday Absencesareaccruedeachclinicalsemester Excessiveabsences(more thanten(10)inatwo(2)yearperiodwillbemadeupintheclinicalareapriortograduation Timesabsent0pointsdeducted/15pointsavailable
11stAbsence1pointdeducted/14pointsavailable 22ndAbsence2pointsdeducted/12pointsavailable 33rdAbsence3pointsdeducted/9pointsavailable 44thAbsence4pointsdeducted/5pointsavailable 55th&↑Absence5pointsdeducted/0pointsavailable
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(wwwbrptorg)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(wwwAASTweborg)
AmericanAcademyofSleepMedicine(wwwAASMnetorg) BoardofRegisteredPolysomnographicTechnologists(wwwBRPTorg) AmericanBoardofSleepMedicine(wwwABSMorg)
AdditionalProgramInformation
ProgrammaticAccreditation
TheBHCLRSchoolofSleepTechnologyisaccreditedbytheCommissiononAccreditationof AlliedHealthEducationPrograms(CAAHEP)
CommissiononAccreditationofAlliedHealthEducationPrograms
25400USHighway19North,Suite158
Clearwater,FL33756
Phone727-210-2350
Fax727-210-2354
Websitewww.CAAHEP.ORG
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
[Theabovecoursemaybeofferedtostudentsasaresidential-blended(hybrid)coursewhichis describedintheAcademicsectionofthiscatalog]
ClinicalPracticumI
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
[Theabovecoursemaybeofferedtostudentsasaresidential-blended(hybrid)coursewhichis describedintheAcademicsectionofthiscatalog]
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.
[Theabovecoursemaybeofferedtostudentsasaresidential-blended(hybrid)coursewhichis describedintheAcademicsectionofthiscatalog.]
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
[Theabovecoursemaybeofferedtostudentsasaresidential-blended(hybrid)coursewhichis describedintheAcademicsectionofthiscatalog]
SLPT2005 5CreditHours
AdvancedSleepTechnology
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
[Theabovecoursemaybeofferedtostudentsasaresidential-blended(hybrid)coursewhichis describedintheAcademicsectionofthiscatalog]
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.
[Theabovecoursemaybeofferedtostudentsasaresidential-blended(hybrid)coursewhichis describedintheAcademicsectionofthiscatalog]
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–623; andSkillsLaboratory–33;foratotalof953contacthours
[Theabovecoursemaybeofferedtostudentsasaresidential-blended(hybrid)coursewhichis describedintheAcademicsectionofthiscatalog.]
ProgramTotals
ABHESEducationalEffectivenessOutcomes
CAAHEPEducationalEffectivenessOutcomes GraduateSatisfactionRate(3years)
PositivePlacementreportingisbasedontheCoAPSGrequirementofthemostrecentthreecalendar yearsfiledinthemostrecentAnnualReport PositivePlacementmeansthatthegraduateisemployedfull orpart-timeinarelatedfield;and/orcontinuinghis/hereducation;and/orinthemilitary
PositivePlacement
*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
FallSemester2024
ClassBegins July08
SpringSemester2025
ClassBegins January06
LaborDay September02 SpringBreak March17-21
FallBreak September23-27 MemorialDay May26
ThanksgivingBreak November27-29 SpringSemesterEnds June13
FallSemesterEnds December13 Commencement June16 +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 numberifspaceintheclassbecomesavailable Alternatestatusdoesnotguaranteetheapplicantafuture positioninthenextenteringclassoranyfutureclass
CreditbyExamination
Notavailable
EntryRequirements
Fulfillmentofentryrequirementsincludessatisfactorycompletionofentryrequirementsasidentifiedin theApplicant&AdmissionandschoolspecificsectionsoftheCatalog.ImmunizationandTuberculin TestinginformationcanbefoundintheApplicantandAdmissioninformationsectionoftheCatalog. Selectedapplicantsqualifyforentryandregistrationforcoursesthroughfulfillmentofallentry requirements.
EssentialFunctions
Thetechnicalstandards(non-academic)establishedbytheschoolarephysicalabilitiesthatensurethe "essentialfunctions"thatmustbedemonstratedbythestudent. Essentialfunctionsreflectrequirements forthestudenttoengageineducationalandtrainingactivitiesinsuchaway,whichshallnotendanger otherstudentsorthepublic,includingpatients. Studentsmayalsohaveexposuretopotentiallyinfectious agents.
1. Behavioral ProfessionalconductinaccordancewithBaptistHealthvalues.
2. Visual
3 Communication/behavioral
Differentiatecolors,readorders,policies,procedures,test results,charts,graphs,instrumentprintouts,numbersequence, etc.Demonstratesufficientvisualabilitytoloadafinesuture,the sizeofahumanhair,ontoafineneedleholder
Thecapacitytosendandreceiveamessageusingverbaland nonverbalskills Remaincalmandexercisegoodjudgmentunder stressfuland/oremergencysituations Hearandunderstand muffledcommunicationwithoutvisualizationofthe communicator’smouth/lipsandwithin20feet Abletodetect odorssufficienttomaintainenvironmentalsafetyandpatient needs Abletorefrainfromnourishmentorrestroombreaksfor periodsupto4hours Communicateandunderstandfluent Englishbothverballyandinwriting Exhibitpositive interpersonalskillsduringpatient,staff,andfacultyinteractions Complywithsafetyregulations;eg,potentialexposureto infectiousorganisms,bodyfluids,andtoxicchemicalssuchas
latex,etc.Befreeofreportablecommunicablediseasesand chemicalabuse. 4 FineMotor/movement
Performdutiesrequiringmanualandfingerdexterity,eg, handlingofsurgicalinstruments,regulatingandadjusting gauges,operatingspecializedequipment,andusingmicroscopes
5 Locomotion
6 Intellectual/conceptual
7 PersonalSafety
AcademicProgress
Standand/orsitforprolongedperiods Reachsurgicaltabletops andshelves,operatingbedsandpatientslyinginhospitalbedsor gurneys Performmajorliftingtasks;eg,lifting,moving patients(awakeandanesthetized),pansofsurgicalinstruments, surgicalequipment,etc
Abilitytoreadandunderstandwordsandnumbers Possessthese intellectualskills:comprehension,measurement,mathematical reasoning,andcriticalthinking Exercisesufficientjudgmentto recognizeandcorrectperformancedeviations
Mustbeabletoadheretoorganizationalpoliciestomaintain safetyintheenvironmentforthepatient,self,andothers.Have theabilitytofunctioninanenvironmentthatcontainsglove powder,latexandinfectiousdiseases.
Theschoolutilizesagradingsystemtosignifystudentprogressionthroughtheprogramofstudy.Afinal lettergradeisassignedforeachcourseandclinicalpracticumcompleted.Thelettergradehasa correspondingvaluethatdenotesthequalityofstudentlearning.Apercentrangeisusedtodeterminethe lettergrade.ValuepointsareusedtocalculatetheGradePointAverage(GPA)andforotherpurposes, suchashonorsawardsatcommencementandscholarshipsawardedbytheBaptistHealthFoundation.
Anincompletegrademaybemade-upatthesolediscretionoftheProgramDirector.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
ContacttheProgramDirectorforconsiderationtoauditaspecifiedcourseorparticularcontent An auditingfeemaybecharged
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.
PrerequisiteCourses
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–7475contacthours
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
BHCLRContactHours(SkillsLaboratory) 1385
TotalProgramContactHours 1089
ABHESEducationalEffectivenessOutcomes
TheBHCLR-SchoolofSurgicalTechnologyprovidesthegeneralpublic,prospectivestudentsand currentstudentsaccurateandconsistentinformationinitscatalog.Tosupportinformationinpreceding pages,thefollowinginformationisprovided.
