WELCOME
WelcometoBaptistHealthCollegeLittleRock
Onbehalfofthefacultyandstaff,Iextendaheartfeltwelcometoeachofyouasyouembarkonthis transformativejourneyintohealthcare.Thisisanexcitingtime,filledwithopportunitiesforgrowth, discovery,andthedevelopmentofskillsthatwillshapethefutureofhealthcare
Youhavechosenanoblepath,onethatrequiresdedication,compassion,andarelentlesscommitmentto lifelonglearning Thedemandforskilledandempathetichealthcareprofessionalshasneverbeengreater, andyourdecisiontojoinyourchosenprogramsignifiesyourreadinesstomeetthesecriticalneeds.
Ourfacultyandstaffareamongthebestintheirfields,committedtoprovidingyouwitharigorousand comprehensiveeducationthatblendstheoreticalknowledgewithpracticalexperience.Youwillbe challenged,supported,andinspiredtoreachyourfullpotential,notonlyashealthcareprovidersbutalso asleadersandadvocatesforhealthequity
Thepathaheadwillundoubtedlyhaveitschallenges,butrememberthatyouarenotalone Thefaculty andstaffareheretosupportyoueverystepoftheway,offeringresourcestoensureyouracademic successandpersonalwell-being.
Iamconfidentthatyouwillthriveinthisenvironmentandemergeasoutstandingprofessionalsreadyto makeasignificantimpactonthehealthandwell-beingofindividualsandcommunitiesincentral Arkansasandbeyond WeareincrediblyproudtohaveyoujoinourBHCLRfamily,andIlookforwardto witnessingyourachievements.
Welcomeonceagain!
Sincerely,
Karen L. James
KarenJames,PhD,OTR/L,CAPS,CLA
InterimPresidentandDeanofAlliedHealthProfessions
BaptistHealthCollegeLittleRock
Symbol
Anorganization’ssymbolisagraphicattempttoexpressintentandpurpose TheBaptistHealthSymbol isaSwissCrossthatisalwaysusedwithintheBaptistHealthsignature.TheSwissCrosscontainsa centeredcircleillustratingthatindividualsareatthecenterofourhealthcarefocusandattheverycoreof ourphilosophyforexistence.Theindividual,whetherapatient,employee,physician,volunteeror visitor,isendowedwithstrengths,weaknesses,talents,andneedsthatshallberecognizedandaddressed
TheoutstretchedandinterlockingarmsdemonstrateourfoundingChristianprinciplesandindicatean embracingofallpeopleregardlessoftheirethnic,religiousornationalheritage,ortheirsocialstatus. Recognizingthatallpeoplesufferandhaveneeds,thislogosymbolizesourdesiretohavethemcometo usforhealthcarethatisinterwovenwithlovingconcernjustasChristoutstretchedHisarmstoallpeople forsalvation.
UseoftheSwissCross,themostrecognizedsymbolintheworldforhealthcare,demonstratesourbasic missiontocareforthetotalhealthneedsofthoseweserve Thefiguresencirclingthecenterandforming theCrosssymbolizeourultimategoalforallindividuals,whichistogetherness,wholeness,and wellness.TheSwissCrossdesignwithitsmanyentrancesandexitsgraphicallyportraysthesharingof expertiseandservicesthroughouttheorganization,whiletheinnercirclesymbolizesthatwhileweare many,wearealsoone
Overview
Beginningin1920andincorporatedin1921,BaptistHealthhasbeendeliveringqualityhealthcaretothe citizensofArkansas BaptistHealthisthestate’smostcomprehensivehealthcaresystem Withmorethan 175pointsofaccess–includingtwelveArkansashospitals,rehabilitationfacilities,familyclinics,therapy andwellnesscenters–BaptistHealthiscommittedtodeliveringallourbestinhealthcaretothepeopleof Arkansas
Belief
BaptistHealthismorethanabusiness.Weareahealingministry.
Mission
Providequalitypatient-centeredservices,promoteandprotectthevoluntarynon-for-profithealthcare system,providequalityhealtheducation,andrespondtothechanginghealthneedsofArkansaswith Christiancompassionandpersonalconcern
Values
Infulfillingourmission,weplacespecialemphasisonthevaluesof: Service–Honesty–Respect–Stewardship-Performance
GENERAL INFORMATION
BaptistHealthCollegeLittleRockMissionStatement
BaptistHealthCollegeLittleRock,apartofBaptistHealthMedicalCenter-LittleRock,shapesthehealth ofArkansansbyeducatingandmentoringhealthcareprofessionalswithexcellenceandChristian compassion.
Values
Infulfillingourmission,weplacespecialemphasisonthevaluesof:
Service – Honesty – Respect – Stewardship – Performance
OurPurpose
Preparegraduateswho:
1 Demonstrateentry-levelcompetencyintheirrespectivefields
2 Exemplifyprofessionalism
3 PersonifytheBaptistHealthValues
BaptistHealthCodeofEthicalConduct
AsamemberoftheBaptistHealthfamily,itisthestudent’spersonaldutyandresponsibilitytocomply withallregulatoryrequirements,standards,policiesandprocedures.“EthicalConduct”meansdoingthe rightthing.ItisveryimportanttorememberthatmembersoftheBaptistHealthfamilyareexpectedto followtherules,becauseourValuestellusitistherightthingtodo,notsimplybecauseitisrequired
ConcernsandComplaintsfromApplicantsorCommunityMembers
ConcernsorcomplaintsfromanapplicantorcommunitymembermaybesubmittedtothePresidentfor investigation ConcernsandcomplaintsmaybesubmittedbyemailingthePresidentat chancellor@bhclreduorbymail:
BaptistHealthCollegeLittleRock-OfficeofthePresident 11900ColonelGlennRoad LittleRock,AR72210
ConcernsandComplaintsfromEnrolledStudents
Informalcomplaintsandsuggestionsforimprovementsmaybesubmittedatanytime. Thesemaybe submittedviaemailorinwritingtoaprogramdirector,associatedean,dean,orthepresident.
Complaintsregardingharassmentandbullyingmaybesubmittedviaemailorinwritingtoaprogram director,associatedean,orthepresident. Complaintsshouldincludethefollowinginformation: YourNameandContactInformation
Date(s),Time(s)andLocation(s)ofIncident(s) WitnessesWhoWerePresent NameofPersonYouBelieveHarassedYouorAnotherIndividual DetailedDescriptionoftheIncident(s) YourSignatureandDate
Formalgrievancesmaybeutilizedwhenanenrolledstudentfeelsthereisanacademicoradministrative issuethathasnotbeenresolvedbythefacultyorstaffmemberandstudent. BHCLRrecognizesthatboth studentsandschoolofficialshaverightsandoffersbothacademicandadministrativegrievance procedures. Agrievancemustbeinitiatedbythestudentdirectlyaffected. Detailedgrievanceprocedures
arefoundintheStudentServicessectionofthiscatalog. Studentsmaypickupagrievancerequestform fromtheCourseLeader/SemesterLeader/ProgramDirectorandreturnthecompletedformtothesame CourseLeader/SemesterLeader/ProgramDirector
ConcernsandComplaints: AccreditingandOversightAgencies
BHCLRisaccredited,approved,andcertifiedbyavarietyofoversightagencies Contactinformationfor theseagenciesisprovidedbelow
InstitutionalandProgrammaticAccreditingAgency: AccreditingBureauofHealthEducationSchools(ABHES) 6116ExecutiveBlvd,Suite730 NorthBethesda,MD20852
Attention:ExecutiveDirector
Phone:301-291-7550
Email:info@abhesorg wwwabhesorg
StateCertifyingAgency: ArkansasDivisionofHigherEducation(ADHE) 101E.CapitolAve,Suite300 LittleRock,AR72201
Phone:501-371-2000 www.adhe.edu
SchoolsofAlliedHealthProgrammaticAccreditingAgencies:
SchoolofMedicalLaboratoryScience: NationalAccreditingAgencyforClinicalLaboratorySciences(NAACLS) 5600N.RiverRd.,Suite720 Rosemont,IL60018–5119
Phone:773-714-8880
Fax:773-714-8886 www.naacls.org
SchoolofNuclearMedicineTechnology: JointReviewCommitteeonEducationalProgramsinNuclearMedicineTechnology(JRCNMT) 820WestDanforthRd,#B1 Edmond,OK73003
Phone:405-285-0546
Fax:405-285-0579 wwwjrcnmtorg
SchoolofOccupationalTherapyAssistantisaccreditedby: AccreditationCouncilforOccupationalTherapyEducation(ACOTE) c/oAmericanOccupationalTherapyAssociation(AOTA) 7501WisconsinAvenue,Suite510E Bethesda,MD20814
Phone:301-652-AOTA wwwacoteonlineorg
SchoolofRadiography:
JointReviewCommitteeonEducationinRadiologicTechnology(JRCERT) 20NWackerDrive,Suite2850
Chicago,IL60606-3182
Phone:312-704-5300
Fax:312-704-5304 wwwjrcertorg
SchoolofSleepTechnology:
CommissiononAccreditationofAlliedHealthEducationPrograms(CAAHEP) 9355113thStreetNorth,#7709
Seminole,FL33775
Phone:727-210-2350
Fax:727-210-2354 wwwcaaheporg
CommitteeonAccreditationforPolysomnographicTechnologistEd (CoAPSG)
Attention: ExecutiveDirector 1711FrankAve NewBern,NC28560
Phone:252-626-3238 www.coapsg.org
SchoolofSurgicalTechnology: AccreditationReviewCouncilonEducationinSurgicalTechnology&SurgicalAssisting (ARC/STSA)
19751E.Mainstreet,Suite339 Parker,CO80138
Phone:303-694-9262 www.arcstsa.org
SchoolsofNursingApprovalandAccreditingAgencies:
StateApprovalAgency:
ArkansasStateBoardofNursing(ASBN) 1123SouthUniversityAvenue,Suite800 LittleRock,AR72204-1619
Attention:DirectorofNursingEducation
Phone:501-686-2700
Fax: 501-686-2714
ProfessionalAccreditingAgency:
AccreditationCommissionforEducationinNursing(ACEN) 3390PeachtreeRd NE,Suite1400 Atlanta,GA30326
Phone:404-975-5000
Fax:404-975-5020 wwwacenursingorg
ThepracticalnursingprogramatBaptistHealthCollegeLittleRocklocatedinLittleRock,AR isaccreditedbythe:
AccreditationCommissionforEducationinNursing(ACEN)
3390PeachtreeRoadNE,Suite1400,Atlanta,GA30326
ThemostrecentaccreditationdecisionmadebytheACENBoardofCommissionersfortheBaptist HealthCollegeLittleRock-SchoolofPracticalNursingisContinuingAccreditation ViewthepublicinformationdisclosedbytheACENregardingthisprogramat: http://wwwacenursingorg/search-programs
TheassociateofappliedscienceinnursingprogramatBaptistHealthCollegeLittleRocklocatedinLittle Rock,AR isaccreditedbythe:
AccreditationCommissionforEducationinNursing(ACEN)
3390PeachtreeRoadNE,Suite1400,Atlanta,GA30326
ThemostrecentaccreditationdecisionmadebytheACENBoardofCommissionersfortheBaptist HealthCollegeLittleRock-SchoolofNursingisContinuingAccreditation ViewthepublicinformationdisclosedbytheACENregardingthisprogramat: http://wwwacenursingorg/search-programs
ConcernsandComplaints: TitleIXGender,Sex,orSexualOrientationComplaintProcess
BHCLRfulfillsthefederalrequirementsoftheCleryAct(485f HEA),ViolenceAgainstWomenAct (VAWAPublicLaw113-14),andTitleIX(20USC A§1681Et Seq) BHCLRutilizestheabove guidelinestodevelopawarenessandpreventionprogramsforstudentsandemployeestokeepthecampus safefromsexualviolence
BHCLRdoesnotdiscriminateonthebasisofsex,gender,orsexualorientationinitsprogramsofstudy TitleIXprotectsallpeopleregardlessoftheirgenderorgenderidentityfromsexdiscrimination,which includessexualharassmentandsexualviolence
BHCLRhasadesignatedTitleIXCoordinator TheTitleIXCoordinatorisavailabletoexplainand discusscomplaintsandconcernsrelatedtosexualassaultandviolence,BHCLR’scomplaintand investigationprocess,confidentialitypractices,andavailableresources StudentsmayemailacomplainttotitleIX@bhclreduorsubmitaTitleIXComplaintFormtothe BusinessOffice.
InstitutionalHistory
TheBaptistHealthorganizationhassponsoredandsupportedhealthcareeducationsinceitscreationin 1920. In1921,theBaptistHealthsystemwasincorporated,andthefirstclassofregisterednursing studentsgraduated.Theschoolpreparingregisterednurseswasthefirstschool,andthroughtheyears, theothereightwereadded,withthemostrecentbeingtheSchoolofPatientCareTechnology establishedin2022.
ThenameoftheCollegehaschangedsimultaneouslyasBaptistHealthhaschangeditsnameand evolvedintothelargestprivatehealthcareorganizationinthestate.Mostrecently,thenamewas changedtoBaptistHealthCollegeLittleRockin2015.
AmajorityoftheprogramsofstudywereestablishedandhousedwithintheoriginalBaptistState HospitallocationonTwelfthandWolfeStreetsindowntownLittleRockandrelocatedtoBaptist MedicalCenterinWestLittleRockin1971.
Eventually,allprogramswererelocatedtotheBHCLRcampusonColonelGlennRoadnearInterstate
430.TheprimaryoverarchingpurposeforallBHCLRprogramsistoprovideindividualsan opportunitytoenterhealthcareprofessionsthroughaprivate,not-for-profit,andChristianculture.
Throughtheyears,theCollegehaseducatedthousandsofgraduatestoenteravarietyofhealthcare professions BaptistHealthCollegeLittleRockgraduatesareknownfortheiroutstandingprofessional qualities,practicingnotonlyinthestate,butalsoatthenationalandinternationallevels
BaptistHealthCollegeLittleRocksupportsthesharedChristianValuesofService,Honesty,Respect, Stewardship,andPerformanceandrecognizesthemastheofficialBHCLRValues
StatementofNon-Discrimination
BaptistHealthcomplieswithapplicableFederalcivilrightslawsanddoesnotdiscriminateonthebasisof race,color,nationalorigin,age,disability,orsex(consistentwiththescopeofsexdiscrimination describedat45CFR§92101(a)(2)) BaptistHealthdoesnotexcludepeopleortreatthemlessfavorably becauseofrace,color,nationalorigin,age,disability,orsex
StatementofOwnership
BaptistHealthCollegeLittleRockisadivisionofBaptistHealthMedicalCenter-LittleRock BaptistHealthMedicalCenter-LittleRockisadivisionofBaptistHealth BaptistHealthownsand operatesnumerousfacilitieswhereenrolledstudentsmayparticipateinclinicalexperiences AllBaptist HealthentitiesaremembersoftheAmericanHospitalAssociationandtheArkansasHospitalAssociation; licensedbytheArkansasDepartmentofHealth;andseveralareaccreditedbytheJointCommissionon AccreditationofHealthcareOrganizations.TheBaptistHealthRehabilitationInstituteisaccreditedbythe CommissiononAccreditationofRehabilitationFacilities
TheprogramsofstudyarelocatedinWestLittleRock Clinicaleducationforstudentsenrolledinthe schoolsisconductedprimarilythroughthecentralArkansashospitalsoperatedbyBaptistHealth Specific clinicalexperiencesareconductedthroughotherselectedhospitalandcommunityhealthcareagenciesin thearea
ThemajorclassroomeducationalfacilitiesarelocatedatBHCLRat11900ColonelGlennRoadnear Interstate430,Exit4 Thecampusconsistsofthirteenacresandonelargebuildinghousingtheschools Largeparkinglotssurroundthebuildingonthreesides Completefacilitiesconsistingofcontemporary andqualityequipmentandteachingaidsareavailableandspecifictoeachprogram Thebuildingisin compliancewithallfederal,state,andlocallawsinregardstofire,building,sanitationcodes,andthe AmericanswithDisabilitiesAct(ADA)requirements
StatementRegardingArkansasDivisionofHigherEducationCertification
ArkansasHigherEducationCoordinatingBoardcertificationdoesnotconstituteanendorsementof anyinstitution,courseordegreeprogram Suchcertificationmerelyindicatesthatcertainminimum standardshavebeenmetundertherulesandregulationsofinstitutionalcertificationasdefinedin ArkansasCode§6-61-301.
Statement,ReleaseofInformation
Toensurethesafetyofpatientsandemployeesatclinical,enrichment,andfieldworksites,BaptistHealth CollegeLittleRocksharesappropriateinformationfromthestudentrecordwiththosesitesuponrequest. Thedocumentsincludedrugscreens,immunizations,criminalbackgroundchecks,andchildandadult maltreatmentdocumentation.
Statement,RetentionofCourseMaterials
Examinationdocuments,materials,andwrittencourseworkarepropertyofthecollegeandmayormay notbereturnedtostudents.
Statement,ProgrammaticStudentHandbooks
Programmaticstudenthandbooksareavailableonlineatwwwbhclredu Thestudentisresponsibleand accountableforbeinginformedandcomplyingwithrequirements,policies,andprocessespublished therein.
Statement,TobaccoFreeEnvironment,ArkansasLaw:Act134
InaccordancewithArkansaslaw,Act134,theentireBaptistHealthorganization,buildings,parkinglots, carsonparkinglotsandBaptistHealthCollegeLittleRockcampus,isatobaccofreeenvironment. Studentsareexpectedtoabidebypoliciesrelatedtoatobaccofreeenvironment.
ADMINISTRATION, FACULTY AND STAFF
BaptistHealthExecutiveOfficers
TroyWells CEO,BaptistHealth
BaptistHealthMedicalCenter–LittleRockExecutiveOfficer
MikePerkins President,BHMC-LR
BHCLRAdministrativeOfficers
SusanBrock,DNP,RN
AssociateDeanofNursing
JamieClark,EdD,MBA DeanofBusinessAffairs&CollegeOperations
P.HopeColeman,PhD DirectorofCounseling&AcademicServices
ChristyGarrett-Jones,BBA DirectorofFinancialAid
SchelistaGlenn,DNP,MHA,RN AssociateDeanofNursing
KarenJames,PhD,OTR/L,CAPS,CLA InterimPresidentandDeanofAlliedHealthProfessions
CrystalRose,PhD,MHA,RN,NR-EMT,CNE DeanofNursing
KristinWaddell,BSEd RegistrarandDirectorofAdmissions
BHCLRStudentServices
WhitAbles,MS
StudentRecruitmentCoordinator
LaQuintaFleming,BS AssistantDirectorofFinancialAid
RichardGrowns,BBA ApplicationAnalystII
AlidaGutierrez,BS AssistantDirectorofAdmissions
AllisonHiblong,BA,MA DisabilityServicesCoordinator
LaFantaJackson,BBA AdmissionsCounselor
KimberlyMoore FinancialAidCounselor
CharissaNickles AdmissionsCounselor
PeggyOakes Receptionist
JamieRamey,BBA BusinessServicesSpecialist
JohnRamsay,BS SeniorApplicationAnalyst
LyndsayRisley,BS BHCLRSecretary
EmilyRozario,MLIS Librarian
DanetteScherer,MSN TutoringServicesCoordinator
RobinShepherd,BA AdmissionsCounselor
StaceySides,AA AssistantRegistrar
TaylorTalley,MEd,MA,BA
StephenThomas
JessicaWesterman
VanessaWilson,BBA
ExecutiveAssistantII
MaintenanceTechnician
AdmissionsCounselor
BusinessServicesSpecialist
BHCLRSchoolofMedicalLaboratoryScienceProgramDirectorandFaculty
MichelleStubenrauch,MSEd,BS,(ASCP),AssociateDean PositionYear,2023,FullTime AAS,PulaskiTechnicalCollege,2006
BS,UniversityofArkansas,2010 MLS,Certificate,2013
MS,UniversityofArkansas,2019
BHCLRSchoolofNuclearMedicineProgramDirectorandFaculty
DanielGuffey,MBA,CNMT,NMTCB(CT)(RS),RT(N)(CT),AssociateDean/ProgramDirectorof NuclearMedicineTechnology PositionYear,2014,FullTime BS,UniversityofArkansasatLittleRock,2009 Certificate,BHCLR,2011 MBA,JohnBrownUniversity,2015
MelodyEtherton,BS,RT(N),CNMT PositionYear,2020,AdjunctClinicalFaculty Certificate,BHCLR,1999 BS,UniversityofCentralArkansas,1999
BHCLRSchoolsofNursingFaculty
MarilynAdams,MA,BSN,RN PositionYear,1996,AdjunctClinicalFaculty Diploma,HarrisburgHospitalSchoolofNursing,1963 BSN,MessiahCollege,1963 MA,WebsterUniversity,1988
JanetAldridge,MNSc,BSN,RN PositionYear,2021,AdjunctClinicalFaculty Diploma,ArkansasBaptistHospital,1966 BSN,UniversityofArkansasforMedicalSciences,2005 MNSc,UniversityofArkansasforMedicalSciences,2009
HeatherBaker,DNP,MNSc,RN,CNE PositionYear,2007,AssistantProfessorofNursing,FullTime BSN,UniversityofCentralArkansas,1999 MNSc,UniversityofArkansasforMedicalSciences,2012 DNP,ArkansasStateUniversity,2025
KimberlyBaranski,DNP,RN,PMH-BC,CNE,PMH-BC,ASN,LPN PositionYear,2021,AssistantProfessorofNursing,FullTime RN,UniversityofArkansasLittleRock,1998
BSN,ChamberlainCollegeofNursing,2016 MSN,UniversityofTexasArlington,2020
JuliannaClark,MSN,RN,RNC-NIC
PositionYear,2022,AssistantProfessorofNursing,FullTime BSN,UniversityofArkansasforMedicalSciences,2002 MSN,WesternGovernorsUniversity,2020
CristenaCook,DNP,RN,FNP,APRN,CNE
PositionYear,2022,AssistantProfessorofNursing,FullTime NursingDiploma,BHCLR,2015 RN,ChamberlainUniversity,2017 MSN,ChamberlainUniversity,2021
KatherineCrow,DNP,RN,CNE
PositionYear,2015,AssistantProfessorofNursing,FullTime BSN,UniversityofArkansasatLittleRock,2012 MSN,ArkansasTechUniversity,2015 DNP,WaldenUniversity,2018
CarolDanner,MNSc,RN
PositionYear,2010,AdjunctClinicalFaculty NursingDiploma,BHCLR,1966
BSN,UniversityofArkansasforMedicalSciences,1984 MNSc,UniversityofArkansasforMedicalSciences,1991
Jose(Ken)Duran,MAN,RN
PositionYear,2017,AdjunctClinicalFaculty BSN,St PaulUniversity-Duaguete,1993 MAN,CebuNormalUniversity,Philippines,2001
WhitneyEagle,MSN,RN,CPN
Positionyear,2021,AssistantProfessorofNursing,FullTime BSN,UniversityofArkansasatFayetteville,2008 MSN,UniversityofCentralArkansas,2020
AndreaFlowers,BSN,RN
PositionYear,2023,AdjunctClinicalFaculty NursingDiploma,BHCLR,2011 BSN,ArkansasTechUniversity,2016
CassandraFonseca,DHA,MS,BSN
PositionYear,2022,AssistantProfessor,FullTime BSN,UniversityofSouthernMississippi,1989 MBA,TroyUniversity,2001 DHA,UniversityofPhoenix,2016
LindseyGates,DNP,APRN,CPNP-PC
PositionYear,2013,AssistantProfessorofNursing,FullTime
BSN,UniversityofArkansasforMedicalSciences,2007
MNSc,UniversityofArkansasforMedicalSciences,2013
DNP,UniversityofArkansasforMedicalSciences,2018
MelissaGibbs,BSN,RN
PositionYear,2024,AdjunctClinicalFaculty
BSN,ChamberlainUniversity,2022
StacyGuthro,MSN,RN,CPAN
PositionYear,2023,AssistantProfessorofNursing,FullTime Diploma,BHCLR,1990
BSN,UniversityofArkansasLittleRock,2017 MSN,WesternGovernorsUniversity,2021
LauraHamilton,MNSc,RN
PositionYear2024,AdjunctClinicalFaculty PracticalNursingDiploma,BHSLR,1979
RegisteredNursingDiploma,BHSLR,1983
BSN,HendersonStateUniversity,1992
MNSc,UniversityofArkansasforMedicalSciences,1996
HeatherHartness,MSN,RN
PositionYear,2021,AssistantProfessorofNursing,FullTime NursingDiploma,BHCLR,2012
BSN,ArkansasTechUniversity,2019
MSN,ArkansasTechUniversity,2023
LenaHarvey,DNP,RN
PositionYear,2023,AssistantProfessorofNursing,FullTime AS,PulaskiTechnicalCollege,2008
BSN,UniversityofArkansasforMedicalSciences,2011
DNP,FNP,UniversityofCentralArkansas,2023
JaneJackson,BSN,RN
PositionYear,2001,AdjunctClinicalFaculty NursingDiploma,BHCLR,1967
BSN,NewYorkUniversity,1987
NancyJarrett,DNP,MNSc,RN
PositionYear,2006,AssistantProfessorofNursing,FullTime
BSN,UniversityofArkansasforMedicalSciences,2003
MNSc,UniversityofArkansasforMedicalSciences,2007
DNP,UniversityofArkansasforMedicalSciences,2017
KatherineJett,PhD,RN
PositionYear,2000,AssistantProfessorofNursing,FullTime ADN,OdessaJr.College,1978
BSN,HendersonStateUniversity,1981
MNSc,UniversityofArkansasforMedicalSciences,1989
PhD,RockyMountainUniversityofHealthProfessions,2013
JeniferJohnson,MNSc,RN
PositionYear,2021,AssistantProfessorofNursing,FullTime BS,CentenaryCollegeofLouisiana,1984
BSN,UniversityofArkansasforMedicalSciences,1986
MNSc,UniversityofArkansasforMedicalSciences,1994
AlanaKaucher,DNP,RN
PositionYear,2007,AssistantProfessorofNursing,FullTime NursingDiploma,BHCLR,2001
BSN,ArkansasTechUniversity,2012
MSN,ArkansasTechUniversity,2014
DNP,UniversityofArkansasforMedicalSciences,2018
McKenzieKyzer,BSN,RN
PositionYear,2025,AdjunctClinicalFaculty
AAS,BHCLR,2018
BSN,UniversityofCentralArkansas,2020
JenniferLambdin,MSN,RN,NCSN
PositionYear,2024,AdjunctClinicalFaculty
AAS,ArkansasStateUniversity,2006
BSN,UniversityofArkansasforMedicalSciences,2008 MSN,UniversityofPhoenix,2014
JacquelineLee,BSN,RN,CMSRN
PositionYear,2024,AdjunctClinicalFaculty
BSN,UniversityofCentralArkansas,2009
RandiMackey,MSN,RN,CNE
PositionYear,2022,AssistantProfessorofNursing,FullTime NursingDiploma,BHCLR,2015
BSN,UniversityofArkansasatLittleRock,2016 MSN,WaldenUniversity,2020
KarenSueManning,MSN,RN
PositionYear,2022,AdjunctClinicalFaculty Diploma,BHCLR,1981
BSN,UniversityofCentralArkansas,2003
MSN,UniversityofCentralArkansas,2008
LaurieCroftMartin,MSN,RN
PositionYear,2005,AssistantProfessorofNursing,FullTime ADN,JeffersonDavisJuniorCollege,1978
BSN,UniversityofSouthAlabama,1984
MSN,ArkansasTechUniversity,2013
JessicaMathisen,MSN,RN,CNE,CHSE
PositionYear,2023,SimulationDirector,FullTime AAS,UniversityofArkansasatLittleRock,2016 BSN,UniversityofArkansasatLittleRock,2017 MSN,WesternGovernorsUniversity,2020
DebraMcIndoe,DNP,RN,CNE
PositionYear,2015,AssistantProfessorofNursing,FullTime BSN,TowsonStateUniversity,1989 MSN,UniversityofCincinnati,1990 DNP,AmericanSentinelUniversity,2019
MelissaMcNeil,BSN,RN
PositionYear,2025,AdjunctClinicalFaculty BSN,AspenUniversity,2022
TracieMorrow,MSN,MEd,RN
PositionYear,2021,AdjunctClinicalFaculty ADN,UniversityofArkansasatLittleRock,1977 BSE,UniversityofArkansasatLittleRock,1980 MSEd,UniversityofArkansasatLittleRock,1991 MSN,ArkansasTechUniversity,2013
JenniferMurphree,MNSc,RN,CNP,CPNP-PC PositionYear,2021,AdjunctClinicalFaculty ADN,UniversityofArkansasatLittleRock,2007 BSN,UniversityofArkansasatLittleRock,2009 MNSc,UniversityofArkansasforMedicalSciences,2012
ShaleneeNayak,BSN,RN
PositionYear,2024,AdjunctClinicalFaculty BSN,QueensCollege,1994
HeidiNiswander,DNP,RN,CHSE
PositionYear,2007,AssistantProfessorofNursing,FullTime BSN,ValparaisoUniversity,1990 MSN/ED,UniversityofPhoenix,2011 DNP,AmericanSentinelUniversity,2017
LindaOchterbeck,BSN,RN
PositionYear,2020,AdjunctClinicalFaculty NursingDiploma,MissouriBaptistHospitalSchoolofNursing,1977 BSN,UniversityofARforMedicalSciences,1985
DebbieOglesby,PhD,BHC,RN,CNE
PositionYear,2002,AssistantProfessorofNursing,FullTime NursingDiploma,MissouriBaptistHospital,1985 BS,HealthcareAdministration,St.Joseph’sCollege,1994 MSN,St Joseph’sCollege,2008 PhD,CapellaUniversity,2017
CandicePalmer,MSN,RN,RNC-NIC,PMC-NE
PositionYear,2021,AssistantProfessorofNursing,FullTime BSN,UniversityofArkansasforMedicalSciences,LittleRock,2004 MSN,WesternGovernorsUniversity,2018
StacyPalmer,DNP,RN
PositionYear,2002,AssistantProfessorofNursing,FullTime BSN,UniversityofArkansasforMedicalSciences,1995 MSN,OregonHealth&SciencesUniversity,2000 DNP,AmericanSentinelUniversity,2018
Yogeeta(Yogi)Patel-Larmore,MSN,RN
PositionYear,2015,AdjunctClinicalFaculty
BSN,UniversityofTexasHealthScienceCenter,1997 MSN,UniversityofCentralArkansas,2020
KristyPorter,MSN,RN,CourseLeader PositionYear,2022,AssistantProfessorofNursing,FullTime ASN,UniversityofArkansasCommunityCollegeBatesville,2018 BSN,UniversityofArkansasatFayetteville,2020
StevenRagsdale,BSN,RN
PositionYear,2026,AdjunctClinicalFaculty ADN,BHCLR,2018
BSN,UniversityofArkansasLittleRock,2020
Betty(BJ)Rochon,MSN,RN,CMSRN
PositionYear,2015,AssistantProfessorofNursing,FullTime NursingDiploma,BHCLR,1983
BSN,HendersonStateUniversity,1990 MSN,UniversityofPhoenix,2014
BrendaRoy,DNP,MSN/ED,RN,MSN,RN-BC PositionYear,2021,AdjunctClinicalFaculty ASN,TroyUniversity,1992
BSN,Universityof ArkansasforMedicalSciences,2001 MSN-ED,UniversityofPhoenix,2007 DNP,UniversityofCentralArkansas,2017
JordanSanders,MSN,RN PositionYear,2022,AssistantProfessorofNursing,FullTime BSN,ArkansasTechUniversity,2017 MSN,ArkansasStateUniversity,2023
DeborahSbait,MSN,RN
PositionYear,2023,AdjunctClinicalFaculty MSN,GrandCanyonUniversity,2022
BSN,PensacolaChristianCollege,2006
JohnnieSchaumleffel,MSN,APRN,FNP-BC,CEN
PositionYear,2021,AssistantProfessorofNursing,FullTime NursingDiploma,BHCLR,2009
BSN,ArkansasTechnicalUniversity,2017 MSN,SimmonsUniversity,2021
GeorgiaSeward,MSN,RN
PositionYear,2021,AdjunctClinicalFaculty NursingDiploma,BHCLR,1967
BSN,UniversityofCentralArkansas,1980 MA,WebsterUniversity,1989 MSN,ArkansasTechUniversity,2013
SabrinaSpradlin,BSN,RN BSN,HendersonStateUniversity,2001
KristenStark,MSN,RN
PositionYear,2020,AssistantProfessorofNursing,FullTime NursingDiploma,BHCLR2014
BSN,GrandCanyonUniversity,2017 MSN,GrandCanyonUniversity,2023
WhitneyTaylor,APRN,MNSc,RN,APRN-CNP,CPNP-PC PositionYear2025,AdjunctClinicalFaculty
BSN,UniversityofArkansasforMedicalSciences,2002 MSN,UniversityofArkansasforMedicalSciences,2011
TaboriTidwell,MSN/Ed,RN
PositionYear,2004,AssistantProfessorofNursing,FullTime BSN,UniversityofArkansasatPineBluff,1999 MSN-Ed,UniversityofPhoenix,2009
DianeWood,DNP,RN,CMSRN
PositionYear,2017,AssistantProfessorofNursing,FullTime BSN,UniversityofUtah,1997 MNSc,UniversityofArkansasforMedicalSciences,2014 DNP,UniversityofArkansasforMedicalSciences,2021
BHCLRSchoolofOccupationalTherapyAssistantAssociateDeanandFaculty
MelissaRossBowen,MDiv,OTD,OTR/L,AssociateDean/ProgramDirector PositionYear,2012,FullTime BS,UniversityofTennessee,1990
MS,UniversityofMemphis,1997 MDiv,PhillipsTheologicalSeminary,2010 OTD,UniversityofKansas,2022
SarahHarper,MSOT,AssistantProfessor/AcademicFieldworkCoordinator PositionYear,2024,AdjunctClinicalFaculty
BS,UniversityofCentralArkansas,2013
MS,UniversityofCentralArkansas,2015
AnnaHigh,COTA/L
PositionYear,2025,AdjunctClinicalFaculty
BS,UniversityofArkansasatLittleRock,2009
AAS/Certificate,UA-PTC/BHCLR,2014
KristenRoberson,COTA/L PositionYear,2024,AdjunctClinicalFaculty
BA,UniversityofArkansasatLittleRock,2015
AAS/Certificate,UA-PTC/BHCLR,2020
RachelWolfe,BS,COTA/L PositionYear,2016,AdjunctClinicalFaculty
BS,UniversityofCentralArkansas,2010
AAS/Certificate,UA-PTC/BHCLR,2014
BHCLRSchoolofPatientCareTechnologyFaculty
CourtneyWalthall,LPN-ProgramDirector PositionYear,2022,FullTime PracticalNursingDiploma,BHCLR,2018
KristiFonner,MSN,RN
PositionYear,2022,FullTimeInstructor PracticalNursingDiploma,BHCLR,2013
AAS,UniversityofArkansasLittleRock,2019
BSN,UniversityofArkansasLittleRock,2020 MSN,CapellaUniversity,2024
BHCLRSchoolofPracticalNursingFaculty
KatelynCaldwell,BSN,RN PositionYear,2025,AdjunctClinicalFaculty
AAS,ArkansasStateUniversity,2021 BSN,ArkansasStateUniversity,2023
RolandaCarner,MSN,RN
PositionYear,2025,AssistantProfessorofNursing,FullTime PN,SoutheastArkansasCollege,1997 NursingDiploma,BHCLR,2003 MSN,AspenUniversity,2022
LindseyCuevas,MSN,RN PositionYear,2023,AdjunctClinicalFaculty
BS,UniversityofCentralArkansas,2009 MSN,AugustaUniversity,2016
ClarissaDavenport,MSN,RN,APRN-CNP,ACNPC-AG PositionYear,2024,AssistantProfessorofNursing,FullTime PracticalNursingDiploma,BHCLR2010 NursingDiploma,BHCLR2011
BSN,UniversityofArkansasatLittleRock,2018 MSN,WaldenUniversity,2021
Ashley“Ricki”Isom,BSN,RN
PositionYear2024,AssistantProfessor,FullTime LPNDiploma,BHCLR2010 NursingDiploma,BHCLR2013
BSN,UniversityofArkansasLittleRock2021
ElizabethMurphy,MSNe,RN,CMSRN
PositionYear,2016,AssistantProfessorofNursing,FullTime PracticalNursingDiploma,BHCLR,1984
BSN,UniversityofArkansasforMedicalSciences,2000 MSN,WaldenUniversity,2016
MaKaylaMurphy,MSN,RN
PositionYear,2024,AssistantProfessorofNursing,FullTime AAS,ArkansasStateUniversity,2021
BSN,ArkansasStateUniversity,2022
MSN,ArkansasStateUniversity,2024
ShannonPhelps,MSN,RN
PositionYear,2022,AssistantProfessorofNursing,FullTime AASN,ArkansasStateUniversity,Jonesboro,2008
BSN,ChamberlainUniversity,2022
MSN,ChamberlainUniversity,2023
HaileyPulliam,MSN,RN
PositionYear,2025,AssistantProfessorofNursing,FullTime BSN,UniversityofCentralArkansas2020 MSN,UniversityofCentralArkansas2025
Margie(Gina)Qualls,PhD,RN
PositionYear,2006,AssistantProfessorofNursing,FullTime LPNDiploma,PinesVo-Tech,1983
BSN,UniversityofCentralArkansas,1987
MSN,UniversityofCentralArkansas,2004 PhD,UniversityofArkansasforMedicalSciences,2020
BelindaStrate,MSN-Ed,RN,CWON
PositionYear,2015,AssistantProfessorofNursing,FullTime BSN,UniversityofArkansasforMedicalSciences,2001 WOCN,MetropolitanStateUniversity,2003 MSN-Ed,WaldenUniversity,2017
MaryStrickland,MSN,RN,APRN-CNS,AGCNS-BC PositionYear,2022,AssistantProfessorofNursing,FullTime
BSN,UniversityofArkansasforMedicalSciences,1992
MSN,ArkansasStateUniversityJonesboro,1996
CharSullivan,MSN,RN
PositionYear,2025,AssistantProfessorofNursing,FullTime
BSN,ArkansasStateUniversity,2022
MSN,ArkansasStateUniversity,2024
AAS,UACC-Batesville
LPN,ChattanoogaCommunityCollege,2003
DalvonieTate,MSN,RN
PositionYear2024,AssistantProfessorofNursing,FullTime LPNDiploma,BHCLR2011 RNDiploma,BHCLR2014
BSN,UniversityofArkansasFayetteville2017
MSN,WaldenUniversity2021
NicoleVaden,MNSc,RN,APRN-CNP
PositionYear,2026,AdjunctClinicalFaculty
BSN,UniversityofArkansasforMedicalSciences,2012 MNSc,UniversityofArkansasforMedicalSciences,2017
MacyVarnell,DNP,RN
PositionYear,2025,AdjunctClinicalFaculty
MSN,SimmonsUniversity2020
DNP,SimmonsUniversity2023
BHCLRSchoolofRadiographyAssociateDeanandFaculty
SuzanneBullard,MHA,RT(R),AssociateDean/ProgramDirector PositionYear,2001,FullTime Certificate,BHCLR-SchoolofRadiography,1995 BS,UniversityofCentralArkansas,1995 MHA,WebsterUniversity,2013
HeatherCain,BS,RT(R)(M) PositionYear,2021,AssistantProfessor,FullTime Certificate,BHCLR-SchoolofRadiography,2019 BS,UniversityofCentralArkansas,2019
SuzannaHaskin,MBA,BS,RT(R),ClinicalCoordinator PositionYear,2018,AssistantProfessor,FullTime BS,UniversityofArkansasforMedicalSciences,1999 MBA,ColumbiaSouthernUniversity,2022
BHCLRSchoolofSleepTechnologyAssociateDeanandFaculty
YolandaWilliams-Rawls,BS,RPSGT,AssociateDean PositionYear,2022,FullTime BS,UniversityofARatLittleRock,2007 Certificate,BHCLRSchoolofSleepTechnology,2014
KinleyReed,RPSGT PositionYear,2025,AdjunctClinicalFaculty Certificate,BHCLR,2023
BHCLRSchoolofSurgicalTechnologyAssociateDeanandFaculty
AngelaBowie,AAS,CST,AssociateDean PositionYear,2007,FullTime Certificate,UniversityofArkansasforMedicalSciences,1993 CSTCertified,2007 AAS,UniversityofArkansas–PulaskiTechnicalCollege,2018
StephanieBunch,AA,CST PositionYear,2021,AssistantProfessor,FullTime Certificate,BHCLRSchoolofSurgicalTechnology,2015 CSTCertified,2019
BrandyHarper,MEd,BBA,CST PositionYear,2016,AssistantProfessor,ClinicalCoordinator,FullTime BBA,UniversityofArkansasatLittleRock,2008 Certificate,BHCLRSchoolofSurgicalTechnology,2013 CSTCertified,2013 M.Ed,AmericanCollegeofEducation,2023
JessicaStreetman,AAS,CST PositionYear2023,AssistantProfessor,FullTime AAS,ArkansasStateUniversityBeebe,2015 Certificate,BHCLRSchoolofSurgicalTechnology,2017
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
July2025 04 IndependenceDay(CampusClosed) 07 ClassesBegin 21 CensusDay(11th ClassDay)
August 18
OTA&GeneralEducationClassesBegin
September 01 LaborDay(CampusClosed) 02 OTA&Gen Ed Census(11th ClassDay)
November 21 LastDayforStudentWithdrawal 25 OTA&GeneralEd LastDayforStudentWithdrawal 27&28 Thanksgiving(CampusClosed)
December 12
BHCLR&OTA&Gen.Ed.EndofSemester 13 Commencement 23 TranscriptsAvailableforClearedStudents 25&26 Christmas(CampusClosed)
January2026 01 NewYear’sDay(CampusClosed) 05 ClassesBegin 19 MartinLutherKingJr.Day(CampusClosed) 20 CensusDay(11th ClassDay) 20 OTA&Gen.Ed.ClassesBegin
February 03
May 15
OTA&Gen.Ed.Census(11th ClassDay)
OTA&Gen.Ed.EndofSemester 22 BHCLRLastDayforStudentWithdrawal 25 MemorialDay(CampusClosed)
June 12
BHCLREndofSemester 13 Commencement 24 TranscriptsAvailableforClearedStudents
ImportantNotes: TheOTAprogramfollowstheUniversityofArkansas–PulaskiTechacademiccalendar Eachprogramofstudyschedulesaone-weekinstructionbreakpersemester Moredetailscanbefoundatwwwbhclreduandintherespectiveprogrammatichandbook
APPLICANT AND ADMISSION INFORMATION
BaptistHealthCollegeLittleRock(BHCLR)iscomprisedofthefollowingdeadlines:
ApplicationDeadlines:FallStartDates
Program
Nursing-GeneralEducation Augusteachyear June1 June15
Nursing-AcceleratedTrack Augusteachyear June1 June15
Nursing-TraditionalTrack Augusteachyear June1 June15
PatientCareTechnician (Cohort1,2,3,&4)
PracticalNursing Augusteachyear June1 June15
MedicalLaboratoryScience Augusteachyear March1 March15
NuclearMedicineTechnology Augusteachyear March1 March15
OccupationalTherapyAssistant Augusteachyear March1 March15
Radiography Augusteachyear March1 March15
SleepTechnology Augusteachyear April15 May1
SurgicalTechnology Augusteachyear April15 May1
ApplicationDeadlines:SpringStartDates
PatientCareTechnician (Cohort1,2,3,&4)
• Applicationandcompletiondeadlinesrepresentthedaythatapplicationmaterialsmustbereceivedby BHCLR.
• Ifapplicantsaremailingmaterials,theapplicantisresponsibleforallowingsufficienttimefor materialstoarrivebythepublisheddeadlinedate.
• IfafilecompletiondeadlinefallsonaSaturdayorSunday,materialswillbeacceptedthroughthe followingMondayat4:00pm.
• Prospectivestudentsmayapplytoonlyoneprogramatatime.
• TheBHCLR-SchoolsofAlliedHealthmaylimitinterviewstothetopacademicallyqualified applicants.Pleasenotethataminimumnumberofstudentsmayberequiredtomakeaclassforeach BHCLRprogramofstudy.
• TheBHCLRSchoolsofNursingoperateunderarollingadmissionscycleandapplicantsare consideredforadmissionastheirfilesbecomecomplete.Asaresult,applicationscompletedator nearthedeadlineareconsideredasspaceisavailable.
ApplicationProcess
Theapplicationprocessbeginswithinitialinquirytoaprogramofstudy Prospectivestudentsshould applyassoonaspossible Applicantsmustsubmitallapplicationmaterialsandprogramspecific
documentationandmeetallapplicationrequirementsinordertocompletetheapplicationfileandbe consideredforadmission.ApplicationmaterialmaybeobtainedontheBHCLRwebsiteatwww.bhclr.edu orbycontactingtheAdmissionsOfficeat501-202-7460 Completedapplicationmaterialsshouldbe submittedto:
BaptistHealthCollegeLittleRock 11900ColonelGlennRoad,Suite1000 LittleRock,Arkansas72210-2827
Allmaterialsandinformationprovidedtothecollegebytheapplicantbecomethepropertyofthe college.RecordsfromotheragenciesorinstitutionsarenotreleasedbyBHCLR.Anymisrepresentation, falsificationoromissionofinformationmayresultindenialofentryordismissalfromthecollege.
FalsificationofinformationprovidedonanApplicationforSelectiontoenterBaptistHealthCollege LittleRock(BHCLR)isgroundsfordenialofentryorimmediateadministrativedismissalifthe individualisalreadyenrolled,onaleaveofabsence,oronsuspension
Falsificationofinformationisdefinedasanyactofomitting,misrepresenting,fabricating,orotherwise providingfalseormisleadinginformation,orengaginginanybehaviorintendedtodeceiveormislead theCollege Thisincludes,butisnotlimitedto,written,verbal,ornon-verbalcommunicationbyan applicantorstudent
Inthecaseofdenialofentryoradministrativedismissal,futureapplicationstoanyprogramofstudy maynotbeconsideredforadesignatedperiodoftimedecidedbyadministrationatthetimeofdenialof entryoradministrativedismissal Thelengthoftheprohibitionperiodwillbecommunicatedinwriting andwillbebasedonthenatureandseverityofthefalsification
ApplicationRequirements
AnapplicantfileisestablishedwhenBaptistHealthCollegeLittleRockreceivesanapplicationtoa programofstudy,andtheremainingmaterialsarefiledthereinwhenreceived Thisprocessisfollowed untilallrequiredmaterialsarereceived;theapplicantfileisthenconsideredcomplete Thecompleted applicantfileisforwardedtotheRegistrarandtoSelectionforconsideration Satisfactorycompletionof theapplicationrequirementsisrequiredbeforetheapplicantfileisreviewedbySelection Completionof theapplicationrequirementsdoesnotguaranteeselection/admissionintotheprogramofstudy.
1. SubmitapplicationelectronicallythroughtheBHCLRwebsite.
2. Submitone(1)officialtranscriptfromalleducationalinstitutions(colleges,universities, vocationalschools,privateschools,militaryschools,privatecareerschools,etc.)attended;and eitheranofficialhighschooltranscriptoranofficialGeneralEducationDiploma(GED) transcriptwithscores.
Ifthevalidityofanapplicant’shighschooleducationisinquestion,theapplicant’stranscripts willbeforwardedtotheRegistrar.TheRegistrarwillevaluatethevalidityoftheinstitution grantingthehighschooldiplomatodetermineifthediplomaisacceptable.Ifthediplomaisnot accepted,theinstitutionwillbeaddedtothelistofinstitutionsnotrecognizedbyBaptistHealth CollegeLittleRockandalladmissionsstaffwillbenotified.
Officialtranscriptsaredefinedasthosethatare:a)maileddirectlytoBHCLRbytheeducational institution,b)aredeliveredtotheschoolinasealedenvelopesignedbytheRegistrar,orc)are
sentelectronicallyfromtheinstitutiontotheRegistrarusinganapprovedelectronictranscription service.ExamplesareParchment,eScrip-Safe,NationalStudentClearinghouse,etc.Itisthe student’sresponsibilitytoobtainandensuresubmissionoftranscripts
3 Iftheapplicantisstillenrolledinhighschool,apartialcurrenttranscriptmustbesubmitted Uponcompletionofhighschool,anofficialtranscriptshowinggraduationdatemustbesubmitted tothecollegepriortoenrollment
4 Submitrequiredentranceexams Pleasesee“ApplicantTesting”fordetailedinformation
5 AnArkansasCriminalBackgroundCheckmayberequiredduringtheapplicationprocess The costofthereportistheresponsibilityoftheapplicant
Anapplicantwhohaspledguilty,nolocontendereto,orbeenfoundguiltyofacrime(as identifiedinArkansasCode,Act1208of1999LegislativeSession)maynotbeeligibletoreceive orholdalicenseissuedbyArkansasStateBoardofNursing(SchoolsofNursingspecific) This possibilityisdescribedindetailbytheArkansasStateBoardofNursing(ASBN)intheArkansas NursePracticeActRulesandRegulationspublication Thepublicationisavailablefromthe ArkansasStateBoardofNursing,UniversityTowerBuilding,Suite800,1123SouthUniversity Avenue,LittleRock,AR72204-1619,telephone(501)686-2700.Selectionofanapplicantfor entrytotheprogramdoesnotguaranteeapprovalorpermissionbytheASBNtotakethe examinationandreceivealicenseuponpassage.
AnindividualmaynotbeeligibletoapplytoBHCLRuntilthreeyearshavepassedfromthedate ofclosurewiththerespectiveCourt(s)orLawEnforcementofficials.Closuremayinclude,but notbelimitedto,oneormoreofthefollowingcircumstances:parole,probation,incarceration, jailtime,paymentofcourtcosts,orpaymentofrestitution.Theperiodoftimemustreflectlaw abidingbehavior.
EnrollmentisdependentontheresultsoftheCBC.AconvictionofaViolentCrimedefinedasa “crimeinwhichtheoffenderusesorthreatenstouseviolentforceuponthevictim”mayresultin denialofentryoradministrativedismissal.
Crimesareevaluatedonanindividualbasis.Allapplicants/studentsarerequiredtoself-report crimesontheapplication,totheirprogramdirector,associatedeanordean,duringtheadmissions processand/orduringenrollment. BHCLRdefinescrimeas“anyfelonyormisdemeanor.”Minor trafficoffensesareexcludedbutDUI,DWI,prosecutionofhotchecksandothermoresevere convictionsareexamplesofcrimes
6 Attendapersonalinterviewifrequiredbytherespectiveprogramofstudy
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.Theaddressonthestudent’sapplicationwillbeusedtodeterminestateresidenceatthetimeof initialenrollment(thefirstdayofclass)inresidential,blended,orfullyonlinecoursesandisthedeciding factorforadmission.Applicantsandstudentsmayupdatetheiraddressthroughthestudentportal.
BHCLRmayacceptout-of-stateapplicants.However,duetothepredominantlyonlinedeliveryofthe didacticportionwithintheNursing-Acceleratedprogram,prospectivestudentsinthisspecificprogram mustprovidedocumentationconfirmingArkansasresidencyduringthetimeofenrollment.This prerequisiteismandatedbecauseBHCLRisnotauthorizedtooperateoutsideoftheStateofArkansas. AllotherprogramsatBHCLRoperateinthestateofArkansasandhaveaprimarilyresidential component.NoBHCLRprogramisfully100%distanceeducation.
BHCLRiscertifiedandapprovedbyoversightagenciesinArkansasandgraduatesmaysitforlicensure inArkansas. Ifastudentorgraduaterelocatestoastateinwhichtheinstitutiondoesnothaveapprovalto operate,thismayadverselyimpactthestudent’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 withapositiveTuberculinSkinTestisrequiredtogetaQuantiferonGoldLab Test IftheGoldLabTestispositive,thenachestx-rayisrequired Thestudent orselectedapplicantisthenreferredtotheArkansasDepartmentofHealthafter completionofachestx-ray Alllabtesting,chestx-rays,etc areattheexpenseof thestudentorselectedapplicant
4 Submitanofficialtranscriptshowinggeneraleducationandsciencecourse(s)currently beingtaken(ifapplicabletoprogram),withafinalofficialtranscriptonfilepriortothe startofthesemester;
5. FulfillProgrammaticEntryRequirementsaspublishedinthisCatalog;
6 Completeadditionalapplicanttestingand/oronlinereadinessassessmentasidentifiedin therespectiveprogramspecificsectionoftheCatalog
7 SubmitVerificationForm(SocialSecurityNumber,DateofBirthandAddress)andChild andAdultMaltreatmentForm;SubmitCBCAuthorizationForm
8 SubmitsignedEnrollmentAgreementandpaynonrefundableregistrationfee;
9. Completeregistration;
10 Provideadditionalinformationasrequiredbytheprogramofstudy;
11 ParticipateintheNewStudentOrientation;signallInformedStatements;and
12 CompletetheAmericanHeartAssociationBLSProviderorotherapprovedCPRcourseif requiredbytheprogramofstudy
FormerstudentsofaBHCLRprogrammaybeeligibletoapplyforreentry Contactthe admissionsstaffortheBHCLRwebsiteforreentrymaterials Studentswhohaveattemptedany BHCLRprogramtwicewithoutsuccessfulcompletionarenoteligibletoapplyforreentryinto thatsameprogramofstudy ForstudentsenteringtheSchoolofNursing-Traditionaltrack, previousunsuccessfulattemptsinnursingoutsideofBHCLRmaycounttowardsreentry eligibility
StudentswhohavebeendismissedforcausebyanyBHCLRprogramofstudymaynotbe eligibletoapplytoBHCLR
Selection
Selectionforeachprogramofstudyconsiderstheapplicantforentryafterallrequiredmaterialsand requestedinformationhavebeenreceived Selectionisonanindividualandcompetitivebasisaccording tocriteriaandscoringasclasssizesarelimited
Theparamountresponsibilityofthecollegeisprotectionofthepublicintheselectionofapplicants, educationandpromotionofstudentsthroughtheprogramofstudyandgraduationofindividualsforentry intotheprofession Thisresponsibilityisfulfilledthroughestablishedpoliciesandcorresponding processesguidingdecisionmakingactivities
EachapplicantisnotifiedbyUS mailand/oremail Conditionalselectionmaybeassignedbythe committeewithstipulatedconditions Selectedapplicantsareexpectedtopaytheregistrationfee
Selectedapplicantsthatdonotregisterforanincomingclassmustsubmitanewapplicationforthenext selectioncycle Applicantsnotregistering,whoseekentryatalaterdate,shallhavenopreferential status Additionalselectioninformationmaybefoundintheschoolspecificcontentinthiscatalog
TransferofBHCLRCredits
BHCLRcoursesmaynottransfertosomeinstitutions.ThetransferofaBHCLRcourse/certificate/degree creditisdeterminedbythereceivinginstitution.
TransferofCreditsorAdvancedPlacementintoBHCLR
Transferofcreditsoradvancedplacementrequestswillbereviewedonanindividualbasisbythe RegistrarandtheappropriateAcademicProgramDirector/AssociateDean/Dean.Inevaluationof transferabilityofcredits,thefollowingwillbeconsidered:thecurrency,comparability,relevancyto program,calculationofcredithoursusedbytheinstitution,andgradeearnedforthecourse.Inaddition, theaccreditationstatusandacademicstrengthofthetransferringinstitutionareconsidered.Credits acceptedfortransferwillberecordedonthestudent’stranscript.Transfercreditisusedincalculatingthe cumulativegradepointaverageforastudent.Transfercoursesmusthaveaminimumgradeof“C”or highertobeaccepted.Totalcredithoursfortherespectiveprogramofstudymayvarydependingon acceptedtransfercredits.
TheArkansasCourseTransferSystem(ACTS)isdesignedtoassistinplanningtheacademicprogressof studentsfromthehighschoollevelthroughtheadultworkforce Thissystemcontainsinformationabout thetransferabilityofcourseswithinArkansaspubliccollegesanduniversities Studentsareguaranteedthe transferofapplicablecreditsandequitabletreatmentintheapplicationofcreditsforadmissionsand degreerequirements Studentsmaycompletethegeneraleducationcoursesanywhereinthepublicsystem aswellasmanycoursesinthedegree/majorthathavebeenpre-identifiedfortransfer Course transferabilityisnotguaranteedforcourseslistedinACTSas“NoComparableCourse”Transferability ofcoursestakenpriortoJanuary1,2007isatthediscretionofBHCLR TheArkansasCourseTransfer Systemcanbeaccessedathttps://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/AssociateDean/Deantoevaluatecoursesfortransferabilityintotheprogramsofstudy BHCLR willreviewtransfercreditfrominstitutionsaccreditedandrecognizedbytheUnitedStatesDepartmentof EducationortheCouncilforHigherEducationAccreditation Coursecontentmustbesubstantially equivalenttorequiredcoursestobeconsideredfortransfer Applicantsrequestingtotransfercoursesfrom otherinstitutionsmustprovideanofficialtranscriptandcoursedescriptionstotheschool.
TransferofPriorCredit
Itisthepolicyofthisinstitutionthatanevaluationofpreviouseducationandtrainingwillbeconducted, appropriatecreditgranted,ifapplicable,theinstitution’sdurationinthecoursewillbeshortened proportionately,andthattheVeteran’sAdministrationandthestudentwillbesonotified.VAcreditwill begivenforpriortrainingforveteransandeligibleprograms.-Authority38CFR21.4253.
ACADEMIC INFORMATION
AcademicAdvising
Anacademicadvisorprovidesguidancethroughoutthestudent’sprogressionthroughtherespective programofstudy Theserviceisprovidedbyassistantprofessors,programdirectors,associatedeansand retentionspecialists Academicadvisingisdesignedtopromotestudentretentionthroughanacademic advisor-adviseecommunicationprocess TheBHCLRDirectorofCounselingandAcademicResources and collaboratesinacademicadvisingrelatedtostudentaccommodationsandprovidesadvisingneeds outsideofacademics
AcademicGradingScale
BHCLRutilizesagradingscaletosignifystudentacademicprogressionthroughaprogramofstudy. BHCLRassignsfinalcoursegradesusingtheinstitutionalgradingscaleapprovedbytheCollege.After allcourseworkisgradedandrecorded,thefinalnumericalcourseaverageisroundedoncetothenearest wholenumberusingstandardroundingprocedures(.50andaboveroundsup;.49andbelowrounds down).Theroundedwholenumberisthenusedtodeterminethefinallettergrade.Finalgradesare assignedinaccordancewithinstitutionalpolicyandappliedconsistentlyacrossallprograms.Theletter gradehasacorrespondingratingthatdenotesthevalueofstudentlearning.Apercentrangeisusedto determinethelettergrade.ValuepointsareusedtocalculatetheGradePointAverage(GPA)andforother purposessuchashonorsawardsduringthecommencementceremonyandscholarshipawards.
Thestudentprogressesandpromotesthroughtheprogramofstudybycompletingeachrequiredcourse withatleastaminimumfinalgradeof“C”inthetheorycomponentofthecourseandSatisfactory“S”in clinicalandskillslaboratorycomponentifapplicable Thestudentmustmeetallrequirementsofeach courseinordertoprogress Afinalgradeof“C”isrequiredbyBHCLRforallrequireduniversityand collegecourses
Academicprogressisdeterminedbyuseofthefollowinggradingscale:
Thecollegehassolediscretionregardingcourseworkrelatedtoanincomplete“I”grade.Ifthecollege approvesmake-upcoursework,theincompletecourseworkmustbecompletedwithinanestablished timeframe;otherwisethe“I”gradebecomesafinalgradeof“F”atthetimeframeend Programmatic
clinicalandskillslaboratorygradingscales,ifapplicable,andsubsequentpoliciesarepublishedinthe programspecificsectionoftheCatalog.
Affiliation,Articulation,andCooperativeAgreements
BHCLRcurrentlyparticipatesinthefollowingaffiliation,articulation,andcooperative agreements:
SchoolsofAlliedHealth
SchoolofMedicalLaboratoryScience: ArkansasTechUniversity,HardingUniversity, HendersonStateUniversity,OuachitaBaptistUniversity,UniversityofCentralArkansas, LouisianaTechUniversity, MissouriSouthernStateUniversity,andSouthernArkansas University.
SchoolofNuclearMedicineTechnology: ArkansasTechUniversity,HendersonStateUniversity, andUniversityofCentralArkansas
SchoolofOccupationalTherapyAssistant: UniversityofArkansas-PulaskiTechnicalCollege
SchoolofRadiography: UniversityofCentralArkansasandHendersonStateUniversity
TheSchoolofSurgicalTechnologyworkscooperativelywiththeUniversityofArkansasPulaskiTechnicalCollegetoofferrequiredgeneraleducationandsciencecourses.
SchoolofNursing
TheSchoolofNursingworkscooperativelywiththeUniversityofArkansas-PulaskiTechnical Collegetoofferrequiredgeneraleducationandsciencecourses
TheSchoolofNursingworkswithArkansasStateUniversity,ArkansasTechUniversity,Capella University,OuachitaBaptistUniversity,theUniversityofArkansas-Fayetteville,theUniversityof ArkansasatLittleRock,theUniversityofCentralArkansastoofferlicensedBHCLR–SchoolofNursing graduatesopportunitiestocompleteaBachelorofScienceinNursingdegree.
TheSchoolofNursing-AcceleratedTrackparticipatesintheArkansasNursingEducation ArticulationModelprogram,ArkansasAct88.
SchoolofPracticalNursing
TheSchoolofPracticalNursingworkscooperativelywiththeUniversityofArkansas-Pulaski TechnicalCollegetoofferrequiredgeneraleducationandsciencecourses.
TheSchoolofPracticalNursingworkscooperativelywithArkansasBaptistCollegetoofferatransfer agreement/preferredapplicationstatusforstudents
DEGREE PROGRAM PARTNER WEBSITE
MedicalLaboratory Science*
ATU
HardingUniversity
HendersonState
OuachitaBaptist
UCA
LouisianaTech University
MissouriSouthern StateUniversity
MississippiState University
SouthernArkansas University
www.atu.edu
www.harding.edu
www.hsu.edu
www.obu.edu
www.uca.edu
www.latech.edu
wwwmssuedu
wwwmsstateedu
www.saumag.edu
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
479-968-0399
870-230-5148
NuclearMedicine* UCA ATU HSU www.uca.edu wwwatuedu wwwhsuedu 501-450-3140
Radiography* UCA HSU www.uca.edu www.hsu.edu 501-450-3140
870-230-5148
OccupationalTherapy Assistant* UA-PTC www.uaptc.edu 501-812-2289
ClassificationofStudent
Studentsareconsideredfull-timeifenrolledin12ormorecredithours.Studentsareconsidered three-quartertimeifenrolledin9-11credithours.Studentsareconsideredhalf-timeifenrolledin6-8 credithoursandlessthanhalf-timeifenrolledin5credithoursorless
PerADHEguidelinesandreporting,studentsareclassifiedaccordingtothefollowing:
● Freshman:Astudenthasearnedfewerthan30credithours
● Sophomore:Astudenthasearnedatleast30credithoursbutlessthan60credithours.
● Junior:Astudenthasearnedatleast60credithoursbutlessthan90credithours.
● Senior:Astudenthasearnedatleast90credithours.
AgraduateisastudentwhosuccessfullycompletedaBHCLRprogramofstudyandfulfilledgraduation requirements
CommunityLearningResources
Allinstructionisthedirectresponsibilityoftherespectiveprogramfaculty.Inaddition,community agencies,hospitalsandphysician’sofficesmaybeutilizedasanintegralpartofclinicalinstructioninthe program.Experiencesareselectedandplannedtomaximizestudentlearningandprofessional development.
CourseInformationandCreditHourCalculations
Thecoursetitle,description,andnumbersequencereflectthenatureofthespecificcontent,frequencyof classofferings,professionalmajor,classificationofthestudent,andthecredithourvalueofthecourse Thenumberingsystemforcoursesinaprogramofstudyofferedprovidesthefollowinginformation:the firstnumberisthecurriculumlevelofstudy;thesecondisthecoursecode;andthethirdandfourth numbersarethenumberofcredithours Thereisanestablishedminimumwhencalculatingcredithours forallcoursesofferedatBHCLR:Thecredithourtoclockhourratiosmustmeetorexceedthefollowing requirementsinallprogramsofstudy: Theory:one(1)credithourequalsfifteen(15)clockhours;skills laboratory:one(1)credithourequalsthirty(30)clockhours;clinicallaboratory:one(1)credithour equalsforty-five(45)clockhours
Diplomas/Certificates/Degrees
Adiploma,certificate,ordegreeisawardedtoagraduatecandidateuponcompletionofallrequirements forgraduation.BHCLRreservestherighttovoidthediploma,certificate,ordegreeawardedupon discoveryofverifiedcredibleinformationthatthegraduateappliedtothecollegeandwithheld information,falsifiedinformation,orcompletedrequirementsforcommencementandgraduationunder falsepretenses Thecollegetranscriptshallreflecttheaction
DistanceEducation/Hybrid
BaptistHealthCollegeLittleRockisaneducationalfacilitythatservesmanynon-traditionalstudents. Distanceeducation,internet-based,andhybridmethodsofdeliverytranscendtherequirementsof face-to-faceclassesthusprovidinggreaterflexibilitytoallowstudentparticipationinclassesontheirown time.Itprovidesaviableoptiontothemotivated,independentlearner. BHCLRdoesnotofferanyfulldistanceeducationprogramsofstudy.
DistanceEducation,Definitions
Distance Education (Distance Learning) –Aformaleducationalprocessthatusesoneormoreelectronic technologies.ThesearelistedintheABHESstandards.
Distance Education (Blended) –Instructionwithinaprogramorcourseisprovidedinon-groundand distanceeducationformats. (Thisissometimesreferredtoasahybridprogramorcourse).
Distance Education (Full) –Allinstructionwithinaprogramisprovidedthroughdistanceeducation.
Learning Management System (LMS) - Aplatformorsoftwareapplicationfortheadministrationand managementofonlinedistanceeducationcourses,activitiesandresources. Alsousedinageneralsense torefertoanysystemusedtodeliverdistanceeducation(DistanceEducationDeliverySystem).
Residential Delivery –Allcourseworkwithinaprogramisdeliveredatanapprovedon-groundlocation.
Residential-Blended (Hybrid) and Full Distance Education Student Expectations
WhilehybridandfullDEcoursesprovideincreasedflexibilityandconveniencetostudents,thecourse workisnotself-paced.TherequirementsinblendedandfullDEcoursesarecompletedwithina predeterminedtimeframeaccordingtotherespectivecoursesyllabi.BlendedandfullDEcoursesrequire asmuch,ifnotmore,preparationonthepartofthestudentasface-to-facecourses.
StudentswhoaresuccessfulinblendedandfullDEcoursesareexpectedtobeaccountable,motivated, andabletoworkindependently.ActiveandfrequentparticipationintheblendedorfullDEcourseis crucialtoacademicsuccess.
ForbothblendedandfullDEcourses,studentsarerequiredtoparticipateinonlineactivitiessuchas instructortostudentdiscussion,studenttostudentdiscussion,quizzes,examinations,andotheronline activitiesasidentifiedintherespectivecoursesyllabiandcoursecalendar.Studentsarerequiredtoattend allface-to-faceactivitiesrequiredinhybridcourses.
DistanceEducations: DeliveryMethodsinFall2025-Spring2026
MedicalLaboratoryScience: BlendeddeliverywithClassroomExamsoftTesting
NuclearMedicineTech: ResidentialdeliverywithClassroomJenzabarTesting
NursingAccelerated: BlendeddeliverywithExamsoftTesting
NursingTraditional: ResidentialdeliverywithClassroomExamsoftTesting
OccupationalTherapyAsst: ResidentialdeliverywithClassroomExamsoftTesting
PatientCareTech: ResidentialdeliverywithClassroomExamsoftTesting
PracticalNursing: BlendeddeliverywithClassroomExamsoftTesting Radiography: ResidentialdeliverywithClassroomExamsoftTesting SleepTechnology: ResidentialdeliverywithClassroom ExamsoftTesting SurgicalTechnology: ResidentialdeliverywithClassroomExamsoftTesting
DistanceEducation,ImportantDisclosures
PleasebeawareofthefollowingdisclosuresrelatedtodistanceeducationlearningatBHCLR:
● TherearenospecialoradditionalfeesassociatedwithDElearningatBHCLR
● Therearerequiredtechnologyrequirementswhicharedetailedbelow
● Allstudentsenrolledinaparticularprogramofstudyexperiencethesamemethodofdeliveryand areevaluatedforadmissionusingthesamecriteriawhicharelistedintheprogrammaticsections ofthiscatalog
● BlendedprogramsofstudyatBHCLRrequireface-to-faceexperiencesinthestateofArkansas TheseprogramsaredesignedtoserveresidentsofArkansasandarenotapprovedtooperatein otherstates
● Studentswhomoveoutofstateduringtheprogramofstudymayadverselyimpacttheirabilityto completetheprogramandapplytositforcertificationsand/orregistry
● Studentswhomoveoutofstateduringtheprogramofstudymustnotifytheinstitutionbyalerting theProgramDirector/AssociateDean/DeanandcompletingtheappropriateforminStudent Services
● Fordetailedinformationregardingtheeligibilityrequirementsforparticularcertificationsand/or registries,pleasevisittheConsumerInformationontheBHCLRwebsite
DistanceEducation,TechnologyRequirementsforallenrolledstudents
AllBHCLRprogramsofstudyrequirefrequentutilizationoftechnology Studentsmusthaveaccesstoa personalcomputer.AlaptopisrequirediftheprogramisutilizingExamsofttesting.Ahigh-speedinternet connectionandprinterisrecommended.Studentswillneedaccesstosoftwareprogramssuchas MicrosoftWord,PowerPointandExcel.StudentsmaycontacttheBHCLRITdepartment,501-410-7819, orvisithttps://www.bhclr.edu/student-services/resources/it-services/formoreinformationonfreeonline softwarealternatives.
Aportableexternallaptoppowerbankisrequiredtoenablelaptopusefortheentireday. ChromebookswillnotworkwiththeExamsofttestingprogram.
MinimumSystemRequirementsforWindows:
1. ALaptopwithMicrosoftWindows11,64bitoperatingsystem
2 TheversionsofWindows11certifiedforuseare23H2
3. Memory:8GBRAM
4. HardDriveCapacity:200GB
5. WebcamwithMicrophone
6. Batterylife:4hours
7. Internetbrowser:CurrentVersionofGoogleChromeorFirefox.
8 Additionalsoftwareandhardwaremaybenecessarytomeetspecificcourseneeds
MinimumSystemRequirementsforMacLaptops
1 OperatingSystems:Sonoma,Sequoia,orTahoe
2 Memory:8GBRAM
3 HardDriveCapacity:200GB
4 WebcamwithMicrophone
5 Batterylife:4hours
6 Internetbrowser:CurrentVersionofGoogleChromeorFirefox
7 Additionalsoftwareandhardwaremaybenecessarytomeetspecificcourseneeds
GraduationandCommencementCeremonies
ThecommencementceremonyatBHCLRisatimeofcelebrationforfaculty,staffandstudents BHCLR commencementceremoniesdonotconferofficialgraduatestatus Agraduatingstudentfulfills requirementsforcommencementasdefinedbytherespectiveprogram Graduationisnotalways simultaneouswiththecommencementceremony Uponfulfillmentofgraduationrequirements,the candidateisthengrantedofficialgraduatestatuswiththeawardingofadiploma,certificate,ordegree; andpin(ifapplicabletotherespectiveprogramofenrollment)andnameinclusionontheofficiallistof programgraduatesandalumni.
GraduateClearanceandNon-EnrolledStudentServices
Agraduatecandidatecompletestheofficialcollegeandprogrammaticclearanceprocessinorderto qualifyforgraduation
Aclassofficergraduatingcompletestheclassofficerclearanceprocessinadditiontotheofficialschool clearanceform.
Anon-enrolledstudentmustbeingoodfinancialstandingwithBHCLRpriortofulfillmentofarequest forAdministrativeService(s),releaseoftranscripts,approvaltograduate,orapplicationtoanother programofstudy
AgraduatecandidatemustsettleallfinancialobligationstoBHCLRandconcurrentaffiliateinstitutions accordingtothoserespectiveinstitutionalpolicies.
Honors&StudentAwards
BHCLRfacultyandstaffcelebratestudentacademicexcellencebyawardingHonorsorHigh Honorsstatus Recognitionofhonorstatusisannouncedduringthecommencementceremony HonorsiscalculatedbasedontheCumulativeGPAatthetimeofdegreeconferral Thefollowing AcademicHonorsscaleisused:
Honors =3.50-3.74
HighHonors =3.75-4.00
Acandidateforgraduationmayreceivethefollowingrecognitionhonor(s)/award(s)forprofessionaland academicexcellence
TheOutstandingStudentAwardisawardedtoagraduateoftheBHCLR-SNandBHCLR-SPN The recipientisselectedbymembersoftherespectivegraduatingclass.
TheAcademicExcellenceStudentAwardisawardedtoacandidateforgraduationfromeachAllied HealthSchool TherecipientisselectedbytheProgramDirectorandisbasedonthehighestcumulative GPAachieved
TheOutstandingClinicalAchievementAwardsareawardedtoacandidateforgraduationfromselect AlliedHealthprograms.Therecipientisselectedbytheclinicalstaffandisbasedonclinical achievement
TheAcademicExcellenceAwardsandtheOutstandingClinicalAchievementAwardsareuniquetothe AlliedHealthprogramsofstudy.
IncompleteGrades
Thestudentisgiventheopportunity,asappropriate,toclearincompletegrade(s)andprogressinthe program.
Theassignmentofanincompletegradeisatthesolediscretionofthefaculty.Anincomplete“I”grade indicatesthestudenthasnotyetfulfilledcourserequirementsandthateitheradditionalcourseworkis neededormake-upworkistobecompleted.Afinaljudgmentandfinalgradedeterminationofthe student’sperformanceismadeafterthestudentfulfillsthespecifiedcoursework. Incomplete“I”gradescanresultinastudentnotmeetingtheFinancialAidSatisfactoryAcademic Progress(SAP)policy.SeetheFinancialAidSAPPolicy.
Theincompletegrademustbeclearedbysatisfactorycompletionofallcourseworkdesignatedinwriting andwithintheestablishedtimeframesetbythefaculty.Iftheincompletegradeisnotclearedwithinthe timeframeoutlinedbythefaculty,the“I”shallbeconvertedtoafinalgradeof“F”.
Ifan“I”isnotclearedwithinsixmonths,itwillautomaticallybeconvertedtoan“F”bytheregistrar.
LibraryServices
StudentsandfacultyhaveaccesstotheresourcesattheBHCLRLibrary.Thislibraryoffersservicesinthe supportofstudentlearning.Additionally,studentscanaccesscertainlibraryservicesbyclickingtheMy BHCLRPortalontheBHCLRwebsite,www.bhclr.edu.
Studentshaveaccesstothefollowingadditionallibraryservices:
● A.W.YoungLibraryatShorterCollege,NorthLittleRock,Arkansas.
● UniversityofArkansas-PulaskiTechnicalCollege,NorthLittleRock,Arkansas.
● UniversityofArkansas-PulaskiTechnicalCollege,SouthCampus,LittleRock,Arkansas.
● CentralArkansasLibrarySystem(CALS),LittleRock,Arkansas.
● DonaldW ReynoldsLibraryandTechnologyCenteratPhilanderSmithCollege,LittleRock, Arkansas.
● UniversityofArkansasforMedicalSciencesLibrary,LittleRock,Arkansas
● OttenheimerLibraryattheUniversityofArkansasatLittleRock,LittleRock,Arkansas
● TorreysonLibrary,UniversityofCentralArkansas,Conway,Arkansas
Thelibrarieslistedaboveallowstudentstoaccessmaterialsonsite Studentsmustobtainlibrary privilegesinordertocheckoutmaterials
LicensureandCertification
Completionofaprogramofstudyandgraduationqualifiesanindividualtoapplytositforthe certificationorlicensureexaminationforentryintoahealthprofession Successfulcandidateson certificationorlicensureexaminationsmaysignthecredentialsdesignatedfortheirprofessionandhave allrightsaffordedthembytherespectiveprofession
OrientationtotheProgramofStudy
Eachprogramofstudyprovidesanorientationfornewstudents.Attendanceismandatoryforstudents. TheprogramincludesinformationaboutBaptistHealthanditsculture,values,policies,safety,security, facultyandstudentservices.Inaddition,activitiesmaybescheduledsofamilymembersorsignificant othersmaymeetfacultymembersandlearnwhatwillbeoccurringduringthetimeofstudentenrollment.
PetitionforClemency
StudentswhohavebeenabsentfromstudyatBHCLRforaminimumoffourconsecutiveyearsandhave adesiretoreenteraprogramofstudymaypetitionforclemencyfortheirpreviouseducationalexperience atBHCLR Tobeconsideredforclemencythestudentmustmeetallcriteriabelow:
1 BeabsentfromstudyatBHCLRforaminimumoffourconsecutivecalendaryears
2. Submitacompletedpetitionwithadetailedexplanationfortheirpreviouseducationalcycle.The petitionshouldalsoincluderationaleastowhytheyshouldbeallowedtoreentertheprogramof study.Documentationshouldbesubmittedtotheappropriateprogramleader.
3. Meetanyadditionalacademicrequirementssetbytheprogramleaderregardingtheirpetition.
Approvalofclemencyisneitherautomaticnorguaranteed.Thepetitionforclemencywillbereviewedby theprogramleaderandthePresidentatBHCLR.Approvalofclemencyallowsthatthepetitioneris eligibletoapplytotheprogramofstudy.Approvalofclemencydoesnotguaranteeselectionorplacement intotheprogramofstudy.Applicantselectionwillbedeterminedthroughtheselectionprocess.Seethe
FinancialAidSatisfactoryAcademicPolicy(SAP)forFinancialAideligibility.Clemencyisnotedonthe officialtranscriptasdetailedinthepetition.
ProgramEffectiveness
Evaluatingtheeffectivenessofeachprogramisanimportant,ongoingprocess. Assessmentofprogram effectivenessisevaluatedthroughcollectingandanalyzingdatafromstudentandgraduateoutcomes, studentsurveysofclassroomandclinicalexperiences,curriculumevaluation,graduatesatisfaction, employersatisfaction,accreditingagencydecisions,andadvisoryboardinput. Becausecollecteddatais soimportanttothisprocess,completionofsurveysasrequestedofstudentsandgraduatesiscrucialtothe evaluationofprogrameffectiveness.
ReentryInformation
BHCLRoffersstudentsoneopportunitytoapplyforreentry;thus,studentswhohaveattemptedany BHCLRprogramtwicewithoutsuccessfulcompletionarenoteligibletoapplyforreentryintothatsame programofstudy.TheSchoolsofAlliedHealth,SchoolofNursing,SchoolofPracticalNursing,and PatientCareTechnicianprogramsevaluatestudentsforreentryonanindividualbasisthroughapplication totheprogram.ForstudentsenteringtheSchoolofNursing-Traditionaltrack,previousunsuccessful attemptsinnursingoutsideofBHCLRmaycounttowardsreentryeligibility.Reentryisnotguaranteed. Reentryrequestsareevaluatedbasedontheprogram’sspecificpolicy. Applicationsforreentrywillnot beconsideredifthestudenthasanincompletegrade,anactivegrievance,oranoutstandingbalanceby thepublishedreentryapplicationdeadlines.
RoleofStudent
Thestudent'sroleduringtheprofessionalcurriculumisthatoflearner Studentsarenotexpectedtorender servicesforpatientcarebeyondthosewitheducationalvalue Studentsshallnotbeusedinlieuof professionalstaff,andtheyshallbesupervisedatalltimes
SatisfactoryAcademicProgress
Eligibilitytoregistereachsemesteriscontingent,inpart,thatadequatesatisfactoryprogressisbeing madebythestudentintheprogramofstudy.
TomaintainSatisfactoryAcademicProgress(SAP),astudentmustenrollandcompleteallrequired courses/componentsinaparticularsemesterfortheprogramofstudywithaC(77%)oraboveandbein goodstandingwithBHCLR.AnystudentwhodoesnotcompleteallrequiredcourseswithaC(77%)or aboveiswithdrawnfromthatprogramofstudy.Studentswhoarewithdrawnfromaprogramareeligible toapplytoreenteraccordingtothereentryproceduresforeachprogramofstudy.
StudentswhoareindangerduringthesemesterofnotmeetingSAPstandardsarealertedtotheir deficiencies,advisedofthemeanstoremedythem,andalertedtotheconsequencesoftheirfailuretodo so
StudentswhohavenotmetSAPstandards,havevoluntarilywithdrawn,orhavebeenadministratively withdrawnfromaprogramatBHCLRmaybeeligibletoapplyforreentryaccordingtotherequirements foreachprogramofstudy Inadditiontomeetingallprogramapplicationrequirements,thefollowing timeframeswillbeadheredtowhenconsideringreentryapplicants
Academicprogresswillbereviewedattheendofeachsemester
Reentryoptionsandrequirementsareoutlinedwithinthiscatalog
TheFinancialAidSatisfactoryAcademicProgresspolicyislocatedintheFinancialAidportionofthe Catalog.
CAMPUS AND FACILITIES
AnimalsonCampus
Animalsarenotallowedonthecollegecampus,theclinicallaboratorysetting,andothercampus premises.Theexceptionisforserviceanimals.AccordingtoADAdefinitions,serviceanimalsmustbe canineswhoareunderthecontroloftheirhandleratalltimes,mustbehousebroken,andcannotbe disruptive.Serviceanimalswhodonotmeetthesecriteriawillberemovedfromthepremises.Handlers mayvoluntarilyregistertheirserviceanimalwithDisabilityServices. Seehttps://www.ada.gov/topics/service-animals/
Appropriateauthoritiesarenotifiedbycampussecurityofficerswhenanimalsarefoundin parkedmotorvehicles.Individualsbringinganimalsintothebuilding,whodonotmeettheserviceanimal criteriaabove,willbeaskedbyfacultyandstafftoremovetheanimalsfromthebuilding Securitywillbe notifiedifanimalsarenotremovedpromptly
CampusDescription
TheBHCLRcampusislocatedat11900ColonelGlennRoadinWestLittleRocknearInterstate430at exit4.Thecampusconsistsofthirteenacreswithonelargebuilding.Largeparkinglotssurroundthe buildingonthreesides.Completefacilitiesconsistingofqualityequipmentandteachingaidsareavailable andspecifictoeachprogram Thebuildingisincompliancewithallfederal,state,andlocallawsin regardtofire,building,sanitationcodesandAmericanDisabilityAct(ADA)requirements
CampusSecurity
TheBHpracticeandpolicyistodowhateverisnecessarytosafeguardpatients,employees,studentsand property.Toassistinenforcementofthispolicy,asecurityforceisemployed.Eachstudentshould immediatelyreporttothenearestclinicalsupervisor,instructor,orsecurityofficeranysuspiciousperson orcircumstance Studentsalsohelpbyobservingtherulesandregulationsofthevariousdepartmentswith regardtothepropersecurityofallBHfacilities Securitypersonnelareempoweredwiththeauthorityto inspectallpackages,parcels,sacks,andcontainersofvisitorsenteringorleavingBHpremises.Students arerequestedtocooperatewiththesecurityofficers.Whenitisnecessarytoleavethepremisesafterdark, ifpossible,leaveingroups.Ifleavingalone,callsecuritybycalling501-519-1282andrequestthat securitypatroltheareawherethecarisparked Eachstudentisadvisedtofollowgeneralsafetypractices
Securityandsecurityconcernsaretheresponsibilityoffaculty,staff,andstudentsatBHCLR.Securityis enhancedbysecurityofficersandtechnologicalsystemsatBHCLR.Policiesprovidedirectionforstudent protectionandsafety Anindividualobservedloiteringonornearthecollegecampus,oronpremises duringbuildingopenhours,withoutbusinesspurposes,isaskedtoleaveimmediately Refusaltoleave shallresultinaBaptistHealthsecurityofficerbeingcontactedimmediately Contactinformationfor securitypersonnel,helpfulhints,andrecentsecuritydatareportsareavailableontheBHCLRwebsite
ClassroomsandConferenceRooms
ProgramsofstudyarelocatedontheWestLittleRockcampuslocatedat11900ColonelGlennRoad.In someBHCLRprogramsofstudy,face-to-faceinstructionisutilizedinconjunctionwithdistance educationinstruction.DistanceeducationpracticesaredetailedintheacademicsectionoftheCatalogand inrespectivecoursedescriptions.Off-campusclinicalexperiencesareincludedinspecifiedcourses.
AdditionalspaceislocatedinBaptistHealthfacilitiesforinstructionandconferences.Buildingsand facilitiesareaccessibletoindividualswithdisabilities.Theskillslaboratoryisasimulatedhospitalsetting whereskillsarelearnedandpracticed Modernequipmentandsuppliesusedinhospitalcareareavailable forpracticingskillsandcompetencydevelopment Aportionoftheskillslaboratoryisdevotedto high-fidelitysimulation Thecollegehas12highfidelitysimulatorswithsupportingequipmentto facilitatestudentlearningincaringforclients
SeveraldedicatedconferenceroomsarelocatedontheBHCLRcampus Theroomsmaybescheduledfor bothfacultyandstudentmeetingpurposes
ChildrenonCampus
Childrenarenotallowedtoattendanylearningexperiencesorevents,unlesstheeventhasbeen designatedasafamilyevent.Childrenonthecollegecampusshouldbeaccompaniedbyanadultatall timesandmaynotbeleftunattendedintheparkinglotoranywhereoncampus Astudentwhobringsa childtoalearningexperiencewillbeaskedtoremovethechildfromthecampus Thestudentwillbe countedabsentduringthistime.Ifcoursemake-uptimeorworkisinvolved,themake-upfeepolicywill beapplied.Ifthebehaviorisrepeated,additionaldisciplinaryactionwillbetakenbyBHCLR.Thispolicy includeschildrenofstudents,familymembers,visitors,andemployees
ComputerLaboratory
Thelaboratoryaccommodates92studentsinvolvedwithtestingandotherlearningactivities Contemporaryaudiovisualresourcesareusedtoreinforceclassroomandclinicallearningandto supplementtheteachingofstudents
DrugFreeCampus
BHCLRisadrugfreecampus ItisthepolicyofBHCLRtopromoteasafe,healthyandproductive environmentfreefromtheinfluencesofdrugsandalcohol BHCLRstudentshavetherighttobeeducated inanenvironmentthatisfreeofdrugsandalcohol
BHCLRiscommittedtostrictlyenforceitsdrugandalcoholpolicyandtocomplywiththerequirements oftheDrug-FreeWorkplaceActof1988 ItistheexpectationofBHCLRthatallstudentsobeyapplicable local,stateandfederallawsandadheretothebehavioralstandardsregardingtheuseandabuseofalcohol andotherdrugs
Foradditionalinformationonchemicalsubstanceuseand/orabuse,pleaseseetheStudentConductand BehavioralExpectationssectionofthiscatalog
EmergencyManagement
TheBHCLREmergencyResponseManualidentifiesproceduresusedbytheEmergencyResponseTeam tocomprehensivelyaddressspecifiedemergencyconditions.Students,employees,visitors,andanyother individualsoncampusduringanemergencysituationareexpectedtoimmediatelycomplywiththe directionsoftheEmergencyResponseTeam.
FireEmergencyProcedures
1. Pullthenearestfirealarminthebuilding.
2. TheBaptistHealthoperatorwillnotifyallpartiesincludingtheLittleRockFireDepartment.
3. Securityofficersareresponsiblefordirectingstudentevacuationfromthebuildingtodesignated areas;
4. Faculty,staffandstudentsquietlyexitthebuildingandproceedtodesignatedareaindicatedunder EVACUATION;and
5 Noindividualreturnstothebuildingforanyreasonuntilthe"AllClear"signalisgiven
Firearms,Fireworks,Explosives,andWeapons
Possession,storage,oruseofweaponsincluding,butnotlimitedto,firearms,firearmammunition,air pistols,airrifles,fireworks,incendiarydevices,lockbladeorfixedbladekniveswithabladelengthof fourinchesorgreater,blackjacks,metalknuckles,tasersoranyothersuchoffensiveweaponsofany descriptionontheBHCLRcampusisprohibited
InclementWeatherandOtherCampusEmergencies
Thefollowingstatusesmaybeutilizedduringinclementweatherandotheremergencies.Allstatusesare communicatedviaemail,textandtheinstitutionalwebsite.Alleffortswillbemadetoannouncean InclementWeatherWatchby10:00PMtheeveningbeforeforecastedinclementweatherandannounceall otherstatusesby6:00AM.
InclementWeatherWatch:
InclementWeatherWatchesaredeclaredtheeveningbeforeforecastedinclementweather Noscheduled classes,skillslaboratoryorclinicallearningexperienceswillbeginbefore8:00AMthefollowingday ThisstatusallowstimeforBHCLRtomakeaninformeddecisionregardingtravelingconditions All effortswillbemadetoannouncethestatusofthecampusby6:00AMthefollowingday
DelayedOpening:
Classes,skillslaboratoryandclinicallearningexperiencesaredelayeduntil10:00AMorlater. Face-to faceexperiencesareexpectedbutaredelayed.Studentsmustchecktheirportalforadditional details.
AlternateMethodofInstruction(AMI)Day/CampusOpen:
Face-to-faceinstructionwilltransitiontovirtual/onlineinstruction Studentsmustchecktheirportalfor additionaldetails TheBHCLRcampusisopenforon-groundbusiness
AlternateMethodofInstruction(AMI)Day/CampusClosed:
Face-to-faceinstructionwilltransitiontovirtual/onlineinstruction.Studentsmustchecktheirportalfor additionaldetails.TheBHCLRcampusisnotopenforon-groundbusiness.
AllInstructionisCanceled/CampusClosed:
Intheeventthatallinstructioniscanceled,studentswillnotbecountedabsentandmake-upactivities willbescheduledatthediscretionoffaculty Nomakeupfeesareincurredbystudents TheBHCLR campusisnotopenforon-groundbusiness.
EarlyDismissal:
Intheeventthatweatherconditionsdeteriorateduringnormalbusinesshours,BHCLRmaymakethe decisiontoclosethecampusearly.Factoringintothisdecisionwillberoadconditionsandotherschool closuresintheLittleRockmetropolitanarea(Pulaski,Faulkner,Saline,LonokeandPerrycounties). Studentswillbedismissedfromtheclassroom,skillslaboratoryandclinicallearningexperiences.Inthe eventthatallface-to-faceinstructioniscanceled,studentswillnotbecountedabsentandmake-up activitieswillbescheduledatthediscretionoffaculty.Nomakeupfeesareincurredbystudents.The BHCLRcampuswillcloseforon-groundbusiness Intheeventofamorningdismissal,transitionto virtual/onlineinstructionfortheafternoonwillbeatthediscretionoftheprogramleadership
BHCLRencouragesemployeesandstudentstoexercisejudgmentduringemergencysituationsand takepersonalsafetyintoconsideration.
LearningResourceCenter
TheLearningResourceCenterisavailableforstudentuse.Studentshaveaccesstocomputers,the internet,andawidevarietyofcomputersoftwareprograms.TheLearningResourceCenterislocatedin Room1300ontheBHCLRcampus.
Lockers
StudentsontheBHCLRcampusmayrequestalockerthroughtheBusinessOffice.Alockisthestudent’s responsibility.BHCLRisnotresponsibleforitemsinlockersandwillcutlocksanddisposeoflocker contentsifitemsareleftinalockerafteranindividualisnolongerenrolledinaBHCLRprogramof study,oritemsareplacedinanunassignedlocker Ifaziptieisstillonalocker60daysafteralocker assignmenthasbeengiven,thelockerwillbeconsideredvacantandtheassignmentwillexpire.
Thecollegereservestherighttoexaminelockercontentsatanytimeforthefollowingreasonsandinthe describedmanner:
1. Routinehousekeepingandcleanliness:Suspicionofspoilingfoodandbeverages.Nobooksor personalbelongingswillberemoved.Obviouscontrabandwillbecalledtotheattentionof appropriateofficials
2 Search:Wherethereis"probablecause"tobelievetheviolationoffederal,stateorlocallawsor collegepolicieshasoccurredorisoccurring
3 AsearchisconductedbyBHsecurityofficersorofficialswithknowledgeoftheadministration
4 Policeofficers,withcourtapprovedsearchwarrants,maysearchlockersinthepresenceofa memberofadministration
5 Astudent/graduatemustemptythelockerandremovethelockupondiscontinuanceofstudy Itemsremaininginthelockerwillberemovedanddiscardedaftertwo(2)weeks
Loitering
AnyindividualobservedonBHCLRcampus,notwearinganIDbadgenordoinglegitimatebusinessshall beaskedtoleavethepremises RefusaltoleaveshallresultinaBaptistHealthsecurityofficerbeing contactedimmediatelyforassistanceinremovingtheindividual
LostandFound
ItemsfoundontheBHCLRcampusshouldbetakentothefrontreceptiondesk Itemsthatareunclaimed formorethan30daysbecomethepropertyofBHCLR
ParkingandDriving
GeneralpoliciesrelatedtoparkinganddrivingontheBHCLRcampusandaffiliatedclinicalproperties follow
1 ParkingspaceisprovidedforallBHCLRstudents Strictadherencetoparkingregulationsis expectedwithparkingdecalsclearlyshowingasrequired RulesforparkingatBHfacilitiesand contractingclinicalfacilitiesareprovidedbyfacultypriortothebeginningofaclinicallaboratory assignment
2 Parkingticketswillbeissuedforthefollowinginfractionsandwillcarryafine Finesmustbe paidwithinthirty(30)daysofissuancedate
Parkingdecalsnotvisibleornotdisplayed
Useoffalsedecal
Refusing,reusingordiscardingticket
Parkinginspacesdesignatedforotherpurposes
Parkinginundefinedspaces
Occupyingmorethanonespace
Blockingserviceloadingarea
3. Studentschoosingnottocomplywithparkingguidelineswillhavetheirparkingprivileges revokedand/ormotorvehicletowed.Thestudentwillbechargedforallassociatedexpenses.
4. Astudentparkingdecalmustbeaffixedanddisplayedonthemotorvehicleasdirectedby CampusSecurity.Scotchtapeddecalsorotheradhesivenotonthedecalarenotacceptable.
5. Campuswidemaximumdrivingspeedisten(10)mph;studentsobservedspeedingshallbe ticketed,finedandsubjecttocorrectiveaction.
6. Specialparkingprivilegesareprovidedonthefollowingbasis:
AccessibleParking-motorvehiclesmusthaveadisabilitylicenseplateorcard,whichisissued tothedriver,clearlyvisibleonthemotorvehicle.
VisitorOnly-employeesandstudentsarenotallowedtoparkinthevisitorsspaces.
Employee-of-the-Month–onafirstcome,firstservedbasis.
Allemployeesandstudentsarerequiredtocomplywithstateandcityordinancesandregulationsrelated toBaptistHealthparkinganddrivingpolicies
SeparateClassroomatBarrowRoadCenter
TheBHCLR-SchoolofOccupationalTherapyAssistantmaintainsaseparateclassroomlocatedinahouse attheBaptistHealthBarrowRoadCenter,900JohnBarrowRoad,LittleRock,AR,approximatelyfour milesfromtheBHCLRmaincampus Theseparateclassroomcontainsalltheamenitiesofaregular home,providingarealisticenvironmentforstudentsastheypracticeskillspertinenttotheprofessionof occupationaltherapy TheBarrowRoadCenterisincloseproximitytotheBHCLRmaincampus, allowingstudentstoaccessamenitiessuchasStudentServicesandfacultyofficeslocatedonthemain campus
StudentCenter
TheStudentCenter,locatedontheBHCLRcampus,isavailableforstudentstoeat,relax,study,and interactwithfellowstudents.ThecenterprovidestheSnaxCafé,vendingmachines,refrigerators,pool andpingpongtable,copymachines,computers,microwaveovensandastudyarea.
TobaccoFreeEnvironment
InaccordancewithArkansaslaw,Act134,theentireBaptistHealthorganization,buildings,parkinglots, carsonparkinglots,andBaptistHealthSupportCenter(BHSC),LittleRockcampusisatobaccofree environment Studentsareexpectedtoabidebypoliciesrelatedtoatobaccofreeenvironment
Disciplinarymeasuresand/orfinesaredeterminedwhenastudentchoosesnottocomplywiththeBaptist HealthNoSmokingPolicyandArkansasLaw.
Studentsareexpectedtodisplayappropriateon-stagebehaviorandmaybesubjecttocorrectiveactionfor smokingonprivatepropertyadjacenttoaBHCLRfacility.
SERVICES FOR ENROLLED AND PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS
AdministrativeServices
Thecollegeprovidesnumerousadministrativeservicesforstudents,formerstudents,graduatesand alumnimembers Administrativestaffstrivestoprovidethoseservicesandrequestsasquicklyas possible.Itisnotpossibletoprovideservicesondemand.Thestaffprocessesrequestssubmittedbyuse oftheAdministrativeServicesRequestForm,obtainedinanyStudentServicesOffice.Staffisavailable toprovideadditionalinformationandassistanceasneeded;requestswillbefilledwithinfive(5)working days
BreaksandMealTimes
Breaksandmealtimesarescheduledduringlearningactivities.Aclassroombreakistypicallyten minutesaftereachfiftyminutesofclassroominstructionandamealtimebreakistypicallyforty-five minutes.Classroombreaksandmealtimesarereflectedontherespectivecoursecalendar.Clinicalbreaks areassignedbytheclinicalinstructor,ProgramDirector,AssociateDean,Deanorpreceptorandarebased onestablishedpoliciesoftheclinicalagencyorpatientcareassignments.
CampusCommunication
TelephonesareprovidedintheBHCLRbuildingforstudentuse Thereisnocharge Emergency messagesarerelayeddirectlytothestudentifpossible Additionally,televisionmonitorsaremaintained forcommunication OfficialcommunicationstoapplicantsandstudentsmaybethroughemailorUS Mail
InformationrelatedtoBHCLRclassorcampusactivitiesispostedondesignatedtelevisionmonitors No signsorpostersarepermittedonpainted,glassorwoodensurfaces TheDeanofBusinessAffairsand CollegeOperationsordesigneemustapproveanythingotherthanofficialcollegepostingsontheBHCLR campus,includingthemainlobby BHCLRadministrationreservestherighttoremoveany communicationorposting
Newandrevisedpoliciesaredistributedviaelectronicmailnotification Thisdistributionservesas officialnotificationuntilnewpoliciesarepublishedinthenextprintingoftheofficialcollegedocuments and/orpublications.
CounselingServices
Academic,personal,andspiritualcounselingareavailabletoallenrolledstudentsatBHCLR. AppointmentsareavailablebycontactingtheBHCLRAcademic&SpiritualCounselorat501-202-7721 Hospitalchaplains,faculty,andadministrationserveasadditionalresourcesforstudents Academic advisingisprovidedbyprogramfacultyandProgramDirectors/AssociateDeans Thecounseling relationshipandinformationresultingfromconversationsareconfidential Whenthementalorphysical healthofastudentorapatientisatriskorthereputationofBHCLRorBHisatstake,appropriate authoritiesandprofessionalsshallbecontacted
Thecounselingphilosophy,purpose,expectedoutcomes,studentsatisfaction,andresourcesfollow
Philosophy - Counseling is founded on the philosophy of human relationships This philosophyincludes the belief that every individual has the potential capacity for growth and development; that observed human behavior may stem from human needs, experiences or conflicts; that human conduct can be motivated and directed through understanding, acceptance, and respect; thateachpersonhasarighttobe heardwithoutpreconceivedvaluejudgments;andthateachpersonhastherighttoself-determination
Purpose - Offer assistance for students’ optimum personal and professional development in order to be useful,well-adjustedcitizensofsocietyandmembersofachosenprofession.
ThecounselingprogramsatBHCLRhaveseveralexpectedoutcomes
Students develop personally by increased individual awareness ofattributes,personalvalues,aspirations, and areas of needed improvement; clarify personal values, establish goals, and formulate future plans; explore problem situations and consider alternatives and, when possible, achieve a satisfactory coping level
Studentsacceptresponsibilityforconductandoutcomesofpersonalandprofessionallife
Students are provided the opportunity to provide data related to their level of satisfaction with the counselingprogram
Resources are available to studentsforassistanceinachievingoptimumpersonalgrowthandprofessional development TheseresourcesincludeBHCLR’sDirectorofCounseling&AcademicServices ,facultymembers,BaptistHealthPastoralCareDepartment,andcommunityagenciesandgroups
DisabilityServices
BHCLRrecognizesandcomplieswiththeAmericanswithDisabilitiesActof1990(ADA)andSection 504oftheRehabilitationActof1973whichprohibitsdiscriminationagainstindividualswithdisabilities. ForthepurposesofBHCLRcompliance,a“qualifiedindividualwithadisability”isonewho,withor withoutreasonableaccommodationsormodifications,meetstheessentialeligibilityrequirementsfor participationintheprogram.Itistheresponsibilityoftheapplicantorstudenttoprovidethenecessary officialrecordsanddocumentationtoDisabilityServicesinatimelymannerorassoonastheneedforan accommodationisevident.
EssentialfunctionstandardsarepublishedintheprogramsectionsoftheBHCLRCatalog.
Reasonableaccommodationsforapplicantsandstudentswithdocumenteddisabilitiesaremade,pursuant tofederalandstatelaws Anyapplicantorstudentwithadisabilitywhoneedsaccommodationsmust providethenecessaryofficialrecordsanddocumentationtoDisabilityServicesinatimelymanneroras soonastheneedforanaccommodationisevident Theappropriatecollegeofficialshallmakethe determinationregardingreasonableaccommodations
BHCLRpersonnelareavailabletoadviseandcounselapplicantsandstudentswhoqualifyunderthe ADA. Torequestaccommodations,studentsshouldprovidecurrentdocumentationthatincludes:
● Aclearandcurrentdiagnosticstatementidentifyingthedisability,dateofthecurrentdiagnostic evaluation,andthedateoftheoriginaldiagnosis;
● Adescriptionofthediagnosticcriteriaand/ordiagnostictest(s)used;
● Adescriptionofthecurrentfunctionalimpactofthedisability;
● Treatments,medications,andassistivedevices/servicescurrentlyprescribedorinuse;
● Adescriptionoftheexpectedprogressionand/orstabilityoftheimpactofthedisabilityover time;
● Resultsofevaluationsandrequested/suggestedaccommodations;
● Thecredentialsofthediagnosingprofessional;and
● Anyadditionalinformationwhichwouldhelpsupportandidentifytheneedforrequested academicaccommodations.
FamilyEducationalRightsandPrivacyAct(FERPA)Information
TheFamilyEducationalRightsandPrivacyAct(FERPA)isafederallawdesignedtoprotecttheprivacy ofthestudent’seducationalrecords.Studenteducationalrecordsareconsideredconfidentialandmaynot bereleasedtoanyoneotherthanthestudentwithoutthewrittenconsentofthestudent;thisincludesthe student’sparentsand/orspouse Someinformation,termed‘directoryinformation’maybereleased withoutthestudent’swrittenpermission DirectoryinformationatBHCLRmayincludeastudent’s name,address,phonenumber,datesofattendance,degreesreceived,majorprogram,e-mailaddress,etc (seeBHCLRCatalogforafulllistofdirectoryinformation) Studentsdohavearighttorequestthat directoryinformationbewithheldasconfidential Therequestwillbehonoredforonefullyear Anew requestshouldbesubmittedeachyear
Theformtoreleaseinformationtosomeoneotherthanastudentorwithholdthedisclosureofdirectory informationisavailableinStudentServicesandontheinstitutionalwebsite
BaptistHealthCollegeLittleRock(BHCLR)recordsrelatedtoapplicants,students,non-graduates,and graduatesaresecured,maintainedandmanagedasconfidentialdocuments.BHCLRcomplieswithall regulationsadministeredbytheUSDepartmentofEducation,FamilyPolicyComplianceOffice(FERPA office),theVeteransAdministration,theInternalRevenueService,UnitedStatesPublicHealthService, theStateDepartment,andallinstitutionalandprogrammaticaccreditingbodies.
AllinformationreceivedbecomesthepropertyofBHCLR.Access,bythestudentorgraduate,toany portionoftheStudentRecordisrequestedinwriting AccesstotheStudentRecordmaybeextendedtoa partyofthestudent’schoosingaccordingtoFERPAguidelines Accesswillbemadepossibleduringa scheduledappointmentwiththeRegistrar
Aschoolhastherighttorefuseastudentaccesstothefollowingcontents:
1 FinancialStatementofparents;exceptionallowedifwrittenpermissionisgrantedbytheparents orguardian
2 Lettersandstatementsofrecommendationforwhichthestudentwaivedrightofaccess
AschooldisclosesaStudentRecordtothefollowing:
1 Toschoolofficialswhohavealegitimateeducationalinterestintherecord Aschoolofficialisa personemployedinanadministrative,supervisory,instructional,orsupportstaffposition,a personemployedbyorundercontracttoperformaspecialtask,suchastheattorneyorauditor A legitimateeducationalinterestexistsiftheofficialis:performingataskthatisspecifiedinhisor herpositiondescriptionorbyacontractagreement;performingataskrelatedtoastudent’s education;performingataskrelatedtothedisciplineofthestudent
2 Toofficialsofanotherschool,uponwrittenrequestbythestudent
3 TocertainofficialsoftheUS DepartmentofEducation,stateandlocaleducationalauthorities,in connectionwithapprovaloraccreditationandcertainstateorfederallysupportededucational programs
4 Inconnectionwiththestudent’srequestforreceiptoffinancialaid,asnecessarytodetermine eligibility,amountorconditionsofthefinancialaid,ortoenforcethetermsandconditionsofthe aid
5 Tocomplywithajudicialorderoralawfullyissuedsubpoena
6 Tonecessarypartiesiftheinformationisneededtoprotectthehealthandsafetyofthestudentor otherindividuals,orinaccordancewiththePatriotAct
7 Tootherswhohaveaverified"NeedtoKnow"
FERPA/StudentRecords:Correction
Astudenthastherighttorequestthatrecordsbecorrectedthathe/shebelievesareinaccurate,misleading, orinviolationofprivacyrights.Thefollowingprocessisprovided.
Astudentmayasktheschooltoamendafile,andinsodoing,identify,inwriting,therecordrequested tobechangedandspecifytheinaccuraciesormisleadinginformation.
Theschoolmaygranttherequestormaydecidenottodoso.Ifitdecidesnotto,theschoolwillnotify thestudentandadvisehim/herofthedecisionandadvisehim/heroftherighttochallengethe informationbelievedtobeinaccurate,misleading,orinviolationofthestudent’srights.
Uponrequest,theschoolshallarrangeforahearingandnotifythestudent,reasonablyinadvance,ofthe date,place,andtimeofthehearing.
Thehearingshallbeconductedbyahearingofficerwhoisadisinterestedparty;however,thehearing officermaybeanofficialofBHCLR.Thestudentshallbeaffordedafullandfairopportunitytopresent evidencerelevanttotheissuesraisedintheoriginalwrittenrequesttoamendthestudent’srecordorfile
Theschoolshallprepareawrittendecisionbasedontheevidencepresentedandthedecisionrationale Iftheschooldecidesnottogranttherequest,itwillnotifythestudentthathe/shehasarighttoplacein thefileastatementcommentingonthechallengedinformationand/orastatementsettingforthreasons disagreeingwiththedecision
Thestudent’sstatementshallbemaintainedaspartofthefilealongwiththecontestedportionofthe file
Iftheschooldecidestogranttherequest,itwillamendthefileandnotifythestudent,inwriting,thatthe filehasbeenamended
1 Theentirestudent’sacademichistoryisreflectedonthetranscript
2 Theacademichistoryincludesfinalgradesandcreditsbasedontheory,clinicallaboratory,and skillslaboratory,asdeemedbyeachprogram’srequirements;generaleducationcoursesthatare requiredforaparticularprogram;andcreditbyexamorvalidationcoursesifapplicable
3 Generaleducationcoursesmaybeacceptedastransfercreditsasrequiredbyaparticular program Nocoursesoffewersemestercredithoursthanthoserequiredforaparticularprogram willbeaccepted Coursestakenonaquartersystemwillbeevaluatedonacasebycasebasis All transfercoursesmusthaveanassignedgradeof“C”orhigher
4 Anystudentwithanincompletecourserequirementattheendofthecoursewillbegivenan“I” The“I”willbechangedtoan“F”afteraperiodof6monthsunlessotherwisespecified
5 Ifacourseisrepeated,theinitialattemptisforgiven Theinitialattemptisrecordedonthe transcriptandthegradeissurroundedbyparentheses.Thegradefortheinitialattemptina repeatedcourseisnotcalculatedintheGPA,CGPAorinthecredithours.Thelatestattemptata coursewillbecalculatedintheGPA,CGPAandthecredithours.
6. PossibleTranscriptGradesandGradeValuePoint
7 StudentswhovoluntarilywithdrawfromacoursewillreceiveaWforthatcourse Student voluntarywithdrawalsarestudentinitiated Studentswhoarewithdrawnfromacoursefor academicoradministrativereasonswillreceiveaWXforthecourse Theappropriatecollege officialinitiatesadministrativewithdrawals SeedeadlinedatesontheAcademicCalendar locatedintheCatalogandontheBHCLRwebsite
8. CalculatingGradePointAverage(GPA)andCumulativeGradePointAverage(CGPA)
SemesterGradePointAverageCalculation
ThesemesterGPAstatisticreflectsallBHCLRcoursegradesandgeneraleducationcoursegrades duringaparticulartimeframethatarerequiredinaparticularprogram.ThesemesterGPAis calculatedattheendofeachsemester.
CumulativeGradePointAverageCalculation
ThecumulativeGPAstatisticreflectsallBHCLRcoursegradesthatthestudenthascompleted. ThecumulativeGPAmayalsoincluderequiredgeneraleducationcoursegradesdependingonthe programofstudy.
GradePointAverageComputation
Eachlettergradeassignedtoastudentisassignedapointvalue.Gradepointsforeachcoursecan bedeterminedbymultiplyingthenumberofpointsthegradeisworthbythenumberofcredit
hoursthecoursecarries.Anassignedgradeofan“A”(worthfourpoints)forathree-credithour courseisworth12valuepoints.Anassignedgradeofa“B”(worththreepoints)forathree-credit hourcourseisworth9valuepoints
GPAsaredeterminedbyaddingthetotalvaluepointsforallcoursesanddividingbythetotal numberofcredithoursattemptedinthesameperiodoftime AllGPAsareroundedtothe hundredthsplace
9 Abbreviationofcoursetitlereflectstheprofessionalmajorordisciplinetobestudied BHCLRCourseCodes
MLS MedicalLaboratoryScience
NM NuclearMedicine
NSG RegisteredNursing
BOTA OccupationalTherapyAssistant
PCT PatientCareTechnician
PNSG PracticalNursing
RADG Radiography
SLPT SleepTechnology
ST SurgicalTechnology
SPorSPRN SpiritualPerspectives
UniversityofArkansas-PulaskiTechnicalCollegeCourseCodes:
ENGL English
BIOL Biology
SOCI Sociology
PSYC Psychology
HLSC/HEAL
HealthSciences/Nutrition
CHEM Chemistry
CIS/CPSI ComputerConcepts
MATH Mathematics
10. Thecoursetitle,description,andnumbersequencereflectthenatureofthespecificcontent, frequencyofclassofferings,professionalmajor,classificationofthestudent,andthecredithour valueofthecourse.Thenumberingsystemforcoursesinaprogramofstudyofferedprovidesthe followinginformation:thefirstnumberisthecurriculumlevelofstudy;thesecondisthecourse code;andthethirdandfourthnumbersarethenumberofcredithours.
11 Anestablishedminimumisutilizedwhencalculatingcredithoursforallcoursesofferedat BHCLR:
Theory: one(1)credithour=15clockhours
SkillsLaboratory(SL):one(1)credithour=30clockhours
ClinicalLaboratory:one(1)credithour=45-60clockhours(programspecific)
FERPA/StudentRecords:Transcripts
1 OfficialtranscriptsmustberequestedthroughtheNationalStudentClearinghouse
2 UnofficialtranscriptsarefreeofchargeandmayberequestedthroughtheBusinessOffice
3 Additionalinformationisavailableat https://wwwbhclredu/academics/registrar/requesting-a-transcript/
4 Officialtranscriptsissued,upongraduation,torespectiveboardsoragenciesforlicensure, certificationorregistrypurposeswillbefreeofchargetograduatingstudents
5. BHCLRacademictranscriptsaremaintainedindefinitely.
6. BHCLRreservestherighttodenytranscriptsorcopiesofdocumentsifthestudenthasanunpaid financialobligationtoBaptistHealthorBHCLR
FitnessCenter
StudentsaswellasemployeesareeligibletojointheBHFitnessCenter Amembershipfeeischarged CallthefitnessCoordinatorat501-202-7628formoreinformation
Food
Studentsmaypurchasemealsatthehospitalcafeterias,BHCLRSnaxCafé,andnearbyrestaurants Salads,sandwiches,juices,sodas,andothersnacksareavailableintheSnaxCaféandstudentcenter If studentsordermealstobedeliveredtoBHCLR,theyaresolelyresponsibleforthedeliveryandpick-up arrangementswiththevendor
GrievanceProcedure
BHCLRrecognizesthatbothstudentsandcollegeofficialshaverightsandresponsibilitiesthroughoutthe educationalprocess.Thecollegesetsforththefollowinggrievanceprocedureforenrolledstudents.A grievanceisdefinedbythecollegeasanofficialstatementofcomplaintoversomethingbelievedtobe wrongorunfair;orarequestforreliefbaseduponsignificantextenuatingcircumstancesoutsidethe student’scontrolandcommunicatedinaccordancewithCollegepolicies/procedures/guidelines.The grievanceprocessisgroundedintheconceptsofresponsibilityandfairnesstothestudent,faculty, classmates,therespectiveschoolofenrollmentandBaptistHealthasawhole,whilealsoconsidering publicprotectionandtheinterestsoffutureemployers ThegoaloftheGrievanceProcedureistoresolve issuesinafairandexpeditiousmanneratthelowestlevelofauthority
Ifanenrolledstudentperceivesthattheyhaveagrievance,asdefinedbyBHCLR,theyshouldinitiatethe followingprocedure First,thestudentshoulddiscusstheconcernopenlyanddirectlywiththe Course/SemesterLeaderwithintheNursingprogramsandfacultywithinAlliedHealthprograms. Many concernscanbeclarifiedandresolvedatthisinformalLevel Ifasatisfactoryresolutiondoesnotresult fromthedirectdiscussion,aformalgrievancemaybeinitiatedinaccordancewiththisGrievance Procedure.
TheGrievanceProceduremustbeinitiatedinwritingbytheenrolledstudentontheGrievanceRequest formwhichcanbeobtainedfromtherespectivecourseleader/semesterleader/programdirector.Theform shouldbesubmittedbythestudentdirectlyaffectedwithinfive(5)businessdaysoftheaggrieved incidentorwithinfive(5)businessdaysofpostingoftheaggrievedgradeinquestionbacktothe respectivecourseleader/semesterleader/programdirector.
ThefollowingaretheLevelsoftheformalGrievanceProcedureandthedesignatedBHCLR representativeateachlevel:
LEVELONE[AssistantProfessor(courselead)orProgramDirector/AssociateDean]
LEVELTWO[DeanofNursingorDeanofAlliedHealth]
LEVELTHREE[President/Panel]
ThePresidentwillassignanon-votingGrievancePanelFacilitatorwhowillconveneaGrievancePanel. TheGrievancePanelwillbecomposedofthreefacultymembers,astudentrepresentative,andone representativeoftheadministrative/studentservicesstaff **Nofacultymember(s)assignedtothe student’sprogram/trackwillbeeligibletoserveontheGrievancePanel Nostudentenrolledinthe grievingstudent’scurrentprogramandsemesterofprogressionwillbeeligibletoserveontheGrievance Panel ThePanelwillgatherappropriateinformationandmayconductinterviewsinitsdiscretion The Panelwillreachamajoritydecision,whichdecisionshallbefinal
AllgrievancesshallprogressthrougheachleveloftheformalGrievanceprocessinatimelymanner:
● TheCollegeshallheartheGrievanceandrenderitsdecisionforformalgrievancesatLevelOne andLevelTwoontheBHCLRGrievanceOutcomeformwithinfive(5)businessdaysofits receiptofthegrievanceorappealofthegrievance
● Uponthestudent’sappealtoLevelThreetheCollegeshallheartheGrievanceandrenderits decision,withinten(10)businessdaysofitsreceiptoftheappealofthegrievance
● Allgrievanceproceedingsshallbeclosed;onlythestudentandBHCLRrepresentativesmaybe present *
● Oncethestudentisnotifiedinwritingofthedecisionatalevelofthegrievanceprocedurethe studentwillhavethree(3)businessdaystoappealinwritingtothedesignatedBHCLR representativeatthenextlevel,ifthestudentchooses
● ExceptionstoanytimeframesintheGrievanceProceduremustbenotedinthegrievancefile.
Ateachgrievancelevel,theCollegeofficial(s)willhavetwo(2)outcomeoptions:
1.Denythegrievanceoraffirmthelowerleveldenialofthegrievance,ifapplicable;or
2 Upholdthegrievance,withreliefprovidedasdetailedinwriting
Ateachgrievancelevel,thestudentwillhavetwo(2)responseoptions:
1 Acceptthedecisionandendthegrievanceprocedure,or
2.Appealthegrievancetothenextlevel.
TheGrievanceProcedureiscompleteandallstepsandavailableremediesexhaustedattheconclusionof theLevelThreeGrievancepanelhearingoratanypointatwhichthestudentacceptsrelief. Thereisno furtherappealavailabletothestudentwithinBHCLR.
*IfaBHCLRemployeeinvolvedintheGrievanceProcedureisoutoftheofficeforanextendedtime period,adesigneewillbeassignedbythePresident.
**FortheSchoolofRadiography,allPanelmemberswillbeexternaltotheRadiographyprogram
Holidays/Breaks/Vacation
BHCLRobservesthefollowingseven(7)holidays:NewYear’sDay,MartinLutherKingJr.Day, MemorialDay,FourthofJuly,LaborDay,ThanksgivingDayandthedayafter,andChristmasDay See academiccalendarforadditionalinformation
JobPlacementAssistance
BHCLRtakesprideinthestrongjobplacementratesforeachprogramofstudy.Availablejobsareposted onrespectiveprogrambulletinboardsoremailedtoenrolledstudentsbytherespectiveProgramDirector, AssociateDeanorDean.EmploymentopportunitiesthroughBaptistHealtharesharedthroughtheBaptist HealthWebsiteaswellastheBaptistHealthRecruitmentoffice BHCLRdoesnotguaranteeemployment foranygraduate
Registration
NewStudents: Onceanapplicanthasbeenacceptedtoaprogramofstudy,registrationforanincoming studentoccurswhenthestudentsubmitsaregistrationformandpaysthe$100registrationfee Students willbeenrolledintheappropriatecoursesbytheRegistrar
ReturningStudents: StudentscontinuingstudyatBHCLRwillberegisteredautomaticallybythe Registrarfortheupcomingsemester.
ReentryStudents: Studentsselectedforreentrymayberequiredtosubmitenrollmentinformation, backgroundscreeningsandaregistrationfee.Reentrystudentswillbeenrolledintheappropriatecourses bytheRegistrar.
ReleaseofInformation
BHCLRwillreleasedocumentsasneededbyclinicalaffiliates,enrichmentsitesandemployersforjob placement. BHCLRmayrequestverificationsfromathirdpartyregardingjobplacement.Thesereleases andrequestsmayoccurbefore,duringandafterenrollmentandmayincludepersonallyidentifiable information,employmentinformation,backgroundandhealthinformation.
SpiritualGrowthatBHCLR
BHCLRoffersavarietyofopportunitiesbywhichastudentmayenrichandmaintainspiritualhealth. ChapelsarelocatedinallBHhospitalsandonthecollegecampus AnAcademic&SpiritualCounseloris availabletostudents
BHCLRrecognizesthathealthcareismuchbroaderanddeeperthantreatingonlythebody.BHCLRseeks toteachatotalhealthcareapproachthroughthecoursecontent:"SpiritualPerspectivesinHealthcare." Thisone-credithourcourseisarequirementforeachstudentduringenrollmentatBHCLR Thecontentis Christian-basedandseekstocreateawarenessandunderstandingabout:(1)one’sownbeliefsystem,(2) thespiritualneedsofpatients,(3)worldreligionsasrelatedtothehealthcaresetting,and(4) methodologiesofspiritualcareforpatients.BHCLRbelievesspiritualcareisnotjustanotheroption; rather,spiritualcareisapriorityintheeducationofhealthcareprofessionals
StudentDiscounts
AstudentreceivesthesamediscountasanemployeeonpurchasesmadeintheBHMedicalTowersDrug StoreandatsomeBHcafeterias Discountsdonotapplytowardthepurchaseofbooks,courserequired equipmentandmaterials,saleitems,fooditems,magazinesorpurchasesoflessthanone(1)dollar WearingofindividualstudentIDBadge,accordingtodresscodeguidelines,isrequiredtoreceive discounts CafeteriadiscountsareatthediscretionofeachBHrespectivehospitalandotherclinical facilities
StudentGovernment
Studentsmayhavetheopportunitytoparticipateintheirclassstudentgovernment Thecollegesupports thisactivityforstudentleadershipdevelopment Thereisnochargeformembershiporparticipation
StudentHealthPracticesatBHCLR
Allstudentsarestronglyrecommendedtohavepersonalhealthinsurancewhileenrolledasastudentat BHCLR Manyaffordableoptionsexistforstudents Forinformationonsomeoftheoptions,pleasevisit thefollowingwebsitesorcontactStudentServices
TheEatonAgency 888-608-1541
wwwarkbluecrosscom
EJ Smith&Associates 847-564-3660 wwwejsmithcom
Ifastudentneedsmedicaltreatmentduringaneducationalexperience,thestudentisresponsibleforany expensesrelatedtothetreatment BHMC-LROccupationalHealthwillprovidetheinitialtreatmentfora studentwithaneedlestick Anyadditionalmedicaltreatmentneededbyastudentwillbeatthestudent’s expense BHCLRmayrequireamedicalclearancefromastudentafteraninjuryorillnessinorderto attendlearningexperiences
AfreementalhealthresourceisavailabletostudentsthroughtheSouthwestEmployeeAssistance Program(SWEAP)providedbyBaptistHealth Studentsareeligibleforfourfreevisitsperissue They maybereachedat800.777.1797.
Allstudentsarestronglyrecommendedtohavepersonalliabilityinsurancewhileenrolledasastudentat BHCLR. Manyaffordableoptionsexistforstudents. Forinformationonsomeoftheoptions,pleasevisit thefollowingwebsites:
www.hpso.com www.nso.com www.americanprofessional.com
Studentsaretoreportanyaccidentorincident,andallbloodandmucosaexposures,nomatterhowminor. Theincidentmustbereportedtothefacultymember,ProgramDirector,AssociateDean,Dean,orclinical preceptorimmediately.Studentswillberequiredtocompletea Student Incident or Injury Report.
Theinfluenzaimmunizationisrequiredannuallyforallenrolledstudents,oramedicalexemptionmustbe submittedandapprovedbyBHMC-LREmployeeHealth.
StudentProfessionalDevelopmentandCommunityService
BHCLRpromotesthedevelopmentofstudentsinordertoassumetheroleofavalues-driven,healthcare professional Thestudentisguidedinbuildingcharacteristicsassociatedwithprofessionalpracticeand beingacontributingmemberofthecommunity Someimportantaspectsofthatdevelopmentinclude:the valuesofhonesty,service,stewardship,performanceandrespect;thesocialattributesofattitudeand teamwork;andthepersonalcharacteristicsofethicalconductandmoralcharacter.
Severalprofessionalorganizationsareavailabletofacilitatestudentprofessionaldevelopmentand preparationforprofessionalpractice.Eachstudentisencouragedtoselectanorganizationand becomeanactivemember.Inaddition,someBHCLRprogramsrequirethestudenttobea participantmemberintherespectiveprofessionalorganization.
BaptistHealthsupportsblooddriveswhicharesponsoredbytheArkansasBloodInstitute Studentsare giventheopportunitytoparticipate. Blooddonationisconsideredtobeacommunityservice.
Aspartofpersonalandprofessionalstudentdevelopment,someprogramsrequirestudentstoparticipate incommunityhealthorganizationprojectsbyusingtheirtalentsandstrengthsinaneffectiveandefficient manner
StudentRecruitment
BHCLRhasafulltimeStudentRecruitmentCoordinatorwhoseprimaryfunctionistorecruitqualified applicantsforeachBHCLRprogramofstudythroughouttheyear.TheStudentRecruitmentCoordinator isavailabletoattendvariousacademicandciviceventsthroughoutArkansas.TheStudentRecruitment Coordinatorhostsspecialeventsatspecifiedtimesduringtheyear,inadditiontovisitingcampusesand businesses Prospectivestudentsandprofessionalsareencouragedtovisitthecampustomeetfacultyand staff,learnspecificinformationabouttheirprogramofinterest,andtourthecampus.Individual appointmentsareavailablebycontactingtheStudentRecruitmentCoordinatorat(501)202-7951or study@bhclr.edu
STUDENT CONDUCT AND BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS
AcademicDishonesty
AcademicdishonestyisindirectoppositiontotheBaptistHealthCodeofEthicalConductandtheBaptist HealthValues. Academicdishonestyofanytypeisunacceptableandwillresultincorrectiveaction,upto andincludingdismissal. Academicdishonestymayinclude,butisnotlimitedto,cheating,plagiarism, fabrication,andunauthorizedcollaborationtogainanacademicadvantage. Allcollegeassignmentsmust reflectastudent’sownworkandavoidimproperlyusinganotherindividual’sintellectualpropertyand/or ArtificialIntelligence(AI),suchas,butnotlimitedto,ChatGPT.
Plagiarismisthepracticeoftakingorsubmittingtheworkofanotherasone’sownwithoutproper acknowledgment;therefore,astudentwhofailstogiveappropriatecreditforideasormaterialtakenfrom another,whetherfellowstudent,otherorresourcewriters,isguiltyofplagiarism
Cheatingisdishonestyofanykindonexaminationsandwrittenassignmentssuchas:unauthorized possessionofcourseexaminations,possessingnotesorothercuingsuchasinformationfromAIor electronicdevicesduringanexamination,obtaininginformationduringanexaminationfromanother student(includesbutnotlimitedtolookingat/onanswersheetofanotherstudent,textmessagingandso forth),orassistingotherstocheat Completehonestyisrequiredinthepresentationofallcoursework Thisappliestoexaminations,writtenandcomputerizedwork,reports,papersandanyothercourse activities
AccidentorInjuryReporting
Studentsaretoreportanyaccidentorincidentandallbloodandmucosaexposures,nomatterhowminor Theincidentmustbereportedtothefacultymember,ProgramDirector,AssociateDean,Deanorclinical preceptorimmediately Studentswillberequiredtocompletea Student Incident or Injury Report
ApproachtoStudentSituationsofMajorImportance
Thecollegeinvestigatesandtakesactioninthefollowingnon-inclusivestudentsituations:
1 healthstatus,conduct,attitudeandacademicperformance, 2 non-compliancewithcollegeandprogrampolicies, 3 arrest, 4 legalindictment, 5 investigationrelatedtocriminalactivityandactivewarrants, 6 conviction,orpleaof"NoloContendere",
7. imprisonment, 8. expressedthreatstodoharmtoanother, 9 falsificationofapplicationeithertoaprogramortoBHCLR, 10 anyothernon-exemplificationbehaviorreflectedineithertheBHCodeofEthical Conduct,policies,lawfulregulation,orstatuteorreportofharassmentorabuse
ArtificialIntelligence
AIreferstoanartificialintelligencetechnologythatsynthesizesnewversionsoftext,audio,orvisual imageryfromlargebodiesofdatainresponsetouserprompts AImodelscanbeusedinstand-alone applications,suchasChatGPTorBard
Personalelectronicdevices(PEDs)areportable,battery-powereddevicesusedforcommunication,data processing,andentertainment
BHCLRadministrationandfacultyhaveauthoritytoestablishguidelinesfortheuseofAIandpersonal electronicdeviceswithinallBHCLRfacilities ThisauthorityextendstoanylocationontheBHCLR campus,allBaptistHealth(BH)oraffiliatedclinicalfacilities,andanylocationutilizedforBHCLR learningormeetingpurposes
1. UseofAIintheclassroomsetting:
a. UseofAI,includingbutnotlimitedtosmartglasses,intheclassroomsettingis prohibited. Studentswishingtoaudiorecordalecturemustreceivepriorapprovalfrom thefacultyandmustutilizeastandardrecordingdevicethatdoesnothaveAIfeatures
b IffacultywishtouseAIduringselectivelearningexperiences,suchusewillbedefined bythefacultyandwillapplyonlytothatdefinedexperience Facultyhavetheauthority todefineacceptableuseofAIaswellastheauthoritytorequirestudentstodiscontinue useofAIatanytime
c UseofAIduringquizzesandexamsisstrictlyprohibited
2 UseofAIintheskillslabsetting
a Becausetheskillslabsettingispreparingstudentsfortheclinicalsetting,theuseofAIis prohibitedwhileintheskillslabandduringskillslablearningexperiences
3 UseofAIintheclinicalsetting:
a UseofanyAIintheclinicalsetting,includingsimulationsettings,isprohibited
b Theclinicalsettingisdefinedasanywhereonthepremisesoftheclinicalsite,including butnotlimitedtopatientcareareas,visitingareas,cafeteria,breakrooms,nursesstations, etc
c StudentsareprohibitedfromusingAItogenerateorcompleteanyclinicaldocumentation includinghistoryandphysicalsandanyotherpatientrecords. Studentclinical documentationmustbedirectlyauthoredbythestudent.
4. UseofAIforcoursework:
a. AImaybeusedforassignmentsatthediscretionofthefacultyandmustfollow guidelinesassetforthbythefacultyincluding 1.AcknowledgeduseofAItocompletetheassignmentand 2.CitationofAIsourcesusedfortheassignment.
b. Studentsaresolelyresponsibleforreliability,accuracyandqualityofanyinformation obtainedfromAI.
5. Studentsarerequiredtoadheretotheguidelinesoutlinedinthispolicyaswellasanyotherform ofinstructionprovidedbyfacultyorBHCLRacademicleaders. Failuretodosocanresultin disciplinaryaction
PersonalElectronicDevices
1 Personalelectronicdevicesmayneverbeusedtocapture,storeortransmitprotectedhealth information Studentswhoviolatethispolicyaresubjecttocorrectiveactionuptoandincluding immediatedismissal
2 Theutilizationofpersonalelectronicdevicestoexhibitortransmittofellowstudents,faculty,or staffofBHCLRmaterialsdeemedobscene,offensive,orsexuallysuggestive,includingtext messages,photographs,orvideos,isstrictlyforbidden Anystudentfoundtobeinviolationof thispolicywillbesubjecttocorrectiveactionuptoandincludingimmediatedismissal
3 AnyBHCLRorBHemployeehastheauthorityanddiscretiontorefusetobeaudioorvideo recordedorinsituationswhereaudioorvideorecordingisinprogresstorequirethatitbe discontinued ThisauthorityextendstoanylocationontheBHCLRcampus,allBaptistHealth (BH)oraffiliatedclinicalfacilities,andanylocationutilizedforBHCLRlearningormeeting purposes
4 Studentsarenotpermittedtousepersonalelectronicdevicestocapturephotosorvideo/audio recordingsofotherindividuals,includingBHCLRemployeesandstudents,withouttheirconsent
DisciplineAssociatedwithMisuse
MisuseofAItoolsorpersonalelectronicdevicesmayresultincorrectiveactionuptoandincluding immediatedismissal.
Attendance
Regularandpromptattendanceatallscheduledlearningexperiencesisexpectedinordertomeetthe objectives/outcomesofeachrequiredcourseinthecurriculum.Studentsarerequiredtoprovidetheirown transportationforalllearningexperiences.
Anabsenceoffive(5)consecutiveinstructiondayswithoutnotificationtocoursefacultymayresultin AdministrativeWithdrawalofthestudentbythecollege.
Astudentabsentfromclassroomorscheduledclinicallearningexperiencesforthree(3)ormore instructiondaysbecauseofahealthproblemthatrequiresmedicalinterventionmustprovidecourse facultyawrittenclearancefromthephysicianpriortoresumingstudy.
Ifabsenceisrelatedtoamedicaltreatment(order)byalicensedpractitioner,thestudentisrequiredto notifytherespectivecourseinstructorregardingtheplanneddateofreturntostudy. Inaddition,an absencecreatedbyaphysician’sorderrequiresawrittenclearancefromthatphysicianbeforethestudent resumesscheduledlearningexperiences
Thestudentmustsubmitawrittenstatementtothecourseinstructorpriortoreturningtoscheduledclass, clinicalorlearningactivity Ifsodetermined,thestatementmustalsoreflectanylimitationsor restrictions Studentswithstatedlimitationsorrestrictionsmaynotreturntoclass/clinicaluntilthese limitationsorrestrictionsareliftedorifreasonableaccommodationcanbemadeasdeterminedbythe programandcollegeadministration
Astudentmaybechargedamake-upfeeifsignificantfacultytimeisneededforthestudenttomeet courseobjectives/outcomesasaresultofabsences Attendancepoliciesforeachprogramofstudyare addressedindetailintheprogrammaticstudenthandbooks Thecoursesyllabialsoidentifyspecific courseattendancerequirements ProgramspecificattendanceinformationislocatedintheSchool
specificsectionoftheCatalogandpoliciesarepublishedandintherespectiveprogrammaticstudent handbook.
CampusSafety
ThehealthandsafetyofBaptistHealthCollegeLittleRock(BHCLR)faculty,staff,andstudentsis paramount BHCLRwilltakeappropriateactionstorespondtocommunicablediseasethreatstoensure thesafetyofthesegroups,aswellasthepatientsweserve. Assuch,coursedeliverymethodsandthe academiccalendararesubjecttochangeperBaptistHealth(BH)guidance,aswellasnationalandstate healthandsafetyrecommendations/requirements
BHCLRrecommendsallstudentsandemployees:
- Practicefrequenthandhygieneandrespiratoryetiquette
- Avoidattendingscheduledlearningactivities/campus/clinicalifexhibitingfever,withknown communicableillness,orasdirectedbyaphysicianormedicalprovider
AlthoughutilizedduringpeaksofCOVID-19transmission,effectiveJanuary2023,BHCLRwillno longeroffervirtuallearningopportunitiesforindividualstudentsasaresultofillness. Programand courseattendanceandmakeuppolicieswillapply.Toclarify,beginninginJanuary2023,studentabsences pertainingtoCOVIDwillbetreatedasanyotherabsenceinthattherewillbenooptionsforGoogle Meet,remotetesting,orrecordedlecturesprovidedbyfaculty Attendancewillbedocumentedaccording tothesyllabus Studentswill needtohaveadoctor'snotewithareturndateinordertoreturntolearning experiences.
ChemicalSubstanceUseand/orAbuse
BaptistHealthCollegeLittleRock(BHCLR)isdesignatedas“DrugFree” ItisthepolicyofBHCLRto promoteasafe,healthyandproductiveenvironmentfreefromtheinfluencesofdrugsandalcohol. BHCLRstudentshavetherighttobeeducatedinanenvironmentthatisfreeofdrugsandalcohol.
BHCLRiscommittedtostrictlyenforceitsdrugandalcoholpolicyandtocomplywiththerequirements oftheDrug-FreeWorkplaceActof1988 ItistheexpectationofBHCLRthatallstudentsobey applicablelocal,stateandfederallawsandadheretothebehavioralstandardsregardingtheuseandabuse ofalcoholandotherdrugs.
Itisimperativethatastudentbelawabiding,alertandinfullpossessionofreasoningcapabilities Consuming,beingundertheinfluence,testingpositivefromadrugscreen,sellingorpossessingalcohol orotherreasoningandcognitivealterationsubstancesatanycollegefunction,duringalearningactivity, traveltoorfromcampusforalearningactivity,and/orbeingundertheinfluencewhileoncampus propertyisabsolutelyforbiddenandiscauseforadministrativedismissalordenialofentry
Facultyoradministrationtakesactiontoprotectotherswhenastudent’sbehaviorindicatesprobablecause tosuspectchemicalsubstanceabuseoruse.AllstudentsareincludedintheStudentDrugScreen Program.TheStudentDrugScreenProgramincludesEntryDrugScreensforallselectedapplicantsand newstudentspriortoentry TheStudentDrugScreenProgramalsoincludesRandomDrugScreensand ForCauseDrugScreenswhichareconductedthroughoutenrollment Anystudentthatisselectedfora ForCauseDrugScreenwillbeadvisednottodriveandmustobtainalternativetransportation.Causeis determinedatthesolediscretionofBHCLR.Allapplicants/studentsmustcompleteadrugscreenpriorto entry
Fromasafetyperspective,usersofdrugs,bothlegalandillegal,mayimpairthewell-beingofstudents, faculty,staffandpatientsresultinginharmtoindividualpatients,thepublicorproperty.Astudent suspectedoforreportedtobeactiveinchemicalsubstanceabusewillbeaskedtosubmitforscreening test(s)
ViolationofBHCLRpolicywillresultinastudent’sdismissalordenialofentry.Inaddition,regulating agencies/boardsandlawenforcementofficialsmaybenotifiedandinformedforpossibleprosecutionby federal,state,orlocallawenforcementagencies
Apositivedrugscreen,violationofthispolicy,refusaltovoluntarilysupplyaspecimenforscreening,or submittingaspecimenforscreeningthathasbeendeterminedtobealtered,willresultinadministrative dismissalordenialofentry.
Studentswhoaretakingacurrent,medicallyprescribeddrugthatcanalterbehavior,physicalabilityor mentalfunctioninsuchawaytoimpairtheirabilitytosafelyperformtheirassignedtasks,mustreportthe useofthisdrugtotheirProgramDirector,AssociateDeanorDeanwhowilldeterminewhetherany actionshouldbetaken.Studentsmustkeepallprescribedmedicationintheoriginalcontainer,which identifiesthedrug,dosage,dateofprescriptionandprescribingphysician
StudentsmustnotifytheirProgramDirector,AssociateDeanorDeaninwritingwithinfivedaysofany convictionofacriminaldrugstatus.ThisrequirementissetforthtocomplywiththefederalSafeand Drug-FreeSchoolsandCommunitiesAct.
ConfidentialityofPatientInformation
EachBHCLRstudentreceivesHIPAAtrainingandsignstheComplianceStatementFormduringnew studentorientation.
Thedocumentiseitherstoredwithinthelearningmanagementsystem(LMS)orfiledinthestudent academicfile
Confidentialityofstudentandpatientrecordsismanagedtoassuretherightofindividualprivacy The studentwillmaintainHIPAAatalltimes.Astudentshouldonlyaccessapatient’srecordwhenactively involvedinthecareofthepatient.
ConsentforInvasiveProcedure
Duringtheprocessofskillsacquisition,specifictoaBHCLRprogram,studentsmaypracticeselected invasiveclinicalskillsonaclassmate:
● Twoskills,injectionandvenipuncture,whichinvolvepiercingtheskin,aredefinedasinvasive procedures.Astudentwhoparticipateswithoutobjection,inaclinicalskillacquisitionlearning experiencethatinvolvesaninvasiveprocedureperformedbyanotherstudentorafaculty member,impliesconsentoftheprocedure.
● Astudentwhodoesnotparticipatemaybe,atfacultydiscretion,givenanothermethodofskill demonstration;however,differentprocessesandevaluations(grading)mayapply.
CooperationwithSecurityandLawEnforcement
ThecollegecooperateswiththerespectivesecuritydepartmentsofBH.Italsocooperateswithlaw enforcementofficialsbyassistingtheminarequestforinformation;toserveawarrant;toservea subpoena;torespondtosubpoenasforapplicant,studentandgraduaterecords;tomakeanarrest;to conductauthorizedsearches;ortoconductotherbusinessofthecourt,police,sheriffdepartments,and stateandnationalregulatingagencies
Correctiveactionmayresultfromlawenforcementinvestigationsandoutcomes,BaptistHealthsecurity departmentinvestigationandoutcomes,andinternalinvestigationsandoutcomes
Thestudentiscontactedbyacollegeadministratorintheeventalawenforcementofficer,courtofficialor BHSecurityofficerarrivestoconductinvestigative,legalorotherofficialbusiness.Intheinterestof publicprotection,BHCLRcooperatesfullywithalllawenforcementandregulatingagencies.
Copyright
BHCLRisaprivate,nonprofiteducationalinstitutionsupportingtheactivitiesoffacultyandstudentsin theirparticipationinprogramsofstudyatthecollege
BHCLRpromotesanenvironmentofcompliancewithcopyrightlawsoftheUnitedStatesthrough distributionofthisguidelinetofacultyandstudents.Additionalinformationregardinguseofcopyrighted materialsislocatedathttps://bhclredu/student-services/resources/copyright/
Exception:
Acopyrightrestrictionfrompublishersofmaterialsinanyform,includingwebaccessiblematerials, supersedesUS copyrightlaw Ifindoubtabouttheuseofmaterials,seekpermission
InstanceandInspiration
PortionsofcopyrightedmaterialsmaybeusedundertheFairUseprovisionsforalimitedtimeifthe facultymemberorstudentfoundthematerialwithinatimeframethatdoesnotallowsufficienttimeto askforandreceivepermissionfromthecopyrightholder.
FairUseisthelegaldoctrinethatallowsportionsofcopyrightedmaterialstobeusedwithoutpermission ofthecopyrightownerprovidedtheuseisfairandreasonable,doesnotsubstantiallyimpairthevalueof thematerials,doesnotcurtailtheprofitsexpectedbytheowner,anddoesnotincludethewholeofthe workratherthanaportion.Copyrightedworksmustbemarkedappropriately.
StudentsUseofCopyrightedMaterials
Studentsmayusecopyrightedmaterialsintheirclasspresentationsandassignments.Studentsmayretain acopyoftheirownwork,includingcopyrightedmaterial,forinclusioninapersonalportfoliotobe displayedataconferenceorfordemonstratingtheirskillstoprospectiveemployers Copyrightedworks mustbemarkedappropriately
PenaltiesforCopyrightInfringement
● Civilpenaltiesofupto$30,000perinfringedworkandupto$150,000perworkfor willfulinfringementsareenforced.
● Criminalpenaltiesofupto10yearsinprisonanda$250,000fineforwillful infringementsareenforced.
● FacultyandstudentsmaybesubjecttodismissalfromBHCLRforwillfulinfringements
CorrectiveActionProcedures
Correctiveactionproceduresmayincludedenialofentry,conductoracademicprobation,verbal counseling/warnings,writtencounseling,writtenwarnings,suspension,administrativewithdrawal,and/or administrativedismissal.Correctiveactionisinitiatedwhenastudentdoesnotfulfillestablished requirementsorreflecttheBHCLRChristianvaluesandpolicies Afacultymemberoradministrative officialmayinitiateacorrectiveactionbasedontheseriousnessofthesituation TheProgramDirector AssociateDean,Dean,ordesigneeenforcessuspensionanddismissalcorrectivepolicies.
Theactionmayfollowaprogressivepathinsomecases,butmaybeimmediateandfinalinothercases A typicalprogressivepathusuallybeginswithaverbalcoachingorwarningfollowedbyawritten conferenceorwarning;thenprogressesthroughprobationandsuspension;andultimatelyresultsin administrativedismissal.
Thecollegehastherighttotakecorrectiveactionbasedoninformationandevidencethatit,initssole discretion,determinescredible Atthesametime,thecollegehastheobligationtoensurethattherightsof thepublicandthestudentareprotected.
Correctiveactionisinitiatedwhenthecollegereceivesinformationthatastudent’sconductisillegal and/ornotexemplaryofcollegepoliciesorBHCodeofEthicalConduct
Astudentiscontactedregardingthetime,dateandplaceforcorrectiveactionconferences Personal contactconfirmedbythestudentispreferred.Witnessedmessagesleftonamessagerecorderor voicemailareconsideredappropriatenotification.Duringtheconference,thestudentisinformedofthe reasonsbeingconsideredbythecollegeforcorrectiveaction Thestudentisgivenanopportunityto explainhis/herversionofthecircumstancesorevents
Astudentisexpectedtosignanywrittendocumentrepresentingcorrectiveaction.Thesignaturesignifies thestudent’sawarenessoftheactionandcomprehensionofthecontent.Thestudentreceivesacopyof thecorrectiveactiondocument Theoriginalcopyisfiledascontentinthestudent’sacademicfile A BHCLRwitnessmaybepresentduringcorrectiveactionprocedures AppropriateBHandBHCLR personnelmaybenotifiedfortheirinformationalneeds,recordkeepingpurposesand/orpossible reciprocalaction. AstudentwhoreceivescorrectiveactionasanemployeeofBHmayalsoreceive reciprocalcorrectiveactionasastudentofBHCLRandviceversa
Meetingsconcerningofficialcollegeactionsareclosed OnlyBHCLRpersonnelandthestudentmay attend.Ifastudentchoosesnottokeepanappointmentforcorrectiveaction;theactionshallproceed withouthis/herpresence.
BHCLRhastherighttotakecorrectiveactionbasedoninformationandevidencethatit,initssole discretion,determinescredible.
Denial of Entry
BHCLRmayadministeradenialofentrywhenanincomingstudentviolatesaBHCLRpolicyor procedureduringtheapplicationprocess Anapplicantwhohasbeendeniedentrywillnotbeeligibleto applytoBHCLRforadesignatedamountoftime,decidedbyadministrationatthetimeofdenialofentry
BHCLRmayadministeradenialofentryoradministrativedismissalwhenareentrystudentviolatesa BHCLRpolicyorprocedureduringthereentryapplicationprocess.
DenialofentryandadministrativedismissalarereflectedontheofficialBHCLRtranscript
Verbal Corrective Action
VerbalCounselingorWarning:Averbalcounselingorwarningistypicallythefirstlevelofcorrective action.
Written Corrective Action
WrittenCounselingorWarning:BHCLRadministersawrittencounselingorwarningreflectingcontent relatedtotheunsatisfactoryconductorfailuretofulfillestablishedrequirements Awrittencounselingor warningmustbeconsideredasanindicationthatwithoutimmediateandlastingbehaviormodification, thestudentmayreceiveadditionalcorrectactionand/ormaynotcontinueintheprogram.
Probation
BHCLRmayadministerprobationarystatus,whichisanindicationthatthestudent’scontinued enrollmentisatimmediaterisk Probationarystatusmayresulteitherfromnon-achievementofacademic requirementsorunacceptableconduct Itindicatesthestudenthasnotbenefitedfromeffortsofthecollege tomaximizelearningorfacilitateprofessionaldevelopment.Conditionaltermsaresetforthinthe probationarydocument.
AcademicProbation: Academicprobationindicatesthatastudentisfailingtomeetidentifiedacademic requirements Rationaleforprobationissharedwiththestudentbytherespectivepersonnel
Fulfillmentofwrittenterms,asaplanforimprovement,isgivenaspecificlengthoftime. Atthe specifiedtime,areviewismadeofprogressandthestatusmaybelifted,continued,orfurthercorrective actionmaybetakendependingonthesituation
ConductProbation:Conductprobationisaformofcorrectiveactiontomodifybehavior.Thesame processisfollowedasforacademicprobation.
Suspension
ABHCLRProgramDirector,AssociateDeanorDeanadministerssuspensionstatus,whichisseriousand resultsinthestudenthavingtotakeabreakinstudy,oftencausingadelayinprogressionintheprogram orgraduation.Thesuspensionmaybeforacademic,financialorconductreasons.Suspensionis designatedforaspecificperiodoftimeandmayormaynothavedesignatedtermsforfulfillment.Itmay beusedasadministrativesuspensionforaninvestigativepurpose
Fromthetimeofsuspension,thestudentisnotpermittedontheBHCLRcampusortocontinuethe programofstudy.ThestudentisnotifiedofthestatusbyanofficialmemoorletterfromaBHCLR administrativeofficial.Thestudentisinformedoftherationaleforsuspensionandtheassociatedtermsto befulfilled
FinancialSuspension:Thisactionistakenwhenastudentaccountisnotincompliancewithfinancial policies.TheBusinessOfficemanagesandhasfulldiscretionforaction.
ConductSuspension:Conductsuspensionisusedtoaddressbehaviorswhichareinviolationofthe BHCLRpolicies,Values,StudentHonorCodeorBHCodeofEthicalConduct
Administrative Withdrawal
AdministrativeWithdrawaliswhenBHCLRwithdrawsastudentfromtheprogramofstudy.Thisaction istakenwhenastudentfailstomeettheminimumacademicorconductrequirementsforprogression, promotionorgraduation Inaddition,anabsenceoffive(5)consecutivedayswithoutnotificationmay resultinAdministrativeWithdrawal AdministrativeWithdrawalstatusisreflectedontheofficialBHCLR transcript.
Administrative Dismissal
AdministrativedismissalfromBHCLRisforcauseandtheindividualisnotpermittedoncampus.Ifa dismissedindividualhascausetobeoncampus,theindividualmustmakeanappointmentwithacollege administrator.
AdismissedstudentwillnotbeeligibletoapplytoBHCLRforadesignatedamountoftimedecidedby administrationatthetimeofdismissal.BHCLRreservestherighttocontactsecurityorlocallaw enforcementagenciesasdeemedappropriate.Administrativedismissalstatusisreflectedontheofficial BHCLRtranscript
CurrentStudentInformation
ABHCLRstudentisrequiredtokeepthecollegeinformedofchangesinname,address,telephone,email, vehiclelicensenumberandnamesofindividualsforemergencycontacts Vehiclelicenseplatenumber updatesaremadeintheBusinessOffice Thestudentmustshowhis/hersocialsecuritycardtothestudent servicesstaffwhenrequestinganamechange Allotherinformationcanbemadeinthestudent'sPortalor bycompletingthecollegePersonalInformationUpdateForminStudentServicesThecollegeisnot responsibleformissedcommunicationsduetooutdatedinformation
DressCode
EachprogramatBHCLRhasarequireddresscodeforbothcampuslearningandclinicalexperiences Whenintheclinicalareas,studentsmustweartheapprovedprogramclinicaluniform Whenoncampus forclassroom/skillslaboratoryactivities,studentsmustwearapprovedcollegecampusattire The campus-widedresscodepolicyallowsthefollowing:
• Whileoncampusattendinglecturesorskillslabs,studentswillbeallowedtowearanyofficial andapprovedBHCLRtopwithscrubpantsappropriateincolortotheirprogramofstudy
• Noheadcoveringmaybeworninsidethebuildingwiththeexceptionofthoserequiredby religiouspractice
• Denimisnotallowedinanyacademicorclinicalsetting
Thepurposeofthedresscodeistoreflectapositiveimageofthestudentandthecollegetothepublic Thispositiveimagedemonstratesprofessionalprideandrespectforfaculty,guestspeakers,classmates, visitors,patientsandstaff
1 Facultyareaccountableforstudentdresscodeenforcementincompliancewiththecurrentpolicy includingjudgmentforappropriatenessandacceptability Studentsareexpectedtobehaveina mannerwhileinuniformthatreflectspositivelyonthecollege,theprofessionandstudentbody Correctiveactionwillbetakenfornon-compliance
2. Identificationbadge:Thestudent’sindividualidentificationbadgemustbeworn.Thebadge servesasameansofaccesstothebuilding,identification,protectionandistobewornontheleft upperchestareawiththepicturefacingoutwheneverthestudentisoncampus,onassignments, orintheclinicallaboratory.Decorativestickers,pinsoranyotherattachmentsmaynotbeworn onthebadgeoruniform.
3. Attireisneat,clean,ingoodcondition,andappropriateforenvironmentandactivity.
4. Buttons,pins,badges,ribbons,orotheritemsindicatingsupportofaparticularcampaign, organizationorcausearenotworn;anexceptionmustbefirstapprovedbytheBHCLR Administration.
5. Shoesarewornatalltimes.
6. Undergarments,includingbrasforfemales,arewornatalltimes.Coloredordecorative undergarmentsarenotwornwithlightcoloredclothing.
7 Hairisneat,clean,ofstyleandcolorappropriateforprofessionalstudentappearance
8 Studentsarenotallowedtowearshorts,mini-skirts,baremidriffstyles,T-shirtswith unacceptabledesignsand/orslogans;spaghettistraps,caps,hats,sunglassesintheclassroom, jeans,orpantswithholesinthefabric
9 Astudentmaybetemporarilysuspendedfromcampus,alearningexperienceorcollegeactivity, byfacultyand/oradministration,ifnotincompliancewiththecampusdresscode Repeated noncomplianceshallresultinfurtherdisciplinaryaction Ifsuchsuspensionresultsinastudent needforcourseworkmake-up,allmake-upfeeswillbeapplicableanddueinfull Repeated noncompliancewillresultinfurtherdisciplinaryactionbythecollege
10 Tattoosmustnotbevisibleabovethecollarintheclinicalarea
11 Intheclinicalsetting,jewelryshouldbesmallenoughandofanappearancenottointerferewith equipmentorjobduties. Piercedjewelryisonlytobewornintheears. Piercedjewelryonany othervisiblepartofthebodyisnotallowed.
12. Facultyareaccountableforensuringstudentcompliancewithclinicallaboratorydresscodes,as identifiedintheprogrammaticstudenthandbook.
13. Graduatecandidateswillcomplywiththeannouncedcommencementdresscode.Thisincludesa collegespecificgownwithappropriatetasselcoloroftheprofession.Specificguidelines regardingattirearemadeavailablepriortocommencement.
EmploymentduringEnrollment
Studentsmaybeemployedduringenrollmentprovidedtheworkhoursdonotconflictwithclassroomor clinicallaboratoryrequirements.Thecollegerecommends20hoursorlessperweek. Studentsseeking employmentwithinBHmaycontactHumanResourcesorvisitthewebsiteat www.baptist-health.com.
EnrollmentinNon-RequiredCourses
Astudentaspiringtoenrollinnon-requiredcoursesmustrequestapprovalfromtherespectiveProgram Director,AssociateDeanorDean
GiftAcceptance
StudentsarerequiredtocomplywiththesameBHgiftacceptancepolicyasemployees Studentsenrolled inBHCLRmustnotacceptgiftsfrompatientsorfamilymembers Insituationswherepatientsand/or theirfamilieswishtoexpressgratitudewithgifts,moneyandsoforth,thestudentisrequiredtodecline theoffer,andreporttheincidenttotheclinicalinstructor
GraduatedClass:BusinessMatters
Afteraclassgraduates,thecollegeoritsalumniassociationmaybecomeinvolvedinbusinessmatterson behalfoftheclasseitherbymakingfinancialdecisions,coordinatingreunions,processingmailings,or developingpolicies Therefore,thefollowingpoliciesareapplicable:
Anenrolledorgraduatedclassisresponsibleforalloutstandingfinancialobligationslegallyincurredon behalfofarespectiveclassorbytheclassofficers.BH,BHMC-LRandBHCLRdonotassumeoraccept anylegaloranyfinancialresponsibilityforenrolledorgraduatedclasses’businessmatters.
ThePresidentordesigneeofBHCLRmayactonbehalfofagraduatedclassinsomesituations,inthe eventthatmattersofbusinessemerge Financialobligationsandlegalaspectsincurredbyarespective classshallbeconductedonlybytheclassandtheelectedofficersservingatthetimetheclassgraduated
HealthInformation: CommunicableDiseases
Astudentsuspectedofhavingacommunicablediseasemayberequiredasaconditionofcontinued enrollment,toundergo,whenrequestedbycollegeofficials,anytestusedtodiagnose,detectormonitor thedisease(s),withthestudentresponsibleforanyassociatedcosts Studentrefusaltocareforpatients withacommunicabledisease,suchasHIVandTB,isnotanoptionandshallnotbeacceptedbyfaculty
Astudentabsentfromalearningexperienceduetoanemergencyincidentorillnessprovideswritten clearancefromaphysicianpriortoresumptionofstudy
HealthInformation: ImmunizationsandTuberculinTesting StudentsaretoprovidedocumentationofcurrentTuberculinskintestsandrequired immunizations ImmunizationsandTuberculinTestingdocumentsareduebythe1st dayofclass Immunizationsandtestingmustremaincurrentthroughoutenrollment Failuretoprovideproofof currentimmunizationsandtestingmayresultinsuspensionfromcampusandcollegeactivities Immunizations:Requiredimmunizationsare:
● Measles,mumps,rubella(MMR)-studentsbornbeforeJanuary1,1957arerequiredto provideproofofone(1)MMR;studentsbornafterJanuary1,1957mustprovideproofof two(2)MMR’s IntheeventanindividualchoosestoprovideatiterforMMR,acopyof thepositivetiterresultsshowingimmunitytoall3(measles,mumps,&rubella)mustbe submitted
● Varicella(Chickenpox)-documentationof2dosesseparatedby28daysordocumentation ofimmunitytodiseasebyresultsofatiter;
● Tetanus-injectionmustbedatedwithinthelast10years;
● HepatitisBseries-allstudentsmusthave:
a) Startedthefirstinjectionoftheseriesor;
b) CompletedtheHepatitisBseriesor;
c) Signedawaiveror;
d) Submittedpositivetiterresults
● Theinfluenzaimmunizationisrequiredannuallyforallenrolledstudents
● Tuberculin(TB)Testing-Atuberculinskintestmustbesubmittedbythe1stdayofclass ResultsofTBskintestmaynotbemorethan30(thirty)daysoldonthefirstdayofclass AstudentorapplicantwithapositiveTuberculinSkinTestisreferredtotheArkansas DepartmentofHealthoraprivatephysicianforfollowthroughcare
HealthInformation: StudentHealthInsurance
Studentsacceptresponsibilityforpersonalhealthcoverageandallrelatedexpenses.Allstudentsare stronglyrecommendedtohavepersonalhealthinsurancewhileenrolledasastudentatBHCLR.Many affordableoptionsexistforstudents.Forinformationonsomeoftheoptions,pleasevisitthefollowing websiteorcontactStudentServices.www.arkbluecross.com
Ifastudentneedsmedicaltreatmentduringaneducationalexperience,thestudentisresponsibleforany expensesrelatedtothetreatment.BHMC-LROccupationalHealthwillprovidetheinitialtreatmentfora
studentwithaneedlestick.Anyadditionalmedicaltreatmentneededbyastudentwillbeatthestudent’s expense.Followinganinjury,BHCLRmayrequireamedicalclearancefromastudentpriortoattending learningexperiences.
HealthInformation: StudentLiabilityInsurance
Allstudentsarestronglyrecommendedtohavepersonalliabilityinsurancewhileenrolledasastudentat BHCLR Manyaffordableoptionsexistforstudents Forinformationonsomeoftheoptions,pleasevisit thefollowingwebsites wwwhpsocom wwwnsocom wwwamericanprofessionalcom
HealthInsurancePortabilityandAccountabilityAct(HIPAA)
StudentsareeducatedonentryregardingcompliancewiththeHealthInsurancePortabilityand AccountabilityAct
IdentificationBadge
Studentsreceiveaphotoidentification(ID)badge,freeofcharge,uponentryintothecollege AnID badgeisrequiredtoreceivecollegeservices EachBHCLRstudentisidentifiedbyastudent identification(ID)badge,wornatalltimes,intheupperleftshoulderareawithphoto,nameandtitle visible TheIDbadgeprovidesameansofidentificationandaccess StudentswhoarenotwearinganID badgeshallbedirectedtoretrievetheirownbadge,obtainanewbadgeandpaytherequiredfee,orobtain atemporaryidentificationbadge
Studentsmayobtainatemporaryidentificationbadge,validforoneday,forpurposesofattendingclass StudentsmayrequestaBHCLRtemporaryidentificationbadgefromthefrontreceptiondeskduring businesshours
InformationProvidedtothePublic
InformationprovidedtothepublicbyBHCLRrelatedtoastudent,shallbeonlytoverifyenrollmentor graduatestatus Noadditionalinformationshallbereleasedwithoutwrittenpermissionprovidedbythe student,non-graduateorgraduate Thestudent,non-graduateorgraduatewishingreleaseofpersonal informationuponinquiryshallprovideawritten,signedanddatedstatementtotheappropriatecollege officialthatspecifiesinformationtobereleased Allapplicablefeesmustaccompanytherequestorthe informationshallnotbereleased
JuryDuty
Studentsareprovidedreasonableaccommodationtoservejuryduty Whensummoned,thestudent contactstheProgramDirector,AssociateDean,Dean,ordesignee Thestudentmustprovideeither writtenevidenceoraverbalnoticetoanappropriateProgramDirector,AssociateDean,Dean,ordesignee withintwo(2)businessdaysafterthereceiptofthesummons
PersonalElectronicCommunication:Email
BHCLRprovidesstudentemailservicesforallenrolledstudents.BHCLRemailistheofficialmeansof electroniccommunicationwithstudents.Importantcollegerelatedinformationwillbesenttoindividual emailaccounts.Studentsareresponsibleforregularlyreadingemailmessages.AlthoughBHCLRdoes notregularlymonitorstudentemail,thecollegereservestherighttoreviewemailforappropriateusage andbehavior.BHCLRreservestherighttodenyemailservicetoanystudentatanytime.Email correspondenceisnotasecureconfidentialmeansofcommunicationandatnotimemayastudentsend confidentialpatient,student,oremployeeinformationviaemail.Intheuseoftheemailservices,a student’sbehaviorandactionsmustcomplywiththeBaptistHealthCodeofEthicalConduct.Thestudent
emailservicesshouldnotbeusedtosendrude,obscene,harassing,orillegalmaterialoranymaterialthat inanywayconflictswithstateorfederallaw.Studentsmaynotusetheemailservicetothreatenorharass anyperson.Ausermustceasesendingemailmessagesiftheaggrievedusermakesarequestforsuch cessation
PersonalElectronicCommunication:CellPhones
Useofcellphonestomakeorreceivetelephonecallsortosendandreceivetextmessagesisprohibitedin theclassroom,skillslab,orclinicalareasunlessapprovedbyfacultyforlearningpurposes Useofcell phonesislimitedtobreakandmealtimesinoffstageareasonly Conversationsshouldnotbesoloudas tobedistractingtoothers CellphonesmayneverbeusedtotransmitProtectedHealthInformation, whetherbytextmessage,videoorverbally Useofcellphonestodisplayobsceneorsexualtextmessages orphotographs,examcontentoranyotherviolationsofacademicintegrity,orbullyingisprohibited Studentsengaginginanyofthebehaviorslistedcanreceivecorrectiveactionuptoandincluding dismissal
Allelectronicdevicesmustbesetfornoaudiblealert,includingvibration,soastonotdisturbothers
PersonalElectronicCommunication:Photographs
Takingphotographsofpatientsand/ortheirfamilymembersisprohibited Studentsengaginginsuch behavioraresubjecttodismissal.
PersonalElectronicCommunication:PersonalComputers
Personalcomputersarenottobeusedinclinicalareas.
PersonalElectronicCommunication:SocialNetworking
StudentsmaynottransferorpostProtectedHealthInformation,sensitivebusinessinformation,protected examcontentorotheracademicintegrityviolations,orconfidentialinformationviaanypersonal electronicdeviceoronanysocialnetworkingsitesuchasFacebook,Twitter,Instagram,Youtube,Tiktok, Snapchat,WhatsApp,oranyothersimilarwebsiteorblog.Studentsshouldbediscreetinpostingimages orinformationofanegativenaturetoincludeanyformsofacademicintegritybreaches,bullying,or harassment.Non-adherencecanresultincorrectiveactionuptoandincludingdismissal.
PersonalElectronicCommunication:PhotoOption
BaptistHealthCollegeLittleRock(BHCLR)studentsandgraduatesextendindividualconsentand permissiontothecollegeforuseofphotographicopportunities.BHCLRstudentsareofteninvolvedin collegerelatedactivitiesduringwhichphotographsmaybetakenofthemand/ortheirwork.Such activitiesmayinclude,butarenotlimitedto,displayingsamplesofstudentwork,collegesponsored events,alumnievents,orrepresentingaparticularprogramofstudyformarketingandrecruitment purposes BHCLRmayreceiverequestsfromnewspaperormagazineentitiesandothersasking permissiontophotographstudents
Thepicturesmightbeintheformofvideos,photographic(filmordigital),orpicturesinnewspapers, magazinesorcollege-sponsoredinternetsites Itisexpectedthatemployeesandstudentsthatparticipate involuntarycollegeeventsareextendingpermissionforuseofphotographsandthatsuchphotographs willbeusedforadignifiededucationalpurpose
AsastudentorgraduateofBHCLR,itisunderstoodthattheindividualconsents,andpermissionis extendedtothecollegeforuseofthephotographicopportunity Bygivingpermission,theindividual understandsthatpermissionforpossibleidentificationinthephotographsisgiven
Astudentorgraduatehastheoptiontooptoutanddeclinepermissionforuseofphotoopportunitiesby
notifyingtheBHCLRMarketingandRecruitmentSpecialist. PersonnelatBHCLRwillmakea reasonableefforttorespectastudent’soragraduate’soptoutpreference.
StudentRightsandResponsibilities
BHCLRstudentsareaffordedcertainrights,accompaniedbycorrespondingresponsibilities.Alistof theserightsandtheexpectedstudentresponsibilitiesisprovidedbelow Non-compliancewiththese responsibilitiesmayresultindisciplinarymeasures,uptoandincludingdismissal.
StudentRights
Astudenthasarightto:
Betaughtbycompetentandqualifiedfaculty
StudentResponsibilities
Astudenthasaresponsibilityto:
● Reviewexpectationsforeachcourseand seekclarificationasneeded
● Fulfillexpectationsforeachcourseand learningexperience
● Respectfacultybyattendingandbeing attentiveinalllearningexperiencesand followinginstructionsandrequestsfrom faculty
Beinformedofpoliciesandprocedures
Participateinplanning,implementationand evaluationofBHCLRandprogrammaticactivities
● Familiarizeyourselfwithpolicies, includingupdatesandnewpolicies
● Ensureunderstandingandexpectationsof eachpolicy
● Seekclarificationofpolicyasneeded
● Abidebyestablishedpoliciesand processes
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● AttendBHCLRandprogrammatic committeesandadvisoryboardmeetings asrequested
● Takeresponsibilityforone'sown professionalgrowthanddevelopment
● Developconclusionsbasedondataand factualinformation
● Maintainconfidentiality
● Followofficiallinesofauthorityand communication
● Completeallsurveysasrequestedandina timelymanner
Beinaclean,modernandsafelearning environment
● Adheretoallsafetycodesandpromptly followallpoliciesanddirectionsduring
Voiceopinions
Fairandimpartialapplicationofgradingpolicies
Confidentiality
Beprovidedaccesstohighqualityresourcesand serviceswhichpromoteprofessionalgrowth
emergencydrillsandemergency situations
● Maintainorderlinessandcleanlinessof environment
● Protectandrespectproperty: Useitems forintendeduseandrefrainfromdefacing property
● Priortoexpressingself,ensureyouare fullyinformedandinformationsharedis basedonfactualinformation
● Expressopinionsinanappropriate, respectfulmanner.ParticipateinBHCLR andprogrammaticsurveys
● Communicateinamannerwhichadheres totheBHValuesatalltimes,including socialmedia
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● Maintainstandardsofacademic performanceforeachlearningexperience
● Striveconstantlytobroadenown knowledgebase
● Transferpreviouslearning
● Learncontentofeachcourse
● Maintainconfidentialityofotherswhen speakingandincommunicatingvia electronicdevices
● Refrainfromdiscussinginformationthat isprotectedbyHIPAAandFERPAexcept inofficialcapacitywithapproved faculty/collegeofficials.
● Familiarizeyourselfwithprofessional, cultural,social,religious,andstudent activities Recognizeyourownpersonal needsandseekassistanceasneeded
● Utilizeavailableadvisementand counselingservices
● Maintainpersonalhealth
● Promotewellnesspractices
Qualityeducationprovidedinaccordancewiththe BHCLRValues
Engageindueprocess
● Attendallscheduledlearningexperiences
● Maximizelearningopportunitiesby preparinginadvanceforallscheduled learningexperiencesandparticipatingin optionallearningexperiencesasmuchas possible
● AbidebytheBaptistHealthCodeof EthicalConductandBaptistHealth Valuesatalltimes
● Berespectfuloffaculty,staffand administrationduringdueprocess
● Adheretoallpoliciesandprocesses includingthegrievancepolicyinstructions anddeadlines
● Maintainconfidentialityinallmatters pertainingtothegrievanceprocessand dueprocess,includingnotdiscussingthe processwithotherstudents
Transportation
Transportationistheresponsibilityofthestudent.Astudentwithouttransportationtoascheduled learningexperienceandwhoisabsentbecauseofthesituationmayreceivecorrectiveaction.
Solicitation
BHhasa"nosolicitation"policythatextendstothecollege.Thepolicyisappliedbothinternallyand externally. Therefore,thefollowingpoliciesareinforce:
1. Administrativeapprovalorinvitationisrequiredpriortoanycontactwithemployeesorstudents;
2. Externalfirms,vendors,businessesoragentsarenotallowedtosolicitontheBHCLRcampus, overtelephoneorbyuseofanyothertechnology;
3. Passingoutleaflets,pamphlets,orfliersonanycampuspropertyincludingtheparkinglotand/or theplacingofsuchonbulletinboardsisprohibited;
4 StudentsmustobtainpriorapprovalfromAdministrationpriortoanyfundraisingactivity;and
5 Studentsdonotsolicitfunds,gifts,coupons,orfavorsonbehalfofthecollegeunlessallsuch activitiesandprojectsareapprovedbytheclasssponsoranddesignatedadministrativeofficial
VisitingDuringClinicalExperiences
Astudentinascheduledclinicallearningexperiencemayonlyvisithospitalizedrelatives,friends,or otherpersonnelduringbreak,mealtimesorbeforeandafterassignedclinicaltime Astudentmayreceive personalvisitorsonlyduringbreakormealtimeswhileonassignedclinicallearningrotation
AuditingaCourse
IndividualsmayrequesttoauditselectedcoursesasapprovedbytherespectiveProgramDeanor ProgramDirector.Fullcoursetuitionandfeesarecharged.Neithercreditnorafinalgradeisgivenfor auditedcourses.
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
2026FallSemester
ClassBegins July07
LaborDay September1
2027SpringSemester
ClassBegins January05
MartinLutherKingJr.Day January19
ThanksgivingBreak November27&28 MemorialDay May25
FallSemesterEnds December12
SpringSemesterEnds June12
Commencement NA Commencement June13
ApplicationDeadline
Inordertofacilitateselectionoftheincomingnewclassanditsentryregistration,apreferredapplication finaldateofMarch1sthasbeenestablished TheapplicationprocessmustbecompletedbyMarch15th However,selectionofqualifiedapplicantsmaycontinuepastposteddeadlinesuntiltherespectiveclass hasreacheditsmaximumcapacity
ApplicationPreferencesandRequirements
Preferences:
● ACTcompositescoreof20orbetter
● OverallcollegecumulativeGPAof25orbetter
Thisprogrammaylimitinterviewstothetopacademicallyqualifiedapplicants.
Requirements:
● AnapplicantmustbeahighschoolgraduateorhaveaGEDpriortotheprogramstartdate Pleasenotethattheseareminimumrequirementsandapplicantsarerankedaccordingto academiccriteria.
● Undergraduates–Musthaveattainedtheuniversity’srequiredsemesterhoursandmustenter fromanacademicaffiliate. AllotherapplicantsmustseekspecialapprovalfromtheProgram Director.
● TheuniversityacademicadvisormustconfirmtheapplicantiseligibleforaBaccalaureate degreeuponcompletionoftheprofessionalcurriculum.
● ApplicantswhoarenotUS citizensmustpresenttherequiredtestofEnglishlanguageasa ForeignLanguage. Seecatalogandapplicationinformation.
● Applicantswillinterviewwithaninterviewteam 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. Personalinterviewwiththeinterviewteam.
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
SelectionforentryisconsideredforeachapplicantonlyaftertheApplicationFileiscomplete Selection forentryisonacompetitivebasis,aseachenteringclassislimitedinsizebynumber Thecommittee formulatesarecommendationforeachapplicantandforwardsittotheProgramDirectorforfinalaction Applicantsarenotifiedbyletterofthecommittee’sdecision
Theprocessofselectionincludesareviewofthecompletedapplicantfileandthepersonalinterview score(s) Eachapplicantisrankedaccordingtoqualifications,withthehighestqualifiedbeingnumber one Theprocessiscontinueduntiltheclassisfilled ThefinalselectiondecisionismadebytheProgram Director QualifiedapplicantsnotselectedforentryareplacedontheAlternateList Alternatesare notifiedifspacebecomesavailable Alternatesarestronglyencouragedtokeeptheirfileactiveby contactingtheProgramDirectorandobtainingacademicadvice
Alternatestatusdoesnotguaranteetheapplicantafuturepositioninthenextyear’sclassoranyfuture year ThealternateshouldcontacttheProgramDirectorbeforetheMarch1stdeadlineofthenextyear andrequestthatthefilebekeptactive Iftimesincethelastinquiryisgreaterthanonecalendaryear,the individualmustupdatethefileasrequired
Applicantsselectedforentryareexpectedtonotifythecollegeofintenttoregisterbyreturningaspecial formtothecollegepriortotheregistrationdateanda$200admissionfee Selectedapplicantsnot registering,whoseekadmissionatalaterdate,willhavenopreferentialstatusandshallbereconsidered foracceptanceatthesametimeasnewapplicantsforthenextclasstoenter
EssentialFunctions
Essentialfunctions,asestablishedbytheschool,areskills,abilities,andcompetenciesthatmustbe demonstrated byastudentonadmissionandthroughouttheprogram BaptistHealthCollege’s professionalhealthcareeducationprogramexpectseachstudenttoattainandintegratethenecessary knowledgeandskills,combinedwiththedevelopmentandapplicationofsoundjudgment,tosuccessfully providesemi-autonomousandcollaborativecareforindividualswithinthescopeofpracticedefinedby theirprogramofstudy
InordertoprogressasastudentinBaptistHealthCollegeLittleRock(BHCLR)-SchoolofMedical LaboratorySciencesandsuccessfullycompletethecourseofstudytobecomeahealthcareprofessional,a studentmustdemonstrateeachoftherequiredEssentialFunctions.Satisfactorydemonstrationofthe EssentialFunctionssignifiesthatastudentmeetstheacademicrequirementsandpossessesthetechnical skillstoengageineducationalactivitiesintheclassroomandclinicalsettinginamannerthatwouldnot poseadangertootherstudents,patients,orthepublic.
ThefollowingEssentialFunctionsarerequiredofstudentsthroughoutenrollmentintheprogram:
EssentialFunction Description
1 Observation:
2.Speech/Hearing:
3.PhysicalAbilities/FineMotorTouch:
● Beabletoseeandreadprintedmaterials includingbutnotlimitedto,orders,testresults, charts,graphs,instrumentprintouts,clinical documents,coursematerials,computerscreens, anddifferentiatecolors
● Canvisuallyobservepatientsandthepatient’s environment
● Havegoodvision
● Canspeakclearlyandbeunderstood.
● Abletohearandinterpretvoicesaswellasloud, soft,ormuffledsounds.
● Abletolistenandrespondtopatients.
● Capableofwalking,liftinginexcessof30-40 lbs,pushing,pulling,reaching,sittingand standingforlongperiodsoftimewhen necessary.Canalsomoveheavyobjectsby bending,stooping,reachingormovingsideto side.
● Havetheuseoffingersforfinemotordexterity
4 Intellectual/Conceptual/Cognitive:
5.Communication/Behavior:
and manipulatingsmallobjects,etc
● Physicallyabletoworkonorwithequipment followingpropertraining
● Havephysicaluseofallofthefollowing: fingers,hands,arms,feet,legs,backandneck
● Abletoperformvenipunctureonpatients,adjust gauges,operatesmall,specializedequipment, anduseamicroscope
● Canreachlaboratorybenchtops,shelves,inside analyzers,andanalyzertouchscreens;in additiontobeingabletoreachpatientsat bedsideandinbloodcollectionfurnitureto performpatientservicesandvenipuncture
● Cancomplywithallsafetyregulations, includingbutnotlimitedto,potentialexposure toinfectiousorganisms,bodyfluids,andtoxic chemicals
● Abletodobasicmathematicalcalculations(add, subtract,multiply,divide)
● Canrecognizeemergencysituationsandtake appropriateactionsastaught
● Capableofreviewingandverifyingresultsin bothcomputerandwrittenformats.
● Canuseintellectualskillsrequiredforlab testing:comprehension,measurement, mathematicalcalculation,reasoning,integration, analysis,problem-solving,comparison, self-expression,andacceptanceofcriticism
● Caneffectivelyread,write,andverbally communicateintheEnglishlanguage.
● Havetheabilitytolegiblycommunicatein writingusingtheEnglishlanguage.
● Possesstheabilitytoassessorinterpret non-verbalcommunicationsuchasfacial expressions,handsignalsforhelp,etc.
● Capableofdemonstratingandmaintaining psychologicalandemotionalstability.
● Willingandabletobehaveinaprofessionaland respectfulmanner.
● Willingandabletocomplywiththe BaptistHealthValues:Service,Honesty, Respect,StewardshipandPerformance.
● Willing and able to follow all expectations, policiesandproceduresoutlinedbythecollege.
● Will practice honest, ethical, compassionate,and responsible conduct at all times and in all situationsthatmayariseintheenvironment.
● Can effectively manage time and organizational
skills, and remain flexible,adaptive,andfocused on professional and technical change within a fast-pacedenvironment
● Be able to follow organizational policies which maintainsafetyforpatient(s),self,andothers
AcademicProgress
Theprogramutilizesagradingsystemtosignifystudentprogressionthroughtheprogramofstudy.A finallettergradeisassignedforeachcourseandpracticumcompleted.Thelettergradehasa correspondingratingthatdenotesthequalityofstudentlearning.Apercentrangeisusedtodeterminethe lettergrade.ValuepointsareusedtocalculatetheGradePointAverage(GPA)andotherpurposes,suchas honorsawardsatcommencementandscholarshipawardsbytheBaptistHealthFoundationandothers.
Ingeneral,studentdidacticachievementismeasuredbywrittenandpracticalexaminations;clinical progressivedevelopmentismeasuredbydirectobservationandcompetencyevaluations
Anincomplete“I”grademaybemade-upatthesolediscretionoftheProgramDirector Ifthe incompletecourseworkisnotcompletedwithintheestablishedtime-frame,the“I”gradebecomesafinal gradeof“F”
Thestudentmustachieveaminimumfinalgradeof“C”(77%)andattaincompetencytopassthecourse Studentsnotachievingtherequiredgradeorcompetencylevelaresubjecttothedisciplinarypolicies
AnoverallsatisfactoryinacademicsduringSemesterIisrequiredtoprogresstoSemesterIIandto qualifyasacandidateforgraduation Satisfactoryisdefinedasafinalminimumgradeof“C”(77%)in eachcoursecompetencyandInternshipEvaluationChecklistineachinternship Seetheprogrammatic studenthandbook
AttendanceandMethodofDelivery
Theprogramisaresidential-blendedprogramofstudy Astudentisexpectedtoattendallscheduled classesandclinicalrotations Absenceisdefinedasnotbeingpresentafterone(1)clockhourofthe scheduledclassorclinicaltime.StudentsmustcontacttheProgramDirectorassoonaspossiblewhen he/shecannotbeinattendanceasscheduled.
Theprogram,bypolicy,allowsamaximumofsix(6)excusedabsencedaysduringthetwelve(12)month program.Excessiveunexcusedabsencetime(morethan6excusedabsencedays)mustbemadeupprior tograduation.Studentshavingtomakeuptimeshallbeallowedtogothroughthecommencement ceremony,however,graduationshallnotoccurandthediploma/certificateiswithheldalongwiththe RegistryGraduationVerificationuntilallrequiredtimeismadeup.Tardyisnotbeingpresentuptoone (1)clockhourofascheduledclass,andlaterthanfive(5)minutesafterdesignatedarrivaltimeduring internships.Atardyisrecordedifthestudentarrivesinclinicaland/orclassaftertheirscheduledtimeto bepresent.Allstudentsareexpectedtobeinthedepartmentreadytoworkatthetimelistedonthe clinicalschedule. SeetheMedicalLaboratoryScienceHandbookformoredetails.
Classassignmentsandexam(s)missedaremadeup.Itisthestudent’sresponsibilitytomeetwiththe ProgramDirectortoreviewandobtainmake-upassignmentsandmakearrangementstotakethemake-up exam.Afeeischargedandthereceiptisrequiredpriortoadministrationofanexam.
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)academicyearandincludesthirty-two(32)weeksof instruction
Graduates
UponcompletionoftheprogramthestudentwillreceiveacertificatefromBaptistHealthCollegeLittle Rock,andthosewhohavecomefromoneoftheacademicaffiliatesareeligibletoreceiveabaccalaureate degree GraduatesfromtheBHCLR-SchoolofMedicalLaboratoryScienceareeligibletoapplyandtake thenationalcertificationexamination Graduationfromtheprogramisnotdependentuponpassageofany externalcertificationexamination
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
CourseDescriptions
MLS4001
LaboratoryFundamentals–Residential
1CreditHour
Introductiontotheclinicallaboratoryinclusiveofmedicalterminology,phlebotomy,laboratory orientation,fireandsafetyregulations,OSHArequirements,medicalethics,andpatientconfidentiality. Thecourseincludesthefollowingnumberofcontacthours:Theory–14contacthoursandSkills Laboratory-7contacthours.
MLS4002
UrinalysisandBodyFluids–Residential
2CreditHours
Conceptsofurinalysisareintroduced,includingurineformationandcomposition,changesinurine components,pathologicalconditionals,laboratoryproceduresandclinicalsignificance.Emphasisonthe importanceoftestingtheothernon-bloodbodyfluidsisalsopresented,alongwithnormalandabnormal pathologicalstates.Thecourseincludesthefollowingnumberofcontacthours:Theory–28contacthours andSkillsLaboratory-2contacthours.
MLS4105
Hematology–Residential
5CreditHours
Introductiontocellstructureandfunction,hematopoiesis,cellenumerationanddifferentiation,and hemostasis Inaddition,basicandadvancedtechniques,qualitycontrol,manualandautomated procedures,andnormalandpathologicalconditionswithmanifestationsandcomplicationsaredescribed Thecourseincludesthefollowingnumberofcontacthours:Theory–75contacthoursandSkills Laboratory-10contacthours
MLS4003
Immunology–Residential
3.5CreditHours
Studyoftheoriesandprocessesrelatedtonaturalbodydefensesinclusiveofbasicantigen-antibody reactions,complementaction,cellularresponse,humoralimmuneresponse,andclinicallysignificant diseases Clinicalproceduretheoriesinimmunologyandserologyarealsopresentedaswellasclinical significanceoftheseprocedures Thecourseincludesthefollowingnumberofcontacthours:Theory–52 contacthoursandSkillsLaboratory-4contacthours
MLS4205
Chemistry-Residential 5CreditHours
Studyofthemeasurementofchemicalanalytesinthebloodwithemphasisonprinciples,practice, techniques,instrumentation,andqualitycontrol.Fundamentalconceptsofthecorrelationofclinical laboratorychemistryresultstoorganpathophysiologyarealsointroduced.Thecourseincludesthe followingnumberofcontacthours:Theory–73contacthoursandSkillsLaboratory-5contacthours.
SP0001
SpiritualPerspectivesinHealthCare-Residential
1CreditHour
Thecourseprovidesaholistic,Christian-basedapproachincreatingawarenessandunderstandingabout; 1)one’sownbeliefsystem;2)thespiritualneedsofpatients;3)methodologiesofspiritualcarefor patients,and4)worldreligionsandreligiouspracticesspecificallyastheyrelatetodeliveryofhealthcare. Thecourseincludesthefollowingnumberofcontacthours:Theory–15contacthours.
MLS4005
Immunohematology-Residential 5CreditHours
Theoreticalaspectsoftheimmuneresponseanditsrelationshiptothediagnosisofdiseaseand immunohematologyarestudied. LecturesandlaboratorystressmethodsusedtosolveproblemsinABO andRhtyping,bloodgroupantibodies,compatibilitytesting,bloodandcomponentselectionand hemolyticdiseaseofthenewborn Thecourseincludesthefollowingnumberofcontacthours:Theory–75contacthoursandSkillsLaboratory-10contacthours
MLS4007
Microbiology–Residential
7.5CreditHours
Principlesconcerninglaboratorytechniquesusedtosafelyisolateandidentifypathogenicbacteriaaswell asclinicallyrelevantparasites,fungiandmycobacterium Specialmediaandtests,organismvirulence factors,pathologicaleffectsoccurringwiththehost,andsusceptibilitytestingarealsocovered The courseincludesthefollowingnumberofcontacthours:Theory–110contacthoursandSkillsLaboratory -14contacthours
MLS4101
SeminarII-Residential
1CreditHours
Anintroductionofbasicmoleculardiagnosticsandapplicationisexamined Researchofacurrent laboratory-relatedtopicandpresentationofthisresearchonastoryboardisrequired Phlebotomy competencyisalsodetermined Certificationreviewsessionsareconductedandtwo(2)comprehensive finalexaminationsaregivencoveringtheentireprogram.Thecourseincludesthefollowingnumberof contacthours:SkillsLaboratory–20contacthours.
MLS 11CreditHours ClinicalInternship-Residential
Thiscomprehensivecourseprovidesanadvanced,clinically-focusedstudyacrossthecoredisciplinesof ClinicalLaboratoryScience Itprovidesanin-depthexaminationofHematologyandHemostasis, coveringnormalbloodcellphysiology,morphology,hematopoiesis,andcoagulation.Majorhematologic disordersarediscussed,includingtheetiology,symptoms,laboratorydiagnosis,andtreatmentofanemias, leukemias,andotherbloodcelldiseases,withemphasisoncoagulation,fibrinolysis,andthrombolytic therapy.
Thecurriculumreinforcesthetheoreticalandpracticalapplicationofdiagnostictesting,emphasizing proficiencyinroutineandspecializedclinicallaboratoryprocedures.Itcoversthephysiologicalbasis, principle,procedure,andclinicalsignificanceoftestsinClinicalChemistry,includingbasicchemical laboratorytechnique,safety,qualitycontrol,normalvalues,electrolytes,acid-basebalance,proteins, carbohydrates,lipids,enzymes,metabolites,endocrinefunction,electrophoresis,urinalysis,and toxicology
ThecoursealsodetailsImmunologicMethodologiesandSerology,stressingtheroleoftheimmune systemindisease,withareviewofbasicimmunoglobulinstructure,antigen-antibodyreactions,andthe correlationofimmunologictestdatatoinfectiousdiseasesandautoimmunedisorders
AstrongfocusisplacedonBloodBanking(Immunohematology)andTransfusionMedicine,covering practicalandtheoreticalconcepts RequiredskillsincludedemonstrationofproficiencyinABO/Rh grouping,directantiglobulintesting,antibodyscreening,compatibilitytesting,andtheinvestigationand resolutionofbloodbankingdiscrepanciesusingtechniqueslikeelutionandabsorption
Finally,thecourseincludesacomprehensivestudyofClinicalMicrobiology,coveringtheclassification, etiology,pathogenicity,laboratoryidentification,diagnosis,andtreatmentofbacterial,fungal,and parasiticinfections Clinicalpracticumreinforcestheseareasthroughmicroscopic,biochemical,and immunologicalproceduresusedtoidentifypathogensfromclinicalspecimens.
ProgramTotals*
TotalNumberofCourses: 10
TotalNumberofCreditHours: 42
ContactHoursTheory: 413
ContactHoursSkillsLaboratory: 47
ContactHoursClinicalLaboratory: 501
TotalContactHours: 1,013
*Doesnotincludegeneraleducationandsciencecourses.
ABHESEducationalEffectivenessOutcomes
Theprogramprovidestothegeneralpublic,applicantsandenrolledstudentsaccurateandconsistent informationintheCatalog Tosupportinformationintheprecedingpages,thefollowinginformationis provided:
*Notrequiredfortheprofession
NAACLSOutcomes
NOTES:
TheProgram'sFinalHalfisfromJanuarythroughJune.(2nd semester) ThisdatamaydifferfromtheABHESdataduetoreportingperiodsandcalculationmethods. COVIDPandemicaffectedoutcomesforthistimeframeascomparedtopreviousdata.
SCHOOL OF NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHNOLOGY
History
TheBaptistHealthCollegeLittleRock-SchoolofNuclearMedicineTechnologywasfoundedin1979as aclinicalaffiliateofSt.VincentInfirmary.TheSchoolwastransferredtothesponsorshipofBaptist Healthin1987.TheSchoolhasmaintainedfullaccreditationsinceitsinitialaccreditationin1987bythe JointReviewCommitteeonEducationalProgramsinNuclearMedicineTechnology(JRCNMT),is certifiedthroughtheArkansasDivisionofHigherEducation(ADHE)andalsoholdsaccreditation throughtheAccreditingBureauofHealthEducationSchools(ABHES).TheSchoolisaffiliatedwiththe UniversityofCentralArkansas,HendersonStateUniversity,andArkansasTechUniversity.These affiliationsgrantthegraduateabaccalaureatedegreefromthatuniversityaftercompletionofthe certificateprograminNuclearMedicineTechnology
MissionStatement
TheBaptistHealthCollegeLittleRock-SchoolofNuclearMedicineTechnologyexiststofulfillthe demandforhighlyskilledandcompetentNuclearMedicineTechnologistswithinBaptistHealthaswell asinthesurroundingcommunity.TheSchooliscommittedtoprovidingstudentswiththehighest standardsofeducationandtraining.
Philosophy
TheSchoolupholdsthephilosophyandvaluesofBaptistHealthbyencouragingService,Honesty, Respect,StewardshipandPerformancewithacommitmenttoprovidingqualitypatientcare Christian ideas,attitudesandspiritualperspectivesastheyapplytothecaringoftheillareemphasized,aswellas personalandprofessionalconduct
ItistheSchool’sbeliefthatacompetentindividualinthehealthcarefieldoftoday,mustnotonlyproveto beproficientinthefieldofNuclearMedicineTechnology,butmustalsopossessanappreciationof his/herrolewithintheclinicalsettingandanunderstandingoftheorganizationalcultureaffectingthe workenvironment
Inordertoassurethatthestudentacquiresthiscompetency,ethicalprinciples,Christianvaluesand managementskillsareinterrelatedwiththepracticeofNuclearMedicineTechnology.
TheSchooliscommittedtoprovidingcompetententryleveljobgraduatestoBaptistHealthandthe healthcarecommunitythroughitshighstandardsofprofessionaleducation.
Goals
ThegoalsoftheSchoolofNuclearMedicineTechnologyserveasaframeworkfortheprogramofstudy andinstructionforthedevelopmentofagraduateto:
1 Connectstudentstoawidenetworkofhealthcarefacilitiestosupportdiverselearningopportunities andseamlesstransitionintoprofessionalpractice
2 GraduatetechnologistswhoexemplifythevaluesofBaptistHealthbyemphasizingRespect,Service, Honesty,Stewardship,andPerformance
3. Providetheknowledgeandcompetenciestoprepareskilledandprofessionaltechnologistswho achievenationalcertificationuponfirstattempt.
4. PlaceskilledandprofessionaltechnologistsintheBaptistHealthsystemandotherhealthcare employersaroundthecountry.
StudentLearningOutcomes
1 Demonstrateentry-levelcompetencyinclinicalprocedures,instrumentqualitycontrol,andpatient care
2. Utilizeknowledgeofradiationphysicsandsafetyregulationstolimitthepublic,workers,andselfto ALARAwhenhandlingradioactivematerial.
3. Demonstrateprofessionalismwhendealingwithpatients,faculty,andinteractionswithother members ofthehealthcareteam.
ProgramCalendar
FallSemester2025
ClassBegins July7
SpringSemester2026
ClassBegins January05
LaborDay September01 SpringBreak March23-27 MLK January 19
FallBreak September22-26 MemorialDay May25
ThanksgivingBreak November27-28 SpringSemesterEnds June12
FallSemesterEnds December12 Commencement& Graduation* June13
+Datessubjecttochange.
*Studentshaving“time”tomake-updonotgraduateuntilverificationisprovidedthatalltimehasbeen madeupandgraduationrequirementsfulfilled.Graduationrequirementsincludecompletionofall requiredclinicalcompetencies.
ApplicationDeadline
Inordertofacilitateselectionoftheincomingnewclassanditsentryregistration,apreferredapplication finaldateofMarch1sthasbeenestablishedwithmaterialsduebyMarch15th .
ApplicationRequirements
Applicationrequirementsincludesatisfactorycompletionofapplicationrequirementsasidentifiedinboth theApplicant&AdmissionsectionandSchoolspecificsectionoftheCatalog Selectionforentryis consideredforeachapplicantonlyaftertheApplicationFileiscomplete Completionoftheapplication processdoesnotguaranteeselection/admissionintotheprogram Pleasenotethattheseareminimum requirementsandapplicantsarerankedaccordingtoacademiccriteria
1 AnapplicantmustbeahighschoolgraduateorhaveaGEDpriortotheprogramstartdate The applicantmustsubmitanofficialtranscriptfromthehighschoolfromwhichtheygraduated
2 AmericanCollegeTest(ACT)results TheScholasticAptitudeTest(SAT)maybesubmittedinlieu oftheACT TheSATisevaluatedutilizinganACT/SATconcordancescaleavailableontheACT website
3 Officialtranscriptfromanaffiliateuniversitywitha25GPA orhigherandcompletionofrequired credithoursoftheprescribedcurriculum,anofficialtranscriptfromanaccrediteduniversityor collegeindicatingthattheapplicanthasbeenawardedabachelor’sdegreeorassociateinradiography Officialtranscriptsmustbeprovidedfromallpost-secondaryeducationalproviders
4. InternationalapplicantswhosenativelanguageisnotEnglisharerequiredtosubmittheirqualifying scoresfromtheTestofEnglishasaForeignLanguage(TOEFL)asspecifiedintheApplicantand Admissionssectionofthiscatalog
5 CompletedPersonalStatementForm
6 Two(2)personalrecommendationsfromteachers,clergy,oremployerpersonnel;familymembersare notacceptable
7 Onceallrequiredinformationandmaterialsarereceived,theapplicantisscheduledforapersonal interviewwiththeinterviewteam Theinterviewcompletestheapplicationprocess
Selection
Theinterviewteamconductsapersonalinterviewwitheachapplicant Thefocusisontheapplicant’s reasonsforpursuingtheprogramofstudy ThecommitteeconsistsoftheProgramDirectoroftheSchool andoneortwootherpanelmemberswhomaybefacultymembersofBHCLRSchoolsofNursingand AlliedHealthorclinicalfacultyfromoneoftheclinicalsites Theinterviewcompletestheapplication process
SelectionProcess
SelectionforentryisconsideredforeachapplicantonlyaftertheApplicationFileiscomplete Selection forentryisonacompetitivebasis,withconsiderationgiventooverallGPA,scienceGPA,ACTscores andtheresultsoftheformalinterviewitself,aseachenteringclassislimitedinnumber.Thecommittee formulatesarecommendationforeachapplicantandforwardsittotheProgramDirectorforfinalaction. Theapplicantisnotifiedofthedecision.Theprocessofselectionincludesareviewofthecompleted applicantfileandthepersonalinterviewscore(s). Eachapplicantisrankedaccordingtoqualifications, withthehighestqualifiedbeingnumberone.Theprocessiscontinueduntiltheclassisfilled.Qualified applicantsnotincludedintheselectedclassnumber,maybeplacedontheAlternateList.
Thehighestqualifiedalternateisrankednumberone(1)andsoon.Alternatesarenotifiedbyrank numberifspacebecomesavailableintheclass.Alternatesarestronglyencouragedtokeeptheirfile activebycontactingtheProgramDirectorandobtainingacademicadvice.Alternatestatusdoesnot guaranteetheapplicantafuturepositioninthenextenteringclassoranyfutureclass.Thealternateshould contacttheProgramDirectorbeforetheMarch1stdeadlineofthefollowingyearandrequestthatthefile bereactivated.Ifthetimesincethelastinquiryisgreaterthanonecalendaryear,theindividualmust updatethefileasrequestedbytheprogram.
Applicantsselectedforentryareexpectedtonotifytheprogramofintenttoregisterbyreturningaspecial formtotheprogrampriortoregistrationdate.Selectedapplicantsnotregistering,whoseekadmissionata laterdate,havenopreferentialstatusandshallbereconsideredforacceptanceatthesametimeasnew applicantsfornextclasstoenter
EntryRequirements
Fulfillmentofentryrequirementsincludessatisfactorycompletionofentryrequirementsasidentifiedin theApplicant&AdmissionandSchoolspecificsectionsoftheCatalog Selectedapplicantsqualifyfor entryandregistrationforcoursesthroughfulfillmentofallentryrequirements
1 Anassociateinradiographyorbaccalaureatedegreefromanaccreditedcollegeoruniversity,official gradereportforcollegecoursesenrolledinatthetimeofapplicationandaletterofverificationfrom therespectiveschool/collegecounselor/advisor;
2 Submissionofhealthprofessionalcertificationorlicenseforvisualobservationasapplicable;
3. Completionofthefollowingminimumprerequisiteswithaminimumfinalgradeof“C”inthe followingcourses:
3CreditsCollegeAlgebra
4CreditsGeneralChemistry(includeslab),8creditspreferred
3CreditsGeneralPhysics(labpreferred)
8CreditsHumanAnatomyandPhysiology(includeslab)
WrittenCommunications
4 ImmunizationandTuberculinTestinginformationcanbefoundintheApplicantandAdmission informationsectionoftheCatalog
EssentialFunctions
Essentialfunctions,asestablishedbytheschool,areskills,abilities,andcompetenciesthatmustbe demonstratedbyastudentonadmissionandthroughouttheprogram BaptistHealthCollege’s professionalhealthcareeducationprogramexpectseachstudenttoattainandintegratethenecessary knowledgeandskills,combinedwiththedevelopmentandapplicationofsoundjudgment,tosuccessfully providesemi-autonomousandcollaborativecareforindividualswithinthescopeofpracticedefinedby theirprogramofstudy
InordertoprogressasastudentinBaptistHealthCollegeLittleRock(BHCLR)-SchoolofNuclear MedicineTechnologyandsuccessfullycompletethecourseofstudytobecomeahealthcareprofessional, astudentmustdemonstrateeachoftherequiredEssentialFunctions.Satisfactorydemonstrationofthe EssentialFunctionssignifiesthatastudentmeetstheacademicrequirementsandpossessesthetechnical skillstoengageineducationalactivitiesintheclassroomandclinicalsettinginamannerthatwouldnot poseadangertootherstudents,patients,orthepublic.
ThefollowingEssentialFunctionsarerequiredofstudentsthroughoutenrollmentintheprogram:
EssentialFunction
1 Observation:
2 Speech/Hearing:
3.PhysicalAbilities/FineMotorTouch:
Description
● Beabletoseeandreadprintedmaterials includingbutnotlimitedto,clinicaldocuments, coursematerials,andcomputerscreens
● Abletovisuallyobservepatientsandthe patient’senvironment
● Havegoodvision,andcandemonstratesufficient visualabilitytoloadafinesuture,thesizeofa humanhair,ontoafineneedleholder
● Havetheabilitytospeakclearlyandbe understood
● Abletohearandinterpretvoicesaswellasloud, soft,ormuffledsounds Icanhearnormal conversionspeechat10feet
● Canwalk,liftinexcessof50lbs,push,pull, reach,sitandstandforlongperiodsoftime whennecessary,foraminimumof8hours,and usebothhandssimultaneously.
4 Intellectual/Conceptual/Cognitive:
5.Communication/Behavior:
● Beabletomoveimmobilepatientsfrom stretchertoimagingtablewithassistancefrom departmentpersonnel Iamabletopushand maneuverpatientstretcherswithIVpolesand imagingequipmentsafely
● Canutilizeacomputerkeyboard,mouse,and monitorinordertoinputandmanipulateclinical data
● Capableof movingheavyobjectsbybending, stooping,reachingormovingsidetoside
● Possessallskillsnecessarytocarryout diagnosticproceduresandmanipulateclinical data Icanperformphlebotomysafelyand accurately
● Abletousemyfingersforfinemotordexterity and manipulatingsmallobjects,etc
● Physicallyabletoworkonorwithequipment followingpropertraining
● Havephysicaluseofallofthefollowing: fingers,hands,arms,feet,legs,backandneck
● Havetheabilitytodobasicmathematical calculations(add,subtract,multiply,divide)
● Canrecognizeemergencysituationsandtake appropriateactionsastaught
● Practicecomprehensionandprocessingverbal andwritteninformation
● Canorganizeandprioritizejobtasks
● Effectivelycapableofreading,writing,and verballycommunicatinginEnglish,including beingabletolegiblycommunicateinwriting usingtheEnglishlanguage.
● Abletoassessorinterpretnon-verbal communicationsuchasfacialexpressions,hand signalsforhelp,etc
● Havetheabilitytodemonstrateandmaintain psychologicalandemotionalstability.
● Beingwillingandabletobehaveina professionalandrespectfulmanner.
● Beingwillingandabletocomplywith theBaptistHealthValues:Service, Honesty,Respect,Stewardshipand Performance.
● Beingwillingandabletofollowallexpectations, policiesandproceduresoutlinedbythecollege.
● Abletofolloworganizationalpolicieswhich maintainsafetyforpatient(s),self,andothers.
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
Studentsarerequiredtoparticipateintheclinicalsettingasscheduledduringtheentireclassyear StudentsarescheduledMondaythroughFriday Clinicaldaysare7:30am to4:00pm andclassdays are7:30am to4:00pm Certainclinicalrotationsmayrequirethestudenttoarriveat5:30am inorder toparticipateinqualitycontrolprocedures Studentsarenotrequiredtoworkweekends,overtime,ortake call Ifastudentdesirestoremainintheclinicalareaovertimeinordertoobserveand/orassistwitha procedure,compensatorytime-offisnotgiven Ifnecessary,studentsmayrequestpermissionfromthe ProgramDirectortoschedulemake-uptimeafter4:00pm 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,inclusiveofadheringtoUS 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(e.g.NPOstatus).
13.Explaintheimpactofpatientpreparationontheprocedure,imagingandquantitativedata.
14 Explaintheprocedure,patientinvolvement,lengthofstudyandradiationsafetytothepatientand family.
15 Verifyinformedconsent,ifappropriate
16 Selectandorganizethesuppliesnecessarytoperformtheprocedure
17.Selectappropriateinstrumentandparametersfortheprocedure.
18 Administertheradiopharmaceuticaland/oradjunctivepharmaceuticalinaccordancewith institutionalguidelines.
19.Documenttheradiopharmaceuticaland/oradjunctivepharmaceuticalinaccordancewith institutionalguidelines
20.Positionthepatientappropriatelyfortheprocedure.
21.Assistthehealthcareproviderinnuclearcardiacstresstestingperformedinconjunctionwith nuclearmedicineprocedures
22.Acquireappropriateimagingview(s)and/ornon-imagingdataforcompleteprocedure.
23 Annotateand/orprocessimagingornon-imagingdataforphysicianinterpretation
24 Reviewacquiredimagesandprocesseddatacriticallyinordertoassurediagnosticquality
25.Analyzenormalandabnormalbio-distributionoftheradiopharmaceuticalinnuclearmedicineimages andcorrelatewithphysiologyand/orpathology
26.Recognizeimageorpatientartifactsandtakeappropriateaction.
G RadionuclideTherapy
Anuclearmedicinetechnologygraduatemust:
1.Assistanauthorizeduserwiththetherapyprocedureincludingpreparation,documentation,patientcare andradiationsafety
2 Identifyanycontraindicationstothetherapyincludingpregnancyand/orlactationstatus,priortothe procedure.
3 Verifythepatient’sphysiologicalpreparation
4.Verifycompletionofinformedconsent,writtendirective,radiationsafetyinstructions,andpatientand familyeducation.
5.Verifyanddocumentpatientidentity,radiopharmaceutical,routeofadministrationanddosageforthe therapy.
6 Assisttheauthorizeduserinroompreparation,instructinghospitalstaff,patientand/orcaregiversin appropriatepatientcareandradiationsafetyprecautions.
7 Practiceprescribedradiationsafetyproceduresduringthepreparationandtheadministrationoftherapy
8 Conductanddocumentradiationsurveysofdesignatedpatientareasand/orthepatient,whenindicated 9.Assureappropriateposttherapymonitoring,documentationandfollowupisperformed.
CollegeandUniversityAffiliates
ArkansasTechUniversity
HendersonStateUniversity
UniversityofCentralArkansas
StudentsenrolledattheUniversityofCentralArkansas,HendersonStateUniversity,andArkansasTech UniversityareencouragedtoconsultwiththeNuclearMedicineAdvisortoassurecompletionofall generaleducationandspecificprogramprerequisites.Allapplicantsareencouragedtocontactthe ProgramDirectoroftheSchoolofNuclearMedicineTechnologyduringtheirsophomoreyearincollege foradditionalinformation
ClinicalFacilities
BaptistHealth-FortSmith
BaptistHealthMedicalCenter-LittleRock
BaptistHealthMedicalCenter-NorthLittleRock
BaptistHealthMedicalCenter-NorthLittleRockOutpatientImagingCenter
ArkansasCardiology
ArkansasChildren’sHospital
CentralArkansasRadiationTherapyInstitute(CARTI)LittleRock
CardinalHealthNuclearPharmacy
HighlandsOncology
CentralArkansasRadiationTherapyInstitute(CARTI)NorthLittleRock
GenesisCancerandBloodInstitute
ProfessionalOrganizations
SocietyofNuclearMedicineandMolecularImaging(SNMMI)–TechnologistSection
ProfessionalCurriculum
Thecurriculumisorganizedintotwo(2)semestersandleadstoacertificateattheendoftheprogram. Duringenrollment,studentsattenddidactic(classroom)instructionandclinicalinstruction.Students spendclinicalpracticetimeintheclinicalfacilitieslistedabove
SEMESTERI
Totals:Courses-18
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,venipunctureandIV 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 18
TotalNumberofCreditHours 58
NumberofContactHours(Theory) 626
NumberofContactHours(SkillsLaboratory) 6
NumberofContactHours(ClinicalRotations) 864
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
Commencement December13
SchoolofNursing–Accelerated,Spring2026
CoursesBegin January20
MartinLutherKingJr Day January19
CoursesEnd May15
Commencement N/A
ApplicationDeadline
IndividualswhoareapplyingtotheLPN/LPTNsandCertifiedParamedicsAcceleratedtrackofBHCLRSchoolofNursingprogram,beginninginJanuaryandAugust,musthavetheirapplicationsubmittedby November1withfilecompleteonorbeforeNovember15thforJanuaryentry,orsubmittedbyJune1 withfilecompleteonorbeforeJune15thofthespecifiedyearforAugustentry.
BHCLRoperatesunderrollingadmissionsandapplicantsareconsideredforadmissionsastheirfiles becomecomplete.Asaresult,applicantscompletedatornearthedeadlinesareconsideredona space-availablebasis.
ApplicationRequirements
LicensedPracticalNurses(LPNs)orLicensedVocationalNurses(LVNs)andLicensedPsychiatric TechnicianNurses(LPTNs)areofferedtheAcceleratedTrackofstudytobecomeregisterednurses.
ArkansasCertifiedParamedics,whichareNationallyRegistered,mayapplyforselectiontoenterthe LPN/LPTNtoRNAcceleratedcurriculumatBHCLR-SchoolofNursing Qualifyingparamedicsare requiredtofulfillthesameapplicationrequirementsandallentryrequirementsastheotherapplicants In additiontheymustalsocompletespecificskillmodulesandlaboratorycheck-off ApplicantstotheAcceleratedTrackmustsatisfytheapplicationrequirementsasidentifiedinthe Applicant&AdmissionsectionoftheBHCLRCatalog
Completionofallapplicationrequirementsisrequiredbeforetheapplicantfileisreviewedforselection Completionoftheapplicationprocessdoesnotguaranteeselection/admissionintotheprogram Please notethattheseareminimumrequirementsandapplicantsarerankedaccordingtoacademiccriteria
1 ApplicantsmustbeahighschoolgraduateorhaveaGEDpriortotheprogramstartdate
2. OfficialtranscriptsfromALLeducationalinstitutionsattendedwhichincludescolleges, universities,vocationalschools,privateschools,militaryschools,privatecareerschools,etc.;
3 ATIexamscoresmustbenomorethantwoyearsoldandACTscoresmustbenomorethanten yearsold.
4. BHCLRsuperscorestheACTbyusingthehighestsubsetfromeachexamtocalculatethe compositescore
5. Effective07/01/22,ATITEASexamsmustbetakeninanon-campus,proctoredenvironment.
6 Entryexamrequirements:
a ATITEAS60%MinimumCompositeanda66%MinimumReadingSubsetOR
b. ACT19MinimumCompositeanda19MinimumReadingSubset
7 CurrentunrestrictedArkansasLPNorLPTNlicense,acompactstatelicense,arighttopracticein Arkansas(endorsement),orbeanArkansasCertifiedParamedic;
8 Personalinterviewasrequested;
9. DocumentationofemploymentasaLPN/LPTNorParamedicforaminimumof6monthsis preferred;
10 ParamedictoRNadditionalrequirements; a ArkansasParamediccertificationrequired
11 EffectiveJanuary2026entryandforward,documentedcompletionofaminimumofAnatomy andPhysiologyI&IIw/labs,Microbiologyw/lab,QuantitativeLiteracyorequivalent/higher math,EnglishCompositionI,andEnglishCompositionIIwithanofficialtranscriptreflecting finalgradesof“C”orgreater
RemaininggeneraleducationcoursesthatincludePsychology,SociologyorDevelopmental Psychology,andNutritionmaybetakenasco-requisiteswiththenursingcurriculumandmaybe completedduringSpring,SummerandFallsemesters BHCLRworkscooperativelywith UA-PulaskiTechnicalCollegetoofferonlineandface-to-facegeneraleducationcourses
TransfercreditsareacceptedasidentifiedintheCatalog ApplicantsarereferredtotheADHE TransferCreditGuideavailableonlineat: https://adheedu/students-parents/transfer-info-for-students
Selection
Theschoolselectsapplicantsforentrythroughouttheyearbymaintainingacontinuousselectionprocess. SelectionforentryisconsideredforeachapplicantonlyaftertheApplicationFileiscomplete.
SelectionProcess
Theselectionprocessincludesathoroughreviewofthecompletedapplicantfile.Eachapplicantisscored accordingtoestablishedcriteriareflectedontheApplicantRatingForm.Ifaqualifiedapplicantisnot includedintheselectedclassnumber,alternatestatusmaybeassigned.
Selectedapplicantsnotregistering,whoseekentryatalaterdate,havenopreferentialstatusandare reconsideredatthesametimeasnewapplicantsforthenextclass.
AdmissiontoAcceleratedTrack
TheschoolsupportsandparticipatesintheArkansasNursingArticulationModel.TheAcceleratedTrack, designedforlicensedpracticalnurses(LPN/LPTN),mayenterattheSophomoreSemesterIlevelafter selectionforentry.ArkansasCertifiedParamedicsmayalsoenterattheSophomoreSemesterIlevelafter selectionforentry.ApplicantsfortheAcceleratedTrackmustmeetallapplicationandentryrequirements publishedintheCatalog.
CreditbyExamination
SeeApplicantandAdmissionInformation
EntryRequirements
Fulfillmentofentryrequirementsincludessatisfactorycompletionofentryrequirementsasidentifiedin theApplicantandAdmissionsectionoftheCatalog ImmunizationandTuberculinTestinginformation canbefoundintheApplicantandAdmissionInformationsectionoftheCatalog Selectedapplicants qualifyforentryandregistrationforcoursesthroughfulfillmentofallentryrequirements
ReentryRequirements-Accelerated
PleaseseetheAcademicSectionofthiscatalogforreentryinformation
EssentialFunctions
Essentialfunctions,asestablishedbytheschool,areskills,abilities,andcompetenciesthatmustbe demonstratedbyastudentonadmissionandthroughouttheprogram BaptistHealthCollege’s
professionalhealthcareeducationprogramexpectseachstudenttoattainandintegratethenecessary knowledgeandskills,combinedwiththedevelopmentandapplicationofsoundjudgment,tosuccessfully providesemi-autonomousandcollaborativecareforindividualswithinthescopeofpracticedefinedby theirprogramofstudy
InordertoprogressasastudentinBaptistHealthCollegeLittleRock(BHCLR)-SchoolsofNursingand successfullycompletethecourseofstudytobecomeahealthcareprofessional,astudentmust demonstrateeachoftherequiredEssentialFunctions SatisfactorydemonstrationoftheEssential Functionssignifiesthatastudentmeetstheacademicrequirementsandpossessesthetechnicalskillsto engageineducationalactivitiesintheclassroomandclinicalsettinginamannerthatwouldnotposea dangertootherstudents,patients,orthepublic
ThefollowingEssentialFunctionsarerequiredofstudentsthroughoutenrollmentintheprogram:
EssentialFunction Description
1.Observation:
2.Speech/Hearing:
3 PhysicalAbilities/FineMotorTouch:
● Abletoseeandreadprintedmaterialsincluding butnotlimitedto,clinicaldocuments,course materials,andcomputerscreens.
● Canvisuallyobservepatientsandthepatient’s environment.
● Havegoodvision,orrequiretheuseof glasses/contactsandwearthemwhennecessary.
● Canspeakclearlyandbeunderstood.
● Abletohearandinterpretvoicesaswellasloud, soft,ormuffledsounds.
● Capableofwalking,liftinginexcessof50lbs, pushing,pulling,reaching,sittingandstanding forlongperiodsoftimewhennecessary Can alsomoveheavyobjectsbybending,stooping, reachingormovingsidetoside
● Havetheuseoffingersforfinemotordexterity and manipulatingsmallobjects,etc
● Physicallyabletoworkonorwithequipment followingpropertraining
● Havephysicaluseofallofthefollowing: fingers,hands,arms,feet,legs,backandneck
4 Intellectual/Conceptual/Cognitive
5.Communication/Behavior
● Abletodobasicmathematicalcalculations(add, subtract,multiply,divide)
● Canrecognizeemergencysituationsandtake appropriateactionsastaught
● Abletocomprehendandprocessverbaland writteninformation
● Canorganizeandprioritizejobtasks
● Caneffectivelyread,write,andverbally communicateintheEnglishlanguage
● Havetheabilitytolegiblycommunicatein writingusingtheEnglishlanguage
● Possesstheabilitytoassessorinterpret non-verbalcommunicationsuchasfacial expressions,handsignalsforhelp,etc
● Capableofdemonstratingandmaintaining psychologicalandemotionalstability
● Willingandabletobehaveinaprofessionaland respectfulmanner
● Willingandabletocomplywiththe BaptistHealthValues:Service,Honesty, Respect,StewardshipandPerformance
● Willing and able to follow all expectations, policiesandproceduresoutlinedbythecollege
● Be able to follow organizational policies which maintainsafetyforpatient(s),self,andothers
EntranceDate
TheentrancedatesarereflectedontheSchoolCalendarhereinpresentedinthisportionoftheCatalog underAdmissions Studentsarenotifiedwhenreceivingtheiracceptanceletteroftheentrance (Orientation)dateforthebeginningoftheschoolyear
Academics
Theprogramofstudyiscomposedofrequiredcoursesingeneraleducation,sciences,andnursing.Itis designedtoassistthestudentinachievingtheprogramoutcomesbygraduation.Thestudentbeginsstudy bylearningskillssupportedbyfundamentalclassroomtheoreticalknowledgeandprinciples.Basedon thatfoundation,thestudentprogresseswithadditionalknowledge,skills,andprincipleswithincreasing complexity,throughthesubsequentsemesters.Thestudentgraduatesfromtheprogramofstudywith criticalthinkingcapabilityandtheabilitytomanagecomplexsituationsrelatedtopatientcare.
Thestudentprogressesandpromotesthroughtheprogramofstudybycompletingeachrequiredcourse withatleastaminimumfinalgradeof“C” Innursingcourses,minimumfinalgradesof“C”intheory andsatisfactory“S”innursingskillslaboratoryandclinicallaboratoryarerequired Thestudentmust meetallrequirementsofeachnursingcourseinordertoprogress Passinginalluniversityand/orcollege coursesisdeterminedaccordingtothepoliciesoftherespectiveinstitution Afinaltheorygradeof“C”is requiredbyBHCLRforalluniversityandcollegecourses Academicprogressisdeterminedusing theory,clinicallaboratory,andnursingskillslaboratorygradingscales Theorygradingscaleispublished intheAcademicInformationsectionoftheCatalog Anycoursegradingscalethatdeviatesfromthe academicinformationispublishedinthespecificcoursesyllabus
ClinicalLaboratoryandNursingSkillsLaboratory:
Theopportunitytocompleteanincompletegradeormake-upmissedworkincludingexaminationsmay beavailabletothestudent Theabilitytocompleteincompletemakeupcourseworkisdeterminedby policy Thestudent’sfollow-throughwithpolicyregardingattendance,thestudent’spreviousattendance recordsandacademicprogresswillbeconsideredwhenmakingthisdecision Feesarechargedtocover theprogram’sexpensesassociatedwithgrading,clinicalmake-uptime,nursingskillslaboratorymake-up time,examinationpreparation,proctoring,andrecording
AttendanceandMethodofDelivery
Theprogramisahybridprogramofstudy Regularandpromptattendanceisrequired Attendanceand specificrequirementsarepublishedinprogrammaticstudenthandbooksandcoursesyllabi
ClassesandClinicalRotations
Classesarehybridwherestudentswillreceiveonlinelearninginstructionandcompleterequiredcourse workthroughonlineelectronicandfacetoface(F2F)asassigned.Studentswillreceiveandreview communications,lectures,discussions,andassignmentsfromfacultyelectronically.Studentsarerequired toparticipateinallonlineactivitiesforeachcourse.Studentsshouldexpecttohavealearningactivityor acombinationoflearningactivitiesforeachweekofclass.Allcourseworkandexamsarecompleted onlinewithclinicalhourscoordinatedwithapreceptortoallowforaflexibleschedule.Clinical experienceswillbecoordinatedwithpreceptorsatvariousclinicalsites.
CreditHours
Eachrequiredcourseintheprofessionalcurriculumreflectsacredithourvalue BHCLRusesthecredit hourformulaidentifiedintheAcademicInformationsectionoftheCatalog
EducationalPlansandPromotion
Onentry,eachstudentreceivesaneducationalplanofstudy.Theplanmustbefollowedtoensure completionandgraduationonthescheduleddate.Theremustbenodeviationsfromtheplanwithoutthe RegistrarandrespectiveProgramDirector,AssociateDeanorDean’spriorapproval
Promotionfromoneclassificationtoanotherisdependentonthestudentcomplyingwiththeeducational planandinfulfillingallrequirementsforeachlevelofstudyintheprogram
GraduationRequirements
Graduationisdependentonthestudent’sfulfillmentofthefollowingschoolrequirementsandofficially occursonthedateofcompletionverification:
1. Satisfactorilycompletetheprogramofstudy, 2. Settleallfinancialobligations, 3. Completetheclearanceprocess, 4. Completerequiredcommunityservice, 5. Completetheeducationalplanasscheduled, 6. SuccessfullycompleteacomprehensiveNCLEX-RNreviewcourseapprovedbytheprogram, 7. Provideschoolapprovedphotographforthegraduatecompositepicture,and 8. SubmitcompletedSophomoreIIexitforms.
LengthofProgram
TheAcceleratedTrackforLPN/LPTNandCertifiedParamedicsprogramofstudyisoneacademicyear andincludesforty-four(44)weeksofinstruction.
Graduates
SuccessfulcompletionoftheprogramofstudyandgraduationassureseligibilitytoapplyfortheNational CouncilLicensureExaminationforRegisteredNurses(NCLEX-RN) Ifastudentdoesnotmeetthe benchmark,thestudentwillnotbeverifiedandreleasedtotheArkansasStateBoardofNursinguntilthe studentreceivesa“GreenLight”fromtheVirtualATINCLEXReviewCourse
Licensure
SuccessfulcandidatesontheNCLEX-RNarerecognizedasRegisteredNurses,havingdemonstrated competencyandqualityperformanceintheprofession
GraduationfromBaptistHealthCollegeLittleRock–SchoolofNursingdoesnotassuretheArkansas StateBoardofNursing’sapprovaltotakethelicensureexamination. * BelowistheACA§17-87-312 andACA§17-3-102initsentirety.
CriminalBackgroundChecksandtheNursePracticeActoftheStateofArkansasforNursing Students
TheNursePracticeActoutlineseligibilityrequirementstositforlicensureinArkansasandisprovided below.
However,personsthathavepleadedguiltyornolocontendereto,orbeenfoundguiltyofanoffenselisted inACA§17-87-312.CriminalbackgroundchecksandACA§17-3-102LicensingRestrictions BasedonCriminalRecordsinthe Nurse Practice Act of the State of Arkansas* maynotbeeligibleto receiveorholdalicenseissuedbytheArkansasStateBoardofNursing.GraduationfromBaptistHealth CollegeLittleRockdoesnotassuretheArkansasStateBoardofNursing’sapprovaltotakethelicensure examination
Seehttps://wwwhealthyarkansasgov/programs-services/topics/arsbn-criminal-background-checks * BelowistheACA§17-87-312andACA§17-3-102initsentirety 17-87-312.Criminalbackgroundchecks.
(a)
(1)Eachfirst-timeapplicantforalicenseissuedbytheArkansasStateBoardofNursingshallapplytothe IdentificationBureauoftheDivisionofArkansasStatePoliceforastateandnationalcriminal backgroundcheck,tobeconductedbytheFederalBureauofInvestigation.
(2)AtthetimeapersonappliestoanArkansasnursingeducationalprogram,theprogramshallnotifythe applicantinwritingoftheprovisionsandrequirementsofthissection.
(b)Thecheckshallconformtotheapplicablefederalstandardsandshallincludethetakingof fingerprints
(c)TheapplicantshallsignareleaseofinformationtotheboardandshallberesponsibletotheDivision ofArkansasStatePoliceforthepaymentofanyfeeassociatedwiththecriminalbackgroundcheck
(d)Uponcompletionofthecriminalbackgroundcheck,theIdentificationBureauoftheDivisionof ArkansasStatePoliceshallforwardtotheboardallreleasableinformationobtainedconcerningthe applicant
(e)Forpurposesofthissection,theboardshallfollowthelicensingrestrictionsbasedoncriminalrecords under§17-3-102
(f)
(1)Theboardmayissueanonrenewabletemporarypermitforlicensuretoafirst-timeapplicantpending
theresultsofthecriminalbackgroundcheck.
(2)Thepermitshallbevalidfornomorethansix(6)months.
(g)
(1)AnyinformationreceivedbytheboardfromtheIdentificationBureauoftheDivisionofArkansas StatePoliceunderthissectionshallnotbeavailableforexaminationexceptby:
(A)Theaffectedapplicantforlicensureorhisorherauthorizedrepresentative;or
(B)Thepersonwhoselicenseissubjecttorevocationorhisorherauthorizedrepresentative
(2)Norecord,file,ordocumentshallberemovedfromthecustodyoftheDivisionofArkansasState Police
(h)Anyinformationmadeavailabletotheaffectedapplicantforlicensureorthepersonwhoselicenseis subjecttorevocationshallbeinformationpertainingtothatpersononly
(i)Rightsofprivilegeandconfidentialityestablishedinthissectionshallnotextendtoanydocument createdforpurposesotherthanthisbackgroundcheck
(j)Theboardshalladoptthenecessaryrulestofullyimplementtheprovisionsofthissection (k)
(1)Theboardmayparticipateatthestateandfederallevelinprogramsthatprovidenotificationofan arrestsubsequenttoaninitialbackgroundcheckthatisconductedthroughavailablegovernmental systems
(2)Theboardmaysubmitanapplicant'sfingerprintstothefederalNextGenerationIdentificationsystem
(3)ThefingerprintsmaybesearchedbyfuturesubmissionstotheNextGenerationIdentificationsystem, includinglatentfingerprintsearches.
(4)AnapplicantenrolledintheNextGenerationIdentificationsystemisnotrequiredtore-fingerprint whenasubsequentrequestforastateorfederalcriminalhistorybackgroundcheckisrequiredif:
(A)Alegiblesetoftheapplicant'sfingerprintsisobtainedwhentheapplicantenrollsintheNext GenerationIdentificationsystem;and
(B)TheapplicantissubjecttotheRapBackserviceoftheNextGenerationIdentificationsystem.
(l)TheIdentificationBureauoftheDivisionofArkansasStatePoliceandtheFederalBureauof InvestigationmaymaintainfingerprintsintheIntegratedAutomatedFingerprintIdentificationSystem 17-3-102.Licensingrestrictionsbasedoncriminalrecords.
(a)Anindividualisnoteligibletoreceiveorholdalicenseissuedbyalicensingentityifthatindividual haspleadedguiltyornolocontenderetoorbeenfoundguiltyofanyofthefollowingoffensesbyany courtintheStateofArkansasorofanysimilaroffensebyacourtinanotherstateorofanysimilar offensebyafederalcourt,unlesstheconvictionwaslawfullysealedundertheComprehensiveCriminal RecordSealingActof2013,§16-90-1401etseq,orotherwisepreviouslysealed,pardonedorexpunged underpriorlaw:
(1)Capitalmurderasprohibitedin§5-10-101;
(2)Murderinthefirstdegreeandseconddegreeasprohibitedin§§5-10-102and5-10-103;
(3)Manslaughterasprohibitedin§5-10-104;
(4)Negligenthomicideasprohibitedin§5-10-105;
(5)Kidnappingasprohibitedin§5-11-102;
(6)Falseimprisonmentinthefirstdegreeasprohibitedin§5-11-103;
(7)Permanentdetentionorrestraintasprohibitedin§5-11-106;
(8)Robberyasprohibitedin§5-12-102;
(9)Aggravatedrobberyasprohibitedin§5-12-103;
(10)Batteryinthefirstdegreeasprohibitedin§5-13-201;
(11)Aggravatedassaultasprohibitedin§5-13-204;
(12)Introductionofacontrolledsubstanceintothebodyofanotherpersonasprohibitedin§5-13-210;
(13)Aggravatedassaultuponalawenforcementofficeroranemployeeofacorrectionalfacilityas prohibitedin§5-13-211,ifaClassYfelony;
(14)Terroristicthreateninginthefirstdegreeasprohibitedin§5-13-301;
(15)Rapeasprohibitedin§5-14-103;
(16)Sexualindecencywithachildasprohibitedin§5-14-110;
(17)Sexualextortionasprohibitedin§5-14-113;(18)Sexualassaultinthefirstdegree,seconddegree, thirddegree,andfourthdegreeasprohibitedin§§5-14-124 5-14-127; (19)Incestasprohibitedin§5-26-202;
(20)Offensesagainstthefamilyasprohibitedin§§5-26-303 5-26-306;
(21)Endangeringthewelfareofanincompetentpersoninthefirstdegree,asprohibitedin§5-27-201;
(22)Endangeringthewelfareofaminorinthefirstdegreeasprohibitedin§5-27-205;
(23)Permittingtheabuseofaminorasprohibitedin§5-27-221;
(24)Engagingchildreninsexuallyexplicitconductforuseinvisualorprintmedia,transportationof minorsforprohibitedsexualconduct,panderingorpossessingvisualorprintmediumdepictingsexually explicitconductinvolvingachild,oruseofachildorconsenttouseofachildinasexualperformanceby producing,directing,orpromotingasexualperformancebyachild,asprohibitedin§§5-27-303 5-27-305,5-27-402,and5-27-403;
(25)Computerchildpornographyasprohibitedin§5-27-603;
(26)Computerexploitationofachildinthefirstdegreeasprohibitedin§5-27-605;
(27)Felonyadultabuseasprohibitedin§5-28-103;
(28)Theftofpropertyasprohibitedin§5-36-103;
(29)Theftbyreceivingasprohibitedin§5-36-106;
(30)Arsonasprohibitedin§5-38-301;
(31)Burglaryasprohibitedin§5-39-201;
(32)FelonyviolationoftheUniformControlledSubstancesAct,§§5-64-101 5-64-510,asprohibited intheformer§5-64-401,and§§5-64-419 5-64-442;
(33)Promotionofprostitutioninthefirstdegreeasprohibitedin§5-70-104;
(34)Stalkingasprohibitedin§5-71-229;
(35)Criminalattempt,criminalcomplicity,criminalsolicitation,orcriminalconspiracy,asprohibitedin §§5-3-201,5-3-202,5-3-301,and5-3-401,tocommitanyoftheoffenseslistedinthissubsection;and
(36)Allothercrimesreferencedinthistitle.(b)
(1)Ifanindividualhasbeenconvictedofacrimelistedinsubsection(a)ofthissection,alicensingentity maywaivedisqualificationorrevocationofalicensebasedontheconvictionifarequestforawaiveris madeby:
(A)Anaffectedapplicantforalicense;or
(B)Theindividualholdingalicensesubjecttorevocation.
(2)Abasisuponwhichawaivermaybegrantedincludeswithoutlimitation:
(A)Theageatwhichtheoffensewascommitted;
(B)Thecircumstancessurroundingtheoffense;
(C)Thelengthoftimesincetheoffensewascommitted;
(D)Subsequentworkhistorysincetheoffensewascommitted;
(E)Employmentreferencessincetheoffensewascommitted;
(F)Characterreferencessincetheoffensewascommitted;
(G)Relevanceoftheoffensetotheoccupationallicense;and
(H)Otherevidencedemonstratingthatlicensureoftheapplicantdoesnotposeathreattothehealthor safetyofthepublic
(c)Ifanindividualhasavalidcriminalconvictionforanoffensethatcoulddisqualifytheindividualfrom receivingalicense,thedisqualificationshallnotbeconsideredformorethanfive(5)yearsfromthedate ofconvictionorincarcerationoronwhichprobationends,whicheverdateisthelatest,iftheindividual:
(A)Wasnotconvictedforcommittingaviolentorsexualoffense;and
(B)Hasnotbeenconvictedofanyotheroffenseduringthefive-yeardisqualificationperiod
(d)Alicensingentityshallnot,asabasisuponwhichalicensemaybegrantedordenied:
(1)Usevagueorgenericterms,includingwithoutlimitationthephrase"moralturpitude"and"good character";or
(2)Considerarrestswithoutasubsequentconviction.(e)Duetotheseriousnatureoftheoffenses,the followingshallresultinpermanentdisqualificationforlicensure:
(1)Capitalmurderasprohibitedin§5-10-101;
(2)Murderinthefirstdegreeasprohibitedin§5-10-102andmurderintheseconddegreeasprohibitedin §5-10-103;
(3)Kidnappingasprohibitedin§5-11-102;
(4)Aggravatedassaultuponalawenforcementofficeroranemployeeofacorrectionalfacilityas prohibitedin§5-13-211,ifaClassYfelony;
(5)Rapeasprohibitedin§5-14-103;
(6)Sexualextortionasprohibitedin§5-14-113;
(7)Sexualassaultinthefirstdegreeasprohibitedin§5-14-124andsexualassaultintheseconddegree asprohibitedin§5-14-125;
(8)Incestasprohibitedin§5-26-202;
(9)Endangeringthewelfareofanincompetentpersoninthefirstdegreeasprohibitedin§5-27-201;
(10)Endangeringthewelfareofaminorinthefirstdegreeasprohibitedin§5-27-205;
(11)Adultabusethatconstitutesafelonyasprohibitedin§5-28-103;and
(12)Arsonasprohibitedin§5-38-301
(f)Thischapterdoesnotprecludealicensingentityfromtakingemergencyactionagainstalicenseeas authorizedunder§25-15-211forthesakeofpublichealth,safety,orwelfare
(g)Thepermanentdisqualificationforanoffenselistedinsubsection(e)ofthissectiondoesnotapplyto anindividualwhoholdsavalidlicenseontheeffectivedateofthischapter
EndofProgramStudentLearningOutcomes
1 Integratetheoreticalknowledge,clinicaldecisionmaking,andthenursingprocesstoplan client-centeredcareinavarietyofhealthcaresettingsacrossthelifespan
2 Utilizeaculturallycompetent,holisticapproachtoexecuteevidence-based,client-centered educationandcareinavarietyofhealthcaresettingstoindividualsacrossthelifespan
3. Coordinateclient-centeredcareaccordingtoethicalprinciplesandlegalstandardstopromotea cultureofsafety.
4. Exemplifyprofessionalnursingskills,attitudesandbehaviorswhilemanaging,collaborating,and communicatingwiththeclientandmultidisciplinaryhealthcareteam.
5 Interpretclientdataandutilizetechnologytosupportdecisionmakingandimprovesafetyand qualityofcare
6 Utilizetheprinciplesofpharmacologywhenprovidingnursingcareforclientsacrossthe lifespan
NewEndofProgramStudentLearningOutcomes
(Effective Spring 2026)
1 Integrateevidence-basedpracticestandards,includingprinciplesofpharmacology,tosafely deliverqualityclientcareandimproveoutcomesfordiversepopulations (Framework:Teaching andLearning;QSEN:Evidence-BasedPractice,Safety)
2. Modelprofessionalbehaviorswhencommunicatingandcollaboratingwithhealthcareteamsand clientstoenhancecaredeliveryandpromotepositivehealthoutcomes (Framework:Personaland ProfessionalDevelopment;QSEN:TeamworkandCollaboration)
3 Utilizelegalandethicalstandardstoadvocateforclientsanddemonstrateculturalsensitivityin providingclientcare (Framework:CaringandHumanNeeds;QSEN:Patient-CenteredCare)
4. Analyzedatatoimproveclientoutcomesandguideclinicaljudgmentdecisions.(Framework: TeachingandLearning;QSEN:QualityImprovement)
5. Incorporatetechnology,informatics,andclinicaljudgmenttomakeinformeddecisionsand provideeffectiveclientcare.(Framework:Environment;QSEN:Informatics)
StandardizedTestingforProgressionandArkansasStateBoardofNursingVerification StudentsenrolledinalllevelsoftheprogramarerequiredtocompleteATIBenchmarktestingin numerouscoursesandachieveaLevelOneorbettertosuccessfullycompletethecourseandprogressin theprogram
Inaddition,SophomoreIIstudentsarerequiredtotaketheATIRNComprehensivePredictorExamand successfullymeetthebenchmarkscoreof95%predictability Ifastudentdoesnotmeetthebenchmark, thestudentwillnotbeverifiedandreleasedtotheArkansasStateBoardofNursinguntilthestudent receivesa“GreenLight”fromtheVirtualATINCLEXReviewCourse
StudentRetention
Theschoolstrivestoretainallwhoenterforthepurposeofpreparingasmanyqualifiedgraduatesas possible.TheStudentRetentionCommitteehasestablishedanadvisementplanthatcanbeutilizedby facultyinacademicadvisingofstudents.
CollegeandUniversityAffiliates
ArkansasTechUniversity
CapellaUniversity
OuachitaBaptistUniversity
UniversityofArkansas
UniversityofCentralArkansas
BachelorofScienceinNursing(BSN)DegreeCompleter
BSNCompleter
BSNCompleter
BSNCompleter
BSNCompleter
UA-PulaskiTechnicalCollege GeneralEducationSupport
ProfessionalFees
ProfessionalfeesarepayabletooutsidevendorsandareexpensesassociatedwithNationalCouncil LicensureExamination-RegisteredNurse(NCLEX-RN)application,ArkansasStateBoardofNursing (ASBN)application,andthetemporarypermitfee.
ProfessionalOrganizations
Students are also encouraged to join the State and National Student Nurses’ Association. BHCLR-SN offerstheopportunityforstudentstojointheBHCLR-SNStudentNurses’Association.
ProfessionalCurriculum
The professional curriculum is offered to traditional non-licensed individualsandtolicensedindividuals An associate of applied science degree with a major in nursing is granted upon graduation A student enrolled in the Accelerated Track for LPN/LPTN and Certified Paramedics is required to have a totalof
seventy one (71) credits to complete the track: one (1) credit for Spiritual Perspectives in Healthcare; thirty(30)creditsfortherequiredgeneraleducationandsciencecourses;twenty-eight(28)nursingcourse credits; and the remaining twelve (12) credits associated with the freshman and sophomore nursing courses are granted gratis at graduation and recorded on the official transcript After successful completion of the seventy-one (71) credits the student may qualify academically for graduation candidacy
TotalProgramCredits:AcceleratedTrackforLPN/LPTNandCertifiedParamedics:
aCreditbyvalidationforLPN/LPTNorCertifiedParamediccoursesisreflectedontheofficialschool transcriptuponsuccessfulcompletionoftheprogram.
CourseDescriptions
Thecourseprovidesaholistic,Christian-basedapproachincreatingawarenessandunderstandingabout: 1)one’sownbeliefsystem;2)thespiritualneedsofpatients;3)methodologiesofspiritualcarefor
patients,and4)worldreligionsandreligiouspracticesspecificallyastheyrelatetodeliveryofhealthcare. Thecourseincludesthefollowingnumberofcontacthours:Theory-15contacthours.
NSG2507 ProfessionalNursingTransitions/AdultNursingII
7CreditHours
ThiscourseintroducestheLPN/LPTNandParamedictothedifferentroles,concepts,knowledge,and skillsoftheRN ConsideringpreviouslyacquiredknowledgeandexperienceoftheLPN/LPTNand Paramedic,coursecontentandclinicallaboratoryexperiencesareabbreviated Coursecontentincludes incorporationofprofessionalrolebehavioralchanges,culturalconcepts,legal/ethicalissues,delegation, physicalassessment,criticalthinking,pathophysiology,medicalmanagement,evidencebasedpractice, andnursingmanagementfordisordersexperiencedbytheadultmedical-surgicalclient Anemphasiswill beplacedonclinicaldecisionmakingwhileincorporatingtheQualityandSafetyEducationforNurses (QSEN)competenciesandtheClinicalJudgementModel Aclinicallaboratorycomponentis incorporatedintothecoursetoallowstudentstointegratetheoreticalknowledgeintoclinicalpracticewith theadultmedical-surgicalclient Thiscourseisseven(7)credithoursincluding554theorycredithours (8315),127clinicallaboratorycredithours(57contacthours),and027skillslaboratorycredithours(8 contacthours) Thiscourseisofferedviaresidential-blended(hybrid)deliverymode
NSG2306 Women’sandChildren’sHealth 6CreditHours
Thiscoursefocusesonthecontinuumofcarebeginningwithwomen’shealthissuesandcontinuing throughpediatrichealthcare Theimpactuponthefamilyasawholeisincorporatedthroughoutthe course ConsideringpreviouslyacquiredknowledgeandexperienceoftheLPN/LPTNandParamedic, coursecontentandclinicallaboratoryexperiencesareabbreviated Coursecontentincludesgynecological issues;antepartal,intrapartal,andpostpartalcare;genetics,pediatricgrowthanddevelopment;pediatric diseaseprocess;andage-specifichealthteaching Thepsychosocialandculturalaspectsofcaringfor women,children,andchildbearingfamiliesareanimportantfocusofstudy Studentlearningoutcomes specifiedwithinthiscoursereflecttheQSENcompetenciesrelevanttothescopeofpracticeforthe registerednurse Clinicallaboratoryexperiencescorrelatewiththeoryinstructionthroughtheutilization ofcriticalthinkingusingthenursingprocessandtheimplementationoftheclinicaljudgmentmodelfor women,children,andtheirfamilies Avarietyofclinicalsettingsareutilized Thiscourseincludes520 theorycredithours(78contacthours)and102clinicallaboratorycredithours(46contacthours) This courseisaresidential-blended(hybrid)courseasdescribedintheAcademicsectionofthecatalog
NSG2302PharmacologyforNurses
2CreditHours
Thiscoursefocusesonconceptsofdosagecalculationandsafemedicationadministrationacrossthe lifespan ConsideringpreviouslyacquiredknowledgeandexperienceoftheLPN/LPTNorParamedic, coursecontentisabbreviated Thefocusofthiscourseistousethenursingprocess,theclinicaljudgment model,andtheintegrationofpharmacologicalconceptsacrossthelifespanwithanemphasisonsafe medicationadministrationtotheadultclientandthepediatricpatient Studentlearningoutcomes specifiedwithinthiscoursereflecttheQSENcompetenciesrelevanttothescopeofpracticeforthe registerednurse Thiscourseconsistsof247theorycredithourswiththirty-seven(37)contacthoursfora totalof2credithours Thiscourseisaresidential-blended(hybrid)courseasdescribedintheAcademic sectionofthecatalog
NSG2506 AdultNursingIII
6CreditHours
Thiscoursefocusesonthenursingcareoftheadultclientwithmultipleproblemsintheacute,chronic, andcriticalcaresettingwhileincorporatingtheprofessionalrolesinnursingpracticetofurtherexpandthe knowledgebase. Thecareoftheadultclientwillbeaddressedwithanemphasisonpathophysiology, medicalmanagementandnursingcareandmanagement Thiscourseincorporatesevidence-based practiceandmanagementofcare Selectedcomplexmedical-surgicalnursingskillsaredemonstratedand practicedinthenursingskillslaboratory Aclinicallaboratoryexperienceisincludedinthecourseto
integratetheoreticalknowledgewithclinicalexperiences. Selectcomplexnursingskills,safemedication administration,andclinicaljudgementwillbeemphasized.Consideringpreviouslyacquiredknowledge andexperienceoftheLPN/LPTNorParamedictoRNstudent,contentandclinicallaboratoryexperiences willbeamendedtomeettheneedsofthatstudentpopulation Thiscourseissix(6)credithoursincluding 382theorycredithours(5725contacthours),2clinicallaboratorycredithours(90contacthours),and 027skillslaboratory(8contacthours)foratotalof6credithours Thiscourseisaresidential-blended (hybrid)courseasdescribedintheAcademicsectionofthecatalog
NSG2304MentalHealth
4CreditHours
Thiscoursefocusesonthenursingcareofclientsandfamilieswhoareexperiencingmentalhealth problemsthroughoutthelifecycle.Consideringpreviouslyacquiredknowledgeandexperienceofthe LPN/LPTNandParamedic,thecoursecontentandclinicallaboratoryexperiencesareabbreviated.Course contentisorganizedtoexpandtheknowledgebaserelatedtounderstandingpsychiatricissues,introduce nursingcareofclientsdiagnosedwithmentalhealthdisorders,andexplorespecialtopics.Foundational issuesincludehistorical/legal/ethicalperspectives,theoreticalframeworksforcare,anxietyandcrisis principles,stressadaptationandmanagement,psychosocialgrowthanddevelopment,humansexuality, andsuicidalcrisis.Clinicallaboratoryexperiencescorrelatewiththeoryinstructionbyfocusingonthe utilizationofcriticalthinkingusingthenursingprocessandtheclinicaljudgmentmodelforthecareof clientsandtheirfamiliesinhospitals,communityagencies,andothernon-traditionalsettings Students observeandparticipateinavarietyoftreatmentmodalities The courseincludes353theorycredithours (53contacthours)and06clinicallaboratorycredithours(27contacthours) Thiscourseisa residential-blended(hybrid)coursewhichisdescribedintheAcademicSectionofthecatalog
NSG2503 SynthesisinProfessionalNursingConcepts
3CreditHours
Thiscoursefocusesonprofessionalleadershipinthedeliveryandcoordinationofhealthcarethat minimizesrisk,promotessafety,managesresourcesandadvocatesforacultureofcontinuousquality improvementtoensurebestoutcomesforclientsinahealthcareenvironmentofworkcomplexities Leadershipprinciples,professionalpracticeandsafetywillbestressed Thegoalofthiscourseis integrationoftheorydemonstratedinclinicalpractice,resultinginasafe,competent,entry-level registerednursewhopassesNCLEXfirstwrite Thiscourseconsistsof287credithours(43contact hours)and053clinicallaboratorycredithours(24contacthours)foratotalof3credithours Thiscourse isaresidential-blended(hybrid)courseasdescribedintheAcademicsectionofthecatalog
ProgramTotals
ABHESEducationalEffectivenessOutcomes
TheBaptistHealthCollegeLittleRock-SchoolofNursingAcceleratedTrackprovidestothegeneral public,prospectivestudentsandcurrentstudentsaccurateandconsistentinformationinitscatalog.To supportinformationinprecedingpages,thefollowinginformationisprovided:
*AnyAttempt
ArkansasStateBoardofNursingBoardPassageOutcomes
BHCLRSchoolofNursingAcceleratedandTraditionalTrackCombined BoardPassageRate**
2021-2022 739%
2022-2023 90.2%
2023-2024 992%
**FirstAttempt
AccreditationCommissionforEducationinNursingOutcomes
BHCLRSchoolofNursingAcceleratedandTraditionalTrackCombined Aggregated ProgramCompletionRate***
2022 42%(16/38)
2023 52%
***Within100%ofprogramlength
SCHOOL OF NURSING – TRADITIONAL
History
TheBaptistHealthCollegeLittleRock–SchoolofNursingopenedin1920,operatedthrough1968, closedfornineyears,thenwasreestablishedin1976 Until2015,theprogramoperatedasadiploma programandpreparedindividualstobecomeregisterednurses
In1987,theschooladdedtheLPN/LPTNtoRNAcceleratedProgramforlicensedpracticalnursesand psychiatrictechnicalnurses In2006,theAcceleratedProgramintheSchoolofNursingbeganaccepting qualifiedcertifiedparamedicstobecomeregisterednurses InJuly2015,theschooltransitionedfroma diplomaprogramtoadegreeprogramofferinganAssociateofAppliedScienceinNursing(AAS)upon successfulcompletionoftheprogram
In1990,theschoolwasextendedtoNorthwestArkansas,BaptistHealthSchoolofNursingNorthwest, underthejointsponsorshipofNorthwestMedicalCenterandWashingtonRegionalMedicalCenter.The
off-campusextensiongrewrapidlyandin1998,ownershipoftheextensionoftheschoolwastransferred toNorthwestRegionalMedicalCenterandWashingtonRegionalMedicalCenter.
AsoutheastArkansasextensionfortheLPN/LPTNtoRNAcceleratedProgram(BaptistHealthSchoolof NursingSoutheast),sponsoredbytheSoutheastHospitalConsortiaandincooperationwithGreatRivers TechnicalInstitutebeganinJanuary1997inMcGehee,ArkansasandoperateduntilDecember2007
Beginningwithitsfirstestablishmentin1920,theschoolhasservedthehealthcarecommunityby providingaqualityeducationalprogramwhichpreparesthegraduatefordirect,first-timeentryintothe professionasaregisterednurse
MissionStatement
TheBHCLRSchoolofNursingshapesthehealthcareofArkansansbyeducatingandmentoringnursing studentswithexcellenceandChristiancompassion.
Philosophy
BHCLR-SN,asaneducationalunitownedandoperatedbyBHMC-LR,supportstheBaptistHealth philosophy,Belief,Mission,Values,andVisionStatementandthoseaffiliatinginstitutionsand communitiesofinterest Theschoolstrivestopreparegraduateswhodemonstrateprofessionalismby practicinginhospitals,andothercontemporaryhealthcareenvironmentswithawarenessofhealthneeds ofthelocal,regional,national,andglobalcommunities
ThefacultyaccomplishesthispurposeinthecontextofChristianvaluesandthefollowingbeliefs: Nursingisavalue-directed,culturallysensitive,caringprofessionwhichembodiesadvocacyforthe consumerandthehealthcaresystemtoimprovethequalityanddeliveryofhealthcarewithinethical principlesandlegalstandardsofsafepractice.Asaleaderinthehealthcaresystem,thenursefocuseson humanneeds,andfacilitatesachievementofoptimumwellnessinindividuals,families,andgroups.The nursecaresforindividualsacrossthelifespanbyinterveningtomeethealthcareneedsaccordingtothe QualityandSafetyEducationforNurses(QSEN)competencies.
Educationistheformalandinformalexperience(s)whichincorporatespastandnewlyacquired knowledge,skills,attitudes,andvaluestoaffectbehavioralchange.Theprocessoflearningislifelong andisuniquetoeachindividual.Learningoccurswitheachlifeexperienceandisinfluencedbythe developmentallevelandmotivationofthelearner.Themethodologyforteachingnursingbestpracticeis theuseofcriticalthinkingandclinicalreasoningtosupportclinicaljudgmentastheinterdependent problemsolvingmethod(s)inherentinnursing.Thenurseisanintegralpartofthedecisionmakingofthe multidisciplinaryhealthcareteam.Professionalnursingpracticerequiresspecializededucation incorporatingresearchandevidence-basedtheoreticalknowledgefromnursing,medical,behavioral, physical,andnaturalsciences.
Professionalnursingeducationinvolvesprogressiveexperienceswhichpromotepersonalandprofessional development Thiseducationisbestacquiredinacaring,nurturingenvironmentcharacterizedby opportunitiesforcreativityandself-direction Thefacultyiscommittedtoprovidinganenvironment whichenhancestheacquisitionofknowledge,skills,attitudes,andvalueswhilepursuingcustomer satisfactionandcontinuousimprovementforindividualsfromthetimeofadmissionthroughgraduation Theprogramofstudyprovidesaframeworkforprogressingthestudentthroughaspecializedcurriculum, whichintegratespolicies,classroominstruction,computerlearningactivities,skillslaboratorypractice, utilizationofalearningmanagementsystem(LMS),withclinicallaboratorypracticetooptimizethe professionaldevelopmentofthestudent Therefore,thefacultyplans,implements,andevaluatesan educationalprogramwhichincludesanorganizedcurriculum,academicadvising,counselingservices,
utilizationofLMS,studentdevelopment,andstudentgovernment.Thefacultyiscommittedto demonstratescholarship,evidence-basedteachingandclinicalpracticeswhichareimplementedin classroom,skillslaboratory,clinical,anddistance/hybridteachingmethodologiestoestablisha supportive,nurturingenvironmentforstudents
Goal
BaptistHealthCollegeLittleRock–SchoolofNursingexiststoprepareagraduatewhodemonstrates criticalreasoningandjudgment,andacommitmenttothenursingprofessionbycontinuingpersonaland professionalgrowthandbyservingthecommunityasacompetenthealthcareadvocate,leader,manager, providerandteacher.
AcademicCalendars
SchoolofNursing-Traditional Fall2025
NursingTraditional–CoursesBegin July07
GeneralEducationPrep–CoursesBegin August18 LaborDay September1
NursingTraditional–CoursesEnd December12 Commencement December13
SchoolofNursing–Traditional Spring2026
NursingTraditional–CoursesBegin January05 MartinLutherKingJr Day January19
GeneralEducationPrep–CoursesBegin January20
NursingTraditional–CoursesEnd June12 Commencement June13
ApplicationDeadlines-TraditionalTrack
IndividualswhoareapplyingtothethreesemestertrackoftheBHCLR–SchoolofNursingprogram, beginninginJanuaryandJuly,musthavetheirapplicationsubmittedbyNovember1withfilecomplete onorbeforeNovember15forJanuaryentry,orsubmittedbyMay1withfilecompleteonorbeforeMay 15thofthespecifiedyearforJulyentry
BHCLRnursingprogramsoperateunderarollingadmissionsmodel Applicantsareconsideredfor admissionastheirfilesbecomecomplete Asaresult,applicantfilescompletedatornearthedeadlines areconsideredonaspace-availablebasis
ApplicationDeadlines-TraditionalTrack+Gen.Ed.Prep
IndividualswhoareapplyingtotheGeneralEducationPrep+3semesternursingtrackofBHCLRSchoolofNursingprogram,beginninginJanuaryandAugust,musthavetheirapplicationsubmittedby November1withfilecompleteonorbeforeNovember15forJanuaryentry,orsubmittedbyMay1with filecompleteonorbeforeMay15thofthespecifiedyearforAugustentry.
BHCLRnursingprogramsoperateunderarollingadmissionsmodel.Applicantsareconsideredfor admissionsastheirfilesbecomecomplete.Asaresult,applicantfilescompletedatornearthedeadlines areconsideredonaspace-availablebasis.
ApplicationRequirements
Applicationrequirementsincludesatisfactorycompletionofapplicationrequirementsasidentifiedinboth theApplicant&AdmissionsectionandschoolspecificsectionoftheBHCLRCatalog Completionof applicationrequirementsisrequiredbeforetheapplicantfileisreviewedbySelection Completionofthe applicationprocessdoesnotguaranteeselection/admissionintotheprogram Pleasenotethattheseare minimumrequirementsandapplicantsarerankedaccordingtoacademiccriteria
1 ApplicantsmustbeahighschoolgraduateorhaveaGEDpriortotheprogramstartdate
2. OfficialtranscriptsfromALLeducationalinstitutionsattendedwhichincludescolleges, universities,vocationalschools,privateschools,militaryschools,privatecareerschools,etc;
3 ATIexamscoresmustbenomorethantwoyearsoldandACTscoresmustbenomorethanten yearsold.
4 BHCLRsuperscorestheACTbyusingthehighestsubsetfromeachexamtocalculatethe compositescore.
5. Effective07/01/22,ATITEASexamsmustbetakeninanon-campus,proctoredenvironment.
6 Entryexamrequirements:
a. ATITEAS60%MinimumCompositeanda66%MinimumReadingSubsetOR
b ACT19MinimumCompositeanda19MinimumReadingSubset
Selection
Theschoolselectsapplicantsforentrythroughouttheyearbymaintainingacontinuousselectionprocess. SelectionforentryisconsideredforeachapplicantonlyaftertheApplicationFileiscomplete.
SelectionProcess
Theselectionprocessincludesathoroughreviewofthecompletedapplicantfile.Eachapplicantis reviewedaccordingtoestablishedcriteriareflectedontheApplicantRatingTool.Ifaqualifiedapplicant isnotincludedintheselectedclassnumber,alternatestatusmaybeassigned.
Selectedapplicantsnotregistering,whoseekentryatalaterdate,havenopreferentialstatus.Applicants mustreapplyforreconsiderationatthesametimeasnewapplicantsforthenextclass.
CreditbyExamination
SeeApplicantandAdmissionInformation
EntryRequirements
Fulfillmentofentryrequirementsincludessatisfactorycompletionofentryrequirementsasidentifiedin theApplicantandAdmissionsectionoftheCatalog ImmunizationandTuberculinTestinginformation canbefoundintheApplicantandAdmissionInformationsectionoftheCatalog Selectedapplicants qualifyforentryandregistrationforcoursesthroughfulfillmentofallentryrequirements
ReentryRequirements
PleaseseetheAcademicSectionofthiscatalogforreentryinformation
EssentialFunctions
Essentialfunctions,asestablishedbytheschool,areskills,abilities,andcompetenciesthatmustbe demonstratedbyastudentonadmissionandthroughouttheprogram BaptistHealthCollege’s professionalhealthcareeducationprogramexpectseachstudenttoattainandintegratethenecessary
knowledgeandskills,combinedwiththedevelopmentandapplicationofsoundjudgment,tosuccessfully providesemi-autonomousandcollaborativecareforindividualswithinthescopeofpracticedefinedby theirprogramofstudy
InordertoprogressasastudentinBaptistHealthCollegeLittleRock(BHCLR)-SchoolsofNursingand successfullycompletethecourseofstudytobecomeahealthcareprofessional,astudentmust demonstrateeachoftherequiredEssentialFunctions SatisfactorydemonstrationoftheEssential Functionssignifiesthatastudentmeetstheacademicrequirementsandpossessesthetechnicalskillsto engageineducationalactivitiesintheclassroomandclinicalsettinginamannerthatwouldnotposea dangertootherstudents,patients,orthepublic
ThefollowingEssentialFunctionsarerequiredofstudentsthroughoutenrollmentintheprogram:
EssentialFunction Description
1.Observation:
2 Speech/Hearing:
3 PhysicalAbilities/FineMotorTouch:
● Abletoseeandreadprintedmaterialsincluding butnotlimitedto,clinicaldocuments,course materials,andcomputerscreens.
● Abletovisuallyobservepatientsandthe patient’senvironment.
● Havegoodvision,orrequiretheuseof glasses/contactsandwearthemwhennecessary.
● Canspeakclearlyandbeunderstood
● Abletohearandinterpretvoicesaswellasloud, soft,ormuffledsounds
● Capableofwalking,liftinginexcessof50lbs, pushing,pulling,reaching,sittingandstanding forlongperiodsoftimewhennecessary Can alsomoveheavyobjectsbybending,stooping, reachingormovingsidetoside
● Havetheuseoffingersforfinemotordexterity and manipulatingsmallobjects,etc.
● Physicallyabletoworkonorwithequipment followingpropertraining.
● Havephysicaluseofallofthefollowing: fingers,hands,arms,feet,legs,backandneck.
4.Intellectual/Conceptual/Cognitive
5 Communication/Behavior
● Abletodobasicmathematicalcalculations(add, subtract,multiply,divide).
● Canrecognizeemergencysituationsandtake appropriateactionsastaught.
● Abletocomprehendandprocessverbaland writteninformation.
● Canorganizeandprioritizejobtasks
● Caneffectivelyread,write,andverbally communicateintheEnglishlanguage
● Havetheabilitytolegiblycommunicatein
writingusingtheEnglishlanguage
● Possesstheabilitytoassessorinterpret non-verbalcommunicationsuchasfacial expressions,handsignalsforhelp,etc
● Capableofdemonstratingandmaintaining psychologicalandemotionalstability
● Willingandabletobehaveinaprofessionaland respectfulmanner
● Willingandabletocomplywiththe BaptistHealthValues:Service,Honesty, Respect,StewardshipandPerformance
● Willing and able to follow all expectations, policiesandproceduresoutlinedbythecollege
● Be able to follow organizational policies which maintainsafetyforpatient(s),self,andothers.
EntranceDateandRegistrationProcedures
TheentrancedatesarereflectedontheAcademicCalendar.Studentsarenotifieduponselectionregarding welcomeandorientationdays.Studentsarenotifiedoftheregistrationprocessintheiracceptanceletter.
Academics
Theprogramofstudyiscomposedofrequiredcoursesingeneraleducation,sciences,andnursing Itis designedtoassistthestudentinachievingtheprogramoutcomesbygraduation Thestudentbeginsstudy bylearningskillssupportedbyfundamentalclassroomtheoreticalknowledgeandprinciples.Basedon thatfoundation,thestudentprogresseswithadditionalknowledge,skills,andattitudes/behaviorswith increasingcomplexity,throughthesubsequentsemesters.Thestudentgraduatesfromtheprogramof studywithcriticalthinkingandclinicaljudgmentcapabilityandtheabilitytomanagecomplexsituations relatedtopatientcare
Thestudentprogressesandpromotesthroughtheprogramofstudybycompletingeachrequiredcourse withatleastaminimumfinalgradeof“C”.Innursingcourses,minimumfinalgradesof“C”intheory andsatisfactory“S”innursingskillslaboratoryandclinicallaboratoryarerequired.Ifastudentreceivesa finalgradeofunsatisfactory“U”inthenursingclinicallaboratorycomponentofacourse,thetheory gradeautomaticallyconvertstoafinalgradeof“F”.Thestudentmustmeetallrequirementsofeach nursingcourseinordertoprogress.Passinginalluniversityand/orcollegecoursesisdetermined accordingtothepoliciesoftherespectiveinstitution.Afinaltheorygradeof“C”isrequiredbyBHCLR forallrequiredprerequisitecourses.Academicprogressisdeterminedusingclassroomtheory,clinical laboratory,andnursingskillslaboratorygradingscales.Classroomtheorygradingscaleispublishedin theAcademicInformationsectionoftheCatalog Anycoursegradingscalethatdeviatesfromthe academicinformationispublishedinthespecificcoursesyllabus
ClinicalLaboratoryandNursingSkillsLaboratory:
IncompleteGradesandCourseMake–UpWork
Theopportunitytocompleteanincompletegradeormake-upmissedworkincludingexaminationsmay beavailabletothestudent Theabilitytocompleteincompletemakeupcourseworkisdeterminedby policy Thestudent’sfollow-throughwithpolicyregardingattendance,thestudent’spreviousattendance recordsandacademicprogresswillbeconsideredwhenmakingthisdecision Feesarechargedtocover theprogram’sexpensesassociatedwithgrading,clinicalmake-uptime,nursingskillslaboratorymake-up time,examinationpreparation,proctoring,andrecording
Attendance
Regularandpromptattendanceisrequired Attendanceandspecificrequirementsarepublishedinthe programmaticstudenthandbookandwithineachcoursesyllabus.
ClassandClinicalRotations
ClassesarescheduledonaregularbasisandaretypicallyMondaythroughFriday,8:00am–5:00pm unlessotherwisescheduledoncoursecalendars.Aclassscheduleisprovidedduringorientation.Selected courseshaveclinicallaboratoriestaughtconcurrentlywithlecturetopics.Thisapproachprovidesstudents hands-onexperienceandvisualreinforcementoftheprincipleslearnedintheclassroom.Laboratory rotationsarescheduledbytheprogramfacultyandmayoccurMonday–Fridayandonweekends.The timeforclinicalexperiencesvariesbycourse.
SchoolDay
Atypicalschooldayisfrom8:00am–5:00pmMondaythroughFridayfortheclassroom.Clinical schedulesareoftenoutsideofthiswindowandvarythroughouttheprogram
CreditHours
Eachrequiredcourseintheprofessionalcurriculumreflectsacredithourvalue.BHCLRusesthecredit hourformulaidentifiedintheAcademicInformationsectionoftheCatalog.
EducationalPlansandPromotion
Onentry,eachstudentreceivesaneducationalplanofstudy Theplanmustbefollowedtoensure completionandgraduationonthescheduleddate Theremustbenodeviationsfromtheplanwithoutthe RegistrarandrespectiveProgramDirector,AssociateDeanorDean’spriorapproval
Promotionfromoneclassificationtoanotherisdependentonthestudentcomplyingwiththeeducational planandinfulfillingallrequirementsforeachlevelofstudyintheprogram
GraduationRequirements
Graduationisdependentonthestudent’sfulfillmentofthefollowingschoolrequirementsandofficially occursonthedateofcompletionofallrequirements:
1. Satisfactorilycompletetheprogramofstudy,
2. Settleallfinancialobligations,
3. Completetheclearanceprocess,
4. Completethree(3)hourscommunityserviceasafreshman,three(3)hourscommunityserviceas aSophomoreIorSophomoreIIforatotalofsix(6)hoursofcommunityservice;BHCLR-SN AcceleratedTrackstudentscompleteatotalofthree(3)hourscommunityserviceasaSophomore IorSophomoreII;reentrystudentswillrepeatcommunityservicehoursdependentonthelevelof entry,
5. Completetheeducationalplanasscheduled,
6. SuccessfullycompletecomprehensiveNCLEX-RNreviewcourse(s)approvedbytheprogram, and 7 SubmitcompletedSophomoreIIexitforms
LengthofProgramatBHCLR
TheTraditionalTrackAssociateofAppliedScienceprogramofstudyisoneandone-halfacademicyears andincludessixty-six(66)weeksofinstruction TheTraditionalTrack+GeneralEducationPrepprogram includesasemesterofgeneraleducationprepandoneandonehalfacademicyearsofnursinginstruction foratotalofeighty-two(82)weeksofinstruction
Graduates
Successfulcompletionoftheprogramofstudy,graduation,andprogramclearanceassureseligibilityto applyfortheNationalCouncilLicensureExaminationforRegisteredNurses(NCLEX-RN).
Licensure
SuccessfulcandidatesontheNCLEX-RNarerecognizedasRegisteredNurses,havingdemonstratedsafe, entrylevelpracticeintotheprofession.
GraduationfromBaptistHealthCollegeLittleRock–SchoolofNursingdoesnotassuretheArkansas StateBoardofNursing’sapprovaltotakethelicensureexamination Fordetailedinformation,pleasesee theApplicantandAdmissionssectionofthiscatalog
CriminalBackgroundChecksandtheNursePracticeActoftheStateofArkansasforNursing Students
TheNursePracticeActoutlineseligibilityrequirementstositforlicensureinArkansasandisprovided below
However,personsthathavepleadedguiltyornolocontendereto,orbeenfoundguiltyofanoffenselisted inACA§17-87-312.CriminalbackgroundchecksandACA§17-3-102LicensingRestrictions BasedonCriminalRecordsinthe Nurse Practice Act of the State of Arkansas* maynotbeeligibleto receiveorholdalicenseissuedbytheArkansasStateBoardofNursing GraduationfromBaptistHealth CollegeLittleRockdoesnotassuretheArkansasStateBoardofNursing’sapprovaltotakethelicensure examination.
Seehttps://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/programs-services/topics/arsbn-criminal-background-checks. * BelowistheACA§17-87-312andACA§17-3-102initsentirety.
17-87-312.Criminalbackgroundchecks.
(a)
(1)Eachfirst-timeapplicantforalicenseissuedbytheArkansasStateBoardofNursingshallapplytothe IdentificationBureauoftheDivisionofArkansasStatePoliceforastateandnationalcriminal backgroundcheck,tobeconductedbytheFederalBureauofInvestigation
(2)AtthetimeapersonappliestoanArkansasnursingeducationalprogram,theprogramshallnotifythe applicantinwritingoftheprovisionsandrequirementsofthissection.
(b)Thecheckshallconformtotheapplicablefederalstandardsandshallincludethetakingof fingerprints.
(c)TheapplicantshallsignareleaseofinformationtotheboardandshallberesponsibletotheDivision ofArkansasStatePoliceforthepaymentofanyfeeassociatedwiththecriminalbackgroundcheck.
(d)Uponcompletionofthecriminalbackgroundcheck,theIdentificationBureauoftheDivisionof
ArkansasStatePoliceshallforwardtotheboardallreleasableinformationobtainedconcerningthe applicant.
(e)Forpurposesofthissection,theboardshallfollowthelicensingrestrictionsbasedoncriminalrecords under§17-3-102
(f)
(1)Theboardmayissueanonrenewabletemporarypermitforlicensuretoafirst-timeapplicantpending theresultsofthecriminalbackgroundcheck
(2)Thepermitshallbevalidfornomorethansix(6)months (g)
(1)AnyinformationreceivedbytheboardfromtheIdentificationBureauoftheDivisionofArkansas StatePoliceunderthissectionshallnotbeavailableforexaminationexceptby:
(A)Theaffectedapplicantforlicensureorhisorherauthorizedrepresentative;or
(B)Thepersonwhoselicenseissubjecttorevocationorhisorherauthorizedrepresentative
(2)Norecord,file,ordocumentshallberemovedfromthecustodyoftheDivisionofArkansasState Police
(h)Anyinformationmadeavailabletotheaffectedapplicantforlicensureorthepersonwhoselicenseis subjecttorevocationshallbeinformationpertainingtothatpersononly
(i)Rightsofprivilegeandconfidentialityestablishedinthissectionshallnotextendtoanydocument createdforpurposesotherthanthisbackgroundcheck
(j)Theboardshalladoptthenecessaryrulestofullyimplementtheprovisionsofthissection.
(k)
(1)Theboardmayparticipateatthestateandfederallevelinprogramsthatprovidenotificationofan arrestsubsequenttoaninitialbackgroundcheckthatisconductedthroughavailablegovernmental systems.
(2)Theboardmaysubmitanapplicant'sfingerprintstothefederalNextGenerationIdentificationsystem.
(3)ThefingerprintsmaybesearchedbyfuturesubmissionstotheNextGenerationIdentificationsystem, includinglatentfingerprintsearches.
(4)AnapplicantenrolledintheNextGenerationIdentificationsystemisnotrequiredtore-fingerprint whenasubsequentrequestforastateorfederalcriminalhistorybackgroundcheckisrequiredif:
(A)Alegiblesetoftheapplicant'sfingerprintsisobtainedwhentheapplicantenrollsintheNext GenerationIdentificationsystem;and
(B)TheapplicantissubjecttotheRapBackserviceoftheNextGenerationIdentificationsystem.
(l)TheIdentificationBureauoftheDivisionofArkansasStatePoliceandtheFederalBureauof InvestigationmaymaintainfingerprintsintheIntegratedAutomatedFingerprintIdentificationSystem.
17-3-102.Licensingrestrictionsbasedoncriminalrecords.
(a)Anindividualisnoteligibletoreceiveorholdalicenseissuedbyalicensingentityifthatindividual haspleadedguiltyornolocontenderetoorbeenfoundguiltyofanyofthefollowingoffensesbyany courtintheStateofArkansasorofanysimilaroffensebyacourtinanotherstateorofanysimilar offensebyafederalcourt,unlesstheconvictionwaslawfullysealedundertheComprehensiveCriminal RecordSealingActof2013,§16-90-1401etseq,orotherwisepreviouslysealed,pardonedorexpunged underpriorlaw:
(1)Capitalmurderasprohibitedin§5-10-101;
(2)Murderinthefirstdegreeandseconddegreeasprohibitedin§§5-10-102and5-10-103; (3)Manslaughterasprohibitedin§5-10-104; (4)Negligenthomicideasprohibitedin§5-10-105; (5)Kidnappingasprohibitedin§5-11-102;
(6)Falseimprisonmentinthefirstdegreeasprohibitedin§5-11-103;
(7)Permanentdetentionorrestraintasprohibitedin§5-11-106;
(8)Robberyasprohibitedin§5-12-102;
(9)Aggravatedrobberyasprohibitedin§5-12-103;
(10)Batteryinthefirstdegreeasprohibitedin§5-13-201;
(11)Aggravatedassaultasprohibitedin§5-13-204;
(12)Introductionofacontrolledsubstanceintothebodyofanotherpersonasprohibitedin§5-13-210;
(13)Aggravatedassaultuponalawenforcementofficeroranemployeeofacorrectionalfacilityas prohibitedin§5-13-211,ifaClassYfelony;
(14)Terroristicthreateninginthefirstdegreeasprohibitedin§5-13-301;
(15)Rapeasprohibitedin§5-14-103;
(16)Sexualindecencywithachildasprohibitedin§5-14-110;
(17)Sexualextortionasprohibitedin§5-14-113;(18)Sexualassaultinthefirstdegree,seconddegree, thirddegree,andfourthdegreeasprohibitedin§§5-14-124 5-14-127;
(19)Incestasprohibitedin§5-26-202;
(20)Offensesagainstthefamilyasprohibitedin§§5-26-303 5-26-306;
(21)Endangeringthewelfareofanincompetentpersoninthefirstdegree,asprohibitedin§5-27-201;
(22)Endangeringthewelfareofaminorinthefirstdegreeasprohibitedin§5-27-205;
(23)Permittingtheabuseofaminorasprohibitedin§5-27-221;
(24)Engagingchildreninsexuallyexplicitconductforuseinvisualorprintmedia,transportationof minorsforprohibitedsexualconduct,panderingorpossessingvisualorprintmediumdepictingsexually explicitconductinvolvingachild,oruseofachildorconsenttouseofachildinasexualperformanceby producing,directing,orpromotingasexualperformancebyachild,asprohibitedin§§5-27-303 5-27-305,5-27-402,and5-27-403;
(25)Computerchildpornographyasprohibitedin§5-27-603;
(26)Computerexploitationofachildinthefirstdegreeasprohibitedin§5-27-605;
(27)Felonyadultabuseasprohibitedin§5-28-103;
(28)Theftofpropertyasprohibitedin§5-36-103;
(29)Theftbyreceivingasprohibitedin§5-36-106;
(30)Arsonasprohibitedin§5-38-301;
(31)Burglaryasprohibitedin§5-39-201;
(32)FelonyviolationoftheUniformControlledSubstancesAct,§§5-64-101 5-64-510,asprohibited intheformer§5-64-401,and§§5-64-419 5-64-442;
(33)Promotionofprostitutioninthefirstdegreeasprohibitedin§5-70-104;
(34)Stalkingasprohibitedin§5-71-229;
(35)Criminalattempt,criminalcomplicity,criminalsolicitation,orcriminalconspiracy,asprohibitedin §§5-3-201,5-3-202,5-3-301,and5-3-401,tocommitanyoftheoffenseslistedinthissubsection;and
(36)Allothercrimesreferencedinthistitle.(b)
(1)Ifanindividualhasbeenconvictedofacrimelistedinsubsection(a)ofthissection,alicensingentity maywaivedisqualificationorrevocationofalicensebasedontheconvictionifarequestforawaiveris madeby:
(A)Anaffectedapplicantforalicense;or
(B)Theindividualholdingalicensesubjecttorevocation
(2)Abasisuponwhichawaivermaybegrantedincludeswithoutlimitation:
(A)Theageatwhichtheoffensewascommitted;
(B)Thecircumstancessurroundingtheoffense;
(C)Thelengthoftimesincetheoffensewascommitted;
(D)Subsequentworkhistorysincetheoffensewascommitted;
(E)Employmentreferencessincetheoffensewascommitted;
(F)Characterreferencessincetheoffensewascommitted;
(G)Relevanceoftheoffensetotheoccupationallicense;and
(H)Otherevidencedemonstratingthatlicensureoftheapplicantdoesnotposeathreattothehealthor safetyofthepublic
(c)Ifanindividualhasavalidcriminalconvictionforanoffensethatcoulddisqualifytheindividualfrom receivingalicense,thedisqualificationshallnotbeconsideredformorethanfive(5)yearsfromthedate
ofconvictionorincarcerationoronwhichprobationends,whicheverdateisthelatest,iftheindividual:
(A)Wasnotconvictedforcommittingaviolentorsexualoffense;and
(B)Hasnotbeenconvictedofanyotheroffenseduringthefive-yeardisqualificationperiod
(d)Alicensingentityshallnot,asabasisuponwhichalicensemaybegrantedordenied:
(1)Usevagueorgenericterms,includingwithoutlimitationthephrase"moralturpitude"and"good character";or
(2)Considerarrestswithoutasubsequentconviction (e)Duetotheseriousnatureoftheoffenses,the followingshallresultinpermanentdisqualificationforlicensure:
(1)Capitalmurderasprohibitedin§5-10-101;
(2)Murderinthefirstdegreeasprohibitedin§5-10-102andmurderintheseconddegreeasprohibitedin §5-10-103;
(3)Kidnappingasprohibitedin§5-11-102;
(4)Aggravatedassaultuponalawenforcementofficeroranemployeeofacorrectionalfacilityas prohibitedin§5-13-211,ifaClassYfelony;
(5)Rapeasprohibitedin§5-14-103;
(6)Sexualextortionasprohibitedin§5-14-113;
(7)Sexualassaultinthefirstdegreeasprohibitedin§5-14-124andsexualassaultintheseconddegree asprohibitedin§5-14-125;
(8)Incestasprohibitedin§5-26-202;
(9)Endangeringthewelfareofanincompetentpersoninthefirstdegreeasprohibitedin§5-27-201;
(10)Endangeringthewelfareofaminorinthefirstdegreeasprohibitedin§5-27-205;
(11)Adultabusethatconstitutesafelonyasprohibitedin§5-28-103;and
(12)Arsonasprohibitedin§5-38-301.
(f)Thischapterdoesnotprecludealicensingentityfromtakingemergencyactionagainstalicenseeas authorizedunder§25-15-211forthesakeofpublichealth,safety,orwelfare.
(g)Thepermanentdisqualificationforanoffenselistedinsubsection(e)ofthissectiondoesnotapplyto anindividualwhoholdsavalidlicenseontheeffectivedateofthischapter
EndofProgramStudentLearningOutcomes
1 Integratetheoreticalknowledge,clinicaldecisionmaking,andthenursingprocesstoplan client-centeredcareinavarietyofhealthcaresettingsacrossthelifespan
2 Utilizeaculturallycompetent,holisticapproachtoexecuteevidence-based,client-centered educationandcareinavarietyofhealthcaresettingstoindividualsacrossthelifespan
3 Coordinateclient-centeredcareaccordingtoethicalprinciplesandlegalstandardstopromotea cultureofsafety
4 Exemplifyprofessionalnursingskills,attitudesandbehaviorswhilemanaging,collaborating,and communicatingwiththeclientandmultidisciplinaryhealthcareteam
5 Interpretclientdataandutilizetechnologytosupportdecisionmakingandimprovesafetyand qualityofcare.
6. Utilizetheprinciplesofpharmacologywhenprovidingnursingcareforclientsacrossthe lifespan.
StandardizedTestingandArkansasStateBoardofNursingVerification
StudentsenrolledinalllevelsoftheprogramarerequiredtocompleteATIBenchmarktestingin numerouscourses.SomecourseshaverequirementsonselectexamsthatstudentsachieveaLevelOneor highertosuccessfullycompletethecourse.
Inaddition,SophomoreIIstudentsarerequiredtotaketheATIRNComprehensivePredictorExam. Studentsarerequiredtoeithersuccessfullymeetthebenchmarkscoreof95%predictabilityORreceive
theVirtualATINCLEXReviewCourse“GreenLight”. Aftercompletionofoneoftheserequirements (inadditiontosatisfactorycompletionofallothercourses,thestudentwillbeverifiedandreleasedtothe ArkansasStateBoardofNursing
StudentRetention
Theschoolstrivestoretainallwhoenterforthepurposeofpreparingasmanyqualifiedgraduatesas possible TheStudentRetentionCommitteehasestablishedanadvisementplanthatcanbeutilizedby facultyinacademicadvisingofstudents Inaddition,theBHCLR-SNRetentionSpecialistsidentify at-riskstudentsandoffersupporttoencouragesuccess
CollegeandUniversityAffiliates
ArkansasTechUniversity
BachelorofScienceinNursing(BSN)DegreeCompleter
CapellaUniversity BSNCompleter
OuachitaBaptistUniversity BSNCompleter
UniversityofArkansas BSNCompleter
UniversityofArkansasatLittleRock BSNCompleter
UniversityofCentralArkansas DualdegreeAAS/BSNprogram&BSNCompleter
UA-PulaskiTechnicalCollege: GeneralEducationSupport
ProfessionalFees
ProfessionalfeesarepayabletooutsidevendorsandareexpensesassociatedwithNationalCouncil LicensureExamination-RegisteredNurse(NCLEX-RN)application,ArkansasStateBoardofNursing (ASBN)application,andthetemporarypermitfee
ProfessionalOrganization
BHCLR-SNofferstheopportunityforstudentstojointheBHCLR-SNStudentNurses’Association. StudentsarealsoencouragedtojointheStateandNationalStudentNurses’Association.
ProfessionalCurriculum
Theprofessionalcurriculumisofferedtotraditionalnon-licensedindividuals.Anassociateofapplied sciencedegreewithamajorinnursingisgrantedupongraduation.
AstudentenrolledintheTraditionaltrackcurriculumisrequiredtohaveatotalofseventy-two(72) creditstocompletethecurriculum:one(1)creditforSpiritualPerspectivesinHealthcare;thirty-one(31) creditsfortherequiredgeneraleducationandsciencecourses;andforty(40)nursingcoursecredits.After successfulcompletionoftheseventy-two(72)credits,thestudentmayacademicallyqualifyfor graduationcandidacy.
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
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
TotalNumberofCourses
ABHESEducationalEffectivenessOutcomes
TheBaptistHealthCollegeLittleRock-SchoolofNursingTraditionalTrackprovides,tothegeneral public,prospectivestudentsandcurrentstudents,accurateandconsistentinformationinitscatalog To supportinformationinprecedingpages,thefollowinginformationisprovided:
ArkansasStateBoardofNursingBoardPassageOutcomes
BHCLRSchoolofNursingAcceleratedandTraditionalTrackCombined BoardPassageRate**
BHCLRSchoolofNursingTraditionalTrack
***Within100%ofprogramlength
SCHOOL OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT
History
TheBaptistHealthCollegeLittleRock-SchoolofOccupationalTherapyAssistant(BHCLR-SOTA) wasestablishedin2005.BHCLRisaccreditedbytheAccreditingBureauofHealthEducationSchools (ABHES).BHCLR-SOTAiscertifiedthroughtheArkansasDivisionofHigherEducation(ADHE),and isaccreditedbytheAccreditationCouncilforOccupationalTherapyEducation(ACOTE).BHCLRSOTAisaffiliatedwiththeUniversityofArkansas-PulaskiTechnicalCollege(UA-PTC).
MissionStatement
ThemissionoftheBHCLR-SOTAistoproduceoccupationaltherapyassistantswhodemonstrate competenceinprovidingclientcenteredoccupationaltherapyservices,deliverservicesinamannerthat demonstratesChristiancompassionandconcern,anddeveloptotheirfullestpotentialthrough participationinlifelonglearning.
Philosophy
TheBaptistHealthCollegeLittleRock-SchoolofOccupationalTherapyAssistant’seducational philosophyalignswiththeBelief,Mission,Vision,ValuesandCodeofEthicalConductofthe BaptistHealthSystemandthephilosophicalbaseofoccupationaltherapy:
“Occupationsareactivitiesthatbringmeaningtothedailylivesofindividuals,families, communities,andpopulationsandenablethemtoparticipateinsociety.Allindividualshavean innateneedandrighttoengageinmeaningfuloccupationsthroughouttheirlives.Participationinthese occupationsinfluencestheirdevelopment,healthandwell-beingacrossthelifespan.Thus,participationin meaningfuloccupationisadeterminantofhealthandleadstoadaptation.
Occupationsoccurwithindiversesocial,physical,cultural,personal,temporal,andvirtual contexts.Thequalityofoccupationalperformanceandtheexperienceofeachoccupationare uniqueineachsituationbecauseofthedynamicrelationshipamongfactorsintrinsictothe individual,theenvironment,andcontextsinwhichtheoccupationoccurs,andthecharacteristicsofthe occupation
Thefocusandoutcomeofoccupationaltherapyareclients’engagementinmeaningful occupationsthatsupporttheirparticipationinlifesituations Occupationaltherapypractitioners conceptualizeoccupationsasbothameansandanendtotherapy Thatis,thereistherapeutic valueinoccupationalengagementasachangeagent,andengagementinoccupationsisalsotheultimate goaloftherapy
Occupationaltherapyisbasedonthebeliefthatoccupationsarefundamentaltohealthpromotionand wellness,remediationorrestoration,healthmaintenance,diseaseandinjuryprevention,andcompensation andadaptation Theuseofoccupationtopromoteindividual,family,community,andpopulationhealthis thecoreofoccupationaltherapypractice,education,research,andadvocacy”(AOTA,2017)
ItisthebeliefoftheBaptistHealthCollegeLittleRock-SchoolofOccupationalTherapy AssistantthathumansaredynamicbeingsthatexistforthepurposeofloveandservicetoGod andtheirfellowbeings.Thispurposeisfulfilledthroughthemyriadrolesandoccupationsin whichhumansengage.WeagreewithPeloquin’s(2005)assertionoccupationfostersdignity, competence,andhealth.Wealsorecognizetherolesonefulfillsandengagementinoccupation areshapedbythephysicalandsocialenvironmentandthereisaneedtobroadenourresponseto interventiontodevelop,modify,andadaptnotjustoccupations,buttheenvironmentsinwhich individualsfunction.Wearestrivingtorecognizeourownprofessionalbiasesandrecognizethe valueinmovingfromastrengths-basedapproachtoaculturalmodelofdisability(Patten,2023). Webelievethefieldofoccupationaltherapyhasaresponsibilitytoeducateonableismand disabilityjusticeandcommittoexaminingourprofessionalbiases.Webelieveitisour responsibilitytoteachotherstoseethevalueinalllifeandhowwhatanindividualvalues impactstheirdesiredoccupations.Asoccupationaltherapyassistants,Christiancompassion shouldguideusbecause“careofthewholeperson,body,mindandspiritisanexpressionoftheChristian faith.WeareinstrumentsofGod’srestorativepowerandareresponsibleforgiving compassionatecare.”(BaptistHealthBeliefStatement)
InstitutionalCultureforLearning
Thefacultybelievesthatlearningisbestaccomplishedinanatmosphereoftrust,teamwork, responsibility,creativenessandopenness.AnemphasisonChristianidealsandattitudesassistsinthe developmentofpositivepersonalandprofessionalrelationships AsapartoftheBaptistHealthSystem, studentsarenotrequiredtoprofessChristianitybutareexpectedtoupholdthevaluesofthe System service,honesty,respect,stewardshipandperformance
Service-studentsareexpectedtohaveadesireandcommitmenttoserveothers
Honesty-studentsareexpectedtoadheretothemoralvaluesoffairness,integrityandhonorin allrelationships
Respect–studentsareexpectedtotreatallindividualswithcourtesy,thoughtfulnessanddignity, compassionandconcern
Stewardship–studentsareexpectedtousetalentsandresourcesinaneffectiveandefficient manner
Performance–studentsareexpectedtoperformatthehighestpossiblelevelbutneveratthe expenseofthevaluesoftheorganization Thisincludesinitiative,dedication,talentand knowledgetemperedbycommonsense Innovationandprogressshouldprevailover complacencyandmediocrity
StudentLearning
Fink'sTaxonomyofSignificantLearning(Fink,2003)offersaneducationalframeworkdesigned tofostertransformativeandlastingchangeinstudents Thisframeworkaffordsstudentsthe opportunitytoapproachmaterialatvariouslevels,orlayers,oflearning Materialisintroducedin foundationalknowledge,appliedthroughcreative,critical,andpracticalthinking,andintegrated withothermaterialasstudentsdevelopthecapacityforprofessionalreasoningandproviding collaborativeclientcare
Thetaxonomyalsoincorporatescruciallearningcomponentsnottypicallyfoundintraditional educationalframeworks.Theseinclude"learninghowtolearn,"the"humandimension"which cultivatesprofessionaldevelopmentandidentity,andthe"caringdimension"whichengages students'valuesandinterests,allowingthemtofullyinvesttheirenergyandmotivationintothe learningexperience Significantlearningexperiencesincludestudentparticipationinaholistic approachtoactivelearningandreceivingandrespondingtoformativefeedback
FacultyResponsibilityintheLearningProcess
Itistheresponsibilityofthefacultytoprovidelearningexperiencesthatchallengestudentsto significantkindsoflearningthroughactivelearningexperiences Facultyshould demonstrate careaboutthesubject,thestudents,andtheteaching/learningprocessaswellastheabilityto interactwellwithstudents Facultyshouldalsoprovideexperiencesthatincorporateagood systemforfeedback,assessment,andgrading (Fink,2003) Thefacultybelievesthattheyare responsiblefordesigninglearningexperiencesthatbuildupononeanotherandallowfora layeredlearningexperienceinwhichstudentsfrequentlyrevisitfoundationalandapplied knowledgeinordertointegrateitforuseinthepracticesetting
Facultyapproachtheteachinglearningprocesswithaholisticemphasisonactivelearningby challengingstudentstotakeanactiveroleinaccessinginformationandideas,doingand observingexperiences,andreflectivedialoguewiththemselves,theirpeers,andfaculty.Faculty modelacarefortheprofessionandclients,considerhowbesttofosterself-directedlearning,and promotethedevelopmentofprofessionalidentityinthelearningexperiencestheyprovide.This emphasisonholisticactivelearning,professionaldevelopment,andapplyingmaterialthrough professionalreasoninganchorstheBHCLR-SOTAprogram.
Itistheresponsibilityofthefacultytoencouragestudentstoengageinself-directedlifelong learning.Thisbeginswithteachinginformationliteracy,promotingevidence-basedstudy practices,andusingtransparencyinteachingandlearning.Studentslearnthevalueof evidence-basedpracticeandhowtoaccessinformationforpracticeandthedevelopmentof continuingcompetency.Learninghowtolearnanddevelopinganethosoflifelonglearningare directlyrelatedtothedevelopmentofprofessionalidentityandasenseofcarefortheprofession andclients.Facultymodelcontinuingcompetencyandadvocacythroughactiveparticipationin stateandnationalprofessionalorganizations.
Facultymembersshouldrecognizeandaddressculturalfactorswithintheclassroomandlocal community Theyarealsotaskedwithdesigningeducationalopportunitiesandprovidinga
learningenvironmentthatfostersstudents'understanding,involvement,andknowledgeof culturalhumility.
OccupationaltherapyassistanteducatorsareessentialresourcesforOT/OTAroledelineationand collaborationinboththeOTandgeneralhealthcarecommunities Theyshouldembodythe behaviors,values,ethics,attitudes,andculturefundamentaltooccupationaltherapy Arobust understandingoftheprofession'shistoryandfutureiscritical
GeneralLearningOutcomes
Theexpectedoutcomeoflearningisanindividualwhohasasolidfoundationinthecore principlesofthefieldofstudyandisabletoeffectivelycommunicatethisknowledgethrough bothwrittenandspokenwordaswellasthroughdemonstrationofskill Additionally,whileitis unrealistictoexpectaneducatedindividualtobeabletoknowallthereistoknowinanareaof expertise,itisexpectedthataneducatedindividualisequippedwiththeknowledgeofresourcesthatwill enablehimorhertolocateandusesuchneededknowledge Furthermore,aneducatedindividualshould alsopossessaknowledgebasethatwillserveasabuildingblockthatwillenablehimorhertoaddto theirbaseofknowledgeassuchnewknowledgeisdiscoveredandmadeknown
OccupationalTherapyAssistantEducation
Becausetheprofessionofoccupationaltherapyemphasizesaholisticapproachtohealth,wellnessand dysfunction,thefacultybelievesthattheeducationofoccupationaltherapyassistantsneedstoreflecta holisticapproach.Aholisticapproachallowsthestudenttoseethebigpicturethroughexplorationand examinationofissuesandideasfromamultifacetedview.Further,becauseoccupationaltherapyisa doingprofessionandoccupationisourtreatmentmodality,thefacultybelievethatstudentsneedtobe educatedthroughdoing.Incorporatingoccupation-basedactivityisbelievedtobecrucialtothe integrationoflearningdidacticmaterial.Strongfieldworkexperiencesareconsideredtobevitaltoan occupationaltherapyassistant’seducationaswell.
Thefacultybelievestheoccupationaltherapyassistantmustbeself-confidentinordertodeliver qualityhealthcareservices.Thisconfidencemustextendtoknowledgeoftheprofessionand treatmentskills.Itisbelievedthatsuchpoiseisgainedthroughsuccessfullearningexperiences thatbeginintheclassroomandlaboratoryandarecarriedoverintofieldworkexperiences.
Ongoingcommunicationbetweentheacademicandfieldworksitesisbelievedtobekeyto ensuringthatstudentsrealizetheconnectionbetweenknowledgelearnedintheclassroomand skillexercisedinthefieldworksetting.Thefacultybelievesinestablishingandmaintaining strongtieswithfieldworksitesthroughoutthecommunity.Suchtieswillensurethatthematerial thatfacultyteachintheclassroomandlaboratorypreparesstudentsfortheexperiencestheywill encounterintheclinicalsetting Thefaculty’sresponsibilitytothestudentdoesnotendattheconclusion ofthedidacticcourseworkbutrathercontinuesthroughoutthefieldworkexperiencesaswell Communicationwiththestudentandfieldworksupervisorduringthestudent’sfieldworkexperienceisa recognizedresponsibilityofthefaculty
References
AOTA(2017) Philosophicalbaseofoccupationaltherapy AmericanJournalofOccupational Therapy,71,1 7106160010p1 doi:105014/ajot2017716artind
Fink,LD (2003) Creatingsignificantlearningexperiences:Anintegratedapproachtodesigning collegecourses SanFrancisco:Jossey-Bass
Patten,K.K.(2023).Findingourstrengths:Recognizingprofessionalbiasandinterrogatingsystems. AmericanJournalofOccupationalTherapy,76,7606150010.https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2022.076603
Peloquin,SM (2005) Embracingourethos,reclaimingourheart AmericanJournalofOccupational Therapy,59,611-625 https://doiorg/105014/ajot596611
Goal
Theschooliscommittedtopreparingcompetent,entry-leveloccupationaltherapyassistantswhoare dedicatedtoimprovingthehealth,well-beingandoccupationalengagementofavarietyofclients, throughqualityeducation,fieldworkandprofessionaldevelopment
Purpose
ThepurposeoftheBHCLR-SOTAistoprovideaneducationalexperiencethatpreparesstudentstoenter thefieldasentryleveloccupationaltherapyassistants
Admissions
Calendar*
FallSemester2025
ClassBegins August18
SpringSemester2026
ClassBegins January20
LaborDay September1 SpringBreak March23-27
ThanksgivingBreak November24-28
SpringSemesterEnds May15
FallSemesterEnds December12 Commencementand Graduation* May16(UA-PTC)
FallSemester2026
SpringSemester2027
ClassBegins August17 ClassBegins January19
LaborDay September7 SpringBreak March22-26
ThanksgivingBreak November23-27 SpringSemesterEnds May14
FallSemesterEnds December11 Commencementand Graduation* TBA
*DatessubjecttochangependingreleaseofUA-PTCcalendar
Application Deadline
Inordertofacilitateselectionoftheincomingnewclassanditsentryregistration,anapplicationdeadline ofMarch1st hasbeenestablished TheapplicationprocessmustbecompletedbyMarch15th
Application Requirements
Applicationrequirementsincludesatisfactorycompletionofapplicationrequirementsasidentifiedinboth theApplicant&AdmissionsectionandschoolspecificsectionoftheCatalog Selectionforentryis consideredforeachapplicantonlyaftertheApplicationFileiscomplete Completionoftheapplication processdoesnotguaranteeselection/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
SelectionforentryisconsideredforeachapplicantonlyaftertheApplicationFileiscomplete.Selection isonanindividualandcompetitivebasisasclasssizeislimitedtoeighteen(18)students.Thecommittee formulatesandforwardsarecommendationforeachapplicanttotheProgramDirectorforfinalaction. Applicantsarenotifiedbyemailand/orU.S.Mailofthefinalaction.Conditionalselectionmaybe assignedbythecommitteewithstipulations.SelectedapplicantsareexpectedtoreturntheIntentto RegisterFormuponreceiptofselectionforentryletter.
Selection Process
Theprocessofselectionincludesreviewofthecompletedapplicantfileandthepersonalinterview score(s).Applicantsarerankedacademicallyandthetopapplicantsareinvitedtointerview.Each applicantisrankedaccordingtoqualifications,withthehighestqualifiedbeingnumberone.Theprocess iscontinueduntiltheclassisfilled.ThefinalselectiondecisionismadebytheProgramDirector. Qualifiedapplicantsnotselectedforentryareplacedonanalternatelist.Thehighestqualifiedalternateis rankednumberone(1).Alternatesarenotifiedbyranknumberifspacebecomesavailable.Alternatesare stronglyencouragedtokeeptheirfilesactivebycontactingtheProgramDirectorandobtainingacademic advice.Alternatestatusdoesnotguaranteeafuturepositioninthenextenteringclassoranyfutureclass. Applicantsnotselectedforentry(includingalternates)mustreapplytobeconsideredfornextyear’s enteringclass
Applicantsselectedforentryareexpectedtonotifytheschoolofintenttoregisterbyreturningaspecial formtotheschoolpriortoregistrationdate Selectedapplicantsnotregistering,whoseekadmissionata laterdate,havenopreferentialstatusandshallbereconsideredforselectionatthesametimeasnew applicantsforthenextenteringyear
Credit by Examination
CLEPcreditandcreditbyexaminationisgrantedinsomecasesforcertaingeneraleducationcourses SpecificinformationisavailablethroughCounselingServicesattheUniversityofArkansas-Pulaski TechnicalCollege
Entry Requirements
Fulfillmentofentryrequirementsincludessatisfactorycompletionofentryrequirementsasidentifiedin theApplicant&AdmissionandschoolspecificsectionsoftheCatalog.ImmunizationandTuberculin TestingInformationcanbefoundintheApplicant&AdmissionInformationsectionoftheCatalog Selectedapplicantsqualifyforentryandregistrationforcoursesthroughfulfillmentofallentry requirements
Essential Functions
Essentialfunctions,asestablishedbytheschool,areskills,abilities,andcompetenciesthatmustbe demonstratedbyastudentonadmissionandthroughouttheprogram BaptistHealthCollege’s professionalhealthcareeducationprogramexpectseachstudenttoattainandintegratethenecessary knowledgeandskills,combinedwiththedevelopmentandapplicationofsoundjudgment,tosuccessfully providesemi-autonomousandcollaborativecareforindividualswithinthescopeofpracticedefinedby theirprogramofstudy
InordertoprogressasastudentinBaptistHealthCollegeLittleRock(BHCLR)-SchoolofOccupational TherapyAssistantandsuccessfullycompletethecourseofstudytobecomeahealthcareprofessional,a studentmustdemonstrateeachoftherequiredEssentialFunctions Satisfactorydemonstrationofthe EssentialFunctionssignifiesthatastudentmeetstheacademicrequirementsandpossessesthetechnical skillstoengageineducationalactivitiesintheclassroomandclinicalsettinginamannerthatwouldnot poseadangertootherstudents,patients,orthepublic.
ThefollowingEssentialFunctionsarerequiredofstudentsthroughoutenrollmentintheprogram:
EssentialFunction Description
1.Observation:
2 Speech/Hearing:
3 PhysicalAbilities/FineMotorTouch:
● Abletoseeandreadprintedmaterialsincluding butnotlimitedto,clinicaldocuments,course materials,andcomputerscreens.
● Abletovisuallyobservepatientsandthe patient’senvironment.
● Havegoodvision,orrequiretheuseof glasses/contactsandwearthemwhennecessary.
● Canspeakclearlyandbeunderstood
● Abletohearandinterpretvoicesaswellasloud, soft,ormuffledsounds
● Canusethetelephone,calllight/intercome speakers,takeverbalorders,andhearemergency alarms
● Capableofwalking,liftinginexcessof50lbs, pushing,pulling,reaching,sittingandstanding forlongperiodsoftimewhennecessary,anduse bothhandssimultaneously
● Abletomovefreelyfromonelocationto another,walkatafastpace,utilizesafebody mechanics,transferclassmatesandclients, deliverpatienttreatment,andperform cardiopulmonaryresuscitationandclient evacuation
● Canmoveheavyobjectsbybending,stooping,
4.Intellectual/Conceptual/Cognitive
5.Communication/Behavior
reachingormovingsidetoside
● Havetheuseoffingersforfinemotordexterity and manipulatingsmallobjects,etc
● Physicallyabletoworkonorwithevaluation equipmentfollowingpropertraining
● Havephysicaluseofallofthefollowing: fingers,hands,arms,feet,legs,backandneck
● Abletooccasionallybeinvolvedwithwork outsideandcontinuouslyinside,occasionallybe exposedtotemperatureof32degreesand/or100 degrees,wetorhumidconditions,noise, vibration,dust,fumes,infectiouswaste,toxic chemicals,andneedle/bodyfluids Ican implementsafetyandinfectioncontrolroom maintenance,inventory,andmaintainequipment andsupplies
● Canuseastethoscope,wheelchair,stretchers, emergencyequipment,pagingsystem,fax machine,andoperateequipmentinthe laboratoryandfieldworksetting
● Abletodobasicmathematicalcalculations(add, subtract,multiply,divide).
● Cancomprehendandprocessverbalandwritten information.
● Aabletorecognizeemergencysituationsand takeappropriateactionsastaught.
● Canorganizeandprioritizejobtasks.
● Caneffectivelyread,write,andverbally communicateintheEnglishlanguage.
● Havetheabilitytolegiblycommunicatein writingusingtheEnglishlanguage.
● Possesstheabilitytoassessorinterpret non-verbalcommunicationsuchasfacial expressions,handsignalsforhelp,etc.
● Possesstheabilitytoassessorinterpret non-verbalcommunicationsuchasfacial expressions,handsignalsforhelp,etc.
● Be able to follow organizational policies which maintainsafetyforpatient(s),self,andothers.
AcademicProgress
Thestudentprogressesandpromotesthroughtheprogramofstudybycompletingeachrequiredgeneral educationandOTAcoursewithatleastaminimumfinalgradeof"C" InOccupationalTherapyAssistant (OTA)courses,aminimumfinalgradeof"C"intheory,laboratoryandLevelIfieldworkisrequired The studentmustmeetallrequirementsofeachgeneraleducationandOTAcourseintheprogramofstudyin ordertoprogress Passinginalluniversityand/orcollegecoursesisdeterminedaccordingtothepolicies oftherespectiveinstitution Afinaltheorygradeof"C"isrequiredbytheschoolforalluniversityand collegecourses
Allcoursework,includingLevelIFieldworkassignments,mustbesatisfactorilycompletedbeforea studentisallowedtoenrollinLevelIIFieldwork.Studentsmustearn“credit”onLevelIIFieldworkI andIIinordertomeetgraduationrequirements AllLevelIIfieldworkexperiencesmustbecompleted within18monthsofthecompletionofcoursework
Anincomplete"I"grademaybemadeupatthesolediscretionoftheProgramDirector Ifthe incompletecourseworkisnotcompletedwithintheestablishedtimeframe,the"I"gradebecomesa finalgradeof"F"
TheBHCLR-SOTAutilizesthefollowinggradingsystemtosignifystudentprogressionthroughthe programofstudy Afinallettergradeisassignedforeachcourseandfieldworkexperiencecompleted Eachlettergradehasacorrespondingratingthatdenotesthequalityofstudentlearning Apercentrange isusedtodeterminethelettergrade ValuepointsareusedtocalculatetheGradePointAverage(GPA) andforotherpurposes,suchashonorsawardsatcommencementandscholarshipawardsbyBaptist HealthFoundationandothers
Pleaseseetheacademicsectionofthiscatalogforreentryinformation
LevelIIFieldworkGrades
Score 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 Thescheduleofclassesisdetermineduponregistration priortoeachsemester
CreditHours
Eachrequiredcourseintheprofessionalcurriculumreflectsacredithourvalue TheBaptistHealth CollegeLittleRockusesthecredithourformulaidentifiedintheAcademicInformationsectionofthe Catalog
FallandSpringsemestersaresixteen(16)weeks Thesemesterhouristheunitofcreditusedandis definedastheamountofcreditgivenforoneclockhourinclassperweekfor16weeks(orthe equivalent) Additionalcreditisgivenforsomelaboratorylearningorpractice
EducationalPlansandPromotion
Onentry,eachstudentreceivesanEducationalPlanofStudy Theplanmustbefollowedtoensure completionandgraduationonthescheduleddate.Theremustbenodeviationsfromtheplanwithoutthe respectiveProgramDirector'swrittenpriorapproval.AllOccupationalTherapyAssistantstudentsmust completeLevelIIFieldworkwithin18monthsofthecompletionofwrittencourseworkinordertobe eligibleforgraduation.
GraduationRequirements
Graduationisdependentonthestudent'sfulfillmentofspecificgraduationrequirements.
1. Satisfactorilycompletetheprogramofstudy;includesallprogressionandpromotionrequirements.
2. Settleallfinancialobligations.
3. Completestudent/graduateclearanceformandprocess.
4. Completeeducationalplanonschedule.
5. Participateinthecommencementceremonyinthedresscoderequired.
6. Satisfactorilydemonstratecurriculumobjectives,essentialfunctions,andfieldworkcompetencyskills byprocessesandexaminationsapprovedbytheschool.
LengthofProgram
Theprogramofstudyistwoacademicyears(sixty-four(64)weeksinlength).Duringthefirstyearof theprogram,thefollowingbreaksandholidaysaregranted:LaborDay,aoneweekFallBreak (Thanksgivingweek),a4weekbreakbetweenFallandSpringSemesters(includesChristmasDayand NewYear’sDay),andaoneweekSpringBreak.Duringthesecondyearoftheprogram,studentswill begrantedthefollowingbreaksandholidays:LaborDay,aoneweekFallBreak(Thanksgivingweek), andatwoweekbreakbetweenFallandSpringSemesters(includesChristmasDayandNewYear’s Day).DuringtheSpringSemesterofthesecondyearoftheprogram,studentsarescheduledtoengage infull-timeLevelIIFieldworkandwillfollowthescheduleasassignedbythefieldworksite Lengthof breaksisapproximateandmayvarydependingonclassstart/enddatesandfieldworkassignmentseach semester
Graduates
Uponcompletionoftheprogramofstudy,graduateswillearnanAssociateofAppliedSciencefromthe UniversityofArkansas-PulaskiTechnicalCollegeandacertificateofcompletionfromBHCLR GraduatesoftheBHCLR-SOTAareeligibletositforthenationalcertificationexam
LicensureandCertification
Allfieldworkexperiencesmustbecompletedwithin18monthsofthedidacticcourseworkforthe BHCLR-SOTA Fieldworkmustbecompletedpriortoapplyingforthenationalcertification examination
Graduatesoftheprogramwillbeeligibletositforthenationalcertificationexaminationforthe occupationaltherapyassistantadministeredbytheNationalBoardforCertificationinOccupational Therapy(NBCOT) Aftersuccessfulcompletionofthisexam,theindividualwillbeaCertified OccupationalTherapyAssistant(COTA) Statelicenses,issuedbytheArkansasStateMedicalBoard,are issuedbasedonresultsoftheNBCOTcertificationexamination Afelonyconvictionmayaffecta graduate’sabilitytositfortheNBCOTcertificationexaminationorattainstatelicensure
TerminalObjectives
Therapidlychanginganddynamicnatureofcontemporaryhealthandhumanservicedeliverysystems requirestheentry-leveloccupationaltherapyassistanttopossessanadequateknowledgebaseandbasic skillsasabeginningdirectcareprovider,educator,andadvocatefortheprofessionandtheindividual clientorpatient
Anentry-leveloccupationaltherapyassistantshall:
1.Haveacquiredaneducationalfoundationintheliberalartsandsciences,includinganintroductionto theconceptsofculturalhumility(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 wwwabhesorg
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 www.armedicalboard.org
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.
Thecurriculumconsistsofseven(7)generaleducation,artandsciencecourses,andfourteen(14) technicalcoursesspecifictotheoccupationaltherapyprofessionandpractice One(1)courseinSpiritual PerspectivesisincludedtoreflecttheBaptistHealthculture NewStudentOrientationprecedesthefirst semesterofcoursestoorientindividualstoBaptistHealthandstudentlifeatBHCLR-SOTA
Thecurriculumtotaloftwenty-two(22)courses,providingseventy(70)credits,reflectsabroad foundationoftheliberalartsandsciences Thisfoundationofthebiological,physical,andsocialand behavioralsciencessupportstheknowledgeofoccupationaltherapyasitrelatestothelifecycle
Thecurriculumdesignreflectsalayeredlearningapproachandatcompletionofeachsemester,the studentmusthavedemonstratedthespecifiedcompetenciesforthatsemesterinordertoprogresstothe nextsemesterofstudy
TotalDegreeCredits: 70Credits
*PrerequisiteandcorequisitegeneraleducationcoursesarepresentedwiththeArkansasCourseTransfer Systemcoursenumbers Creditawardedbyprogramaffiliate,UniversityofArkansas-PulaskiTechnical College
CourseDescriptions
BOTA1114/OTAP 11114
FoundationalConceptofOT
4CreditHours
Anintroductiontothefundamentalconceptsandaspectsofoccupationaltherapyphilosophy,goals, valuesandethicsisprovided Theuniquenatureofoccupationasitisviewedbytheprofessionandthe roleofoccupationaltherapyinthehealthcarecommunityisexplored Theuseofactivityanalysisis introducedandtheroleofgroupdynamicsisinvestigated Anunderstandingoftheworkingrelationship oftheoccupationaltherapistandtheoccupationaltherapyassistantisgained Documentationskillsand theuseofprofessionalliteratureareintroduced Theteaching-learningprocessisexploredandactivities ofdailylivingtrainingaswellastransfertrainingareaddressed Classexperiencesincludebutarenot limitedtolecture,groupactivities,labpracticumsandclinicalexperiences Prerequisite:Admissioninto theBHCLR-SOTA.Co-requisites: BOTA1112BOTA1213.BOTA1233. Thecourseincludesthe followingnumberofcontacthours:Theory–45;andSkillsLaboratory-30;foratotalof75contacthours.
BOTA1112/OTAP 11102
LevelIFieldworkI
2CreditHours
Supervisedclinicalexperienceinwhichastudentengagesinobservation,communicationand professionalbehaviorskillsinvarioussettingsincludingmedical,rehabilitationandcommunitymodels. Prerequisite:AdmissiontoBHCLR-SOTA.Co-requisites: BOTA1114.BOTA1213.BOTA1233. The courseincludesthefollowingnumberofcontacthours:Theory–10;andClinicalLaboratory-80;fora totalof90contacthours.
BOTA1213/OTAP 12133
HumanDevelopment
3CreditHours
Acomprehensiveviewofhumanlifefromconceptiontodeathisexamined.Emphasisisplacedonthe uniquecharacteristicsofeachphaseoflifeandtheimplicationsforoccupationaltherapyduringeach phase.Prerequisite:AdmissionintotheBHCLR-SOTA.Co-requisites: BOTA1114,BOTA1112,BOTA 1233.Thecourseincludesthefollowingnumberofcontacthours:Theory-45contacthours.
BOTA1233/OTAP 12303
DiseaseProcessesforOTA
3CreditHours
Anintroductiontothestudyofthenatureandcauseofselecteddiseasesisprovided Changesinbody structure,function,andtheresultingconditionsareexamined Occupationaltherapyinterventionsare emphasized Prerequisite:AdmissionintotheBHCLR-SOTA Co-requisites: BOTA1114,BOTA1112, BOTA1213 Thecourseincludesthefollowingnumberofcontacthours:Theory-45contacthours
BOTA1214/OTAP 12113
AdultEvaluation&InterventionPlanning
4CreditHours
Thetheories,modelsofpractice,andframesofreferencethatunderlieoccupationaltherapypracticewill beexamined Theroleoftheoccupationaltherapyassistantintheassessmentandevaluationprocesswith
adultswillbeexploredandpracticalapplicationofdatagathering,screening,andevaluationareprovided. Selectedevaluationandassessmentproceduresutilizedwithadultswillbelearned.Activityanalysisand documentationskillswillbefurtherdeveloped Thedynamicsofoccupationandpurposefulactivitywill beexplored Classexperiencesincludebutarenotlimitedtolecture,groupactivities,labpracticumand clinicalexperiences Prerequisite:Gradeof“C”orhigherinallpreviousBOTAcourses Co-requisites: BOTA1312,BOTA1223,BOTA1222,BOTA1101 Thecourseincludesthefollowingnumberof contacthours:Theory–45;andSkillsLaboratory-30;foratotalof75contacthours
BOTA1222/OTAP 12202
PediatricEvaluation&InterventionPlanning
2CreditHours
Thetheories,modelsofpractice,andframesofreferencethatunderliepediatricoccupationaltherapy practicewillbeexamined Theroleoftheoccupationaltherapyassistantintheassessmentandevaluation processwillbeexploredandpracticalapplicationofdatagathering,screening,andevaluationare provided Selectedevaluationandassessmentprocedureswillbelearned Activityanalysisand documentationskillswillbefurtherdeveloped Thedynamicsofoccupationandpurposefulactivitywill beexplored Classexperiencesincludebutarenotlimitedtolecture,groupactivities,labpracticumand clinicalexperiences Prerequisite:Gradeof“C”orhigherinallpreviousBOTAcourses Co-requisites: BOTA1223,BOTA1214,BOTA1312,BOTA1101 Thecourseincludesthefollowingnumberof contacthours:Theory–15;andSkillsLaboratory-30;foratotalof45contacthours
BOTA1223/OTAP 12113
FunctionalAnatomy
3CreditHours
Anintroductiontothehumanbodybasicfunctionisprovided.Contentpresentedfocuseson:centraland peripheralnervoussystems;musculoskeletalsystem;theneurologicalsystem;andunderstandinghuman movement.Prerequisite:Gradeof“C”orhigherinallpreviousBOTAcourses.Co-requisites: BOTA 1214,BOTA1312,BOTA1222,BOTA1101. Thecourseincludesthefollowingnumberofcontact hours:Theory–30;andSkillsLaboratory–30;foratotalof60contacthours.
BOTA1312/OTAP 13102
LevelIFieldworkII
2CreditHours
Supervisedclinicalexperienceinwhichastudentengagesinobservation,communication,professional behavior,activityanalysisandbeginningclinicalreasoningandtherapeuticinterventionskillsinvarious settingsincludingmedical,rehabilitationandcommunitymodels. Prerequisite:Gradeof“C”orhigherin allpreviousBOTAcourses.Co-requisites: BOTA1212,BOTA1224,BOTA1233,BOTA1213. The courseincludesthefollowingnumberofcontacthours:Theory–10;andClinicalLaboratory-80;fora totalof90contacthours.
SP1101/OTAP11001
SpiritualPerspectivesinHealthCare
1CreditHour
Thecourseprovidesaholistic,Christian-basedapproachincreatingawarenessandunderstandingabout; 1)one’sownbeliefsystem;2)thespiritualneedsofpatients;3)methodologiesofspiritualcarefor patients,and4)worldreligionsandreligiouspracticesspecificallyastheyrelatetodeliveryofhealthcare Co-requisites: BOTA1223,BOTA1214,BOTA1312,BOTA1222 Thecourseincludesthefollowing numberofcontacthours:Theory–15contacthours
BOTA2314/OTAP 23104
AdultInterventionImplementation
4CreditHours
Engagementinpracticalapplicationandimplementationoftreatmenttechniquesandinterventions utilizedwithadultclientswilltakeplace Theuseofoccupationthroughoutthetreatmentprocesswillbe emphasized Adaptationofself,tools,andtheenvironmentduringtreatmentwillbediscussed
Documentationskillswillbefurtherdevelopedastheypertaintodischargeplanningandclienteducation materials.Clientandfamilyeducationwillbeaddressed.Classexperienceswillincludebutarenot limitedtolecture,groupactivities,labexperiencesandclinicalobservations Prerequisite:Gradeof“C” orhigherinallpreviousBOTArequiredcourses Co-requisites: BOTA2343,BOTA2312,BOTA2313 Thecourseincludesthefollowingnumberofcontacthours:Theory–45;andSkillsLaboratory-30;fora totalof75contacthours
BOTA2313/OTAP 23113
PediatricInterventionImplementation
3CreditHours
Studentsengageinpracticalapplicationandimplementationofpediatricinterventions Theuseof occupationandadaptationofself,tools,andtheenvironmentduringthetreatmentareemphasized Documentationskillsspecifictopediatricsettingsarefurtherdeveloped Educationandconsultation acrosspediatricsettingsareaddressed Classexperiencesincludebutarenotlimitedtolecture,group activities,labexperiencesandclinicalobservations Prerequisite:Gradeof“C”orhigherinallprevious BOTArequiredcourses Co-requisites: BOTA2343,BOTA2312,BOTA2314 Thecourseincludesthe followingnumberofcontacthours:Theory–30;andSkillsLaboratory-30;foratotalof60contacthours
BOTA2343/OTAP 23403
ProfessionalDevelopment
3CreditHours
Managementskills,self-directedlearning,understandingofstateandfederalregulatoryandlegislative bodies,reimbursementissues,professionalresponsibilityinfieldwork,professionalliteratureandethical decisionmakingareamongthetopicsaddressedinthiscourse.Interviewskills,jobsearchandapplication skills,licensurerequirements,continuingeducationandcertificationexaminationpreparationand registrationarealsocovered.Prerequisite:Gradeof“C”orhigherinallpreviousBOTArequiredcourses. Co-requisites: BOTA2312,BOTA2314,BOTA2313.Thecourseincludesthefollowingnumberof contacthours:Theory–45,foratotalof45contacthours.
BOTA2312/OTAP 23102
LevelIFieldworkIII
2CreditHours
Supervisedclinicalexperienceinwhichastudentengagesinobservation,communication,professional behavior,activityanalysis,clinicalreasoningandtherapeuticinterventionskillsinvarioussettings includingmedical,rehabilitationandcommunitymodels.Prerequisite:Gradeof"C"orhigherinall previousBOTArequiredcourses.Co-requisites: BOTA2314,BOTA2313,BOTA2343. Thecourse includesthefollowingnumberofcontacthours:Theory–10;andClinicalLaboratory-80foratotalof90 contacthours.
BOTA2416/OTAP 24106
LevelIIFieldworkI 6CreditHours
Eightweekfulltimeclinicalexperienceisconductedunderthesupervisionofalicensedoccupational therapistoracertifiedoccupationaltherapyassistant Prerequisite:Gradeof“C”orhigherinallprevious BOTArequiredcourses Experiencemustbecompletedwithin18monthsofcompletionofthedidactic portionofthecoursework Thecourseincludesthefollowingnumberofcontacthours:Clinical Laboratory-270contacthours
BOTA2426/OTAP 24206
LevelIIFieldworkII
6CreditHours
EightweekfulltimeclinicalexperienceisconductedunderthesupervisionofalicensedOccupational TherapistoracertifiedOccupationalTherapyAssistant Prerequisite:Gradeof“C”orhigherinall previousBOTArequiredcourses Experiencemustbecompletedwithin18monthsofcompletionofthe didacticportionofthecoursework Thecourseincludesthefollowingnumberofcontacthours:Clinical Laboratory–270contacthours
ProgramTotals
ABHESEducationalEffectivenessOutcomes
DatacalculatedperABHESstandards;annualreportingperiodisJuly1–June30.
ACOTEEducationalEffectivenessOutcomes
TheBHCLR-SOTAmakesavailabletothegeneralpublic,applicantsandstudents,thefollowing information:
NBCOT Exam Results
*Includesonegraduatefromthe2022-2023
SCHOOL OF PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN
History
TheBHCLR-PatientCareTechnicianProgram(BHCLR-PCT)wasestablishedin2022.Theneedto buildastrongerhealthcareteaminArkansaswasnevermoreprevalentthantheyearofthe2020 COVID-19pandemic.Studentsgainknowledgeintheareasofpatientcare,phlebotomyand electrocardiograms.Inthisprogram,graduateshavetheabilitytoapplytositforPatientCareTechnician NationalCertification.Withthesetools,PCTgraduatesarecrucialassetstothehealthcareteam.
MissionStatement
BaptistHealthCollegeLittleRock,apartofBaptistHealthMedicalCenter-LittleRock,shapesthehealth ofArkansansbyeducatingandmentoringhealthcareprofessionalswithexcellenceandChristian compassion.
BHCLR-PCTprovidesalearningenvironmenttothestudentthroughclassroomtheory,skillslaboratory andclinicalexperienceswhichareinclusiveoftheBaptistHealthValuesofService,Honesty,Respect, StewardshipandPerformancewithacommitmenttoprovidingqualitypatientcare
Philosophy
BHCLR-PCT,asaneducationalunitofBaptistHealthCollegeLittleRock,supportstheBaptistHealth Philosophy,Belief,Mission,Values,andVisionStatement Theprogramstrivestopreparegraduateswho demonstrateprofessionalbehaviorsintheroleofPatientCareTechnician Emphasiswillbeplacedon communicationskillsandinterpersonalrelationshipsonthehealthcareteam Educationincludes classroom,skillslaboratory,andclinicallearningexperienceswhichwillensuretheacquisitionof knowledgeandskillsnecessarytoprovidequalitypatientcare
TheBHCLR-PCTfacultyiscommittedtoprovidinganenvironmentwhichenablesthelearnertoacquire theknowledgeandskillsneededbythePatientCareTechnician Thefacultystrivestorecognizeand acceptthedifferencesinneedsandlearningabilitiesoftheindividualstudent Webelieveeducationisa life-longprocessandthedynamicnatureofhealthcarecauseseducationtobeacontinuousprocess
Values
Service-studentsareexpectedtohaveadesireandcommitmenttoserveothers.
Honesty-studentsareexpectedtoadheretothemoralvaluesoffairness,integrityandhonorinall relationships.
Respect–studentsareexpectedtotreatallindividualswithcourtesy,thoughtfulnessanddignity, compassionandconcern.
Stewardship–studentsareexpectedtousetalentsandresourcesinaneffectiveandefficientmanner. Performance–studentsareexpectedtoperformatthehighestpossiblelevelbutneverattheexpenseof thevaluesoftheorganization.Thisincludesinitiative,dedication,talentandknowledgetemperedby commonsense.Innovationandprogressshouldprevailovercomplacencyandmediocrity.
Goal
BHCLR-PCTiscommittedtopreparingcompetent,job-readyPatientCareTechniciangraduatesfor Arkansasemployers,includingthesupportinginstitutionsandthecommunityasawhole,throughthe highstandardsofeducation,training,fieldworkandprofessionaldevelopmentopportunitiesfor students.
Purpose
ThepurposeoftheBaptistHealthCollegeLittleRock–SchoolofPatientCareTechnicianistoprovide aneducationalexperiencethatpreparesstudentstoenterthefieldasentrylevelPatientCareTechnicians
AcademicCalendars PatientCareTechnicianFall2025
ClassesBegins*
Cohort#1: July7,2025
Cohort#2: August18,2025
Cohort#3: September29,2025
Cohort#4: November10,2025
EndofSemester Cohort#1:August8,2025
Cohort#2:September19,2025
Cohort#3:October31,2025
Cohort#4:December12,2025
Commencement December13,2025
PatientCareTechnicianSpring2026
ClassesBegins*
Cohort#1:January5,2026
Cohort#2:February16,2026
Cohort#3:March30,2026
Cohort#4:May11,2026
EndofSemester Cohort#1:February6,2026
Cohort#2:March20,2026
Cohort#3:May1,2026
Cohort#4:June12,2026
Commencement June13,2026
*PleasenotethatattendanceatOrientationismandatoryandanindividualmustregisterandcomplete financialarrangementsthroughthebusinessofficepriortoattendingOrientationandclasses.Only BHCLR–PCTstudentsareexpectedtoattend.Nochildrenorfamilymembers,please.Selected applicantswillreceivearegistrationpacketpriortoWelcomeDayandmustsubmittherequired registrationformtotheRegistrarpriortoattendingWelcomeDay.
AcademicProgress
Academicprogressinthetheorycomponentisdeterminedbyuseofthegradingscaleasidentifiedinthe AcademicInformationsectionoftheCatalog.ClinicalLaboratoryand/orSkillsLaboratorygradingscale isusedasfollows:
QualityPerformanceRating RatingSymbol
SatisfactoryProgress SP
UnsatisfactoryProgress UP
IncompleteProgress IP
NotApplicable NA
NotObserved NO
OpportunityNotAvailable ONA
Ingeneral,theorycomponentachievementismeasuredbyone(1)comprehensivefinalexaminationand four(4)reviewassignments Clinicalandskillslaboratorycomponentsachievementismeasuredby
evaluationofestablishedindicators.Thestudentmustachieveaminimumfinalgradeof“C”,77%,inthe PatientCareTechniciancoursetheorycomponentand“S”,Satisfactory,intheclinicalandskills laboratorycomponentinordertopassthecourse Astudentnotachievingtherequiredgradeissubjectto theacademiccorrectiveactionpolicies
ApplicationDeadline
DeadlinesforfilecompletioncanbereviewedatwwwbhclreduonthePCTAcademicOverviewPage BHCLR–PCTwillcontinuetooperateunderrollingadmissionsandapplicantsareconsideredfor admissionastheirfilesbecomecomplete Asaresult,applicationsatorneartheirdeadlinesare consideredonaspace-availablebasis
ApplicationRequirements
Applicationrequirementsincludesatisfactorycompletionofapplicationrequirementsasidentifiedinboth theApplicant&AdmissionsectionandschoolspecificsectionoftheCatalog Selectionforentryis consideredforeachapplicantonlyaftertheApplicationFileiscomplete Completionoftheapplication processdoesnotguaranteeselection/admissionintotheprogram
1 ABHCLRapplicantmustfirstapplyforandbehiredintoapatientcarepositionwithinthe BaptistHealthSystem a VisittheBaptistHealthCareerswebsiteathttps://baptisthealthcareerscom/toapply
2. ABHCLRapplicantmustbeahighschoolgraduateorhaveaGEDpriortotheprogramstart date.
3. ABHCLRapplicantmustsubmitanofficialHighSchoolorGEDtranscript.
4. Applicationandcompletionofallrequirementsmustbecompletedbythedesignateddeadlines.
5. 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://wwwncctinccom/certifications
ClassandClinicalRotations
ClassesareusuallyscheduledMondaythroughFriday,8:00am–4:30pm,unlessotherwisescheduledon semestercalendars AclassscheduleisprovidedduringOrientation ThePatientCareTechniciancourse includesclinicallaboratoriestaughtconcurrentlywithlecturetopics Thisapproachprovidesstudents
hands-onexperienceandvisualreinforcementoftheprincipleslearnedintheclassroom.Skills Laboratoryrotationsarescheduledbytheprogramfaculty. Clinicalrotationsare8:00am-4:00pm, unlessotherwisenotifiedprior
ClinicalLaboratoryAffiliations
TheBaptistHealthCollegeofLittleRock-SchoolofPatientCareTechnicianaffiliateswithseveral facilitiesinthecentralArkansasareatoofferabroadrangeofclinicallearningexperiences The followingfacilitiesmaybeused:BaptistHealthMedicalCenter-LittleRock,BaptistHealthMedical CenterNorthLittleRock,PracticePlusClinics,ArkansasCardiology,andotherselectedfacilities
CostoftheProgram
TotalcostoftheprogramispublishedontheCostPlanandislocatedonlineatwwwbhclredu
CreditHours
Eachrequiredcourseintheprofessionalcurriculumreflectsacredithourvalue BHCLRusesthecredit hourformulaidentifiedintheAcademicInformationsectionoftheCatalog
CreditbyExamination
SeeApplicationandAdmissionSection
EducationalPlansandPromotion
Astudent’seducationalplanservesasaguideforthesequencingofthecoursesrequiredintheprogram ofstudy.TheRegistrar,ProgramDirector,AssociateDeanorDeandevelopstheplanbeforetheselected applicantenrolls.ChangesintheplanmayberequestedbycontactingtheRegistrarorappropriate ProgramDirector,AssociateDeanorDean.ThestudentmusthavetheRegistrarorProgramDirector, AssociateDeanorDean’sapprovalpriortothedeviationfromtheeducationalplan.Deviationfromthe educationalplanmayjeopardizeenrollmentandcompletionoftheprogramofstudy.
EndofProgramStudentLearningOutcomes
TheprogramobjectivesexemplifytheBaptistHealthChristianValuesofService,Honesty,Respect, Stewardship,andPerformance: Theoutcomesofthisprogramare:
1. Tocreateacultureofcompassionatecarebylisteningtoourpatients,respondingtotheirneeds withpromptattentiveness,andtakingtheinitiativeneededtomeettheneedsofthepatientand healthcareteam.
2. Todeveloptheskillsneededforprofessionalcommunicationwithadiversepatientpopulation.
3. Toperforminfectioncontrolpracticesinahealthcaresetting.
4 Tomastertheskillsofphlebotomy
5 Toperform12-leadelectrocardiograms,ambulatorymonitoring,andtelemetry
EntranceDate
TheentrancedatesarereflectedontheSchoolCalendarhereinpresentedinthisportionoftheCatalog StudentsarenotifiedwhenreceivingtheiracceptanceinformationoftheWelcomeDayDate,Orientation DayDate,andtheregistrationprocessforthebeginningoftheschoolyear
EntryRequirements
Fulfillmentofentryrequirementsincludessatisfactorycompletionofentryrequirementsasidentifiedin theApplicant&AdmissionsectionoftheCatalog ImmunizationandTuberculinTestinginformationcan befoundintheApplicantandAdmissioninformationsectionoftheCatalog Selectedapplicantsqualify forentryandregistrationforcoursesthroughfulfillmentofallentryrequirements
EssentialFunctions
Essentialfunctions,asestablishedbytheschool,areskills,abilities,andcompetenciesthatmustbe demonstratedbyastudentonadmissionandthroughouttheprogram BaptistHealthCollege’s professionalhealthcareeducationprogramexpectseachstudenttoattainandintegratethenecessary knowledgeandskills,combinedwiththedevelopmentandapplicationofsoundjudgment,tosuccessfully providesemi-autonomousandcollaborativecareforindividualswithinthescopeofpracticedefinedby theirprogramofstudy
InordertoprogressasastudentinBaptistHealthCollegeLittleRock(BHCLR)-SchoolofPatientCare Technicianandsuccessfullycompletethecourseofstudytobecomeahealthcareprofessional,astudent mustdemonstrateeachoftherequiredEssentialFunctions SatisfactorydemonstrationoftheEssential Functionssignifiesthatastudentmeetstheacademicrequirementsandpossessesthetechnicalskillsto engageineducationalactivitiesintheclassroomandclinicalsettinginamannerthatwouldnotposea dangertootherstudents,patients,orthepublic
ThefollowingEssentialFunctionsarerequiredofstudentsthroughoutenrollmentintheprogram:
EssentialFunction Description
1.Observation:
2 Speech/Hearing:
3.PhysicalAbilities/FineMotorTouch:
● Beabletoseeandreadprintedmaterials includingbutnotlimitedto,orders,testresults, charts,graphs,instrumentprintouts,clinical documents,coursematerials,andcomputer screens.
● Canvisuallyobservepatientsandthepatient’s environment.
● Havegoodvision
● Canspeakclearlyandbeunderstood
● Abletohearandinterpretvoicesaswellasloud, soft,ormuffledsounds
● Capableofwalking,liftinginexcessof50lbs, pushing,pulling,reaching,sittingandstanding forlongperiodsoftimewhennecessary.Can alsomoveheavyobjectsbybending,stooping, reachingormovingsidetoside.
● Havetheuseoffingersforfinemotordexterity and manipulatingsmallobjects,etc.
● Cangatherinformation(ex:temperature)by usingthesenseoftouch
● Physicallyabletoworkonorwithequipment followingpropertraining
● Havephysicaluseofallofthefollowing: fingers,hands,arms,feet,legs,backandneck
4.Intellectual/Conceptual/Cognitive
● Abletodobasicmathematicalcalculations(add, subtract,multiply,divide).
● Canrecognizeemergencysituationsandtake appropriateactionsastaught.
5 Communication/Behavior
● Abletocomprehendandprocessverbaland writteninformation
● Abletoorganizeandprioritizejobtasks
● Caneffectivelyread,write,andverbally communicateintheEnglishlanguage
● Havetheabilitytolegiblycommunicatein writingusingtheEnglishlanguage
● Possesstheabilitytoassessorinterpret non-verbalcommunicationsuchasfacial expressions,handsignalsforhelp,etc.
● Capableofdemonstratingandmaintaining psychologicalandemotionalstability.
● Willingandabletobehaveinaprofessionaland respectfulmanner.
● Willingandabletocomplywiththe BaptistHealthValues:Service,Honesty, Respect,StewardshipandPerformance.
● Willing and able to follow all expectations, policiesandproceduresoutlinedbythecollege.
● Be able to follow organizational policies which maintainsafetyforpatient(s),self,andothers.
GraduateStatusandRequirements
Completionoftheprogramofstudyandgraduationassureseligibilitytositforcertificationexamasa CertifiedPatientCareTechnician.Graduationisdependentonthestudent’sfulfillmentofthespecific schoolrequirementsandofficiallyoccursondateofcompletionverification:
● Fulfillallprogressionandpromotioncriteria;
● Cooperateinthetakingofclassandindividualphotosessionsarrangedbytheschool;
● SuccessfulcompletionoftheProgramofStudy;
● Satisfactorydemonstrationofprogramobjectives,essentialfunctionsandtechnicalstandards.
LengthofProgram
Theprogramofstudyincludesfive(5)weeksofinstruction.
MethodofDelivery
ThePCTprogramisaresidentialprogram PleaseseetheAcademicInformationsectionofthiscatalog fordetailedinformationanddisclosuresrelatedtothismethodofdelivery
ReentryRequirements
Pleaseseetheacademicsectionofthiscatalogforreentryinformation
Registration
Studentsarenotifiedwhenreceivingtheiracceptanceinformationoftheregistrationprocessforthe beginningoftheschoolyear
Selection
SelectionforentryisconsideredforeachapplicantonlyaftertheApplicationFileiscomplete
SelectionProcess
Qualifiedapplicantfilesarereviewedforselectionbasedonprogramrequirementsandapplicant qualifications Eachqualifiedapplicant’sfileisreviewedforselectionthroughanindividualized, competitiveandnondiscriminatoryprocessbyusinganidentifiedprocessforranking Selectionforentryisonacompetitivebasis,asopposedtoafirstcomefirstservebasis,andeach qualifyingapplicantisrankedaccordingtohis/hertotalpercentscoreasidentifiedontheApplicant RatingFormwhichisderivedfromanapplicant’squalifications Selectionofqualifiedapplicantsoccurs duringthetermpriortothebeginningclassdeadlineandprogressesuntiltherespectiveclasshasreached itsmaximumcapacity
Applicantsareselectedforadmissionbasedonthetotalpercentscoreascomparedtoapredetermined qualifyingscore Selectedapplicantsarenotifiedbymailandarerequiredtosubmitaregistrationfeebya predetermineddatetoreserveaslotintheclass
Alternatestatusdoesnotguaranteeafuturepositioninthenextenteringclassoranyfutureclass The individualmustcontacttheAdmissionsOfficeandrequestthattheirfilebekeptactiveforfutureclasses Iftimesincethelastinquiryisgreaterthanonecalendaryear,theindividualmustupdatethefileas requestedbytheschool
Incompleteapplicantfilesarenotreviewedforselection,andarenot“carriedover”totheupcoming applicantpool Ifthetimesincelastapplicantcommunicationisgreaterthanone(1)calendaryearfrom currentJanuary1,theapplicantfileisconsideredon“inactive”statusandismaintainedaccordingto BHCLRApplicantRecordPolicy.
ProfessionalCurriculum
Thecurriculumisorganizedintofive(5)weeks,andleadstoacertificateofcompletionatgraduation.A studentenrolledintheprogramcurriculumisrequiredtohaveatotalofsixandahalf (6.5)creditsto completetheprogram.Aftersuccessfulcompletionofsixandahalf (6.5)credits,thestudentmayqualify forgraduatecandidacy.
PatientCareTechnician
6.5CreditHours
Total 6.5CreditHours
CourseDescriptions
PCT1106
PatientCareTechnician
6.5CreditHours
Thiscourseintroducesbasicprinciples,skillsandconceptsneededtoparticipateonthehealthcareteamas aPatientCareTechnicianthroughtheory,skillslaboratoryandclinicalexperiences Thecoursecontent introducestheroleofthePatientCareTechnician,andincludesbasiccare,communicationskills, accountability,documentation,legalandethicalconcepts,andbasicself-awareness
Thecoursebuildsonprinciples,skillsandconceptsbyincludingthefollowingareas:
● ProfessionalDevelopment
● DirectPatientCare
● PhlebotomyBasics
● EKGBasics
● CumulativeClinicalExperiences
Professionaldevelopmentandgrowthisdemonstratedthroughthepracticeofsoftskills,teambuilding exercises,andtherapeuticcommunicationtechniques.Studentswilllearnaboutthespiritualneedsof clientsandfamilieswhilemeetingthediverseneedsoftheclientpopulation
Phlebotomyskillsandconceptsareintroducedthroughvenipunctureandcannulation,labdrawsfor diagnostictesting,transfusionandprocedures,labequipment,andspecimenhandling Specialemphasisis placedonclientsafetyandinfectionprevention,specimenhandling,andtroubleshooting
Fundamentalelectrocardiogram(EKG)clientmonitoringtechniquesareintroducedinthelatterpartofthe coursewithfocusoncardiacanatomyandfunctioning,clientcomfortandsafety,electrodeplacementand techniques,troubleshootingandmaintenance
Thefinalportionofthecourseprovidesthestudentwiththeopportunitytoexperienceacumulative clinicalexperiencethatbringstogetherallofthenewlyacquiredskillsets,knowledgeandprinciplesof patientcare,EKG,andphlebotomywhiledemonstratingprofessionalismandmakingasignificant contributiontoclientcareandthehealthcareteam
Thecourseincludesthefollowingnumberofcontacthours:Theory–65;ClinicalLaboratory–96;and SkillsLaboratory–75;foratotalof1685contacthours PCT1106isaresidentialcourseinwhichall instructionisdeliveredinatraditional,face-to-facesetting.
STUDENTOUTSIDEPREPARATION:
Studentsarerequiredtousethelecturescheduleprovidedtoreadandbefamiliarwiththechapterslisted foreachlecturelistedaswellascompleteanyhandoutspriortoarrivingforlecture.Estimatedoutside preparationtimeforlectureandskillslabwithinthiscourseis49.5hours.
PREREQUISITES:
AdmissiontoBaptistHealthCollegeLittleRock–SchoolofPatientCareTechnicianprogramofstudy.
COREQUISITES: N/A
DAYS/TIME/LOCATION:
Refertotheweeklycoursecalendar.
CLINICALSITE(S):
BHMC-LR&BHMC-NLR
COURSEOBJECTIVES/OUTCOMES:
1 Toprovidebasicclientcarewhiledemonstratingnewlyacquiredsoftskills,teambuilding,and professionaldevelopmentwithinthePatientCareTechnician’sscopeofpractice
2 Developingtherapeuticcommunicationskillswhileinteractingwithandmeetingtheneedsof diverseclientpopulations
3 Demonstratemasteryofskillsinphlebotomywhileusingaseptictechnique
4 Demonstrateperformanceofbasic12-leadEKGrecordings,electrodeplacement,troubleshooting andmaintenanceinthehealthcaresetting
5 Demonstrateproficiencyinperformingmultipleskillsinasafe,professionalandresponsible manner,asaPatientCareTechnicianandasamemberofthehealthcareteam
REQUIREDCOURSEMATERIALS:
TownsendLittle,K.(2023). Fundamental concepts and skills for the patient care technician.2ndEdition. St,Louis,MO:Elsevier
METHODSOFINSTRUCTION:
CaseStudies
ComputerAssistedInstruction
ContentandTestReview
FacultyDemonstration
FacultyLectures
GroupDiscussion
GroupTesting Homework/Worksheets Assignments
LectureObjectives
LectureOutlines
MultimediaPresentations
OutsideReading
StudentGuidedNoteCards RequiredandRecommended Websites SkillsSimulation VisualAids
THEORYGRADEANDGRADINGSCALE:
Facultyevaluatestudentlearningandassignafinaltheorygradeattheendofthecoursebasedonstudent achievementofcourseoutcomesintheclassroom.FinalTheoryGradeisassignedaccordingtothe Gradingscalebelow:
Theorygradingscale:
AFinalTheoryGradeof77%oraboveisrequiredforprogression.
SKILLS&CLINICALLABORATORYGRADEANDGRADINGCRITERIA:
FacultyevaluatestudentlearningintheSkills&ClinicalLaboratoriesanddeterminefinalskills& clinicallaboratorygradestobeassignedattheendofthecourse Thegradesarebasedonprofessional
facultyjudgmentofthestudent’sachievementofthebehavioralindicators,whichmeasureeachcourse outcome.EachsetofskillsmustbepassedbeforeprogressiontotheClinicalsetting.
Thestudent’sperformanceisassignedaqualityperformanceratingsymbolusingthefollowing: QualityPerformance RatingSymbol
SatisfactoryProgress SP
UnsatisfactoryProgress UP
IncompleteProgress IP
NotApplicable NA
NotObserved NO
OpportunityNotAvailable ONA
Thefacultyreviewtheratingsymbolassignedtoeachobjectiveoutcomeandafteranalysisdeterminean indicatorfinalrating(IFR)foreachobjectiveoutcome.AnIFRofSPisrequiredinordertoproceed.
ATTENDANCE/PARTICIPATIONREQUIREMENTS:
Studentsareexpectedtodisplaycommitmenttotheeducationalprocesswithregularattendancetoall learningactivities.Studentshavetheresponsibilityofnotifyingtheproperfacultywhenanabsence cannotbeavoided.RefertoStudentHandbook:Attendanceforgeneralrequirements.
STUDENTDISABILITYSERVICES:
Reasonableaccommodationsforapplicantsandstudentswithdocumenteddisabilitiesaremade,pursuant tofederalandstatelaws.Anyapplicantorstudentwithadisabilitywhoneedsaccommodationsmust providethenecessarydocumentationandrequesttheaccommodationspriortothebeginningofthe semester,term,orcourse.Theappropriateschoolofficial,theDisabilityServicesSpecialistorthe AcademicandSpiritualCounselor,shallmakethedeterminationregardingreasonableaccommodations. Seethe BHCLR Catalog ortheschoolspecificsectionofthe Student Handbook atwww.bhclr.edu.
COURSEANDLECTUREOUTLINE:
Lectureoutlinesareavailableonline Studentsmustusetheirindividualpasswordtoaccessanddownload lecturematerials
ProgramTotals
ABHESEducationalEffectivenessOutcomes
Fall2022-Spring2023
Fall2023-Spring2024
ABHESEducationalEffectivenessOutcomes
DatacalculatedperABHESstandards;annualreportingperiodisJuly1–June30
SCHOOL OF PRACTICAL NURSING
History
InresponsetoashortageofPracticalNurses,theBoardofTrusteesofArkansasBaptistHospital approvedtheoperationoftheSchoolofPracticalNursinginJuly1964 InSeptember1964,the curriculumwasapprovedbytheArkansasStateBoardofNursingandthefirstclassbegan Sincethat time,morethan2000studentshavegraduated Thesegraduatespracticenursingthroughoutthe continentalUnitedStatesandseveralforeigncountries InJanuary1990theBaptistHealthCollegeLittle Rock–SchoolofPracticalNursingbecamethefirstPracticalNursingprograminArkansastobegranted initialaccreditationbytheCouncilofPracticalNursingPrograms,AccreditationCommissionfor EducationinNursing(ACEN) InadditiontoACENaccreditationtheschoolisfullyapprovedbythe ArkansasStateBoardofNursing(ASBN)
MissionStatement
TheBHCLR-SchoolofPracticalNursingexiststopreparethegraduatetoparticipateonthehealthcare teambycontributingtothenursingprocesswithinestablishedstandardsofpracticefortheLicensed PracticalNurse.
Theschoolprovidesalearningenvironmenttothestudentthroughclassroomtheory,distanceeducation, nursingskillslaboratoryandclinicalexperienceswhichareinclusiveoftheBaptistHealthValuesof Service,Honesty,Respect,StewardshipandPerformancewithacommitmenttoprovidingqualitypatient care
Philosophy
TheBHCLR–SchoolofPracticalNursingisanintegralpartofBaptistHealth,recognizingand supportingtheBelief,MissionandValuesstatementsofthesponsoringinstitution.
We,thefaculty,believethattheindividualisaphysiological,psychological,andsociologicalbeingwho isworthyofconsideration,respectanddignity Physical,emotional,socialandspiritualneedsexistin healthandillness,andchangesinanyofthesebasicneedswillinfluencethetotalindividual Meetingthe individual’sbasicneedspromoteshealthandwellness,maintainshumandignityandenhancesthesense ofwell-being
Webelievesocietyiscomposedofindividualswhosharemutualinterdependenceforsurvivaland well-being Allsocietieshavecomplexculturesmadeupofvariouslifestyles,traditionsandvalueswhich mustbeacknowledgedinhealthcare Eachmemberofsocietyisauniquebeingandhaspersonalized needs
Webelievenursingistheimplementationofspecificknowledgeandskillstopromoteandmaintainhealth ortomeetindividualneedsduringperiodsofillnessorinjury Eachpractitionerisaccountablefora systematicapproachtoproblem-solvingwithoutregardtoage,color,creed,physicalchallenges,gender, maritalstatus,nationalorigin,race,orreligion
Webelievepracticalnursingistheprovisionofdirectpatientcareunderthesupervisionofthelicensed physicianand/orregisterednurse Specificknowledgeandskillsareacquiredthroughaperiodofformal education.TheLicensedPracticalNurseisaccountableforperformingonlythoseactsofnursingfor whichshe/hehasbeeneducated.AcompetentPracticalNurseisanimportantpartofthehealthcareteam.
Webelievetheteaching-learningprocessisaccomplishedthroughthecooperativeeffortofthefacultyand students.Simpletocomplexlearningopportunitiesareprovidedthroughguidedstudiesdevelopedto meetindividualandspecificneeds.Teachingisaformofinteractivecommunicationwhichoffers opportunitiesforlearning.Learninghasoccurredwhennewknowledge,skillsandattitudeshavecauseda changeinbehavior.
Webelievenursingeducationisaprocessofplannedandorganizedlearningexperiencesestablishedto encouragethedevelopmentofknowledge,skillsandattitudesusedtomeetvarioushumanneedsina varietyofsituations.
Webelieveeducationisalife-longprocessandthedynamicnatureofhealthcarecauseseducationtobea continuousprocess.Eachpractitionerisresponsibleforcontinuingeducationaldevelopmentand professionalgrowthinordertomaintainacurrentbasisforpractice.
Goal
Theschooliscommittedtopreparingcompetent,jobreadypracticalnursinggraduatesforArkansas employercustomers,includingthesupportinginstitutionsandthecommunityasawhole,throughthe highstandardsofeducation,training,fieldworkandprofessionaldevelopmentopportunitiesfor students.
Purpose
ThepurposeoftheBaptistHealthCollegeLittleRock–SchoolofPracticalNursing(BHCLR-SPN)isto provideaneducationalexperiencethatpreparesstudentstoenterthefieldasentrylevelpracticalnurses
Admissions
LaborDay September1
ThanksgivingBreak November27-28
LastdayofSemester December12
Commencement December13
PracticalNursing(Traditional)Spring2026
ClassesBegins January05
MartinLutherKingJr.Day January19
EndofSemester June12
Commencement June13
PracticalNursing(Concurrent/PNPathway)Fall2025
ClassesBegins August11
ThanksgivingBreak November24-28
LastdayofSemester December19
PracticalNursing(Concurrent/PNPathway)Spring2026
ClassesBegins January07
SpringBreak March19-27
EndofSemester May21
*PleasenotethatattendanceatOrientationismandatoryandanindividualmustregisterandcomplete financialarrangementsthroughthebusinessofficepriortoattendingOrientationandclasses.Only BHCLR–SPNstudentsareexpectedtoattend.Nochildrenorfamilymembersplease.Selected applicantswillreceivearegistrationpacketpriortoWelcomeDayandmustsubmittherequired registrationformtotheRegistrarpriortoattendingWelcomeDay.
Application Deadline
DeadlinesforfilecompletionwillbeNovember15forJanuaryentryandMay15forJulyentry.BHCLR –SPNwillcontinuetooperateunderrollingadmissionsandapplicantsareconsideredforadmissionas theirfilesbecomecomplete.Asaresult,applicationsatorneartheirdeadlinesareconsideredona space-availablebasis.
Application Requirements
Applicationrequirementsincludesatisfactorycompletionofapplicationrequirementsasidentifiedinboth theApplicant&AdmissionsectionandschoolspecificsectionoftheCatalog.Selectionforentryis consideredforeachapplicantonlyaftertheApplicationFileiscomplete Completionoftheapplication processdoesnotguaranteeselection/admissionintotheprogram
1 ABHCLRapplicantmustbeahighschoolgraduateorhaveaGEDpriortotheprogramstart date Pleasenotethattheseareminimumrequirementsandapplicantsarerankedaccordingto academiccriteria
2 TheATITEASentranceexamisrequiredwitha50%minimumand55%preferredcomposite score
CreditbyExamination
EntranceDate
TheentrancedatesarereflectedontheSchoolCalendarhereinpresentedinthisportionoftheCatalog. StudentsarenotifiedwhenreceivingtheiracceptanceinformationoftheWelcomeDayDate,Orientation DayDate,andtheregistrationprocessforthebeginningoftheschoolyear
EntryRequirements
Fulfillmentofentryrequirementsincludessatisfactorycompletionofentryrequirementsasidentifiedin theApplicant&AdmissionsectionoftheCatalog ImmunizationandTuberculinTestinginformationcan befoundintheApplicantandAdmissioninformationsectionoftheCatalog Selectedapplicantsqualify forentryandregistrationforcoursesthroughfulfillmentofallentryrequirements
EssentialFunctions
Essentialfunctions,asestablishedbytheschool,areskills,abilities,andcompetenciesthatmustbe demonstratedbyastudentonadmissionandthroughouttheprogram BaptistHealthCollege’s professionalhealthcareeducationprogramexpectseachstudenttoattainandintegratethenecessary knowledgeandskills,combinedwiththedevelopmentandapplicationofsoundjudgment,tosuccessfully providesemi-autonomousandcollaborativecareforindividualswithinthescopeofpracticedefinedby theirprogramofstudy
InordertoprogressasastudentinBaptistHealthCollegeLittleRock(BHCLR)-SchoolsofNursingand successfullycompletethecourseofstudytobecomeahealthcareprofessional,astudentmust demonstrateeachoftherequiredEssentialFunctions.SatisfactorydemonstrationoftheEssential Functionssignifiesthatastudentmeetstheacademicrequirementsandpossessesthetechnicalskillsto engageineducationalactivitiesintheclassroomandclinicalsettinginamannerthatwouldnotposea dangertootherstudents,patients,orthepublic.
ThefollowingEssentialFunctionsarerequiredofstudentsthroughoutenrollmentintheprogram:
EssentialFunction Description
1 Observation:
2.Speech/Hearing:
3.PhysicalAbilities/FineMotorTouch:
● Abletoseeandreadprintedmaterialsincluding butnotlimitedto,clinicaldocuments,course materials,andcomputerscreens
● Abletovisuallyobservepatientsandthe patient’senvironment
● Havegoodvision,orrequiretheuseof glasses/contactsandwearthemwhennecessary
● Canspeakclearlyandbeunderstood.
● Abletohearandinterpretvoicesaswellasloud, soft,ormuffledsounds.
● Capableofwalking,liftinginexcessof50lbs, pushing,pulling,reaching,sittingandstanding forlongperiodsoftimewhennecessary.Can alsomoveheavyobjectsbybending,stooping, reachingormovingsidetoside.
● Havetheuseoffingersforfinemotordexterity and manipulatingsmallobjects,etc.
● Physicallyabletoworkonorwithequipment followingpropertraining
4 Intellectual/Conceptual/Cognitive
5.Communication/Behavior
● Havephysicaluseofallofthefollowing: fingers,hands,arms,feet,legs,backandneck
● Abletodobasicmathematicalcalculations(add, subtract,multiply,divide)
● Canrecognizeemergencysituationsandtake appropriateactionsastaught
● Abletocomprehendandprocessverbaland writteninformation.
● Canorganizeandprioritizejobtasks.
● Caneffectivelyread,write,andverbally communicateintheEnglishlanguage.
● Havetheabilitytolegiblycommunicatein writingusingtheEnglishlanguage.
● Possesstheabilitytoassessorinterpret non-verbalcommunicationsuchasfacial expressions,handsignalsforhelp,etc.
● Capableofdemonstratingandmaintaining psychologicalandemotionalstability.
● Willingandabletobehaveinaprofessionaland respectfulmanner
● Willingandabletocomplywiththe BaptistHealthValues:Service,Honesty, Respect,StewardshipandPerformance
● Willing and able to follow all expectations, policiesandproceduresoutlinedbythecollege
● Be able to follow organizational policies which maintainsafetyforpatient(s),self,andothers
ReentryRequirements-PracticalNursing
PleaseseetheAcademicSectionofthiscatalogforreentryinformation
Registration
Studentsarenotifiedwhenreceivingtheiracceptanceinformationoftheregistrationprocessforthe beginningoftheschoolyear
Selection
SelectionforentryisconsideredforeachapplicantonlyaftertheApplicationFileiscomplete
SelectionProcess
Qualifiedapplicantfilesarereviewedforselectionbasedonprogramrequirementsandapplicant qualifications Eachqualifiedapplicant’sfileisreviewedforselectionthroughanindividualized, competitiveandnondiscriminatoryprocessbyusinganidentifiedprocessforranking
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
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-6:30pmunlessotherwisescheduledonsemester calendars.
CreditHours
Eachrequiredcourseintheprofessionalcurriculumreflectsacredithourvalue.BHCLRusesthecredit hourformulaidentifiedintheAcademicInformationsectionoftheCatalog.
DeterminationofMaximumCreditHoursExpectedinaSemester
IntheSchoolofPracticalNursing,astudent’stotalsemesterhoursmayberestrictedtolessthan15hours inasemesterofthisprogramifastudentistakingthemaximumamountofhoursavailableaccordingto thecurriculumplan.Thenumberofapprovedcredithoursearnedpriortothecurrentsemesterstartdateis subtractedfromthetotalnumberofcredithoursavailableforastudenttoachieveuponcompletionofthe currentsemester Thenumberofrestrictedhoursremainingequalsthemaximumnumberofavailable hoursforastudenttotakeinthecurrentsemester Astudentisnotallowedtoaddadditionalgeneral educationcoursesthatarenotrequiredfortheprogram,noraretheyallowedtoaddnursingcoursesfrom anothersemester
EducationalPlansandPromotion
Astudent’seducationalplanservesasaguideforthesequencingofthecoursesrequiredintheprogram ofstudy Educationalplansreflectallcoursesforenrollednursingstudentsincludinggeneraleducation andnursingcourses;thisplanmustbefollowedbystudentsatalllevels TheRegistrar,AssociateDeanor Deandevelopstheplanbeforetheselectedapplicantenrolls Changesintheplanmayberequestedby contactingtheRegistrarorappropriateAssociateDeanorDean ThestudentmusthavetheRegistrar, AssociateDeanorDean’sapprovalpriortothedeviationfromtheeducationalplan Deviationfromthe educationalplanmayjeopardizeenrollmentandcompletionoftheprogramofstudy
GraduateStatusandRequirements
CompletionoftheprogramofstudyandgraduationassureseligibilitytoapplyfortheNationalCouncil LicensureExaminationforPracticalNurses(NCLEX-PN) Studentsmustmeettheestablished benchmark,thestudentwillnotbeverifiedandreleasedtotheArkansasStateBoardofNursinguntilthe studentreceivesa“GreenLight”fromtheVirtualATINCLEXReviewCourse
Graduationisdependentonthestudent’sfulfillmentofthespecificschoolrequirementsandofficially occursondateofcompletionverification:
● Fulfillallprogressionandpromotioncriteria;
● Completethegraduateclearanceprocess;
● Cooperateinthetakingofclassandindividualphotosessionsarrangedbytheschool;
● Completethree(3)communityservicehours;
● SuccessfulcompletionoftheProgramofStudy;
● Satisfactorydemonstrationofprogramoutcomes,essentialfunctionsandtechnicalstandards;
● Receiptoffinal,officialhighschooltranscriptreflectinggraduation(Concurrent/PNPathway only).
LengthofProgram
Thetraditionalprogramofstudyisoneacademicyearandincludesforty-four(44)weeksofinstruction Theconcurrent/PNPathwayprogramofstudyistwoacademicyearsandincludesseventy-four(74) weeksofinstruction
Licensure
SuccessfulcandidatesontheNCLEX-PNarerecognizedasLicensedPracticalNurses,having demonstratedcompetencyandqualityperformanceintheprofession However,personsthathave pleadedguiltyornolocontendereto,orbeenfoundguiltyofanoffenselistedinACA§17-87-312. CriminalbackgroundchecksandACA§17-3-102LicensingRestrictionsBasedonCriminal RecordsintheNursePracticeActoftheStateofArkansas*maynotbeeligibletoreceiveorholda licenseissuedbytheArkansasStateBoardofNursing
GraduationfromBaptistHealthCollegeLittleRock–SchoolofPracticalNursingdoesnotassurethe ArkansasStateBoardofNursing’sapprovaltotakethelicensureexamination. * BelowistheACA§ 17-87-312andACA§17-3-102initsentirety.
CriminalBackgroundChecksandtheNursePracticeActoftheStateofArkansasforNursing Students
TheNursePracticeActoutlineseligibilityrequirementstositforlicensureinArkansasandisprovided below.
However,personsthathavepleadedguiltyornolocontendereto,orbeenfoundguiltyofanoffenselisted inACA§17-87-312.CriminalbackgroundchecksandACA§17-3-102LicensingRestrictions BasedonCriminalRecordsinthe Nurse Practice Act of the State of Arkansas* maynotbeeligibleto receiveorholdalicenseissuedbytheArkansasStateBoardofNursing.GraduationfromBaptistHealth CollegeLittleRockdoesnotassuretheArkansasStateBoardofNursing’sapprovaltotakethelicensure examination.
Seehttps://wwwhealthyarkansasgov/programs-services/topics/arsbn-criminal-background-checks * BelowistheACA§17-87-312andACA§17-3-102initsentirety
17-3-102.Licensingrestrictionsbasedoncriminalrecords.
(a)Anindividualisnoteligibletoreceiveorholdalicenseissuedbyalicensingentityifthat individualhaspleadedguiltyornolocontenderetoorbeenfoundguiltyofanyofthe followingoffensesbyanycourtintheStateofArkansasorofanysimilaroffensebyacourt inanotherstateorofanysimilaroffensebyafederalcourt,unlesstheconvictionwas lawfullysealedundertheComprehensiveCriminalRecordSealingActof2013,§ 16-90-1401etseq,orotherwisepreviouslysealed,pardonedorexpungedunderpriorlaw:
(1)Capitalmurderasprohibitedin§5-10-101;
(2)Murderinthefirstdegreeandseconddegreeasprohibitedin§§5-10-102and 5-10-103;
(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)Introductionofacontrolledsubstanceintothebodyofanotherpersonas prohibitedin§5-13-210;
(13)Aggravatedassaultuponalawenforcementofficeroranemployeeofa correctionalfacilityasprohibitedin§5-13-211,ifaClassYfelony;
(14)Terroristicthreateninginthefirstdegreeasprohibitedin§5-13-301;
(15)Rapeasprohibitedin§5-14-103;
(16)Sexualindecencywithachildasprohibitedin§5-14-110,iftheoffenseisa felony;
(17)Sexualextortionasprohibitedin§5-14-113;
(18)Sexualassaultinthefirstdegree,seconddegree,thirddegree,andfourthdegree asprohibitedin§§5-14-124 5-14-127;
(19)Incestasprohibitedin§5-26-202;
(20)Offensesagainstthefamilyasprohibitedin§§5-26-303 5-26-306;
(21)Endangeringthewelfareofanincompetentpersoninthefirstdegreeas prohibitedin§5-27-201;
(22)Endangeringthewelfareofaminorinthefirstdegreeasprohibitedin§ 5-27-205;
(23)Permittingtheabuseofaminorasprohibitedin§5-27-221;
(24)Engagingchildreninsexuallyexplicitconductforuseinvisualorprintmedia, transportationofminorsforprohibitedsexualconduct,panderingorpossessing visualorprintmediadepictingsexuallyexplicitconductinvolvingachild,oruseofa childorconsenttouseofachildinasexualperformancebyproducing,directing,or promotingasexualperformancebyachild,asprohibitedin§§5-27-303 5-27-305,5-27-402,and5-27-403;
(25)Possessionoruseofchildsexualabusematerialasprohibitedin§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,§5-64-101etseq., asprohibitedintheformer§5-64-401,and§§5-64-419 5-64-442;
(33)Promotionofprostitutioninthefirstdegreeasprohibitedin§5-70-104; (34)Stalkingasprohibitedin§5-71-229;
(35)Criminalattempt,criminalcomplicity,criminalsolicitation,orcriminal conspiracy,asprohibitedin§§5-3-201,5-3-202,5-3-301,and5-3-401,tocommitany oftheoffenseslistedinthissubsection;and
(36)Allothercrimesreferencedinthistitle (b)
(1)Ifanindividualhasbeenconvictedofacrimelistedinsubsection(a)or subsection(e)ofthissection,alicensingentitymaywaivedisqualificationor revocationofalicensebasedontheconvictionifarequestforawaiverismadeby:
(A)Anaffectedapplicantforalicense;or
(B)Theindividualholdingalicensesubjecttorevocation (2)Abasisuponwhichawaivermaybegrantedincludeswithoutlimitation:
(A)Theageatwhichtheoffensewascommitted;
(B)Thecircumstancessurroundingtheoffense;
(C)Thelengthoftimesincetheoffensewascommitted;
(D)Subsequentworkhistorysincetheoffensewascommitted;
(E)Employmentreferencessincetheoffensewascommitted; (F)Characterreferencessincetheoffensewascommitted;
(G)Relevanceoftheoffensetotheoccupationallicense;and (H)Otherevidencedemonstratingthatlicensureoftheapplicantdoesnot poseathreattothehealthorsafetyofthepublic.
(3)Thewaiverrequirementsofthissectionarenotrequiredforarenewalofalicense ifanindividualhasbeenconvictedofacrimelistedinsubsection(a)ofthissection andhaseither:
(A)Completedthewaiverrequirementsofthissectionathisorherinitial licensure;
(B)Beenlicensedinthisstatebeforetheenactmentofsubsection(a)ofthis section;or
(C)Attendedaprofessionaloroccupationalschool,program,ortrainingin pursuitofanoccupationallicensebeforetheenactmentofsubsection(a)of thissectionandwouldhavebeenqualifiedtoholdanoccupationallicenseon orbeforeJuly24,2019.
(c)Ifanindividualhasavalidcriminalconvictionforanoffensethatcoulddisqualifythe individualfromreceivingalicense,thedisqualificationshallnotbeconsideredformorethan five(5)yearsfromthedateofconvictionorincarcerationoronwhichprobationends, whicheverdateisthelatest,iftheindividual:
(A)Wasnotconvictedforcommittingaviolentorsexualoffense;and
(B)Hasnotbeenconvictedofanyotheroffenseduringthefive-yeardisqualification period
(d)Alicensingentityshallnot,asabasisuponwhichalicensemaybegrantedordenied:
(1)Usevagueorgenericterms,includingwithoutlimitationthephrases“moral turpitude”and“goodcharacter”;or
(2)Considerarrestswithoutasubsequentconviction
(e)Duetotheseriousnatureoftheoffenses,thefollowingshallresultindisqualificationfor licensure,regardlessofthedateofconvictionorthedateonwhichprobationorincarceration endsunlessawaiverisgrantedundersubsection(b)ofthissection:
(1)Capitalmurderasprohibitedin§5-10-101;
(2)Murderinthefirstdegreeasprohibitedin§5-10-102andmurderinthesecond degreeasprohibitedin§5-10-103;
(3)Kidnappingasprohibitedin§5-11-102;
(4)Aggravatedassaultuponalawenforcementofficeroranemployeeofa correctionalfacilityasprohibitedin§5-13-211,ifaClassYfelony;
(5)Rapeasprohibitedin§5-14-103;
(6)Sexualextortionasprohibitedin§5-14-113;
(7)Sexualassaultinthefirstdegreeasprohibitedin§5-14-124andsexualassaultin theseconddegreeasprohibitedin§5-14-125;
(8)Incestasprohibitedin§5-26-202;
(9)Endangeringthewelfareofanincompetentpersoninthefirstdegreeasprohibited in§5-27-201;
(10)Endangeringthewelfareofaminorinthefirstdegreeasprohibitedin§ 5-27-205;
(11)Adultabusethatconstitutesafelonyasprohibitedin§5-28-103;
(12)Arsonasprohibitedin§5-38-301;and
(13)Engagingchildreninsexuallyexplicitconductforuseinvisualorprintmedia, transportationofminorsforprohibitedsexualconduct,panderingorpossessing visualorprintmediadepictingsexuallyexplicitconductinvolvingachild,oruseofa childorconsenttouseofachildinasexualperformancebyproducing,directing,or promotingasexualperformancebyachild,asprohibitedin§§5-27-303 5-27-305,5-27-402,and5-27-403.
(f)Thischapterdoesnotprecludealicensingentityfromtakingemergencyactionagainsta licenseeasauthorizedunder§25-15-211forthesakeofpublichealth,safety,orwelfare.
(g)Thedisqualificationforanoffenselistedinsubsection(a)ofthissectionandthe disqualificationforanoffenselistedinsubsection(e)ofthissectiondonotapplyto:
(1)AnindividualwhoholdsavalidlicenseonJuly24,2019;
(2)AnindividualwhoholdsavalidlicenseonorbeforeJuly24,2019,butfailedto renewhisorherlicenseforanyreason;or
(3)AnindividualwhowasastudentonorbeforeJuly24,2019,inaprofessionalor occupationalschool,program,ortraininginpursuitofanoccupationallicenseand wouldhavebeenqualifiedtoholdanoccupationallicenseonorbeforeJuly24,2019.
(h)Thissectiondoesnotapplytolicensureorcertification:
(1)Ofprofessionsnotgovernedbythistitle;
(2)Ofpolygraphexaminersandvoicestressanalysisexaminersunder§17-39-101et seq.;
(3)OfprivateinvestigatorsandprivatesecurityagenciesunderthePrivateSecurity Agency,PrivateInvestigator,andSchoolSecurityLicensingandCredentialingAct,§ 17-40-101etseq;
(4)Ofbodyartistsunder§17-26-601etseq whoholdavalidlicenseonorbefore July1,2024;or
(5)OfcosmetologistslicensedunderTitle17,Chapter26,Subchapter3
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
TotalcostoftheprogramispublishedontheCostPlanandislocatedonlineatwww.bhclr.edu.
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
1CreditHour
Thiscourseprovidesaholistic,Christian-basedapproachincreatingawarenessandunderstandingabout: 1)one'sownbeliefsystem;2)thespiritualneedsofpatients;3)methodologiesofspiritualcarefor patients,and4)worldreligionsandreligiouspracticesspecificallyastheyrelatetothedeliveryof healthcare Thecourseincludesthefollowingnumberofclockhours:Theory-15contacthours This courseisofferedviaresidentialdeliverymode
ProgramTotals
TotalBHCLRCourses/CreditHours 10/43credithours
TotalTransferCourses/CreditHours 2/8credithours
TotalNumberofCourses/CreditHours 12/51credithours
ContactHours(Theory)
ContactHours(ClinicalLaboratory)
ContactHours(SkillsLaboratory)
TotalProgramContactHours
ABHESEducationalEffectivenessOutcomes
TheBHCLR-SchoolofPracticalNursingprovidestothegeneralpublic,prospectivestudentsandcurrent studentsaccurateandconsistentinformationinitscatalog.Tosupporttheinformationinthepreceding pages,thefollowinginformationisprovided:
*AnyAttempt
ArkansasStateBoardofNursingBoardPassageOutcomes
2023 59%
***Within100%ofprogramlength
SCHOOL OF RADIOGRAPHY
History
TheBaptistHealthCollegeLittleRock-SchoolofRadiographywasestablishedin1953 Theschoolis certifiedthroughtheArkansasDivisionofHigherEducation(ADHE)andaccreditedbytheJointReview CommitteeonEducationinRadiologicTechnology(JRCERT)alongwithTheAccreditingBureauof HealthEducationSchools(ABHES)andarticulatedwiththeUniversityofCentralArkansas(UCA)and HendersonStateUniversity(HSU) Thearticulationculminatesinabaccalaureatedegreefromthat university BeginningwiththeFall2026enteringclass,anAssociateofAppliedSciencedegreeis awardeduponsuccessfulcompletionoftheprogramofstudy.
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 July7,2025 ClassesResume January5,2026
LaborDay September1,2025 SpringBreak March23-27,2026
FallBreak September22-26,2025 MemorialDay May25,2026
Thanksgiving November27,2025 EndofSemester June12,2026
FridayafterThanksgiving November28,2025 Commencement June13,2026
EndofSemester December12,2025
ApplicationDeadline
March1st,eachnewclassyear ApplicantFilemustbecompletebyMarch15th Selectionofqualifiedapplicantsmaycontinuepastposteddeadlinesuntiltherespectiveclasshasreached itsmaximumcapacity PleasenotethatthepreferredfilecompletiondeadlineisMarch1st.
RequirementsforAdmission
TheBHCLR-SchoolofRadiographyhasatwotrackprogram:
1. Degree-SeekingBachelorofScienceAffiliateApplicantspursuingabaccalaureatedegreemust completetheprerequisitehoursrequiredbytheUniversityofCentralArkansasorHendersonState UniversitywithacumulativeGPAof25anda“C”oraboveinallcourses,withaminimumpreferred
cumulativeGPAof2.5ontheirhighschooltranscript.Pleasenote,allprerequisitecoursesbeing takenatanaffiliateuniversitymustbecompletedwithinthespringandsummerIsemestersof theapplicationcycleorearlier AGeneralEducationDiploma(GED)orofficialtranscriptsare requiredfromalleducationalinstitutionsattended AnAmericanCollegeTest(ACT)resultsrequired withpreferredscoresof19onthecompositeanda17ontheSTEMscore TheScholasticAptitude Test(SAT)maybesubmittedinlieuoftheACT TheSATisevaluatedutilizinganACT/SAT (CriticalReading+Math)concordancescaleavailableontheACTwebsite
2. Degree-SeekingAssociateofAppliedScienceApplicants:Applicantsseekingcompletionofan associatedegreefromtheBaptistHealthCollegeLittleRock-SchoolofRadiography,musthave completedthe20hoursofrequiredprerequisiteslistedbelow Pleasenote,allprerequisitecourses mustbecompletedinthespringandsummerIsemestersoftheapplicationcycleorearlier A cumulativeGPAof25anda“C”oraboveinallprerequisitecourses,withaminimumpreferred cumulativeGPAof 25ontheirhighschooltranscriptisrequired AGeneralEquivalencyDiploma (GED)orofficialtranscriptsarerequiredfromalleducationalinstitutionsattended AnAmerican CollegeTest(ACT)resultsrequiredwithpreferredscoresof19onthecompositeanda17onthe STEMscore TheScholasticAptitudeTest(SAT)maybesubmittedinlieuoftheACT TheSATis evaluatedutilizinganACT/SAT(CriticalReading+Math)concordancescaleavailableontheACT website
BHCLRsuperscorestheACTforadmissionandscholarshippurposes. TheScholasticAptitudeTest (SAT)maybesubmittedinlieuoftheACTandisevaluatedutilizinganACT/SAT(CriticalReading+ Math)concordancescaleavailableontheACTwebsite.
TheACTexamsaregivenontheBHCLRcampusonascheduledbasis.BHCLRisaresidualACT testingsite. IftheACTistakenatBHCLR,duplicatecopiesareneitherreleasedtotheapplicantnor transferabletoanotherinstitution.Formoreinformationonspecifictestdates,seewww.bhclr.eduor contactBHCLRAdmissions.Iftestsweretakenatanationaltestingsite,theapplicantmayarrangeto havethescoressentdirectlytoBHCLR.
*UniversityofCentralArkansaswillgrant60collegecredithoursforprofessionalcurriculum. *HendersonStateUniversitywillgrantcollege60credithoursfortheprofessionalcurriculum.
PrerequisiteCollegeCourses
Allnewlyacceptedstudentradiographersmustcompletethe“HealthcareProviderCPRCourse”at AmericanHeartAssociation’sStandards,priortothestartofclass,unlesscompletingitthroughthe BHCLRNewStudentOrientation Thisrequirementistobecompletedatthestudent’sexpense Sign-up forCPRprovidedbyBaptistHealthwilloccurduringWelcomeDay Thestudentmustrecertifypriorto graduationattheirownexpensetobejobready
ApplicationRequirements
Applicationrequirementsincludesatisfactorycompletionofapplicationrequirementsasidentifiedinboth theApplicantandAdmissionInformationsectionandschoolspecificsectionoftheCatalog Selectionfor entryisconsideredforeachapplicantonlyaftertheApplicationFileiscomplete Completionofthe applicationprocessdoesnotguaranteeselectionand/oradmissionintotheprogram
AnapplicantmustbecurrentlyenrolledintheaffiliatedegreeprogramatUCAorHSU;orbe attending/haveattendedaregionallyaccreditedinstitutionforcompletionofprerequisitecourseworkfor theassociatedegreetrackpriortotheprogramstartdate Pleasenotethattheseareminimum requirementsandapplicantsarerankedaccordingtoacademiccriteria,
1 AnapplicantmustbeahighschoolgraduateorhaveaGED;BHCLRdoesnotadmit Ability-to-Benefitstudents,
2. Successfulcompletionofprerequisitecourses,withagradeof“C”orabove,
3. AmericanCollegeTest(ACT)results:compositescoreof19andascoreof17ontheSTEMsection arepreferred;aScholasticAptitudeTest(SAT)maybeacceptedinlieuoftheACT,
4. Apersonalstatement,
5. TheapplicantisencouragedtotourtheBaptistHealthMedicalCenter-LittleRockRadiology departmentpriortotheinterviewwiththeinterviewteam.Applicantsareencouragedtocontactthe ProgramDirectorforatourat501.202.7468,
6. SixhoursofobservationarerequiredinanyRadiologydepartmentwheretheapplicantcanobserve diagnosticprocedures,preferablytoincludefluoroscopy.Thisrequirementshouldbecompletedprior toMarch1st. ApplicantsmustdownloadanObservationEvaluationformfromourwebsite, www.bhclr.edu,and
7. Pleasenotethattheseareminimumrequirementsandapplicantsarerankedaccordingtoacademic criteriatodetermineeligibilityforaninterviewwiththeinterviewteam
8. Apersonalinterviewwiththeinterviewteam Thepersonalinterviewcompletestheapplication process
Selection
Admissiontotheprogramisonacompetitivebasisduetoalimitednumberofstudentsbeingaccepted intoeachcohort SelectionforentryisconsideredforeachapplicantonlyaftertheApplicationFileis complete(submissionofallrequireditemsincludingtranscriptswithrequiredprerequisites) The interviewteam/selectioniscomposedoftheProgramDirector,ClinicalCoordinatorandtwoqualified radiographers(ARRT)whoadheretotheprincipleofTitleIXoftheCivilRightscodewhichprohibits discriminationofeducationalopportunityonthebasisofrace,color,creed,religion,sex,maritalstatus, nationalorigin,ageorphysicalhandicap
SelectionProcess
Applicantsarerankedaccordingtoacademiccriteriatodetermineeligibilityforaninterviewwiththetop tierofacademicallyrankedapplicantsbeinginvitedforaninterview Interviewsareconductedbythe interviewteam,andapplicantsareratedonspeakingability,mentalalertness,composure,motivation, generalintellect,andknowledgeoftheprofession Uponcompletionoftheinterview,eachapplicantis rankedagainaccordingtocombinedacademiccriteriaandinterviewscore Thetoprankingcandidatesare selectedforaseatintheclass Eachapplicantisnotifiedviaemailofthedecisionregardinghis/her application
Alternatesarenotifiedbyranknumberifspacebecomesavailableintheclass Alternatesarestrongly encouragedtokeeptheirfileactivebycontactingtheProgramDirectorandobtainingacademicadvice Alternatestatusdoesnotguaranteetheapplicantafuturepositioninthenextenteringclassoranyfuture class ThealternateshouldcontacttheProgramDirectorbeforetheMarch1stdeadlineofthenextnew yearandrequestthatthefilebekeptactiveandsubmitanewapplication Iftimesincethelastinquiryis greaterthanone(1)calendaryear,theindividualmustupdatethefileasrequestedbytheschool
Applicantsselectedforentryarenotifiedbyemail,andanAcceptanceLetterandRegistrationFormare mailedtotheaddressonfile. Applicantsareexpectedtonotifytheschoolofintenttoregisterby returningtheRegistrationFormand$100 placementfeetotheschoolpriortoregistrationdate.Selected applicantsnotregistering,whoseekadmissionatalaterdate,havenopreferentialstatusandshallbe reconsideredforselectionatthesametimeasnewapplicantsforthenextclasstoenter.
Forselectedapplicants,ImmunizationandTuberculinTestinginformationcanbefoundinthe ApplicationandAdmissionInformationsectionoftheCatalogandundertheStudentHealthsectionofthe StudentHandbook. Applicantsthatareselectedasalternatesarenotifiedbyemail;andnon-selectedand non-interviewedapplicantsarenotifiedbylettersentviaUSmail.
ApplicantsareencouragedtocontacttheProgramDirectorat501.202.7468forfurtherinformation. DegreeseekingapplicantsshouldconsultwiththeRadiographyAdvisorattheUniversityofCentral ArkansasorHendersonStateUniversitytoensurecompletionofallgeneraleducationandspecific programprerequisites. Theschooldoesnotacceptpart-timestudents.
AdvancedPlacement
Advancedplacementisevaluatedbytheprogramdirectorandregistraronanasneededbasis
TransferStudents
Transferstudent’sadmittanceintotheprogramisevaluatedbytheprogramdirectorandregistraronanas neededbasis
CreditbyExamination
Notavailable
EntryRequirements
Fulfillmentofentryrequirementsincludessatisfactorycompletionofentryrequirementsasidentifiedin theApplicantandAdmissionInformationandschoolspecificsectionoftheCatalog Immunizationand TuberculinTestinginformationcanbefoundintheApplicationandAdmissionInformationsectionofthe
CatalogandtheStudentHealthsectionoftheStudentHandbook.Selectedapplicantsqualifyforentryand registrationforcoursesthroughfulfillmentofallentryrequirements.
EssentialFunctions
Essentialfunctions,asestablishedbytheschool,areskills,abilities,andcompetenciesthatmustbe demonstratedbyastudentonadmissionandthroughouttheprogram BaptistHealth’sprofessional healthcareeducationprogramexpectseachstudenttoattainandintegratethenecessaryknowledgeand skills,combinedwiththedevelopmentandapplicationofsoundjudgment,tosuccessfullyprovide semi-autonomousandcollaborativecareforindividualswithinthescopeofpracticedefinedbytheir programofstudy
InordertoprogressasastudentinBaptistHealthCollegeLittleRock(BHCLR)-SchoolofRadiography andsuccessfullycompletethecourseofstudytobecomeahealthcareprofessional,astudentmust demonstrateeachoftherequiredEssentialFunctions SatisfactorydemonstrationoftheEssential Functionssignifiesthatastudentmeetstheacademicrequirementsandpossessesthetechnicalskillsto engageineducationalactivitiesintheclassroomandclinicalsettinginamannerthatwouldnotposea dangertootherstudents,patients,orthepublic
ThefollowingEssentialFunctionsarerequiredofstudentsthroughoutenrollmentintheprogram:
EssentialFunction Description
1.Observation:
2 Speech/Hearing:
3 PhysicalAbilities/FineMotorTouch:
● Abletoseeandreadprintedmaterialsincluding butnotlimitedtoclinicaldocuments,course materials,computerscreens,syringes,medicine vials,etc. Thisincludestheabilitytoseeand workindimlylitroomswhenperforming fluoroscopic/radiographicprocedures.
● Havetheabilitytovisuallyobservepatientsand thepatient’senvironment.
● Havegoodvision.
● Canspeakclearlyandbeunderstood
● Abletohearandinterpretvoicesaswellasloud, soft,ormuffledsounds
● Capableofwalking,liftinginexcessof50lbs, usebothhandssimultaneously,pushing,pulling, reaching,sittingandstandingforlongperiodsof timewhennecessary Canalsomoveheavy objectsbybending,stooping,reachingor movingsidetoside
● Havetheuseoffingersforfinemotordexterity and manipulatingsmallobjects,etc
● Abletogatherinformation(ex:temperature)by usingthesenseoftouch
● Physicallyabletoworkonorwithequipment followingpropertraining
● Havephysicaluseofallofthefollowing: fingers,hands,arms,feet,legs,backandneck
4 Intellectual/Conceptual/Cognitive
5 Communication/Behavior
6.MetallicImplants:
● Abletodobasicmathematicalcalculations(add, subtract,multiply,divide)
● Canrecognizeemergencysituationsandtake appropriateactionsastaught
● Cancomprehendandprocesswrittenandverbal information
● Abletoorganizeandprioritizejobtasks
● Caneffectivelyread,write,andverbally communicateintheEnglishlanguage
● Havetheabilitytolegiblycommunicatein writingusingtheEnglishlanguage
● Possesstheabilitytoassessorinterpret non-verbalcommunicationsuchasfacial expressions,handsignalsforhelp,etc
● Capableofdemonstratingandmaintaining psychologicalandemotionalstability
● Willingandabletobehaveinaprofessionaland respectfulmanner,andprojectaprofessional appearance
● Willingandabletocomplywiththe BaptistHealthValues:Service,Honesty, Respect,StewardshipandPerformance
● Willing and able to follow all expectations, policies and procedures outlined by the college, andtakeresponsibilityforactions.
● Be able to follow organizational policies which maintainsafetyforpatient(s),self,andothers.
● Studentsmustnotifyprogramfacultyifyouhave anymetallicimplants. MRIstaffwillcomplete anMRISafetyformoneachstudentpriorto rotationstodeterminethesafetyofthisrotation forthestudent. Ifdeterminedunsafe,astudent willbeassignedtoanotherclinicalarea.
○ Note: Shouldthisstatuschangewhilein theprogram,thestudentmustnotify programfaculty.
AcademicProgress
Didacticlectureperiodsareheldatspecificintervalsduringthecalendarweek.Ingeneral,lecturehours andclinicalhoursareonalternatingdays.Clinicalpracticeisperformedunderthedirectionof RadiologistsandRadiographersintheRadiologyDepartment.EachprofessionalRadiographertakesan activeinterestinthestudent’sprofessionaldevelopmentanddoeseverythingpossibletomaximize studentlearningandclinicalperformance
Studentsarerequiredtoattendallscheduledclassroomsessions Ifdelayedbymorethanfive(5)minutes he/shemustreporttotheProgramDirectorassoonaspossible Theclassisconsideredtobedismissedif
theinstructordoesnotappearwithinfifteen(15)minutes.Classschedulesaresharedwithstudentsand placedontheschool’sclassroombulletinboardandthroughouttheRadiologyDepartment.
StudentsarerequiredtomaintainaminimumcumulativeGPAof200andatleastaminimumgradeof “C”(77%)inalleducationalcomponents Failuretodosomayresultinacademicsuspensionor dismissal
Studentsmustalsomaintainaminimumclinicalgradeof“C”orbetterinclinicaleducation Students mustacquiretheexpectedlevelofclinicalcompetencyinthevariousRadiographiccategoriestaught throughoutthetwo(2)yearprogram Clinicalevaluationsaremonitoredweekly Iftheevaluationislower thanrequired,counselingandassistanceisgivenbyoneormoreindividuals,asappropriate,includingthe ClinicalInstructor,StaffRadiographer,ProgramDirector,ortheDirectorofCounseling&Academic Services Counselingsessionsaredocumentedandplacedinthestudent’srecord Evaluationsare calculatedattheendofeachsemesterandsharedwiththestudent Astudentnotfulfillingthepreceding requirementsiscounseledbytheProgramDirectorandmaybeadministrativelywithdrawnfromthe program
Astudentdemonstratingprogressivedevelopmentinaclinicalcomponentpromotestothenextlevelor courseofstudy
SeetheAcademicInformationsectionoftheCatalogforreentryinformation.
Attendance,MethodofDeliveryandClinicalPolicies
Theprogramisaresidentialprogramofstudy. Astudentisexpectedtoattendallscheduledclassesand clinicalrotations.Absencesandtardiesaremade-upaccordingtoestablishedpoliciespublishedinthe StudentHandbook.ThesepoliciesareavailableintheStudentHandbook,whichisaccessiblefromthe collegewebsite(www.bhclr.edu).
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:350-374andforhighhonors:375-40
GraduationRequirements
1. Successfulacademiccompletionoftheprogramofstudyandtheprofessionalcurriculum;which includessatisfactoryattendanceandtherequirednumberofcreditsandcontacthoursachieved
2 Demonstrateproficiencyingraduatecompetencies
3 Completionoftwelve(12)hoursofcommunityservice
4 Settleallfinancialobligations
5 Completionofstudent/graduateclearanceformandprocess
6 Participationincommencementceremonyintherequireddresscode
TheSchool’scertificateofcompletion,pin,andtranscriptarenotreleaseduntilalloftheaboveare fulfilled
LengthofProgram
Theprogramofstudyistwo(2)academicyearsandincludeseighty-eight(88)weeksofinstruction
Graduates
UponcompletionoftheprogramthestudentwillreceiveacertificatefromBaptistHealthCollegeLittle Rock,andthosewhohavecomefromoneoftheacademicaffiliatesareeligibletoreceiveabaccalaureate degree
TerminalEssentialFunctions
1. Performallradiographicandfluoroscopicproceduresasrequired.
2. Keepcompleteandaccuraterecords.
3. Resuscitatelifeinanemergency.
4. Participateinrequiredcontinuingeducation.
5. Approachandindividualizetheassessment,treatment,orcareofage-specificpatients(neonate, pediatric,adolescent,orgeriatric)fromadevelopmentalperspective.
6. Abletousespecializedprofessionalequipment,machines,tools,electronicdevices,software,and soforth.
● Utilizeequipmentnecessarytoperformradiographic,fluoroscopic,portable,andC-Arm procedures.
● Computerworkstations,copier/facsimilemachine,andothertelecommunicationdevices.
7. Fulfillphysicaldemands:sitting,standing,walking,andbending,stooping,squatting,climbing, reaching,balancing,liftingandkneeling.
CertificationandLicensure
Uponsuccessfulcompletionoftheprogramofstudy,BHCLR-SchoolofRadiographygraduatesare eligibletositforthenationalcertificationexaminationadministeredbytheAmericanRegistryof RadiologicTechnologists(ARRT) Graduateswhopassthecertificationexamareeligibletoapplyfor statelicensurethroughtheArkansasDepartmentofHealthRadiologicTechnologistLicensureBoard (ADH-RTL).
Manystates,includingArkansas,requiregraduatestopassthisexampriortobeingeligibletoapplyfor statelicensure TheArkansasDepartmentofHealthRadiologicTechnologistLicensure(ADH-RTL) overseeslicensureofradiologypractitionersinArkansasandmandatesthatgraduatesobtainlicensureto practiceasRadiologicTechnologistswithinthestateofArkansas.Relocationtoanotherstatemay
necessitateadherencetoadditionallicensurerequirementsspecifictothatjurisdiction.Accordingtothe AmericanRegistryofRadiologicTechnologists(ARRT),over75%ofstatesmaintainlicensurelaws governingradiologictechnologypractice Consequently,securingastatelicenseisaprerequisitefor employmentasaRadiologicTechnologistinthosestates.Furthermore,numerousstatesutilizeARRT examinationscoresand/orcredentialsintheirlicensingdeterminations WhilesomestatesmandateARRT certificationandregistrationforstatelicensure,thisisnotuniversallyrequired Itisimportanttonotethat ARRTcredentialsdonotguaranteeeligibilitytopracticeinallstates.Certainstatesmayimpose supplementaryexaminations,applicationprocedures,andcompliancewithregulatorystandards Fora comprehensivelistingoflicensurerequirementsbystate,pleaserefertothefollowinglink: https://www.asrt.org/main/standards-and-regulations/legislation-regulations-and-advocacy/states-that-regu late
Pleasebeadvisedthatfelonyandmisdemeanorconvictions,criminalproceedings,ormilitarycourt martial,regardlessofresolution,maycauseastudenttobeineligibletotakethenationalcertification examinationgivenbyARRT.IssuesaddressedbytheRulesofEthicscanbefoundindetailontheARRT credentialingsiteat
https://wwwarrtorg/pages/earn-arrt-credentials/initial-requirements/ethics/ethics-requirements
ClinicalLaboratoryAffiliations
ArkansasChildren’sHospital
ArkansasUrology,P.A.
BaptistHealthMedicalCenter-Conway
BaptistHealthMedicalCenter-LittleRock
BaptistHealthMedicalCenter-NorthLittleRock
BaptistHealthImagingCenter-Kanis
BaptistHealthFamilyMedicalResidencyClinic/GME
BowenHefleyOrthopedics,P.A.-NorthLittleRock
CARTICancerCenter
OrthoArkansas-Midtown
OrthoArkansas-Conway
CollegeandUniversityAffiliates
HendersonStateUniversity(HSU) UniversityofCentralArkansas(UCA)
OversightandProfessionalOrganizations
ArkansasDivisionofHigherEducation
423MainStreet LittleRock,AR72001
Phone 501-371-2000 wwwadheedu
JointReviewCommitteeonEducationinRadiologicTechnology
20NorthWackerDrive,Suite2850 Chicago,IL60606-3182
Phone 312-704-5300
Fax 312-704-5304
EMail mail@jrcert.org
Webaddress: www.jrcert.org
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: wwwarrtorg
AmericanSocietyofRadiologicTechnologists(ASRT)
15000CentralAve SE Albuquerque,NM 87123-3909
Phone 505-298-4500
Fax 505-298-5063
EMail memberservices@asrt.org
Webaddress: www.asrt.org
ArkansasSocietyofRadiologicTechnologists(ArSRT)
P.OBox55714
LittleRock,AR72215
EMail admin@arsrt.org
Webaddress: www.arsrt.org
ProfessionalCurriculum
Theprofessionalcurriculumfortheeducationofradiographersisorganizedintofour(4)semestersand leadstoacertificateatthecompletionoftheprogram
Clinicalandacademicinvolvementisnomorethanforty(40)contacthoursperweek Studentsreceive over700contacthoursofscheduledclassroomstudiesandapproximately1,630contacthoursofclinical experienceduringthetwo(2)yearprogram.ClinicaleducationistaughtbyARRTregisteredstaff radiographersatallclinicallaboratoryaffiliates. Forequitablelearningexperiences,allstudentswill rotatethroughthesameclinicalsites.Eveningshiftsarealsopartoftheclinicalrotationscheduleto achieveproficiencyinradiographicproceduresinvolvingtraumaandforthedevelopmentofcritical thinkingskills.
Clinicalrotationschedulesinclude0630-1500,0700-1530,0730-1600,0800-1600,and1200-1930.
First Year: Fall Semester I
First Year: Spring Semester II
RADG3901
Second Year: Fall Semester III
Second Year: Spring Semester IV
CourseDescriptions
RADG3001 IntroductiontoRadiography 1CreditHour Thestudentisorientedtothestructure,policies,andproceduresoftheschool,RadiologyDepartment,and hospital AbriefhistoryofmedicineandRadiologyisreviewed Thestudentisacquaintedwith professionalorganizations,licensureandcareeropportunities Thebasicprinciplesofradiationprotection areintroduced Thecourseincludesthefollowingnumberofcontacthours:Theory-23contacthours
Thereareatotaloffour(4)clinicalcategoriesorpracticumsinthisclinicaleducationprogram.All clinicalexperiencescorrelatewiththestudent’sacademiceducation.
Clinicalpracticeexperiencesandcompetenciesareevaluatedinthiscourse Itisdesignedtoallowthe studenttosequentiallydevelop,apply,criticallyanalyze,integrate,synthesizeandevaluateconceptsand theoriesintheperformanceofradiologicprocedures Throughstructured,sequential,competency-based clinicalassignments,conceptsofteampractice,patient-centeredclinicalpracticeandprofessional developmentarediscussed,examinedandevaluated
Allclinicalpracticeexperiencesaredesignedtogivethestudenttheabilitytoprovideexcellentpatient careandassessment,competentperformanceofradiologicimagingandtotalqualitymanagement Levels ofcompetencyandoutcomesmeasurementensurethewell-beingofthepatientpreparatoryto,duringand followingtheradiologicprocedure Thecourseincludesthefollowingnumberofcontacthours:Clinical Laboratory-376contacthours
ClinicalEducationIisthefirstinaseriesofclinicalcoursesthatprovidesthestudentwiththe opportunitiestoapplyclasstheorieslearnedinRADG3001,3101,3102,3402,3003,and3301 The studentwillcompleteeachroomassignmentobjective Alloftheseobjectivesandradiographic procedureswillbeaccomplishedundertheDirectSupervisionofaqualified(ARRT)Registered Radiographer.
Thiscourseallowsthestudenttoacquirebasicknowledgeofroutineradiographicequipment,use positioningmethodslearnedinRADG3102and3003,explainradiographicprocedures,evaluateimages forpositioningaccuracyandimagequality,anddevelopexpertiseinthenecessaryinterpersonal relationships.Studentslearntodealwithpatientsinamannerthatdoesnotaddfurtherdiscomfortor injurynorhinderrecovery,andlearnradiationprotectionforproceduressuchaschest,abdomen, fluoroscopy,andextremities.Studentswillrotatethroughareasinthedepartmenttoachievetheseskills andseektoachievenewskillsinordertofunctionintheradiographicroomthroughobservation,assisting andperformingprocedures.Allrepeatimageswillbedonebyaqualified(ARRT)registered radiographerwiththestudentpresent.
Assignmentstorotationsinthefirstsix(6)monthswillprovidebasicknowledgeoftheoverallstructure oftheRadiologyDepartmentsuchaspatientimagingandprocedures,admissionsdesk,andpatient transport.
Theserotationsshouldbecoordinatedwithclassesinradiographicprocedures,medicalterminology,and medicalethicsandlaw.Asastudentprogressesinthefirstsemester,clinicalrotationstoinclude radiographicproceduresoftheupperandlowerextremitieswillbeincluded Aclinicalevaluationwillbe doneweeklyinalloftheserotationsbythesupervisingradiographer Thestudentmustobtainaminimum scoreof65inthefirstsix(6)months Probationwillresultwithaclinicalevaluationaveragebelow64
RADG3301
ImageAnalysisI
1CreditHour
ThereareaseriesoffourImageAnalysiscoursesdesignedtocorrelatewithclinicalandacademics Contentisdesignedtoprovideabasisforanalyzingradiographicimages Includedaretheimportanceof minimumimagingstandards,discussionofaproblem-solvingtechniqueforimageevaluationandthe factorsthatcanaffectimagequality Actualimageswillbeincludedforanalysis Thecourseincludesthe followingnumberofcontacthours:Theory-17contacthours
SP0001
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 1CreditHour
PatientCareintheImagingSciences(AdvancedConcepts)
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 29
TotalNumberofCreditHours 76
ContactHours(TheoryHours) 721
ContactHours(ClinicalHours) 1632
TotalContactHours 2353
TheBHCLR-SchoolofRadiographyprovidesthegeneralpublic,prospectivestudentsandcurrent studentsaccurateandconsistentinformationinitscatalog.Tosupportinformationinprecedingpages,the followingratesareincluded.ProgramEffectivenessmayalsobeaccessedatwww.jrcert.org.
ABHESEducationalEffectivenessOutcomes
ABHES3YearAcademicOutcomes
JRCERTProgramEffectivenessData
AsstipulatedbyJRCERTStandardsforanAccreditedEducationalPrograminRadiography (EffectiveJanuary1,2021)
Theprogrammaintainsthefollowingprogrameffectivenessdata:
● CredentialingExaminationRate: Thenumberofgraduateswhopass,onfirstattempt,the AmericanRegistryofRadiologicTechnologists(ARRT)certificationexamination,oran unrestrictedstatelicensingexamination,comparedwiththenumberofgraduateswhotakethe examinationwithinsixmonthsofgraduation. Thefive-yearaveragebenchmarkestablished bytheJRCERTis75%.
● JobPlacementRate: Thenumberofgraduatesemployedintheradiologicsciencescomparedto thenumberofgraduatesactivelyseekingemploymentintheradiologicscienceswithintwelve monthsofgraduating TheJRCERThasdefinednotactivelyseekingemploymentas:1)graduate failstocommunicatewithprogramofficialsregardingemployment statusaftermultipleattempts, 2)graduateisunwillingtoseekemploymentthatrequiresrelocation,3) graduateisunwillingto acceptemployment,forexample,duetosalaryorhours,4)graduateisonactivedutymilitary, and/or5)graduateiscontinuingeducation Thefive-yearbenchmarkestablishedbythe JRCERTis75%.
● ProgramCompletionRate: Thenumberofstudentswhocompletetheprogramwithinthe statedprogramlength Theprogramspecifiestheentrypoint(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 wwwjrcertorg
SCHOOL OF SLEEP TECHNOLOGY
History
TheBHCLRSchoolofSleepTechnologycameintoexistenceinordertomeetthedemandforhighly skilledandcompetentSleepTechnologistswithinBaptistHealth,aswellasthesurroundingcommunity. Recognizingthisneed,BaptistHealthleadershipcommittedtoestablishtheSchoolinJulyof2007. Followingconsiderableplanninganddevelopment,theinauguralclassbeganJuly7,2008.
TheSchooliscertifiedthroughtheArkansasDivisionofHigherEducation(ADHE)andaccreditedbythe CommissiononAccreditationofAlliedHealthEducationPrograms(CAAHEP).Theprogramisaffiliated withthefollowingclinicalsites:BaptistHealthMedicalCenter-LittleRock(BHMC-LR),,Arkansas Children’sHospital(ACH),andothersleeplabsaccreditedbytheAmericanAcademyofSleepMedicine (AASM),asapproved.
ParticipantsareconferredacertificateofSleepTechnologyfromBHCLRuponsuccessfulcompletionof theprogramandareimmediatelyeligibleforinternationalcertificationthroughtheBoardofRegistered PolysomnographicTechnologists.
MissionStatement
BaptistHealthCollegeLittleRock,apartofBaptistHealthMedicalCenter–LittleRock,shapesthe healthofArkansansbyeducatingandmentoringhealthcareprofessionalswithexcellenceandChristian compassion. TheSchoolofSleepTechnologysharesthisoverarchingmissionofBaptistHealthand strivestoprovidequalityeducationinpolysomnographictechnologyforallprogramparticipants.
Values
Infulfillingourmission,weplacespecialemphasisonthevaluesofService,Honesty,Respect, Stewardship,andPerformance
Goals
ThecentralgoaloftheBHCLR-SchoolofSleepTechnologyistopreparecompetent,entry-levelsleep (polysomnographic)technologistsinthecognitive,psychomotor,andaffectivelearningdomains.These areaccomplishedthroughintensiveclassroom,laboratory,andclinicalexperiences.
Objectives
• CommunicateandcooperatewithBaptistHealthandourregionalcommunityinordertoprovide highlytrainedsleeptechnologistswhomeetthehealthandwellnessneedsofArkansasresidents.
• Provideeducationbasedoncurrentstandardsofpracticeforstudentswhowishtodevelop entry-levelcompetenciesinsleeptechnology
• Providecomprehensiveclinicalexperiencesforstudentsinasleepcenteraccreditedbythe AmericanAcademyofSleepMedicine.
• Provideacademicadvice,counseling,financialaid,andotherservicestostudentsinterestedin sleeptechnology.
AcademicCalendar
FallSemester2025
SpringSemester2026
ClassBegins July07 ClassBegins January05
LaborDay September01 MLKDayObserved January19
FallBreak September22-26 SpringBreak March23-27
ThanksgivingBreak November27-28 MemorialDay May25
FallSemesterEnds December12 SpringSemesterEnds June12 Christmas December25-26 Commencementand Graduation* June13
ApplicationDeadline
Inordertofacilitateselectionofthenewincomingclassanditsentryregistration,anapplicationdeadline ofApril15hasbeenestablished.Theapplicationprocessmustbecompleted,includingreceiptofall supportingdocumentationbyBHCLR,nolaterthanMay1.
ApplicationRequirements
SelectionforentryisconsideredforeachapplicantonlyaftertheApplicationFileiscomplete. Completionoftheapplicationprocessdoesnotguaranteeselection/admissionintotheprogram.
• 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
• Personalinterviewwiththeinterviewteam,ifrequested
• Satisfactorycompletionoftheapplicationprocess*
*Pleasenotethattheseareminimumrequirements,andapplicantsarerankedaccordingtoacademic criteria Satisfactoryindicatesthatallrequirementshavebeenfulfilledbytheapplicant Accepted applicantsmustcompletetheprograminitsentirety Studentsseekingreentrymustcompletetheentire applicationprocess Allapplicantswillbeconsideredonanequalbasis,regardlessofreentryapplication
TheBHCLR-SchoolofSleepTechnologymaylimitinterviewstothetopacademicallyqualified applicants
EntryRequirements
1.AbilitytoperformEssentialFunctionsofSleepTechnology.
2.ImmunizationandTuberculinTestinginformationcanbefoundintheApplicantand AdmissioninformationsectionoftheCatalogandtheGeneralSectionoftheStudent Handbook.
3.Uponselection,aCriminalBackgroundCheckRecord(CBCR)willbeperformed.**
4.Drug-freestatusasdeterminedbylaboratoryresultspriortoentry.
**Failuretodiscloseallcriminaloffenseswillautomaticallyresultindenialfromparticipatingin theprogram.Failuretodiscloseoffensesisviewedasfalsificationandassuchwillresultin dismissalfromtheprogramifdiscoveredafteradmission.TheBoardofRegistered PolysomnographicTechnologistsrequiresdisclosureofcriminalbackgroundandfollowssimilar policies.Priorcriminaloffenseswillnotnecessarilyresultinbeingineligibletoparticipate. Decisionsregardingparticipationaremadeonacase-by-casebasis.
EssentialFunctions
Essentialfunctions,asestablishedbytheschool,areskills,abilities,andcompetenciesthatmustbe demonstrated byastudentonadmissionandthroughouttheprogram BaptistHealthCollege’s professionalhealthcareeducationprogramexpectseachstudenttoattainandintegratethenecessary knowledgeandskills,combinedwiththedevelopmentandapplicationofsoundjudgment,tosuccessfully providesemi-autonomousandcollaborativecareforindividualswithinthescopeofpracticedefinedby theirprogramofstudy
InordertoprogressasastudentinBaptistHealthCollegeLittleRock(BHCLR)-SchoolofSleep Technologyandsuccessfullycompletethecourseofstudytobecomeahealthcareprofessional,astudent mustdemonstrateeachoftherequiredEssentialFunctions SatisfactorydemonstrationoftheEssential Functionssignifiesthatastudentmeetstheacademicrequirementsandpossessesthetechnicalskillsto engageineducationalactivitiesintheclassroomandclinicalsettinginamannerthatwouldnotposea dangertootherstudents,patients,orthepublic
ThefollowingEssentialFunctionsarerequiredofstudentsthroughoutenrollmentintheprogram:
EssentialFunction Description
1 Observation:
2.Speech/Hearing:
3 PhysicalAbilities/FineMotorTouch:
● Beabletoseeandreadprintedmaterials includingbutnotlimitedtochartsandgraphs, clinicaldocuments,coursematerials,computer screens,andinterpretgraphicalrepresentations
● Canvisuallyobservepatientsandthepatient’s environment.
● Havegoodvision.
● Canspeakclearlyandbeunderstood.
● Abletohearandinterpretvoicesaswellasloud, soft,ormuffledsounds.
● Capableofwalking,liftinginexcessof50lbs, pushing,pulling,reaching,sittingandstanding forlongperiodsoftimewhennecessary Can alsomoveheavyobjectsbybending,stooping, reachingormovingsidetoside
● Havetheuseoffingersforfinemotordexterity and manipulatingsmallobjects,etc
● Capableofgatheringinformation(ex: temperature),applyelectrodes,andassessair leaksbyusingthesenseoftouch
● Physicallyabletoworkonorwithequipment followingpropertraining
● Havephysicaluseofallofthefollowing: fingers,hands,arms,feet,legs,backandneck
● Haveallthenecessaryskillstocarryout sleep-relateddiagnosticandtherapeutic proceduressafelyandaccurately Theuseof botharmsandhandsisrequiredtomanipulate instruments,operateequipment,andassist non-ambulatorypatientsandpatientswith impairedmobility
4.Intellectual/Conceptual/Cognitive
5 Communication/Behavior
● Abletodobasicmathematicalcalculations(add, subtract,multiply,divide).
● Canrecognizeemergencysituationsandtake appropriateactionsastaught.
● Cancomprehendandprocessverbalandwritten information.
● Abletoorganizeandprioritizejobtasks.
● Caneffectivelyread,write,andverbally communicateintheEnglishlanguage
● Havetheabilitytolegiblycommunicatein writingusingtheEnglishlanguage
● Possesstheabilitytoassessorinterpret
non-verbalcommunicationsuchasfacial expressions,handsignalsforhelp,etc
● Capableofdemonstratingandmaintaining psychologicalandemotionalstability
● Willingandabletobehaveinaprofessionaland respectfulmannerincludingremainingawake andvigilantthroughoutanovernightshift
● Willingandabletocomplywiththe BaptistHealthValues:Service,Honesty, Respect,StewardshipandPerformance
● Willing and able to follow all expectations, policiesandproceduresoutlinedbythecollege
● Be able to follow organizational policies which maintainsafetyforpatient(s),self,andothers
Selection
SelectionforentryisconsideredforeachapplicantonlyaftertheApplicationFileiscomplete.Each applicantisrankedaccordingtoqualificationswiththehighestqualifiedbeingnumberone.Theprocess iscontinueduntiltheclassisfilled.Selectionforadmissionisonacompetitivebasis,astheenteringclass islimitedtoeight(8)students.Thecommitteeformulatesarecommendationforeachapplicantand forwardsittotheProgramDirectorforfinalaction.ThefinalselectiondecisionismadebytheProgram Director. Anapplicantmaybegivenalternatestatusandnotifiedifapositionintheclassbecomes available.Applicantsarenotifiedbyletterofthecommittee’sdecision.
Selectedapplicantsareexpectedtonotifytheschoolofintenttoregisterbyreturningtheformenclosed withtheacceptanceletterand$200admissionfeepriortotheregistrationdate.Selectedapplicantsnot registering,whoseekadmissionatalaterdate,havenopreferentialstatusandarereconsideredfor selectionatthesametimeasnewapplicantsforthenextenteringclass
Alternatestatusdoesnotguaranteetheapplicantapositioninanyfutureclass.Anyapplicantwhoisnot selectedandintendstore-applymustkeeptheapplicationfileactivebysubmittinganewapplicationby theApril15deadlineofthenextyear.
CreditbyExamination
Notavailable
EntranceDate
TheentrancedatesarereflectedontheSchoolCalendarasoutlinedpreviously
Registration
TheregistrationdatesarereflectedontheSchoolCalendarasoutlinedpreviously
Academics
AcademicProgress
Theschoolutilizesagradingsystemtosignifystudentprogressionthroughtheprogramofstudy Afinallettergradeisassignedforeachcourseandpracticumcompleted Thelettergradehasa correspondingratingthatdenotesthequalityofstudentlearning Apercentrangeisusedto determinethelettergrade.ValuepointsareusedtocalculatetheGradePointAverage(GPA)and forotherpurposes,suchashonorsawardsatcommencementandscholarshipawardsbythe BaptistHealthFoundationandothers.
Ingeneral,studentdidacticachievementismeasuredbywrittenandpracticalexaminations; clinicalprogressivedevelopmentismeasuredbyweeklyevaluations.
Anincomplete“I”grademaybemade-upatthesolediscretionoftheProgramDirector Ifthe incompletecourseworkisnotcompletedwithintheestablishedtime-frame,the“I”grade becomesafinalgradeof“F”
Studentsnotachievingtherequiredgradearesubjecttotheacademicdisciplinarypolicies The policiesareavailableonrequest,andpublishedintheStudentHandbook
AnoverallsatisfactoryinacademicsduringSemesterIisrequiredtoprogresstoSemesterIIand forqualifyingasacandidateforgraduation Satisfactoryisdefinedasafinalminimumgradeof “C”(77%)ineachcourse Studentsnotachievingtherequiredgradearesubjecttotheacademic disciplinarypolicies Thepoliciesareavailableonrequest,andpublishedintheStudent Handbook
GradingScale
A=90-100
B=80-89
C=77-79
D=70-76
F=0-69
HonorsScale
Honors=3.50-3.74
HighHonors=3.75-4.00
AttendanceandMethodofDelivery
Theprogramisaresidentialprogramofstudy Astudentisexpectedtoattendallscheduledclasses,labs, andclinicalmeetings Absenceisdefinedasnotbeingpresentafterone(1)clockhourofthescheduled class,lab,orclinicalmeetingORleavingbeforetheendofthescheduledclass,lab,orclinicalmeeting AstudentmustcontacttheAssociateDeanassoonaspossiblewhenheorshecannotbeinattendanceas scheduled Morethanfiveabsencesinasemestermayresultinsuspensionfromtheprogramatthe discretionoftheAssociateDean Amaximumofone(1)absencewillbeassessedwithinatwenty-four hourperiodthatbeginswiththefirsthourofabsence
Tardinessisnotbeingpresentuptoone(1)clockhourofascheduledclassorclinicalday.Atardyis recordedifthestudentarrivesforclass,lab,orclinicalmeetingsafterthescheduledtimetobepresent. Three(3)occurrencesoftardinesswillequalone(1)absence
Whenpossible,documentationofthereasonforabsencesandtardiness(familymedical,personal medical,bereavement,etc)shouldbemaintained DocumentationwillbeconsideredbytheProgram Directorintheeventsuspensionfromtheprogramisbeingconsideredforexcessiveabsencesand/or tardiness
Progressivedisciplinaryproceduresforabsencesandtardinesswithinasemesterareasfollow:
Third (3rd)absenceortardy VerbalCounseling
Fourth(4th)absenceortardy WrittenWarning
Fifth (5th)absenceortardy Probation
Sixth (6th)absenceortardy Suspension,attheAssociateDean’sdiscretion
Classassignmentsandexam(s)missedmaybemadeupatthediscretionoftheAssociateDean Itisthe student’sresponsibilitytomeetwiththeProgramDirectortoobtainmake-upassignmentsandmake arrangementstotakethemake-upexam Thesearrangementsmustbemadeatthenextclassmeeting thestudentattends.Afivepercent(5%)penaltywillbeassessedtowardthefinalscoreofall make-upassignmentsandexamsatthediscretionoftheProgramDirector.Thereforea90%willbe an85%;a77%willbea72%;etc.
Missedclinicalmeetingsmustbemadeup.Thestudentmustmakearrangementswithhisorher respectiveclinicalsiteforpossibledatestomakeupsessionsmissedduetoabsence.Thesesessionsmust beimmediatelycommunicatedtotheAssociateDeanforfinalapproval.Itisoftennecessarytoschedule thistimeduringtheFallBreak,ChristmasBreak,orSpringBreak.Ifmissedmeetingsarenotmadeup beforetheendoftheprogram,thestudentmustdosoaftercommencementtocompleteprogram requirements.SucharrangementsmustalsobescheduledbythestudentandapprovedbytheAssociate Dean.
ClassandClinicalRotations
Classesarescheduledbetweenthehoursof12:00pmand7:00p.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-Saturday Spaceislimited AllclinicalassignmentswillbemadebytheAssociate Dean Duringthesecondsemester,eachstudentwillbeassignedtwoovernightclinicalmeetings(10-12 hourseach)perweek
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 PointdeductionsareatthediscretionoftheAssociateDean
Possibledeductions:
Cellphoneinclinical5points
Leavingclinicalearly10points
Notinassignedarea5points
Wearingsweatshirts5points
Tardies:
Clockingin/outfromunapprovedlocation3points/each
Failuretoclockin/outonTrajecsys1point/each
Gumchewing3points
Clothes/Shoesnotingoodrepair/notclean3points
Thestudentshouldbeearlyorontimeforalllearningexperiences.Tardiesareaccumulatedeachclinical semester.Two(2)ormoretardieseachsemesterwillresultinpointdeductionsfromtheclinicalgrade. Atardyisdefinedasfailuretobepresentuptoone(1)hourofascheduledday.
Absences:
Absenttimeshouldbeutilizedforillnessonly.Anabsenceisdefinedasnotbeingpresentforoverone (1)hourofascheduledday.Absencesareaccruedeachclinicalsemester.Excessiveabsenceswillbe madeupintheclinicalareapriortograduation.
CreditHours
Eachrequiredcourseintheprofessionalcurriculumreflectsacredithourvalue.BHCLRusesthecredit hourformulaidentifiedintheAcademicSectionoftheCatalog.
LengthofProgram
Theprogramofstudyisoneacademicyearincludingforty-four(44)weeksofinstruction
GraduationRequirements
1 Successfullycompletetheprogramofstudy
2 Fulfillallprogressionandpromotioncriteria
3 Settleallfinancialoutcomes
4 Completeallgraduateclearancedocumentationandprocesses
5 SatisfyTerminalObjectives,EssentialFunctionsandTechnicalStandards
6 SuccessfullycompletetheProgram’scomprehensiveexitexamination
Graduates
Uponcompletionoftheprogram,thestudentwillreceiveadiplomafromBaptistHealthCollegeLittle Rock.GraduatesfromtheBHCLR-SchoolofSleepTechnologywillbeeligibletoapplyforandtakethe internationalcertificationexaminationadministeredbytheBoardofRegisteredPolysomnographic Technologists(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
SP0001
SpiritualPerspectivesinHealthCare
Thecourseprovidesaholistic,Christian-basedapproachincreatingawarenessandunderstandingabout; 1)one’sownbeliefsystem;2)thespiritualneedsofpatients;3)methodologiesofspiritualcarefor patients,and4)worldreligionsandreligiouspracticesspecificallyastheyrelatetodeliveryofhealthcare. Thecourseincludesthefollowingnumberofcontacthours:Theory–15contacthours. SLPT1002 2CreditHours
MedicalTerminology
Thiscoursecoversthestudyofwordsthatrelatetothehumanbodysystems,anatomical structures,pathology,andmedicalprocedures Wordroots,combiningforms,prefixes,suffixes, pleuralendings,abbreviations,symbols,andpronunciationwillbeintroduced Co-requisitesfor thiscourseincludeSLPT1001,SLPT1008,SLPT1102ANDSLPT1104 Thecourseincludes thefollowingnumberofcontacthours:Theory–36contacthours
SLPT1102
ClinicalPracticumI
2CreditHours
Duringthisinitialclinicalexperience,theapplicationoftheprinciplesofpolysomnographictechnology andpatientmonitoringareintroduced Itisdesignedtoorientthestudenttodirectpatientcareandthe proceduresrelatedtoinitiatingasleepstudyrecording,includingsetup Thisclinicalexperienceisa prerequisitetosubsequentcoursesrelatedtoadvancedpatientmonitoring,eventrecognition,and therapeuticintervention MedicalEthicsandLaw(SLPT1001)isaprerequisite Co-requisitesforthis courseincludeSLPT1002,SLPT1008andSLPT1104 Thecourseincludesthefollowingnumberof contacthours:ClinicalLaboratory–93contacthours
SLPT1001
MedicalEthicsandLaw
1CreditHours
MedicolegalandethicalprinciplesinvolvedinthepracticeofSleepTechnology.Topicscovered includethecodeofethicsandthelegalimplicationsofnegligenceandmalpracticeintheclinical sleeptechnologysetting.Co-requisitesforthiscourseincludeSLPT1002,SLPT1008,SLPT 1102andSLPT1104.Thecourseincludesthefollowingnumberofcontacthours:Theory–16 hours.
SLPT1008
FundamentalsofInstrumentationandPatientMonitoring
8CreditHours
FundamentalsofInstrumentationandPatientMonitoringprovidesbothdidacticandlaboratorytrainingin basicaspectsofpolysomnographictechnology.Thisintroductorycourseprovidesnecessaryskills essentialfortheinitialclinicalexperiencethatbeginsonweektwelveofthefirstsemester. Studentswill becomefamiliarwiththeskillsandknowledgeneededtoconductbasicsleeprecordings.Basic instrumentation,patientpreparationandmonitoring,andpatient-technologistinteractionsrelatedtosleep
technologyarecovered.Laboratorysessionsprovidehands-onexperienceintheskillsrequiredtoconduct basicsleeprecordings.Co-requisitesforthiscourseincludeSLPT1001SLPT1002,SLPT1102,and SLPT1104 Thecourseincludesthefollowingnumberofcontacthours:Theory–99;andSkills Laboratory–60;foratotalof159contacthours
SLPT1104
Sleep-RelatedAnatomy,Physiology,andPathophysiology
4CreditHours
Thiscourseisdesignedtoprovidedidactictraininginanatomy,physiology,andpathophysiology,as relatedtosleepandsleepdisorders Itprovidesknowledgethatisessentialfortheinitialclinical experiencethatbeginsonweektwelveoftheterm Studentswillbecomefamiliarwithsleepdisorders, anatomyandphysiologyofthehumancardiopulmonaryandnervoussystems,andco-morbidities frequentlyencounteredinthispopulationofpatients Thecourseisdesignedasaprerequisiteto subsequentcoursesrelatedtoadvancedpatientmonitoring,eventrecognition,andtherapeutic intervention Co-requisitesforthiscourseincludeSLPT1001,SLPT1008andSLPT1102 Thecourse includesthefollowingnumberofcontacthours:Theory-60contacthours
SLPT2005
AdvancedSleepTechnology
5CreditHours
AsanexpansionuponthetopicscoveredinFundamentalsofInstrumentationandPatientMonitoring,this courseprovidesthestudentwithbothdidacticandlaboratorytraininginadvancedinstrumentationand patientmonitoring. Studentswillbecomefamiliarwiththeskillsandknowledgeneededtoobtainand evaluatehighqualitysleeprecordings. Allaspectsofeventrecognition,instrumentationsetupand calibration,recordingandmonitoringtechniques,documentation,therapeuticinterventions,and patient-technologistinteractionsrelatedtosleeptechnologyarecovered.Laboratorysessionsprovide practicalexperienceintheskillsrequiredtoobtainandevaluatehighqualitysleeprecordings. SLPT 2008,SLPT2101,andSLPT2105areco-requisitetothiscourse. PrerequisitesincludeSLPT1001, SLPT1002,SLPT1008,SLPT1102andSLPT1104.Thecourseincludesthefollowingnumberof contacthours:Theory–62.3;andSkillsLaboratory–33;foratotalof95.3contacthours.
SLPT2008
ClinicalPracticumII
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–165contacthours
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
ProgramTotals
NumberofCourses
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
FallSemester2025
ClassBegins July07
LaborDay September01
FallBreak September22-26
ThanksgivingBreak November26-28
FallSemesterEnds December12
Commencement December14
SpringSemester2026
ClassBegins January05
MartinLutherKingDay January19
SpringBreak March23-27
MemorialDay May25
SpringSemesterEnds June12
Commencement June13 +Datessubjecttochange
Application&FileCompletionDeadlines
Inordertofacilitateselectionoftheincomingnewclassanditsentryregistration,applicationdeadlinesof April15th andOctober15th havebeenestablished;theapplicationprocessmustbecompletedbyMay1st andNovember1st .
ApplicationRequirements
Applicationrequirementsincludesatisfactorycompletionofapplicationrequirementsasidentifiedinboth theApplicant&AdmissionsectionandschoolspecificsectionoftheCatalog.Selectionforentryis consideredforeachapplicantonlyaftertheApplicationFileiscomplete.Completionoftheapplication processdoesnotguaranteeselection/admissionintotheprogram.
1. AnapplicantmustbeahighschoolgraduateorhaveaGEDpriortotheprogramstartdate.Please notethattheseareminimumrequirementsandapplicantsarerankedaccordingtoacademiccriteria;
2. Transferofprerequisitecoursesfromanaccreditedcollege/university.
HumanAnatomy&PhysiologyIwithLab 4 HumanAnatomy&PhysiologyIIwithLab 4
3 Apersonalinterviewasrequested
TheBHCLR-SchoolofSurgicalTechnologymaylimitinterviewstothetopacademicallyqualified applicants
Selection
SelectionforentryisconsideredforeachapplicantonlyaftertheApplicationFileiscomplete Selection forentryisonacompetitivebasis,aseachenteringclassislimitedinnumber Thecommitteeformulates arecommendationforeachapplicantandtheProgramDirectorreviewsrecommendationsforfinalaction
SelectionProcess
Theselectionprocessbeginswithareviewofeachcompletedapplicantfile Eachapplicantisranked accordingtotheinformationintheapplicantfile Thetoprankedapplicantsmaybescheduledfora personalinterview Aftertheinterview,theapplicantswillagainberanked Selectionforentrybegins withthehighestrankedapplicant Theprocessiscontinueduntiltheclassisfilled Qualifiedapplicants notincludedintheselectedclassnumberareplacedonanalternatelistandmaybeconsideredforthe nextsemester.
Thehighestqualifiedalternateisrankednumberone(1)andsoon.Alternatesarenotifiedbyrank numberofspaceintheclassbecomesavailable.Alternatestatusdoesnotguaranteetheapplicantafuture positioninthenextenteringclassoranyfutureclass.
CreditbyExamination
Notavailable.
EntryRequirements
Fulfillmentofentryrequirementsincludessatisfactorycompletionofentryrequirementsasidentifiedin theApplicant&AdmissionandschoolspecificsectionsoftheCatalog.ImmunizationandTuberculin TestinginformationcanbefoundintheApplicantandAdmissioninformationsectionoftheCatalog. Selectedapplicantsqualifyforentryandregistrationforcoursesthroughfulfillmentofallentry requirements.
EssentialFunctions
Essentialfunctions,asestablishedbytheschool,areskills,abilities,andcompetenciesthatmustbe demonstrated byastudentonadmissionandthroughouttheprogram BaptistHealthCollege’s professionalhealthcareeducationprogramexpectseachstudenttoattainandintegratethenecessary knowledgeandskills,combinedwiththedevelopmentandapplicationofsoundjudgment,tosuccessfully providesemi-autonomousandcollaborativecareforindividualswithinthescopeofpracticedefinedby theirprogramofstudy
InordertoprogressasastudentinBaptistHealthCollegeLittleRock(BHCLR)-SchoolofSurgical Technologyandsuccessfullycompletethecourseofstudytobecomeahealthcareprofessional,astudent mustdemonstrateeachoftherequiredEssentialFunctions SatisfactorydemonstrationoftheEssential Functionssignifiesthatastudentmeetstheacademicrequirementsandpossessesthetechnicalskillsto engageineducationalactivitiesintheclassroomandclinicalsettinginamannerthatwouldnotposea dangertootherstudents,patients,orthepublic
ThefollowingEssentialFunctionsarerequiredofstudentsthroughoutenrollmentintheprogram:
EssentialFunction Description
1 Observation:
2.Speech/Hearing:
3.PhysicalAbilities/FineMotorTouch:
● Iamabletoseeandreadprintedmaterials includingbutnotlimitedtotheabilityto differentiatecolors,readorders,policies, procedures,testresults,charts,graphs, instrumentprintouts,andnumbersequences
● Canvisuallyobservepatientsandthepatient’s environment
● Ihavegoodvision,andcandemonstrate sufficientvisualabilitytoloadafinesuture,the sizeofahumanhair,ontoafineneedleholder
● Canspeakclearlyandbeunderstood.
● Abletohearandinterpretvoicesaswellasloud, soft,ormuffledsounds.
● Capableofwalking,liftinginexcessof50lbs, pushing,pulling,reaching,sittingandstanding forlongperiodsoftimewhennecessary,andcan refrainfromnourishmentorrestroombreaksfor periodsupto6hours
● Canalsomoveheavyobjectsbybending, stooping,reachingormovingsidetoside
● Havetheuseoffingersforfinemotordexterity and manipulatingsmallobjects,etc
● Physicallyabletoworkonorwithequipment followingpropertraining
● Havephysicaluseofallofthefollowing: fingers,hands,arms,feet,legs,backandneck
● Havetheabilitytoreachsurgicaltabletopsand shelves,operatingbedsandpatientslyingin hospitalbedsorgurney Canperformmajor liftingtasks,movepatients(awakeand anesthetized),pansofsurgicalinstruments, surgicalequipment,etc
4.Intellectual/Conceptual/Cognitive
5 Communication/Behavior
● Abletodobasicmathematicalcalculations(add, subtract,multiply,divide).
● Canrecognizeemergencysituationsandtake appropriateactionsastaught.
● Capableofcomprehendingandprocessing verbalandwritteninformation.
● Abletoorganizeandprioritizejobtasks.
● Caneffectivelyread,write,andverbally communicateintheEnglishlanguage
● Havetheabilitytolegiblycommunicatein writingusingtheEnglishlanguage
● Capableofdemonstratingandmaintaining psychologicalandemotionalstability
● Willingandabletobehaveinaprofessionaland respectfulmanner
● Willingandabletocomplywiththe BaptistHealthValues:Service,Honesty, Respect,StewardshipandPerformance
● Willing and able to follow all expectations, policiesandproceduresoutlinedbythecollege
● Be able to follow organizational policies which maintainsafetyforpatient(s),self,andothers
● Able to comply with safety regulations such as potential exposure to infectious organisms, body fluids, and toxic chemicals Free of communicablediseasesandchemicalabuse.
AcademicProgress
Theschoolutilizesagradingsystemtosignifystudentprogressionthroughtheprogramofstudy.Afinal lettergradeisassignedforeachcourseandclinicalpracticumcompleted.Thelettergradehasa correspondingvaluethatdenotesthequalityofstudentlearning.Apercentrangeisusedtodeterminethe lettergrade.ValuepointsareusedtocalculatetheGradePointAverage(GPA)andforotherpurposes, suchashonorsawardsatcommencementandscholarshipsawardedbytheBaptistHealthFoundation.
Anincompletegrademaybemade-upatthesolediscretionoftheAssociateDean.Ifcourseworkisnot completedwithintheestablishedtime-frame,theincompletegradebecomesafinalgradeof“F”.A minimumfinalgradeof“C”isrequiredforeachcourseintheProfessionalCurriculum.
Seetheacademicsectionofthiscatalogforreentryinformation.
AttendanceandMethodofDelivery
Theprogramisaresidentialprogramofstudy. Astudentisexpectedtoattendallscheduledclassesand clinicalrotations.Absenceisdefinedasnotbeingpresentafter30minutesofthescheduledclassor clinicaltime Studentsmustcontacttheschoolassoonaspossiblewhenhe/shecannotbeinattendanceas scheduled Theschool,bypolicy,allowsamaximumoffive(5)daysabsentpersemester Tardyis definedasnotbeingpresentatthescheduledstartingtimeofanylearningexperience Atardyisrecorded ifthestudentarrivesinclinicaland/orclassaftertheirscheduledtimetobepresent
Classassignmentsandexamsmissedcanbemadeupatthediscretionofthefaculty Itisthestudent’s responsibilitytomeetwiththefacultytoreviewandobtainmake-upassignmentsandmakearrangements totakeamake-upexam Afeeischargedandthereceiptisrequiredpriortoadministrationofanexam
CreditHours
Eachrequiredcourseintheprofessionalcurriculumreflectsacredithourvalue BHCLRusesthecredit hourformulaidentifiedintheAcademicInformationsectionoftheCatalog
GraduationRequirements
Allrequirementsmustbefulfilledbeforegraduatestatus,diplomaandschoolpinarebestowed:
1. Successfulcompletionoftheprogramofstudiesandtheprofessionalcurriculum; successfulcompletionisevidencedbycompletionofallrequirementsforeachcourse;
2. ParticipateintheNationalCertificationExam;
3 Fulfillprogressionandpromotioncriteria;
4. Participateintheseniorphotosession;and
5. CompletetheGraduateClearanceFormandprocess;and
6. Completethree(3)communityservicehourspersemester
LengthofProgram
Whenthestudententersinthegeneraleducationsemester,thetotalprogramisoneandone-halfacademic yearsor66weeks-22weeksofgeneraleducationstudyand44weeksofprofessionalstudy. Whena studententerswithgeneraleducationcompleted,theprogramofstudyisoneacademicyearincluding44 weeksofinstruction.
Graduates
Uponsuccessfulcompletionoftheprogramandfulfillingallgraduationrequirements,thestudentwill receiveanAASfromBaptistHealthCollegeLittleRock.GraduatesfromtheBHCLR-Schoolof SurgicalTechnologyareeligibletoapplyandtakethenationalcertificationexamination.
LicensureandCertification
TheeligibilityrequirementsaresetforthbyTheNationalBoardofSurgicalTechnologyandSurgical Assisting(NBSTSA).Graduatesmayapplyascandidatestotakethenationalcertifyingexaminationfor surgicaltechnologists.Candidateswhoachievetherequiredscorearecertifiedtoofficiallyand professionallyusethetitleandcredentialofaCertifiedSurgicalTechnologist(CST).
TheschooliscertifiedthroughtheArkansasDivisionofHigherEducation(ADHE)inLittleRock, Arkansas.
SchoolofSurgicalTechnologyObjectives
1 Demonstrateunderstandingofbiomedicalsciencesandtechnologyasitappliestothepatient focusedeventsthatoccurintheoperatingroom
2 Practiceprofessional,valuedirectedactionsbasedontheoreticalknowledge,ethicalprinciples andlegalstandardsasamemberofthesurgicalteam
3 Utilizeprinciplesofaseptictechniqueforphysicalpreparationandmaintenanceofthesurgical environment
4 Demonstrateknowledgeoftheneedsoftheperioperativepatient
ClinicalLaboratoryAffiliations
TheBHCLR–SchoolofSurgicalTechnologyaffiliateswithseveralfacilitiesinthecentralArkansasarea toofferabroadrangeofclinicallearningexperiences Thefollowingfacilitiesareused:BaptistHealth MedicalCenter-LittleRock,aswellasotherselectedfacilities
CollegeandUniversityAffiliates
ArkansasStateUniversity: BachelorofAppliedScienceDegreeAdvancement UA-PulaskiTechnicalCollege: GeneralEducationSupport UniversityofArkansasatLittleRock BachelorofAppliedScienceDegreeAdvancement
AuditingofCourse
ContacttheAssociateDeanforconsiderationtoauditaspecifiedcourseorparticularcontent.Anauditing feemaybecharged
ProfessionalOrganizations
AssociationofSurgicalTechnologists(AST)
ProgramOversight
TheNationalBoardofSurgicalTechnologyandSurgicalAssisting 3WestDryCreekCircle Littleton,Colorado80120
Tel:8007070057
Fax:303325-2536
Website:www.nbstsa.org
AccreditingBureauofHealthEducationSchools
7777LeesburgPike,Suite314N FallsChurch,Virginia 22043
Phone: 703-917-9503
Fax: 703-917-4109
Website:wwwabhesorg
ArkansasDivisionofHigherEducation
Attention:Director
423MainStreet LittleRock,AR72201
Phone:(501)371-2000
Website:wwwadheedu
ProfessionalCurriculum
TheProfessionalCurriculumisdividedintotwosemestersandwithprerequisitecoursesleadstoanAAS. Thecurriculumconsistsoftheoryinstruction,skillslaboratoryandclinicallaboratoryinahospitalsetting. Theprogramisdesignedtoprovideasoundfundamentalbasisforthedynamiccontemporaryhealthcare environmentandconsistsof10coursesand36credithours.
PrerequisiteCourses
SemesterII
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–6375 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–1295contact 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.
