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LAREDO COMMUNITY COLLEGE

DIVISION of HEALTH SCIENCES

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY DEPARTMENT

STUDENT HANDBOOK

1st EDITION 2009 – 2010

ACADEMIC YEAR


Welcome Welcome to the Health Science Division Occupational Therapy Department at Laredo Community College. You have chosen a career that is challenging, rewarding, and ever changing. The skills you learn and the knowledge you gain from this experience will remain with you for life. The Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) professional must adhere to high standards and principles. As an OTA student you will develop these characteristics through your studies and training. These principles will become the code by which every individual in the health science field abides in delivering quality health care. This student handbook encompasses rules and procedures that are mandated by each Health Science Division curriculum degree guide. These procedures are in addition to those stated in the Laredo Community College catalog and student handbook. These procedures have been devised as part of the requirements the student must meet in his/her development as an OTA professional. Adherence to the procedures in this handbook is mandatory. Good luck to each of you as you embark in your new career of an Occupational Therapy Assistant. Best Wishes, Terri R. Gonzalez, EdD, OTR LCC-OTA Program Director


EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

The student is responsible for reading, understanding, and complying with the 2009 -2010 Student Handbook for Occupational Therapy. This handbook is a procedural manual to assist students who are admitted in a Health Science Program. The student handbook will be reviewed and revised based on procedural changes and new requirements from Accrediting Agencies, Federal, State, Local Agencies, or the Laredo Community College Board of Trustees. Students will be notified in writing of such revisions. The student has the responsibility to remain current and to adhere to these changes. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY POLICY In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Executive Order 11246 and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Laredo Community College is open to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, or national origin who are otherwise eligible for admission as students. Laredo Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and no applicant or employee will be discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, or national origin at this institution. This institution will not enter knowingly into any contractual agreements for services or supplies with any firm failing to follow fair employment practices.


LAREDO COMMUNITY COLLEGE OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

FORWARD

This handbook has been designed to serve as a guide for the student during the course of

study in occupational therapy. Information regarding procedures and general practices are

to be followed while attending Laredo Community College. The Occupational Therapy

Student Handbook should assist you towards your goal of becoming an OTA practitioner.

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Each student will be held responsible for all parts of the Student Handbook and the Laredo

Community College Student Handbook.

************************************ According to Federal Law, information regarding a student’s record cannot be released

without the student’s participation and/or consent. Only information considered “Public

Information” is available to outside sources under certain circumstances. Please help us

protect the security of your records by having your picture identification available when you

come to the office for assistance. Thank you for your cooperation.


Table of Contents

Welcome 2 Equal Opportunity Notice 3 Forward 4 PROGRAM OVERVIEW: LCC Statement of Philosophy and Mission 8 Occupational Therapy’s Mission Statement 8 Occupational Therapy’s Philosophy Statement 8 Organizational Framework 9 NEW STUDENT INFORMATION: Student Health/Immunization Requirements 10 Criminal Background Record 11 Pregnancy 11 Substance Abuse 11 Educational Costs 12 Malpractice Liability Insurance 12 Student Records 13 HIPPA Statement 14 FERPA Statement 14 GENERAL PROCEDURES: Instructor Availability 16 Academic Advisement and Counseling 16 Transportation 16 Evaluation 17 Emergency Messages 17 ORIENTATION PROCEDURE: Procedure 18 Objectives 18 Responsibilities 18 Program Director 18 Fieldwork Coordinator 19 GRADING AND EVALUATION: Methods and Criteria for Evaluation 20 Computer Based Examination procedure 21 Comprehensive Standardized National Exam (Practice Exam) 21 Appeal for Grade Process 22


REMEDIATION TUTORING Examinations 23 Clinical Evaluation 23 Counseling 24 Academic Dishonesty 24 PROGRESSION IN THE FIELD OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY Course Sequence 25 Grades 25 Academic Courses 25 Clinical Courses 25 Capstone Course 25 Graduation 26 ACADEMIC WITHDRAWAL PROCEDURE Withdrawal 27 Failure 27 Policy on Incomplete 28 Policy on Withdrawal 28 TRANSFERRING FROM ANOTHER INSTITUTION Credit for Transfer 29 Dismissal 30 STUDENT COMPLAINTS Guiding Principles 31 Reporting Injury 35 Use of Electronic Devices 35 ID Badges 35 Personal Appearance 35 Class/Lab Guidelines 36 Professional Standards 37 Code of Ethics 38 Code of Conduct 39 HEALTH AND SAFETY Drug and Safety 41 Occupational Exposure to Infectious Agents 41 Student Health 41 Pregnant Students 41 Incident Report 42


REQUIRED SIGNATURES Statement of Understanding 43 Statement of Confidentiality 43 Disclosure of Student’s Records 44 Review of Records 45 Student Records 45 Release Form 45 Counseling Form 46 Disclaimer 47


LCC STATEMENT OF PHILOSOPHY AND MISSION

MISSION STATEMENT:

Laredo Community College is an institution committed to providing comprehensive

educational services that focus on the dynamic requirements and needs of its local,

regional, and international community.

STATEMENT OF PHILOSOPHY:

Laredo Community College strives to empower students to fulfill their educational goals

through the learning process.

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

Mission Statement: Our commitment is to meet the needs of the community, its citizens, and to respond to the

growing changes through the profession of occupational therapy Statement of Philosophy: We believe that Occupational Therapy is the application of purposeful, goal-oriented

activities leading to the evaluation, application, and/or treatment of persons whose function

is impaired by physical illness or injury, emotional disorder, congenital or developmental

disability, or the aging process.


ORGANIZATIONAL FRAMEWORK

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

Dean of Health Science Division Dianna Miller

Adm Assist I Letycia Blanco

OTA Program Director Dr. Gonzalez

OTA Fieldwork Coordinator Jodie Valls, COTA

Division Manager Cindy Elizalde

Faculty Secretary Maricela Villalobos

Faculty Secretary (Evening)

Cristina Gamez

College President Dr. Juan Maldonado

Vice-President for Instruction Fred Solis


STUDENT HEALTH REQUIREMENTS All students who have been admitted and are making satisfactory progress are required to adhere to the following requirements to remain enrolled:

1. Have a physical health examination on file. 2. Be in compliance with the Texas Department of Health’s immunization

requirements for occupational therapy students enrolled in health related courses which involve direct patient contact.

3. Immunizations - documentation must be provided for the following:

• TB skin test (annually) or Chest X-Ray at providers’ discretion. • One dose of Measles, Mumps Rubella (MMR)

Students born on or after January 1, 1957, must show acceptable evidence of vaccination of two doses of measles-containing vaccine administered since January 1, 1968

• One dose of Tetanus-Diphtheria Toxoid (Td) every ten years • Initiate the Hepatitis B (HBV) vaccine and complete the series prior to direct

patient contact Serologic confirmation of immunity to the hepatitis B virus is acceptable.

• Two doses of varicella (chickenpox). Also acceptable: Student received first dose prior to 13 years of age Laboratory report indicating varicella immunity, or Parent/physician validated history of varicella disease (chickenpox)

4. A student who is identified as having a communicable disease (e.g. TB, Scabies,

etc.) must be treated and obtain a release form from a U.S. licensed physician or nurse practitioner indicating that the student is non-communicable to return and continue with the occupational therapy program.

5. Submit evidence of current basic CPR certification for health professionals. Certification must remain current for the duration of the program.

6. Purchase and maintain current malpractice insurance. Fees are paid with registration

on an annual basis.

As changes in policy are received from the Center for Disease Control (CDC), these changes will be incorporated into the occupational therapy assistant program’s requirements. The Laredo Community College Board of Trustees will be notified in a timely manner of changes in the immunization policy. The student has the responsibility to provide documentation and to adhere to all of the above health requirements.


CRIMINAL BACKGROUND RECORD

The Occupational Therapy Assistant Program is required to obtain a criminal background

record on an annual basis for any student who may be placed in a clinical site that deals with

the care of the elderly, the care of children, and the care of the client in a mental health

facility. The student is hereby informed that if he/she does agree to the background check

and does agree to release it to the clinical site, the clinical site may conduct the background

inquiry directly. The clinical site may refuse placement to a student who does not provide

the requested records or who has a record of prior criminal conduct. Students must attend

clinical in order to meet the accreditation requirements. Therefore, students who are not

permitted to attend a clinical site MUST “withdraw” from the program.

Pregnancy Pregnancy is not an American Disability Association (ADA) protected condition.

Therefore, the student is required to meet all course/program outcomes including

attendance. As a point of information, the pregnant student is reminded of the many

contaminants present in the clinical area(s) that could adversely affect the fetus. The student

is hereby advised to contact her obstetrician, once the pregnancy has been confirmed, to

ensure that there are no medical concerns/limitations.

Substance Abuse Procedure

The substance abuse policy will follow the procedure as stated in the current Laredo

Community College’s catalog. In addition, students may be subject to random drug

screening by an institution or clinical facility where they are being trained. A positive drug

screen for illegal substances, are grounds for dismissal from the Occupational Therapy

Assistant Program.


EDUCATIONAL COSTS

The tuition and fee schedule for the occupational therapy assistant student is the same as for

regular college students. See the current college catalog to determine fees. Students are

charged tuition and fees based on their residency classifications at the time of registration.

The tuition and fee schedules are based on semester hours.

Additional expenses for occupational therapy assistant students include the purchase of a

polo shirt and khaki pants, scrubs, liability insurance, and an ID tag. TB skin test,

background checks, drug screen, immunizations, a physical exam, and CPR certification

fees are at the student's expense.

MALPRACTICE LIABILTY INSURANCE

Malpractice liability insurance is required for all occupational therapy assistant students

enrolled at Laredo Community College. The fee is payable at the time of registration.

Laredo Community College carries a blanket malpractice insurance policy on occupational

therapy assistant students while performing assigned duties as a Laredo Community College

student. The policy covers an academic school year. If the student enters or re-enters the

program in the spring semester, the fee is pro-rated. The student will have to pay the full fee

each fall semester.


STUDENT RECORDS Student records will be kept in a locked file in the Occupational Therapy Assistant

Department Office. Official student records are located at the Registrar's Office.

Documents included in the occupational therapy assistant student’s records are:

1. Admission data

2. Transcripts

3. Clinical Evaluation Tools

4. Specific information regarding the individual student

5. Continuation agreements and tutorial remediation

Provisions will be made for the protection of records against loss/destruction and/or

invasion of privacy. Records are kept for five years in the Occupational Therapy Assistant

Department.


HIPPA

The NAME OF Program students will abide by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) to safeguard the confidentiality of health record information.

FERPA

FERPA is an acronym for the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (20 U.S.C. 1232g, 34 CFR §99). Congress enacted FERPA, also referred to as the "Buckley Amendment," in 1974. FERPA conditions federal educational funding on providing student access to, and maintaining the privacy of, education records. Faculty, staff, administrators and other College officials are required by FERPA to treat education records in a legally specified manner. The rights under FERPA apply to all individuals that submit an admissions application to Laredo Community College Dissemination of Information to Students •When a student is in attendance at LCC, the student exercises the rights under FERPA. In elementary and secondary schools, those rights are exercised by the parent. However, if a student is in a secondary school and begins attending a postsecondary institution FERPA rights transfer to the student. •Faculty and staff may not provide information to parents, spouses, or others who may call and asks for information about a student. If there is no written waiver by the student or the student is not a dependent, disclosure even to a parent can be unlawful. In addition, faculty and staff will require a waiver if the student request another person to attend conferences. The conference discussion will be directed to the student and the guest will be an observer during the interactions. Directory Information only from the Admissions and Registration Center In accordance with the provisions of FERPA, LCC has the right to provide "directory information" without the student's written consent. LCC currently defines "directory information" to mean the following: •Student name, address and phone (if any), •major field of study •dates of attendance •degrees and awards received •Student Classification


•enrollment status (i.e., full-time, part-time) •name of the most recent previous educational institution attended If a student does not want directory information released, the student most complete a Request to Withhold Student Directory Information Form. The form is valid until the student gives LCC a statement in writing that he/she wish to have his/her directory information released.


GENERAL PROCEDURES

INSTRUCTOR AVAILABILITY

Occupational therapy faculty is available for students according to office hours posted on

the instructor’s door schedule. The student should make an appointment with the individual

instructor for academic counseling or student concerns.

ACADEMIC ADVISEMENT AND COUNSELING

The Laredo Community College Counseling Center offers a wide variety of counseling

services to the student on academic matters, career development and personal matters.

Faculty members may refer students to the counseling center. Occupational therapy faculty

will provide academic advisement for occupational therapy courses.

ACADEMIC COUNSELING

Faculty provides counseling for individual occupational therapy courses. Students who are

high risk for academic failure should schedule a meeting with the faculty member for

academic counseling. A counseling form will be initiated and a plan for success developed

by the student and the faculty member. Students requiring counseling for unit examinations

should refer to the section on Remediation/Tutoring. The student has the responsibility to

meet with the faculty member.

ACADEMIC ADVISING

Semester-long academic advising is available to all students in the Allied Health Building.

Students are encouraged to contact an advisor to receive information regarding Laredo

Community College services, discuss academic/clinical goals, and update degree plans.

TRANSPORTATION

Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from class, the clinical facilities,

and other designated areas.


EVALUATION

A systemic evaluation of faculty members and students is required. The following

evaluation will be used:

1. Laredo Community College Student Evaluation of faculty/course.

2. Occupational Therapy Assistant Department Faculty Evaluation of Student

performance theory and clinical.

EMERGENCY MESSAGES

The student should notify his/her family that in case of an emergency (during class or

clinical), they should call the Health Sciences’ Department Office at (956) 721-5261. Class

or clinical will not be interrupted unless there is an emergency. The caller must identify

him/herself and state the emergency.

Beepers, cell phones, and other electronic messaging devices that make sound are not

allowed in the classroom or clinical site where they can disrupt and distract the

planned course of study.


ORIENTATION PROCEDURE

PROCEDURE New or returning students are informed via email of the day and time of orientation; therefore, email addresses MUST be current and active. OBJECTIVES

1. Provide the new or returning student with an opportunity to become familiar with the philosophy, administration, and organization of the Laredo Community College’s Occupational Therapy Assistant Program.

2. Provide the new or returning student with an overview of the course curriculum

and procedures. 3. Identify the responsibilities of the new or returning student in the classroom and

clinical areas in accordance with the philosophy and procedures of Laredo Community College and the Occupational Therapy Assistant Department.

4. Attendance for orientation is mandatory for all new and returning students.

RESPONSIBILITIES The Program Director/Course Faculty will:

1. Welcome the new or returning student 2. Introduce the faculty and the clerical staff

3. Describe the Organizational Chart of the Occupational Therapy Assistant

Department and the Laredo Community College Administration.

4. Present the Mission/Philosophy and Expected Outcomes of the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program

5. Discuss the Comprehensive Assessment Tests 6. Review the Student Handbook and Procedures 7. Discuss the Occupational Therapy Professional Organizations

a. American Occupational Therapy Association b. Texas Occupational Therapy Association c. Alamo South District Occupational Therapy Association d. Student Occupational Therapy Association at LCC


The Fieldwork Coordinator will:

1. Present and review requirements for:

a. Scheduling of clinical placements

b. Maintaining Current Immunization Records

c. CPR certification requirements

d. Annual Criminal Background Checks

e. Drug Screen checks


GRADING AND EVALUATION

METHODS AND CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION

Unit exams will be scheduled in advance to correlate with the completion of a portion of the

content. The unit exam(s) will be reviewed with the student after all students have taken the

exam. A review of the examination will be scheduled at the next class meeting. The student

may not take notes, tape record or retain a copy of the exam. Any student found violating

this procedure, may jeopardize his/her standing in the occupational therapy assistant

program. Grades will be provided within 72 hours of the exam. A student must

communicate with the course instructor if he/she is unable to take an exam. A written,

verifiable excuse or documentation of the circumstances for missing the exam must be

provided. The type of documentation will be at the discretion of the course instructor. If

there is no communication prior to the administration of the exam, a zero will be recorded.

The type/format of make-up exams administered will be at the discretion of the course

instructor (i.e. Essay).

The grading and administration of quizzes will be determined by the course instructor. A

student who misses a quiz will receive a grade of zero regardless of the circumstances. The

student is advised to acquaint himself/herself with the material covered on the quiz for

preparation of the next exam.

All required work must be submitted on time. Acceptance of late work, to include penalty

points, will be at the discretion of the course instructor. Accepted late assignments will be

assessed penalty points including holidays and weekends.

The comprehensive final examination will be scheduled according to the schedule printed

by the Office of the Vice President of Instruction.

Refer to each course syllabus for the individual course grading criteria.


COMPUTER BASED EXAMINATION PROCEDURES The following examination policy and procedures are in addition to the procedures in the current LCC catalog.

1. All personal belongings are to be placed in a designated area prior to the exam, including all electronic devices e.g. beepers, cell phones, PDA’s etc.

2. The instructor will determine what additional aids may be used during the examination.

e.g. paper, pencil, pen

3. Examinations and/or Quizzes will be proctored.

4. Students may not leave the computer room once the examination has begun without the approval of the instructor.

5. Students found cheating will be given a zero for the examination. (Refer to Academic

Dismissal Section)

6. Times and dates for review of examinations will be announced. If the instructor reviews the exam immediately after the exam with students, the exam grade is not final until the instructor reviews the exam statistics.

7. The computer-generated student’s response report is the official document when assigning a

student’s examination score.

8. In the event a student is unable to take an exam at the scheduled time, he/she must notify the course instructor prior to the time of the exam. Failure to do so will result in a score of zero for the exam. The instructor will determine the type of Make-Up Examination. The student must take the Make-Up exam within seven (7) calendar days of the original examination date.

9. Exams/Quizzes may be paper-based at the faculty’s discretion.

10. The exam results will be posted within 72 hours after the date of the exam. Official grades

will be on the student’s transcript and can be accessed on-line via campus website

11. No food or beverages are allowed in computer lab.

12. Students arriving late to an exam will have the time remaining from the scheduled start time of the exam to complete their exam.

COMPREHENSIVE STANDARDIZED NATIONAL EXAM (PRACTICE EXAM)

A comprehensive standardized assessment exam will be administered in the capstone course. The student must obtain the required score as outlined in the course syllabus to complete all course requirements and be eligible for graduation The student is required to pay the required fees and to take a national standardized practice exam as part of the Occupational Therapy Assistant Curriculum. Payment may be made over the internet at the designated website.


APPEAL FOR GRADE PROCESS

Grade determination and the awarding of a final grade in the course is clearly the

responsibility of the course instructor. Final grade reports should be available to the student

within a reasonable time following the end of the course.

A student who wishes to question the final grade earned in a course or a grade earned in a

class activity should follow Departmental Procedure for Appeal of Grade Process:

1. The student meets with the instructor of record who issued the grade.

2. The student meets with the Program Director.

3. The student meets with a Health Sciences Division Committee

4. The student meets with Dean of Health Sciences.

If the issue is not resolved, the student should refer to the LCC Final Grade Appeal

process.

Students, who think that the final course grade is unfair, have two weeks (10 working days)

after the grade is issued to appeal the grade. Students who think that a grade earned in a

class activity is unfair have one week (five working days) after the grade is issued to appeal

the grade.


REMEDIATION/TUTORING

EXAMINATIONS

To promote success in occupational therapy courses, a student with a 75% or less on a unit

examination must:

1. Schedule and meet with the faculty member after reviewing the exam.

2. Complete an Exam Counseling Form with the faculty member.

Successfully complete her remediation assignments within the designated time. To verify

that all remediation is complete, proper documentation must be provided to the instructor.

Students who do not comply with the remediation assignments will not be allowed to sit for

the next scheduled exam and a zero will be recorded for that exam/final (no makeup exams

will be provided). The student has the responsibility to meet with the instructor.

The remediation/tutoring assignments may consist of any or all of the following:

1. Tutoring at the Lerma-Pena Learning Center

2. Computer assignments

3. A review session (notification of location designated by instructor)

4. Assignment as designated by the instructor.

CLINICAL EVALUATION

Students who demonstrate poor performance on any critical element within the Clinical

Evaluation Tool, or who require clinical remediation may:

1. Be counseled and receive a written evaluation of the behavior that delineates

corrective measures in consultation from the clinical supervisor and the academic

fieldwork coordinator.

2. If necessary, additional or an extended clinical experience may be recommended to

assure the student is at the overall competent level. Overall determination will be

based on the clinical evaluation tool and in consultation between the clinical

supervisor and the academic fieldwork coordinator.


COUNSELING

Counseling Forms are written comments made by an instructor and/or the Program Director.

The counseling forms are written and placed in the student's permanent file.

The notes serve as:

A. A reference during the conference following the clinical experience.

B. An evaluation tool of student progress.

C. A record of recommendation for continuity within the teaching team.

D. Recording of written factual information.

Each student is given the opportunity to review his/her counseling form and write

comments, if appropriate. The instructor and student are required to sign the counseling

form. The student's signature indicates that she/he has read and understood the notes NOT

whether she/he agrees or disagrees with them. The student had the responsibility to meet

with the course instructor.

Academic Dishonesty

The Health Science Division will abide by the LCC academic dishonesty policy as stated in the current catalog. Any student found guilty of dishonesty while in the academic (classroom) and/or clinical rotation is subject to dismissal.


PROGRESSION IN THE FIELD OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY 1. COURSE SEQUENCE:

The student must take the courses in the sequence listed in the curricula. Prerequisites must be met and concurrent courses must be taken simultaneously.

2. GRADES:

A grade of 70% or greater must be maintained in each course within the curriculum design.

3. ACADEMIC COURSES: a. A syllabus will be available to the student within Blackboard for each

occupational therapy course the first class day of class. The evaluation and grading criteria will be identified within each course syllabus.

b. A student that does not complete the course work within a semester

will be given a grade of "I" to denote an incomplete course. An amount of time for completion of the work will be determined by the instructor up to a maximum of four months. Once the work is completed within the specified time, the instructor will prepare the appropriate paperwork to change the “I” grade to the appropriate grade and the student’s grade point average will be re-calculated. If the work is not satisfactorily completed within the specified time, the “I” grade will remain on the transcript and will be computed as an “F” grade.

4. CLINICAL COURSES:

Clinical rotation requirements must be satisfactorily completed based on course requirements.

5. CAPSTONE COURSE: A capstone course is taught in the last semester. This course has been

designed to consolidate a student's educational experience. The student will be required to complete a comprehensive examination with a satisfactory score, as determined by the criteria, prior to completion of the class for the following capstone course: OTHA 2330


6. GRADUATION:

a. The student ready for graduation MUST submit an application for graduation at the Office of Admission before or on the date specified

in the college calendar to receive their LCC degree and/or certificate.


ACADEMIC WITHDRAWAL PROCEDURE

A student who withdraws from an occupational therapy course(s) for t he fi rst t ime due to circumstances unr elated t o grades m ust i nform t heir i nstructor(s) and schedule a meeting with the Program Director. The student must submit a formal letter explaining the reasons for the withdrawal and a plan of action for future success to the Program Director. Failure to comply w ith this pr ocedure can result i n the w ithdrawal be ing de emed an academic failure.

1. Withdrawal:

a. The student who withdraws for catastrophic reasons may request to continue one time.

b. The student has one year from the time he/she withdrew to request

continuance. If more than a year has transpired since withdrawing from the program, the student must submit a new application for consideration of re-entry.

c. A request to continue must be in writing.

d. In order to continue, the student must demonstrate proficiency (70% or

greater) in all courses completed prior to withdrawal.

e. Returning to complete the occupational therapy curriculum is contingent on space availability.

f. All students must adhere to the requirements that are in effect at the time they are admitted and continue with the occupational therapy curriculum.

2. Failure:

a. The student who is dismissed because of failure may request for readmission one time. The request must be submitted in writing.

b. The student has one year from the time he/she withdrew to request

readmission. If more than a year has transpired since withdrawing from the program, the student must submit a new application for consideration into the program.

c. In order to continue after readmission, the student must demonstrate

proficiency (70% or greater) in all courses completed prior to failure


from the occupational therapy assistant curriculum.

d. Readmission is contingent on space availability.

e. All students must adhere to the requirements that are in effect at the time they are admitted and continue within the occupational therapy curriculum degree.

POLICY ON INCOMPLETE (I*)

Incomplete (I*) is a temporary grade that indicates that a student has satisfactorily completed the requirements of a course with the exception of a final examination or other work that has been delayed on account of illness, other emergency, or authorized absence. Students have a maximum of four months to complete the work. The student has the responsibility to make arrangements within the time limit set by the instructor. If the course requirements have not been satisfactory completed by the deadline set by the instructor, the grade of incomplete will remain an I*, however will be calculated as an F for the course and will affect the student’s GPA. In order for the student to be eligible for an incomplete, the student must be passing the course with a 70% or greater in the completed course work. POLICY ON WITHDRAWAL (W)

A student desiring to withdraw from a course must withdraw officially through the

Registrar’s Office; simply informing the instructor of a desire or intent to withdraw is not

sufficient. Note: The student has the responsibility to officially withdraw from a

course. Failure to officially withdraw or failure to officially withdraw in a timely manner

may result in a grade of F for the course.

Students who properly withdraw from courses and students whose instructor drops them

from courses because of excessive absences will receive grades of “W” for such courses

through the time designated by the academic calendar.


Transferring From Another Institution CREDIT FOR PREVIOUS WORK

Students requesting credit for previous coursework must submit an official transcript from the educational institution to the Laredo Community College Admission’s Office. The Curriculum, Advising and Program Planning Specialist will review all submitted transcripts and set course equivalencies, according to State regulated standards, for all previous non-OTA coursework. Any course that is listed as equivalent will be accepted as having completed that course within the OTA curriculum. When necessary, The Curriculum, Advising and Program Planning Specialist will consult with a counselor or academic and career advisor to assist with the determination. For OTA courses the student must provide documentation of each course description, course content and a syllabus. A transferred course must have 75% of the same content to be considered as a substitution for a course within Laredo Community College's OTA curriculum degree guide. The total content of all OTA courses will be considered in the transfer advising. If a determination is felt that a student is lacking in a particular content area a specific learning contract may be established to allow the student to complete the content. This contract will be part of a written transfer agreement into the OTA curriculum degree guide for the student.

ADDITIONALLY

1. A student requesting to transfer into the LCC Occupational Therapy Assistant program from another institution must make an appointment with the OTA Program Director.

2. The student has one year from the time he/she last took courses in the particular institution to request admittance into the LCC OTA

curriculum degree. 3. The student must submit a completed Health Science Division


application and an official transcript from the transferring institution. A letter of good standing from the Program Director of the transferring institution must also be included with the application.

4. Admission is contingent on space availability.

5. All students must adhere to the requirements that are in effect at the time

of admission. DISMISSAL

1. Dismissal may occur if:

a. The student violates the Code of Conduct as stated in the LCC Student Handbook. b. The student has on-campus absences exceeding the criteria as

stated in the LCC Student Handbook or does not meet the 100% attendance required of a Clinical Rotation.

c. The student scores a grade of less than 70% in any of the courses within the occupational therapy curriculum degree.

d. A student fails to abide by safety precautions as delineated in

course requirements.


LAREDO COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

STUDENT COMPLAINTS

GUIDING PRINCIPLES

INFORMAL If the complaint involves a problem with an instructor, the student shall PROCESS discuss the matter with the instructor before requesting a conference with

the program director and student services counselor at Level One. Concerns should be expressed as soon as possible to allow early resolution at the lowest possible administrative level.

FORMAL PROCESS If an informal conference regarding a complaint fails to reach the outcome requested b y t he st udent, t he st udent m ay i nitiate t he f ormal process described below by timely filing a written complaint form. Even after initiating the formal complaint process, students are encouraged to seek informal resolution of their concerns. A student whose concerns are resolved m ay withdraw a f ormal c omplaint a t a ny t ime. The p rocess described in this policy shall not be construed to create new or additional rights beyond those granted by law or Board policy, nor to require a full evidentiary hearing or "mini-trial" at any level.

Neither the Board nor any College District employee shall unlawfully retaliate against any student for bringing a concern or complaint. The College President shall inform students of this policy.

Except a s ad dressed b y S PECIFIC C OMPLAINTS, b elow, t his policy applies to all complaints or grievances from students.

For more information on how to proceed with complaints regarding:

1. Alleged harassment, see FLDA and FLDC. 2. Alleged discrimination, see FA. 3. Discipline, see FMA. 4. A commissioned peace officer who is an employee of the College

District, see CHA. For purposes of this policy, terms are defined as follows: The terms "complaint" and "grievance" shall have the same meaning.

Complaint forms and appeal notices may be filed by hand-delivery, fax, or U.S. M ail. Hand-delivered f ilings shall b e timely f iled i f r eceived b y t he appropriate administrator or designee by the close of b usiness on t he deadline. Fax filings shall be timely filed if they are received on or before the d eadline, as i ndicated b y the d ate/time shown o n t he f ax c opy. M ail filings shall b e t imely f iled if they a re p ostmarked b y U .S. M ail o n the deadline and r eceived b y t he appropriate a dministrator o r designated representative no more than three days after the deadline.

FREEDOM FROM RETALIATION NOTICE TO STUDENTS APPLICATION

SPECIFIC COMPLAINTS

DEFINITIONS COMPLAINT / GRIEVANCE FILING


RESPONSE At Levels One, Two, and Three "response" shall mean a written communication to the student from the appropriate administrator. Responses may be hand-delivered or sent by U.S. Mail to the student's mailing address of record. Mailed responses shall be timely if they are postmarked by U.S. Mail on the deadline and received by the student or designated representative no more than three days after the response deadline.

REPRESENTATIVE "Representative” shall mean any person who or organization that is designated by the student to represent the student in the complaint process.

The st udent m ay d esignate a r epresentative through written n otice to t he College D istrict a t a ny level o f t his p rocess. I f t he st udent d esignates a representative with f ewer than three d ays' notice to the College D istrict before a sc heduled co nference o r h earing, t he C ollege D istrict m ay reschedule the conference or hearing to a later date, if desired, in order to include the College District's counsel.

DAYS

GENERAL PROVISIONS

UNTIMELY FILINGS

COSTS INCURRED COMPLAINT FORM

LEVEL ONE

"Days" shall mean College District business days. In calculating time lines under this policy, the day a document is filed is "day zero," and all deadlines shall be determined by counting the following day as "day one." Complaints a rising o ut o f a n e vent o r a se ries o f r elated e vents shall b e addressed i n o ne c omplaint. A student shall n ot b ring s eparate o r serial complaints arising from any event or series of events that have been or could have been addressed in a previous complaint. All time limits shall be strictly followed unless modified by mutual written consent. If a complaint form or appeal notice is not timely filed, the complaint may be dismissed, on w ritten n otice to t he s tudent, a t a ny point during t he complaint process. The student m ay appeal the d ismissal by seeking review in w riting w ithin te n days, s tarting a t the level a t w hich the complaint was dismissed. Such a ppeal shall b e limited t o the issue of timeliness.

Each party shall pay its own costs incurred in the course of the complaint. Complaints u nder th is p olicy s hall b e s ubmitted in w riting o n a form provided by the College District. Copies of any documents that support the complaint should be attached to the complaint form. If the student does not have copies of these documents, copies may be presented at the Level One conference. After the Level One conference, no new documents may be submitted unless the student did not know the documents existed before the Level One conference. A complaint form that i s incomplete in any material aspect may b e dismissed, b ut may b e r efiled w ith a ll th e requested in formation if th e refiling is within the designated time for filing a complaint. Complaint forms must be filed:

1. Within 15 days of the date the student first knew, or with reasonable diligence should have known, of the decision or action


giving rise to the complaint or grievance; and

2. With t he l owest level administrator w ho ha s t he a uthority to remedy the alleged problem.

In most circumstances, students shall file Level One complaints with the program di rector or s tudent se rvices c ounselor. T he c omplaint, h owever, may begin at the first level at which the administrator has the authority to remedy the complaint.

If the complaint is n ot filed with the a ppropriate administrator, the receiving administrator must note the date; time the complaint form was received, and im mediately fo rwards the c omplaint fo rm t o th e appropriate administrator.

LEVEL TWO

LEVEL THREE

LEVEL FOUR

The a ppropriate a dministrator sh all h old a conference w ith t he st udent within ten days after receipt of the written complaint. The administrator shall have ten days following the conference to provide the student a written response. If the student did not receive the relief requested at Level One or if the time for a response has expired, the student may request a conference with the academic dean or dean of students to appeal the Level One decision. The a ppeal n otice m ust b e filed in writing, o n a f orm provided b y th e College D istrict, within ten d ays a fter r eceipt o f a r esponse o r, if n o response was received, within ten days of the response deadline at Level One. If the student did not receive the relief requested at Level Two or if the time for a response has expired, the student may request a conference with the College President or designee to appeal the Level Two decision. The a ppeal n otice m ust b e filed in writing, o n a f orm provided b y th e College D istrict, within ten d ays a fter r eceipt o f a r esponse o r, if n o response was received, within ten days of the response deadline at Level Two. If the student did not receive the relief requested at Level Three or if the time for a response has expired, the student may appeal the decision to the Board. The a ppeal n otice m ust b e filed in writing, o n a f orm provided b y th e College D istrict, within ten d ays a fter r eceipt o f a r esponse o r, if n o response was received, within t en d ays o f the response d eadline at L evel Three. The C ollege P resident or designee shall inform the student of the d ate, time, and place of the Board meeting at which the complaint will be on the agenda for presentation to the Board. The College President or designee shall provide the Board with copies of the c omplaint form, a ll responses; all a ppeal n otices, a nd a ll w ritten documentation previously submitted by the student or the administration.


The B oard sh all c onsider only t hose i ssues a nd documents presented a t t he preceding levels and identified in the appeal notice. The College District shall determine whether the complaint will be presented in open or closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act and other applicable law. [See BD] The p residing o fficer m ay se t r easonable t ime l imits a nd g uidelines f or t he presentation. T he B oard s hall hear t he complaint and m ay r equest th at the administration provide an explanation for the decisions at the preceding levels.

In addition to any other record of the Board meeting required by law, the Board shall prepare a separate record of the Level Four presentation. The Level Four presentation, including the presentation by the student or the student's representative, an y presentation from t he a dministration, an d questions f rom the B oard w ith r esponses, sh all b e r ecorded b y a udio recording, v ideo/audio recording, or court reporter.

The Board shall then consider the complaint. It may give notice of its decision orally o r in writing at a ny tim e up to a nd in cluding t he next regularly scheduled Board meeting. If for any reason the Board fails to reach a decision regarding the complaint by the end of the next regularly scheduled meeting, the lack of a r esponse b y the B oard upholds t he administrative d ecision a t L evel Three.

*As per LCC On-line Student Handbook; for more information, see LCC's Web Page (www.laredo.edu) Homepage, select Campus Information, select Manual of Policy, select F-Students, select FLDA (local) Student Complaint: Sexual Harassment Policy. The BD is for the Board Meetings- (B-Local Governance)

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REPORTING INJURY: An occupational therapy assistant student who is injured while in the role of student MUST report the injury to the instructor or preceptor immediately. An incident report must be completed at the clinical site. The student MUST contact the Laredo Community College’s Health Services Department and complete an accident health insurance coverage form. The health coverage is supplemental to the student’s primary health insurance. The student is responsible for the expenses incurred. A copy should be provided to the OTA Program Director to keep on file. USE OF ELECTRONIC DEVICES:

Personal beepers, cell phones or other electronic devices are prohibited at the clinical site. Emergency use of phone or other electronic devices should be discussed with the clinical instructor first. Students abusing the use of beepers, cell phones or client/facility phones will be sent home and receive a zero for the day at the discretion of clinical instructor. ID Badges:

Student identification badges are distributed by the LCC student services department. Students are required to purchase a student ID badge. The ID badge must be visible on the uniform collar or uniform neckline at all times during clinical rotation. Personal Appearance

• Good posture • Good personal hygiene • Uniform/lab coat, clean wrinkle free • No offensive perfume or cologne • Pen and water resistant wristwatch with the ability to measure seconds • Shoes should be close toe, clean and polished • Laredo Community College ID badge must be worn with clinical uniform. • Clinical site dress/attire policy (ie.: Laredo Medical Center and Doctor’s Hospital) allows

only one small stud earring per earlobe and no other visible body piercing • Preferably tattoos or other body markings and decorations should be covered • Nails should be neatly manicured and not be visible beyond the fingertips. Only clear

nail polish is permitted. Artificial nails are not permitted • No more than one ring on each hand, one unobtrusive chain necklace. • Hair should be neat, clean, and should not interfere with performance of duties. The

instructor may require hair to be tied back. The instructor must approve hair accessories • Make-up should be worn in good taste, moderate application only is allowed • Smoking is not allowed within the hospital and clinical facilities • No decorations or stickers allowed on the nametags or uniforms • White lab coat with ID badge on left chest area may be worn during clinical. • Uniforms must meet each clinical agency's dress code • No gum chewing during clinical rotations


CLASS/LAB GUIDELINES Students are required to attend all lecture and laboratory periods on a regular basis. Through regular class attendance, students receive benefits in addition to the mere acquisition of information. They gain insight into issues, gain increased understanding of complex topics, frequently experience a change of attitude (professionally termed the “affective domain”) and receive other similar benefits. These benefits, however, cannot always be measured or graded because of the limitations of the examination process or the grading system, but they are nevertheless at the very heart of the educational process. For this reason, regular class attendances – along with grade standards – are deemed important. A student who is habitually late to class or clinical will be counseled. (Refer to section on Code of Conduct)

In recognition of the importance of regular attendance, the college does not allow any cuts on the part of students, nor are instructors allowed to give walks or dismiss classes early, except after completion of a major examination or, in some cases, completion of a laboratory experiment. Instructors will pace instruction to regular class attendance, not allowing students who do not attend regularly to slow the pace of the class.

Instructors will keep an accurate record of each student’s attendance and may provide an opportunity for a student who presents a reasonable excuse for an absence to make up work that was missed. A student who offers no explanation for an absence will have that absence classified as unexcused with a grade of zero awarded for any test, assignment or laboratory work which occurs or is due during such absence with no opportunity to make up work that was missed. Refer to course syllabus.

The Occupational Therapy department will adhere to the L.C.C. Student Handbook attendance policy for theory. Please refer to the syllabus for the clinical attendance policy. If a student is absent or tardy, the student has the responsibility to obtain the handouts with information covered in the missed class. Arriving after the scheduled time in clinical constitutes an absence unless previous arrangements have been made with the clinical instructor. At the clinical supervisor’s discretion the student may be sent home for being late to the clinical site and a zero recorded for the day.


Professional Standards

Professional standards and ethics define behavior that applies values and moral standards to activities within a profession. The goal of the Health Science Division is to assist students to become safe, professional and ethical practitioners. This goal is fulfilled by holding the student accountable for safe behaviors and by establishing a code of ethics and conduct along with professional standards of behavior that will help the student meet the criteria expected by the profession.

As a student at Laredo Community College, the OTA student will abide by and follow the Professional Standards and Code of Ethics as stipulated by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) (document located www.aota.org) and the Health Science Division as follows:

Professional Standards

Generic Abilities: are attributes, characteristics or behaviors that are not explicitly part of the profession's core of knowledge and technical skills but are nevertheless required for success in the profession. Ten abilities and definitions developed are:

1. Commitment to Learning: the ability to self-assess, self-correct, and self-direct; to identify needs and sources of learning; and to continually seek new knowledge and understanding.

2. Interpersonal Skills: the ability to interact effectively with patients, families, colleagues, and other health care professionals, and the community and to deal effectively with cultural and ethnic diversity issues.

3. Communication Skills: the ability to communicate effectively (i.e., speaking, body language, reading, writing, listening) for varied audiences and purposes.

4. Effective Use of Time and Resources: the ability to obtain the maximum benefit from a minimum investment of time and resources.

5. Use of Constructive Feedback: the ability to identify sources of and seek out feedback and to effectively use and provide feedback for improving personal interaction.

6. Problem-Solving: the ability to recognize and define problems, analyze data, develop and implement solutions, and evaluate outcomes.

7. Professionalism: the ability to exhibit appropriate professional conduct and to represent the profession effectively.

8. Responsibility: the ability to fulfill commitments and to be accountable for

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actions and outcomes.

9. Critical Thinking: the ability to question logically; to identify, generate, and evaluate elements of logical argument; to recognize and differentiate facts, illusions, assumptions, and hidden assumptions; and to distinguish the relevant from the irrelevant.

10. Stress Management: the ability to identify sources of stress and to develop effective coping behaviors.

Derived from the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), 2007

Code of Ethics

1. Demonstrate behavior that reflects integrity, supports objectivity, and fosters trust in professional activities.

2. Respect the dignity and rights of each human being.

3. Represent truthfully and accurately professional credentials, education, and experience.

4. Refuse to participate in illegal or unethical acts and refuse to conceal the illegal, incompetent, or unethical acts of others.

5. Protect the confidentiality of patients, their families, and their health information as mandated by law, professional standards and clinical site/employer policies.

6. Adhere to pertinent laws and regulations while advocating changes that serve the best interest of the public.

7. Recognize the responsibility to participate in activities contributing to improvement of the community and the betterment of public health.

8. Support the mission, standards, and Code of Ethics applicable to each student's program.


Code of Conduct

An environment of acceptable behavior and conduct is required in the academic and clinical environment to ensure the health and safety of all individuals involved in the health care process.

OTA s tudents will f ollow t he " Code o f S tudent C onduct a nd Discipline" a s stated in the LCC Student Handbook while on campus or at a clinical site.

Infractions of the Code of Student Conduct include the following but are not limited to:

1.) Any student deemed impaired by reason of mental, physical health,

exhaustion, alcohol, or other mind-altering drugs that could expose clients, t he publ ic, students, a nd f aculty unne cessarily t o r isk of harm.

2.) Conducts which may deceive, defraud, or injure clients, the public, clinical facilities, personnel, other students, and faculty.

3.) Failure to c are a dequately f or clients or t o c onform t o minimum standards o f acceptable pr actice unde r t he s upervision of the faculty, or designee of the facility.

4.) A iding another s tudent in deceiving o r attempting t o d eceive t he faculty in obtaining an exam, quiz, assignment and/or presentation.

5.) Damaging or d estroying school/clinical property or e quipment or removing property or equipment from campus or a clinical site.

6.) Using profane language or gestures.

7.) D isrupting instruction by t he use of c ell phon es a nd/or pa gers, habitually late, or absent from class or clinical.

8.) A ssaulting others, de monstrating poor coping mechanisms or becoming confrontational during the instructional process.

9.) Refusing to adhere to the specified dress code and code of ethics.

10.) Demonstrating behaviors that could be categorized as harassment.

11.) Grounds for dismissal: if a student's conduct is such that a clinical agency refuses to allow the student to return to the clinical site.


12.) I n view o f t he s ignificance o f t he c onfidentiality i ssue and the issue o f t he protection o f c lient's rights, a ny s tudent found breaching the client's r ight of c onfidentiality w ill b e d ismissed. Copying and/or discussing client medical records are unacceptable and may be cause for dismissal.

13.) A student who exposes a client or other person to risk of harm may be dismissed from the class/clinical setting. The student will receive a written warning and a Health Sciences Division Committee will review the incident. The committee will evaluate the seriousness of the incident and recommend further action to the Program Director.

14.) Possession or use of alcohol or drugs before class, during class or during a clinical rotation is prohibited. Students may be subject to random drug screening by an institutional or clinical facility where they are being trained.

15.) Possession of firearms, knives or similar weapons or objects is strictly prohibited from LCC or clinical sites.

Immediate dismissal may occur for the following conditions or conduct:

1. Clinical agency refuses to allow the student to return to the clinical site due to a breach of the Code of Conduct.

2. Any breach of client's right of confidentiality or privacy by written or spoken form including copying of client medical records whether by hand or electronic methods.

3. Confirmed positive drug test. 4. Abandonment of client(s).

Infraction of the code of conduct whether the infraction occurs in the classroom or at a clinical site may result in disciplinary action.

Disciplinary action process includes:

1. Counseling with the instructor and/or LCC counseling department to identify the problem

2. Developing a plan of expectation and action with the instructor and/or LCC counseling department including an acceptable timeframe to alleviate the problem

3. Monitoring

the compliance of the plan by the instructor and/or LCC counseling department.

Failure to comply with the plan may result in dismissal.


Health and Safety

Drug and Alcohol Policy The substance abuse policy will follow the procedure as stated in the current LCC Student Handbook. A random drug screen may be performed by an institutional or clinical facility where students are being trained. Occupational Exposure to Infectious Agents In accordance with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, the student will receive information and training regarding Blood Borne Pathogen preventive measures. The student must review the policy and procedures for infection control in each clinical facility before providing care to clients in that facility. A student exposed for whatever reason to a potentially infectious agent must contact the instructor and/or clinical preceptor immediately and follow the policy and procedure for infectious agent exposure.

Student Health

1. The student is expected to report to the health care facilities physically and mentally fit.

2. A student who is identified as having a communicable disease (e.g. TB, Scabies, etc.) must be treated and obtain a release form from a U.S. licensed physician or nurse practitioner indicating that the student is non-communicable to return to the Program.

Pregnant Students Pregnancy is not an ADA protected condition. Therefore, the student is required to meet all course outcomes including attendance. As a point of information, the pregnant student is reminded of the many contaminants present in the campus lab or clinical area(s) that could adversely affect the fetus. The student is advised to contact her obstetrician, once the pregnancy has been confirmed, to ensure that there are no medical concerns/limitations. The student must submit a signed statement from her obstetrician stating that the student can participate in the particular clinical training. The signed statement will be placed in the student's folder.


Incident Report

Procedure for Injury, Illness, Exposure to a Student Involved in

LCC Activity

If a LCC student is injured, becomes ill, or is exposed to potentially harmful substances while involved in a LCC related activity such as academic class, clinical class, sport, etc:

1. Address the injury, illness, or exposure immediately. a. On campus: send student to Health Services, refer to personal

physician, call 911. b. Clinic: send student to ER or refer to personal physician.

2. Supervisor calls LCC Risk Manager or Health Services and notifies them of the incident. (As soon as possible)

3. As soon as the student is able he/she fills out an incident report at Health Services.

4. Student should follow up with his/her personal physician if necessary. 5. Payment

a. Incident must be addressed and reported immediately b. Primary insurance will be filled for payment. LCC insurance will

be filed for expenses not covered by primary insurance. c. If student has no other health insurance coverage the LCC

insurance will cover expenses up to $7,500 per occurrence. d. LCC insurance does not cover any underlying condition.

6. Contact Risk Management Dept at 721-5852 for further questions


REQUIRED SIGNATURES

STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING

I, the undersigned, have read the Laredo Community College catalog and Student Handbook and I am aware of the College Procedures as presented in these two documents. Further, I have read the OTA Procedure Manual and I am aware of the procedures present in this handbook.

Student's Signature ____________________________________________ ________

Student's Name Printed_________________________________________________

Student ID #______________________________ Date________________________

STATEMENT OF CONFIDENTIALITY

The responsibility lies with the health care providers to maintain the strictest confidentiality of a client's personal or medical information. A student has the responsibility to maintain the same degree of confidentiality. The student must not discuss the client's condition with the family, bystanders, the media or any other non-medical personnel. In addition, the student will not discuss the client's condition or prognosis outside the class. Violation of the confidentiality rules may result in the student's dismissal from the course or clinical setting.

I have read and understand the significance of the information given above.

Student's Signature ________________________________ _____________________

Student's Name Printed ____________________________ ______________________

Student ID #_______________________________Date__________________________


Disclosure of Student Records

As an OTA student, you have enrolled in a curriculum that is accredited with a national accrediting agency that requests information that is personally identifiable to the student. These agencies use this information to complete the accrediting function and cannot release student records to any other group or agency. This function does not require prior written consent by the student.

The Health Science Division issue a voluntary form which is maintained in the student's permanent record that, when signed, allows full disclosure to accrediting agencies, admission committees, and academic advisors. All records relating to admissions and academic performance are confidential and will not be issued to or seen by a second party without the student's written consent. The Admissions Office strictly enforces this rule, which is part of the Family Rights and Privacy Act of 1974. A copy of each student’s request for the issuance of records is kept as proof of authorization.


REVIEW OF RECORDS I (Print Name) _____________________________ give permission to the OTA Department to allow access of my records for accreditation purposes. Student’s Signature __________________________Id#____________ Date________

STUDENT RECORDS The Laredo Community College Health Science Division safeguards the students’ records as per FERPA regulations.

RELEASE FORM

I acknowledge and understand that there may be certain risks while a student in the Health Sciences Division at Laredo Community College. I agree to adhere to the safety regulations of the OTA department to which I have been admitted. I also understand that safety precautions have been incorporated into the laboratory sessions and clinical experiences. I also agree that in the event of an accident or injury, I will in no way hold Laredo Community College, the Health Sciences Division, or the training facilities liable.

Student's Signature ________________________________ ____________

Student’s Printed Name ________________________________________

Student ID # ___________________________ Date____________________


COURSE COUNSELING FORM – PLAN FOR SUCCESS

Student Name: ________________________Student ID #_________________ Date: _______ Course: ____________ Semester: _______ Exam # ______ Grade_______ Lecture Absences________

Attendance/Tardiness Clinical/Theory Progress Unprofessional Conduct Other______________________ Disciplinary Action Other______________________ Faculty Remediation/Tutorial Plan Remediation Deadline: ______________________

1. _________________________________________________ 2. _________________________________________________ 3. _________________________________________________ 4. _________________________________________________ 5. _________________________________________________ 6. _________________________________________________

Contributing Factors (Select all that apply):

_____ < 2 hrs wk on assigned readings _____ Illness _____ 2 - 4 hrs wk on assigned readings _____ Family Issues _____ 4 - 6 hrs wk on assigned readings _____ Work Schedule > 15 hrs wk _____ Test Taking Skills _____ Other _________________

Student Plan of Action

1. _________________________________________________ 2. _________________________________________________ 3. _________________________________________________ 4. _________________________________________________ 5. _________________________________________________ 6. _________________________________________________

Student Signature ___________________________ Date _________________________ Faculty Signature____________________________ Date _________________________ Remediation Completed: YES NO Date _________________________ White: Student’s Record Pink: Student’s Copy


DISCLAIMER

The contents of this handbook are accurate at the time of printing but may be modified or changed at any time to correspond with decisions of the Laredo Community College District Board of Trustees, Local, State, or Federal requirements or Accrediting Agencies requirements. The student should be aware that modifications in cost, procedures, regulations and course offerings might occur without advanced notice.

The Health Science Division reserves the right to assess and modify the educational policies and requirements as new information is available and as student or curricular needs are identified. The student will be notified in writing of any changes that may impact his/her course of study.