Welcome to Kaplan College

In this presentation, you will learn:•Dress code•Rules•Policies

UNIFORMS

While in college, students will be required to wear the designated uniform with the emblem on the chest. Only short or long

sleeved white tee shirts can be worn under the uniform.

UNIFORMSThe uniform must be freshly washed & pressed for each day of class.

UNIFORMS

Underwear must be worn under the scrubs.

No colorful socks.

Only white socks may be worn with the uniform.

SHOES

Athletic shoes & tennis shoes are not permissible unless they are all white leather without designs or emblems. Laces & shoes must be kept clean & white.

MAKEUP

Makeup is to be lightly & tastefully applied.

Hair

Hair must be clean, styled neatly, & of a natural color acceptable in a professional office.

Hair•Hair must be worn so that it does not fall below the collar of the uniform. Long hair must be pulled back & pinned up.

•No ornaments or beads should be worn in the hair.

fingernailsFingernails should be clean & kept at a length that does not extend

beyond the finger. Nail polish is to be clear or

white. Acrylic &/or

fake nails are not allowed.

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The only visible jewelry is wedding &/or engagement rings & a simple wristwatch with a second hand.

NECKLACES

• Necklaces must be hidden by the scrub top or tee shirt.

TATTOOS

Visible tattoos are not acceptable.

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Earrings can only be stud earrings & only one pair may be worn at a time.

FACIAL & TONGUE PIERCING

Facial piercing jewelry other than the ear lobes is not acceptable. Tongue piercing jewelry is not acceptable.

Kaplan ID

If your id is lost or stolen, see student services as soon as possible.

If you have not gotten your picture taken, see student services.

School issued picture ID is to be worn with a KC lanyard.

Food & drinks

There is no food or drinks allowed in the classroom at anytime. ◦All food/drinks must be kept in your purses or book bags until break.

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Cell phone use is not permissible in the classroom, even on break.Cell phones are to be placed in your purse or book bag until break. Also, make sure that they are off or on vibrate.

No gum allowed in class.

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Medical assistant will be expected to participate in the role of patient as well as caregiver/assistant. › Upon entry to the program, you should have

signed a form stating that you understand that you will be participating in invasive procedures.

› Failure to comply with this policy will result in failure of clinical course.

ATTENDANCE

Attendance is mandatory & missed class time can not be made up. If you miss a class, please call your

instructor before the start of class & let him/her know the reason for the absence & when you expect to return. ◦You also need to do this if you will be

tardy to class. ◦Failure to do so, will result in the loss of

professionalism points.

Students are not allowed to miss more than 25% of the program. If a student misses more than 25% in any course, they will be required to repeat that course. In the day programs, this is 5 days. At night, it is 4 nights. It does not have to be consecutive & tardiness counts toward your 25%.

This does not

mean that you

get to miss

25%, this

means that if

you do miss

more than this

(for example

25.01%) you

will be required

to repeat the

course. Your

instructor will

not inform you

when you have

passed 25%, so

keep track.

Attendance

POLICY FOR MISSED EXAMS, QUIZZES & HOMEWORK

Students should make every attempt to be present on all test days.

Students will incur a 10% deduction from the total score of the exam each time you miss an exam

on the scheduled day. No pop quizzes can be

made up.

The exam must be completed the day the student returns.

Any exam missed due to absences beyond 2 days will

result in a 0. Homework must be turned in

on the day a student returns with a 10% deduction on the score. Homework turned in later than the day of return will receive a 0.

No work can be fax or e-mailed.

COMPETENCIES

SHOWING PROFICIENCY IN ALL COMPETENCIES IS MANDATORY FOR EVERY

MODULE. FAILURE TO ATTEND A COMPETENCY DAY, OR

COMPLETE ANY COMPETENCY, WILL

RESULT IN FAILURE OF THE COURSE.

Cheating

Cheating is an expellable offense. There are several different ways someone can cheat, but all will lead to the same result. The first time that you are caught cheating, the result will be an F. The second time, you will be dismissed from the program. So don’t do it.

Plagiarism

Plagiarism, as defined in the 1995 Random House Compact Unabridged Dictionary, is the "use or close imitation of the language and thoughts of another author and the representation of them as one's own original work."

Please understand that if you are discourteous to your instructor and/or other students, you will be asked to leave the classroom. You will lose your credit for the day & professionalism points for the week.

It will then be up to the program director and/or director of education when you will be allowed to return to class.

Unprofessional behavior

INAPPROPRIATE LANGUAGE (PROFANITY, NAME CALLING & UNPROFESSIONAL

LANGUAGE)

The use of inappropriate language is not permitted on school grounds. Language is to be professional in all areas of the campus, including the break rooms & parking lots.

CPRYou must be present for CPR class even if you have a prior certification.

Failure to attend all days of CPR will result in failure of the entire white module.