Admission Requirements

In order to register for courses, specific requirements have to be met, and requirements may vary from course to course. Proper forms of identification must be presented:

• State ID or Driver's License
• High School Diploma or GED
• Transcript of Record (College or University)
• Social Security Card

Admission Procedures

Initial Meeting: Students interested in enrolling in a course or multiple courses should first consult with a Training
Manager. A student can call the office (630-705-9999) and ask to set up an appointment to meet with the admissions counselor.
Students have the option of choosing which location they would like to go for their initial appointment. A student then will
meet with the admissions counselor and have the opportunity to ask questions, get a tour of the facility, and register for the
course.
Enrollment: for successful enrollment and the reservation of the seat in the class all of the students without any exceptions must complete the following prerequisites. All necessary paperwork, financial requirements and course prerequisites such as entrance exam etc.
All of the requirements stated above must be fulfilled 10 business days prior to the scheduled date of the orientation for the intended course. Orientation attendance is mandatory. Any students absent for their course orientation will forfeit their right to register for the intended course.
It is the responsibility of the student to have their pre-requisites completed in a timely manner. Completion of all obligations including financial responsibility will ensure your seat in the class, based on availability.
Our school has a Zero Tolerance policy regarding policy rules and regulations implemented for students. No exceptions of any kind are permissable.
Registration Process: After all the prerequisites are met for the course(s) being registered, student is required to fill out all the necessary documents such as course registration, enrollment agreement, provide transcripts (if applicable), and any other document(s) needed to satisfy course requirement(s).
Payment: Upon completion of the paperwork the payment is expected.
Applicants may choose to pay out of their own pocket, with a student loan, or through a Government grant if applicable. Please note
that the applicants will not be enrolled until the enrollment agreement has been signed.

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Administrative Office Hours

Oak Brook

• Mon-Fri 9:30a.m. - 6p.m.
• Sat 10a.m. - 4p.m.
• Sun - Closed

Chicago

• Mon-Fri 9a.m. - 5p.m.
• Sat 10a.m. - 4p.m.
• Sun - Closed

Holidays

PCCTI will be closed on:
Easter; Independence Day; Memorial Day; Labor Day; Christmas; New Years.

Download the calendars for 2008 and 2009 (Adobe Acrobat Reader required to view the calendars)

Class Schedules

Course schedules vary in an effort to accommodate an assortment of availability. Please contact the school to find specific dates and times of courses. The evening, day and weekend schedules are available.

Grading

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Allied Health courses and Information Technology classes have the following grading scales

• 100% - 90% A
• 89% - 80% B
• 79% - 70% C
• 69% - 60% D
• 59% - Below F

Passing score for all classes is 70% or higher.

Students will receive various verbal and written notifications throughout the course if he or she is not performing
satisfactory work. A student-teacher conference will then be implemented to assist the student.  If required, another meeting will take place including the Director, student, and the instructor.

Transfer of Credits

PCCTI IT & Health care does not accept transfer of credits from other institutions with the exception of pre-requisite coursework. Please note that at the time of publication, PCCTI is a vocational, technical and certification school. PCCTI IT & Healthcare does not work on a credit system. Credit hours will not be accepted from other institutions. The amount of clock hours transferred from PCCTI to another institution may not be accepted. For further information, please call 630-705-9999.

Make-Up Work

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-Students with the valid proof for the acceptable circumstances approved by the school administration for their absence/s are entitled to make-up work.

-The student is responsible to discuss the available options for the make-up work with the instructor and or administration

Student Code of Conduct

All students are required to act professional and civilized while attending PCCTI IT & Healthcare.

If a student commits or attempts to commit a violation of the Student Code of Conduct on the institution premises, event, function or activity sponsored or supervised by the Institution, discipline and sanctions may be imposed on the student. (see: Degrees of Student Discipline)

Violations of the Student Code of Conduct include, but are not limited to:

• 1.Offenses involving Drugs, Controlled & Illegal substances, Products etc. The abuse or (unauthorized) possession of prescription medication, intoxicants, or materials dangerous to public safety (weapons, explosives, poison etc.)
• 2. Unauthorized and/or illegal possession, use or distribution of any alcoholic beverage.
• 3. Violations of the facility rules; including, but not limited to: parking regulations, smoking, and rules of use of the PCCTI property
• 4. Theft of property or service
• 5. Trespassing on institutional property or other unauthorized use of Institutional property or services such as unauthorized use of Institution's Computer Network
• 6. Abuse/Misuse or Unauthorized Use of Institution's Documents. Modification, destruction, misuse or fraudulent use of the official PCCTI document or allowing use by an unauthorized person. Institution's documents include, but are not limited to: Identification cards, charge slips, student files, office files, grade reports, transcripts, receipts.
• 7. Actions which negatively affect the institution’s interests Actions which violate the student code of conduct or the law or which intentionally and substantially affect the interest of the PCCTI even if such actions take place beyond/outside the institution premises or property or at PCCTI sponsored events
• 8. Fines/Reimbursement. Actions which result in destruction, loss or damage of property belonging to PCCTI and others, or in elevated maintenance or repair costs for the Institution or others, may result in the mandatory repayment of the costs. In the case of injury inflicted to any person, payment of all emergency, hospital, medical and other services of the injured person may be required. Proof of full payment is required to clear the student’s disciplinary record. Failure to make payment may result in further discipline. The penalty may be applied in combination with other type’s disciplinary actions at the time of the original decision.
• 9. Conduct which constitutes harassment or abuse that threatens the physical or mental well-being, health or safety of any individual.
• 10. Assault and or battery
• 11. Sexual assault or sexual harassment of another person.
• 12. Academic dishonesty including, but not limited to cheating, plagiarizing, or furnishing false information on such forms as transcripts or applications for admission
• 13. Disrupting the peace, the education process or related activity
• 14. Failure to comply with the direction of an authorized institution employee or representative who is perfoming his/her duties,
• 15. Any conduct that constitutes a violation of the terms of any discipline imposed in accordance with procedure.
• 16. Any conduct that constitutes a violation of a Federal or State law, local, ordinance, or institution rule or regulation

Degrees of Student Discipline

Students may be subject to one or more of the following penalties if they are in non compliance with any of the above student code of conduct.

• 1. Expulsion. Removal/Exclusion from the Institution and Campus, including termination of all rights and status as a student without readmission rights. Permanent note of the penalty will be made on the student's record and transcript and will be reported to all of the concerned parties and authorities.
• 2. Dismissal. Removal/Exclusion from the Institution and Campus for a specified period. Student has the right to apply for readmission at the end of the period. Readmission is not automatic. The penalty will be noted permanently on the student's records and transcript.
• 3. Suspension. Removal/Exclusion from the Institution and Campus for a specified period. Options for readmission may be specified. The student has the right to reenter the school or the retrieval of privileges after the specified period, and after providing the mandatory verification that the conditions of suspension have been fulfilled. Suspension does not require readmission. The penalty may be noted on the student's record or transcript at the direction of the management.
• 4. Probation. A status resulting from misconduct, which is noted on the record and may be noted on the transcript. Disciplinary probation may impose conditions on the student for a specified time and may be taken into consideration in case of future disciplinary action. The terms of the probation may require the student to report regularly to a member of the administration or faculty, restrict participation in nonacademic student activities, or impose other appropriate conditions. A member of the faculty or administration may be named to supervise the terms of the probation. Should the student violate the terms of probation, the management shall meet and specify further disciplinary action. The management may also choose to outline in the language describing the details of the probation the consequences for non-compliance.

Student Records

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Students can access their record by submitting a written request and records are available during Mon-Fri 9:30a.m.-5p.m. Students may not access other student records at any time.

All student records are kept in a secure location at the corporate location (2021 Midwest Rd Suite 300, Oak Brook IL 60523).

Student records will not be released to any promotional or marketing agency without permission of such student unless the request is in the accordance of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act. For further information please visit http://www.ed.gov/policy/gen/guid/fpco/ferpa/index.html

Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy

Successful completion of PCCTI’s programs are determined by a set of standards defined in the Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy. Such standards are the basis of determining graduation from the educational programs. The general elements of said policy are described below:

Qualitative Standards

Students must maintain a minimum grade average of 70%, including the graded exams and other coursework. Students may retake exams (at the student's expense) and/or seek for additional help from the instructor if required to keep grade averages at or above the requirements.

Regardless of the program’s required hours, the student is required to attend at least 90% of the lectures. Exceptions can be done on a case-by-case basis by presenting proof of excused absences, in which case the attendance requirement can be lowered up to 80%.

Scheduled Evaluations

All programs are evaluated by the instructors, advisory board, and upper management on a yearly basis; however, the following schedule is maintained for a more rigorous examination of the students’ progress:

• Programs of up to 200 hours are assessed for student progress twice, unless special evaluations are required.
• Programs of more than 201 hours are assessed for student progress at least three times, unless special evaluations are required.

Completion Time Frame

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Students are expected to finish the program(s) at the scheduled end date.

Failure to Meet Standards

In the case a student fails to meet the standards provided in the Satisfactory Academic Progress policy, the student will be notified by a written letter and by phone and will be placed on Academic Probation, where the student will be required to attain a minimum of 70% grading average within the probation period of 30 days. During such Academic Probation period, the student’s Satisfactory Academic Progress status will be thoroughly monitored.

In the event the Probation period ends before the student meets minimum score requirements, the student will be dismissed from the course. However, the student may appeal to such decision by addressing a letter with substantiating documentation to the Vice President of Operations at the corporate location. Such letter should be postmarked within 14 days of the student’s receipt of the Academic Probation written notification.

The Director or the Vice President of Operation will decide the student’s appeal within 21 days and will communicate its final decision to the student within 14 additional days. In the case an appeal is made, the student will not be dismissed from the class until a decision is made by the President.

If the student/faculty member or the concerned party is dissatisfied with the decisions and actions taken by the Hearing Committee, the student/faculty member has rights to complain against the school to the Illinois State Board of Education by sending a letter to the following addresses:

Illinois State Board of Education
Private Business and Vocational School 100 North First Street
Springfield, IL 62777-0001
217-782-0736

Attendance Policy is Applicable to all Programs offered at PCCTI

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-90% Attendance is required

-Missing more than 10% of class sessions will result in incompletion

-Students are expected to arrive on time. Late arrivals beyond the 5 minute grace period will be sent home.

-Unexcused tardiness of three times will be counted for one absence

-Students are expected to stay untill the dismissal of class

-Three unexcused early departures will be counted for one absence

-If you are unable to attend a scheduled class you must notify either your instructor and/or school administration at least one day prior to your absence

-If a student is consistently absent a student/teacher conference will be scheduled to adderess the poor attendance

-Six unexcused absences will result in expulsion from class and enrollment cancellation

Withdrawal from a Class

If a student wishes to withdraw from a course, the school should be notified in writing. A refund, if applicable, will be calculated and returned within 30 days from the date of the written notice of the withdrawal. Please refer to the Cancellation and Refund policy, available to all students by request or online at www.pccti.com for further information.

Tuition Costs

Please refer to the course description for tuition info.

All textbooks are included in the tuition.

For courses which are less than 300 clock hours, non-refundable registration fee of $100 is applicable after enrollment and prior to the start of class. For courses equal to or greater than 300 clock hours, non-refundable registration fee of $200 is applicable after enrollment and prior to the start of the class.

Payment Methods

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Payments can be made by cash, money order, cashier's check, personal check (with valid Drivers License), VISA, MasterCard, American Express or Discover. All payments should be made payable to PCCTI. PCCTI also accepts state grants through WIA, IDES, IETC, and VA. Loans may be obtained from Sallie Mae.

Grievance Policy

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Student/faculty/instructor grievances are handled by a clearly written and consistent process according to an established protocol, communicated to affected parties.

Grievances could be initiated for any of the following reasons: Acts of any physical action; Acts of pressure or intimidation; Acts of bullying or sexual harassment and Acts of discrimination based on color, sex, race, nationality, disability, age, marital status and religious belief. If a student/faculty member needs to report a grievance against the instructor, school or any other member, the student/faculty member should first attempt to resolve the situation by contacting the schools supervisor / administrator.

If the situation is still unresolved, the student/faculty member may then speak with the Director or Vice President and file a grievance in reference to the issue. This written document will state the problem at hand and possibly state the appropriate solution for the problem. If the grievance is made by more than one student/faculty member on the same issue, the group will appoint one representative to speak for the entirety.
The Hearing Committee will consist of one faculty member, one student and one administrator/ director to hear the student or any other party concerned. The Hearing Committee will try and address and assess the situation and take action according to the solution that is mutually decided upon. If the student/faculty member or the concerned parties do not show up for the hearing with the Hearing Committee, then the grievance would be null and void.

If the student/ faculty member is found inexcusable, school has adequate reason to not allow students to sit in further classes, dismissal for faculty member, suspension, deficit in pay or demotion in rank.

Expectant Mothers Policy

Students who are pregnant or become pregnant during the duration of the course they are registered for must provide clearance from their doctor in writing. This information must be disclosed to the school due to the nature of the training programs and internship/externship requirements. The ability to perform in strenuous activities during theory, labs and/or clinicals is required. If a student should become pregnant during enrollment, the doctor’s clearance must be given at the earliest point available. The student bears the responsibility of the welfare for themselves and their child and cannot hold the school, clinical site, or other affiliates to any liability whatsoever. The school, clinicals, sites, and/or other affiliates will not be held liable due to the student negligence or non-disclosure regarding pregnancy and/or the state of health.

Career Services

Assistance from our career services department is the final step before employment. As stated earlier, PCCTI’s Educational Advisors and Career Services Coordinators work diligently to help find affiliations and partnerships with various medical and IT facilities. PCCTI staff also works in helping students find employment with these facilities. Websites, newspapers, and magazines are checked regularly for the most recent job openings. PCCTI staff contacts those facilities and attempts to work out an agreement to send our students over for employment. Our Career Service Manager sends emails, faxes, and posts jobs on jobspath.com for our students. Leads are given on a regular basis. PCCTI also sends out resumes of students where seen relevant. Students are encouraged to continue and maintain their job search as well as the school is providing assistance only. However, the school can not and does not guarantee employment.

CAREER WORKSHOP

One key aspect of the Career Services Department are Career Workshops. These workshops assist students in preparing for and participating in their job search.

Team members from our Career Services Department will hold a workshop prior to the class ending. Workshops consist of Resume building, job search strategies, as well as going through the interview process step by step. Mock interviews are also conducted by the Career Services staff to assist students in the preparation for the key part of the successful job search. Our staff can ask you typical questions asked in most interviews, or tailor the questions for a specific career field and even specific positions. After the interview and for the remaining time, we will provide feedback designed to help you improve your interviewing approach.

These workshops help aide our students to have full confidence in their job search.

Refund and Cancellation Policy

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a. A student who, on a personal initiative and without solicitation enrolls, starts and completes a course of instruction before the 5th business day after the enrollment agreement is signed, is not subject to the refund provisions of this section.

b. Applicants not accepted by the school shall receive a refund of all tuition and fees paid.

c. Application-registration fees shall be chargeable at initial enrollment and shall not exceed $100.00 and/or $200.00, whichever is applicable based on the program selected.

d. All deposits or down payments become part of the tuition and/or fees.

e. The school shall mail a written acknowledgment of a student’s cancellation or written withdrawal to the student within 30 calendar days of the postmark date of notification. Such written acknowledgement is not necessary if a refund has been mailed to the student within 30 calendar days.

f. If the school discontinues a course, the student shall have all tuition, fees and all other charges refunded prior to the start of the class. Postponing of course does not constitute for a full refund, the non-refundable registration fee will be charged.

g. The school shall make all student refunds within 30 business days from the date of receipt of the student’s cancellation.

h. A student must give notice of cancellation to the school in writing. The unexplained absence of a student from the school for more than 10 consecutive school days shall constitute constructive notice of cancellation to the school. For the purpose of cancellation the date shall be the last day of attendance.

i. A student missing more than 10 school days, and upon receiving a constructive notice of cancellation, will be issued a refund.
(see Refund and Cancellation Policy)

j. The school shall refund all of the investments in any of the following circumstances:

• The school did not provide the student with a copy of the enrollment agreement
• The school discontinues the course, in which student was enrolled prior to start of class

k. All schedules are subject to change without notice.

l. School reserves the right to limit the number of hours allowed in the labs for each student.

m. Books and instructional material are subject to change without notice at the discretion of the faculty and/or management.

n. PCCTI is not liable for any mistakes, misprints, or errors made on the website, brochures or any other promotional material.

o. PCCTI is not responsible for changes in eligibility criteria for certification by the respective vendor or agency.

p. Exams and/or any other promotional items, if applicable, are only valid for the first year from the start date of the first class.

q. The school only assists in searching for employment and is not responsible for any student employment.

r. PCCTI assists in clinical affiliation or clinical externship only and does not guarantee any clinical placement.

    Externship assistance provided is for maximum of 125 hours only per student. There's no compensation of any kind for externship hours.

Request for Transcript, Grade or Certificate

A written request, dated and signed is required from the student to release the transcript or grade.
No other form of communication will be entertained.

Additional Policies

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1. Applicants not accepted by the school shall receive a refund of tuition and fees paid less the registration fees.

2. Application-registration fees shall be chargeable at initial enrollment and shall not exceed $100.00 or $200.00 based on the course registered.

3. All deposits or down payments shall become part of the tuition and/or fees.

4. The school shall mail a written acknowledgment of a student’s cancellation or written withdrawal to the student within 30 calendar days of the postmark date of notification. Such written acknowledgement is not necessary if a refund has been mailed to the student within 30 calendar days.

5. If the school cancels or discontinues a course, the student shall have all tuition, fees, and all other charges refunded prior to the start of class. However, if a student drops due to course postponement, normal refund policies will apply.

6. The school shall make all student refunds within 30 calendar days from the date of receipt of the student’s cancellation.

7. A student may give notice of cancellation to the school in writing. The unexplained absence of a student from the school for more than 10 school days shall constitute constructive notice of cancellation to the school. For the purpose of cancellation the date shall be the last day of attendance.

8. All absences regarding clinicals and/or labs must be made up to attain applicable objectives. Forms will be submitted to students by appropriate faculty. A fee of $25 per hour will apply. This fee applies whether student is part of instructors regularly scheduled clinical or lab hours as well as for extra days the instructor must be in attendance in order for the student to make up applicable absenses. Credit will not be given for the make up session until successful completion is ensured.

9. The school will refund the cost of full tuition under the following two circumstances only:

• The school did not provide the student with a copy of the enrollment agreement
• The school discontinues the course, in which student was enrolled prior to the start of the class

10. Absences of students enrolled in the LPN program cannot exceed 24 hours of combined theory, lab, and/or clinicals and will be dropped from the program regardless of reason. Any unattended hours must be made up. The student must then reapply for admission and only upon approval by a nursing administrator and/or management will be approved for readmission on a case-by-case basis. "NO CALL + NO SHOW" equates one absence.

11. LPN students who receive a grade “C” or below at the mid-term point of NUR101 will be given an option to either withdraw from the program or must enter into agreement with the school by signing an acknowledgement of their continuation into NUR102. Neither option will entitle the student to any refund.

12. LPN students who complete NUR101 in probationary status have two years from the original date of enrollment to complete NUR102.

13. Tutoring will be provided to LPN students. The student must submit a request to the school and will require a pre-payment of $25 per hour in the form of cash, credit card, or cashier’s check. Tutor to be determined by administration and availability of faculty. Upon completion of the tutoring session, the student and faculty must sign specified document to attest to the successful completion of the session.

14. LPN Students who do not pass the final administered PN Exit Exam with a score of at least 850 or above will not be permitted to sit for the N-CLEX exam.

15. Students enrolled in the C.N.A. program that are absent in excess of sixteen (16) hours of combined theory, lab, and/or clinicals will be dropped from the program regardless of reason. The student must apply for readmission and will only be considered with appropriate recommendation from a member of the faculty. No call - NO SHOW (without the emergency reason, such as hospitalization due to an accident) equates to one absence.

• Course must be finished within one year from the date of registration.
• School reserves the right to limit the number of hours allowed in the labs for each student.
• Books and instructional material is subject to change without notice at the discretion of the instructor and the school.
• PCCTI is not liable for any mistakes, misprints, or errors made on the website, brochures or any other promotional material.
• PCCTI is not responsible for changes in eligibility criteria for certification by the respective vendor.
• Exams and/or any other promotional items, if applicable, are only valid for the first year from the start date of the first class.
• The school assists in clinical placement and career services. We do not guarantee placement in either a clinical and/or job. PCCTI does not make any claim(s) to guarantee clinical and/or job placement.
• PCCTI does not have a re-take policy.
• PCCTI reserves the right to cancel a class or classes due to acts of nature, instructor emergencies, and etcetera.

16. Graduates may affiliate with a variety of credentialing, certifying, and/or testing organizations. PCCTI is in no way directly affiliated with these organizations. The school does not control and is not responsible for changes in requirements, policy, and/or procedure on their behalf. Affirmative signature on the enrollment agreement waives a student’s right to seek restitution or any other actions against the school.

17. Electronic device (mobile phones, pagers, etc.) usage is prohibited in all classrooms. Students caught using electronic devices during class will be asked to leave class for the remaining class period. These hours may not be made up and will count towards the student's total number of hours absent. In case of withdraw, these hours will be counted as present and do not count towards any eligible refunds, if and where applicable.

18. Students are not permitted to use the internet and/or PCs during class time without the explicit permission of the instructor. Students not following this policy will be asked to leave class for the remaining class period. These hours may not be made up and will count towards the student's total number of hours absent. In case of withdrawal, these hours will be counted as present and do not count towards any eligible refunds, if and where applicable.

19. Students are not permitted to have food and/or beverage items in the classroom with the exception of bottled water.

20. Students are required to assist in keeping the school and property neat, orderly, and sanity. Students are expected to keep all areas clean, disposing of refuse properly and cleaning up after themselves. Food and beverages are strictly prohibited in the classrooms please use our designated cafeteria.

21. Absolutely no visitors, family members, and/or friends are permitted in the classrooms, cafeteria, and laboratories. These areas are for students only.

22. Taping of lectures is only allowed with the instructor's permission.

23. Do not leave personal items unattended; the school is not responsible for lost or stolen items. The school encourages students to label personal items, such as books, with their name.

24. Transportation to and from the school and cooperating clinical agencies must be the individual student's responsibility. Problems with transportation are not a valid excuse for missing or being late to class, lab, and/or clinicals.

Ultrasound Lab Policy

Effective August 18th, 2008 all students / graduates who would like to reserve lab time using the GE Logiq Pro 5 or the Acuson X128 the following rules are to be followed:

• A maximum of 4 hours per week is allotted in scanning time in the lab
• A total of 8 hours every two weeks is allowed for a 2 week session
• There must be a gap of 30 days before you are allowed to book the lab facilities again
• If for any reason you are unable to attend your scheduled lab session, you must contact the school in writing with a valid reason on why you are unable to attend your session. If this policy is not followed, you will be disqualified from any and all future scanning bookings.

Hours during the week that are available for scanning:

Monday-Thursday: 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Fridays: 10:00am - 5:00pm

Policies Applicable to Nursing Program

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Admission Process

• Meet with one of our Advisors or Administrative Counsellors
• Submit an LPN Application with the $50 non-refundable applicable fee
• Submit proof of completion of College-Level Anatomy & Physiology (within the last five years) with grade “C” or better, or current enrollment in A&P.
• Submit HS Diploma or GED
• Submit Official College transcripts, where applicable
• Valid CNA Certification
• Complete HESI preadmission exam (s) (80% required on all exams with two retakes allowed)
• Submit Medical Record and proof of personal medical insurance
• Submit personal essay (400-500 words—typed and double-spaced)
• Submit two letters of recommendation
• Interview with LPN Director / Faculty Committee
• Attend LPN Program Orientation
• Copy of State ID; SSN-Card; State ID; Drivers License; Permanent Resident Card
• Begin the program and pass
• Take the final Hesii Exit Exam and pass with minimum of 850 or above
• Take NCLEX licensure exam and pass
• Become an LPN

1. The "no refund" policy will apply once a student is beyond the mid-term point of the first semester N101.

2. Absences of students enrolled in the LPN program cannot exceed 24 hours of combined theory, lab, and/or clinicals and will be dropped from the program regardless of reason. Any unattended hours must be made up. The student must then reapply for addmission and only upon approval by a nursing administrator and/or management will be approved for readmission on a case-by-case basis. " NO CALL - NO SHOW " equates to one unexcused absence.

3. LPN students that are either:

• Receiving a grade "C" - 76% or below,
• Cannot continue program for personal or medical reasons

may withdraw from the program only up until the Mid-Term point of NUR101. The school will review the Enrollment Agreement at that time. The student will be responsible for 40% of total tuition, books received (non-returnable), and the $200 registration fee.

Students who choose to continue in the Nursing Program after the student has been given an option to withdraw at the mid-term point of NUR101 due to low grades, must sign a document with the Nursing Administrator and the school, waiving any and all rights for any refund or any re-considerations of any kind.

4. Nursing students wishing to change their class schedule will be charged $200 administration fee, each time they change their class schedule.

5. It is mandatory for all nursing students to purchase the student liability insurance in order to participate in the clinicals.

6. LPN students who complete NUR101 in probationary status have two years from the original date of enrollment to complete NUR102.

7. Tutoring will be provided to LPN students. The student must submit a request to the school and will require a pre-payment of $25 per hour in the form of cash, credit card, or cashier's check. Tutor to be determined by administration and availability of faculty. Upon completion of the tutoring session, the student and faculty must sign specified document to attest to the successful completion of the session.

8. LPN Students who do not pass the final administered PN Exit Exam with a score of at least 850 or above will not be permitted to sit for the N-CLEX exam.

9. Students enrolled in the C.N.A. program that are absent in excess of sixteen (16) hours of combined theory, lab, and/or clinicals will be dropped from the program regardless of reason. The student must apply for readmission and will only be considered with appropriate recommendation from a member of the faculty.

10. All absences regarding clinicals and/or labs must be made up to attain applicable objectives. Forms will be submitted to students by appropriate faculty. A fee of $25 per hour will apply. This fee applies whether student is part of instructors regularly scheduled clinical or lab hours as well as for extra days the instructor must be in attendance in order for the student to make up applicable absences. Credit will not be given for the make up session until successful completion is ensured.

11. The LPN Student Handbook is an addendum to this agreement. LPN Students must refer to their program handbooks for additional policies and procedures. All policies and procedures contained therein have been implemented and must be adhered to.

12. All schedules are subject to change without notice.

• a. Course must be finished within one year from the date of registration.
• b. School reserves the right to limit the number of hours allowed in the labs for each student.
• c. Books and instructional material is subject to change without notice at the discretion of the instructor and the school.
• d. PCCTI is not liable for any mistakes, misprints, or errors made on the website, brochures or any other promotional material.
• e. PCCTI is not responsible for changes in eligibility criteria for certification by the respective vendor.
• f. Exams and/or any other promotional items, if applicable, are only valid for the first year from the start date of the first class.
• g. The school assists in clinical placement and career services. We do not guarantee placement in either a clinical and/or job. PCCTI does not make any claim(s) to guarantee clinical and/or job placement.
• i. PCCTI does not have a re-take policy. Course registered for is allowed only once.
• j. PCCTI reserves the right to cancel a class or classes due to acts of nature, instructor emergencies, and etc.

Graduates may affiliate with a variety of credentialing, certifying, and/or testing organizations. PCCTI is in no way directly affiliated with these organizations. The school does not control and is not responsible for changes in requirements, policy, and/or procedure on their behalf. Affirmative signature on the enrollment agreement waives a student’s right to seek restitution or any other actions against the school.

Electronic device (mobile phones, pagers, etc.) usage is prohibited in all classrooms. Students caught using electronic devices during class will be asked to leave class for the remaining class period. These hours may not be made up and will count towards the student’s total number of hours absent. In case of withdraw, these hours will be counted as present and do not count towards any eligible refunds, if and where applicable.

Students are not permitted to use the internet and/or PC’s during class time without the explicit permission of the instructor. Students not following this policy will be asked to leave class for the remaining class period. These hours may not be made up and will count towards the student’s total number of hours absent. In case of withdraw, these hours will be counted as present and do not count towards any eligible refunds, if and where applicable.

Students are not permitted to have food and/or beverage items in the classroom with the exception of bottled water.

Students are expected to act mature and keep the school and property neat, orderly, and report any incidents/accidents to staff. Students are expected to keep all areas clean, disposing of refuse properly and cleaning up after themselves.

Absolutely no visitors, family members, children, and/or friends are permitted in the classrooms, cafeteria, and laboratories.

Taping of lectures is only allowed with the instructor’s permission.

Do not leave personal items unattended; the school is not responsible for lost or stolen items. The school encourages students to label personal items, such as books, with their name.

Transportation to and from the school and cooperating clinical agencies must be the individual student’s responsibility. Problems with transportation are not a valid excuse for missing or being late to class, lab, and/or clinicals.

LPN Exit Examination Policy

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The HESI Exit Exam is a comprehensive online exam that uses the same test blueprint as the National Council of State Boards of Nursing for the NCLEX-PN. As a result, the HESI Exam is one of the most accurate NCLEX-PN preparation exams available. The HESI Exit Exam has proven statistically to be an excellent predictor for success in the NCLEX-PN examination.

AT the completion of the PCCTI Licensed Practical Nurse course of studies, the student is required to take the HESI Exit Examination and pass with a score of 850. When the student successfully passes the exam he/she is certified by the school to take the NCLEX-PN examination.

Students who do not pass the exam with a score of at least 850 may retake the exam within two weeks. Students who fail to pass the exam on the second attempt may enlist and complete an LPN review course approved by the school. Upon completion of the review course, the student is eligible to retake the HESI Exit examination for the final time. Students who fail to pass the examination after three attempts will have to retake the course of studies (complete program) in order to sit for the HESI Exit again. Upon successful completion of the exam with a score of 850 or more they will become eligible to sit for the NCLEX-PN examination. The student who retakes the complete course of studies is eligible for a 25% discount.

Test Taking Policy

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• The candidate will not take the following types of personal items into the testing room: cellular phones, hand-held computers / personal digital assistants (PDAs) or other electronic devices, pagers, watches, wallets, purses, hats, bags, coats, books. Studying is not allowed in the testing room.
• Cellular phones, pagers and other electronic devices must be turned off prior to placing them with testing administrator. Testing center and or the school is not responsible for lost, stolen or misplaced personal items.
• The administrator will log the candidate into the assigned workstation, verify that the candidate is taking the intended exam and start the exam. The candidate will sit in his assigned seat. The candidate must understand that eating, drinking, smoking, chewing gum and making noise that creates a disturbance for other candidates are prohibited during the exam.
• The candidate will not talk to other candidates or refer to their screens, testing materials, or written notes.
• The administrator will monitor the candidate continuously while the candidate is taking his exam. The session may be videotaped or otherwise recorded for security or other purposes.
• If the candidate experiences problems that affect his ability to take the exam, he should notify the administrator immediately.
• The administrator cannot answer questions related to exam content.
• Break policies are established by the exam sponsor. Some exams may include scheduled breaks, and instructions will appear on the computer screen at the appropriate time; whether or not the exam timer stops depends on the sponsor’s policy. If the candidate takes a break at any other time, the exam timer will not be stopped. The administrator will set the candidate's workstation to the break mode, and the candidate will take his ID with him when he leaves the room. The administrator will check the candidate's ID before the candidate returns to his seat and will then restart the candidate's exam.
• Only one five minute break is allowed during the HESI exit examination
• Leaving the premises without notifying staff or for more than 5 minutes during the exam will be considered a walk out and counted as failure for that attempt
• After the exam ends, the candidate will ensure his exam has ended properly and approach the administrator.
• It is expressly prohibited to disclose, publish, reproduce, or transmit any part of this exam in any form, by any means, verbal or written, for any purpose, without the express written permission of the certifying organization. Violation may result in civil or criminal prosecution.
• The candidate will not copy questions and or answers, attempt to take them out of the testing area, or share them with other candidates. If the candidate has a concern about a test question, he should see the administrator.
• The candidate will conduct himself in a civil manner at all times when on the premises of this testing center. Exhibiting abusive behavior towards the Test Center Administrator, or any other staff member of this facility, may result in criminal prosecution.
• The candidate has reviewed the above test center regulations and fully understands them. The candidate understands that if he fails to comply with the above regulations, the candidate's test will be forfeited, he will not be eligible to receive a refund, and could be permanently ineligible for further testing.

Grading

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• A 92%-to-100%
• B 84%-to-91%
• C 76%-to-83%
• D 70%-to-75%
• F 0-to-69%

Expectant Mothers Policy

Students who are pregnant or become pregnant during the duration of the course they are registered for must provide clearance from their doctor in writing. This information must be disclosed to the school due to the nature of the training programs and internship/externship requirements. The ability to perform in strenuous activities during theory, labs and/or clinicals is required. If a student should become pregnant during enrollment, the doctor’s clearance must be given at the earliest point available. The student bears the responsibility of the welfare for themselves and their child and cannot hold the school, clinical site, or other affiliates to any liability whatsoever. The school, clinicals, sites, and/or other affiliates will not be held liable due to the student negligence or non-disclosure regarding pregnancy and/or the state of health.

Leave of Absence (LOA)

Any student wishing to take a leave of absence must submit a written request that includes:

• Anticipated date of return on the LOA form.
• Student signature

Leave of absence can not exceed 180 calendar days.

All LOA requests should be submitted to:
PCCTI IT & Healthcare
2021 Midwest Rd Suite 300
Oak Brook IL 60523
OR
info@pccti.com

The school reserves the right to cancel any student’s enrollment on the basis of misconduct, misbehavior and refusal to abide by the policy of the institute and retain the tuition fee for the percentage of the classes attended plus ten percent of tuition of the entire package and other instructional charges. If any exams are included in the package, upon cancellation there will be no monetary compensation or refund on exam fees, as they are included in the package as a part of incentive.

Complaints

Complaints against the school shall be registered with the Illinois State Board of Education by sending a letter to the following addresses:

Illinois State Board of Education
Private Business and Vocational School
100 North First Street
Springfield, IL 62777-0001
217-782-0736

Illinois State Board of Education
Private Business and Vocational School
100 West Randolph Street, Suite 14-300
Chicago, IL 60601-3407
312-814-3517

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Policies Applicable to DMS and Adult Echocardiography

PCCTI does not guarantee nor imply a guarantee of clinical externship and/or job placement. PCCTI staff will work with students to the best of our abilities to provide assistance in these areas.

Upon completion of either the Diagnostic Medical Sonography or the Echocardiography course, graduates will be offered clinical rotations consisting of approximately 125 hours (unpaid). These clinical rotations may be one of the following three options:

• 1. Clinical Setting - Doctor's office, Clinic, or Mobile Ultrasound Company
• 2. Hospital Setting - Radiology, Ultrasound, or Cardiology department of a hospital
• 3. In-House - at PCCTI scanning under an ARDMS or CCI Registered Technician. Scanning will be completed on volunteers, current students, and/or family and friends of attendees. Participants will be issued a signed certificate upon completion denoting number of hours completed.

These clinicals will be structured as observation of and eventually participation in scanning activities. Available hours and days for Clinical and Hospital rotations are at the sole discretion of the facility. Participants must abide by all protocols, procedures, rules, and regulations of the site in conjunction with those of PCCTI. Participants who decline any opportunity or are a "no show" on any day of rotation will be immediately disqualified from any and all clinical rotation activity at PCCTI.

PCCTI would like to inform that registry organizations, as pertinent to the Sonography programs, operate independently from the educational institution. Graduates may work towards registry through either Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) and/or American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS). Registry requirements may be changed at any time without notice as per CCI and ARDMS requirements. Graduates seeking ARDMS registry must have one of the following: 1) an Associates degree in an Allied Health-related field; or 2) U.S. Equivalency of a Bachelors degree in any field of study; or 3) have successfully obtained credentials from CCI. These registry requirements are that of ARDMS and not PCCTI. Approval to participate in registry examinations with CCI and ARDMS are at the sole discretion of the organizations. PCCTI does not have any governance over changes in requirements.

* For full registry information, go to http://www.ardms.org and http://www.cci-online.org

PCCTI is not liable for any requirement changes made by ARDMS/CCI for registry purposes.

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Expectant Mothers Policy

Students who are pregnant or become pregnant during the duration of the course they are registered for must provide clearance from their doctor in writing. This information must be disclosed to the school due to the nature of the training programs and internship/externship requirements. The ability to perform in strenuous activities during theory, labs and/or clinicals is required. If a student should become pregnant during enrollment, the doctor’s clearance must be given at the earliest point available. The student bears the responsibility of the welfare for themselves and their child and cannot hold the school, clinical site, or other affiliates to any liability whatsoever. The school, clinicals, sites, and/or other affiliates will not be held liable due to the student negligence or non-disclosure regarding pregnancy and/or the state of health.