ADMISSIONS

PREREQUISITES

The following are requirements that are needed in order to attend PCCTI IT & Healthcare.

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.*
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• We accept High School students for C.N.A.

ADMISSION PROCESS

• 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 the successful enrollment and the reservation of the seat in the class all of the students without any exceptions must complete the following prerequisites. All of the necessary paperwork, financial requirements and all of the present course prerequisites. 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. PCCTI has a Zero Tolerance policy regarding the school policy rules and regulations implemented for students. No exceptions of any kind are permissible.
• Registration Process: After all the prerequisites are met for the course(s) being registered, student is required to fill out all of the necessary documents. The paperwork includes but is not limited to the following documents: course registration, enrollment agreement, transcripts (if applicable).
• 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 considered enrolled until the enrollment agreement has been signed and deposit is made.

TYPES OF PAYMENT

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.

ADMISSIONS FOR STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

Students who need special accommodations can call the office at 630-705-9999 and speak with a Training Manager to discuss such alterations.

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, stated in the enrollment agreement and available on www.pccti.com.

TUITION COSTS

Please refer to the course description for tuition information.
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. For LPN classes, $75 application fee is non-refundable.

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. Students can choose day, evening or weekend courses.

HOLIDAYS

PCCTI will be closed on:

• Easter
• Independence Day
• Memorial Day
• Labor Day
• Christmas
• New Years

Download the calendars for 2009, 2010 and 2011 (Adobe Acrobat Reader required to view the calendars)

CLASSROOM

Each classroom is equipped with all necessary materials for proper instruction. Each classroom has a computer station for each student, LCD projectors, flip charts, and instructional board.

MEDICAL LABS

Medical labs have ultrasound machines, EKG machines, holter equipment, hospital beds, examination table, phlebotomy chairs and equipment, wheel chairs, upright scales, medication carts, human skeleton, mannequins, esthetic arms, other necessary medical equipment, and more.

GRADING

All grading scales to pass the class are on a fixed grading scale

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

A student must receive a 76% or higher to pass the class. For LPN, a student must receive a 84% or above to pass the class.

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 & Healthcare 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 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 as credit hours. For further information, please call 630-705-9999.

MAKE-UP WORK

Students who have missed a significant amount of classes, and have shown proof of an acceptable circumstance in writing, may be able to make up the work that he or she has missed. It is the responsibility of the student to approach the instructor on the matter whether before or after the absence as occurred. For each day of the excused absence, a student is permitted one day of class in which to complete any assignments. Any worked completed outside of this timeframe is not acceptable under any circumstance.

SCHOOL POLICIES

SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS POLICY

Successful completion of PCCTI's programs is 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.

QUANTITATIVE STANDARDS

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

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

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 performing 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
17. Disruptive or unprofessional classroom or clinical behavior is not permitted and may result in removal from the class or clinical for the remaining time. Should inappropriate behavior occur, a misconduct report will be submitted by the instructor and will remain in the student's permanent file. In case of withdrawal, these hours will be counted as completed and the student will not be eligible for tuition reimbursement for any unexcused hours of absence.
18. PCCTI reserves the right to terminate any student's enrollment on the basis of misconduct, misbehavior, or refusal to abide by institutional policies. Should a student be dismissed from the program due to unprofessional behavior, PCCTI will retain the tuition fee for the percentage of classes attended plus ten percent of the total tuition and will not provide reimbursement for any previous fees (application, registration, books, etc).
19. A student who fails to maintain satisfactory progress, misses classes without notice, violates safety regulations, interferes with other students' work, is disruptive, obscene, disrespectful, unprofessional, under the influence of alcohol or drugs, is impolite, offensive, discourteous to any faculty member, staff, or management, or does not make timely tuition payments, is subject to immediate termination and refund if any will apply as per policy stated in the enrollment agreement.
20. Students are expected to arrive on time for each theory and scheduled clinical session. Students who demonstrate blatant disregard for these standards despite one oral and one written warning will be subject to termination from the program.
21. Students are expected to neither receive nor give assistance on class assignments or examinations unless previously approved by the professor. Cheating, plagiarism, copying and any other behavior that is contrary to PCCTI standards will not be tolerated. Any students found guilty of committing such offenses will be given a warning for the first offense and a misconduct report will be submitted by the instructor and will remain in the student's permanent file. Should a second breach in academic integrity occur, the student will receive an ''F'' in the course and will be immediately withdrawn from program. It is the student's responsibility to be familiar with the academic integrity policies.
22. Usage of electronic devices such as mobile phones, pagers, iPods, CD players, etc. is prohibited in all classrooms. Students using electronic devices during class will be asked to leave class for the remaining time. These hours may not be made up and will count towards the student's total number of hours absent and are considered an unexcused absence. A misconduct report regarding the usage of electronic devices will be submitted by the instructor and will remain in the student's permanent file. In the case of withdrawal, these hours will be counted as completed and the student will not be eligible for tuition reimbursement for any unexcused hours of absence.
23. Students are not permitted to use the internet or computers during class time without the explicit permission of instructor. Students are prohibited from using computers for personal purposes (e.g. facebook, myspace, twitter, shopping, personal email, etc) at anytime. Students using computers inappropriately will be asked to leave class for the remaining time. These hours may not be made up and will count towards the student's total number of hours absent and are considered an unexcused absence. A misconduct report regarding the inappropriate usage of computers will be submitted by the instructor and will remain in the student's permanent file. In the case of withdrawal, these hours will be counted as completed and the student will not be eligible for tuition reimbursement for any unexcused hours of absence.
24. Students are not permitted to have food and/or beverages in the classrooms and labs with the exception of bottled water.
25. Students are required to assist in keeping PCCTI neat, orderly, and sanitary. Students are expected to keep all areas clean, dispose of trash properly, and pick up after themselves at all times.
26. Absolutely no visitors, family members, or friends are permitted in the classrooms, cafeteria, and laboratories. These areas are for students only.
27. Recording devices are allowed for taping of lecture only with the instructor/'s permission.
28. Do not leave personal items unattended. PCCTI is not responsible for lost or stolen items. PCCTI encourages students to label personal items, such as books, with their name.
29. Transportation to and from PCCTI and clinical locations is the individual responsibility of the student. Problems with transportation are not a valid excuse for missing or being late to class, lab, or clinical. Absences related to transportation issues will be unexcused.
30. A student who is pregnant or becomes pregnant during the duration of the program must provide written permission from her physician stating that she is medically fit to continue in the program. Information regarding pregnancy must be disclosed to PCCTI due to the nature of the training program and internship/externship requirements. The ability to perform strenuous activities during theory, labs, and clinical is required. If a student should become pregnant during enrollment, the physician's approval must be received by PCCTI at the earliest point available. The student bears the responsibility of the welfare of herself and her child and cannot hold PCCTI, the clinical site, or other affiliates to any liability whatsoever. PCCTI, the clinical sites, and other affiliates will not be held liable due to student negligence or nondisclosure regarding pregnancy and/or state of health.

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.

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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

Students must submit a request in writing to the Administrative Office to access copies of their records during business hours. Students may not access other students' 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

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

GRIEVANCE POLICY

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.

SEXUAL HARASSMENT

The courts have determined that sexual harassment is a form of discrimination under Title VII of U.S. Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended in 1991.

Policy Statement

It is the responsibility of each individual employee and program participant to refrain form sexual harassment, and it is the right of each individual employee and program participant to work in an environment free from sexual harassment.

Definition of Sexual Harassment

According to the Illinois Human Rights Act, sexual harassment is defined as:

Any unwelcome sexual advances or requests for sexual favors or any conduct of a sexual nature when

1. submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a term of condition of individual's employment.
2. submissions to or rejection of such conduct by an individual is used as the basis for employment decisions affecting such individual, or
3. such conduct has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with an individual's work performance or creating an intimidanting, hostile, or offensive working environment.

Other conduct commonly considered to be sexual harassment includes:

• Verbal: Sexual innuendos, suggestive comments, insults, humor and jokes about sex, anatomy - or gender - specific traits, sexual proposition, threats, repeated request for dates, or statements about other employees, even outside of their presence, of a sexual nature.
• Non-verbal: Suggestive or insulting sounds (whistling), leering, obscene gestures, sexually suggestive bodily gestures, "catcalls", "smacking" or "kissing" noises.
• Visual: Posters, signs, pin-ups or slogans of a sexual nature.
• Physical: Touching, unwelcome hugging or kissing, pinching, brushing the body, coerced sexual intercourse, or actual assault.

Sexual harassment most frequently involves a man harassing a woman. Hower, it can also involve a woman harassing a man or harassment between members of the same gender.

The most severe and overt forms of sexual harassment are easier to determine. On the other end of spectrum, some sexual harassment is more subtle and depends to some extent on individual perception and interpretation. The trend in the courts is to assess sexual harassment by a standard of what would offend a "reasonable woman" or a "reasonable man", depending on the gender of the alleged victim.

An example of the most subtle form of sexual harassment is the use of endearments. The use of terms such as "honey", "darling" and "sweetheart" is objectionable to many women who believe that these terms undetermine their authority and their ability to deal with men on an equal and professional level.

Another example is the use of a compliment that could potentially be interpreted as sexual in nature. Below are three statements that might be made about the appearance of a woman in the workplace:

"That's an attractive dress you have on."

"That's an attractive dress. It really looks good on you."

"That's an attractive dress. You really fill it out well."

The first statement appears to be simply a compliment. The last is the most likely to be perceived as sexual harassment, depending on individual perceptions and values. To avoid the possibility of offending an employee, it is best to follow a course of conduct above reproach, or to em on the side of caution.

Responsibility of Individual Employees or Program Participants

Each individual employee or program participant has the responsibility to refrain from sexual harassment in the workplace.

An individual or program participant who sexually harasses a program participant or fellow program participant is, of course, liable for his or her individual conduct.

The harassing employee or program participant will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including discharge or dismissal from the program in accordance with program policy.

Responsibility of Supervisory Personnel

Each supervisor is responsible for maintaining the workplace and program environment free of sexual harassment. This is accomplished by promoting a professional environment and by dealing with sexual harassment as with all other forms of employee and program participant misconduct.

The courts have found that organizations as well as supervisors can be held liable for damages related to sexual harassment by a manager, supervisor, employee, or third party (an individual who is not an employee or program participant but does business with an organization, such as a contractor, student, client, or speaker).

Liability is either based on an organization's responsibility to maintain a certain level of order and discipline, or on the coordinator or director acting as an agent of the organization or program. As such, the coordinator/director must act quicly and responsibility not only to minimize their own liability but also that of the agency or program.

Specifically, a coordinator or director must address an observed incident of sexual harassment or a complaint, with seriousness, take prompt action to investigate it, report it and end it, implement appropriate disciplinary action, and observe strict confidentiality. This also applies to cases where an employee or program participant tells the supervisor about behavior considered sexual harassment but does not want to make a formal complaint.

In addition, the director must ensure that no retailation will result against an employee or program participant making a sexual harassment complaint.

Procedures for Filing a Compliant

An employee or program participant who either observes of sexual harassment should deal with the incident(s) as directly and firmly as possible by clearly communicating her/his position to the supervisor or program coordinator, and offending employee. It is not necesarry for sexual harassment to be directed at the person making the complaint.

The following steps may also be taken: document or record each incident (what was said or done, the date, the time, and the place). Documentation can be stregthened by written records such as letters, notes, memos, emails, and telephone messages.

No one making complaint will be retailed against even if a complaint made in good faith cannot be substantiated. In addition, any witness will be protected from retaliation

The process of making a complaint about sexual harassment falls into several stages.

• Formal Written Complaint. An employee or program participant may also report incidents of sexual harassment directly to the Vice President of Operation. The Vice President of Operation will counsel the reporting employee or program participant and be available to assist with filing a formal complaint. The Director will fully investigate the complaint, and advise the complaintant and the alleged harasser of the results of the investigation.
• Resolution Outside Department. It is hoped that most sexual harassment complaints and incidents can be resolved within an agency. However, an employee has the right to contact the Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) or the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) about filing a formal complaint. An IDHR complaint must be filed within 180 days, complaint with the EEOC must be filed within 300 days.

An employee or program participant who is suddenly transferred to a lower paying job or passed over for promotion, after filing a complaint with IDHR or EEOC, may file a retaliation charge, also due within 180 days (IDHR) or 300 days (EEOC) of the alleged retaliation.

An employee or program participant who has been physically harassed or threatened while on the job or while participating in the program may also have grounds for criminal charges of assault and battery.

False and Frivolous Complaints

False and Frivolous charges refer to cases where the accuser is using a sexual harassment complaint to accomplish some end other than stopping sexual harassment. It does not refer to charges made in good faith which cannot be proven. Given the seriousness of the consequences for the accused, a false and frivolous charge is a severe offense than can itself result in disciplinary action.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ASSURANCE STATEMENT

It is the policy of PCCTI to comply with Section 188 of the Workforce Investment Act of 1988 (WIA), which prohibits discrimination against all individuals in the United States on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, and against beneficiaries on the basis of either citizenship/status as a lawfully admitted immigrant authorized to work in the United States;

PCCTI complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended which prohibits discrimination on the bases of race, color and national origin;

PCCTI complies with The American with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, which prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities;

PCCTI complies with Section 188 of the WIA also provides that person with disabilities must be provided with reasonable accomodations and modifications for their disabilities. The section also requires that individualswith disabilities be given services alongside (not segregated from) people without disabilities, unless the program or activity providing services performs an individualized assesment of a particular individual with a disability and concludes that the individual needs special, segregated services.

PCCTI employee only complies with The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1975, as amended, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of age;

PCCTI is an "equal opportunity employer" and "auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities".

ATTENDANCE POLICY IS APPLICABLE TO ALL PROGRAMS OFFERED AT PCCTI

• 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 not be permitted in class / lab / clinical until the first break.
• Unexcused tardiness of three times will be counted for one absence
• Students are expected to stay until 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 address the poor attendance
• Absences of 20% or more from the entire course duration may result in expulsion from class and enrollment cancellation. Every student case is reviewed on individual case.

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 ABSENSE (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 cannot 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
• Fax: (630) 705-1422

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.

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 cannot 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

1. The school shall, when a student gives notice of cancellation, provide a refund in the amount of at least the following:
2. When notice of cancellation is given before midnight of the fifth business day after the date of enrollment but prior to the first day of class, all application-registration fees, tuition, and any other charges shall be refunded to the student;
3. When notice of cancellation is given after midnight of the fifth business day following acceptance but prior to the close of business on the student's first day of class attendance, the school will retain/not refund the application-registration fee which may not exceed $150 or 50% of the cost of tuition, whichever is less;
4. When notice of cancellation is given after the student's completion of the first day of class attendance, but prior to the student's completion of 5% of the course of instruction, the school will retain/not refund the application-registration fee, an amount not to exceed 10% of the tuition and other instructional charges or $300, whichever is less.
5. When a student has completed in excess of 5% of the course of instruction the school will retain/not refund the application-registration fee but shall refund a part of the tuition and other instructional charges as follows:
1. After 5% of the course of instruction, but within the first 4 weeks of classes the school will refund 80% of the tuition;
2. During the first 25% of the course, the school will refund 55% of the tuition;
3. During the second 25% of the course the school will refund 30% of the tuition;
4. In cases of withdrawal after 50% of the course, there will be no refund of tuition.
6. The school will refund any book and materials fees when: (a) the book and materials are returned to the school unmarked; and (b) the student has provided the school with a notice of cancellation.
7. Applicants not accepted by the school shall receive a refund of all tuition and fees paid within 30 calendar days after the determination of non-acceptance is made.
8. The school shall mail a written acknowledgement of a student's cancellation or written withdrawal to the student within 15 calendar days of the date of notification. Such written acknowledgement is not necessary if a refund has been mailed to the student within the 15 calendar days.
9. All student refunds shall be made by the school within 30 calendar days from the date of receipt of the student's cancellation.
10. The school shall refund all of the investments in any of the following circumstances:
1. the school did not provide the prospective student with a copy of the student's valid enrollment agreement and a current catalog or bulletin;
2. the school cancels or discontinues the course of instruction in which the student has enrolled;
3. the school fails to conduct classes on days or times scheduled, detrimentally affecting the student.

REQUEST FOR TRANSCRIPT OR CERTIFICATE

A written request, dated and signed is required from the student to release the transcript or certificate. No other form of communication will be entertained. For second request, a $5 fee will be charged.

DRUG TESTING POLICY

All students enrolling in PCCTI's healthcare courses are required to complete a 10-Panel Drug Screening Urinalysis. Students must do the urinalysis through PCCTI's approved vendor of www.CertifiedBackground.com. At the time of enrollment, the student will receive an Instruction Card as well as the Forensic Drug Testing & Control Form. Students must follow the specific instructions as required by www.CertifiedBackground.com. Results will only be available to the school for students which follow the steps outlined in the instructions provided.

The drug testing requires a fee which is to be paid directly to www.CertifiedBackground.com. PCCTI is in no way liable for any fees or charges associated with attaining this or any prerequisites. The test must be completed within two weeks of registration and/or prior to the start date of the class whichever is first. Complete tests are those for which the results have been received by the school and are negative.

Students who do not pass the drug screening may transfer to a future program. However, they must wait a minimum of 90-days prior to the start of the next class. The sequential drug test must be completed after the 90-day waiting period and two weeks prior to the start date of the class.

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

ADMISSION PROCESS

• Meet with one of our Advisors or Administrative Counselors
• Submit an LPN Application with the $75 non-refundable applicable fee
• Submit proof of completion of College-Level Anatomy & Physiology (within the last five years) with grade ''B'' or better.
• Submit HS Diploma or GED
• Submit Official College transcripts, where applicable
• Valid CNA Certification
• Current CPR/BLS Card.
• Pass Certified Background and sanction check from www.certifiedbackground.com (1-888-723-4263 x7142)
• Proof and clearance of 10 panel drug screening from www.castlebranch.com (1-888-723-4263 x7142)
• Proof of Immunizations/Titers: MMRV, Hepatitis B, Tetanus up to date.
• Current PPD/TB Test up to date.
• Current Physical.
• 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 900 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 16 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 to one unexcused absence.
3. At midterm of Nursing 101, approximately 90 days into the LPN program, student progress in clinical and theory will be evaluated and all grades will be reviewed. Any LPN student whose grade average falls below an 84% will fail the course and be withdrawn from the program. Any LPN student deemed unsatisfactory in clinical for failing to meet minimum clinical standards will fail both clinical and theory and be withdrawn from the program. The students withdrawn from the program at this time will be responsible for the tuition cost of $6,000 and any additional expenses incurred to this point (e.g. books), as per school refund policy.
4. LPN students that are either:
   1. Receiving a grade "C" - 76% or below,
   2. 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.
5. 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.
6. Nursing students wishing to change their class schedule will be charged $200 administration fee prior to the transfer, each time they change their class schedule.
7. It is mandatory for all nursing students to purchase the student liability insurance in order to participate in the clinicals.
8. LPN students who complete NUR101 in probationary status have two years from the original date of enrollment to complete NUR102.
9. Tutoring will be provided to LPN students. The student must submit a request to the school and will require a pre-payment of $35 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.
10. LPN Students who do not pass the final administered HESI Exit Exam with a score of at least 900 or above will not be permitted to sit for the N-CLEX exam.
11. 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 $35 per hour will be applicable. Payment is required by the student prior to scheduling the make-up for clinical and/or lab. 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.
12. 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.
13. The following policy will go in effect for any students who enroll on or after March 1st, 2009. Students who do not successfully complete and pass either Nursing 101 or Nursing 102 must retake the entire semester again and successfully pass. Students will, however, be eligible for a 25% tuition discount on the semester when reapplying for enrollment.
14. All schedules are subject to change without notice.
    1. School reserves the right to limit the number of hours allowed in the labs for each student.
    2. Books and instructional material is subject to change without notice at the discretion of the instructor and the school.
    3. PCCTI is not liable for any mistakes, misprints, or errors made on the website, brochures or any other promotional material.
    4. PCCTI is not responsible for changes in eligibility criteria for certification by the respective vendor.
    5. Exams and/or any other promotional items, if applicable, are only valid for the first year from the start date of the first class.
    6. 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.
    7. PCCTI does not have a re-take policy. Students who fail the course and wish to re-take it must re-register and pay the full tuition.
    8. PCCTI reserves the right to cancel a class or classes due to acts of nature, instructor emergencies, and etc.
    9. PCCTI reserves the right to alter any policy at any given point in time and effective immediately upon change.
15. 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.
16. 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.
17. 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.
18. Students are not permitted to have food and/or beverage items in the classroom with the exception of bottled water.
19. 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.
20. Absolutely no visitors, family members, children, and/or friends are permitted in the classrooms, cafeteria, and laboratories.
21. Taping of lectures is only allowed with the instructor's permission.
22. 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.
23. 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

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 900. 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 900 can only retake the exam after successfully completing the LPN review course approved by the school. Student must present the original completion certificate of the review course to be eligible to retake the HESI Exit Exam. Students who fail to pass the examination after 2 attempts will have to retake the course of studies (complete program) in order to sit for the HESI Exit Exam again. Upon the successful completion of the exam with a score of 900 or more students 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

• 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

The following grade scale is for all courses offered at PCCTI

All grading scales to pass the class are on a fixed grading scale

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

A student must receive a 76% or higher to pass the class. For LPN, a student must receive a 84% or above to pass the class.

Courses in the nursing program are taken in sequential order. This means that all of the required courses as listed for a specific semester must be completed with a grade of ''B'' or better before the next nursing course can be taken.

Exam grades, module grades and semester averages will be recorded to 1 decimal point, e.g. 83.6 = 83.6 and 83.2 = 83.2. Final exam grades will be rounded to the nearest whole number, e.g. 83.6 = 84 and 83.2 = 83.

HESI SPECIALTY EXAMS

In Nursing 101, students will take a HESI Fundamentals Specialty Exam. The cumulative grade (percentage) of the Fundamentals exam will count for 40% of the Nursing 101 semester grade.

In Nursing 102, students will take five HESI Specialty exams. The exams to be administered are Psychology/Mental Health, Medical Surgical, Maternity, Pediatrics, and Pharmacology. The total average of all five exams will account for 50% of the Nursing 102 semester grade.

Students must take the HESI Specialty and Exit examinations on the scheduled days. The class is allowed one (1) hour to complete the exam. Students which do not take the HESI exam on the scheduled day must provide the school with verification of emergency such as doctor's note, obituary, or etcetera.

FINAL COURSE GRADE POLICY NUR 101, NUR 102

In all NUR courses, a final course grade must be a 84.0% or better. (Prerequisite for admission to subsequent Nursing courses.) A final course grade of 83.99% or below in any NUR course will preclude continuance in the Nursing Program. The clinical grade is determined as stated in the Criteria for Effective Clinical Performance.

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 900. Students are allowed up to three and one-half hours (210 minutes) to complete the HESI Exit exam. 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 900 on their first attempt can only retake the exam after successfully completing the LPN review course approved by the school. The student must present the original completion certificate of the review course to be eligible to retake the HESI Exit Exam. Students who fail to pass the examination after 2 attempts will have to retake the course of studies (complete program) in order to sit for the HESI Exit Exam again. Upon the successful completion of the exam with a score of 900 or more students 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.

NUR 101, NUR 102

The passing grade for NUR 101 and NUR 102 is ''B'' or better. The student will not be allowed to continue in the nursing sequence or to graduate, unless ''B'' or better is obtained in all nursing courses. A final course grade of ''C'', ''D'' or ''F'' in any NUR course precludes continuance in the Nursing Program.

The minimum GPA for the nursing program is 3.0. Students must maintain a grade of 84% or better throughout the program.

CLINICAL EVALUATION

Clinical evaluation related to nursing theory is evaluated and graded as ''Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory.'' A student who earns a grade of "Unsatisfactory" in clinical performance, regardless of the theory grade, will fail the course. Students are expected to be able to perform skills satisfactorily in the lab before that skill is performed in the clinical setting. Module lab skill exams are conducted throughout the nursing program. Students who are unsuccessful in their first attempt to pass a module skill exam will be permitted to retest only once. At the retest, a second faculty member will be in attendance. The retest must be completed within two weeks. If the student does not safely and competently perform the nursing skill after the retest, this unsatisfactory clinical performance results in a clinical failure. Clinical performance is evaluated by measuring the student's ability to meet the stated lab and clinical objectives related to each module as well as those continuing abilities listed in the ''Criteria for Effective Clinical Performance.'' Students are apprised of their progress on an ongoing basis through discussion and written and/or oral evaluation reports.

UNETHICAL OR UNSAFE PERFORMANCE

Incidents in the clinical setting involving a serious breach of safety or ethics may be cause for immediate dismissal from the Nursing Program. The decision to dismiss a student would be made by the full time faculty and those part time faculties that have supervised the student. The final decision will be made by the nursing administrator and vice president of operations.

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 assisted with 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.

As per HIPAA & OSHA policies students are prohibited to discuss or share any information with their classmates in regards to the individual clinical site assigned to them without a written permission from the school & the clinical site.

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. It is the student's sole responsibility to determine under which criteria they qualify to take the registry exam with ARDMS or CCI.

• * 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.

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