2015 Campus Catalog - Nevada Career Institute
2015 Campus Catalog Campus Address 3231 North Decatur Boulevard, Suite 201, Las Vegas, Nevada 89130 Phone: (702) 893-3300 Fax: (702) 893-3881 www.nevadacareerinstitute.com Publication Date: October 2015 Property of Nevada Career Institute iii
TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL INFORMATION .1 HISTORY OF NEVADA CAREER INSTITUTE . 1 STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP . 1 CAMPUS LOCATIONS . 2 MISSION STATEMENT . 2 ACCREDITATION AND APPROVALS . 3 FACILITIES . 4 EQUIPMENT FOR EACH PROGRAM OF STUDY . 4 Massage Therapy . 4 Medical Assisting . 4 Medical Insurance Biller and Coder . 4 Surgical Technology . 5 Practical Nursing. 5 ACADEMIC CALENDAR .5 POLICY AND PROGRAM CHANGES/GENERAL RULES . 5 STATEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION. 6 ADMISSIONS.7 ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS . 7 International Applicants . 7 ADMISSIONS PROCEDURES . 8 RE-ENTRY . 8 NOTICE CONCERNING TRANSFERABILITY OF UNITS OF CREDIT . 9 EVALUATION OF CREDIT. 9 POLICY FOR VETERAN’S ADMINISTRATION (VA) STUDENTS . 10 FINANCIAL AID. 11 FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS . 11 TUITION POLICY . 11 Payment Plans . 12 Collection of Delinquent Tuition and/or Other Fees Owed . 12 Financial Aid Student Rights . 12 Refund Policies . 13 RETURN OF TITLE IV FUNDS . 14 STUDENT INFORMATION AND SERVICES . 16 ORIENTATION . 16 TUTORING . 16 STUDENT LOAN ASSISTANCE . .16 SEMINARS AVAILABLE THROUGH OUTSIDE GROUPS . .16 TEXTBOOKS AND MATERIALS . 16 CODE OF CONDUCT . 17 GROUNDS FOR DISCIPLINARY ACTION . 17 DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES AND TERMINATION . 17 Property of Nevada Career Institute iv
APPEALS POLICY .18 Appeals Procedures . 18 INTERNET ACCESS POLICY .19 CAMPUS SECURITY . 19 DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE AWARENESS AND PREVENTION . 19 STUDENT RECORDS AND TRANSCRIPTS . 19 STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES .20 COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT POLICY .20 CAREER SERVICES . 21 STUDENT GUIDANCE SERVICES . 21 ACADEMIC ADVISING . 21 WITHDRAWAL FROM SCHOOL . 21 ACADEMIC INFORMATION . 22 ATTENDANCE. 22 The 14 Day Rule . 22 85% Minimum Attendance Rule . 22 Tardiness/Early Departure . 22 Externship/Clinical Experience . 22 Academic Make-Up Policy . 23 LEAVE OF ABSENCE . 23 STANDARDS OF SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS (SAP) . 24 SAP Probation. 24 Eligibility . 25 Appeal Process . .25 Individualized Education Plan . .25 INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PLAN. 25 GRADING CRITERIA . 26 Course Audit . 26 Incomplete. 26 Course Withdrawal . 26 Course Repeat . 26 Course Retake . 26 Curriculum Change . 26 Units of Credit . 26 Credit/Clock Hour Conversions . 27 Grading Scale . 27 Maximum Students in Classroom and Lab . 28 Class Cancellations . 28 Graduation Requirements . 28 CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS . 29 National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) . 29 National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) . 29 National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) . 29 Nevada State Board of Nursing . 30 Advisory Boards .30 Property of Nevada Career Institute v
PROGRAMS OF STUDY . 31 MASSAGE THERAPY PROGRAM CURRICULUM . 32 Course Descriptions . 33 MEDICAL ASSISTANT PROGRAM CURRICULUM . 36 Course Descriptions . 37 MEDICAL INSURANCE BILLER AND CODER PROGRAM CURRICULUM . 39 Module Descriptions. 40 SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM CURRICULUM . 42 Course Descriptions . 44 PRACTICAL NURSING PROGRAM CURRICULUM . 52 Course Descriptions. 55 NEVADA CAREER INSTITUTE STAFF AND FACULTY INFORMATION . 56 NON-DISCRIMINATION AND ANTI-HARASSMENT POLICY. 58 TUITION AND FEES. 62 Property of Nevada Career Institute vi
Welcome to Nevada Career Institute! It is a pleasure to introduce you to Nevada Career Institute. The decision to continue your education here will be a rewarding experience. We offer curricula that address the occupational needs of the industry, utilize modern equipment, and employ a caring staff of professionals. At Nevada Career Institute you will study only those career-related subjects necessary to complete your training in the shortest possible time. Our commitment to you continues throughout your training and beyond graduation with career placement assistance. We at Nevada Career Institute wish you success as you pursue your career goals. Mary Ann Jefferson, Campus Director Property of Nevada Career Institute vi
GENERAL INFORMATION HISTORY OF NEVADA CAREER INSTITUTE Nevada Career Institute was established as a branch campus of Glendale Career College in 1993 and was acquired by Southwest College of Medical/Dental Assistants and Practical Nurses, a.k.a. Success Education Colleges, on April 15, 2008. Since acquiring NCI, Success Education Colleges has applied its long history of educational excellence to this already established institution. Success Education Colleges was founded in 1966 by Marsha Fuerst, who had been in the medical field since the early 1950’s and had dedicated her energies to training men and women of all ages for professional vocational careers. The first College opened its doors in West Covina, CA on October 10, 1966 to 43 students in two classes, after which the Pomona campus was added in 1971. In 1980, the Pasadena Campus began serving the West San Gabriel Valley and in 1982 the Glendale Campus was added. In 2004, North-West College launched the Riverside Campus and then added two additional campuses in Long Beach and Santa Ana on January 9, 2014. The wide range of locations provides access to many students wishing to attend this well established educational institution. To date, the College boasts more than 45,000 graduates, many of whom have used this career training to work in the medical field, while others have gone onto other careers using the training and contacts they made at the College as the first rung on their career ladder. The College is now training second and third generations of graduates. Nevada Career Institute offers the following diploma programs: Massage Therapy, Medical Assistant, Medical Insurance Biller and Coder, Surgical Technologist, and Practical Nurse. Nevada Career Institute reflects the dramatic growth and diversity of the community it serves. STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP Southwest College of Medical/Dental Assistants and Practical Nurses owns and operates career colleges with a focus on allied health. The organization currently has locations in California and Nevada. The Colleges are nationally accredited. Corporate Officers Marsha Fuerst Founder Mitchell Fuerst President
CAMPUS LOCATIONS NEVADA CAREER INSTITUTE (Branch Campus) GLENDALE CAREER COLLEGE (Main Campus) 3231 North Decatur Boulevard Suites 201 Las Vegas, NV 89130 (702) 893-3300 Mary Ann Jefferson - Campus Director 240 North Brand Boulevard (Lower Level) Glendale, CA 91201 (818) 243-1131 Connie Bell - Campus Director MISSION STATEMENT Our Everyday Mission is to Train Students in Short Term programs for Gainful Employment. Our commitment to this mission is reflected in our focus on providing career training opportunities through concentrated programs of study that prepare graduates for entry-level positions in high-growth fields. Nevada Career Institute’s objective is to empower students to improve their lives by enhancing their professional skills in order to obtain better jobs. Our career schools offer specialized programs designed to train adults to work as medical professionals upon graduation. The school’s focus on specialized education allows students to develop the skills needed to succeed in today’s demanding marketplace. Developing these skills has enabled our graduates to pursue careers in practical nursing, surgical technology, medical assistant, and medical insurance biller and coder. Property of Nevada Career Institute -2-
ACCREDITATION and APPROVALS Institutionally Accredited by: Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) 7777 Leesburg Pike, Suite 314 N. Falls Church, VA 22043 (703) 917-9503 Programmatically Accredited by: Commission on Accreditation for Allied Health Educational Programs (CAAHEP) (Surgical Technology) 1361 Park St. Clearwater, FL 33756 (727) 210-2350 Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) (Surgical Technology) 7777 Leesburg Pike, Suite 314 N. Falls Church, VA 22043 (703) 917-9543 Nursing Accreditation: The Practical Nursing program has been granted Candidate Status by the: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850 Atlanta, Georgia 30326 (404) 975-5000 Provisionally Approved By: Nevada State Board of Nursing 4220 S. Maryland Pkwy., Building B, Suite 300 Las Vegas, NV 89119-7533 (702) 486-5800 (888) 590-6726 (toll free) Licensed by: Commission on Postsecondary Education (CPE) Eligible for: Federal Title IV Student Financial Aid Programs U.S. Department of Education (USDOE) Eligible to: Train Veterans and Eligible Persons for Educational Benefits Train Workforce Investment Act (WIA) & Other Eligible Persons Such as Vocational Rehabilitation Authorized: This school is authorized under Federal law to enroll nonimmigrant alien students Property of Nevada Career Institute -3-
FACILITIES Our campuses are located in office buildings which are well lighted, ventilated, and free from distracting noise. Entrances and exits are located so that the buildings can be cleared quickly and safely in an emergency. Campuses are conveniently located near restaurants, shopping areas and banks. Our facilities are accessible to those with physical disabilities and parking is available for the convenience of all students. Classrooms are air conditioned and carpeted where appropriate, and up-to-date, specialized equipment and laboratory supplies are utilized throughout all programs of study. Nevada Career Institute maintains a non-smoking policy throughout our facilities. The institution does not provide housing or transportation for students. EQUIPMENT FOR EACH PROGRAM OF STUDY Nevada Career Institute endeavors to keep its equipment as up to date as practical to meet appropriate industry standards. Our classrooms and skill laboratories are equipped to simulate a specific workplace environment as described below: MASSAGE THERAPY The Massage Therapy department consists of lecture and laboratory classrooms. The lecture classrooms have a variety of teaching aids such as anatomical charts and posters as well as skeletal and anatomical models. A variety of resources are available, including but not limited to texts, articles, and magazines. The laboratory skills area contains massage tables, equipment, and supplies normally found in a massage therapist’s place of business. MEDICAL ASSISTING The Medical Assisting department consists of lecture classrooms, a skills laboratory and a computer laboratory. A variety of educational resources such as medical charts, posters, skeletons and anatomical models are available in each classroom. Reference materials include texts, articles and journals. The skills laboratory area contains specialized equipment commonly found in medical facilities. The computer laboratory contains PCs with limited internet access and software normally found in medical offices. MEDICAL INSURANCE BILLER AND CODER The Medical Insurance Biller and Coder department consists of lecture classrooms and a computer laboratory. The lecture classrooms have a variety of teaching aids, such as medical charts, posters, and coding and billing reference materials. The computer laboratory contains PCs with limited internet access and software normally found in medical offices. Property of Nevada Career Institute -4-
SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY The Surgical Technology department consists of lecture and mock operating classrooms. Lecture classrooms contain medical charts and posters as well as skeletal and anatomical models. A variety of resources are available, including but not limited to texts, articles and periodicals, and journals. The mock operating room (i.e. laboratory) is equipped with furniture and equipment similar to that found in a standard hospital operating room. A simulated central supply is also included as part of the mock resource. PRACTICAL NURSING The Practical Nursing department consists of lecture classrooms, a large computer lab and a skills lab. The skills lab replicates a hospital environment and is equipped with modern midfidelity simulation equipment. A wide range of online resources are available, including but not limited to articles, periodicals and journals. ACADEMIC CALENDAR Programs of study begin and end on varying schedules according to program length. The projected start and estimated end dates for each program are noted on the Enrollment Agreement. The Medical Assisting, Massage Therapy, and Medical Insurance Biller and Coder programs begin every four (4) weeks, and the Surgical Technology program begins every 26 weeks. The Practical Nursing program starts three times each year based on course schedule, generally every 12-16 weeks. Nevada Career Institute will observe the following holidays: Christmas Day New Year’s Day Martin Luther King’s Birthday President’s Day Good Friday Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Thanksgiving and the Friday following. Other days may be approved by the administration. The Institute does not conduct most classes during the two weeks generally considered as the traditional “Christmas Vacation.” POLICY AND PROGRAM CHANGES/GENERAL RULES The campus catalog is readily available online at the NCI public website. Students are responsible for the knowledge of all school regulations concerning student conduct, attendance, academic make-up work, termination, etc. published in this catalog or communicated by the administration via written notices. Students must be aware that criteria for admission and/or graduation may differ depending upon the individual program. Administration reserves the right to make changes to the rules, policies, procedures, curricular content, instructional staff, etc. when deemed necessary. Such changes will supersede previous policies and will apply to all parties involved. Property of Nevada Career Institute -5-
STATEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION Nevada Career Institute is firmly committed to providing educational programs to otherwise eligible students regardless of race, creed, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or medical condition, except under special circumstances that would constitute either an occupational limitation or a limitation in participation in the program offered. The Institute may review mental or physical disability issues on a case- by-case basis. Depending on the case, such students may be referred to professional organizations for further assistance. The Director is the coordinator of Title IX Education Amendments Act of 1972 which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in any educational program or activity receiving federal financial assistance. All inquiries or complaints should be directed to the Campus Director. The Director will act equitably and promptly to resolve complaints within ten (10) business days in accordance with the Nevada Career Institute’s appeals procedure. Inquiries concerning the application and implementation of Title IX regulations also may be directed to: Office of Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education P.O. Box 14620 Washington, D.C. 20044-4620 Property of Nevada Career Institute -6-
ADMISSIONS ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS Nevada Career Institute admits students without distinction or discrimination for race, age, sex, disability, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, or national and ethnic origin. Each student is entitled to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. However, Nevada Career Institute reserves the right to refuse admission to any applicant who does not meet the school's established criteria for admission as outlined below. Prospective students must meet the following requirements for admission to Nevada Career Institute: Complete an interview and tour of the school; Complete an application for admission; Pay the 100 non-refundable application fee; Have earned a high school diploma or have earned the recognized equivalent of a high school diploma and provide documentation of same. Pass a standardized basic skills assessment designed to measure aptitude for successful completion of program of study. Prospective students are required to take and pass a nationally standardized Wonderlic SLE test with a minimum score in order to gain admittance to a program. The programs and minimum scores are listed below. Medical Assistant – 13 Medical Insurance Biller and Coder – 15 Massage Therapy – 14 Surgical Technology – 16 Practical Nursing – 21 The Surgical Technology program has additional admission requirements prior to acceptance, including but not limited to criminal background checks and/or drug screening. Such requirements will be discussed by an admissions representative and/or other appropriate staff. The Practical Nursing program has additional admission requirements prior to acceptance, including but not limited to criminal background check, drug screening, additional standardized testing, and interview with Director of Nursing or designee. Such requirements will be discussed by an admissions representative and/or other appropriate staff. To be enrolled as a massage student in the State of Nevada, individuals must be at least 18 years of age. INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS All instruction at Nevada Career Institute is provided in the English language. International applicants must demonstrate proficiency in English prior to being considered for admission. Nevada Career Institute does not provide English as a second language instruction. Property of Nevada Career Institute -7-
ADMISSIONS PROCEDURES Nevada Career Institute seeks students who are interested in practical career training and who are motivated to succeed in their chosen career fields. Admissions representatives are available to discuss programs of study and career opportunities. To be considered for admission to Nevada Career Institute, all applicants must: Complete an interview with a representative of the Admissions Department; Pass the school’s entrance evaluation(s) as required for the program of interest; Tour the campus; Receive a financial aid estimate; Submit an application for admission; Pay the 100 application fee; Interview with a Financial Planning Department Representative prior to completing the enrollment process; Receive information about online access to the school catalog; and Complete all necessary paperwork for admission including completion of the enrollment agreement. During the admissions process, certain disclosures such as completion and placement rates of graduates are available upon request. In addition, the applicant’s professional and educational goals will be discussed, as well as tuition and payment plans. Once the student is provided the access information for the school catalog, it is the responsibility of the student to familiarize himself/herself with all the school’s policies and comply with the catalog. Nevada Career Institute, through appropriate action, reserves the right to change any provision or requirement at any time within the student’s term of training. The provisions of this publication do, however, supersede any previously stated provisions either written or oral. RE-ENTRY To be considered for re-entry, former students must complete a re-entry request form through the director’s office and write a letter describing how the conditions which caused the original withdrawal or termination have been resolved. Re-entry considerations are as follows: Students may only re-enter into their original program of study; Eligibility for re-entry status is open for 24 months after the original last day of attendance; Only one re-entry request consideration is allowed; If re-entry request exceeds 12 months from the last date of attendance, the applicant must pass the basic skills assessment (SLE) test; and Pay a non-refundable fee of 100. Property of Nevada Career Institute -8-
NOTICE CONCERNING TRANSFERABILITY OF UNITS OF CREDIT AND CREDENTIALS EARNED AT NEVADA CAREER INSTITUTE The transferability of credits you earn at Nevada Career Institute is at the complete discretion of an institution to which may seek to transfer. Acceptance of the diploma or certificate you earn in your program of study is also at the complete discretion of the institution to which you may seek to transfer. If the credits, diploma, or certificate that you earn at this institution are not accepted at the institution to which you seek to transfer, you may be required to repeat some or all of your coursework at that institution. For this reason you should make certain that your attendance at this institution will meet your educational goals. This may include contacting an institution to which you may seek to transfer after attending Nevada Career Institute to determine if your credits, diploma or certificate will transfer. Nevada Career Institute has not entered into any ar
NEVADA CAREER INSTITUTE GLENDALE CAREER COLLEGE (Branch Campus) (Main Campus) 3231 North Decatur Boulevard Suites 201 240 North Brand Boulevard (Lower Level) Las Vegas, NV 89130 Glendale, CA 91201 (702) 893-3300 (818) 243-1131 Mary Ann Jefferson - Campus Director Connie Bell - Campus Director MISSION STATEMENT
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