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FIRE DRILLS
Unannounced fire drills will be called throughout the year. When the alarm rings, the students should follow the teacher’s instructions and leave the building quietly and quickly. Students are not permitted to retrieve personal belongings. The evacuation procedures are posted in each classroom.
REGISTRY AND CERTIFICATIONS—Allied Health Programs
Allied Health students who complete the DEC program are given the option to sit for the Medical Assistant Certification Examination, sponsored by the National Association of Health Professionals (NAHP). The examination will be scheduled during the fourth semester. However, Medical Assistant graduates have the option of sitting for the examination any time it is scheduled. Students who successfully pass the NAHP Examination have the privilege of using the initials NR‐CMA (Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant) following their name. It is important that the student recognize the value that this registry has in employment. These initials indicate a high level of competency, accomplishment, and professionalism. Medical Assistant students also have the opportunity to take a phlebotomy certification sponsored through the NAHP. Upon successfully passing the exam, the student will be a NR‐CPT (Nationally Registered Certified Phlebotomy Technician).
Medical Assistant and Medical Billing and Coding students are eligible to take the National Association of Health Professionals (NAHP) coding and insurance certification examination. Upon successfully passing the exam, the student will be credentialed as a NR‐CCS (Nationally Registered Certified Coding Specialist).
These tests do not influence DEC grades or graduation from the program.
SCHOOL DELAY/ CLOSING
In the event of a delay or closing, students are informed to tune in to TV channels KDKA (Ch. 2), WTAE, (Ch. 4), or WPXI (Ch. 11) for timely notification of a cancellation or delay. Students may also refer to the above‐mentioned news entities online. Students are also encouraged to OPT IN to DEC’s texting service. Information is at dec.edu/optin.
DEC participates in this public assistance service to ensure successful communication of school cancellations and delays. The administration strongly emphasizes that students will not be penalized for making the decision to stay home from school due to poor road conditions. This is an individual judgment based on respective local area conditions. The safety of the students is foremost in the minds of the DEC administration. Online classes are not affected by weather‐related closings and delays.
VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS
Only students enrolling in the Medical Assistant Program must have a completed health clearance from a licensed physician. This physical must include a screening for tuberculosis by PPD or Mantoux only (a Tine Test is not acceptable) and a chest X‐ray if the results of the PPD are positive.
It is important for the medical student to be informed and aware that vaccination against the hepatitis virus is available. The vaccination is recommended and advised. However, since financial responsibility for this inoculation is that of the student, it is the student’s decision as to whether he or she desires the vaccination.
Because the possibility of exposure to autoimmune disorders exists in medical employment, the school contends that it is important for each student to document his/her date of health clearance with his/her private physician by having an HIV screening. HIV Screening is a simple blood test and can be done in conjunction with the other required testing. The school suggests that this information be kept on file in the physician’s office only. Since the HIV Screening is not a mandatory portion of the DEC entrance requirements, it is not necessary that these results be listed with the school. Students who opt to inform the school of a positive HIV status can be assured that this diagnostic health information will not influence admission to or discharge from the program and will be held in the strictest confidence. It is, however, important to consider the risks of contamination and transmission of a communicable disease to other students or members of the community. In doing so, DEC hopes that each student will be responsible with regard to the health, safety, and well‐being of others.
WEAPONS
DEC believes an effective learning environment is one that is free of weapons that threaten students, employees, volunteers, and visitor safety. Therefore, DEC has a weapons‐free policy to minimize any harm or threats to students, employees, volunteers, and visitors. Any student or employee who violates this policy will be disciplined accordingly. Such disciplinary action may include dismissal, discharge, or appropriate legal action.
DISABILITY SERVICES
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
Douglas Education Center (DEC) is dedicated to providing opportunities for all qualified students to participate fully in its academic environment. DEC recognizes and supports the role that Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, and similar state laws have in achieving that success. DEC prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of disability. DEC is committed to making reasonable accommodations for students with qualifying disabilities and
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