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CHEATING
Cheating of any kind is not tolerated or condoned. If a student is caught cheating, he/she will receive an “F” for that exam, assignment, or course. A second offense may result in suspension.
CONDUCT
The school expects all students to behave in a professional, businesslike manner and to devote their school hours to preparing for a successful career. The school reserves the right to discipline accordingly, up to and including dismissal, for any student whose conduct is determined to be unsatisfactory.
DISMISSAL
A student may be dismissed for violation of attendance policy, conduct policy, weapons policy, for non-payment of educational costs or any action that rises to the level which requires dismissal.
DRESS CODE
A professional image is an essential dimension of the student’s training process in becoming a successful employee. The DEC administration feels strongly that students should dress appropriately for the training they are receiving and for the careers they will enter. The faculty and administration of Douglas Education Center reserve the right to determine the appropriateness of the dress code. Students who do not comply with the dress code policy may be asked to leave class.
Students in certain programs are supplied with various types of safety equipment depending upon the program and are required to wear it when appropriate and during specific trainings. Students who do not wear the required safety equipment will not be permitted into those classes where it is required.
Cosmetology students will be provided a stylish jacket as required by the state board of cosmetology.
Massage Therapy students wear scrub uniforms. The student is provided four uniforms at the start of the first instructional period. He or she is not permitted to wear street clothes during school hours. Uniforms are issued to the student approximately 3 weeks after the start of the first instructional period.
Medical Assistants wear scrub uniforms. The Medical Assistant is provided two uniforms and one laboratory jacket at the start of the first semester. The Medical Assistant student is not permitted to wear street clothes during school hours. Uniforms are issued to the student approximately 3-4 weeks after the start of the first term.
Medical Billing and Coding students may choose to wear either medical scrubs or professional business attire. Medical scrubs are not purchased by the school for these programs.
The complete dress code is reviewed in detail with all students the first day of the semester. Appropriate dress in the Allied Health Program is left to the discretion of the Allied Health instructor and the Vice President of Academic Affairs.
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.
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