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day before the end of the term, will receive a grade of "W". Course
<br />withdrawals for students whose LDA falls within fourteen calendar days of
<br />the end of the term will receive either a grade of Withdrawn -Fall (WE) or
<br />Withdrawn -Passing (WP) depending upon the student's grade for work
<br />completed up to the last date of attendance. A grade of WE will count as a
<br />failed attempt at the course (see Repetitions). Withdrawing from a course
<br />may impact a student's eligibility for Financial Aid. Please speak with a
<br />Financial Aid Representative to discuss your individual account.
<br />Program Changes
<br />A student who wishes to change programs may do so at any time prior to
<br />starting classes. A student changing programs after starting classes will be
<br />evaluated according to the school's refund policy.
<br />Program Monitoring
<br />Concorde makes critical comparisons between the content of its programs
<br />and the needs and demands of business and industry by monitoring feedback
<br />from local agencies, the program advisory committee, test results, graduates,
<br />and employers. The instructors communicate closely with industry personnel
<br />to keep program objectives and content current.
<br />Dress Code
<br />Students are preparing for careers and should develop the habit of wearing
<br />appropriate attire. Students are required to wear the designated school
<br />uniform in class and on externship or clinical experience unless directed
<br />otherwise. Clinical/externship sites may require students to wear white
<br />shoes. Students are responsible for meeting dress code requirements for
<br />the site.
<br />A student's personal appearance must be appropriate at all times when the
<br />student is in school uniform. The general requirements are as follows:
<br />• Uniforms will vary by program.
<br />• Uniforms or scrubs must be clean, wrinkle -free and well -fitted. Pants
<br />and dresses must be proper length.
<br />• No outerwear is permitted in the classroom except for a lab coat or
<br />sweater as established by school/program standards.
<br />• Shoes must be leather or vinyl and OSHA compliant, closed -toed, closed
<br />heel. Students must keep their shoes clean and polished.
<br />• Underclothing is to be worn while in uniform. Undergarments must not
<br />be visible.
<br />• The ID badge is part of the uniform and must be visible at all times.
<br />• College -approved lab coats may be worn over the regulation uniform.
<br />T-shirts or turtlenecks may be worn under scrubs, but they must be
<br />tucked in. T-shirts or turtlenecks must be removed in the lab if they
<br />become a safety hazard.
<br />• Jewelry may not be worn with the uniform, except for one pair of small
<br />stud earrings, one ring (e.g., wedding and/or engagement ring, class
<br />ring) and a watch. Dangling earrings, hoop earrings, or multiple earrings
<br />will not be permitted. A single necklace that does not dangle may also
<br />be worn. For safety reasons, no jewelry may be worn under protective
<br />gloves. Jewelry used In body/tongue piercing other than the earlobe is
<br />not acceptable. Medical Identification worn as a bracelet or necklace
<br />is acceptable.
<br />• Hair must be of a natural hue, neatly combed, clean, and pulled away
<br />from the face, so that it does not hang in the face when bending over
<br />during lab/clinical activities. No head covers, including beads or jewels
<br />interwoven into the hair are to be worn. All religious head coverings
<br />must be approved by the Academic Dean.
<br />• Fingernails must be kept short, clean, and neatly manicured. No
<br />polish, acrylic nails, overlays, or any synthetic enhancements to the
<br />natural nails.
<br />• Proper daily hygiene, including the use of antiperspirant and
<br />mouthwash, is essential because students work very closely with
<br />others. Cologne and perfume should not be worn.
<br />• Many healthcare facilities mandate coverage of tattoos, and students
<br />may be asked to leave a clinical or externship site if tattoos are visible.
<br />In order to ensure we are preparing you for the work environment of
<br />your chosen field, Concorde requires that students make a reasonable
<br />attempt to cover all tattoos.
<br />Failure to comply with the above expectations may result in dismissal from
<br />the classroom, externship, and/or clinical site.
<br />Licensure Payment Policy
<br />Concorde is committed to preparing students with the skills and knowledge
<br />necessary to become entry-level practitioners in their field of study. Some of
<br />the programs offered by Concorde have employment outcomes where
<br />passage of a professional certification, licensure or registry examination
<br />may be required for employment or that will enhance potential employment
<br />opportunities. Concorde will pay exam fees for graduates of these
<br />programs based on the eligibility requirements below. Please discuss with
<br />your Program Director which exams are relevant to employment in your
<br />field of study and the requirements for successfully demonstrating
<br />examination preparedness.
<br />Eligibility is determined by the graduate's completion of the following:
<br />• Receive approval from the Program Director, Academic Dean or
<br />Campus President before testing.
<br />• Take the exam within two months of graduation, or take the first
<br />available exam opportunity for those exams offered only on a
<br />periodic schedule.
<br />• Meet all Concorde graduation requirements.
<br />• Demonstrate that the student is prepared to sit for licensure by
<br />completing a "green light" process at the campus.
<br />If a second attempt is necessary due to first-time failure, all of the following
<br />must be met:
<br />• Evidence of a valid benefit to the student and college, such as meeting
<br />or exceeding programmatic licensure pass rate standards and/or
<br />graduate employment rate standards;
<br />• Campus President approval;
<br />• Proof that the graduate sat for, and completed, the first-time exam(s);
<br />• Submission of exam scores from the student's first exam attempt;
<br />• Successful completion by the graduate of a remediation program
<br />approved by both the campus -level Program Director and Concorde's
<br />Vice President of Academic Affairs or designee.
<br />Registration and certification requirements for taking and passing these
<br />examinations are not controlled by Concorde, but by outside agencies, and
<br />are subject to change by the agency without notice. Therefore, Concorde
<br />cannot guarantee that graduates will be eligible to take these exams, at all or
<br />at any specific time, regardless of their eligibility status upon enrollment.
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