Policies

If transfer credit is awarded, it will be considered in determining eligibility.

Satisfactory progress is affected by multiple factors including, but not limited to the following: Factor Effect Incomplete grades Please refer to the Grading Scale and Progression Policy Course withdrawals Withdrawing from a course is equivalent to withdrawing from the entire program When a student repeats a course and receives a passing grade, the original grade is Repeated courses counted in the overall cumulative average Transfer credits awarded do not count towards the overall cumulative average and do Transfer credits not affect academic progress Proficiency credits Non-credit courses N/A (not offered) Remedial courses Non-punitive (pass/fail) grades Scheduled awards for the next academic year for students who do not meet the Standards for Satisfactory Academic Progress will be canceled.

Transfer credits, all courses taken, and repeat coursework count towards the maximum time frame.

At that time, a student can also apply for Advanced Standing. The process can be found in the Advanced Standing Policy as published in the Institutional Catalog.

A list of approved evaluation agencies can be found on CAHE’s website, https://www.cahe.edu/acceptable-evaluation-agencies- for-foreign-transcripts/ Advanced Standing Policy CAHE recognizes that some individuals will possess previous education, training, certification and/or experience that may allow them to be granted advanced standing in a program. Applicants with prior or advanced training who wish to enroll in a program and seek advanced standing will be evaluated on an equal basis with all other applicants. Applicants seeking advanced standing in a program must first complete the standard admissions process (including submission of an application, supporting documentation, etc.) and gain acceptance into their desired program. Once accepted, the applicant seeking advanced standing must then submit an Advanced Standing Request Form. Once all the required documentation has been received, the appropriate Program Committee will review the request for advanced standing and, if deemed necessary, will re-interview the candidate.

awarding of advanced standing. The following documentation must be submitted with an Advanced Standing Request Form: • Life/Work Experience ▪ Letter from the applicant’s immediate supervisors including a detailed job description and duration of employment in the related field. ▪ A brief essay written by the student detailing their past life/work experience and the rationale for their advanced standing request. An applicant who has been awarded advanced standing will be required to sign, in addition to an enrollment agreement, an individualized learning contract. The individualized learning contract will detail the advanced standing awarded, any additional objectives a student may need to complete to maintain their advanced standing, total hours required to complete the program, and the tuition and fees they will be charged. Paramedic Program: Candidates with prior advanced training (MD, EMT-CC, PA, RN, etc.) may be eligible for advanced standing. Please refer to Part 2 of the Catalog for the Advanced Standing Policy pertaining to the Paramedic Program. Medical Dosimetry Program: Candidates with prior education and experience in radiation therapy may be eligible for advanced standing. Please refer to Part 2 of the catalog for the Advanced Standing Policy pertaining to the Medical Dosimetry Program. Transfer Students Policy Transfer students from a two-year or four-year educational institution accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or United States Department of Education may receive credit for courses taken at previous institutions, which allow for individualized progression through their program (Please refer to the Transfer Credit/Hours Policy). Admissions Procedure Transfer students may be accepted to CAHE at the beginning of a term. Transfer students seeking to transfer from an acceptable accredited certificate program can apply for advanced standing (Please refer to the Advanced Standing Policy). Transfer Credit/Hours If an applicant is accepted into a program, they may request that their previous coursework be evaluated and transferred. If such a request is received, their records will be examined carefully to determine how much, if any, transfer credit will be granted. The following are the minimum grade requirements an applicant must have earned in a course for the course to be transferred and applied towards their graduation requirements: Course Type Grade Quality Points General Education C 2.0 Prerequisite C 2.0 20

The maximum number of transfer credits granted to students transferring from a two-year institution may not exceed 30 credits or its clock hour equivalent. A tentative statement of transfer credit is provided to each student upon notification of admission to the program. The applicant will be notified on the tentative transfer statement whether additional transcripts are required. A final statement of transfer credit will be provided during the admissions process. Multiple factors are taken into consideration when reviewing and evaluating previous coursework for the purpose of transfer credit.

Grading Scale The following is CAHE’s grading scale: Letter Grade Numerical Equivalent Quality Points Legend A 90 – 100 4 Excellent B+ 85 – 89 3.5 Very Good B 80 – 84 3.0 C+ 75 – 79 2.5 Satisfactory C 70 – 74 2.0 D 65 – 69 1.0 Unsatisfactory F 0 – 64 0 Fail P -- -- Pass TF -- -- Transfer Credits INC -- 0 Incomplete W -- -- Official Withdrawal Failure due to unofficial FW -- 0 withdrawal FT -- 0 Failure due to dismissal “Incomplete” Grade Students who receive a grade of “Incomplete” will be notified of the conditions that need to be met to remove the grade.

An individualized learning contract, signed by the student, may be required as a result of circumstances including, but not limited to, a conditional grant of appeal, absences requiring make-ups, or failure of a non- progression course. A student may be required to audit a course as a part of transfer credit for a specific program requirement or as part of a learning contract to reinforce concepts and assist the student in mastering specific learning outcomes. Auditing Courses as a part of Admission with Transfer Credit Students who are awarded transfer credit to fulfill program requirements may be required to audit specific courses to refresh foundational content and concepts essential to the program core. An Individualized Learning Contract may not be required in this situation if the audited course requirement is applied to the entire cohort of students. An Individualized Learning Contract is required in this situation. An Individualized Learning Contract is required in this situation. Transfer credits, all courses taken and repeat coursework count towards the maximum time frame.

Should the applicant be accepted, based on previous performance and at the discretion of the program committee, the student may be given advanced standing as per the Advanced Standing Policy and be exempted from certain portions of the didactic and/or clinical phase of the program.

Advanced Standing Policy Candidates with prior advanced training (MD, PA, RN, etc.) who wish to enroll in the class for the entire course or who will seek advanced standing will be evaluated on an equal basis with all other candidates. An Advanced Standing Application and corresponding fee is required to be submitted at least 35 days prior to the start of the program. The Advanced Standing Application can be obtained by the Admissions Department. The program recognizes that some individuals will possess previous education, training, certification and/or experience that may allow them to be granted advanced standing in a paramedic original course. All decisions regarding advanced standing will follow the latest New York State DOH guidelines (see policy #17-01, dated February 8, 2017). Any student granted advanced standing will be required to sign a learning contract with the details of the required coursework needed to successfully complete the program, tuition and fee costs and their schedule. To provide a mechanism for students seeking advanced standing to demonstrate proficiency in didactic knowledge, that would allow them to be exempt from certain didactic sections of the paramedic course, the following testing policy is in place: • Each advanced standing candidate must take the following exams prior to the date on which the corresponding material will be covered in class: ▪ Math and EKG Exams ▪ Protocol Assignments and Exams ▪ All Final Course Exams ▪ All Required Skill Evaluations • To be exempt from any classes the student must obtain a score of at least 80% on the examination (as outlined above), which covers those classes. • All students granted advanced standing will be required to attend and pass any sub-courses offered in conjunction with the paramedic program (i.e. • To provide a mechanism for students seeking advanced standing to demonstrate proficiency in practical skills that would allow them to be exempted from certain practical sessions, all advanced standing candidates will have to complete an ALS Skill Evaluation/Proficiency Examination prior to the class said skill is scheduled to be covered.

• All advanced standing paramedic students will have to successfully complete all final course testing procedures (Including oral exams, megacode exams, etc.) as outlined later in the Paramedic Program’s section in Part 2 of the Institutional Catalog. • A student may be granted advanced standing in the clinical phase of the program. To qualify for such advanced standing, the student must provide written documentation attesting to the completion of equivalent clinical training. Because there are many factors that affect the granting of advanced standing, including but not limited to: class size limitations, available administrative time, available testing resources and available clinical resources; ultimate determination of eligibility for and granting of advanced standing will be made by the program director and must be approved by the medical director.

The following information is maintained in a student’s permanent record: • Completed Application Packet • Enrollment Documentation o Enrollment Agreement o Advanced Standing Request (if applicable) o Transfer Credit/Hour Request (if applicable) • Orientation Paperwork • Attendance Records • Grade Sheets • Clinical Competencies/Proficiency Evaluations • Counseling forms (if applicable) • Withdrawal Forms (if applicable) • Leave of Absence Forms (if applicable) • Financial Statement • Official Program Transcript • Certificate of Completion • Placement Information To request review of your records, a written request must be filed with the Licensed School Director.

awarding of advanced standing. The following documentation must be submitted with an Advanced Standing Request Form: Life/Work Experience Letter from the applicant’s immediate supervisors including a detailed job description and duration of employment in the related field. A brief essay written by the student detailing their past life/work experience and the rationale for their advanced standing request. An applicant who has been awarded advanced standing will be required to sign, in addition to an enrollment agreement, an individualized learning contract. The individualized learning contract will detail the advanced standing awarded, any additional objectives a student may need to complete to maintain their advanced standing, total hours required to complete the program, and the tuition and fees they will be charged.

The maximum number of transfer credits granted to students transferring from a two-year institution may not exceed 30 credits or its clock hour equivalent. A tentative statement of transfer credit is provided to each student upon notification of admission to the program. The applicant will be notified on the tentative transfer statement whether additional transcripts are required. A final statement of transfer credit will be provided during the admissions process. Multiple factors are taken into consideration when reviewing and evaluating previous coursework for the purpose of transfer credit.

All advanced standing paramedic students will have to successfully complete all final course testing procedures (Including oral exams, megacode exams, etc.) as outlined later in the Paramedic Program’s section in Part 2 of the Institutional Catalog. A student may be granted advanced standing in the clinical phase of the program. To qualify for such advanced standing, the student must provide written documentation attesting to the completion of equivalent clinical training. Because there are many factors that affect the granting of advanced standing, including but not limited to: class size limitations, available administrative time, available testing resources and available clinical resources; ultimate determination of eligibility for and granting of advanced standing will be made by the program director and must be approved by the medical director.

Transfer students may be accepted to CAHE at the beginning of a term. Transfer students seeking to transfer from an acceptable accredited certificate program can apply for advanced standing (Please refer to the Advanced Standing Policy).

Advanced Standing Policy CAHE recognizes that some individuals will possess previous education, training, certification and/or experience that may allow them to be granted advanced standing in a program. Such persons may be exempt from certain portions of both the didactic and clinical phases of a program. Applicants with prior or advanced training who wish to enroll in a program and seek advanced standing will be evaluated on an equal basis with all other applicants. Applicants seeking advanced standing in a program must first complete the standard admissions process (including submission of an application, supporting documentation, etc.) and gain acceptance into their desired program. Once accepted, the applicant seeking advanced standing must then submit an Advanced Standing Request Form. The form will detail the types of supporting documentation that must be submitted for the request to be evaluated, as well as other pertinent information. Once all the required documentation has been received, the appropriate Program Committee will review the request for advanced standing and, if deemed necessary, will re-interview the candidate. The Program Committee will make the final determination regarding the 19

Advanced Standing Policy Applicants with prior education and experience in radiation therapy may qualify for advanced standing if they are actively registered, currently employed as a licensed Radiation Therapist (RTT), and have completed a JRCERT- accredited radiation therapy program with a minimum GPA of 3.0. They must also hold active national certification through ARRT. To apply, candidates must submit official transcripts showing a conferred bachelor’s degree, documentation of program completion, and verified copies of licenses and certifications. Students who meet these requirements will receive a block transfer of credit and enter the program in Term 3. Those admitted under Advanced Standing (Pathway A) must complete BLS/CPR certification during their first term (Program Quarter 3). Advanced standing decisions are final and cannot be appealed.

Advanced Standing Policy Candidates with prior advanced training (MD, PA, RN, etc.) who wish to enroll in the class for the entire course or who will seek advanced standing will be evaluated on an equal basis with all other candidates. An Advanced Standing Application and corresponding fee is required to be submitted at least 35 days prior to the start of the program. The Advanced Standing Application can be obtained by the Admissions Department. The program recognizes that some individuals will possess previous education, training, certification and/or experience that may allow them to be granted advanced standing in a paramedic original course. Such persons may be exempted from certain portions of both the didactic and clinical phases of the program. All decisions regarding advanced standing will follow the latest New York State DOH guidelines (see policy #17-01, dated February 8, 2017). Any student granted advanced standing will be required to sign a learning contract with the details of the required coursework needed to successfully complete the program, tuition and fee costs and their schedule. To provide a mechanism for students seeking advanced standing to demonstrate proficiency in didactic knowledge, that would allow them to be exempt from certain didactic sections of the paramedic course, the following testing policy is in place: Each advanced standing candidate must take the following exams prior to the date on which the corresponding material will be covered in class: Math and EKG Exams Protocol Assignments and Exams All Final Course Exams All Required Skill Evaluations To be exempt from any classes the student must obtain a score of at least 80% on the examination (as outlined above), which covers those classes. There will be no re-testing of these examinations. Failure to obtain a score of at least 80% requires the student to attend all classes in the respective course. If a student obtains a score of 80% or above on the examination, they will then be excused from all didactic sessions and quizzes covered by that examination. The student will be required to attend practical sessions as indicated below and/or as per the discretion of the program director and program’s Medical Director. Students who have previously attended CAHE’s Paramedic Program may also be exempted from certain didactic and clinical components. This will be based on their previous performance including; but not limited to, past attendance, test scores, practical evaluations and exams and clinical performance. All students granted advanced standing will be required to attend and pass any sub-courses offered in conjunction with the paramedic program (i.e. ACLS, PALS, BLS, PHTLS), unless written documentation of said certification is provided. To provide a mechanism for students seeking advanced standing to demonstrate proficiency in practical skills that would allow them to be exempted from certain practical sessions, all advanced standing candidates will have to complete an ALS Skill Evaluation/Proficiency Examination prior to the class said skill is scheduled to be covered. 97

A student may be required to audit a course as a part of transfer credit for a specific program requirement or as part of a learning contract to reinforce concepts and assist the student in mastering specific learning outcomes. Auditing Courses as a part of Admission with Transfer Credit Students who are awarded transfer credit to fulfill program requirements may be required to audit specific courses to refresh foundational content and concepts essential to the program core.

Candidates with prior education and experience in radiation therapy may be eligible for advanced standing. Please refer to Part 2 of the catalog for the Advanced Standing Policy pertaining to the Medical Dosimetry Program.

o Advanced Standing Request (if applicable) o Transfer Credit/Hour Request (if applicable) Orientation Paperwork Attendance Records Grade Sheets Clinical Competencies/Proficiency Evaluations Counseling forms (if applicable) Withdrawal Forms (if applicable) Leave of Absence Forms (if applicable) Financial Statement Official Program Transcript Certificate of Completion Placement Information To request review of your records, a written request must be filed with the Licensed School Director.

If transfer credit is awarded, it will be considered in determining eligibility.

Candidates with prior advanced training (MD, EMT-CC, PA, RN, etc.) may be eligible for advanced standing. Please refer to Part 2 of the Catalog for the Advanced Standing Policy pertaining to the Paramedic Program.

Should the applicant be accepted, based on previous performance and at the discretion of the program committee, the student may be given advanced standing as per the Advanced Standing Policy and be exempted from certain portions of the didactic and/or clinical phase of the program.

Transfer Credit/Hours If an applicant is accepted into a program, they may request that their previous coursework be evaluated and transferred. If such a request is received, their records will be examined carefully to determine how much, if any, transfer credit will be granted. Transfer students follow the same course progression as incoming students. The following are the minimum grade requirements an applicant must have earned in a course for the course to be transferred and applied towards their graduation requirements:

At that time, a student can also apply for Advanced Standing. The process can be found in the Advanced Standing Policy as published in the Institutional Catalog.