How to Apply to an Allied Health Program
Department of Allied Health - Student Handbook
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Mission, Philosophy & Goals The department of Allied Health continues to work toward a comprehensive list of program offerings. As health care changes the career options that we make available need to address the current make up of the work force. We will be a leader in the health field career opportunities market place. We accept and promote the educational philosophy and mission statement of the College. We believe that the student is ultimately responsible for the achievement of his/her goals. We utilize input from Advisory Committee members to assist in the updating and development of Allied Health curriculum and programs that meet the needs of the community. We recognize that individuals enter Allied Health programs with divergent backgrounds, individual needs, varied strengths and that learning styles will differ accordingly. Allied Health programs provide a variety of learning experiences with opportunities for active involvement of the student in the learning process and take into account those differences. We believe that learning is an ongoing active process, and critical life skills are utilized to enable the individual to attain knowledge and skills pertinent to their vocational choice. We assist students in recognizing and obtaining the skills, attitudes, and work habits necessary to obtain and maintain employment in a specific Allied Health career. We recognize that learning is a lifelong process, and that the body of knowledge in the health field is continually growing and changing. Thus, continuing education is necessary in order to maintain competency in a chosen area. This mission and philosophy are consistent with the college’s mission and philosophy and describe the purpose for the existence of our department. Goals of the Allied Health Department It is the intent of Waukesha County Technical College and the Allied Health Department faculty to provide learning experiences that will allow graduates of Allied Health programs to:
Health Requirements All students registering for classes at WCTC are asked to complete health questionnaire. In addition, any Allied Health student who, as a part of their course requirements, will be participating in a clinical experience is asked to meet the following requirements. Other requirements are program specific. The student will be notified of these requirements by the program counselor during the mandatory informational meeting of the Allied Health program of choice. Failure to meet these requirements will prevent the student from participating in a clinical experience. All expenses related to meeting health requirements are the responsibility of the student. Health Insurance Individual students are expected to provide for their personal medical insurance needs. Should an injury occur as a result of the student's educational endeavor, WCTC does not cover the expenses incurred due to that injury. Students are encouraged to carry their own health insurance. Student Responsibilities Students are expected to assume responsibility for their own education and personal conduct. Students are expected to obtain a copy of the "WCTC Student Handbook/Calendar" so that they may familiarize themselves with the College’s requirements and regulations. Each student receives a course syllabus at the start of each Allied Health course. The syllabus informs the student of course content, expectations, testing, grading and attendance policies for that course. It is the responsibility of the student to obtain and understand the course syllabus. It is the responsibility of every Allied Health student to understand and fulfill the requirements of the program in which they are enrolled. Course prerequisites must be followed as indicated in the "WCTC Catalog." Confidentiality All Allied Health students who work with patients are expected to maintain patient confidentiality and sign HIPPA/WCTC confidentiality contract. College Policies Learners with questions regarding affirmative action, equal opportunity, harassment, or information about any other college policies may refer to the current college catalog or the WCTC student handbook. Work Policy All student activities associated with the curriculum, especially while students are completing his or her clinical rotations, will be educational in nature. Students will not be receiving a monetary remuneration during this educational experience, nor will he or she be substituted for hired staff personnel within the clinical institution, in the capacity of the specific discipline. Academic Requirements Allied Health programs involve the welfare of patients, therefore, the minimum acceptable grade in any course required to complete a program is a “C”. Therefore, a “C-“ is not an acceptable grade for program completion. A “C” may also be required in those programs transferring to 4 year colleges. If a grade of “C” is not achieved, the student will be required to retake the course. If the course is a prerequisite to another course, the student will not be allowed to continue into the next course. Progress Reports Progress notes are given to students periodically throughout the semester to inform the student of their progress in the course. Progress reports are also written by the instructor of a course when he/she has a reason to notify the student of poor work, failing grades, or a lack of attendance which may influence the student's grade or potential to pass the class. Behaviors which are considered inappropriate or unacceptable may also initiate the sending of a progress report. Progress reports are discussed with the student. The student and/or instructor outlines a mechanism to deal with any concern identified in the progress report and signs the form. Copies of the form are retained by the instructor and the student of record. In some circumstances, the associate dean and/or the program counselor may be invited to join in the initial or follow-up conference with the student. The purpose of this process is to assure that the student is informed as soon as possible of performance or behavior that may jeopardize his/her status in the course or program. Attendance Importance of class attendance: Class attendance contributes significantly to academic success. Students who attend classes regularly tend to earn higher grades and have higher passing rates in courses. Excessive absences may jeopardize your grades or even your ability to continue in this course. Please see individual course syllabi for specific attendance requirements. ADA Statement If you have a disability that may prevent you from meeting any of our courses’ requirements, contact the instructor immediately, within the first week of class. You must have an accommodation card from special services. Course requirements will not be waived but reasonable accommodations will be developed to assist you in meeting the requirements. You are expected to work with the instructor and the special services counselor to develop and implement a reasonable accommodation plan. You can contact special service coordinator at 262-692-5210 or the counselor for students with disabilities at 262-691-5274 with any questions. Tutoring Students who are experiencing difficulty in specific course are encouraged to obtain tutoring. This assistance is available in the Learning Place (L-110). The student may receive assistance with individual courses, study skills, test taking, basic math and reading and writing skills. Withdrawal If a student withdraws from a program, it is recommended that he/she schedules a conference with the Associate Dean of the Allied Health Department. It is also advisable for the student to meet with his/her program counselor prior to withdrawal. Readmission Readmission is handled on an individual basis. Eligibility for readmission is determined after a meeting of the applicant, associate dean and program counselor and faculty. If interested in readmission to a program, the first step is for the student to schedule an appointment with the program counselor. A skill mastery exam may be required prior to readmission. Requests for readmission are considered on a space-available basis. Digital Courtesy If you carry a cell phone to class, convert it to vibration mode or turn it off for the duration of each class. If you must take an emergency call during class, please excuse yourself from class and take the call in the hallway. No cell phone calls can be accepted during testing. If you are expecting a phone call you may leave your phone on vibrate with the instructor. Academic Honesty Academic honesty is important to the learning organization's purpose of helping learners to develop critical, independent thinking skills and habits. Cheating and other forms of academic dishonesty run counter to this purpose and violate ethical and intellectual principles; they are therefore subject to penalties. For purposes of this course we will define academic dishonesty as: Plagiarism Presentation of work that originates from another unacknowledged source as one's own. Presenting someone else's ideas, argument, or information verbatim (or close to verbatim) without acknowledgement of the source in assessments, papers, or discussions, constitutes plagiarism. Cheating
Criminal Background Checks Beginning October 1, 1998, background checks are mandatory for all persons who seek to be employed in the caregiving industry and for all persons who want to obtain or renew a license to provide care. By October 1, 1999, all existing employees, contractors, and license holders must have fulfilled the caregiver background check requirements. A completed background check as prescribed under Wisconsin’s law includes: Based on the information obtained, additional research may include an out-of-state criminal history search, a tribal court criminal history search, a check of relevant military records and a check of county or other local records. Although students are not considered employees, clinical sites will not allow students on premise without this check being completed. This check is required at the time of admission to selected health programs and every four years there after. Clinic sites may not allow students on site based on results of background check. Guidelines for Mutual Respect in a Course Allied Health courses are designed for collaboration rather than competition. That means that each member of the class supports the others in their efforts to succeed. Be sure to come to each class prepared to: Netiquette As many of the Allied Health courses have an online component - Blackboard, it is useful to review a few guidelines for communicating online. Each member of our cyber community should expect courtesy and respect from all other members. Because it's a new and different kind of class for some of us, we may not realize it when we are rude or inconsiderate on line. There are some dos and don'ts of courteous behavior on line, called "netiquette." Please visit the Albion Netiquette Web Site and. read details about "The Core Rules of Netiquette:" The "Core Rules of Netiquette" quoted from Netiquette by Virgina Shea. At the site you'll find a complete online edition of Netiquette by Virginia Shea. Follow the links from there. Test your netiquette knowledge by completing the ten-question netiquette Program & Student Assessment WCTC faculty selects and uses a variety of methods to assess student learning. In addition to assessment that takes place between teacher and student, programs are also evaluated a regular and systematic basis. These program reviews emphasize that the programs must now be judged on the effectiveness of the teaching and learning taking place within them. Similar procedures involving outside accrediting agencies are applied to some programs. The college community is committed to continuous improvement and has internalized the importance of student outcomes assessment as the tool to gauge the attainment of its instructional mission and goals. There has been a continuing movement within the college community to recognize the importance of the processes to assess students entering, during and post enrollment. Assessment of students’ skill prior to their entering a program can predict a student’s readiness to participate successfully in that program. Students whose skills are not a match for the program can be directed to a more suitable program or remediation. The Student Outcomes Assessment Plan for Waukesha County Technical College includes four major assessment components: pre-enrollment assessment, during-enrollment assessment, post-enrollment assessment, and program review assessment. Pre-enrollment Pre-enrollment assessment activities occur before students enter programs/courses. All applicants to programs at WCTC currently are required to be assessed using the ASSET assessment. Students also may be assessed, as appropriate, in a variety of other ways prior to enrollment, e.g., proficiency testing, transcript reviews, interviews with counselors, vocational assessment workshops, and standardized test instruments administered by Learning Place staff. During Enrollment Assessment This type of assessment activity occurs while students are enrolled in a course. Assessments are course embedded and may be summative or formative, and provide an evaluation of instructional methods as well as student academic achievement. Post-Enrollment Assessment Examples of current post-enrollment assessment activities include graduate follow-ups, employer follow-ups, licensure/certification exam results, and telephone surveys. Program Review Assessment Program review assessment activities are done by individual departments/divisions as well as by the Planning and Analysis Department. Some program review assessment techniques currently in place include curriculum reviews, self-studies, advisory committee input, and on-site evaluations. The four assessment components form the cornerstone of Waukesha County Technical College’s plan for documenting student achievement. They encompass a broad range of approaches and techniques that are planned, used, and reviewed.
Student Assessment Dental Assistant Program Pre Assessment (Before Entering Program) During Program Assessment If Unsuccessful In Courses Student Will Be: 1. counseled by faculty/ counselor to develop plan of action; If Student Drops Program: 1. meet with counselor; Post Assessment (After Completing Program) Program Assessment (On-going) Tools Student Assessment Dental Hygiene Program Pre Assessment (Before Entering Program) During Program Assessment If Unsuccessful in Courses Student Will Be:
2. referred to skills/open labs for remediation 3. referred to Learning Place for remediation If Student Drops Program:
2. follow up with student input to reasons "why" 3. provide opportunity to re-enter or switch programs 4. referred to county agencies if appropriate. Post Assessment (After Completing Program) Program Assessment (On-going) Tools Student Assessment Health Unit Coordinator Program Pre Assessment (Before Entering Program) During Program Assessment If Unsuccessful In Courses Student Will Be: 1. counseled by faculty/ counselor to develop plan of action; If Student Drops Program: 1. meet with counselor; Post Assessment (After Completing Program) Program Assessment (On-going) Tools Student Assessment Medical Assistant Program Pre Assessment (Before Entering Program) During Program Assessment If Unsuccessful In Courses Student Will Be: 1. counseled by faculty/ counselor to develop plan of action; If Student Drops Program: 1. meet with counselor; Post Assessment (After Completing Program) Program Assessment (On-going) Tools Student Assessment Medical Transcription Program Pre Assessment (Before Entering Program) During Program Assessment If Unsuccessful In Courses Student Will Be: 1. counseled by faculty/ counselor to develop plan of action; If Student Drops Program: 1. meet with counselor; Post Assessment (After Completing Program) Program Assessment (On-going) Tools Student Assessment Surgical Technologist Program Pre Assessment (Before Entering Program) During Program Assessment If Unsuccessful In Courses Student Will Be: 1. counseled by faculty/ counselor to develop plan of action If Student Drops Program: 1. meet with counselor; Post Assessment (After Completing Program) Program Assessment (On-going) Tools Functional Abilities - Program Specifications Physical Factors
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