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patients (awake and anesthetized), pans of surgical instruments,
surgical equipment, etc.

6. Intellectual/conceptual Ability to read and understand words and numbers. Possess these
intellectual skills: comprehension, measurement, mathematical
reasoning, and critical thinking. Exercise sufficient judgment to
recognize and correct performance deviations.

7. Personal Safety Must be able to adhere to organizational policies to maintain
safety in the environment for the patient, self, and others. Have
ability to function in an environment that contains glove powder,
latex and infectious diseases.

Academic Progress
The school utilizes a grading system to signify student progression through the program of study. A final
letter grade is assigned for each course and clinical practicum completed. The letter grade has a
corresponding value that denotes the quality of student learning. A percent range is used to determine the
letter grade. Value points are used to calculate the Grade Point Average (GPA) and for other purposes,
such as honors awards at commencement and scholarships awarded by the Baptist Health Foundation.

An incomplete “I” grade may be made-up at the sole discretion of the Program Director. If the incomplete
course work is not completed within the established time-frame, the “I” grade becomes a final grade of
“F”. A minimal final grade of “C” is required for each course in the Professional Curriculum.

Attendance and Method of Delivery
The program is a residential program of study. A student is expected to attend all scheduled classes and
clinical rotations. Absence is defined as not being present after one (1) clock hour of the scheduled class
or 30 minutes for clinical time. A student must contact the school as soon as possible when he/she cannot
be in attendance as scheduled. The school, by policy, allows a maximum of five (5) days absent per
semester. Tardy is defined as not being present at the scheduled starting time of any learning experience.
A tardy is recorded if the student arrives in clinical and/or class after their scheduled time to be present.

Class assignments and exams missed can be made up at the discretion of the faculty. It is the student’s
responsibility to meet with the faculty to review and obtain make-up assignments and make arrangements
to take a make-up exam. A fee is charged and the receipt is required prior to administration of an exam.

Credit Hours
Each required course in the professional curriculum reflects a credit hour value. BHCLR uses the credit
hour formula identified in the Academic Information section of the Catalog.

Graduation Requirements
All requirements must be fulfilled before graduate status, diploma and school pin are bestowed:

1. Successful completion of the program of studies and the professional curriculum;
successful completion is evidenced by completion of all requirements for each course;
2. Fulfill progression and promotion criteria;
3. Participate in the senior photo session; and
4. Complete the Graduate Clearance Form and process.

Length of Program
The program of study is one academic year including forty-four (44) weeks of instruction.

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