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Program specific attendance information is located in the school specific section of the Catalog and
policies are published and in the respective programmatic student handbook.

Chemical Substance Use and/or Abuse
Baptist Health College Little Rock (BHCLR) is designated as “Drug Free”. It is the policy of BHCLR to
promote a safe, healthy and productive environment free from the influences of drugs and alcohol.
BHCLR students have the right to be educated in an environment that is free of drugs and alcohol.

BHCLR is committed to strictly enforce its drug and alcohol policy and to comply with the requirements
of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988. It is the expectation of BHCLR that all students obey
applicable local, state and federal laws and adhere to the behavioral standards regarding the use and abuse
of alcohol and other drugs.

It is imperative that a student be law abiding, alert and in full possession of reasoning capabilities.
Consuming, being under the influence, testing positive from a drug screen, selling or possessing alcohol
or other reasoning and cognitive alteration substances at any school function, during a learning activity,
travel to or from campus for a learning activity, and/or being under the influence while on campus
property is absolutely forbidden and is cause for administrative dismissal or denial of entry.
Faculty or administration takes action to protect others when a student’s behavior indicates probable
cause to suspect chemical substance abuse or use. All students are included in the Student Drug Screen
Program. The Student Drug Screen Program includes Entry Drug Screens for all selected applicants and
new students prior to entry. The Student Drug Screen Program also includes Random Drug Screens and
For Cause Drug Screens which are conducted throughout enrollment. Any student that is selected for a
For Cause Drug Screen will be advised not to drive and must obtain alternative transportation. Cause is
determined at the sole discretion of BHCLR. All applicants/students must complete a drug screen prior to
entry.

From a safety perspective, users of drugs, both legal and illegal, may impair the well-being of students,
faculty, staff and patients resulting in harm of individual patients, the public or property. A student
suspected of or reported to be active in chemical substance abuse will be asked to submit for screening
test(s).

Violation of BHCLR policy will result in a student’s dismissal or denial of entry. In addition, regulating
agencies/boards and law enforcement officials may be notified and informed for possible prosecution by
federal, state, or local law enforcement agencies.

A positive drug screen, violation of this policy, refusal to voluntarily supply a specimen for screening, or
submitting a specimen for screening that has been determined to be altered, will result in administrative
dismissal or denial of entry.

Students who are taking a current medically prescribed drug that can alter behavior, physical ability or
mental function in such a way to impair their ability to safely perform their assigned tasks, must report the
use of this drug to their Coordinator/Program Director who will determine whether any action should be
taken. Students must keep all prescribed medication in the original container, which identifies the drug,
dosage, date of prescription and prescribing physician.

Students must notify their Coordinator/Program Director in writing within five days of any conviction of
a criminal drug status. This requirement is set forth to comply with the federal Safe and Drug-Free
Schools and Communities Act.

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