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2. Applicants enrolled in the pre-requisite courses during the application process must supply
the most current official grade information for review by the selection committee.
Essential Functions
The technical standards (non-academic) established by the school, provide evidence of the
“Essential Functions” that must be accomplished by the student. These essential functions reflect
requirements that enable the student to engage in educational and training activities in such a
way that will not endanger other students or the public, including patients. A specific copy of the
Essential Functions will be provided and must be signed by the student and a physician prior to
entry into the program. A more detailed list of the Essential Functions is available in the
Histology section of the handbook. (Visit https://bhclr.edu/current-students/catalogs.aspx? and
click on the “Histotechnology Handbook” link.)

1. Vision-Read charts, graphs, and discriminate between colors and read microscopic materials.
2. Speech and Hearing-Communicate effectively and adequately transmit information to all
members of the health care team. Student must be able to assess non-verbal communication.
3. Fine Motor Functions-Possess all skills necessary to carry out diagnostic procedures,
successfully use both hands at the same time to manipulate equipment and operate
instruments; lift and move objects up to 50 lbs., and possess the ability to stand for more than
1 hour at a time without sitting.
4. Locomotion-Move freely from one location to another in physical settings such as the
clinical laboratory, patient rooms, elevators and stairways.
5. Psychological Stability-Possess the emotional health required for full utilization of the
applicant’s intellectual abilities. Critically think, recognize emergency situations and take
appropriate actions.

Entrance Date
The entrance date (the first day of class) is reflected on the School Calendar previously presented
in this portion of the catalog. Students are notified when receiving their acceptance information
of the registration date for the beginning of the school year.

Academics
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 practicum completed. The letter grade has a
corresponding rating 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 scholarship awards by the
Baptist Health Foundation and others.

An incomplete “I” grade may be made-up when the Program Director can schedule the time to
do so. The incomplete course work must be completed within the established time-frame,
otherwise the “I” grade becomes a final grade of “F.”

Academic and clinical students’ achievement is measured periodically by examinations,
assignments, and clinical performance.

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