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Health, and Security……………………………………………………….… 8  \nOccupational Risks ……………………………………………………….… 8  \nSocial Networking Policy……………………………………………………………. 8  \nTesting and Grading Guidelines  \nGrading ………………………………………………………… 9  \nGrade Distribution……………………………………………………… 9  \nExam Procedures………………………………………………………. 11  \nExam Reviews ………………………………………………………………………. 11  \nProficiency Exams ………………………………………………………………. 11  \nMake-Up Exams/Missed Exams……………………………………………………. 12  \nMid-Term Progress …………………………………………………………………. 12  \nFinal Exam Schedule ………………………………………………………………... 12  \nIncompletes …………………………………………………………………………. 12  \nProgression Policies  \nDefinitions.................................................................................................................. 12  \nProgression …………………………………………………………………………. 12  \nProcess for Reinstatement ……………………………………………...................... 13  \nTransfer Policy.……………………………………………………………………… 13  \nProgram Completion………………………………………………………………… 13  \nTermination …………………………………………………………………………. 13  \nWithdrawal …………………………………………………………………………... 14  \nProfessional Behaviors……………………………………………………………… 14  \nLab Guidelines  \nCampus Laboratory Guidelines ……………………………………………………... 14  \nLab Attire ……………………………………………………………………………. 15  \nLab Competency Skills Validation……………………………………………….… 15  \nClinical Guidelines  \nClinical/Practicum Attire ………………………………………………………......... 15  \nClinical/Practicum Orientation……………………………………………………… 16  \nClinical/Practicum Attendance……………………………………………………… 16  \nGeneral Clinical Guidelines …………………………………………………………. 17  \nHIPAA........................................................................................................................... 17  \nClinical/Practicum Evaluations ……………………………………………………… 19  \nMaster Competency Checklist……………………………………………………… 20  \nClinical Probation ……………………………………………………………………. 20  \nStudent Grievances/Complaints………………………………………………………. 20  \nAccidents and Injury………………………………………………………………… 20  \nStudent Health and Safety …………………………………………………………… 20  \nHIV or HEP B Reporting ……………………………………………………………. 21  \nACCS Health Science Program Policies  \nEssential Eligibility Criteria ….......…………………………………………………. 22  \nBackground Check Policy…………………………………………………………… 24  \nDrug Screen Policy…………………………………………………………………… 26  \nGeneral Program Information  \nFERPA ………………………………………………………………………………. 29  \nMedical Assistant Technology Curriculum…………………………………………… 30  \nEstimated Program Cost………………………………………………………………. 31  \nStudent Resources ………………………………………………………………. 31  \nCommittees and Organizations……………………………………………………… 31  \nCertification ……………………………………………………… 31  \nFaculty & Staff Directory ........................................................................................... 32  \nProgram Outcomes ……………………………………………………………………... 33  \nForms  \nAffirmation and Release…….………………………………………………………. 34  \nConsent to Maintain Healthcare 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