2018 Academic Catalog - Kaiser Permanente School of Allied ...

1 Kaiser Permanente School of Allied Health Sciences 2018 Academic Catalog Effective Dates: January 1, 2018 December 31, 2018 2018 KPSAHS Academic Catalog (v2018-07-06)p. 1 Table of Contents About this Catalog .. 5 General Information .. 5 History of Kaiser Permanente School of Allied Health Sciences .. 8 Accreditation and Approvals .. 9 Certification / Licensure Requirements .. 11 Facilities and Equipment .. 15 General Education .. 16 Programs of Study: Degrees .. 18 Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Bachelor of Science).

2 18 Medical Assisting (Associate of Science) .. 35 Nuclear Medicine (Bachelor of Science) .. 44 Radiologic Technology (Bachelor of Science) .. 53 Programs of Study: Short Term Programs (Credit Based) .. 68 Anatomy and Physiology I .. 68 Anatomy and Physiology II .. 68 SS 10 Student Success .. 69 Health Care Ethics (Post-Baccalaureate Certificate of Completion) .. 70 Programs of Study: Short Term Programs (Non-Credit Based) .. 74 Basic and Advanced Phlebotomy Technician (Certificate of Completion) .. 74 Breast Ultrasound Fellowship (Certificate of Completion).

3 77 Limited Phlebotomy Technician (Certificate of Completion) .. 80 Extended Education .. 82 Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (BLS for HCP) .. 82 BLS/CPR Skills Test .. 82 Physician Assistant Fluoroscopy .. 82 Mammography .. 83 Symposiums .. 83 Venipuncture .. 83 Customized Trainings .. 84 Admissions: General Information .. 85 Admissions: Degree Programs .. 86 Admissions: Health Care Ethics (Certificate of Completion) .. 92 2018 KPSAHS Academic Catalog (v2018-07-06)p. 2 Admissions: Basic and Advanced 95 Admissions: Other Short-Term Programs / Extended Education.

4 97 Short Term Programs .. 97 Extended Education .. 97 Financial Aid .. 99 Financial Policies .. 100 Tuition & Fees (Schedule of Student Charges) .. 103 Fees .. 103 Tuition .. 103 Anatomy & Physiology I & II (Course) Tuition & Fees .. 104 Basic and Advanced Phlebotomy (Cert) Tuition & Fees .. 105 Diagnostic Medical Sonography Cardiac (BS) Tuition & Fees .. 106 Diagnostic Medical Sonography General (BS) Tuition & 107 Health Care Ethics (Cert) Tuition & Fees .. 108 Medical Assisting (AS) Tuition & Fees .. 109 Nuclear Medicine (BS) Tuition & Fees.

5 110 Radiologic Technology (BS) Day Track Tuition & Fees .. 111 Radiologic Technology (BS) Evening Track Tuition & 112 Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) Disclosure .. 113 Academic Policies .. 114 Instructional Policies .. 117 Clinical Education Policies .. 118 Attendance Policies .. 126 Grading System .. 129 Standards of Academic Progress / Minimum Academic Achievement .. 130 Graduating with Academic Distinction .. 131 Student Right to Cancel Enrollment .. 131 Withdrawal .. 131 Leave of Absence .. 132 Re-Entry Following Withdrawal or Leave of Absence.

6 133 Online Course Requirements .. 134 Student Records .. 134 Student Services .. 137 Academic , Personal, and Professional Integrity .. 138 2018 KPSAHS Academic Catalog (v2018-07-06)p. 3 Campus Policies .. 143 Student Grievances, Complaints, and Concerns .. 143 Federal and State Regulatory 148 Regulatory Disclosures .. 151 Academic Calendar 2018 - 2019 .. 152 Orientation & Graduation Calendars .. 153 Administration .. 154 Faculty .. 156 159 Addendum .. 162 2018 KPSAHS Academic Catalog (v2018-07-06)p. 4 About this Catalog Students are expected to be familiar with the information in the Catalog and other publications related to student attendance and conduct.

7 This Catalog is prepared in advance of the period of time it covers, and therefore changes in programs and policies may occur. These changes will be published quarterly (or more frequently if needed) in an addendum appended to the end of the Catalog and published on This Catalog is revised annually. Prospective students and the general public can access this Catalog on the college s website at Catalog content is supplemented by information available on the KPSAHS website and the Student Handbook, also located on Catalog Rights Graduation requirements are determined according to the Catalog in effect at the time of initial program enrollment, provided the student remains continuously enrolled at the Kaiser Permanente School of Allied Health Sciences.

8 Questions Any questions a student may have regarding this Catalog that have not been satisfactorily answered by the institution may be directed to the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education at Address: 2535 Capitol Oaks Drive, Suite 400, Sacramento, CA 95833 Box 980818, West Sacramento, CA 95798-0818 Web site Address: Telephone and Fax Numbers: Toll Free (888) 370-7589 or (916) 431-6959 or by fax (916) 263-1897 General Information Location Main Campus 938 Marina Way South Richmond, California 94804 Didactic and laboratory classes are held at this location.

9 Location Satellite location Kaiser Permanente Medical Offices 200 Muir Rd Martinez, CA 94553 Didactic and clinical instruction for the Breast Ultrasound Fellowship will take place at this location. Contact Information Phone: (510) 231-5000 Toll Free: (888) 299-0077 Fax: (510) 231-5001 Web Address 2018 KPSAHS Academic Catalog (v2018-07-06)p. 5 Mission, Vision, Values Statements Mission Statement We advance health care and improve lives by inspiring our students to be active, successful leaders in their careers and communities.

10 Vision Statement Our vision is to be recognized as a leader in health sciences education. Values Statement Our values center on a commitment to a diverse student body and in turn the field of health care and the communities we serve. Through our exceptional faculty, staff, and program directors, our students learn to become pioneering and ethical leaders in their careers and communities, exemplifying the values of our comprehensive education. KPSAHS Values Student-Centric Culture Our students are at the heart of what we do. We give them the skills, confidence, and support to succeed, both as scholars and health care professionals.