2022 Academic Catalog

1 2022 Academic Catalog Kaiser Permanente School of Allied Health Sciences Effective Dates: January 1, 2022 December 31, 2022. KPSAHS 2022 Academic Catalog ( ) p. 1. Table of Contents About this Catalog .. 4. General Information .. 4. Mission, Vision, Values Statements .. 6. Public Good Statement .. 7. Institutional Learning Outcomes .. 7. Accreditation and Approvals .. 8. Facilities and 10. Programs of Study Basic and Advanced Phlebotomy Technician (Certificate of Completion) .. 11. Breast Ultrasound Post-Graduate Certificate.

2 15. Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy Concentration (Master of Science) .. 18. Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Bachelor of Science).. 27. General 45. Medical Assisting (Certificate of Completion) .. 47. Nuclear Medicine (Bachelor of Science) .. 56. Pediatric Ultrasound Post-Graduate Certificate .. 66. Radiologic Technology (Bachelor of Science) .. 69. Extended Education .. 82. Admissions .. 85. General Information .. 85. Degree Program Admissions .. 86. Medical Assisting Admissions .. 95. Basic and Advanced Phlebotomy 99.

3 Other Short-Term Programs/Extended Education Programs Admissions .. 103. Tuition Assistance .. 104. Financial Policies .. 105. Tuition Refund Policy .. 106. Tuition & Fees (Schedule of Student Charges) .. 108. Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) 119. Acceptance of Transfer Credit .. 120. Credit by 122. Credit for Prior Experiential Learning .. 122. Academic Policies .. 123. Instructional Policies .. 123. Clinical Education Policies .. 124. Attendance 131. KPSAHS 2022 Academic Catalog ( ) p. 2. Grades and Honors.

4 133. Standards of Academic Progress/Minimum Academic Achievement .. 135. Enrollment Cancellation, Withdrawal, and Leave of Absence .. 137. Reentry Following Withdrawal, Dismissal, or Leave .. 139. Online Course Requirements .. 140. Program Discontinuation Policy .. 140. Student 141. Student Rights and Privacy of Student 141. Student Services .. 143. Academic Freedom 145. Student Code of 146. Academic Honesty Policy .. 148. Technology Use Policy .. 149. Campus Policies .. 150. Student Concerns, Complaints, and 151.

5 Disciplinary Action Process .. 152. Appeals to the Disciplinary Action Process .. 154. Federal and State Regulatory Policies .. 155. Americans with Disabilities Act .. 156. Regulatory Disclosures .. 157. Academic Calendar 2022 - 2024 .. 159. 160. Board of 163. Administration .. 163. Index .. 166. Addendum .. 169. KPSAHS 2022 Academic Catalog ( ) p. 3. About this Catalog Students are expected to be familiar with the information in the Catalog and other publications related to student attendance and conduct.

6 An index provides page numbers for information or policies cross- referenced in the Catalog . 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 (KPSAHS).

7 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: 1747 N. Market Blvd., Suite 225, Sacramento, CA 95834. Box 980818, West Sacramento, CA 95798-0818. Internet Website Address: Telephone and Fax Numbers: Toll Free (888) 370-7589 or (916) 574-8900 or by fax (916) 263-1897. General Information Location, Contact Information, Web Address Location Main Campus 938 Marina Way South Richmond, California 94804.

8 Class sessions (except in the breast and pediatric ultrasound programs) take place at the main campus location. Location Satellite Location Kaiser Permanente Medical Offices 200 Muir Rd Martinez, CA 94553. Class sessions in the breast and pediatric ultrasound programs take place at the satellite location. Contact Information Phone: (510) 231-5000. Toll Free: (888) 299-0077. Fax: (510) 231-5001. KPSAHS 2022 Academic Catalog ( ) p. 4. Web Address Organizational Structure Kaiser Permanente Medical Group, Inc.

9 Kaiser Permanente was founded in 1945 and offers the nation's largest nonprofit health plan, extending across eight states and the District of Columbia. Kaiser Permanente serves over three million members in Northern California and is a clinical partner for our educational programs throughout the greater Bay Area and Sacramento regions. Kaiser Permanente aspires to be the world leader in improving health through affordable, integrated care. Its strong social mission and an enduring partnership between our health plan and our medical groups distinguish Kaiser Permanente from other health care providers.

10 Ownership KPSAHS is an operating department within a type C Corporation of The Permanente Medical Group, Inc. ( TPMG ). Course Numbering System 1-99 Lower-division (Freshman and Sophomore) level 100-999 Upper-division (Junior and Senior) level 1000-1999 Graduate level Quarter System KPSAHS operates on a quarter system, and all Academic credits awarded are quarter credits. Credit Hour Policy KPSAHS awards one quarter credit for one hour of classroom or direct faculty instruction and a minimum of two hours of out of class student work per week for ten weeks of didactic coursework.