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Fall 2021
HEALTH PROFESSIONS
NAS 111 Basic Nursing Assistant Student Handbook
Updated 07/07/2021Table of Contents
I. Parkland College Basic Nurse Assistant (NAS) Program........................................................................ 4
Certificate: GNAS-CER .................................................................................................................................. 4
Parkland College Mission and Purposes ....................................................................................................... 5
NAS Program Mission, Purpose, and Philosophy.......................................................................................... 5
Parkland Statement of Core Values .............................................................................................................. 6
Parkland College Civility Statement .............................................................................................................. 7
NAS Program Goals and Objectives .............................................................................................................. 7
Health Professions Structure ........................................................................................................................ 8
Statement on Health Profession Policies and Policy Compliance................................................................. 8
II. Admission Policies ................................................................................................................................. 9
Essential Qualifications and Accommodations Guidelines for Health Professions ...................................... 9
Work Ethics ................................................................................................................................................. 12
Required Spoken and Written English ........................................................................................................ 13
Guidelines for Completing Health Records and Required Documentation for Health Professions Programs
.................................................................................................................................................................... 13
III. Academic Policies ............................................................................................................................ 14
Grades, Course Enrollment and Progression .............................................................................................. 16
Intent to Dismiss ......................................................................................................................................... 20
Academic Dismissal from a Program .......................................................................................................... 20
Name and Address Changes ....................................................................................................................... 21
Attendance and Punctuality ....................................................................................................................... 21
Email, Computer Skills and Cobra ............................................................................................................... 22
Cell Phone and Lab Policies......................................................................................................................... 23
Recordings in the Classroom....................................................................................................................... 24
V. Clinical Instruction .............................................................................................................................. 24
Clinical Accidents/Injury/Incident Reporting- Needle Stick and Exposures ............................................... 25
Clinical Transportation and Parking ............................................................................................................ 25
Clinical Dismissal ......................................................................................................................................... 25
Patient Assignments at Clinical ................................................................................................................... 26
VI. Student Conduct, Professional Behavior, Appearance and Standards ........................................... 26
Health Professions Code of Conduct .......................................................................................................... 26
Dress Code .................................................................................................................................................. 27
2Personal Grooming ..................................................................................................................................... 28
Alcohol and Drug Policy .............................................................................................................................. 29
Student Records and Student Confidentiality ............................................................................................ 30
Final Examination Requirement.................................................................................................................. 30
III. Graduation Requirements .............................................................................................................. 31
Petition to Graduation ................................................................................................................................ 31
IV. Health and Safety Policies ............................................................................................................... 31
Student Health, Immunization, Drug Screen and Background Procedures ................................................ 31
Title IX-Sexual Harassment, Violence, and Misconduct .............................................................................. 32
Title IX – Pregnancy ..................................................................................................................................... 33
Communicable Diseases and Communicable Disease Policy ..................................................................... 33
Student Health Status and Health Changes While in the Program............................................................. 35
Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure or Other Occupational Hazards- ............................................................. 35
Inclement Weather ..................................................................................................................................... 36
Public Safety and Escorts ............................................................................................................................ 37
Classroom Lab Emergencies........................................................................................................................ 37
Medical Liability Insurance ......................................................................................................................... 37
Medical Leave ............................................................................................................................................. 37
Emergency Alert System ............................................................................................................................. 38
Smoke Free Campus.................................................................................................................................... 38
Personal Information Protection for HIPAA................................................................................................ 38
VII. Parkland College Policies ................................................................................................................ 39
Extended Absences ..................................................................................................................................... 39
Absence Due to Religious Obligations ........................................................................................................ 40
Children in the Classroom ........................................................................................................................... 40
Center for Academic Success ...................................................................................................................... 40
Accessibility Services ................................................................................................................................... 40
VIII. Health Professions Policies ............................................................................................................. 41
IX. Additional Program Topic ............................................................................................................... 41
3I. Parkland College Basic Nurse Assistant (NAS) Program
Certificate: GNAS-CER
This handbook has been prepared to assist the student in their educational endeavor to
successfully complete NAS 111: Basic Nursing Assistant Training Program Certificate at
Parkland College. The student needs to have a thorough understanding of the program-
learning outcomes, policies, and procedures essential to the title of Certified Nurse
Assistant (CNA).
Definition: The Basic Nursing Assistant Program prepares students to care for patients
under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse or licensed practical nurse in a long-term
care facility, hospital, or in the home.
Approval: The program is approved by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)
Training and Technical Unit, Springfield, IL www.idph.state.il.us
Registry: Upon successful completion of the Basic Nursing Assistant Training Program
at Parkland College the student is eligible to sit for the Illinois Nurse Aide Competency
Exam (INACE). www.nurseaidetesting.com
Course Information:
Program Director: Shelby May, RN, MA, CaEd
Office: H136
Contact Information: samay@parkland.edu, please allow 24 hours to respond
(217) 353-2319, email preferred due to virtual office hours.
Required textbook AND workbook: Hedman, S.A., Fuzy, J., and Rymer, S. (2018).
Hartman’s Nursing Assistant Care; Long-Term Care. Hartman Publishing:
Albuquerque, NM, 4th Ed.
4Parkland College Mission and Purposes
The mission of Parkland College is to engage the community in learning.
The following purposes are of equal importance in fulfilling the mission of Parkland
College:
Serve student by providing:
High-quality and responsive developmental, technical-vocation, transfer and
lifelong education programs;
High-quality and responsive support services
A climate throughout the college that values and promotes integrity, inquiry,
diversity, inclusion, active citizenship, global awareness, and academic freedom
Serve employees by providing a supportive and responsive work environment
Serve the larger community by providing services and resources that promote the
intellectual, cultural, and economic development of Illinois Community College District
505.
NAS Program Mission, Purpose, and Philosophy
Mission: The mission of Parkland College Basic Nursing Assistant Training Program
(BNATP) is to provide a high-quality, balanced curriculum of general education
including theory, laboratory and clinical skills as provided by IDPH that are essential for
the position of CNA.
Purpose: The Basic Nursing Assistant Training Program (BNATP) strives to maintain a
state– of-the-art learning program that meets the needs of students, community, and
health care facilities by providing academic advising to assist students in achieving
career goals and offering learning opportunities that allow for demonstration of caring
behaviors in a climate where students feel free to discuss ideas and concerns regarding
social and professional issues. This program prepares students to become employed as
qualified CNAs who meet IDPH requirements. Parkland College strives to provide a
nurturing environment that allows for free expression of ideas, implementation of a
vision for the future, and pedagogical methods that will enhance student learning.
BNATP Mission and Purpose statements support the Parkland College Mission and
Purpose and follow all federal and state laws and Parkland College policies.
5www.parkland.edu.
Philosophy: The Basic Nursing Assistant Training Program at Parkland College
recognizes learning as a lifelong process that results in changes in thought processes,
attitudes, values and behaviors. Students, like their clients, come from diverse and varied
ethnic, cultural, religious and educational backgrounds thereby bringing different
learning types, personal goals, age representation, life styles, experiences, and needs to
the classroom. A non-threatening, supportive environment with frequent feedback is
essential for optimal transfer of knowledge. Learning progresses from simple to
complex and involves active participation of both students and faculty. Faculty serves
as a mentor, role model, resource, coach and/or facilitator of learning. The student is a
mentee, role apprentice, consumer of educational resources, and manager of his/her own
learning.
Parkland Statement of Core Values
As an institution of learning, Parkland College cultivates inquiry, practical application of
knowledge, and broad enrichment across our community. The following values are
important to the fulfillment of Parkland College’s mission to provide programs and
services of high quality to our students and community.
Honesty and Integrity
In our daily operations, our classrooms, and all of our interactions, it is essential
that we communicate openly, truthfully, and without hypocrisy.
Fairness and Just Treatment
We advocate and strive for respect, equity, and justice in all of our operations and
proceedings.
Responsibility
We believe that employees and students are personally and mutually accountable
for their actions as they carry out their duties. We understand the need to balance
the pursuit of our own well-being with concern for others. Likewise, we
understand the importance of balancing personal accountability with graciousness
in the acceptance of help from others.
Multiculturalism
We celebrate the diversity in both our community and our world. Our goal is to
recognize, promote, utilize, and educate one another regarding the unique
qualities and shared humanity of all people and cultures.
Education
We provide a forum for innovation, critical thinking, open inquiry, and lifelong
learning opportunities.
Public Trust
6In our efforts to serve the community, we honor the trust placed in us by our
citizenry. We also rely on our community to guide and advise us as we continue
to serve its needs.
NAS Program Statement of Core Values
The NAS Program adheres to the Core Values of Parkland College. These values are
guidelines for how you treat each other, faculty, and how we treat you. Failure to be respectful
of one another or to maintain ethical behavior will not be tolerated.
Parkland College Civility Statement
Our College Core Values of fair and just treatment and responsibility serve as guide posts
for civility. Parkland College is committed to campus wide civility by cultivating a
community where the faculty, staff, and students:
Respect people and property
Show empathy and tolerance
Demonstrate concern for and fairness towards others
Employ critical thinking and patience
Accept accountability for their actions.
NAS Program Goals and Objectives
Goal: NAS 111 is designed to explore the concepts and skills basic to the scope of
practice of the Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) in today’s various health care settings
and to prepare the student to function safely and effectively in this role. NAS 111
follows the criterion identified by the Illinois Department of Public Health Long-
Term Care Assistants and Aides Training Programs Code and the Illinois Occupational
Skills Standards. The program does not accept transfer credit.
Objectives:
1. To identify the scope of practice of a CNA in the health care delivery system.
2. To review the role, responsibilities, and duties of the CNA including but not limited
to: promoting resident’s independence and rights, safety/emergency procedures and
infection control.
3. To understand the importance of professional behavior, confidentiality, HIPAA,
privacy and security awareness, and fundamental work ethics while caring for clients.
To review the desirable qualities of a CNA, including but not limited to: good
communication skills, problem-solving and critical thinking skills and the ability to
demonstrate interpersonal/conflict resolution skills.
4. To discuss the certification requirements for the CNA as established by
federal guidelines and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH).
5. To practice the skills and procedures integral to the safe and comprehensive practice of the CNA.
Refer to the IDPH Nursing Assistant Training Performance Skill Evaluation tool and the Clinical
Evaluation form.
6. To review the basic principles and values inherent in providing holistic care including respect
for all persons with a realization that each individual is a physical, psychological, and
spiritual human being with basic human needs.
7Course Structure
Each NAS course syllabi includes course objectives, key topics, assignments, and methods of
evaluation designed to ensure the level of competency required for certification. Course
components include:
Lecture/Discussion: The lecture/discussion provides the forum for sharing knowledge and
teaching the theory of nursing practice. Theory, knowledge, and application will be
evaluated by testing, assignments, presentations, and/or written papers. Currently due to
COVID-19 precautions, all lecture/discussion for NAS 111 is online via Cobra.
On-Campus Laboratory: The on-campus laboratory provides the opportunity for learning
and practice of process and skills.
Clinical Laboratory/ Simulation Lab: Held at area healthcare facilities, the
clinical/laboratory provides the opportunity for application of theory and performance of
skills. This portion of the program is pass/fail based on attendance, ability to perform the
required skills, and professional ethics.
In order to pass the NAS program, a student must meet attendance requirements, obtain a
minimum grade of 75% academically, including the final exam, pass all required
proficiency testing, and obtain a passing clinical grade.
Health Professions Structure
Parkland College Health Professions is comprised of 17 career areas. Each career areas
is managed by a program director. Didactic (lecture), lab and clinical portions of the
career areas are taught by full and part-time faculty. Students have the right to be heard
and to appeal decisions made by the program director and/or faculty.Students who wish
to appeal a grade or have a situation that needs attention, the student should follow the
Health Professions Chain of Command.
1. Course lecture, lab, or clinical faculty,
2. Course coordinator (often the lecture faculty in a lecture, lab, and clinical course).
3. Program Director
4. Health Professions Department Chair/Assistant Dean
5. Professional Council on Academic Evaluation/Hearing
6. Health Professions Dean
If not resolved, follow the Parkland College Student Policies and Procedures found on the
https://www.parkland.edu/Audience/Current-Students/Student-Policies-Procedures
Statement on Health Profession Policies and Policy Compliance
The LPN program complies with all student policies and procedures approved by the
Parkland College Board of Trustees including the Student Conduct Code, Student
8Grievance Policies and Procedures, Student Rights and Responsibilities, and Student
Dismissal. (Refer to current college catalog and student policies and procedures:
http://www.parkland.edu/studentLife/policies
In addition to College policies, the Health Professions division have developed a set of
policies for Health Profession students. The Health Professions division publishes
policies that adhere to principles of quality educational practice as well as policies that
protect the students, faculty and patients or clients. Health Profession policies are
available on Cobra in every Health Professions course. If a policy or procedure changes
after publications are printed or viewed, the web version of that document is updated
immediately and will be considered the most updated and the version that will be
followed.
II. Admission Policies
Catalog Page: www.parkland.edu/cna
Essential Qualifications and Accommodations Guidelines for Health
Professions
The Program has an institutional commitment to provide equal educational opportunities
for qualified students with disabilities who apply for admission to the program. The
College has a responsibility for the safety of the patients and students. Each program has
an Essential Qualification list that should be reviewed before applying to the program.
The Essential Qualification list in conjunction with academic standards are requirements
for admission, promotion and graduation. Candidates with questions regarding the
Essential Qualifications are encouraged to contact Accessibility Services at Parkland
College prior to the start of the program. Compliance with state and federal laws and
regulations (including the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities
Act of 1990) is necessary and admitted candidates with disabilities are reviewed
individually, on a case-by-case basis. An accommodation is not reasonable if it poses a
direct threat to the health or safety of self and/or others, if making it requires a substantial
modification in an essential element of the curriculum.
9PARKLAND COLLEGE CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT (C.N.A.) PROGRAM
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Students matriculating in and graduating from a Parkland College Nursing Assistant health career
program must be able to meet the Essential Qualifications of the academic program and must not
pose a threat to the well-being of patients, other students, staff, or themselves. As an incoming
nursing assistant student you will need, at a minimum, the following types of skills and abilities and
will need to maintain and demonstrate these abilities throughout the program.
Students are encouraged to discuss their specific academic needs with the course
instructor/program director prior to beginning a course of study. Consultation between Accessibility Services, the
student and the program director are encouraged in order to address concerns.
Essential Qualifications Behaviors
Cognitive • Comprehend and process information.
• Perform basic mathematic equations.
• Notice when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong.
• Concentrate and not be distracted while performing a task.
• Make decisions and solve problems in stressful situations.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Combine several pieces of information and draw conclusions.
• Use reasoning to discover answers to problems.
• Analyze ideas and use logic to determine their strengths and weaknesses.
• Identify problems and review information. Develop, review, and apply solutions.
• Make sense of information by studying it.
• Integrate information through critical thinking based on information gathered on patients
during clinical sessions, and during class sessions that are applied to the nursing process.
• Is responsible and accountable for their judgement, and can justify actions based on skill
and knowledge.
• Maintains competency in skills learned.
Affective • Demonstrates a positive attitude, both verbal and non-verbal
• Appears self –confident
• Deals appropriately with cultural/racial diversity; does not engage in harassment of any
kind, is fair and just
• Has realistic expectations of self
• Is a team worker; is cooperative; is assertive and not aggressive
• Seeks opportunities for continuous learning
• Displays mannerly behavior
• Demonstrates compassion and respect for all with regard to inherent dignity, worth and
uniqueness of every individual, unrestricted by considerations of social or economic
status, personal attributes, or nature of health problems.
• Promotes, advocates for, and strives to protect the health, safety, and rights of the patient.
• Demonstrates accountability for judgement and actions
• Acts under a code of ethical conduct that is grounded in moral principles.
• Demonstrate responsibility to preserve integrity and safety, to maintain competence, and
to continue personal and professional growth.
• Demonstrate duty to incorporate and integrate the values and ethics of health professions,
integrating them with personal values.
• Displays honesty, trustworthiness, dependability, reliability, initiative, self-discipline
(including refraining from foul language), and self-responsibility
• Maintain academic integrity in their work and take collective responsibility for
preventing violations of intellectual ownership
10• Recognize own abilities and limitations and set realistic expectations for personal
performance.
Psychomotor • Stoop, bend, reach, pull, and push with full range of motion of body joints.
• Push or pull an occupied wheelchair, bed, or cart.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry heavy objects.
• Provide direct patient care including moving and transferring a resident, and providing
hygienic care safely, effectively and efficiently.
• Provide emergency treatment including CPR as required by facility policy.
• Adequate skin integrity, without the presence of open, weeping lesions.
• Gross and fine motor abilities sufficient to perform required functions of patient care;
hand-wrist movement, hand-eye coordination, and simple firm grasping required for the
fine motor-skills and manipulation.
• Maintains competency in skills learned.
• Adheres to aseptic technique as required
Communication • Express ideas clearly when speaking or writing.
• Articulate accurate information to others in a professional and courteous manner.
• Demonstrate appropriate non-verbal communication skills.
• • Listen attentively to others, understand, and ask questions.
Sensory/Observation • Acute visual skills necessary to detect signs and symptoms.
• • Interpret written word accurately, read characters and identify colors on the computer
screen
Behavioral/Emotional • Adapt efficiently to changing environments
• Learn and perform skills without repetition of instructions.
• Emotional and mental stability.
• Functions effectively under stress.
• Demonstrates flexibility and concern for others.
• Maintain punctuality, positive work and classroom attitude, respect for others,
professionalism and ability to interact with persons with diverse backgrounds.
Professional Conduct • Is in attendance for class, arrives and leaves on time.
• Notifies instructor in advance of absences except in the event of an emergency.
• Shows interest and attentiveness in all class and lab activities. Does not have head on
desk, does not sleep during class/lab.
• Displays appropriate dress (classroom and lab), grooming, hygiene, and etiquette.
• Displays appropriate verbal and non-verbal skills
• Is aware of and adheres to classroom cell phone policy
• Demonstrates problem-solving capability
• Maintains appropriate relationships with instructors and peers
• Appropriately handles constructive criticism
• Convey a willingness to assist others
• Meets all deadlines assigned to class assignments
• Work to resolve conflicts and identify solutions that will benefit all parties.
• Follow chain of command in resolving conflicts
• Demonstrate patient privacy and confidentiality as a legal and ethical obligation at all
times, in all environments, even online.
• Demonstrates professional behaviors required by their profession, the Interprofessional
Teamwork Policy, and the Social Networking Policy.
• Demonstrates behavior that engenders faculty trust in their ability to be a member of their
chosen profession.
• Demonstrates trust, professional and ethical behavior as a requirement for graduation.
• Manifests skill in personal management, time management, flexibility, stress
management, and dealing
11• with change
• Follows directions/procedures; follows safety practices in the lab and classroom
• Meet minimum attendance and grade requirements according to IDPH guidelines
• Successfully demonstrate all 21 required skills to receive a passing grade.
• Maintain resident safety, resident rights, and infection control principles at all times while
in clinical.
• Follow all course policies
• CNA students will be cleared through the healthcare worker registry and Illinois
Department of Public Health (IDPH). The IDPH list of disqualifying conditions will be
used to determine eligibility.
If you have any concerns regarding these standards, please contact:
Shelby May, Program Director, samay@parkland.edu, 353-2319
Kim Pankau, Health Professions Department Chair, kpankau@parkland.edu, 351-2468
Jim Roberts, Faculty Chair for nursing programs, jdroberts@parkland.edu
Michelle Matthews, Faculty Chair for nursing programs, mimatthews@parkland.edu
Work Ethics
We believe the following Work Ethics reflect Professionalism and students are expected to meet the
following criteria at all times. Failure to conduct oneself professionally as outlined in the Core Values of
Parkland College, the ANA Code of Ethics, and the following Work Ethics definitions may result in
disciplinary action or dismissal from the Parkland College Nursing Program.
The 10 Characteristics of Work Ethics are as follows: Attendance, Character, Teamwork, Appearance,
Attitude, Productivity, Organizational Skills, Communication, Cooperation, and Respect.
These 10 work ethic characteristics are incorporated into each clinical evaluation form at each level and
are designated as critical behaviors necessary to be successful in the nursing program and as a
professional nurse. Criteria for each work ethic have been adapted to meet program expectations and
requirements.
Attendance – Attends class/clinical/lab, arrives/leaves on time; proper notification given if absent; absent
only if ill or absolutely necessary.
Character – Honest, trustworthy, reliable, dependable, accountable, responsible, takes initiative, self-
disciplined. Behavior is consistent with the values of the nursing profession and the ANA code of ethics.
Accountable for one's own behavior, care, and outcomes.
Teamwork – Is a team worker; is cooperative; mannerly, respectful of others in works/actions.
Demonstrates collaboration and works in partnership with other students, nurses, and health
professionals.
Appearance – Displays appropriate dress, clean, well groomed, good hygiene; follows dress standards
as required and defined in the Nursing Student Handbook. Puts forth professional image at all times.
Attitude – Demonstrates a positive attitude; appears self-confident; has realistic expectations of self.
12Productivity – Follows safety practices; conserves materials; keeps work area neat and clean; follows
directions and procedures, uses time wisely. Works efficiently and finds others to help or other work to
do if own work is completed.
Organizational Skills - displays good time management, flexible, prioritizes appropriately, manages
stress, and is always well prepared for clinical, class, and lab.
Communication – Displays appropriate and therapeutic nonverbal and verbal skills in all interactions.
Caring and ethical in interactions with patients, families, and colleagues.
Cooperation – follows chain-of-command, works well with peers & supervisors/instructors; handles
criticism; works with others to problem solve instead of blaming others.
Respect – Respects the rights of others; does not engage in harassment of any kind, provides respectful
care to diverse populations without regard to gender, culture, religion, socioeconomic status, life style or
beliefs - makes conscious effort to pick diverse patients to work with. Respect for the profession and
commitment to safe practice.
Required Spoken and Written English
Spoken and written language skills are critical to student success in clinical courses. Accurate
communication between the student and patients and families, care providers, physicians, all hospital
employees, and faculty is essential to patient safety. It is always with the safety of the patient in mind that
the Spoken and Written English Policy/Procedure was developed. The Spoken and Written Policy is
available on all Health Professions Cobra courses or available upon request.
Students will be required to take the TOEFL iBT or IELTS Assessment prior to admission to a Health
Professions program. Students must meet the minimum sub set scores required by the program in reading,
listening, speaking, and writing in order to qualify for the program. See the catalogue for the minimum sub
set numbers. Students are not accepted to a Health Profession Program until they have qualified by meeting
all requirements of the program.
Because English language skills develop with practice over time, TOEFL scores will only be accepted six
months apart, and after the student’s performance plan is implemented. Any scores more frequent will not
be accepted.
Guidelines for Completing Health Records and Required Documentation for
Health Professions Programs
In order to be admitted to clinical, immunization records and evidence of physical examination must
be complete and on record on Castle Branch website. Proof of background check and BLS Provider
CPR must also be complete. The student will be suspended from program courses if non-
compliant after the deadline. Attendance policies will apply during suspension.
THE DUE DATE FOR ALL FALL 2021 BASIC NURSE ASSISTANT STUDENTS TO HAVE
ALL DOCUMENTS UPLOADED AND ACCEPTED TO CASTLEBRANCH: FRIDAY,
OCTOBER 8TH, 5PM.
13Students with incomplete health records will not attend class and the missed time will be counted as
an absence for each day missed. Students must be current through the entire semester of the course.
A full list of requirements is distributed upon admission to the program as well as on all program
websites under Health Requirements or at the following link:
https://www.parkland.edu/Portals/3/Health%20Professions/Documents/Health%20Forms/Health%2
0Forms-Guidelines.pdf?ver=2017-10-24-095606-910×tamp=1510068576387
Students are held accountable for ALL information in this document so take time to familiarize
yourself with the information. Any questions or problems regarding the Castlebranch documents or
process of uploading can be directed to Shelby May, NAS Program Director, samay@parkland.edu.
Questions about your immunization or physical exam documents can be directed to the Shelby May, or
healthrecord@parkland.edu.
Castle Branch (castlebranch.com) is the company that Parkland College has designated as the repository for
the health record information, background checks and drug screen results. All information will be uploaded to
Castle Branch. Once you are registered for the program you will receive detailed information about the
specific requirements that you will need for your program.
SCANNING DOCUMENTS: You will be scanning and uploading documents to the Castle Branch website.
If you do not own a scanner, the Parkland Library offers FREE scanning to Parkland students. Health
professions students may also use the scanner located in the H-wing at no cost.
Refer to the Health Professions website for information on how to complete the forms:
https://www.parkland.edu/Main/Academics/Departments/Health-Professions/Explore/Health-Forms
III. Academic Policies
Expectations for Theory/Lab:
1. Be in attendance and be punctual.
2. Be prepared: Have all necessary items ready to learn, ie. Notebook, pen/pencil, etc. For lab: Have
viewed skills video(s) on Cobra BEFORE lab. This will allow you the best possible way to critically think
about skills and subjects.
3. Cognitive skills will be utilized and will require the ability to problem solve and perform basic mathematic
equations. Lab sessions should be utilized to integrate information through critical thinking. In other
words: You will be required to think on your own and come to your own educated conclusions!
4. No cell phones or electronic devices are to be in used. If you need to use your phone, it is expected
that you let your instructor know first (before class). If your instructor sees your cell phone in sight,
ethics points will be deducted.
5. Listen and follow directions of your instructor at all times.
146. Mechanical Lifts: Federal labor laws restrict any student under the age of 18 from using the mechanical
lift. Students under age 18 can observe/assist only.
7. Show respect for your instructor and classmates at all times. All instructors and students have a right to
teach and learn in an environment free from distraction, disruption and/or threat. Students who
cannot/will not conduct themselves in an appropriate manner will not be allowed to continue to attend.
Parkland’s campus-wide guidelines will be followed by your instructor.
8. No sleeping. If you are sleeping, you are considered absent.
9. Use your time wisely. If there is extra time, you are expected to be working on something course-
related. In theory, workbook or coursework assignments is an example. In lab, practicing skills. Lab is
not intended for classroom assignments.
10. Laptops or other devices are not allowed unless deemed required by Accessibility Services.
11. Academic dishonesty/plagiarism is not tolerated. If cheating is suspected or observed, the academic
dishonesty Parkland policy will be immediately instituted.
12. Observe all safety requirements when in lab.
13. Communicate to your instructor when you are not able to be in attendance. A minimum 1 hour notice is
required, except in the event of an emergency.
14. Parkland e-mail will be the only email that instructor will respond to; please do not use other school’s
email or social email. This is in accordance with The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
15. Observe and adhere to all ethical expectations. See Essential Qualifications for a complete list. All
students are responsible for reading and being aware of all expectations as a student in NAS 111.
COVID-19 Expectations in the Classroom (per Parkland College General College Syllabus)
Parkland is working under the directives of the governor’s office and the state and local public health departments
to keep students, faculty, and staff safe and healthy. In line with guidelines from Illinois Department of Public
Health, Champaign-Urbana Public Health District, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the most
current and complete information about these safety measures will be found at
https://www.parkland.edu/Main/About-Parkland/Department-Office-Directory/Student-Life/Wellness-
Center/COVID-19-Information. If you have questions or concerns, email the C.N.A. program director, or the Office of
the Dean of Students at DeanofStudents@Parkland.edu.
Symptoms to monitor for include:
fever or chills
cough
shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
fatigue
muscle or body aches
headache
new loss of taste or smell
sore throat
congestion or runny nose
nausea or vomiting, and/or diarrhea
If you are experience any of these symptoms, notify your instructor and stay home. Report any follow-up
information to your instructor before returning to lecture, lab, or clinical. This includes continuation of symptoms,
and/or COVID testing. Contact Parkland Wellness Center for any further information/instructions,
wellnesscenter@parkland.edu.
15COVID-19 Travel Guidelines
Remember that all travel, even travel to another state can increase your risk of exposure. If you are planning to
travel, please let your instructor and the program director know, and email the wellness coordinator, at
wellnesscenter@parkland.edu well in advance of your travel to get the most current recommendations for returning
to class. Students in Health Profession programs will learn from their faculty that clinical sites may have their own
strict rules. Students who travel to certain states may not be allowed to participate in clinical unless they quarantine
and are COVID free.
Please check the following sites for information about your travel risk level:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/map-and-travel-notices.html
http://idphstg.prod.acquia-sites.com/content/travel-guidance
If you have questions about your specific travel and quarantine recommendations, please contact the Champaign-
Urbana Public Health District at (217) 239-7877 or the Illinois Department of Public Health hotline at 1-800-889-
3931.
Grades, Course Enrollment and Progression
Grading Scale
The grading scale for all nursing coursework is as follows:
A = 92 - 100
B = 84 - 91
C = 75 - 83
D = 70 - 74
F = 69 or below
I = Incomplete
Method of Presentation may include but not limited to the following:
A. Lecture
B. Discussion
C. Student Presentations
D. Audiovisual including videos, DVDs,
E. websites Laboratory demonstrations/practice
F. Return demonstrations
G. Computer Software
H. Assigned Activities
Method of Evaluation may include but not limited to the following:
Exams (written, oral, computer assisted), Skill
demonstration, Classroom presentation
Clinical performance and work ethic behaviors.
CLINICAL: Student must have a minimum cumulative grade average of 75% or above in all written work,
pass all 21 skills, be CPR certified, meet attendance requirements, pass the final exam with a 75% or
above, and be compliant with all Castlebranch documents in order to attend clinical (with the exception of
16dual credit class that may begin clinical before all 21 skills have been tested). Clinical is pass/fail; to pass
clinical, student must meet attendance requirements, all ethical requirements, and perform all skills in a
safe and effective manner. It is a policy of this course that a passing grade of C (minimum 75%) must be
obtained in order to sit for the state certification exam. Your grade will be permanently on your Parkland
College transcript.
Academic Honesty
The following statement is the sanctioned affirmation of academic honesty in works submitted by
students: “I honor Parkland’s core values by affirming that I have followed all academic integrity
guidelines for this work.”
Parkland College’s values include honesty, integrity, and responsibility. Students, faculty, and staff
are all expected to maintain academic integrity in their work and take collective responsibility for
preventing violations of intellectual ownership.
Healthcare professionals are held to the highest standard and must be trusted to be honest in any
situation. Academic dishonesty is unacceptable, and the institution is committed to helping students
learn these values through development and growth. Personal commitment, honest work, and honest
achievement are necessary characteristics for an educated person and a health care professional.
Parkland faculty and administration can no longer make assumptions about what is considered
cheating (academic dishonesty) and what students understand to be cheating (academic dishonesty).
Parkland Policy in Student Policy Manual: Please go online and read through the manual.
http://www.parkland.edu/studentLife/policies/default.aspx
Page 5: Cheating: Using or attempting to use unauthorized materials, information, or study aids in
any academic activity.
Submitting as one’s own work term papers, homework, and examinations that are not one’s own
work or for which a student received unauthorized help.
Page 6: Collaboration: Students at Parkland College are encouraged to work together on group
projects, study, and other activities. However, work submitted to fulfill an assignment not
specifically identified as a group activity must be substantially the work of the author. Collaboration
beyond this constitutes academic misconduct.
Examples of Cheating
1. Taking pictures of exams
2. Taking pictures of a computer screen with test questions
3. Texting each other while sitting at your own computers sharing answers
4. One student looking up answers while another student answers questions on an
assignment/test.
5. Taking pictures of cadavers
6. Posting, texting, or communicating parts of a test or quiz.
7. Taking quizzes together
UNLESS YOUR INSTRUCTOR HAS SAID, “this is a group project” or use any resource,
including your classmate, your work should be just YOUR work or it is cheating.
17Consequences of Cheating:
1. Fail the quiz, test or assignment- and/or
2. Fail the course- and/or
3. Be dismissed from the Program- and/or
4. Be dismissed from the College
Grade Appeal
According to College policy 8.15.03, the awarding of grades for work done in courses is the domain
of the faculty. Only a faculty-led committee has the authority to override a grade on appeal, except
in cases of approvals for drops without record, late withdrawal, and medical withdrawals.
A student who is not satisfied with a grade, grading process or final grade that he or she received, is
advised to first meet with the course instructor. If the student is dissatisfied with the procedures used
to calculate the grade, then the student may ask to meet with the Program Director.
If the student disagrees with the assigned grade, and feels the grade assigned meets one of the
criteria for a grade appeal, the student goes immediately to the Department Chair and requests a
Health Professions Professional Council on Academic Evaluation (PCAE) hearing for the grade
appeal process. If the PCAE hearing does not resolve the situation, the student will proceed with the
College Grade Appeal process as stated in the College Student Policies and Procedure Manual.
Academic Advising and Clinical Progression Longitudinal Record- It is a shared responsibility
of the student and program director to maintain a longitudinal record of the requirements to complete
the LPN program. Graduation requirements and required courses are published in the College
catalog. If a student changes an academic plan or fails to complete a required component in the
timeframe scheduled, the student should notify the program director immediately. The program
director will maintain records to show completion of the graduation requirements.
Clinical Progression: Program students are expected to retain knowledge from previous semesters.
The evaluation of clinical performance is based on the application of previously learned knowledge
and skills as well as the comprehension and application of new skills and information each semester.
Each student will have a longitudinal record of her/his clinical performance. Identified areas of
concern from previous semesters will be taken into account in the summative evaluation of each
student’s performance. Faculty will be assessing patterns and trends of learning and will take this
into account in each course evaluation. The record includes clinical evaluations, any
action/remediation plans that have been written for circumstances that resulted in a grade of
“unsatisfactory” being assigned, and any other information related to the student’s
progression/performance in the program.
Students may review their record with the program director by making an appointment. Student will
inform the program director in advance that they wish to review their record so their record will be
available at the time of the appointment.
18Course Withdrawal
The College publishes the regulations concerning course withdrawal in the catalog and on the
College website under Admissions and Records. The dates within which students may withdraw
from the course are published in the College calendar on the Parkland website.
Students who never attend or cease to attend, any class in which they have enrolled must be
administratively withdrawn. Faculty-initiated withdrawals can only be performed between the end
of the student drop period and midterm. Please see the General College Syllabus that is posted on
Cobra for further detail on Instructor Withdrawal and Student Withdrawal from a Class Section.
For students in Health Professions, withdrawing or dropping a course can have impact on status in
the program. Students should notify the lead faculty of the intent to withdraw from the course and
obtain information about current status in course (passing all portions or failing any portion of the
course). If the course is a pre- requisite and/or co-requisite for another courses, the student will be
advised as to what impact that may have on his/her program status.
1. Within the first week of a class session, you may drop the class with no record. The course
does not appear on the transcript and you receive a full credit of tuition and fees. The
deadline for this is 11:59 p.m. on the Sunday following the class start date. To do this:
a. Log in to my.parkland.edu.
b. From the Registration menu, click/choose the Register and Drop Sections menu
option and follow the screen prompts.
If you need help, call the Tech Service Desk at 217-353-3333. Watch the “Check Out
WebAdvisor” video for tips and information on resources.
2. Beginning on Monday of the second week of the class session, and up to 5 p.m. on the last
business day of the week before the last week of instruction for that class, you may withdraw
from the class. The course will appear on the transcript with a grade of W and there is no
refund of tuition and fees. To do this:
a. Obtain the Notification of Intent to Withdraw from Classes form either online at
my.parkland.edu or in person from Admissions and Records in U214.
b. Contact your instructor, department chair, or program director for their signature. If
you are unable to meet with your instructor in person, you may contact them via
email to obtain the signature. If you have received the signature via email, attach the
email to the form and send it to admissions@parkland.edu.
c. If you are a degree-seeking student withdrawing from all courses, you should have an
exit interview with a financial aid advisor. Call 217-351-2222 or stop by Financial
Aid in U286.
d. If you are an international student withdrawing from any course, you should meet
with an international advisor. Call 217-351-2890 or stop by International Admissions
in U238.
e. Submit the completed form with a picture ID to Admissions and Records (U214) or
via email to admissions@parkland.edu.
3. If you are failing a course due to violations of the academic honesty policy (Policy 8.06) or
failing a clinical course in a Health Professions program (2017-18 Catalog, page 190,
Program Requirements 1.g.), you may not be permitted to withdraw. See the appropriate
division dean if you have questions.
19Program Withdrawal
To withdraw from the C.N.A. program, students must:
1. Notify the Program Director of the intent to withdraw from the program.
2. Obtain a Program Withdrawal form from the Health Professions office and complete the student
portion of that form including a list of all courses from which the student wishes to withdraw from
the current semester (does not apply if the withdrawal date for that semester has passed).
3. Schedule and meet with the Program Director for official notification and signature.
4. Complete the procedures for withdrawal from a program per Parkland College policy for course
withdrawal.
Intent to Dismiss
Academic Dismissal from a Program
When the student’s performance falls below standards and shows no improvement and/or the faculty
trust in the student is broken by a severe breech, the faculty may recommend suspension and/or
dismissal.
When deciding to make a recommendation, examples considered by faculty include, but are not limited
to, what has been covered in the curriculum, where the student is within the curriculum, the
expectations at that stage of the curriculum, documentation of past performance, what the student has
done/not done, and the severity of the infraction.
When a recommendation for dismissal occurs, it means that a student will be dropped from any
health professions specialty classes (classes designated as in the major). The student will be able to
continue to attend any general college courses in which they are enrolled. Program dismissal does
not necessarily preclude re-admission into the program at a later date. Health Profession’s program
dismissal is a separate process from, and not necessarily related to the college’s disciplinary
procedures for suspension, dismissal and expulsion from the college.
Recommendation for dismissal can include but are not limited to impaired practice, failure to
maintain grades, student performance, non-compliance with clinical, course or program policies,
non-compliance with Essential Qualifications, academic dishonesty, plagiarism, professionalism and
patient safety.
Suspension does not necessarily lead to dismissal in every situation. An interim suspension can be
used pending the outcome of an investigation.
Chain-of-command: For the purposes of this policy the chain of command is as follows:
1. Course lecture, lab, or clinical faculty,
2. Course coordinator (often the lecture faculty in a lecture, lab, and clinical course).
3. Program Director
4. Health Professions Department Chair/Assistant Dean
205. Professional Council on Academic Evaluation
6. Dean
7. Vice President of Academic Services
Please refer to Health Professions Essential Qualifications, Code of Conduct, and Intent to Suspend
or Dismiss Policy and Procedures for complete information. Policy can be found on Cobra Health
Profession courses.
Student Hearings and Due Process
Students who face recommendation for clinical suspension and/or program dismissal will be
afforded due process through established procedures. Before dismissal, every student will receive:
Written notice of academic expectations.
Each Health Profession’s program will include their Essential Qualifications in the student
handbook and the process and procedures for program probation, clinical suspension, and
program dismissal in the program handbook. The handbook will be available on the program
web site, Cobra online or printed.
Written notice of their deficient performance each time the performance is deficient.
An informal give-and-take face-to-face meeting with the faculty decision-maker after every
noted instance.
When possible, reasonable time to change/improve their deficient performance. Reasonable
time to change or improve performance may not be possible for patient safety situations.
Notice of potential consequences such as delay of graduation, suspension and dismissal from
the program that may result as a failure to correct deficiencies.
Exceptions for notice or giving a reasonable time for improvement may include violations of
patient’s rights, safety or egregious violation of professional standards.
If performance is not according to standard or falls below expectations, the faculty may
recommend dismissal.
The student must be afforded the opportunity for a PCAE hearing. Professional Council on Academic
Evaluation: (PCAE) is the Health Professions Council on Academic Evaluation and is the fourth step
in the chain of command in the Health Profession’s formal process for this policy. It is the division
philosophy that issues between students and faculty are solved as close to the classroom as possible.
When that is not possible, the PCEA is part of the formal process for resolving these issues.
Name and Address Changes
It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that the student’s legal name is in the Parkland system.
Students should also update the address on file with Parkland College. Only the student’s legal name
can be used to register for licensure exam and the name must match Parkland College official
student records.
Attendance and Punctuality
1. Students are expected to attend and be punctual for all scheduled classes, including lecture, skill
labs and clinical assignments.
2. Parkland’s approved Basic Nurse Assistant Program is approved for 88 hours of theory and 47
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