Springfield, MA
2016 - 2017 Catalog
Springfield, Massachusetts
Branford Hall Career Institute
189 Brookdale Drive
Springfield, MA 01104
Tel: (413) 732-0546
Fax: (413) 746-0836
Programs Offered
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Computer Networking Management
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Health Claims Specialist
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Heating,Ventilation, Air Conditioning, &
Refrigeration
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Massage Therapy
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Culinary Arts
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Heating,Ventilation, Air Conditioning Technician
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Professional Medical Assistant
Hours of Operation
Monday - Thursday
8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Satuday
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Accreditation
These campuses are accredited by:
Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS)
750 First Street, NE, Suite 980
Washington, DC 20002-4241
Tel: (202) 336-6780
Fax: (202) 842-2593
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Table of Contents
Welcome
Mission Statement
General Information
Admissions
Transfering Credit
Tuition & Fees
Courses & Academia
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Policy
School Regulations & Policies
Family Educational Rights and Privacy
Student Services
Miscellaneous
Grievance Procedure
Programs of Study
Course Descriptions
Central Services Directory
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Welcome
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ranford Hall Career Institute is an accredited
private vocational school with a 50-year history
of providing career education in the fields of
allied health, business and computer technology. We
specialize in comprehensive, short term programs,
which prepare our students for interesting and
challenging positions in their chosen fields of study.
Branford Hall Career Institute’s programs are
constantly reassessed so that we may continue to
be responsive to the needs of the communities we
serve. Business, computer technology and healthrelated fields have been and will continue to be
available for career-minded individuals.
Today, a high school education is considered only the
bare minimum for employment. If you want more
than an average job, a higher-than-average salary,
and the potential to move up the ladder of success,
you need the advanced education and skills that will
make you an above-average employee.
There was a time when a college degree was the
only key to this success; today, the situation is
different. It is not necessary to spend several years
in college in order to be a part of one of the fastest
growing career fields.
Our students at Branford Hall Career Institute study
only the subjects they need for their careers. When
you think about it, a Branford Hall Career Institute
education makes sense, especially today when time
and money are so important.
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Our success as a school depends upon the success
of our graduates. Branford Hall Career Institute is
proud of the thousands of successful graduates it has
launched into careers. Their history of success forms
the foundation on which today’s students set their
goals.
The administration, staff and faculty look forward
to assisting you in attaining your career goals. We
hope you enjoy your educational experience while at
Branford Hall Career Institute.
Sincerely,
Dr. Nicholas V. Hastain
President & CEO
History
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ranford Hall Career Institute was originally
founded and incorporated in 1965 by Nelson
Bernabucci; a Connecticut state certified
business teacher dedicated to preparing individuals
for successful careers. In 1969, the institution
was granted initial approval by the Connecticut
Department of Education to organize as a oneyear proprietary business school offering full-time
diploma programs. In 1977, Branford Hall Career
Institute was accredited as a Business School by the
Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and
Schools. In 1993 its jurisdiction transferred to the
Department of Higher Education. In March of 1993,
the ownership of Branford Hall Career Institute
was transferred to CEC Partnership, L.P. and has
continued the legacy of fostering Branford Hall
Career Institute’s development as a leader in careerfocused education. In January 2002, CEC changed its
name to Premier Education Group (PEG).
Branford Hall Career Institute’s Chicopee campus
opened on October 15, 1999 and relocated to
Springfield in February 2002 where they currently
offer programs in Medical Assistant, Health
Claims Specialist and Massage Therapy. In late
2005 the Springfield Tech learning site opened its
doors offering courses in Heating, Ventilation, Air
Conditioning and Refrigeration (day program),
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Technician
(evening program), and Culinary Arts. In early 2009
new programs were added; Professional Fitness
Trainer and Computer Network Management.
Since 1979, Branford Hall Career Institute students
have benefited from a steady flow of necessary
curriculum changes to keep abreast of market
demands and associated technological advances.
Students continue to conquer the challenges of their
programs due to the support of faculty and staff
devoted to each student’s academic and professional
development. Throughout the years, Branford Hall
Career Institute has enjoyed a reputation of quality
and integrity in its operation.
Mission Statement
Mission
B
ranford Hall Career Institute is committed to
providing students with the necessary skills
and attitudes for securing employment in
their fields of training. Through the combination of
professional faculty, focused support services, and
modern, well-equipped facilities, Branford Hall strives
to foster pride, dignity and self-respect in its student
body. By directing its students’ efforts along paths on
which rapid and rewarding progress may be achieved,
the faculty and staff seek to empower students with
knowledge that gains them the respect and means
of rewarding self-support. Branford Hall Career
Institute provides students with a solid educational
foundation with which to develop their professional
skills.
Institutional Objectives
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Provide curricula that meet the current standards of
the industries we serve
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Provide an environment that encourages academic
and personal development
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Provide a clean, attractive and well-managed facility
for students, staff and faculty
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Assist graduates in securing entry-level positions that
lead to fulfilling their career objectives
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General Information
Statement of Legal Control
Facility Description & Location
The Branford Hall Career Institute is owned by Premier
Education Group, L.P.; registered limited partnership in
the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Dr. Nick Hastain is
the President & CEO and Beatrice W. Bast, W. Roderick
Gagne and The Elizabeth Brennan Family Trust #2 are
limited Partners.The General Partner is incorporated.
The Springfield c a m p u s is located in a recently
renovated one-story office complex in 189 Brookdale
Drive Springfield, MA 01104.
Statement of
Non-Discrimination
Branford Hall Career Institute does not discriminate
on the basis of sex, age, physical handicap, race,
creed or religion in its admissions to, or treatment
within, its programs and activities, advertising,
training, employment or placement. The Campus
Director is authorized to coordinate Title IX, the
Educational Amendment Act of 1972, which prohibits
discrimination on the basis of sex in any educational
program or activity receiving federal financial
assistance. All grievances or complaints under the
sex discrimination provision of Title IX should be
directed to the Campus Director. Complaints will
be responded to within 10 working days and will be
handled directly and equitably. Students who feel the
complaint has not been adequately addressed should
forward their concerns to Jessica Mastrogiovanni,
Vice President/General Counsel at the corporate
offices of Premier Education Group:
545 Long Wharf Drive, 5th Floor
New Haven, CT 06511
Tel: (203) 672-2300
Fax: (203) 672-2323
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The campus is air-conditioned, have carpeted
and tiled rooms, and are handicap accessible.
Ample parking for staff and students is provided.
Approvals, Accreditation &
Memberships
Accredited
by
the
Accrediting
Council
for Independent Colleges and Schools to award
diplomas:
Accrediting Council for Independent
Colleges and Schools
750 First Street, N.E.
Suite 980
Washington, D.C. 20002-4241
(202) 336-6780
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Licensed by the Massachusetts Division of Professional
Licensure, Office of Private Occupational School
Education.
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Approved by the Massachusetts Department of
Higher Education for Veterans’ Benefits
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Member of Massachusetts Association of Professional
Financial Aid Administrators
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Member of National Association of Student Financial
Aid Administrators
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Member of Better Business Bureau
Admissions
Admissions Requirements
Branford Hall Career Institute admits to its diploma
programs only individuals who have a minimum of
a high school diploma or a GED state equivalent.
Additionally, applicants must produce a copy of high
school diploma/GED certificate, or sign an attestation
of having graduated from a high school program or
GED equivalent. Veterans must provide a copy of
their high school diploma or GED equivalent. All
applicants must interview with a representative of
the Admissions Department, submit an application
form, and pass an admission examination “Wonderlic
Scholastic Level Exam” prior to acceptance. Below
are the minimum required Wonderlic scores.
Professional Medical Assistant
Health Claims Specialist
Massage Therapy
Computer Networking Management
HVAC & H V A C / R
Culinary Arts
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Applicants must complete the enrollment agreement
prior to notification of acceptance.
Notice to Applicants &
Students
Premier Education Group does not discriminate on
the basis of disability in its programs and activities
in violation of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation
Act, as amended and the implementing regulations
(Section 504). Programs and activities subject to the
nondiscrimination provisions of Section 504 include
admissions and recruitment, treatment of students,
academic adjustments (academic requirements,
course examinations, and auxiliary aids), financial
and employment assistance to students, and
nonacademic services. The person responsible for
coordinating our efforts to comply with Section
504 is the Director of Education; who is also the
person responsible for (1) explaining to applicants
and students how to obtain information about the
process to secure academic adjustments and (2)
receiving requests for academic adjustments.
Felony Disclosure
Please be advised that if you have been convicted of
a felony, you may not be eligible for certain clinical
experiences, externships, internships or certifications
associated with our educational programs. Those
with non-felonious criminal backgrounds may also
find it difficult to secure employment within a health
care setting.
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Transfering Credit
Our programs are career focused. The academic
credits are not designed to be transferred to
other institutions. If the transferability of credits
is important to you, we encourage you to contact
the institution of interest to ascertain their policy
regarding transfer credit. The campus does not
recognize the status of Advance Standing.
Transfer of Credit Within Premier
Education Group Campuses
Premier Education Group (“Premier”) students
may be granted transfer credits towards their total
program hours/credits where the transfer credit
is from one of Premier school to another Premier
school (e.g., transferring from Branford Hall to
Harris School).
A. The Education Department at the school will review
transcripts to determine what hours/credits, if any,
can be transferred. Students that returns or transfers
into a new program or new program version may be
granted transfer credit towards the total program
hours/credits from one Premier school to another.
B. Transfer credits will count as hours/credits attempted
and completed for Satisfactory Academic Progress
(SAP) calculation and in the Cumulative Grade Point
Average (CGPA). This means a passing grade and
non passing grade will be part of the SAP and CGPA
calculations.
C. PEG Courses that are being transferred from one
enrollment at the school to a new enrollment due
to program changes, schedule changes, and reentry /
reenroll activity will show on the transcript with the
original grade earned, including “F” and “W”’s and
will also calculate for GPA and SAP using the original
grade. This includes same school codes.
D. Skill Assessment Test. Premier students returning
one year or more will be required to take a skills
assessment test, even if the student only needs to
complete an externship. All Skill assessment tests will
be documented and graded. If the student fails the
test, the student will audit or re-take the course.
a. Medical Assistant - Hands on Skill Assessment
b. Massage Therapy - Hands on Skill Assessment
c. Professional Fitness Trainer - Hands on Skill
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Assessment
d. All other programs will have a written Skill
Assessment
e. All skills assessments must be documented and
graded
E. Course was completed no more than 5 years
prior to date of request. Courses older than this
may or may not be accepted for transfer, and an
appeal justifying the recognition of these courses
must be submitted.
Transfer of Credit From an Institution
Other Than a Premier School
Like other higher education institutions, Premier
may accept credits from other schools or colleges
as long as the institution is recognized by the US
Department of Education. The Prospective students
may be granted transfer credit up to 25% of the total
program credits from an outside institution.
A. The Education Department at the school will review
transcripts to determine what hours/credits, if any, will
be granted. This determination must be made before
the student starts. Note that transfer hours/credits
will not be included in the calculation of eligibility for
Federal Title IV financial aid.
B. The student must submit:
a. Official Transcript (signed with the school seal)
b. A catalog of the institution, which describes the
courses for which transfer hours/credits is sought.
C. Hours/credits will be considered for transfer hours/
credits toward graduation if the following criteria are
met prior to starting school:
a. Official transcript and catalog with course
descriptions are reviewed
b. Course is adjudged equivalent in content, hours
and credits
c. A Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 (C) or better
was achieved
d. Course was completed no more than 5 years
prior to date of request
D. All courses transferred from another institution will
be marked with a “T”
Notes for Credit Transfers
(both from a Premier school or from a USDOE
recognized institution)
A. Students will be charged on a pro rata credit for
tuition based on number of hours remaining in the
program.
B. Any courses for which a student requests transfer credit
must have been completed within the past 5 years.
C. Students may appeal the transfer credit decision by
writing to Premier’s Education Specialist at:
Premier Education Group
545 Long Wharf Drive, 5th Fl
New Haven, CT 06511
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Tuition & Fees
The tuition, registration fees, and textbook fees for
all programs are as stated in the catalog addendum.
Any adjustments made to the program tuition due
to transfer credit, proficiency credit, or failure to
complete the program in the required amount of
time, will be adjusted at the current hourly rate.
The current hourly rate is determined by dividing
the program tuition by the number of hours in the
program.
Payment of Tuition &
Textbooks
Payment of the total direct program cost (tuition, lab
fees, and textbooks) may be made through one of
the following methods:
1. Advance Payment in Full - A student may elect
to pay the direct program cost prior to the start date
of the program. No interest will be charged.
2. Installment Payments - A student may make
a down payment of 25% of the program cost prior
to the start date of the program and then make
equal monthly installment payments, as agreed upon
with the Financial Aid Department. All payments
are expected in accordance with the agreed-upon
payment schedule.
Financial Aid
Financial Aid is available to those who qualify.
The Branford Hall Career Institute is authorized
by the United States Department of Education
to participate in the Title IV Federal Student Aid
Programs. To apply for financial aid, students must
complete a Free Application for Federal Student
Aid (FAFSFA), which is available in the Financial Aid
office and online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Once the
FAFSA has been processed by the Central Processing
System, the school will receive an Institutional
Student Information Record with an EFC that will
indicate the extent of the student’s eligibility for
FSA funds. Eligibility for financial aid is determined
using the federal need analysis formula. Funds are
awarded based on the financial need of the student
and the availability of funds. All funds are awarded
confidentially and impartially.
To be considered for Massachusetts State Grant
Programs, students must complete the FAFSA by May
1st of each year unless the Massachusetts Board of
Higher Education specifies otherwise. Deadline dates
for application submission are published on the front
page of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA).
Student Financial Aid Information
Branford Hall Career Institute is authorized to
participate in the following Federal Student Aid (Title
IV HEA) and Massachusetts Grant programs:
1. Federal Pell Grant
2. Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)
3. William D. Ford Direct Loan Program (Subsidized and
Unsubsidized Direct Loans)
4. Federal Family Educational Loan Program (FFELP)
(Subsidized and Unsubsidized Stafford Loans)
5. Direct and Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students
(PLUS)
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6. Federal Work Study Program (FWS)
7. Massachusetts State Grant (Mass Grant)
8. Massachusetts Foster Child Grant
9. Gear Up Grant
10. Massachusetts Part-time Grant Program
Notice of Student Financial
Aid Penalties for Drug Law
Violations
Students who have been convicted for the possession
or sale of illegal drugs for an offense that occurred
or occurs while they are receiving federal student aid
(such as grants, loans or work-study) may lose their
eligibility for aid.
GI Bill®/Educational Benefits
The Massachusetts Department of Higher Education,
under Title 38 United States Code, has approved
the programs at Branford Hall Career Institute for
GI Bill®/educational benefits. To determine eligibility
for VA benefits contact the Veterans Affairs Office to
obtain the necessary application (VA Form 22-1999)
or (VA Form 22-5490).
Massachusetts Refund Policy
(As per M.G.L. Chapter 255: Section 13K)
Section 13K: Every written contract between a
trade school, business school, vocational school,
technical school, correspondence school, dance
studio, professional or proprietary school, except a
proprietary school which has the authority to grant
degrees, and any person who is to receive physical,
mental or emotional benefit therefrom shall contain
the following notice on the front of said contract
above the place for the student’s signature in a
type size at least as large as the largest type size
appearing in any other part of the said contract:
1. You may terminate this agreement at any time.
2. If you terminate this agreement within five days you
will receive a refund of all monies
paid, provided
that you have not commenced the program.
3. If you subsequently terminate this agreement prior to
Once the application is complete, the application
needs to be submitted to the Branford Hall Career
Institute Certifying Official. The certifying official will
need to certify enrollment at the school to the VAO
using (VA Form 22-1999). The application and the
certification of enrollment will be submitted by the
certifying official to the Buffalo Regional Processing
Office for payment.
It is the applicant’s responsibility to contact the
school’s certifying official to initiate the payment
of benefits. It is also the applicant’s responsibility to
notify the certifying official of change in program,
withdrawal from a course or school, non-attendance,
or other matters affecting academic status. To obtain
an application call 1-800-827-1000 or log on to the
national web site for a copy of the application: www.
gibill.va.gov.
GI Bill®
the commencement of the program, you will receive
a refund of all monies paid, less the actual reasonable
administrative costs described in paragraph 7.
4. If you terminate this agreement during the first
quarter of the program, you will receive a refund of
at least seventy-five percent of the tuition, less the
actual reasonable administrative costs described in
paragraph 7.
5. If you terminate this agreement during the second
quarter of the program, you will receive a refund
of at least fifty percent of the tuition, less the
actual reasonable administrative costs described in
paragraph 7.
6. If you terminate this agreement during the third
quarter of the program, you will receive a refund of
at least twenty-five percent of the tuition, less the
actual reasonable administrative costs described in
paragraph 7.
7. If you terminate this agreement after the initial
five day period, you will be responsible for actual
reasonable administrative costs incurred by the
school to enroll you and to process your application,
which administrative costs shall not exceed fifty
dollars or five percent of the contract price,
whichever is less. A list of such administrative costs
is attached hereto and made a part of this agreement.
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8. If you wish to terminate this agreement, you must
inform the school in writing of your termination,
which will become effective on the day, such writing
is mailed.
9. The school is not obligated to provide any refund
if you terminate this agreement during the fourth
quarter of the program.
Reference to #7 Massachusetts Refund Policy:
Administrative Costs Equals: $50.00
Return of Title IV Financial Aid
Funds
The return of Title IV Financial Aid Funds calculation
will be processed according to the 1998 Higher
Education Amendments (HEA) section 484B.
Copies are available upon request. This calculation
determines how much Federal Title IV aid a student
has earned based on the number of days completed
divided by the number of days in the period for
which Financial Aid was disbursed.
Example:
Number of days completed/Number of days in the
payment period = % Title IV Financial Aid Earned
If greater than 60% the student has earned 100% of
the aid for that pay period. Any unearned aid will
be returned by Branford Hall Career Institute to
the U.S. Department of Education according to
applicable regulations. Copies are available upon
request.
Order of Return of Funds
Any refund will be returned first to the Title IV
programs in the following order:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Federal Family Education Loan Program
Unsubsidized Federal Stafford Program
Subsidized Federal Stafford Program
Federal PLUS Program
William D. Ford Direct Lending Program
William D. Ford Direct Unsubsidized Stafford
Program
7. William D. Ford Direct Subsidized Stafford Program
8. William D. Ford Direct PLUS Program
9. Federal Pell Program
10. Federal SEOG Program
11. Any other Title IV Program
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After satisfying this requirement, if a portion of the
refund remains, the school is required to allocate the
remaining funds in the following order:
1. Required refunds of other federal, state, private or
institutional student financial assistance programs
2. The student
Balance Owed
Upon satisfaction of the Return to Title IV
calculation with return of all unearned aid, the
student may owe a balance to the school. The
Business office will notify the student and set up a
payment plan to cover any balance owed.
Policy on Unpaid Debt
It is the policy of Branford Hall Career Institute
that students or former students having any unpaid
obligations for tuition or fees due to the school
who have not made acceptable arrangements for
settlement of obligations will be subject to the
withholding of any grades, grade reports, transcripts,
diplomas or certificates and will not be able to
participate in the externship or internship course
or continue with the program until satisfactory
settlement of unpaid debts.
Collections
Students in arrears with their monthly payments may
be sent to a collection agency. In accordance with the
terms of their enrollment agreement, interest and/or
collection fees may be added to the balance owed.
Courses & Academia
This catalog is an official publication of The Branford
Hall Career Institute. The school reserves the right
to make changes or revisions to this catalog at any
time by means of official addendums; make changes
in courses, methods, faculty, staff, provisions, or
requirements described within this publication as
may be deemed necessary in the best interests of the
school and its students, and cancel any of its courses
or programs due to insufficient enrollment.
Any changes that alter the dates, and hours of
attendance that were originally promised at the
time of enrollment could entitle the student to a
full refund for those portions of the program not
completed, if the student is unable or unwilling to
continue with the program because of these changes.
This would not apply to changes made by the school
if the hours and dates are the same, but the order in
which courses are issued is changed.
Course Numbering
The course numbering system uses an alpha
numeric identifier. The alpha portion of the number
identifies the subject area while the numeric portion
determines the course difficulty level. All courses are
taught in a residential manner.
Determination of Credit Hours
The unit of measurement of instruction is semester
credit hours. One semester credit hour equals a
minimum of 15 clock hours of lecture, or 30 clock
hours laboratory, or 45 clock hours of extern. A
clock hour is defined as 60 consecutive minutes, of
which a minimum of 50 minutes is dedicated to
instruction.
School Hours
Full-time Day classes
Monday through Thursday 8:00 am to 3:30 pm
Half-time Evening classes
Monday-Thursday from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Every hour class includes 50-minute class periods
with a 10-minute break allocation. Holidays and
snow days will usually be made up on Friday for day
and evening students.
Externships and Internships
Externships are required in all programs offered at
Branford Hall Career Institute with the exception of
the Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Technician
(HVACT), Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and
Refrigeration (HVACR) programs that does not
have an externship and Massage Therapy contains
an internship. The purpose of the externship is to
provide students with the opportunity to apply skills
and gain valuable experience in a business, medical,
or culinary environment. Students generally are
scheduled for the externship prior to the start of
their last full academic term. Due to scheduling,
evening students are required to fulfill externship/
internship requirements during a day externship/
internship. (Night externships are not
possible) Externships are non-paid. The Career
Services Department coordinates and schedules
the externship. The Education Department and
Career Services Department are available to provide
information regarding the externship process for all
students.
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Grading
Students are graded to evaluate their progress in terms of proficiency expected as employees within their
respective fields. Grades may be determined through homework, class work, tests, quizzes, attendance, and
final examinations. Students are evaluated at the end of each grading period. A permanent record of each
student’s progress is maintained in the administrative office. Letter grades are assigned numerical equivalents
so that each student’s progress may be reflected in terms of a grade point average (GPA). The GPA
is a weighted average calculated by multiplying the term credit hours for each course by the grade point
equivalent received for that course, summing the results, and dividing the sum by the total term credit hours.
Grades, grade point equivalents, and sample GPA calculations are as follows:
Letter
Grade
Percentage
Equivalent
Grade Point
Equivalent
A
AB+
B
93-100
90-92
87-89
83-86
4.0
3.67
3.33
3.0
BC+
C
CD+
D
DF
S
W
T
P
80-82
77-79
73-76
70-72
67-69
63-66
60-62
0-59
Satisfactory Extern
Withdrawal
Transfer
Proficiency
2.67
2.33
2.0
1.67
1.33
1.0
0.67
0.0
0.0
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* Student must pass all Medical Assistant Clinical Procedure courses with a C or better.
Grade Point Average Calculation Example
110MLE
410MOM
110BS
410PS
2.0 credit hours x A- (3.67)
1.5 credit hours x C (2.0)
0.5 credit hours x A (4.0)
2.5 credit hours x B (3.0)
Total
6.5 credit hours
=
=
=
=
7.34
3.0
2.0
7.5
19.84
GPA: 19.84 divided by 6.5 = 3.05
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Incomplete
Attendance Standards
The school does not offer incompletes as grade
options.
Class attendance and promptness are an important
factor in a student’s academic and professional
success. An absence in class time is considered
time missed, regardless of the reason. If a student
must be absent, the student must notify the school
before classes start for that day or evening. Students
missing more than 20% cumulative total instructional
hours of any given evaluation point will be required
to complete make-up hours (only if the student
contacted the school the day of the absence) and
will be subject to possible probationary actions.
Pass/Fail
The only courses evaluated on a pass/fail basis are
the externship/internship courses. Students must
complete courses within the parameters established
by instructors to avoid applicable penalties imposed
by the instructors.
Withdrawal
Students who withdraw from the school will receive
a grade of W for any course they did not complete.
W’s will not count towards the GPA. Students are
not permitted to withdraw from an individual course.
The credit hours associated with the W will be
counted towards Standards of Satisfactory Progress.
The student will have to retake the course to meet
the requirements for graduation and at that time, the
earned grade will be included in the GPA calculation
and the credit hours will be used for Standards of
Satisfactory Progress determinations.
Homework, Quizzes, & Tests
Students are expected to complete tests, quizzes,
and homework on the assigned dates. If students
are absent on the day of a test or quiz or on the
day an assignment is due, the assigned work or quiz
must be completed within 7 days of returning to
school, or before the start of a new term (whichever
comes first). Students who do not complete their
work within this time frame will automatically
receive a grade of zero for that assignment, quiz, or
test. Instructors’ classroom policies may be stricter
than this makeup policy. In each course, students are
required to adhere to the policies established by the
course instructor.
Students must arrive for class within ten minutes
after the class begins to avoid being marked absent
in 15 minute increments during the class period.
Likewise, students must not leave class more than
ten minutes before class ends to avoid being marked
absent for 15 minute increments for the class
period.
Work, tests, or exams missed by reason of absence,
tardiness, or early departure, regardless of the cause
must be made up to the satisfaction of the instructor
within one week of the date missed. Should the
student know that he or she will be absent, it is the
student’s responsibility to get assignment from the
instructors in advance so that the necessary work
is completed before the student leaves or upon the
student’s return. Instructors have the right to deduct
grade points for all absences, tardiness, or early
departures.
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Make Up of Missed Classes
We afford students a schedule to make up classes. To
be eligible for make up hours, a student must inform
the school of his/her absence prior to the start of
the first class scheduled for the day/evening school
session. Students may only make-up 10% of each
course and must provide acceptable documentation
for the absence.
Students will be assigned the number of make
up hours required and a set of exercises to be
completed.
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Valid documented reasons: court appearances, doctor
appointments, illness of student or family member,
and car trouble.
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The missed hours of class(es) will be made up during
the school’s established schedule for make up.
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Make up time must be made up within one week for
day and two week for evening of the absence. The
Director of Education/Program Director is the only
designated person who can make an exception to
this policy.
Academic Attendance and
Dismissal
Branford Hall Career Institute reserves the right
to dismiss or discontinue a student for failure to
maintain standards of academic progress or failure to
attend classes regularly and punctually.
Voluntary Withdrawal from
School
Students who wish to officially withdraw from
school should inform the Director of Education.
Notification to an instructor does not constitute
official notification. Tuition balances owed the school,
after refund computation and (if applicable) return of
Title IV funds have been performed, must be paid by
the student. Payment plans may be arranged through
the Bursar’s office. Students who withdraw from the
school will receive a grade of W for any course work
they did not complete.
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Involuntary Withdrawal from
School
Fourteen (14) consecutive days of absence resulting
in interruption of training may require a student to
drop and reenter at a later date. Students should
meet with financial aid personnel to discuss the
impact on their financial aid awards. The student
may return to the program at a later date with the
approval of the Director of Education. An interview,
educational assessment, and possible written test will
occur to determine at what point in the program a
student might reenter. If it is determined that the
amount of learning lost while being away from study
requires a student to repeat a prior course, then the
student will be provided with this information prior
to restarting classes.
Re-Entry
Any student who has withdrawn from school, or has
been dismissed, may request re-entry. The request
is to be addressed to the Director of Education.
The former student must demonstrate that any/
all problems that caused withdrawal or dismissal
has/have been corrected. A former student may
reenter after a scheduled conference with the reentry committee composed of the Campus Director,
Director of Education, Program Director and/or
teacher(s) of the program desired to reenter. During
this conference, the institution will address with
the student all the requirements to make academic
progress. The granting of re-entry will be at the
discretion of the committee based upon whether
or not the former student has presented compelling
evidence that he/she is capable of meeting academic
progress and demonstrates the desire and ability to
progress in and complete the program.
Student Returning Within
180 Days of Last Date of
Attendance (LDA)
A student who returns to school within 180 days to
the same program will not be charged any additional
fees. Also, they will not be responsible for any tuition
increase that may have occurred. Students who
return to the same program at the same school
campus within 180 days are considered to be in the
same payment period they were in at the time of
the withdrawal for purposes of student awards. The
student retains his or her original eligibility for that
payment period.
Student Returning After
180 Days of Last Date of
Attendance (LDA)
Diplomas & Graduation
Requirements
Students enrolled in all programs are awarded
diplomas upon successful completion of all
program and graduation requirements. Program and
graduation requirements are as follows:
1. Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00
2. Successful completion of all program courses and
externships, internship (i.e., students who receive a
course grade of “F” for any course must repeat and
pass the applicable course)
3. All fees and charges are paid
4. All resource materials borrowed from the school are
returned
5. Minimum overall attendance requirement of 80% is
required for all programs
If a student returns to the same program after 180
days, or transfers into a new program at the same
school campus, or transfers to a different school
campus, then the student starts a new payment
period for purposes of calculating their program
costs and financial aid. The institution treats the
credits remaining in the program as if they are the
student’s entire program. Also, the student will have
their earned hours reevaluated to determine the
amount of hours that are transferable upon reenrolling. The student will be responsible for a new
enrollment fee, lab fee, books and supplies fee and
any increase in the tuition. See the Campus Director
for additional information regarding the school’s Reenrollment policy and procedures.
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Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Policy
Process Overview &
Responsibilities
Premier Education Group Schools employ proactive
strategies for effective instruction, advisement,
tutoring and intervention that effectively support
each student’s academic achievement and advance
students toward their career goals. Students are
expected to maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress
(SAP) and progress toward graduation. Students
are graded at regular intervals. The Education
Department is responsible for calculating SAP
for each enrolled student according to the SAP
Standards outlined in this policy. The Financial Aid
Office will review calculated SAP for each student to
determine eligibility for Financial Aid.
Same As or Stricter Than
Premier Education Group Schools employ an early
intervention plan aimed at helping students achieve
their best. To that end, the Education Department
monitors academic success at the end of each term
and intervenes as appropriate to assist students at
risk of not meeting SAP standards. Students who
are at risk are evaluated at the end of each term and
are counseled by the Education Department. The
Education Department works with at risk students
to develop an academic plan. At risk students must
be placed on a PASS plan (Plan for Academically
Successful Students) that will help them achieve
the standards necessary to meet SAP standards
by their next official evaluation point. Official SAP
calculations are evaluated only to coincide with the
evaluation points outlined in the SAP policy.
The Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy is applied
to all students regardless of receipt of Tile IV
Financial Aid. Students must maintain Satisfactory
Academic Progress to:
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Remain in their enrolled program
•
Be eligible for graduation
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Remain eligible for Title IV Financial Aid
Qualitative Measure
Students are expected to maintain a Cumulative
Grade Point Average (CGPA) of at least 2.0 at the
mid point of each academic year and at graduation.
Quantitative Measure
Students are expected to complete their program
within 150 percent of the published length of the
program. Quantitative Progress is measured at the
midpoint of each academic year.
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Credit Hour example would be a Medical Assistant
program that awards 46 credits; the maximum number
of credits a student can attempt and still graduate is
69 based on 150% of the program.
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Clock Hour example would be a Medical Assistant
program that consists of 1080 clock hours; the
maximum number of clock hours a student can
attempt and still graduate is 1620 based on 150% of
the program.
Quantitative progress is calculated by dividing the
cumulative number of credit hours the student has
completed by the cumulative number of credit hours
attempted. For transfer students, credits accepted
for transfer towards the students program will count
towards both the credit hours earned and credit
hours attempted categories. Pace is measured at
midpoint of each academic year as follows:
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Upon completion of half the credit or clock hours
and weeks in an academic year (whichever is greater),
cumulative pace must be equal to or greater than 67%
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Upon completion of the remaining credit or clock
hours and weeks in the remainder of the academic
year or remaining portion of a program, cumulative
pace must be equal to or greater than 67%
Evaluation Periods
To ensure that students are making sufficient
progress both quantitatively and qualitatively, SAP is
officially evaluated at each mid point and end of each
academic year.
Failure to Maintain Satisfactory
Academic Progress
Upon determination that a student has not met the
SAP requirements, they will be assigned one of three
statuses. In all cases, these students will need to meet
with an academic advisor to discuss their PASS plan.
Warning/Financial Aid Warning
Status
Students who fail to meet either the qualitative
or quantitative standards outlined above at the
first evaluation point of an academic year will be
automatically placed on warning/financial aid warning
for the remainder of the academic year. The student
will receive notification of this status and will be
encouraged to meet with the Director of Education
to discuss their PASS plan. Students on warning will
remain eligible for financial aid for the remainder of
the academic year. Students can not be placed on
financial aid warning for more than one payment
period.
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SAP Not Met - Students who do not meet the
SAP benchmarks for a second consecutive evaluation
will be placed in a “SAP Not Met” status. They are
ineligible for Title IV Aid. The student must meet
with the Director of Education within 7 days to avoid
potential dismissal.
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SAP Probation - Students in a “SAP Not Met”
status will be notified in writing and given the
opportunity to appeal. Successful Appeal will change
their status to “SAP Probation” and they will regain
Title IV eligibility.
Appeals
Students may appeal a determination they are not
making SAP to the Director of Education to account
for mitigating circumstances (i.e. family member’s
death, illness etc.). To be eligible for an appeal, the
Education Department must determine that the
student will be able to meet SAP standards by
the end of the academic year and develop a PASS
plan which, if followed ensures the student will be
making SAP by the specified point in time. Students
who successfully appeal a SAP determination will be
placed on SAP probation and will remain eligible for
aid for the remainder of the academic year. Students
who do not successfully appeal remain ineligible for
aid.
Students may only appeal once per program.
Students must submit a written appeal to the
Director of Education within 7 calendar days after
the beginning of the term. The Director of Education
will respond to all appeals within 7 days of receipt
of a request for SAP appeal. As with any Professional
Judgment decision, appeals are only considered
on a case-by-case basis, to account for unusual
circumstances.
Documentation
As with any use of Professional Judgment, adequate
documentation is critical. A student who appeals
must submit information explaining why he or she
failed to meet SAP Standards, and what has changed
in his or her situation which will allow him or her to
make SAP by the next evaluation point.
Academic Plans Re-Establishment of SAP
Students who successfully appeal a determination
that he or she is not meeting SAP standards must
work with the Director of Education to develop
an academic success plan. Academic Success Plans
must be developed on a student-by-student basis
and designed in such a way that, if followed, the
student will be meeting SAP standards by the
next evaluation period. Plans may be as simple
as a mathematical calculation that specifies the
percentage of coursework the student must
complete or as detailed as a course by course plan
toward certificate completion.
Regaining Eligibility
A student not making SAP may re-establish
eligibility for aid and SAP by meeting qualitative and
quantitative components of the SAP policy.
Categories of Students
Students who are not recipients of Title IV aid are
required to meet the standards of the SAP policy to
remain in their enrolled program.
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Impact of Grades
Failing Grades
Grades of F are counted as hours attempted
but not achieved and have a 0.00 value toward
GPA. Repetitions of courses are counted as hours
attempted. However, both the original credit hours
and subsequent repetitions must be calculated
as credits attempted in the successful course
completion percentage. A student may only fail
and repeat the same course once unless there
are extenuating circumstances that prevent the
student from successfully completing the course.
Extenuating circumstances will be determined by the
Campus Director. Repeated courses may adversely
affect a student’s academic progress in terms of
the maximum time frame, which is 150% of the
published length of the program.
Withdrawals/Incompletes
Withdrawals are counted as attempted but not
achieved. A student must withdraw from the entire
program; a student cannot withdraw from a course.
Students who withdraw from a program before
the end of the term will be given a grade of “W”.
Premier Education Group schools do not assign
“Incomplete” grades to individual classes. When the
student is given permission to reenter the program,
the determination is first made that the student will
complete the program within the 150% timeframe.
When a student reenters the program with less
than a 2.0 CGPA, he/she will be put on Academic
Advisement.
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Completion of Diploma
Requirements
A student who has completed all of the coursework
for his or her diploma but has not received the
diploma can not receive further financial aid for that
program.
Notices
Updates to the Title IV Satisfactory Academic
Progress Policy will be published in updates to the
Financial Aid Policy and Procedures Manual, School
Catalog, and other manuals as applicable.
Transfer/Proficiency Credits
Transfer and Proficiency Credits, will be counted as
hours attempted and hours earned, but will not be
counted in the Cumulative GPA.
New Program (School Initiative)
Measurement of SAP will start over if the student
switches to a new program created by the school
since the start of their program.
Additional Credential
(Returning Student)
Measurement of SAP will start over for a student
returning for a new credential
Change of Program
(Student Initiative)
Audited Courses/Review Classes
Students auditing courses and/or reviewing classes
will not earn a grade. Audited Courses and Review
Classes are not counted as hours attempted or
achieved and are not graded.
Measurement of SAP will start over in a students
new program.
Pass/Fail
Pass/Fail courses will be counted toward the
quantitative progress only.
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Services Not Offered
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Extended Enrollment
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Remedial classes or classes with non-punitive grades
Leave of Absence.
Satisfactory Academic Progress Measurement Chart
Measuring
Point
Academic
Credits
CGPA
Amount of Work
to be completed
Professional Medical Assistant
Mid Point first Academic Year
21
2.0
67%
End of first Academic Year
42
2.0
67%
Mid Point Second Academic Year
44
2.0
67%
End of Second Academic Year
46
2.0
67%
Health Claims Specialist
Mid Point first Academic Year
23.75
2.0
67%
End of first Academic Year
47.5
2.0
67%
Mid Point Second Academic Year
49.5
2.0
67%
End of Second Academic Year
51.5
2.0
67%
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, & Refrigeration
Mid Point first Academic Year
20.25
2.0
67%
End of first Academic Year
40.5
2.0
67%
Mid Point Second Academic Year
47.25
2.0
67%
End of Second Academic Year
54
2.0
67%
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Technician
Mid Point first Academic Year
20.25
2.0
67%
End of first Academic Year
40.5
2.0
67%
Culinary Arts
Mid Point first Academic Year
22.5
2.0
67%
End of first Academic Year
45
2.0
67%
Mid Point Second Academic Year
56.5
2.0
67%
End of Second Academic Year
68
2.0
67%
Computer Networking
Mid Point first Academic Year
22
2.0
67%
End of first Academic Year
44
2.0
67%
Mid Point Second Academic Year
46
2.0
67%
End of Second Academic Year
48
2.0
67%
Massage Therapy - 900 Hours *Students must have 90% attendance at the mid-point of their program
Mid Point first Academic Year
450 Hours
2.0
67%
End of first Academic Year
900 Hours
2.0
67%
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School Regulations & Policies
Student Conduct Suspension and Dismissal
Branford Hall Career Institute reserves the right to
dismiss or discontinue a student for breach of school
rules and regulations, or for any cause that Branford
Hall Career Institute deems necessary for the good
of the school. Student conduct in the classroom and
in the school must be professional. The following list
includes some, but not all, unacceptable behaviors:
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Swearing
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Striking & physical fighting
•
Behaviors disruptive to teaching or learning
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Violent behavior or threats of violence
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Hostile arguing
•
Physical or Mental Intimidation
•
Behaviors disrespectful to a faculty or staff member
•
Behavior deemed harassing of any nature and/or
discriminatory
•
Deliberately infecting Branford Hall Career Institute
computers with viruses
•
Deliberately violating the computer network security
system or gaining unauthorized access
•
Theft of school or personal property
•
Copyright Infringement
(including unauthorized distribution of copyrighted
materials)
•
Plagiarism
Sexual Harassment
As an educational institution we are committed to
maintaining an atmosphere of reciprocal respect.
All members of the school community have a
responsibility to ensure that the work and learning
environment are free from sexual harassment. The
Branford Hall Career Institute does not condone or
tolerate sexual harassment of any kind and regards
it as unacceptable behavior, subject to disciplinary
measures. If a student at the Branford Hall Career
Institute believes that he or she has been subjected
to sexual harassment, or hazing he or she should
inform the Director of Education or Campus
Director immediately.
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Hazing Policy
Under Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter
269, Sections 17, 18, and 19, any form of hazing is
considered to be a criminal offense punishable by a
fine and/or imprisonment in a house of correction.
Persons who witness or have knowledge of hazing
incidents and fail to report them are subject to
similar penalties. The act of hazing occurs when
activities or acts that initiate a person into any
student organization may result in willful or reckless
endangerment to the physical or mental health
of the student. Such activities may include forced
consumption of, or deprivation of food, liquor,
beverage, or drug, and physical attacks such as
beating, branding, whipping, and forced calisthenics.
Violation of Student
Conduct Policy
With regard to student conduct and perceived
severity of misconduct, any staff member has the
right to immediately dismiss a student engaging in
the aforementioned behaviors. The student will be
suspended from school for the remainder of the day.
Any tests, quizzes, or homework assignments due in a
class missed for reasons of suspension will receive a
grade of zero and will not be allowed to be made up.
Should the student refuse to comply with the
suspension and attempts to remain in class further
disciplinary action will be taken. The staff member
who dismissed the student will submit an Incident
Report to the Campus Director, or the Campus
Director’s designee, who will investigate the incident.
When the student returns to school the following
day, the Campus Director or designee will meet
with the student to discuss the incident. Should the
investigation reveal that the student’s conduct was
not inappropriate; the student will be allowed to
make up any tests, quizzes, or homework assignments
for grades and will receive attendance credit for
the hours missed during suspension. The Campus
Director will take further action, if necessary. The
Incident Report will become part of the student’s
permanent file.
Academic Honesty
Dress Code
Academic honesty is expected of all students.
Violations of academic honesty including, but not
limited to those listed below. These are serious
offenses, which undermine the integrity and mission
of Branford Hall Career Institute.
To foster an environment of professionalism and
career preparation, students must adhere to the
school’s general dress code as well as codes specific
to their programs. A detailed dress code can be
found in the school.
Plagiarism is defined as the use of another person’s
words or ideas without acknowledgement. The sources
for plagiarism are books, papers written, articles, internet,
references, journals and media sources.
Paraphrasing the words of another individual is also
considered plagiarism.
Cheating is defined as intentional use and/or attempted
uses of trickery, artifice, deception, breach of confidence,
fraud or misrepresentation of one’s academic work.
Fabrication is defined as the intentional and
unauthorized falsification, and or invention of any
information or citation in any academic exercise.
Semester Credit Hours
Branford Hall has adopted the standard Federal
definition of a credit hour for Federal Financial Aid
awarding using the standard federal clock to credit
hour conversion rate of 37.5 clock hours = one
Semester credit hour. A clock hour is defined as
one actual hour of attendance (60-minute period),
though each hour may include a 10-minute break.
Therefore a 900 hour program will be awarded 24
FA Credits. (900/37.5=24 FA Credits)
The credits used for Title IV eligibility evaluation may
differ from those used for academic transcripts.
Professional Medical
Assistant
Alcohol & Drugs
Branford Hall Career Institute’s standards of conduct
clearly prohibit the unlawful possession, use, sale,
or distribution of alcohol and/or illicit drugs on
its property, or as part of any school function.
Should a student act in violation of this policy,
disciplinary measures up to, and including dismissal
from the school, and notification of appropriate law
enforcement authorities, will ensue. In addition, if
the student wishes to remain enrolled at Branford
Hall Career Institute, the student may be required to
undergo professional counseling.
Mid Point first Academic Year
End of first Academic Year
*
Academic
FA
Credits Credits
21.75
43.5
12
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* The Massage Therapy Program is disbursed using Clock hours
based on the Federal Financial Aid Standards. Students must
have 90% attendance at the mid-point of their program. (EX.
Mid-point is equal to 450 hours. Students must have attended
a minimum of 405 hours and must be achieving satisfactory
academic progress in order to be eligible for disbursement of
funds..
CORI/SORI and Drug/Alcohol
Screening Statement
Externship and employment agencies/companies
may require a Criminal/Sexual Offender Records
Information (CORI or SORI) check. The externship
site may decline the student’s application for
externship. In addition, students may be required to
participate in drug and alcohol screening as part of
the externship process.
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Family Educational Rights and Privacy
Family Educational Rights
and Privacy
At Branford Hall Career Institute we care about
your privacy. Under the Family Educational Rights
and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974 (PL 93-380) as
amended by PL 93-568, Branford Hall Career
Institute will provide eligible students or parents
of minors with the opportunity to review the
student’s educational record, to seek correction of
information contained in those records, and to limit
disclosure of non-directory information from the
records. FERPA also provides that an educational
institution may not release information about
students nor give access to any unauthorized parties
without the student’s written consent.
FERPA allows schools to disclose records without
student permission to the following parties or under
the following conditions (34CFR 99.31)
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School officials with legitimate educational interests
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Specified officials for audit or evaluation purposes
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Other schools to which a student is transferring
•
Appropriate parties in connection with financial aid
to a student
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Organizations conducting certain studies for or on
behalf of the school
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Accrediting organizations
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Department of Veteran Affairs
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To comply with a judicial order or lawfully issues
subpoena
•
Appropriate officials in cases of health and safety
emergencies
•
Internal Revenue Service in compliance with the
Taxpayer Relief Act
•
Federal, State, and Local authorities pursuant to
specific federal and state laws
Students may also request their directory
information not be released (name, address,
telephone, date of attendance, program, honors,
awards, etc.) by submitting a request in writing to the
Financial Aid office. Students who wish to examine
their academic files may make an appointment to do
so. A student has the right to challenge and request
correction of any item in the file. The Director of
Education must authorize correction of any alleged
inaccuracy. The Director must give final approval of
the change.
Student Services
Branford Hall Career Institute offers many services
to assist the student in the pursuit of their new
career.
Advising
Advising is an important part of the Branford Hall
Career Institute community. At Branford Hall Career
Institute, this vital function is provided by individuals
in the Education, Career Service and Financial Aid
departments as well as the members of the faculty.
Advising services include academic, attendance,
financial aid and/or career advising.
Career Services
The Career Services Department assists graduates
in securing employment within their fields of study
by providing employment referrals and training
on career search techniques. The Career Services
Department works closely with the Career
Development instructors to ensure that students
are given the most updated career information and
are properly prepared for their career search. This is
achieved by instructing students on how to conduct
an effective career search.
Topics include:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Goal setting
Resume and cover letter writing
Informational interviewing, networking
Career search methods, interviewing techniques
Graduate Services
The resources of the Career Services Department
are available to students and graduates in good
standing. Communication and cooperation are
necessary for an effective career search. Graduates
are encouraged to contact Career Services on
a weekly basis to review their individual career
search. While the Career Services Department will
do everything it can to assist graduates in finding
employment, graduates should remember that this is
only one resource.
Some of the services available to graduates include:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Resume and cover letter writing assistance,
“Mock” interviews,
Employment referrals
Individual career guidance throughout the career
search.
Records are maintained on all graduates and surveys
of alumni are used to assist with updating and
improving curricula.
A successful career search incorporates several
resources for developing employment opportunities.
Therefore, graduates should seek interviews and
opportunities on their own in addition to efforts
with Career Services. The resources of the Career
Services Department are available to all alumni
throughout their careers.
Follow-up
Exit Interview
Prior to graduation, all students are required to
complete an exit interview with the Career Services
Department. While the exit interview is mandatory
prior to graduation, all students are encouraged
to meet with Career Services early and often
throughout their program to discuss individual career
strategies and objectives.
Branford Hall Career Institute cannot
promise or guarantee employment to any
student or graduate.
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Student Council
Resource Center
Students have the opportunity to participate in
the Student Council, organizing in-school and
extracurricular events. The administration and faculty
encourage participation in the Student Council
and provide support and guidance when necessary.
Students who are interested should ask the Student
Services Coordinator how to become involved.
The resource center includes computers with
Internet access for research purposes. The Library
and Information Resources Network (LIRN) library
system is a premium product offered at your campus.
LIRN can be accessed from home or school library
computers.
Part-time Employment
Services
Bulletin boards with part-time employment listings
are located by the Career Services Director’s Office
or on a prior assigned hallway.
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Miscellaneous
Parking
Campus Security
A designated parking lot is available for student
parking. Students park at their own risk. Branford
Hall Career Institute will not be responsible for loss
or damage to personal property.
In compliance with the Student Right to Know
Security Act, Public LAW 101-542, as amended
by the Higher Education Technical Amendments
of 1991, Public LAW 102-26, The Branford Hall
Career Institute provides campus crime statistics
and procedures for reporting and deterring criminal
activity. Students may secure the crime data by going
to www.ope.ed.gov/security.
Equal Opportunity
Branford Hall Career Institute does not discriminate
on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national and
ethnic origin, or handicap status in its recruitment,
enrollment, or employment practices.
Student Safety
The Branford Hall Career Institute provides its
students with a secure and safe environment. The
school complies with the various Federal, State and
local building codes and Fire Marshall Regulations.
Students are responsible for their own security and
safety both on-campus and off-campus and must be
considerate of the security and safety of others. The
school has no responsibility or obligation for any
student’s personal belongings that are lost, stolen
or damaged on or off school property or during
school activities. The school has no responsibility
or obligation with respect to any altercations or
disputes between students, whether on or off the
school’s premises nor for any damages or injuries
arising there from.
Students should immediately report any medical,
criminal, or other emergency occurring on school
premises to the Campus Director or any other
school employee. On receipt of any report of
medical or criminal emergency, the school will
obtain the services of medical or law enforcement
professionals. In the event of a criminal emergency,
the student may be required to confirm in writing the
details of the criminal emergency reported. Students
are encouraged to promptly and accurately report all
crimes that occur on school premises or during any
school activities to school officials and appropriate
police agencies.
Click on Open the Campus Security Statistics
website, go to the State Section and pick the school’s
state, click on search at the bottom of the screen,
and select the school. Students unable to access this
information are advised to see their Director to
obtain a printed copy. The following websites may
be used to identify those persons registered as sex
offenders in Massachusetts
http://www.mass.gov/sorb/community.htm.
Completion/Graduation and
Other Consumer Information
Data
Consumer information is available on the College
Navigator Website. By using College Navigator,
prospective students, students and others can gain
access to statistical information regarding student
body diversity, placement in employment, graduation
and retention rates and other data. To access this
information access the following URL:
http://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator
Once on the site, simply search for Branford Hall
Career Institute. Click on the State Section and pick
your state and city. Then click on “search” at the
bottom of screen and then pick your school. Any
students or staffs not able to access this information
are advised to see their Campus Director to obtain
a printed copy.
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Cell Phone Usage
Changes to Class Schedule
The Branford Hall Career Institute strives to
maintain an environment that is conducive to
maximizing student learning. Cell phone usage/
texting in the classroom is disruptive to that
environment, and therefore is limited to the student
lounge or outside of the building. Cell phones can be
kept on silent or vibrate for emergency notification
purposes only.
At any time prior to the start of any program
course(s) that the student is registered to take in any
term, the school may:
National Certifications
If the school cancels the program, the student’s
Enrollment Agreement is cancelled as well.
All students are encouraged to obtain national
certifications if available, however, Premier Education
Group, LP and its campuses make no representation
with regard to the likelihood of job placement, salary,
or industry wide certification of its graduates. Ask
your school for more information
Change of Program
A student may change from one program to another,
if circumstances permit, with the approval of the
Director of Education. The student will be charged
for the completed portion of the first program
in addition to the new program charges. A student
requesting a change should see the Director of
Education. Measurement of SAP will start over in
the new program.
Changes
Branford Hall Career Institute reserves the right
to change its policies and procedures, calendar,
courses, programs, personnel, daily schedule, costs
of education, and any other school activity at any
time. Notice of such changes will be provided
appropriately.
Changes to Curriculum
The school may, at any time at its discretion, vary the
sequence of courses in any program of study, revise
the curriculum content of any program of study or
any course in any program of study, and change the
number of credit hours in any program of study or
any course in any program of study having received
approval if as required by all pertinent regulatory
agencies.
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1. Change the start date of that term
2. Assign the student a new class schedule
3. Cancel the program or course
At any time following the start of any program for
any courses that the student is registered to take in
any term the school may:
1. Merge the student’s class into one or more other
sections of the same course
2. Divide the student’s class into more than one section
within the same program
3. Change the meeting days or time of the student’s class
4. Cancel and reschedule the course
These modifications to the schedule are not
viewed as altering the program and the enrollment
agreement remains in place.
Grievance Procedure
Informal Grievance Procedure
The informal procedure encourages the student to
discuss their concern with the Director of Education
who may be helpful in resolving the matter. The
purpose of the informal grievance procedure is to
allow for misunderstandings to be aired and resolved
and to provide an opportunity to attempt to resolve
the concern prior to the formal grievance process.
If there is no resolution within ten days then the
student takes their grievance to the formal grievance
process. The Director of Education will notify the
appropriate staff in writing when a complaint is not
resolved at the informal level.
Formal Grievance Procedure
Students who have grievances may first try settling
them with the Education Department.
Should
satisfaction not be obtained, students may appeal
decisions to the Campus Director. Should satisfaction
not be obtained by the decisions or directives of the
administrators, students may file formal complaints
with the corporate administration. Please send
complaints to Dr. Nicholas V. Hastain, President &
CEO at the New Haven Office:
The student has the right to contact the
Massachusetts Division of Professional Licensure,
Office of Private Occupational School Education at
any time.
Massachusetts Division of Professional Licensure
Office of Private Occupational School Education
1000 Washington Street, Suite 710
Boston, MA 02118
Tel: (617) 727-5811
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.mass.gov/dpl
Accrediting Council for Independent
Colleges & Schools
750 First Street, N.E.
Suite 980
Washington, D.C. 20002-4241
Tel: (202) 336-6780
Branford Hall Career Institute has neither any
policy nor acts in any manner which discourages
or prohibits the filing of inquiries or complaints
with the Massachusetts Division of Professional
Licensure, Office of Private Occupational School
Education, and/or the Accrediting Council for
Independent Colleges and Schools.
545 Long Wharf Drive, 5th Floor
New Haven, CT 06511
Tel: (203) 672-2300
Fax: (203) 672-2323
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Programs
of Study
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Computer Networking Management
1,080 Hours - 48.0 Semester Credits
36 Weeks/Day - 68 Weeks/Evening
Educational Objectives: The Computer Networking
Management Program prepares students for the exciting
computer support and networking field. The courses provide
the essential foundation to enter and grow in their IT career.
From the beginning, students are engaged in the process of supporting computers. The student will learn
the skills to become a bench technician and a desktop support technician. From there the student will then
move into the networking arena and be provided courses that will give them the foundation in network
administration and security. The final course, the Ethical Hacking class, is designed to take the student’s
recently acquired knowledge in PC hardware support, desktop support, networking and security and apply it
in the art of network defense.
Course
110CD
CNM100
CNM210
CNM220
CNM255
DOS200
DOS210
DOS215
NOS100
NOS112
NOS200
NOS210
NOS215
CNM400
Semester
Credits
Career Development
1.0
Computer Support Technology
6.0
Microsoft Office/Word/Excel
1.0
Microsoft Office Access/Outlook
1.0
Fundamentals of Networking
6.0
Desktop Operating Systems
4.5
Supporting Workstation Systems
2.0
Managing Workstation Systems
2.5
Supporting Network Operating Systems
6.0
Managing Network Operating Systems
6.0
Network Security I
1.5
Network Defense Technologies
3.0
Network Security II
3.5
Computer Network Management Externship
4.0
Total 48.0 Credits
*
Prerequisites
DOS200 or DOS210
DOS200 or DOS210 or NOS100
NOS100 or NOS112
NOS200
NOS200
All courses
Courses are not necessarily taught in the sequence in which they appear in the catalog.
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Culinary Arts
1,560 Hours - 68.0 Semester Credits
52 Weeks - Day
Educational Objectives: The Culinary Arts Program
prepares students for exciting careers in food service
preparation. From the beginning, the students are engaged in
food preparation and educational courses in both classroom
and laboratory settings. These courses provide the essential
foundation for the food service techniques required of the industry. The program aims to develop
professionalism and excellence in students. The combination of academic, laboratory, and hands-on classes will
develop the skills needed in food production methods, cost control, nutrition, sanitation and food marketing.
Course
Prerequisites
100CUL
110CUL
115CUL
120CUL
125CUL
132CUL
134CUL
135CUL
140CUL
145CUL
150CUL
155CUL
160CUL
166CUL
168CUL
170CUL
177CUL
178CUL
180CUL
Essentials of Professional Kitchen
Food, Safety and Sanitation
Nutrition
Knife Skills & Kitchen Equipment
International Cuisines: Europe and Africa
Poultry & Seafood
Culinary Career Development/Computer Fundamentals
Restaurant Management
Eggs & Dairy Products
Stocks, Soups & Sauces
Hors Oeuvres & Appetizers
Potatoes, Grains & Pastas
Bakeshop
Beverages Wine and Beer
Beverages Spirits, Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Vegetables, Fruits, Nuts, Herbs & Spices
Restaurant Accounting
Restaurant Marketing
Meats, Beef, Pork,Veal, Lamb
185CUL
187CUL
Healthy Cooking
3.0
International Cuisines: Asia, Middle East, Australia, and Latin
American
3.0
100CUL, 110CUL, 120CUL
Desserts
1.0
100CUL, 110CUL, 120CUL
Principles of Dining Service
2.0
Front of House Business Operations
2.0
Culinary Arts Externship
8.0
All courses
Total 68.0 Credits
190CUL
195CUL
197CUL
226CUL
*
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Semester
Credits
3.0
1.5
1.5
2.0
3.0
3.0
1.0
4.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
1.5
1.5
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
100CUL, 110CUL
100CUL, 110CUL, 120CUL
100CUL, 110CUL, 120CUL
100CUL, 110CUL, 120CUL
100CUL, 110CUL, 120CUL
100CUL, 110CUL, 120CUL
100CUL, 110CUL, 120CUL
100CUL, 110CUL, 120CUL
100CUL, 110CUL, 120CUL
100CUL, 110CUL,
115 CUL, 120CUL
Courses are not necessarily taught in the sequence in which they appear in the catalog.
Health Claims Specialist
1,080 Hours - 51.5 Semester Credits
36 Weeks/Day - 68 Weeks/Evening
Educational Objective: This program is designed to provide
individuals with the basic knowledge and competencies necessary
to prepare, submit, and/or process medical insurance claims in a
myriad of environments related to the health care and insurance industries. Such environments could include
physicians’ offices, hospitals, extended care facilities, diagnostic centers, and insurance companies.
Semester
Credits
110PP
Psychology of Success
1.5
110OA
Office Administration
1.5
110LE
Law & Ethics
1.5
110BM
Basic Math
1.5
110BKB
Basic Keyboarding
1.0
110BWS Business Writing Skills
2.0
110CD
Career Development
1.0
111MOA Microsoft Office Applications®
1.0
111CBS
Computerized Billing Simulation
1.5
111EHR
Electronic Health Record Specialist I
4.0
121EHR
Electronic Health Record Specialist II
2.0
121ABW Applied Business Writing
2.0
121WPW Word Processing I for Windows®
1.0
131WPW Word Processing II for Windows®
1.0
510MCD Medical Coding I
1.5
510MTA
Medical Terminology & Anatomy I
2.0
510INS
Introduction to Insurance
2.0
510BCF
Billing & Coding Forms
1.5
511CRC
Collection & Reimbursement Concepts
1.5
521MTA
Medical Terminology & Anatomy II
2.0
521MCD Medical Coding II
1.5
531MTA
Medical Terminology & Anatomy III
2.0
531MCD Medical Coding III
1.5
521INS
Insurance
2.0
541MCD Medical Coding IV
1.5
541MTA
Medical Terminology & Anatomy IV
2.0
551MCD Medical Coding V
1.5
561MCD Medical Coding VI
1.5
511SMR
Health Claims Specialist Certification Review
1.5
515EXT
Health Claims Specialist Externship
3.5
Total 51.5 Credits
Course
*
Prerequisites
110BKB
110BKB
110LE, 531MTA
111EHR
110BWS
110BKB
121WPW
521INS, 521MCD
521INS
510MTA
510MCD
521MTA
521MCD
510INS
531MCD
531MTA
541MCD
551MCD
Co-req: 515EXT
All courses, Co-req: 511SMR
Courses are not necessarily taught in the sequence in which they appear in the catalog.
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Heating, Ventilation, and Air
Conditioning Technician
900 Hours - 40.5 Semester Credits
57 Weeks - Evening
Educational Objective: Students in the Heating, Ventilation,
and Air Conditioning program will perform a variety of Heating,
Ventilation, Air Conditioning service functions. This program is
designed to provide students with a foundation in their skills to
achieve an entry-level position as a service technician in the field
of Heating,Ventilation, and Air Conditioning.
Course
HV100
HV103
HV105
HV106
HV201
HV203
HV204
HV206
VH207
HV202
HV209
Semester
Credits
Basic Math
1.5
Fundamentals of Electricity
4.5
Fundamentals of Refrigeration
4.5
Practical HVAC/R
3.0
Residential Systems AC & Heat Pumps
4.5
Indoor Air Quality
4.5
Commercial Systems 1 Packaged Systems
4.5
Commercial Systems III Hydronics & Unitary Systems
4.5
Energy Management and Digital Control Systems
4.5
Residential Systems II
2.0
Warm Air Heating Systems
2.5
Total 40.5 Credits
*
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Prerequisites
HV100, HV103, HV105, HV106
HV100, HV103, HV105, HV106
HV100, HV103, HV105, HV106
HV100, HV103, HV105, HV106
HV100, HV103, HV105, HV106
HV100, HV103, HV105, HV106
HV100, HV103, HV105, HV106
Courses are not necessarily taught in the sequence in which they appear in the catalog.
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning &
Refrigeration
1,200 Hours - 54.0 Semester Credits
40 Weeks - Day
Educational Objectives: Educational Objectives: Students in
the Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration program
will perform a wide variety of Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning
and Refrigeration service functions. This program is designed
to provide students with a strong foundation in their skills to achieve an entry-level position in the field of
Heating,Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration.
Course
HV101
HV103
HV105
VH102
HV104
HV201
HV203
HV204
HV205
VH206
VH207
VH208
HV202
Semester
Credits
Introduction to HVAC/R
4.5
Fundamentals of Electricity
4.5
Fundamentals of Refrigeration
4.5
Computer Concepts
1.5
Introduction to Gas Heating
3.0
Residential Systems I AC & Heat Pumps
4.5
Indoor Air Quality
4.5
Commercial Systems I Packaged Systems
4.5
Commercial Systems II Refrigeration
4.5
Commercial Systems III Hydronics & Unitary Systems
4.5
Energy Management and Digital Control Systems
4.5
Customer Service and Career Skills
4.5
Residential Systems II Warm Air Heating Systems Oil
4.5
Total 54.0 Credits
*
Prerequisites
HV101, HV103, HV105
HV101, HV103, HV105
HV101, HV103, HV105
HV101, HV103, HV105
HV101, HV103, HV105
HV101, HV103, HV105
HV101, HV103, HV105
Courses are not necessarily taught in the sequence in which they appear in the catalog.
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Massage Therapy
900 Hours - 47.0 Semester Credits
30 Weeks/Day - 57 Weeks/Evening
Educational Objectives: The Massage Therapy program
prepares students for exciting careers in therapeutic massage.
From the beginning, students are engaged in medical and
educational courses that provide the essential foundation for the
massage techniques required in this emerging health career field. The massage hands-on courses immerse
students in the classical massage techniques along with advanced therapeutic procedures and soft tissue
manipulation. Emphasis on developing a business, communications skills and human relations, develops the
level of professionalism required in the health and wellness community.
Course
110CD
110PP
110MLE
110BS
201APA
201MTH
202MTH
202APA
203MTH
204MTH
204MTA
205MTH
206MTH
211MTH
212MTH
213PAT
214PAT
213MTH
213INT
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Semester
Prerequisites
Credits
Career Development
1.0
Personal Psychology
2.0
Law & Ethics for Massage
2.0
Basic Skills
0.5
Anatomy & Physiology Fundamentals
4.0
The Science of Touch
4.0
The Art of Massage Therapy
3.0
Anatomy & Physiology: The Body Complete
2.5
Integrative Modalities
3.0
Seated Massage
1.5
Professional Medical Terminology
2.0
Assessments & Special Populations
3.0
Advanced Massage Training & Review
3.0
202MTH, 203MTH, 212MTH
The Business of Massage Therapy
2.0
Kinesiology & Myology
4.5
Pathology I
2.5
Pathology II
2.5
Massage Therapy Job Essentials
1.0
All course, Except 110CD,
Internship
3.0
Total 47.0 Credits 110BS
*
Courses are not necessarily taught in the sequence in which they appear in the catalog.
*
Massage Therapist must be licensed to practice in the state of Massachusetts Licensing
Board: Board of Registration of Massage Therapy, Division of Professional Licensure
• Cost $225.00
Professional Medical Assistant
1,080 Hours - 46.0 Semester Credits
36 Weeks/Day - 68 Weeks/Evening
Educational Objectives: Professional Medical Assistants
perform a wide array of clinical and human relations functions,
which contribute to a sense of confidence for patients in the
medical office. This program is designed to provide students
with strong foundations in patient care procedures and theory,
medical clinical practices, and communication skills necessary for thorough, successful integration into any
medical office.
Semester
Credits
102PR
Professionalism
1.0
110CD
Career Development
1.0
110LE
Law & Ethics
1.5
110OM
Office Manager
1.5
110BM
Basic Math
1.5
110PP
Personal Psychology
1.0
110BS
Basic Skills
0.5
111CBS Computerized Billing Simulation
1.0
111EHR Electronic Health Records Specialist I
4.0
121EHR Electronic Health Records Specialist II
2.0
410MTA Medical Terminology A
2.0
410APA Anatomy & Physiology A
2.0
410MCA Medical Clinical Procedures A
1.5
410PHA Pharmacology A
1.0
410MOS Medical Office Skills
1.0
410MOP Medical Office Procedures
1.0
410BIC
Billing, Insurance and Coding
1.0
411CRT Medical Assistant Certification Review
1.0
411CR
Clinical Review
0.5
421MTB Medical Terminology B
2.0
421APB Anatomy & Physiology B
2.0
421MCB Medical Clinical Procedures B
1.5
421PHB Pharmacology B
1.0
422PHL Phlebotomy Essentials
1.5
431MTC Medical Terminology C
2.0
431APC Anatomy & Physiology C
2.0
431MCC Medical Clinical Procedures C
1.5
431PHC Pharmacology C
1.0
441MCD Medical Clinical Procedures D
1.5
412EXT Professional Medical Assistant Externship
4.0
Total 46.0 Credits
Course
*
Prerequisites
111EHR
441MCD
410MTA
410APA
410MCA
410MPHA
421MTB
421APB
421MCB
421PHB
431MCC
All courses
Courses are not necessarily taught in the sequence in which they appear in the catalog.
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Course
Descriptions
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Computer Networking Management
110CD Career Development
1.0 Credits
DOS200 Desktop Operating Systems
4.5 Credits
Students concentrate on various strategies that include
job search, resume formats, necessary pre-employment
letters, and interview techniques. Students expected
to develop effective communication skills to interact
professionally with colleagues by the completion of this
course.
This course is designed for beginning information
technology students to teach them how to install,
configure and administer a desktop operating system.
The student will be taught how to manage a Windows
desktop operating system in a variety of environments.
CNM100 Computer Support Technology
6.0 Credits
The student will be taught about the Personal Computer
Industry, and will be introduced to the necessary concepts
and skills required to become a CompTIA A+ Certified
Technician. This course is designed to provide individuals
with knowledge of hardware, software, elements of
security and soft skills.
CNM210 Mirosoft Word/Excel
1.0 Credits
This is an introductory course designed to provide an
overview of Microsoft Office. This course will introduce
the student to the basic functions of Microsoft Word and
Microsoft Excel.
CNM220 Microsoft Access/Outlook
1.0 Credits
This is an introductory course designed to provide an
overview of Microsoft Office. This course will introduce
the student to the basic functions of Microsoft Access and
Microsoft Outlook.
CNM255 Fundamentals of Networking
6.0 Credits
The student will be taught techniques in installing,
configuring, and troubleshooting a computer network.
Networking technologies and protocols will be taught
relating to the IT industry today. This course is designed to
help students understand how to design and implement a
network.
DOS210 Supporting Workstation Systems
2.0 Credits
This course is designed for beginning information
technology students to teach them how to install,
configure and administer a desktop operating system.
The student will be taught how to manage a Windows 8
desktop operating system in a variety of environments.
DOS215 Managing Workstation Systems
2.5 Credits
This course is designed for beginning information
technology students to teach them how to install,
configure and administer a desktop operating system.
The student will be taught how to manage a Windows 8
desktop operating system in a variety of environments.
NOS100 Supporting Network Operating
Systems
6.0 Credits
This course is designed as an introduction to Server
Operating Systems. This course is designed to teach the
student how to configure, administrate and troubleshoot
network elements from user accounts to server security.
The students will also be taught how to create, configure
and manage network resources.
Prerequisite: DOS200 or DOS210
NOS112 Managing Network Operating
Systems
6.0 Credits
This course is a continuation of the Server Operating
System and how to administer the infrastructure. The
student will be taught how to configure, administrate
and troubleshoot network elements from server roles to
server security
Prerequisite: DOS200 or DOS210 or NOS100
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Culinary Arts
NOS200 Network Security I
1.5 Credits
This course is designed as an introduction to network
security by teaching network goals such as system
threats and risks, protecting networks and operating
systems, securing access to network resources, by using
encryptions, authentications, and intrusion detection
systems. Students will also be taught how to discover
vulnerabilities in both computers and networks.
Prerequisite: NOS100 or NOS112
NOS210 Ethical Hacking
3.0 Credits
This course is designed to use the student’s knowledge
of networking and networking security and introduce
them to security testing. By using the knowledge, tools
and methodologies used by hackers to gain unauthorized
access to a network, the student will be taught how to
protect Networks from attacks.
Prerequisite: NOS200
NOS215 Network Security II
3.5 Credits
This course will introduce the student to the advanced
topics in network security by teaching concepts such
as; authentication, authorization, and accounting, and
configuring firewall, IDS, and HoneyPot. The student will
be taught how to achieve these goals by utilizing tools
built in Windows, Linux operating systems, and open
source software.
Prerequisite: NOS200
CNM400 Computer Networking Management
Externship
4.0 Credits
This course is designed to allow the
networking management student to apply
and practical computer office, software
networking, security and forensic skills in
environment.
Prerequisite: All courses
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computer
theoretical
application,
a business
100CUL Essentials of the Professional Kitchen
3.0 Credits
This course discusses and describes the importance to a
professional chef of developing a refined sense of “taste”.
Development of the modern food service industry will
be discussed including historical figures responsible for
developing food service professionalism. Classic and
modern kitchen brigades will be discussed. Students
will learn what attributes are necessary to become a
professional chef. The different types of and styles of
menus and standardized recipes will be discussed. Students
will learn to recognize a variety of herbs and spices along
with applications of same. Students will practice a variety
of cooking techniques. This course covers the importance
of proper miseen place. Plate design and presentation will
be discussed and practiced. This course will cover basic
principles of buffet presentation. Culinary math principles
will be included in this course, with emphasis on recipe
costing, recipe conversions and the importance of cost
control.
115CUL Nutrition
1.5 Credits
This course addresses a basic understanding of nutrition.
Key concepts in nutrition will be discussed. Students
will gain an understanding of nutritional standards and
guidelines. Nutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins
and lipids as well as vitamins, minerals and water will be
explored. This course will touch on healthy cooking, food
allergens and special diets. Menu labeling regulations will
also be discussed.
110CUL Food Safety and Sanitation
1.5 Credits
This course concentrates on the major causes of
foodborne illnesses and how to prevent them. This course
also discusses how to keep food safe throughout the flow
of food in the operation. Proper sanitation and safety
rules and regulations will be discussed. This is a National
Restaurant Association Manage First Certification class.
Prerequisite: None
Semester Credits: 1.5
120CUL Knife Skills & Kitchen Equipment
2.0 Credits
135CUL Restaurant Management
4.0 Credits
The student will develop, practice, and refine knife skills.
The student will also learn to identify and use a variety of
common kitchen tools and equipment. Students will learn
how to properly care for and maintain knives.
Prerequisite: 100CUL, 110CUL
This course introduces students to the dynamics of
leadership. Topics include the planning process, effective
communication, employee development, various stages
of team growth and how to manage daily operations.
Employee work schedules and labor costs will be
discussed. The need for effective meeting management,
compensation programs and employee retention and
termination will also be discussed. This course is a
National Restaurant Association ManageFirst certification
class.
125CUL International Cuisines: Europe and
Africa
3.0 Credits
This course provides an overview of recipes from Europe,
including the British Isles, Spain, France, Italy, Germany,
Russian, and eastern Europe. As well as those from Africa.
Students will learn that many of a cuisine’s culinary
traits are based on naturally occurring conditions in the
region or country. The geography, topography, and climate
are some of the conditions that influence a region or
country’s cuisine.Students will learn how food has evolved
into the cuisine of today. Students will prepare recipes
using ingredients characteristic of each region or country.
Prerequisite: 100CUL, 110CUL, 120CUL
132CUL Poultry, Seafood, and Game
3.0 Credits
Upon completion of this class, students will understand
the structure and composition of poultry. They will also
be able to identify various kinds and classes of poultry.
The poultry inspection and grading practices will be
reviewed. Students are taught about the composition and
structure of fish and shellfish. Students are also taught to
properly identify various fish as well as proper storage and
handling procedures. A variety of cooking techniques for
poultry seafood and shellfish will be applied.
Prerequisite: 100CUL, 110CUL, 120CUL
134CUL Culinary Career Development and
Computer Fundamentals
1.0 Credits
This course introduces the student to the topic of career
development, resume development, and interviewing
techniques. Strategies for obtaining interviews and jobs
via the Internet will be discussed and demonstrated.
Various job search techniques will also be explored. This
course introduces the student to the common features
of Microsoft Office including Microsoft Word, Excel and
Publisher.
140CUL Eggs & Dairy Products
3.0 Credits
This course covers principles of egg cookery and the
composition of eggs. Students will learn to identify, store
and use a variety of dairy based products. The student
will practice a variety of recipes utilizing eggs, dairy
products, and cheeses. Students will have an opportunity
to prepare fresh ricotta cheese and fresh mozzarella
cheese. Students will explore a variety of breakfast foods
including crepes, pancakes, French toast, waffles, and
cereals.
Prerequisite: 100CUL, 110CUL, 120CUL
145CUL Stocks, Soups, & Sauces
3.0 Credits
This course is an overview of stocks, soups, and sauces.
This course includes practice in creating the grand
sauces (or mother sauces) and their derivative sauces.
Hollandaise, Béchamel, Veloute and Tomato sauces are
a few of the sauces that will be mastered in this class.
Students will learn to make a variety of stocks, broths,
bisques, cream soups.
Prerequisite: 100CUL, 110CUL, 120CUL
150CUL Hors d’Oeuvres & Appetizers
3.0 Credits
This course provides an overview of finger foods,
canapés, cold hors d’oeuvres, hot hors d’oeuvres, caviar,
various mousses, cheeses, and other starters for meals
and buffets.
Prerequisite: 100CUL, 110CUL, 120CUL
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155CUL Potatoes, Grains, & Pastas
3.0 Credits
178CUL Restaurant Marketing
3.0 Credits
This course covers techniques for preparing a variety of
potato, grains, rice and pasta dishes. Students will practice
making fresh pasta, as well as dried pasta. Students will
prepare a variety of rice dishes and explore grains such as
barley, quinoa, couscous, and grits.
Prerequisite: 100CUL, 110CUL, 120CUL
Students are taught why effective marketing is essential
for success. Students will learn about the importance of
branding in the marketing process. Customer behavior
will be discussed. Students are also taught to identify
external and internal factors that influence a customer’s
behavior and purchasing decisions. Students explore how
to develop a marketing plan. How to set menu prices
will be discussed. Various communication channels will be
reviewed. Sales promotions, public relations, advertising
and sales will also be reviewed. This course is a National
Restaurant Association ManageFirst certification class.
160CUL Bakeshop
3.0 Credits
This course provides an overview of the principles of
baking. Students are taught the composition of a variety
of flours, the development of gluten, and the aging and
bleaching process of flour. Sugars, sweeteners, thickeners,
leaveners, gelatin and their uses in the bakeshop will be
discussed. Students will prepare a variety of baked goods
including, yeast breads, quick breads, muffins, pies, pastries
and cookies and cakes.
Prerequisite: 100CUL, 110CUL, 120CUL
168CUL Beverages: Spirits, Non-Alcoholic
Beverages
1.5 Credits
This course is an overview of beverages such as: spirits,
mixed drinks, non-alcoholic beverages, juices, frozen
beverages. Students will be introduced to mixology. This
course also reviews business operating procedures.
177CUL Restaurant Accounting
3.0 Credits
This course introduces students to accounting and
finance issues for restaurant owners. Students are taught
how to plan for a profitable restaurant. The importance
and understanding of income statements and budgets
will be discussed. How to manage accounts receivable
and accounts payable will be discussed. Students explore
controlling foodservice costs. Students are taught how to
price food and beverage sales for profit. This course is a
National Restaurant Association ManageFirst certification
class.
180CUL Beef, Pork, Veal, Lamb
3.0 Credits
This course provides an overview of the role of meat in
the human diet. Discussions include the structure, texture,
composition, and quality of a variety of meats. Methods
of preserving and storing meat are discussed. The student
will practice cooking a variety of beef, pork, veal and
lamb. Cooking, storing, and serving techniques will be
demonstrated and practiced. The nutritional value of meat
in a healthy diet will be discussed.
Prerequisite: 100CUL,110CUL,120CUL
185CUL Healthy Cooking
3.0 Credits
The responsibility of a professional chef is to choose,
whenever possible, healthy food alternatives while still
creating appealing and delicious dishes. This course
incorporates techniques and recipes found in some of
the world’s finest spa resorts. There is discussion of the
role diet plays in disease and techniques for selecting and
using natural foods and ingredients. There is emphasis on
vegetarian and macrobiotic dishes.
Prerequisite: 100CUL,110CUL,115CUL,120CUL
187CUL International: Asia, Middle East,
Australia, Latin America
3.0 Credits
This course provides an overview of recipes from Asia,
the Middle East, Australia and Latin America. Students are
taught that many of a cuisine’s culinary traits are based on
naturally occurring conditions in the region or country.
The geography, topography, and climate are some of the
conditions that influence a region or country’s cuisine.
Students explore how food has evolved into the cuisine
of today. Students will prepare recipes using ingredients
characteristic of each region or country.
Prerequisite: 100CUL, 110CUL, 120CUL
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170CUL Vegetables, Fruits, Nuts, Herbs, &
Spices
3.0 Credits
This course provides an overview of vegetables, fruits,
nuts, herbs, and spices. Students will gain information
about how plants grow and develop and the nutritional
value of plants. They will be taught to identify and use in
recipes a wide variety of plant products. Students will
prepare a variety of vegetables using various cooking
techniques.
Prerequisite: 100CUL, 110CUL, 120CUL
190CUL Desserts
1.0 Credits
Health Claims
Specialist
110BKB Basic Keyboarding
1.0 Credits
This course enables students to learn correct position
and techniques, alphabetic keys, number keys and special
symbol keys.
110OA Office Administration
1.5 Credits
This course provides an overview of a variety of foods
served as the last course of a meal. Students will prepare
a variety of custards, cream desserts, frozen desserts, and
chocolates. Students will prepare classic desserts such as
flan and crème brulee. Students will practice plate design
Prerequisite: 100CUL,120CUL,110CUL
This course prepares students to meet the challenges
of the changing workplace and to solve typical problems
that arise in the business office. Problem solving, decisionmaking, and handling conflict will enhance the student’s
ability to handle multiple tasks and manage difficult
situations in the workplace. This course will emphasize
the importance of communication and interpersonal skills.
195CUL Principles of Dining Services
2.0 Credits
110CD Career Development
1.0 Credits
This course is a comprehensive examination of the
staffing and functions of the public dining area or point-ofpurchase area. Subjects covered include: the dining room
brigade, staffing and hiring practices, methods of table
service.
Students concentrate on various strategies that include
job search, resume formats, necessary pre-employment
letters, and interview techniques. Students develop
effective communication skills to interact professionally
with colleagues.
197CUL Front of House Business Operations
2.0 Credits
110LE Law & Ethics
1.5 Credits
This course is a continuation of the staffing and functions
of the public dining area or point-of-purchase area.
Subjects covered include: methods of table service, menu
layout and design, computerized and non-computerized
forms and methods of tracking front-of-house operations.
This course acquaints students pursuing the health and
legal professions with issues involving medicine, law, and
ethics.
226CUL Culinary Arts Externship
8.0 Credits
This course is designed for the culinary arts student to
apply theory and practical skills learned in the classroom
and kitchen.
Prerequisite: All courses
110BM Basic Math
1.5 Credits
This course teaches students basic mathematical skills
used in today’s business office. Topics include basic
addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole
numbers and decimals, banking, percents in business,
patient ledger cards, and the metric system.
110BWS Business Writing Skills
2.0 Credits
This course is designed to introduce students to the
fundamentals of basic grammar and punctuation, which
must be mastered to write and speak effectively.
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110PP Psychology of Success
1.5 Credits
121WPW Word Processing I for Windows®
1.0 Credits
This course introduces students to the concepts of selfassessment and self-esteem. It is meant as a guide for
making the changes necessary in the students’ own lives
to facilitate success in their chosen careers.
Students are taught word processing concepts, vocabulary,
and how to operate the keyboard and its function keys.
The Microsoft Word® software will be used to learn
the hands-on-functions and features of word processing.
Business documents will be stressed. Extensive
keyboarding practice will also be used to develop speed
and accuracy to the highest possible level.
Prerequisite: 110BKB
111CBS Computerized Billing Simulation
1.5 Credits
This course introduces and simulates situations using
computerized software. Students are taught to input
patient information, schedule appointments, and handle
billing. In addition, students produce various lists and
reports and learn to handle insurance claims both on
forms and electronically.
Prerequisite: 110BKB
111MOA Microsoft Office Application®
1.0 Credits
This computer course will introduce the basics of
working with files and the programs used to create them.
Utilization and application of Microsoft Excel®, creating a
presentation using PowerPoint® and integration of Office
2007® programs.
Prerequisite: 110BKB
111EHR Electronic Health Record Specialist I
4.0 Credits
This course will cover the usage and management of
health information and the electronic health record
(EHR). This course will introduce the students to the
use of health information and the EHR for any setting
within the health care industry from acute, ambulatory,
long term, home health, specialty, population health,
and personal health that encompass the continuum of
care. This course will provide students with a practical
understanding of what an electronic health record
specialist is and how important they are in the job market
today.
Prerequisite: 110LE, 531MTA
121EHR Electronic Health Record Specialist II
2.0 Credits
This course will provide students with a comprehensive
overview of electronic health records management and
provide students with the basic knowledge required to
utilize health information system software to maintain
patient health records
Prerequisite: 111EHR
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121ABW Applied Business Writing
2.0 Credits
This course provides students with additional punctuation
skills and the opportunity to plan, draft, revise and edit a
variety of business documents. Students write numerous
business memorandums and letters.
Prerequisite: 110BWS
131WPW Word Processing II for Windows®
1.0 Credits
Students continue to explore word processing concepts
and vocabulary. The Microsoft Word® software is used
to learn the hands-on functions and features of word
processing. Formatting for business documents will be
stressed. Keyboarding practice continues for development
of speed and accuracy to the highest possible level.
Effective file management techniques will be presented.
Prerequisite: 121WPW
510BCF Billing & Coding Forms
1.5 Credits
This course provides the essential background about
the health care environment, the hospital revenue cycle,
medical insurance and coding and payment systems and
provides an in-depth study and practical application of the
processing of claims submitted on CMS-1450.
Prerequisites: 521INS, 521MCD
510INS Introduction to Insurance
2.0 Credits
This course is designed to familiarize students
with the health care insurance industry including
insurance terminology and the factors associated with
reimbursement. An overview of insurance plans with
a focus on managed care systems and eligibility and
benefit structures will be covered. Form completion for
commercial insurances using the CMS-1500 will also be
introduced. Medical law and ethics pertaining to health
care providers and insurance companies, and careers in
the medical billing/health claims processing fields, will also
be discussion topics.
510MCD Medical Coding I
1.5 Credits
521MCD Medical Coding II
1.5 Credits
This course emphasizes the basic transformation of verbal
descriptions of diseases, injuries, and procedures into
numeric designations (coding) by the provider rendering
medical care. Today medical codes are utilized to facilitate
payment of health services to evaluate utilization patterns,
and to study the appropriateness of health care costs. To
be fairly and adequately reimbursed in a timely fashion by
third party payers, physicians and their reimbursement
specialists must understand and correctly use these codes.
This course is a continuation of Medical Coding I and
continues to emphasize the basic transformation of
verbal descriptions of diseases, injuries, and procedures
into numeric designations (coding) by the provider
rendering medical care.
Prerequisite: 510MCD
510MTA Medical Terminology & Anatomy I
2.0 Credits
This course is specially designed for Health Claims
Specialist students to gain a thorough understanding of
the following body systems: digestive, urinary, respiratory
and integumentary.
Prerequisite: 510MTA
This course is specially designed for Health Claims
Specialist students who will gain a thorough understanding
of the human body and medical terminology. Students
are taught how to divide words into their component
parts (namely prefixes, suffixes, root words, combination
forms), spelling and definitions, along with gaining an
understanding of how the body works. Students will also
be introduced to oncology and the effects of cancer on
the body.
511CRC Collection & Reimbursement
Concepts
1.5 Credits
This course covers topics such as claim adjudication,
monitoring the status of claims, reviewing and processing
of Remittance Advice and Explanation of Benefits, appeals,
grievances, post payment audits, overpayments and
billing secondary payers. Effective collections including
regulations and procedures, credit arrangements, skip
tracing, record retention and writing off uncollectible
accounts will also be covered.
Prerequisite: 521INS
521INS Insurance
2.0 Credits
This course is a continuation of health care insurance. This
course will cover the topics of Medicare, Medicaid and
other state programs, TRICARE, CHAMPUS, CHAMPVA,
Workers’ Compensation and Disability Income and
Disability Benefit programs.
Prerequisite: 510INS
521MTA Medical Terminology & Anatomy II
2.0 Credits
531MCD Medical Coding III
1.5 Credits
This course provides further utilization of the
methodology of coding utilizing CPT procedural coding.
The methodology and guidelines for evaluation and
management codes, anesthesia codes, the integumentary
system and the use of modifiers will be discussed.
Prerequisite: 521MCD
531MTA Medical Terminology & Anatomy III
2.0 Credits
This course is specially designed for Health Claims
Specialist students who continue to gain a thorough
understanding of the male reproductive system, female
reproductive system, endocrine system, lymphatic and
immune system, nervous system, and musculoskeletal
system.
Prerequisite: 521MTA
541MCD Medical Coding IV
1.5 Credits
This course provides an overview, as well as the
guidelines, pertaining to the surgery section of the CPT.
Prerequisite: 531MCD
541MTA Medical Terminology & Anatomy IV
2.0 Credits
This course is specially designed for health claim specialist
students who will gain a thorough understanding of
the blood system, cardiovascular system, sense organs,
pharmacology, radiology, nuclear medicine and radiation
therapy, and psychiatry.
Prerequisite: 531MTA
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551MCD Medical Coding V
1.5 Credits
This course provides an overview, as well as the
guidelines, pertaining to the radiology section (including
nuclear medicine and diagnostic ultrasound), the
pathology and laboratory sections of the CPT, and an
overview and guidelines for the endocrine and nervous
systems. An overview and the guidelines for HCPCS Level
II codes will also be covered along with the dissection of
an operative report and translation into diagnostic and
procedure codes.
Prerequisite: 541MCD
HV100 Basic Math
1.5 Credits
561MCD Medical Coding VI
1.5 Credits
This course acquaints students with common mathematics
used in the HVAC/R industry. Also covered are the
fundamental parts of modern computers. Students are
introduced to Microsoft Word® and Microsoft Excel®.
Laboratory work strengthens concepts with common
applications.
This course is designed to increase knowledge of ICD-10,
CPT, and HCPCS.
Prerequisite: 551MCD
HV103 Fundamentals of Electricity
4.5 Credits
511SMR Health Claims Specialist Certification
Review
1.5 Credits
This course acquaints students with basic introduction to
the electricity and controls used in the HVAC/R industry.
Also covered are the fundamental parts and concepts of
safety, use of tools and practices. Students are provided
and overview of HVAC/R controls.
This course is a summation of the Health Claims
Specialist program and provides the opportunity for
discussion of externship experience. A review of various
course materials is also provided along with helping the
student prepare for taking the AAPC coding exam.
Co- requisite: 515EXT
515EXT Health Claims Specialist Externship
3.5 Credits
This course allows health claims specialist students to the
health care environment theoretical and practical office
skills, medical coding and claims processing skills.
Prerequisites: All courses
Co requisite: 511SMR
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Heating, Ventilation,
Air Conditioning
Technician
HV105 Fundamentals of Refrigeration
4.5 Credits
This course acquaints students with basic introduction
to refrigeration systems and cycles used in the HVAC/R
industry. Also covered are the fundamental parts and
concepts of refrigerators, freezers, Room A/C units and
other refrigeration equipment.
HV106 Practical HVAC/R
2.5 Credits
This course acquaints students with basic introduction
to the historical past and current state of THE HVAC/R
industry. Also covered are the fundamental parts and
concepts of safety, use of tools and practices. Students are
provided and overview of oil and gas heating.
HV201 Residential Systems I AC & Heat
Pumps
4.5 Credits
HV206 Commercial Systems III Hydronics &
Unitary Systems
4.5 Credits
This course overs procedures used to diagnose electrical
control problems found in residential air-to-air, overview
of geothermal heat pumps and cooling systems including
24 volt and line voltage controls. Familiarize students
with the refrigeration cycle as it applies to the heat
pump. Covers correct charging procedures and sizing
of heat pumps, including trouble shooting of heat pumps
and cooling systems such as defrost timers, relays and
cold controls with emphasis on schematic and pictorial
diagrams.
Prerequisite: HV100, HV103, HV105, HV106
This course covers the accepted procedures for proper
design, installation, and balance of hydronic heating
systems. Upon completion, students should be able to
assist with the proper design, installation, and service
of typical hydronic systems. Also covered are solar Hot
Water controls service and installation using proper
methods. Students will receive an overview of geothermal
Systems and there benefits to customers. Students will
receive an overview of other hydronic systems as it
relates to the HVAC Industry.
Prerequisite: HV100, HV103, HV105, HV106
HV203 Indoor Air Quality
4.5 Credits
VH207 Energy Management and Digital
Control Systems
4.5 Credits
This course acquaints students with basic introduction to
indoor air quality and system designs used in the HVAC/R
industry. Also covered are the fundamental parts and
concepts of psychometrics, dew point temperatures and
comfort.
Prerequisite: HV100, HV103, HV105, HV106
HV204 Commercial Systems I Packaged
Systems
4.5 Credits
Students are taught the nature, installation, use,
troubleshooting and servicing of packaged, factory built
and tested systems complete, as much as possible, with
piping, controls, wiring and refrigerant, This course covers
packaged air conditioners (both systems in which the airconditioner is connected to a remote condensing unit,
referred to as split systems, and self contained systems)
air handling units, mixing damper components, and
troubleshooting analysis and procedures.
Prerequisite: HV100, HV103, HV105, HV106
This course covers low voltage and direct digital control
technology used in residential, commercial applications.
The course continues by studying the means by which
distributed DDC technology is implemented by means
of computer local area networks. Also different types of
zones are covered.
Prerequisite: HV100, , HV103, HV105, HV106
HV202 Residential Systems II
2.0 Credits
Covers the theory used to analyze mechanical and
electrical problems encountered when servicing oil
heating systems.
Prerequisite: HV101, HV103, HV105, HV106
HV209 Warm Air Heating Systems
2.5 Credits
Students explore the theory used to analyze mechanical
and electrical problems encountered when servicing
warm air heating systems.
Prerequisite: HV100, HV103, HV105, HV106
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Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning &
Refrigeration
HV101 Introduction to HVAC/R
4.5 Credits
This course acquaints students with basic introduction
to the historical past and current state of THE HVAC/R
industry. Also covered are the fundamental of Oil and Gas
Heating and concepts of safety, use of tools and practices.
Students are provided with an overview of the related
codes.
HV103 Fundamentals of Electricity
4.5 Credits
This course acquaints students with basic introduction to
the electricity and controls used in the HVAC/R industry.
Also covered are the fundamental parts and concepts of
safety, use of tools and practices. Students are provided
and overview of HVAC/R controls.
HV105 Fundamentals Refrigeration
4.5 Credits
This course acquaints students with basic introduction
to refrigeration systems and cycles used in the HVAC/R
industry. Also covered are the fundamental parts and
concepts of refrigerators, freezers, Room A/C units and
other refrigeration equipment.
HV102 Computer Concepts
1.5 Credits
This course acquaints students with an introduction
to the fundamental parts and concepts of modern
computers. Students are introduced to Microsoft Word®
and Microsoft Excel®. Laboratory work strengthens
concepts with common applications.
HV104 Introduction to Gas Heating
3.0 Credits
This course acquaints students with an introduction
to gas heating systems and how they function in the
HVAC/R industry. Also covered are the fundamental parts
and troubleshooting concepts of gas heating equipment.
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HV201 Residential Systems I AC & Heat
Pumps
4.5 Credits
Covers procedures used to diagnose electrical control
problems found in residential air-to-air, overview of
geothermal heat pumps and cooling systems including 24
volt and line voltage controls. Familiarize students with the
refrigeration cycle as it applies to the heat pump. Covers
correct charging procedures and sizing of heat pumps,
including trouble shooting of heat pumps and cooling
systems such as defrost timers, relays and cold controls
with emphasis on schematic and pictorial diagrams.
Prerequisite: HV101, HV103, HV105
HV203 Indoor Air Quality
4.5 Credits
This course acquaints students with basic introduction to
indoor air quality and system designs used in the HVAC/R
industry. Also covered are the fundamental parts and
concepts of psychometrics, dew point temperatures and
comfort.
Prerequisite: HV101, HV103, HV105
HV204 Commercial Systems I Packaged
Systems
4.5 Credits
Students are taught the nature, installation, use,
troubleshooting and servicing of packaged, factory built
and tested systems complete, as much as possible, with
piping, controls, wiring and refrigerant, This course covers
packaged air conditioners (both systems in which the air
conditioner is connected to a remote condensing unit,
referred to as split systems, and self contained systems)
air handling units, mixing damper components, and
troubleshooting analysis and procedures.
Prerequisite: HV101, HV103, HV105
HV205 Commercial Systems II Refrigeration
4.5 Credits
This course acquaints students with basic introduction
to commercial refrigeration systems used in the HVAC/R
industry. Also covered are the fundamental parts and
concepts of refrigerators, freezers, ice machines and other
commercial refrigeration equipment.
Prerequisite: HV101, HV103, HV105
VH206 Commercial Systems III Hydronics &
Unitary Systems
4.5 Credits
This course covers the accepted procedures for proper
design, installation, and balance of hydronic heating
systems. Upon completion, students should be able to
assist with the proper design, installation, and service
of typical hydronic systems. Also covered are solar hot
water controls service and installation using proper
methods. Students will receive a overview of geothermal
systems and there benefits to customers. Students will
receive a overview of other hydronic systems as it relates
to the HVAC Industry.
Prerequisite: HV101, HV103, HV105
VH207 Energy Management and Digital
Control Systems
4.5 Credits
This course covers low voltage and direct digital control
technology used in residential, commercial applications.
The course continues by studing the means by which
distributed DDC technology is implemented by means
of computer local area networks. Also different types of
zones are covered.
Prerequisite: HV101, HV103, HV105
VH208 Customer Service and Career Skills
4.5 Credits
This course first examines customer- and operationsoriented business practices directly applicable to the
HVAC/R service technician. This course focuses on
the value delivered to customers through proper
customer service. Students are also taught HVAC/R
proper customer service procedures by implementing
standard techniques for the proper management of
service operations. Students also explore in depth the
principles and practices by which customer satisfaction
can be ensured. All topics are covered in the classroom
environment, laboratory modules. Resumes and cover
letters will be created and filed with Career Services.
HV202 Residential Systems II Warm Air
Heating Systems Oil
2.5 Credits
This course covers the theory used to analyze mechanical
and electrical problems encountered when servicing oil
heating systems.
Prerequisite: HV101, HV103, HV105
Massage Therapy
110BS Basic Skills
0.5 Credits
This course will provide instruction in Cardiopulmonary
Resuscitation (CPR) for adult, child and infant, orientation
to the Automated External Defibrillator (AED), and
disease transmission and prevention including Universal
Precautions and Emergency First Aid procedures.
110CD Career Development
1.0 Credits
This course is designed to teach students techniques to
assist them in their search for employment. This course
teaches students how to go about job searches in the
most organized, systematic and effective ways, utilizing
readily available tools. The course builds on personal
skills and qualities, teaching the students how to market
themselves. During this course, students will go through
exercises that extract their own personal qualities and
abilities and help them decide on their career objective,
create a resume, and search for employment.
110MLE Law & Ethics for Massage
2.0 Credits
This course is designed to acquaint massage therapy
students with law and ethics for the field of Massage
Therapy as directed by the American Massage Therapy
Association and the National Certification for
Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork. Many aspects of the
therapeutic relationship will be covered in this course;
including, but not limited to dual relationships, bartering,
and sexuality and its appropriateness.
110PP Personal Psychology
2.0 Credits
This course introduces students to the concepts of selfassessment and self-esteem. It is meant as a guide for
making the changes necessary in the students’ own lives
in order to facilitate success in their chosen careers.
201APA Anatomy & Physiology Fundamentals
4.0 Credits
This course gives the student an understanding of the
anatomy and physiology of the human body. Students
will review structural units, chemistry of living things,
cells, tissues and membranes, integumentary system,
skeletal system, muscular system, central nervous system,
peripheral and autonomic nervous system, and special
senses.
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201MTH The Science of Touch
4.0 Credits
205MTH Assessment & Special Populations
3.0 Credits
This course will be the introduction to the study of
therapeutic massage by exploring professional touch
as a therapeutic tool, the history of massage and
review of scientific research into the effects of massage
therapy including indications, contraindications, universal
precautions, health related issues, and wellness education.
This course examines ways that the massage professional
can help clients with special needs. Topics include sports
massage, infant and child massage, prenatal massage,
geriatric massage, medical massage, and massage for
physically and psychologically challenged individuals.
202APA Anatomy & Physiology: The Body
Complete
2.5 Credits
This continuation of anatomy gives the student further
understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the
human body. Students will review the endocrine system,
hematology system, cardiovascular system and circulation,
lymphatic, and immunity system.
202MTH The Art of Massage Therapy
3.0 Credits
This course focuses on appropriate body mechanics
for the massage therapist to prevent self-injury,
preparation for massage, equipment, supplies, professional
environment, positioning and draping.
203MTH Integrative Modalities
3.0 Credits
This course will offer an advanced review of systems
of structured touch including hydrotherapy, connective
tissue bodywork, trigger point therapy, as well as deep
tissue strokes using forearms and elbows.
This course will serve as a view of all theory and practice
of structured touch based upon previously taught courses.
This class will also review student for preparation for
credentialing exams.
Prerequisite: 202MTH, 203MTH,
211MTH The Business of Massage Therapy
2.0 Credits
This course will provide specific information for those
wishing to develop a massage business and strategies for
successful career planning and development.
212MTH Kinesiology & Myology
4.5 Credits
This course will serve as an in-depth analysis of the
anatomical, physiological and neuromuscular principles of
human movement with practical application for massage
therapy assessment and clinical practice. This course
explores the structures and movements of the shoulder,
upper extremities and the hip.
204MTA Professional Medical Terminology
2.0 Credits
213MTH Massage Therapy Job Essentials
1.0 Credits
This course provides the student with a comprehensive
background of medical root words, prefixes and suffixes.
The course also gives instruction on body structure,
colors, oncology, anatomical planes and regions, as well as
obstetrical neonatology terms.
This course will provide specific information for those
wishing to develop a massage business and strategies for
successful career planning and development.
204MTH Seated Massage
1.5 Credits
This course explores the theory, practice, and business of
seated massage.
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206MTH Advanced Massage Training &
Review
3.0 Credits
213PAT Pathology I
2.5 Credits
This course will present an introduction to the
mechanisms of health and disease, the scientific b asis for
mind/body wellness and stress management strategies.
Prerequisite: 201APA
214PAT Pathology II
2.5 Credits
Professional Medical
Assistant
102PR Professionalism
1.0 Credits
This course reviews the human immune system
functioning, the nature of cell injury and healing, and the
processes of autoimmune and immunodeficiency diseases
and cancer.
Prerequisite:
This course emphasizes the importance of selfmanagement to maintain a successful career. Critical
thinking skills will be sharpened as students will be
required to take part in interactive activities. This course
will provide the students with the confidence necessary
to apply the skills of a true professional in the workplace.
213INT Internship
3.0 Credits
110BM Basic Math
1.5 Credits
This course provides students with supervised clinical
massage therapy, client assessment and record keeping
theory and practice.
Prerequisite: All Courses, Except 110CD, 110BS
This course teaches students basic mathematical skills
used in today’s business office. Topics include basic
addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole
numbers and decimals, banking, percents in business,
patient ledger cards, and the metric system.
110BS Basic Skills
0.5 Credits
This course provides students with a basic knowledge of
First Aid techniques and CPR certification.
110CD Career Development
1.0 Credits
Students concentrate on various strategies that include
job search, resume formats, necessary pre-employment
letters, and interview techniques. Students develop
effective communication skills to interact professionally
with colleagues.
110LE Law & Ethics
1.5 Credits
This course acquaints students pursuing the health and
legal professions with issues involving medicine, law, and
ethics.
110OM Office Manager
1.5 Credits
This course provides students with administrative
knowledge and interpersonal skills necessary to function
as supervisors in office environments.
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110PP Personal Psychology
1.0 Credits
410APA Anatomy & Physiology A
2.0 Credits
This course introduces students to the concepts of selfassessment and self-esteem. It is meant as a guide for
making the changes necessary in the students’ own lives
to facilitate success in their chosen careers.
This course provides students with an understanding
of the anatomy and physiology of the human body.
Medical Assistant students review structural units,
chemistry of living things, cells, tissues and membranes,
the integumentary system, central nervous system, and
peripheral and autonomic nervous system.
111CBS Computerized Billing Simulation
1.0 Credits
This course introduces and simulates situations using
computerized software. Students are taught how to
input patient information, schedule appointments, and
handle billing. In addition, students produce various lists
and reports and learn to handle insurance claims both on
forms and electronically.
111EHR Electronic Health Records Specialist I
4.0 Credits
This course will cover the usage and management of
health information and the electronic health record
(EHR). Students are introduced to the use of health
information and the EHR for any setting within the health
care industry from acute, ambulatory, long term, home
health, specialty, population health, and personal health
that encompass the continuum of care. This course
will provide students with a practical understanding of
what an electronic health record specialist is and how
important they are in the job market today.
121EHR Electronic Health Records
Specialist II
2.0 Credits
This course will provide students with a comprehensive
overview of electronic health records management and
provide students with the basic knowledge required to
utilize health information system software to maintain
patient health records. Upon completion of the course,
the student are expected to be knowledgeable in the
basic aspects of the utilization of electronic health
records management. Students will utilize hands
on application of medical records software system
components in order to apply these applications to the
real medical office setting.
Prerequisite: 111EHR
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410BIC Billing, Insurance, & Coding
1.0 Credits
This course introduces medical assisting students to
various kinds of billing systems and medical insurance, as
well as giving a brief overview of codes for procedures,
codes for diseases, methods of payments, and the use of
the CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS coding book.
410MCA Medical Clinical Procedures A
1.5 Credits
The Medical Clinical Lab increases theoretical knowledge
and skills in clinical laboratory procedures. Topics include
surgical asepsis, minor office surgery, medical asepsis and
infection control, including OSHA and CLIA guidelines,
safe behavior in clinical settings, charting and medical
history, physical measurements and vital signs, assisting
with physical examinations, and special senses.
410MOP Medical Office Procedures
1.0 Credits
This course teaches students basic medical office
procedures. Topics include medical office accounting
systems, patient ledger cards, professional fees, credit
arrangements, petty cash, posting of daily patient charges,
making bank deposits, billing practices, delinquent
collection practices, payroll for the medical office, filing in
a medical office, and proper telephone techniques for the
medical office.
410MOS Medical Office Skills
1.0 Credits
This course introduces students to basic keyboarding
techniques and basic computer concepts through a
series of lecture and lab experiences. Students are
taught alphanumeric keyboarding along with the numeric
keypad skill building, covered through a series of lectures,
computer applications and software, and by performing
basic functions such as storing and retrieving, and printing
documents.
410MTA Medical Terminology A
2.0 Credits
421MTB Medical Terminology B
2.0 Credits
This course provides Medical Assistant students with
a comprehensive background of medical root words,
prefixes and suffixes. The course gives instruction on
body structure, colors, oncology, anatomical planes and
regions, as well as obstetrical and neonatology terms. The
course also provides medical assistant students with the
study of medical terms for the following body systems:
integumentary, nervous, and eye and ear senses.
This course for Medical Assistant students continues with
the study of medical terms and abbreviations. Topic areas
for medical terminology include the following systems:
cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, endocrine, and lymphatic.
Prerequisite: 410MTA
410PHA Pharmacology A
1.0 Credits
The Medical Assisting students review pharmaceuticals for
the integumentary system, nervous system, emotional and
mental disorders, and eyes and ears.
This course expands on the knowledge of origins,
classifications, administration and use of medications.
Medical assistant students review pharmaceuticals for
the cardiovascular system, musculoskeletal system, and
endocrine system.
Prerequisite: 410PHA
411CR Clinical Review
0.5 Credits
422PHL Phlebotomy Essentials
1.5 Credits
This course is the final review of all clinical skills for each
student.
Prerequisite: 441MCD
Medical Assistant students will receive
information and instruction in phlebotomy.
Prerequisite: 410APA
411CRT Medical Assistant Certification
Review
1.0 Credits
431APC Anatomy & Physiology C
2.0 Credits
This course is a summation of the medical assisting
program. The course covers final certification exam review.
Prerequisites: 441MCD
421APB Anatomy & Physiology B
2.0 Credits
This continuation of anatomy gives students understanding
of the anatomy and physiology of the human body. Medical
Assistant students review the following main topic areas:
cardiovascular system, musculoskeletal system, endocrine
system, and lymphatic system.
Prerequisite: 410APA
421MCB Medical Clinical Procedures B
1.5 Credits
421PHB Pharmacology B
1.0 Credits
practical
This continuation gives students understanding of the
anatomy and physiology of the human body. Medical
assistant students review the following main topic
areas: the respiratory system, collecting, handling and
examination of urine specimens, nutrition, the female
reproductive system, and the male reproductive system.
Prerequisite: 421APB
431MCC Medical Cinical Procedutes C
1.5 Credits
Students further their theoretical knowledge and skills in
clinical laboratory procedures. Topics include collecting,
handling and examination of urine specimens, the
respiratory system, nutrition, the female reproductive
system, and the male reproductive system.
Prerequisite: 421MCB
This course expands on the theoretical knowledge and
skills in clinical laboratory procedures. Topics include:
medical specialty exams, EKG, rehabilitative practices, and
hematology.
Prerequisite: 410MCA
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431MTC Medical Terminology C
2.0 Credits
441MCD Medical Clinical Procedures D
1.5 Credits
This course provides Medical Assistant students with
a continuation in the study of medical terms for the
following body systems: respiratory system, urinary
system, gastrointestinal system, male reproductive
system, female reproductive system, and obstetrics and
neonatology.
Prerequisite: 421MTB
The Medical Clinical Lab furthers theoretical knowledge
and skills in clinical laboratory procedures. Topics include
medication administrative, injections, and other clinical
simulations.
Prerequisite: 431MCC
431PHC Pharmacology C
1.0 Credits
This course continues to expand upon the knowledge
of origins, classifications, administration and uses
of medications. Medical Assistant students review
pharmaceuticals for the respiratory system, urinary
system, digestive system, and reproductive systems.
Prerequisite: 421PHB
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412EXT Professional Medical Assistant
Externship
4.0 Credits
This course is designed for medical assistant students to
apply theory and clinical skills learned in the classroom.
Prerequisite: All courses
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