CODE OF CONDUCT

POLICY:

The faculty of the health occupations program believes that there are certain attitudes and patterns of behavior, which students of health occupations must demonstrate for the competent and ethical practice of health occupations. These attitudes and behaviors are expected of all students as they progress through the program. They are described below. Students should understand that failure to meet the requirements--even though all curricular objectives are met--might be grounds for dismissal at any time during the program. Students will be accountable for:

   1. Assuming responsibility for his/her own learning as evidenced by:
      a. Independent study to prepare for class and clinical assignments.
      b. Initiating questions and discussion with the instructors for clarifications and validation of the results of their independent study.
      c. Seeking new learning experience in the classroom, practice laboratory and clinical laboratory.
      d. Accepting and implementing constructive criticism and suggestions.
      e. Integrating the objectives and previously earned concepts in each situation.
      f. Making up all assignments, lab and tests when absent.
   2. Displaying integrity in personal, education and professional activities as evidence by:
      a. Honesty, including, but not limited to, following the program policy on cheating and plagiarism.
      b. Adherence to community laws, rules and regulations of the program policies and procedures of all the clinical sites. Students will not be permitted at clinical sites if they have any felony charges (as manifested by state law)
      c. Respect for the dignity and rights of all persons--peers, patients, personnel and faculty.
      d. Assuming responsibility for providing only that care which the student is adequately prepared and independently seeking guidance and supervision for these activities where he/she lacks experience.
   3. Demonstrating responsibility for his/her own behavior as evidence by:
      a. Consistent and prompt attendance at all scheduled learning experiences.
      b. Consistent and prompt completion of all assignments.
      c. Following the dress code.
      d. Maintaining good health/hygiene habits.