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VALLEY COLLEGEBECKLEY CAMPUSCATALOG SUPPLEMENTJanuary 21, 2015STAFFNameWennetta RhodesBeth GardnerLatishche DowdyPhillip DuesBeth PerryDianne Cordial-MilamTitleCampus DirectorActing Online DirectorAdmissions RepresentativeSenior Admissions RepresentativeAdmissions RepresentativePlacement & Student Affairs DirectorPlacement & Student Affairs AdvisorFinancial Aid AdvisorFinancial Aid AdvisorDirector of First ImpressionsEnrollment CoordinatorBursarFaculty AideOnline FacilitatorStudent Success AdvisorStudent Success AdvisorMaintenance TechMariah RitterbushSarah RedmanConsuela PhillipsTerri BallardLindsay ReedNancy NickelPriscilla HarrisonCheryl LongShelly SmithAmanda CiochettyClarence SandersName/CredentialsJuanita Acheampong,AcademicsDepartmentDirector of Academic AffairsCMA (AAMA), RPT, MSDegreeM.S. Strategic LeadershipB.S. Health ScienceB.A Liberal StudiesA.S. Medical AssistingMountain State UniversityNoah BalserHVACLeadFull-TimeRBA EducationWest Virginia State UniversityLicensed Master PlumberHVACR Licensed Contractor (WV)The Appliance Guy Inc. (Owner)ESCO EPA 608 Universal CertificationTerry ClayHVACPart-TimeClay’s Heating and Air ConditioningESCO EPA 608 Universal CertificationFred HarrisHVACPart-TimeLocal 602 – HVAC Training (Maryland)HVAC Contractor – DCHVAC Contractor - MarylandLeigh Ann Knott, RNMCAPart-TimeB.S. NursingMountain State UniversityLPNAcademy of Careers & TechnologyBeverly Lafferty, RNMCAPart-TimeB.S. NursingA.S. NursingBluefield State CollegeCatalog Supplements are subject to change. Please contact the campus for the most up-to-date information.
Karen LeMoine, RNCNAA.S. NursingUniversity of CincinnatiA.A. Early Childhood EducationGulf Coast Bible CollegeJohnathan McClanahan, RNMCAPart-TimeB.S. NursingB.A. BiologyB.A. PhilosophyWest Virginia UniversityTeresa McClanahan, RNMCAPart-TimeB.S. NursingMountain State UniversityTabithia PaynterMCAPart-TimeDiploma Surgical TechnologyA.A.S. Clinical Trials ResearchDurham Technical Community CollegePlease see Online Catalog Supplement for the Online InstructorsNameGreg ChildersGil DeLaRosaAngela HensonDr. Mark MillerEllen TaylorADVISORY BOARD MEMBERSTitleOwnerInsurance AgentExecutive DirectorRegistrarExecutive DirectorCompany Name/ExpertiseChilders EnterprisesJim Lively InsuranceRegion 1 Workforce WVWest Virginia University Institute of TechnologyBeckley-Raleigh County Chamber of CommerceCHANGE IN CATALOG: Page 2 Replace the Admissions Requirements Prerequisites with this section:ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTSPrerequisitesStudents applying for admission in the diploma or degree programs must meet the following:1. Be a high school graduate, have obtained a General Education Development (GED) certificate/Test Assessing SecondaryCompletion, (TASC) or an equivalent home school credential.2 Satisfactorily complete Valley College's Admissions Assessment.All applicants for admission are required to supply the college with evidence of high school graduation or GED/TASC completion byclass start date. An official form which students may use to request these records from their high school is available from the Admissions Office.Students applying for programs or classes that are under 300 hours1. Satisfactorily complete Valley College's Admissions Assessment.Page 2 and 3 Replace the current section with this section:Additional Program Requirements for Medical Clinical Assistant and Nursing Assistant (CNA) Programs:Medical Clinical Assistant (MCA) students will be working in medical offices and/or clinics assisting in the treatment of patients during the MED251Externship and Seminar course. They also perform medical procedures during clinical classes on campus. Nursing Assistant (CNA) students will beworking in long-term nursing home facilities assisting in the care of patients during the clinicals portion of their program.Valley College provides professional liability insurance for students while they are in their externships, certain lab classes or clinicals.More information will provided to the students during Orientation or the first day of the courses that require professional liability insurance. Studentsmust recognize that if they require emergency treatment for illness or injury due to needle punctures, lacerations, or contact with infectious diseaseswhile carrying out their assignments, they will be responsible for payment for any emergency treatment rendered and any and all costs that may resultfrom injury and/or illness. Valley College recommends that all students in the Medical Clinical Assistant and Nursing Assistant programs carrypersonal health/medical insurance. If the clinic/externship site requires that the student carry personal health/medical insurance, the student isresponsible for the cost of that insurance.Both the Medical Clinical Assistant program and Nursing Assistant program share common programmatic requirements. The time frame to obtain therequired documentation differs. Nursing Assistant students must provide document proof that they have obtained their TB test, criminal backgroundcheck and drug screening/test prior to Orientation. Medical Clinical Assistant students will receive a schedule during Student Orientation when theyCatalog Supplements are subject to change. Please contact the campus for the most up-to-date information.
must provide documentation.MCA RequirementsCriminal Investigation Background check and Drug Screening/Testing: All students in the Medical Clinical Assistant program are required to submitto a criminal background check and drug screening/testing prior to participating in the MED211, Medical Assisting- Procedures course and ExternshipClinical placement. This is a cost incurred by the student and is not part of the Laboratory Fees on the Enrollment Agreement. The results will beshared with the designated person at the clinical site. Based on the guidelines of the site, you may or may not be accepted to their site for Externship.Applicants should make an informed decision about whether to participate in a program that may require background checks and/or drug screenings.There are NO REFUNDS for course work if your clinical site denies your participation or if you do not meet the deadline for completing thebackground checks and/or drug screenings.All students in the MCA program are required to show proof of TB test (PPD skin test or chest x-ray) with a negative reading. Documentationof a recent TB test is required during the first few weeks after enrollment. TB tests are good for one year. If a student’s TB test expires beforethey finish the program, they will need to repeat it.MCA RecommendationMedical Clinical Assistant students will be working in medical offices and/or clinics assisting in the treatment of patients duringthe MED251-Externship and Seminar course. Valley College recommends that all MCA students provided a copy of writtendocumentation from a physician (or health care provider) concerning vaccinations and/or immunization records. This informationmay be used when assigning externships. Some externships will require that students have written proof of MMR, Hepatitis Band/or other vaccinations. The CDC vaccinations recommendations are listed below.All MCA students are asked to provide a copy of written documentation from a physician for: Proof of (a) one (1) Measles, Mumps, and Rubella Vaccination (MMR) or (b) a serum titer confirming immunity to each disease or(c) proof that the student was born prior to January 1, 1957. Proof of (a) a second Measles Vaccination (may be a part of a second MMR or (b) a serum titer confirming immunity or (c) proof that thestudent was born prior to January 1, 1957. Proof of (a) a complete (3 injection series) Hepatitis B Vaccination or (b) a serum titer confirming immunity. Hepatitis B is given in a three-partseries. Dose 2 is taken 1 month after the first dose. Dose 3 is taken 6 months after the first dose. Proof of Varicella (Chicken Pox) immunity as shown by (a) physician documented history of the disease or (b) documentation oftwo immunizations or (c) a serum titer confirming immunity. Proof of Tetanus vaccination within the last 10 years.Nursing Assistant RequirementsAll students in the Nursing Assistant (CNA) program are required to submit to a criminal investigation background check and drug screening/testingprior to being admitted in Nursing Assistant program and employment. This cost is incurred by the student. The results will be known only to theValley College staff. If a student fails the criminal background check and/or drug screening/testing, they will not be accepted in to the program. Thereare NO REFUNDS for course work if a clinical site denies a student’s participation.Valley College follows the requirements of the long-term care facilities in regards to the vaccinations listed below. NursingAssistant students are required to provide a copy of written documentation from a physician (or health care provider) concerningvaccinations and/or immunization records before the students can continue to the clinical section of the course. However, since theprogram is limited to ten students per course, first consideration for a seat in the program will be given to those students whoprovide proof that they have all of their vaccinations, a clear criminal investigation background check and negative drugscreening/test results prior to Orientation. There are no refunds, if the student is accepted in the program and fails to provide proofof the required vaccinations and are unable to proceed to the clinical portion of the program.All Nursing Assistant students are asked to provide a copy of written documentation from a physician for: All students in the Nursing Assistant program are required to show proof of TB test (PPD skin test or chest x-ray) with anegative reading. Documentation of a recent TB test is required prior to the first day of class. TB tests are good for one year.If a student’s TB test expires before they finish the program, they will need to repeat it. Some long-term care sites that havepartnered with Valley College require that the student’s TB test be within three months of when the student starts the clinicalexperience. If Valley College utilizes one of those sites, the students will be required to meet that requirement. Proof of (a) one (1) Measles, Mumps, and Rubella Vaccination (MMR) or (b) a serum titer confirming immunity to each disease or(c) proof that the student was born prior to January 1, 1957. Proof of (a) a second Measles Vaccination (may be a part of a second MMR or (b) a serum titer confirming immunity or (c) proof that thestudent was born prior to January 1, 1957. Proof of (a) a complete (3 injection series) Hepatitis B Vaccination or (b) a serum titer confirming immunity, is preferred. Hepatitis B is given ina three-part series. Dose 2 is taken 1 month after the first dose. Dose 3 is taken 6 months after the first dose. A student may be accepted in theprogram if they have evidence that they have taken the first dose at the time of Orientation and obtain the second dose 1 month after the first dose.It is recommended that the student can show: Proof of Varicella (Chicken Pox) immunity as shown by (a) physician documented history of the disease or (b) documentation oftwo immunizations or (c) a serum titer confirming immunity.Catalog Supplements are subject to change. Please contact the campus for the most up-to-date information.
Proof of Tetanus vaccination within the last 10 years.Page 3 Replace the Additional Admission Requirements by programs (HVAC) with this sectionHeating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning ProgramApplicant must be in good health and able to lift, bend, and stand on concrete floors for up to six hours per day. Age is a consideration:Students need to be at least 18 years old to take the certification tests. Valley College HVAC graduates will be eligible to take the EPA UniversalRefrigerant Certification (Section 608) and R-410A Certification tests.Replace the text on Pages 14 and 15 in the Withdrawal / Termination and Suspension sections with thefollowing:.Voluntary Withdrawal: Withdrawal from the college must be initiated by mailing or delivering to the school a notice of withdrawal. Students may alsonotify the Campus Director in person.Involuntary Withdrawal: Termination/SuspensionThe college expects mature behavior. Regulations governing student conduct and activities are based on the premise that attending class in an environmentconducive to learning is the right of each student. A student is subject to suspension or termination for conduct that disrupts the teaching or administrativeactivities of the college or interferes with the rights of the campus community. Examples of conduct considered unsatisfactory under these standards includedishonesty, failure to comply with college regulations or with the directions of college officials acting in performance of their duties, harassment, physical orverbal abuse of any person on campus or at college functions, and theft of or damage to college property or to property on campus belonging to any memberof the campus community. A student may be suspended for inappropriate behavior for a period of one hour to several days. Suspension may jeopardizesuccessful completion of a course, delaying graduation.In addition, students may be terminated for the following reasons: Failure to maintain and meet the requirements of satisfactory academic progress Failure to maintain and meet the program requirements (academic or attendance) Failure to follow safety rules in the lab environment Excessive absenteeism Falsification, misrepresentation, or omission of significant facts at the time of enrollment Failure to meet financial obligations related to the college Failure to comply with the college’s Code of Conduct (classroom rules) Failure to comply to the college’s Academic Integrity policy Failure to comply with the college's dress code upon warning Possession, use or distribution of illicit drugs or alcohol Failure to meet the specific program requirements to be placed in a clinical or externship experience (such as providing documentationnecessary for clinicals or externship experience) Suspension or dismissal from or refusal of Externship or Clinical experience site for any reasonStudents who are terminated will be notified in writing and are refunded prepaid tuition in accordance with the refund policy. Valley College policy placesreadmission of such students at the sole discretion of the Campus Director.Replace the Graduation section found on Page 15 with the wording below:GraduationA Candidate for Graduation has achieved the following:1) successfully completed a program within satisfactory academic requirements (2.0 GPA or better)2) met or surpassed the programmatic attendance requirement3) is considered, by the Campus Director, to be in good standing in regards to their financial obligation to the college at the time of GraduationSummary of Graduation Requirements / Credential EarnedProgramCredentialsOffice TechnologyCertificateMedical Clinical AssistantDiplomaHeating, Ventilation and Air ConditioningDiplomaMedical Administrative AssistantDiplomaMedical Front Office, Billing and CodingDiplomaHealth Services AdministrationO.A.S. DegreeMinimum CGPA2.02.02.02.02.02.0Earned Credits323836333060Catalog Supplements are subject to change. Please contact the campus for the most up-to-date information.
Business AdministrationO.A.S. Degree(O.A.S. Degree is Occupational Associate of Science degree)2.073In addition to successful completion of the program, some students may be on the Director’s List (overall GPA of 4.0, overall attendance of 95% or aboveand completion of the program by the scheduled completion date) or the Honor Roll (overall GPA of 3.5-3.99, overall attendance of 95% or above andcompletion by the scheduled completion date).Nursing Assistant (CNA) Pinning CeremonyA Candidate for Pinning Ceremony has achieved the following:1) successfully completed a program earning a 70% or better2) met the 100% programmatic attendance requirement3) is considered, by the Campus Director, to be in good standing in regards to their financial obligation to the college at the time of the pinningceremony.The successful student will receive a Valley College Certificate of Completion and pin.Class Hours:MCA Class ScheduleMonday – Thursday9am to 2pmHVAC Class ScheduleMonday – ThursdayMonday – Thursday9am to 2pm5pm to 10pmNursing Assistant (CNA) Class ScheduleMonday – Thursday9:00am to 3:00pmClinicals9:00am to 3:00pmSee Student Catalog for more detailsSchedulesNovember 1, 2014 to December 31, 2015 Holiday Schedule(The campus is closed on Holidays)November 27, 2014ThanksgivingNovember 28, 2014ThanksgivingDecember 24, 2014Christmas EveDecember 25, 2014ChristmasJanuary 1, 2015New Year’s DayMay 25, 2015Memorial DayJuly 3, 2015September 7, 2015November 26, 2015November 27, 2015December 24, 2015December 25, 2015Independence DayLabor DayThanksgivingThanksgivingChristmas EveChristmasStudent Break Days*Dates of Schedule Breaks may change.*Students in their externship are excluded from the long scheduled breaks.December 19, 2014 to January 4, 2015June 11, 2015 to July 5, 2015December 21, 2015 to January 3, 2016Catalog Supplements are subject to change. Please contact the campus for the most up-to-date information.
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Program Start/Completion ScheduleStart DateJanuary 5, 2015Completion DateSeptember 24, 2015January 26, 2015February 16, 2015March 9, 2015March 30, 2015April 20, 2015May 11, 2015June 1, 2015July 6, 2015July 27, 2015August 17, 2015September 8, 2015September 28, 2015October 19, 2015November 9, 2015November 30, 2015October 15, 2015November 5, 2015November 25, 2015December 17, 2015January 21, 2016February 11, 2016March 3, 2016March 24, 2016April 21, 2016May 12, 2016June 2, 2016June 23, 2016July 28, 2016August 18, 2016September 8, 2016Medical Clinical Assistant Start ScheduleStart DateJanuary 5, 2015Completion DateOctober 15, 2015January 26, 2015November 5, 2015February 16, 2015November 25, 2015March 9, 2015December 17, 2015March 30, 2015January 21, 2016April 20, 2015February 11, 2016May 11, 2015March 3, 2016June 1, 2015March 24, 2016July 6, 2015April 21, 2016July 27, 2015May 12, 2016August 17, 2015June 2, 2016September 8, 2015June 23, 2016September 28, 2015July 28, 2016October 19, 2015August 18, 2016November 9, 2015September 8, 2016November 30, 2015September 29, 2016The program completion date will vary depending on the dates/hours of the externship.Typically, externships run for six weeks (30 hours a week).Nursing Assistant (CNA) Start ScheduleSTART DATEFebruary 13, 2015May 8, 2015August 14, 2015November 6, 2015Completion DateMarch 26, 2015June 18, 2015September 24, 2015December 18, 2015Includes Orientations/Make Up DaysIncludes Orientations/Make Up DaysIncludes Orientations/Make Up DaysIncludes Orientations/Make Up DaysCatalog Supplements are subject to change. Please contact the campus for the most up-to-date information.
Programs Delivered Online - SchedulesWhile a class is in session, students may access their classes 24/7, unless there is a scheduled or unscheduled maintenance issue withMoodlerooms. Notices for scheduled maintenance will be posted to allow students to adjust their schedules accordingly. FacultyInformation for programs delivered online are listed in the Online Catalog Supplement.Medical Front Office, Billing and Coding(Schedule subject to change based on enrollment)START DATECOMPLETIONJanuary 5, 2015September 3, 2015January 26, 2015February 16, 2015March 9, 2015March 30, 2015April 20, 2015May 11, 2015June 1, 2015July 6, 2015July 27, 2015August 17, 2015September 8, 2015September 28, 2015October 19, 2015November 9, 2015November 30, 2015September 28, 2015October 15, 2015November 5, 2015November 25, 2015December 17, 2015January 21, 2016February 11, 2016March 3, 2016March 24, 2016April 21, 2016May 12, 2016June 2, 2016June 23, 2016July 28, 2016August 18, 2016Medical Administrative AssistantThe Medical Administrative Assistant program’s information is for current students only.The program was revised and renamed Medical Front Office, Billing and Coding.START 20155/28/20156/18/2015Catalog Supplements are subject to change. Please contact the campus for the most up-to-date information.
Health Services Administration(Schedule subject to change based on enrollment)START DATECOMPLETIONJanuary 5, 2015March 24, 2016January 26, 2015February 16, 2015March 9, 2015March 30, 2015April 20, 2015May 11, 2015June 1, 2015July 6, 2015July 27, 2015August 17, 2015September 8, 2015September 28, 2015October 19, 2015November 9, 2015November 30, 2015April 21, 2016May 12, 2016June 2, 2016June 23, 2016July 28, 2016August 18, 2016September 8, 2016September 29, 2016October 20,2016November 10,2016December 1,2016December 22, 2016January 19, 2017February 9,2017March 2, 2017Business Administration(Schedule subject to change based on enrollment)START DATECOMPLETIONJanuary 5, 2015June 23, 2016January 26, 2015February 16, 2015March 9, 2015March 30, 2015April 20, 2015May 11, 2015June 1, 2015July 6, 2015July 27, 2015August 17, 2015September 8, 2015September 28, 2015October 19, 2015November 9, 2015November 30, 2015July 28, 2016August 18, 2016September 8, 2016September 29, 2016October 20,2016November 10,2016December 1,2016December 22, 2016January 19, 2017February 9,2017March 2, 2017March 30, 2017April 20,2017May 11, 2017June 1, 2017Catalog Supplements are subject to change. Please contact the campus for the most up-to-date information.
Class Start DateSTART DATEFinal WITHDRAWwithout PenaltyCOMPLETIONEnd of IncompletePeriodJanuary 5, 2015January 9, 2015January 22, 2015January 27, 2015January 26, 2015February 16, 2015March 9, 2015March 30, 2015April 20, 2015May 11, 2015June 1, 2015July 6, 2015July 27, 2015August 17, 2015September 8, 2015September 28, 2015October 19, 2015November 9, 2015November 30, 2015February 16, 2015March 9, 2015March 30, 2015April 20, 2015May 11, 2015June 1, 2015July 6, 2015July 27, 2015August 17, 2015September 8, 2015September 28, 2015October 19, 2015November 9, 2015November 30, 2015January 26, 2015February 16, 2015March 9, 2015March 30, 2015April 20, 2015May 11, 2015June 1, 2015July 6, 2015July 27, 2015August 17, 2015September 8, 2015September 28, 2015October 19, 2015November 9, 2015November 30, 2015February 16, 2015March 9, 2015March 30, 2015April 20, 2015May 11, 2015June 1, 2015July 6, 2015July 27, 2015August 17, 2015September 8, 2015September 28, 2015October 19, 2015November 9, 2015November 30, 2015Catalog Supplements are subject to change. Please contact the campus for the most up-to-date information.
LPN Academy of Careers & Technology Beverly Lafferty, RN MCA B.S. Nursing Part-Time A.S. Nursing Bluefield State College . Catalog Supplements are subject to change. . University of Cincinnati A.A. Early Childhood Education Gulf Coast Bible College Johnathan McClanahan, RN MCA B.S. Nursing Part-Time B.A. Biology B.A. Philosophy West Virginia .
