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2020-2021StudentHandbook
ContentsMission Statement and Educational Objectives . 9Core Values. 10Welcome . 10Orientation . 10Governing Structure . 11Academic Leadership Committee . 11Advisory Board . 11Governing Board . 11Administrative Staff. 11Students’ Administrative Support . 12Tuition Payments . 12Important Personal Information . 13Supplies and Equipment . 13Course Syllabus . 13Study Skills . 13Free Acupuncture and Massage Treatments . 14Community Clinic Hours of Operation .14For Appointments .14General Policies . 14Code of Conduct . 14Code of Student Conduct and Academic Responsibility . 15Code of Student Conduct Statement . 15Conduct Standards . 15Supplementary Standards. 17Clean-up . 17Dress . 17Massage Therapy - Classes and Clinic . 17Oriental Medicine- Asian Bodywork Course . 18Oriental Medicine - Clinic . 18Vaccination Policy . 18Parking . 18HIPAA, OSHA, and HRS Rules and Regulations . 18Day and Evening Class Policy . 18Oriental Medicine Clinic Orientation and Shift Assignments . 18Massage Therapy Schedule – Final Module . 191Acupuncture and Massage College 10506 North Kendall Drive, Miami FL 33176Student Handbook 2020-2021
Personal Health and Medical Emergencies. 19Childcare . 19Smoking and Vaping. 19Student Lounge . 19Lockers . 20Cell Phone Use. 20Online Booklist . 20Library and Media Services . 20Fraternization Policy . 20Conflict of Interest . 20Copyright Infringement . 20Appropriate Classroom Laptop Use. 21E-mails . 21Notice Boards. 21Treatment Tables . 21AMC’s Computerized Scanning Software. 21Missed Scans.22AMC’s Administrative Software. 22Students’ Educational Rights . 22Students’ Human Rights . 22Student Responsibilities . 22Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) . 23Academic Policies . 23Module System . 23Summer Mini-Term . 24Classroom Attendance . 24OM and AA Attendance .24MT Attendance .24Attendance Make-up .25Clinic Attendance. 25Grading Policies . 25Grading Scale .26Posting of Grades . 26Course Examinations . 26Quizzes .262Acupuncture and Massage College 10506 North Kendall Drive, Miami FL 33176Student Handbook 2020-2021
Finals .26Honor Code . 26Exam Policies and Procedures . 27Retakes and/or Make-ups of Final Exams . 27OM Comprehensive Exams . 27First Year Comprehensive: .27Oriental Medicine Board Review Classes.28Acupuncture with Points Board Review Class: .28Foundations Board Review Class: .28MT Board Review Exam . 29Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) . 29Warnings . 32Clinical Warning Report .32Academic Warnings .32Dismissal Policy. 33Incompletes . 33Course Drops and Withdrawals . 34Course Repetitions . 34Leave of Absence . 34Program Withdrawal . 35Re-admission into the Program . 35Advanced Placement . 35Transfer Credit . 35Challenge Exams . 36Students with Disabilities (ADA/504) . 36Student Record and Scheduling Changes . 37Rescheduling Classes and Curriculum Changes . 37Student Assessments . 37Course, Faculty, Clinic and Program Assessments . 37Requirements for Graduation Ceremony . 37Requirements to graduate from the Massage Therapy Diploma:.38Requirements to graduate from the Associate of Arts in Health Science Degree: .38Requirements to graduate from the Master of Oriental Medicine Degree: .38Placement and Graduation Rates . 39Graduation with Honors . 393Acupuncture and Massage College 10506 North Kendall Drive, Miami FL 33176Student Handbook 2020-2021
Awards . 40OM Patient Referral Requirement . 40VA Student Policies. 40Veterans Benefits and Transition Act of 2018 (Section 3679 of Title 38) . 40Attendance Policy for VA Students . 40Standards of Academic Progress for VA Students . 41Refund Policy for VA Students . 41Credit for Previous Education or Training for VA Students . 41Disclosures for Students Receiving VA Benefits . 41Administrative and Student Services . 42Housing Assistance . 42Carpools . 42Outstanding Documentation . 42Financial Aid Outstanding Documentation . 43Out-of-Classroom Needs . 43Appointments with the Administrative Staff . 43Advisement & Tutoring Services . 43Healthcare . 44Business Office . 44Invoices. 44Collection of Late Payments . 44Financial Aid . 44Financial Aid Policy and Procedures . 44Agreement for Financial Aid Students . 45Entrance Counseling. 45Exit Counseling . 46Official Withdrawal Process . 46Career Services. 47Assistance with Examinations and Licensing Applications . 47Requesting transcripts to be sent to the NCCAOM .47Complaints/Grievance Policies and Procedures: . 47AMC’s Drug-Free and Alcohol-Free College Policy . 49Tobacco-Free Policy. 50Alcohol Policy . 50Drug Policy—Zero Tolerance . 514Acupuncture and Massage College 10506 North Kendall Drive, Miami FL 33176Student Handbook 2020-2021
Drug-Free Schools and Campuses . 51Health Risks Associated with Substance Abuse . 52Alcohol . 52Anabolic Steroids . 52Cocaine/crack . 52Depressants (barbiturates, tranquilizers) . 53Rohypnol . 53Hallucinogens . 53Inhalants . 54Marijuana . 54Narcotics (heroin, morphine, codeine, Demerol, Percodan) . 54Other Stimulants (amphetamines) . 54Legal Sanctions. 54Standards of Conduct . 55Referrals for Drug and Alcohol Counseling, Treatment and Rehabilitation Assistance . 55Referral List for Substance Abuse Treatment Programs .55Inpatient Treatment .55Outpatient Treatment .55Sexual Misconduct Policy Summary . 57I.II.Rights Afforded to All Community Members .57Reporting Sexual Misconduct .57Harassment Policy . 58Harassment Statement. 58Sexual Harassment. 58What is Sexual Harassment? . 58What Can I Do If I Feel I Am Being Harassed? . 58Harassment Complaint Follow-up Procedures . 59Role of the Title IX Coordinator . 59Functions and Responsibilities of the Title IX Coordinator . 60(1)Training for Students, Faculty, and Staff .60(2)Investigations .60(3)Remedies, Including Interim Measures .60(4)Monitoring and Advising .61Interference with College Investigations and Disciplinary Proceedings . 61Violations . 625Acupuncture and Massage College 10506 North Kendall Drive, Miami FL 33176Student Handbook 2020-2021
Sanctions . 621.Expulsion .622.Suspension .623.Temporary Suspension .624.Final Disciplinary Probation .625.Disciplinary Probation .636.Disciplinary Warning .637.Verbal Warning .638.Fines .639.Restitution .6310.Restriction or Revocation of Privileges .6311.Termination or Change of Class Schedule/Accommodation .6312.Counseling Intervention.6313.Other Appropriate Action .6314.Parent/Legal Guardian Notification .63Emergency Situations . 64Campus Security Act of 1990 . 64Fire Safety . 64Life-Threatening Behavior. 64Off-Campus Violations . 64Health Care Privacy (HIPAA) Statement. 65Public Laws. 65Abuse/Physical Assault . 65Arson . 65Bomb Threats . 65Breaking and Entering . 66Stalking . 66Theft or Unauthorized Possession of College Property . 66Title IX Compliance Policy . 66Definitions . 66Option 1: Reporting Party’s Who Report Sexual Misconduct to a Responsible Employee. 68Options 2 and 3: Reporting Parties Who Disclose Sexual Misconduct to ProfessionalCounselors, Non-Professional Counselors, and Victim Advocates . 69Interim Measures . 69Supportive Measures . 696Acupuncture and Massage College 10506 North Kendall Drive, Miami FL 33176Student Handbook 2020-2021
Interim and Supportive Measures . 69Title IX Academic Accommodations . 71Options for Requesting Interim Measures or Supportive Measures . 71Reporting and Confidentially Disclosing Sexual Violence: Know the Options. 72The Options: Privileged and Confidential Communications . 72Reporting to “Responsible Employees” . 73Requesting Confidentiality from the College: How the College Will Weigh the Requestand Respond . 74Resources . 75Campus Safety and Security Policy. 76Crime Statistics . 77Jeanne Clery Act . 77How do I obtain the Annual Security Report (ASR)? . 78Who is responsible for the Annual Security Report? . 78Campus Security Authorities (CSA) . 78What is a CSA? . 78Has the College identified CSA’s? . 78Campus Security Report . 78Firearm Policy .
Acupuncture and Massage College 10506 North Kendall Drive, Miami FL 33176 Student Handbook 2020-2021 Mission Statement and Educational Objectives The mission of Acupuncture and Massage College (AMC) is to provide our students with a college of natural healing. AMC is committed to maintaining high standards of education that
