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1 2015 SCHOOL CATALOG THIS CATALOG APPLIES TO THE FOLLOWING CAMPUS LOCATIONS: Online: MAIN CAMPUS 4670 Auto Mall Parkway Fremont, CA BRANCH SAN JOSE 1901 Charcot Ave San Jose, CA BRANCH SACRAMENTO 1111 Howe Ave, Suite #300 Sacramento, CA BRANCH CONCORD 1401 Willow Pass Rd Concord, CA EFFECTIVE DATE: JANUARY 1, 2015 to DECEMBER 31, Unitek College reserves the right to change the content and terms and conditions in this catalog at any time without prior notice. Information in this catalog is current at the time of publishing.

2 Table of Contents WELCOME... 6 SCHOOL OFFICIALS... 6 SCHOOL HISTORY... 7 EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY MISSION STATEMENT... 8 APPROVALS... 8 ACCREDITING COMMISSION OF CAREER SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES... 8 NURSING APPROVALS... 8 COMMISSION ON COLLEGIATE NURSING EDUCATION (CCNE)... 8 BUREAU FOR PRIVATE POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION (BPPE)... 8 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION... 9 VETERANS ADMINISTRATION... 9 FACILITY DESCRIPTIONS... 9 PROGRAMS PHARMACY TECHNICIAN MEDICAL ASSISTING DENTAL ASSISTING VOCATIONAL NURSING PREREQUISITE COURSE VOCATIONAL NURSING CERTIFICATE PROGRAM VOCATIONAL NURSING ASSOCIATE DEGREE (ASVN) GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES LVN-TO-RN TRANSITION ADN PREREQUISITE COURSE LVN-TO-RN TRANSITION ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN NURSING (ADN) BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING (BSN) DEGREE COMPLETION PROGRAM INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) CERTIFICATE PROGRAM ADMISSIONS POLICIES GENERAL ADMISSIONS POLICIES EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS PROGRAM-SPECIFIC ADMISSIONS PROCESSES ALLIED HEALTH & TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS ADMISSIONS PROCESS IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS MEDICAL ASSISTING & PHARMACY TECHNICIAN PROGRAMS VOCATIONAL NURSING (VN) CERTIFICATE PROGRAM & PREREQUISITE COURSE VOCATIONAL NURSING (VN) PROGRAM ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN VOCATIONAL NURSING (ASVN) PROGRAM LVN-TO-RN TRANSITION ADN PROGRAM ADMISSIONS PROCESS RN COURSE READMISSION BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING DEGREE COMPLETION PROGRAM ADMISSION PROCESS SUPPLEMENTAL ADMISSIONS CRITERIA ONLINE EDUCATION PURCHASING BOOKS & SUPPLIES LEARNERS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS Unitek College School Catalog Updated 8/21/2015 Page 2 of 114

3 PROOF OF HS DIPLOMA OR GED COURSE CREDIT CALCULATIONS TRANSFER OF CREDITS TRANSFERABILITY OF CREDITS AND CREDENTIALS EARNED AT OUR INSTITUTION GRADING ALLIED HEALTH & TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS ACADEMIC YEAR DEFINITION REMEDIATION POLICY GRADE APPEALS ACADEMIC APPEALS & GRIEVANCES ATTENDANCE POLICIES TARDINESS/EARLY DEPARTURE LEAVE OF ABSENCE (LOA) POLICY SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS MAXIMUM TIMEFRAME SAP EVALUATION POINTS (NON-TERM PROGRAMS) SAP EVALUATION POINTS (DEGREE PROGRAMS) REINSTATEMENT OF FINANCIAL AID ELIGIBILITY (FA PROBATION) DISMISSAL POLICY ALL PROGRAMS STUDENT RIGHT TO APPEAL COURSE COMPLETION / INCOMPLETE WITHDRAWAL REINSTATEMENT POLICY COURSE RETAKES EXTERNSHIP/CLINICAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS STUDENT SERVICES STUDENT SUPPORT ACADEMIC ADVISING VISA ASSISTANCE FINANCIAL AID FA OVERVIEW FEDERAL STUDENT LOAN INFORMATION CAL GRANT CAL GRANT REFUND POLICY ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP CAREER SERVICES GRADUATION Unitek College School Catalog Updated 8/21/2015 Page 3 of 114

4 CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICIES STUDENT S RIGHT TO CANCEL WITHDRAWAL FROM A PROGRAM CANCELATION & REFUND POLICIES STUDENTS WITH VETERANS ADMINISTRATION FUNDING CANCELATIONS WITHDRAWALS & TERMINATIONS MITIGATING CIRCUMSTANCES FOR WITHDRAWALS STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT HARRASSMENT/SEXUAL HARASSMENT DRUG-FREE CAMPUS DRESS CODE IMMUNIZATIONS/VACCINATIONS FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS & PRIVACY ACT (FERPA) STUDENT FINANCE POLICIES RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF STUDENTS ON FINANCIAL AID ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FINANCIAL AID PACKAGING POLICY DOCUMENTATION OF CITIZENSHIP MISREPRESENTATION POLICY FRAUD POLICY PAYMENT METHODS STUDENT LOAN REPAYMENT DELINQUENCY AND DEFAULT FEDERAL WORK STUDY FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY GRANT (FSEOG) STUDENT DIRECT LOANS - SUBSIDIZED & UNSUBSIDIZED FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY COLLECTION OF TUITION STUDENT TUITION RECOVERY FUND MISCELLANEOUS POLICIES CAMPUS SCHEDULES HOLIDAY/VACATION SCHEDULE COURSE SCHEDULES BREAK TIME LIBRARY CLOCK HOURS WEATHER EMERGENCIES CLOTHING AND PERSONAL PROPERTY DISABLED STUDENTS REHABILITATION ACT AND AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) HEALTH/MEDICAL CARE PREGNANCY CRIME ON CAMPUS Unitek College School Catalog Updated 8/21/2015 Page 4 of 114

5 PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY PERSONALIZED STUDENT ID NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY STATEMENT REGARDING BANKRUPTCY HOUSING ASSISTANCE RETENTION OF STUDENT RECORDS OFFSITE TRIP LIABILITY LIKENESS, IMAGE & VOICE AUTHORIZATION STUDENT COMPLAINT PROCEDURE DESCRIPTION OF FACULTY POLICY AND PROGRAM CHANGES Unitek College School Catalog Updated 8/21/2015 Page 5 of 114

6 WELCOME Congratulations on choosing Unitek College for your education goals! You have taken the first step towards becoming a knowledgeable and skilled professional ready to meet industry needs. Unitek College has a diverse population of students, faculty and staff. We make every effort to meet the needs of our students, and our goal is to assist them to develop their talents and their potential to the fullest. We hope that your experience here will bring a positive change to your life. The information in this catalog is important for getting familiarized with the academic environment at Unitek College and our expectations of each and every student in regards to the highest standards of performance. Policy for Catalog Updates Unitek College updates the catalog at least once per year. The catalog is reviewed by the management team for any updates or changes prior to publishing and implements them as needed. A current version of the catalog can be found on the school s website. SCHOOL OFFICIALS Janis Paulson Chief Executive Officer Mihir Shah - Chief Financial Officer Christy Torkildson - Chief Academic Officer Samantha Manlosa Sanchez - Assistant Chief Academic Officer Margarita Valdes Chief Strategic & Quality Assurance Officer Navneet Bhasin Sr. VP Operations; President of Unitek College; Campus Director (Fremont) Ena Hull Sr. VP of Student Financial Services Don Corvin Sr. VP Compliance Steven Watkins - VP Program Development & Regulatory Affairs Kirk Engel - Campus Director (Concord) Shalini Kumar - Campus Director (San Jose) Scott King Campus Director (Sacramento) Unitek College School Catalog Updated 8/21/2015 Page 6 of 114

7 SCHOOL HISTORY Unitek College began offering healthcare education in Fremont, CA with the Pharmacy Technician Certificate program in 2002, followed by a Medical Assisting Certificate program the next year. In 2004 the school entered Nursing Education with a Vocational Nursing Certificate program in the Fremont main campus, which was soon expanded to a satellite campus in Santa Clara, CA in In 2006 Unitek College opened a branch campus in Sacramento and began offering a Vocational Nursing Certificate program, with approval from the Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technician (BVNPT). The Sacramento Branch campus was approved by California s BPPVE on October 23, 2006 when the Bureau of Private Postsecondary Education became the state authorizing agency was a significant year in the history of Unitek College: the school began offering a Medical Assisting program in the Sacramento Campus and also became a degree granting institution with the launch of the Associate Degree Registered Nursing Program in Fremont. This elevated Unitek College s profile as a Nursing school in the San Francisco Bay Area. At this point, Unitek College began pursuing institutional accreditation. In 2009, Unitek College s main campus in Fremont (and its satellite in Santa Clara) received national accreditation through the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) for an initial three year period. Following ACCSC s accreditation, in 2010 the US Department of Education approved Unitek College to participate as a Title IV awarding institution at the Fremont main campus and Santa Clara satellite campus. The following year, Unitek College launched its first fully-online program (the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree Completion Program) and in December 2011 the Sacramento branch campus was awarded ACCSC accreditation for an initial three year period. In 2012 Unitek College achieved 2 major regulatory milestones: the Sacramento campus received approval to participate as a Title IV awarding institution, and ACCSC renewed the Fremont campus accreditation for a period of five years. In 2013, the Sacramento branch campus moved to a larger facility which received approval from all regulatory bodies, and the Santa Clara satellite campus moved into a larger facility in San Jose, CA. Also in 2013, Unitek College s parent company, Unitek Information Systems, Inc. underwent a change of ownership. In 2014, Unitek College launched the Information technology Certification program at its Fremont and Sacramento campuses, and received ACCSC s approval to convert the San Jose Satellite campus into a Branch campus. In 2015, ACCSC granted accreditation to Unitek College s new branch campus in Concord, CA, and the Dental Assisting program was launched in the Sacramento branch campus. Unitek College School Catalog Updated 8/21/2015 Page 7 of 114

8 EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY MISSION STATEMENT Unitek College s philosophy is to provide quality programs that are sound in concept, implemented by a competent and dedicated faculty and geared to serve those seeking a solid foundation in knowledge and skills required to obtain employment in their chosen fields. The programs emphasize hands-on training, are relevant to employer s needs and focus on areas that offer strong long-term employment opportunities. To offer students the training and skills that will lead to successful employment, Unitek College will: Continually evaluate and update educational programs Provide modern facilities and training equipment Select instructors and faculty with professional experience in the vocations they teach and the ability to motivate and develop students to their greatest potential Promote self-discipline so that students may enjoy success on the job and in society APPROVALS ACCREDITING COMMISSION OF CAREER SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES Unitek College s Fremont Main Campus and its Branch Campuses in San Jose, Sacramento, and Concord are accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC), a recognized accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education. In 2012 the Fremont campus was granted a Renewal of Accreditation for a 5-year term ending Nov 1, In 2014 the Sacramento campus was granted a Renewal of Accreditation for a 5-year term ending Nov 1, The San Jose and Concord campuses are recognized by ACCSC as accredited branches of the Fremont Main Campus. NURSING APPROVALS Approved by the California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians Approved by the Board of Registered Nursing Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) Unitek College s RN-to-BSN Degree Completion Program received CCNE accreditation effective February 5, 2014 for a full five (5) years. More information can be found at BUREAU FOR PRIVATE POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION (BPPE) This institution is a private institution approved to operate by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education. Approval to operate means the institution is compliant with the minimum standards contained in the California Private Postsecondary Education Act of 2009 (as amended) and Division 7.5 of Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations. Unitek College s approval to operate in the State of California is granted through November 30, 2017 and is based on compliance with the California Private Postsecondary Education Act (CPPEA) of 2009, which is effective January 1, The Act is administered by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education, under the Department of Consumers Affairs. Any questions regarding this catalog that have not been satisfactorily answered by the institution may be directed to the Bureau for Private Unitek College School Catalog Updated 8/21/2015 Page 8 of 114

9 Postsecondary Education at 2535 Capitol Oaks Dr. Suite 400, Sacramento, CA 95833, toll-free phone or fax DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Unitek College is approved by the U.S. Department of Education to offer students the option of applying for and federal financial aid through the Title IV program. Programs eligible for Title IV funding at the Fremont Main Campus and San Jose Branch campus are: Medical Assistant, Pharmacy Technician, Vocational Nursing Certificate and Associate Degree, LVN-TO-RN Associate Degree, and RN-to-BSN. Programs eligible for Title IV funding at the Sacramento branch campus are: Medical Assisting and Vocational Nursing Certificate. Funding is available for those who qualify. VETERANS ADMINISTRATION Unitek College is approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs to accept students using GI Bill funding for both pre and post 9/11 GI Bills. The following Fremont programs are approved: Medical Assistant, Pharmacy Technician, Vocational Nursing Certificate, Vocational Nursing Associate Degree, LVN-TO-RN Transition Associate Degree, and the RN to BSN Program. The following Sacramento programs are approved: Medical Assistant and Vocational Nursing Certificate. The following San Jose programs are approved: Medical Assistant Certificate and Vocational Nursing Certificate. A Veterans Information Bulletin (VIB) is available in addition to this catalog. Please request a copy of our VIB for details of all policies related to GI Bill funding. Unitek College is approved to train veterans and other eligible individuals at its Main campus in Fremont, CA, Branch campus in San Jose, CA, and its Branch campus in Sacramento, CA. FACILITY DESCRIPTIONS The Fremont campus is conveniently located with easy access from several freeways and public transportation. The facility occupies approximately 33, 330 square feet, with 9 classrooms, 5 labs, library, cafeteria, reception and faculty and administrative offices. All classes in the Bay Area are taught at either the Main campus in Fremont or the Branch campus in San Jose; the location of student s choice is identified on the student s enrollment agreement. The San Jose branch campus is located 11 miles from the Fremont main campus with easy access from several freeways and public transportation. The facility occupies approximately 12,273 square feet with 5 classrooms, 1 lab, library, cafeteria, reception and faculty offices. All classes in the Bay Area are taught at either the Main campus in Fremont or the Branch campus in San Jose; the location of student s choice is identified on the student s enrollment agreement. The Sacramento branch campus is conveniently located with easy access from several freeways and public transportation. The facility occupies approximately 12,136 square feet with 9 classrooms, 3 labs, a library and a student break room, in addition to the administrative and clerical areas. The Concord branch campus is conveniently located with easy access from several freeways and public transportation. The facility occupies approximately 25,000 square feet with 8 classrooms, 6 labs, a library, a student break room, café area, plus administrative staff areas. Unitek College School Catalog Updated 8/21/2015 Page 9 of 114

10 PROGRAMS PHARMACY TECHNICIAN (Fremont & Concord campuses) Program Overview Registered pharmacy technicians in California can, under the supervision of a registered pharmacist, perform tasks related to receiving, dispensing, distribution, control, maintenance, compounding, manufacturing, packaging and labeling of pharmaceutical products. Currently, pharmacy technicians are assuming more responsibility for routine tasks, previously performed by pharmacists, and will be responsible for mastering new pharmacy technology as it becomes available. Opportunities for advancement vary with the pharmacy technician s employer. Classroom and Lab Environment The Pharmacy Technician (PT) program classroom and laboratory are combined to ensure easy accessibility to computers and to allow instructors to closely supervise students. Each classroom/lab combination has the ability to accommodate a maximum of 38 students with each student assigned their own computer workstations. The laboratory is designed to meet industry standards and our training objectives, and showcases both simulated retail and hospital pharmacy practice settings. Retail lab equipment includes programmable cash registers, counting trays, prescription vials and bottles, logbooks, shelves with simulated drug bottles while the hospital pharmacy lab is equipped with weighing balances, real Vertical Laminar airflow hood, phaseal systems, and cabinets filled with hypodermic needles, syringes, vials and ampoules containing sodium chloride solutions, different volume IV bags; and computer software for data entry, billing, and labeling. Educational Objectives & Corresponding Occupation Graduates receive a certificate of completion. Graduates are prepared to: obtain state registration and gain employment as an entry level Pharmacy Technician function as an assistant to a licensed pharmacist in retail and hospital settings understand abbreviations and symbols used in prescribing, dispensing, and documenting medications perform aseptic techniques and preparation of parenteral admixtures carry out calculations required for common dosage forms of medications Pharmacy Technician Program Pricing: Registration Fee: $ 40.00* Books: $ **+ Equipment or Kit: $ 75.00** Lab Fees: $ ** Background Check $ PTCB Exam Registration $ Live Scan Services $ State License Application Fee $ Student Tuition Recovery Fund: $ 0.00* Training Costs: $ 12, TOTAL: $ 13, Unitek College School Catalog Updated 8/21/2015 Page 10 of 114

11 Dependent: Tuition + COA: $ 23, Independent: Tuition + COA: $ 30, * Non Refundable Fees ** Non Refundable If Used + A complete list of textbooks used for all programs can be found at: Minimum Charges upon Enrollment: $40 Hours The program contains 600 Instructional Hours and 200 externship hours. It runs a total of 38 weeks (9 months). The 600 instructional hours are comprised of 6 courses of 100 hours each for a total of 360 hours of theory and 240 hours of lab training. Graduates earn 28 semester credits at the conclusion of the program. The individual courses will be 5 weeks long, each week is 20 hours of direct instruction. After successful completion of the six modules, the students are placed in a full time externship for 200 hours. Certain externship sites require that 240 hours be committed to in order meet site-specific requirements. Students who wish to attend a site that requires 240 hours will voluntarily do so in order to be placed at that location. Students will be required to spend approximately 25 hours of outside classroom time assigned to projects in each course in order to meet the course requirements. These out of class projects consists of topics to reinforce the curriculum theory content and include career progression topics to assist them in obtaining employment upon graduation. Maximum class size is 38 students. Summary of Curriculum Name of the Module Instructional hours Out of class Total Semester credits hours HCP 110: Introduction to semester credit hours Pharmacy Care / Law HCP 111: Drug semester credit hours Distribution HCP 112: Pharmacology semester credit hours HCP 113: I.V. Admixture semester credit hours HCP 114: Pharmaceutical semester credit hours Compounding HCP 115: Hospital In semester credit hours Patient Pharmacy HCP 116: Pharmacy Externship semester credit hours HCP 110 Introduction to Pharmacy Care / Law Course Description: This course will provide the students the basic concepts, principles, and hands-on skills necessary to function effectively as technicians in any retail pharmacy setting. The course covers interpretation, processing, and dispensing of prescriptions; upholding the law in all areas of the process; and addresses all oral and written instructions either through the phone or personally at an appropriate level. Unitek College School Catalog Updated 8/21/2015 Page 11 of 114

12 HCP 111 Drug Distribution Course Description: This course will provide the students the basic concepts, principles, and hands-on skills necessary to function effectively as inventory technicians and Third Party billing technicians in any retail pharmacy setting. The course covers Third Party Claim forms, Insurance Reimbursements for Prescriptions, Reconciliation, Capitation, and Inventory maintenance and control; upholding the law in all areas of the process; and addressing all oral and written instructions either through the phone or personally at an appropriate level. The course also covers the pharmacology of drugs affecting the Cardiovascular and Respiratory System. HCP 112 Pharmacology Course Description: The purpose of this course is to provide the students with information about the drugs they work with. This include drug nomenclature (generic and brand names of drugs), dosage calculations, the categories and uses of drugs, the mode of action of the drugs, the drug pharmacokinetics, indications and contraindications, and drug to drug interactions as they are applied to entering information on the medication profile of the patient. Drugs are studied according to systems of the body they affect. HCP 113 I.V. ADMIXTURE Course Description: This class includes compounding sterile products according to the appropriate aseptic technique; interpretation of IV orders; drug and solution incompatibilities; quality assurance of finished solutions; dosage calculations; labeling IV admixtures; flow rate calculations; and the preparation of compounded sterile products including TPN, chemotherapy; and pre-filled syringes. HCP 114 Pharmaceutical Compounding Course Description: This course is also called the Preparation of Non-Sterile Compounded Products. This includes the study of the basic concepts of physical chemistry, dosage calculations, and the preparation and mixing of solutions, ointments, and creams in varying proportions. This also embraces the concepts of enlarging and reducing formulas, concentrations and dilutions, % strength and ratio strength of solutions and solid preparations, allegation problems, and the techniques in measuring liquids, weighing solids, packaging, and storing finished pharmaceuticals. HCP 115 Institutional Pharmacy Course Description: In this class, students will learn the systems of drug distribution in a hospital Inpatient pharmacy setting; the concepts and procedures of automated medication dispensing systems such as the Pyxis machine, the use of cassettes and cassette exchanges; the methods and routes of medication administration; the drug forms; interpretation and transcription of medication orders into patient drug profiles; labeling intravenous admixtures; preparing emergency kits and carts; awareness of the most common medication errors; home health care practice; and pharmacy computers. HCP 116 Pharmacy Externship Students are assigned to complete a hour externship in a pharmacy. The externship is a graded experience and time spent must be verified by the supervising pharmacist. Eligibility for Licensure for Pharmacy Technician According to the California State Board of Pharmacy, working as a pharmacy technician in California requires maintaining current registration as a pharmacy technician. Effective January 1, 2004, experience as a pharmacy clerk or pharmacy technician can no longer be used to qualify for registration as a pharmacy technician in California. Section 4202 of the California Regulations for Unitek College School Catalog Updated 8/21/2015 Page 12 of 114

13 Pharmacy specifies the requirements that must be met by a person who wishes to apply for a pharmacy technician registration in California. Sec 4202: a) The board may issue a pharmacy technician license to an individual if he or she is a high school graduate or possesses a general educational development certificate equivalent, and meets any one of the following requirements: 1. Has obtained an associate's degree in pharmacy technology. 2. Has completed a course of training specified by the board. 3. Has graduated from a school of pharmacy recognized by the board. 4. Is certified by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB). b) The board shall adopt regulations pursuant to this section for the licensure of pharmacy technicians and for the specification of training courses as set out in paragraph (2) of subdivision (a). Proof of the qualifications of any applicant for licensure as a pharmacy technician shall be made to the satisfaction of the board and shall be substantiated by any evidence required by the board. c) The board shall conduct a criminal background check of the applicant to determine if an applicant has committed acts that would constitute grounds for denial of licensure, pursuant to this chapter or Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 480) of Division 1.5. d) The board may suspend or revoke a license issued pursuant to this section on any ground specified in Section e) Once licensed as a pharmacist, the pharmacy technician registration is no longer valid and the pharmacy technician license shall be returned to the board within 15 days. To obtain a license a person must: a) Successfully complete an approved pharmacy technician program; b) Be PTCB certified, or a pharmacist from another country; c) Be at least 18 years old; d) Provide a certified copy of High School Diploma or GED with the application; e) Complete a Live Scan background check; f) File an application with the necessary fee; Items that may affect Licensing Eligibility: a) Identified Mental Cognitive or Physical disability: Students must be able to meet the job requirements as a pharmacy technician. Reasonable accommodations will be made upon request for any disability that will not compromise the course of study or the students ability to sit for certification or perform the duties as an employee in the field. Any prospective student who has a known medical or physical disability should inform their Admissions Representative so that a meeting with the Program Director may be set up. The Program Director will be able to help the student asses their disability to identify whether the disability will affect the student s ability to perform the training and job duties. The Program Director will inform the prospective student of any disability related limitations they will face in attempting to complete their program requirements and successfully gain employment. b) Criminal Records: Any prospective student with a criminal background must understand that it may prevent them from obtaining a license in their chosen field. When a criminal background must be fully investigated, it may take up to one year or longer in order to obtain a decision from the licensing board. Any student with a criminal background should check with the licensing board for specific information on their standings on various criminal background situations. Unitek College School Catalog Updated 8/21/2015 Page 13 of 114

14 MEDICAL ASSISTING (Fremont, San Jose, Concord and Sacramento campuses) Program Overview This program is designed to produce a competent and safe entry level Medical Assistant. This program emphasizes administrative and clinical skills and includes extensive instruction in medical terminology, medical office procedures, medical/clinical procedures, basic anatomy and physiology, and special duties common in the field. The externship provides practical experience in physicians' offices, hospitals, or other healthcare facilities. Emphasis is placed on communication, critical thinking, human relations, decision making, and other skills required of well-qualified medical personnel. Unitek College provides a strong foundation in the skills and experience needed to succeed in a career as a Medical Assistant, combining in-class instruction with hands-on lab skills experience. The externship provides a hands-on opportunity to put into practice the skills learned in the classroom and the lab. Courses cover all aspects of medical assisting and include typing, transcription, recordkeeping, accounting, and insurance processing. Students learn laboratory techniques, clinical and diagnostic procedures, pharmaceutical principles, medication administration, and first aid. The students also study office practices, patient relations, medical law, and ethics. The NCCT exam fee is included in the cost of tuition. Classroom and Lab Environment The labs are fully equipped to simulate an office and clinic setting. Lab equipment includes: microhematocrit centrifuge, blood and urine centrifuge, pulse oximeter, electrocardiogram machine, glucose meters, sphygmomanometers (B/P) cuffs, patient height and weight scale, infant height and weight scale, autoclave machine, and a hemoglobin meter. Educational Objectives & Corresponding Occupation Graduates are prepared to gain employment as entry level Medical Assistants, performing Administrative functions such as answering telephones, scheduling appointments, greeting patients, updating and filing patient charts, ordering supplies, arranging for hospital admission and laboratory services, handling billing, collections, and bookkeeping. Graduates will also be trained in the use of electronic medical records software, and will be prepared to perform Clinical functions such as relaying prescriptions to a pharmacy, collecting and preparing laboratory specimens, sterilizing medical instruments, preparing patients for x-rays, taking electrocardiograms, removing sutures and changing dressings. Students will earn a Certificate upon successful completion of the program. Unitek College School Catalog Updated 8/21/2015 Page 14 of 114

15 Medical Assisting Program Pricing (Fremont, Concord & San Jose campuses): Registration Fee: $ 40.00* Books: $ **+ Supplies & Equipment: $ 80.00** Lab Fees: $ ** CPR Certification & Manual $ NCMA Exam Registration $ Student Tuition Recovery Fund: $ 0.00* Tuition: $ 14, TOTAL: $ 15,750.00** Medical Assisting Program Pricing (Sacramento campus): Registration Fee: $ 40.00* Books: $ **+ Supplies & Equipment: $ 80.00** Lab Fees: $ ** CPR Certification & Manual $ NCMA Exam Registration $ Student Tuition Recovery Fund: $ 0.00* Tuition: $ 13, TOTAL: $ 14,750.00** * Non Refundable Fees ** Non Refundable If Used + A complete list of textbooks used for all programs can be found at: Minimum Charges upon Enrollment: $40 Dependent: Tuition + COA: $ 24, Independent: Tuition + COA: $ 31, Hours: The program is 28 semester credits, with 600 hours of on-campus instruction (delivered 20 hours per week) and 160 externship hours (760 total instructional hours). Students must complete all on-campus instruction to be eligible to start externship. The entire program is scheduled to take 35 weeks (9 months). Students will be required to complete 150 hours of outside-class assignments and projects, which consist of topics related to instructional content as well as career progression topics to assist in obtaining employment upon graduation. Maximum class size is 40 students in the Fremont & Concord campuses, and 28 in the San Jose and Sacramento campuses. Unitek College School Catalog Updated 8/21/2015 Page 15 of 114

16 Course Instructional hours Out-of-class hours Semester credits HCMA 110: Introduction to Medical Assisting & Medical Law HCMA 111: Pharmacology, Medication Administration, Diagnostic Imaging HCMA 112: Patient Assessment, Cardio-Pulmonary, Gastroenterology HCMA 113: Eyes, Ears, Nose, Throat, Nervous System HCMA 114: Stages of Life: Pediatrics, Ob/Gyn, Geriatrics HCMA 115: Computerized Medical Assisting HCMA 116: First Aid, Emergencies, Behavior in Acute situations HCMA 117: Medical Assisting Externship HCMA 110 Introduction to Medical Assisting/ Medical Law This course is designed to introduce the student to the healthcare industry, it provides student with the opportunity to explores and learn the role of the medical assistant in healthcare. Content focus is inclusive, but not limited to: the attitudes and behaviors expected of the medical assistant healthcare worker, attitudes and behaviors of the client population with an emphasis of interpersonal behaviors; entry level assisting in the clinical laboratory, vital signs, communications, and the function and use of computers in the medical environments. In addition the module provides students with guidelines and tips for being a successful student in the program. HCMA 111 Pharmacology, Medication Administration, Diagnostic Imaging This course is designed to introduce the student to the healthcare industry, it provides student with the opportunity to explore and learn the role of the medical assistant in healthcare as relates to pharmacology and diagnostic imaging and A & P. Content focus is inclusive, but not limited to: terms and structures and function of the body; the skin and the muscular skeletal systems; calculation of dosages for injection, by mouth medications both liquids and solids, transdermal, inhalation, instillation, and topical administration of medications using various formulas of medical dosage calculations, assisting with physical examination by positioning and providing privacy for a patient; setting up correct instruments and supplies, explaining the procedures to the patient, and maintaining patient safety before, during, and after the procedure; positioning and providing privacy for patients for diagnostic imaging. Module provides content lecture with demonstration reinforcement and hands on activity. HCMA 112 Patient Assessment, Cardio-Pulmonary, Gastroenterology This course is designed to introduce the student to the healthcare industry, it provides student with the opportunity to explore and learn the role of the medical assistant in healthcare as relates to the assessment process and procedures; A &P as relates to the Cardio-Pulmonary and Gastrointestinal Systems. Content focus is inclusive, but not limited to structures and functions of the Cardiopulmonary and GI systems; role of the medical assistant in the prevention of disease and the Unitek College School Catalog Updated 8/21/2015 Page 16 of 114

17 promotion of behaviors that will decrease the risk of infection and promote a healthy environment. The student will have the opportunity to learn and assist with performing EKG, Respiratory testing. HCMA 113 Eyes, Ears, Nose, Throat, Nervous System This course is designed to introduce the student to the healthcare industry, it provides student with the opportunity to explore and learn the role of the medical assistant in healthcare as relates to the A & P of the Sensory, Nervous and Endocrine System; content will be presented to facilitate the learning and understanding of the diseases and malfunctions of these systems. Content focus is inclusive, but not limited to: The introduction of the basic anatomy and physiology of the Eye, Nose, Throat; Central Nervous System; Endocrine System; phlebotomy as relates to the Blood System with both academic clinical theory and hands-on experience; assisting the physician in the examination and performing of minor procedures done in the office and clinics. In addition this module includes patient education in the preparation for examinations and procedures. The student is provided with real-world lab experience to prepare for employment in the healthcare field / workplace. HCMA 114 Stages of Life: Pediatrics, Ob/Gyn, Geriatrics This course introduces the student to the roles and responsibilities of the Medical Assistant and provides student with the opportunity to explore and learn content as relates to the stages of life; surgical asepsis; care, use and handling of surgical instruments and the surgical environment; the process and procedures for a urinalysis. In addition they will be provided with content and the opportunity to learn the A & P of the Male and Female Reproductive Systems; participate in the basic concepts for assisting in self-examination for the prevention of breast and testicular cancer; understanding obstetrics/gynecology calculations of the EDD in preparation for externship in physician s office and clinic setting. HCMA 115 Computerized Medical Assisting This course provides student with the opportunity to explore and learn the role of the medical assistant in healthcare as relates to processes and skills in management and smooth running of the business aspects of a medical practice. Content focus is inclusive, but not limited to: Front office skills and processes: Accurately scheduling, medical record keeping, filing, health insurance, billing and coding practices, banking services and procedure; communication through various modalities such as telephone and computers; professional conduct. HCMA First Aid, Emergencies, Behavior in Acute situations This course provides the student with the opportunity to explore and learn the role of the medical assistant in healthcare related to professional behavior in the healthcare workplace, communication and use of interpersonal skills and human behaviors in acute, crisis and stressful situations; medical ethics; patient education in emergencies and first aid situations, triaging in the physician s office and clinic setting. Content focus is inclusive, but not limited to preparation for examinations and procedures in emergency, non-emergency situation and first aid situation; information related to job search. HCMA 117 Medical Assisting Externship This course provides the student with the opportunity for continued learning and the chance to demonstrate the ability to transfer classroom knowledge to externship setting. The student will report to the preceptor, assigned by the affiliate medical externship site. Students will work under the direct supervision of these preceptors. Completion of 160 hours will be done in a variety of clinical settings. 5 hours of the externship module are completed in classroom setting prior to being assigned Unitek College School Catalog Updated 8/21/2015 Page 17 of 114

18 to clinical externship hours; information will be inclusive of, but not limited to: job seeking skills, resumes, cover letters, interview process, communication in the work place. Some of the office and clinical sites require substantially more externship hours. Students are required to fill out time sheets weekly and have preceptor verification of hours worked. PASSING ASSISTANCE - MA PROGRAM Unitek College offers its students, registered in the Medical Assistant program, an exam passing assistance for the Nationally Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) exam through the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT). Unitek College will facilitate the student with the NCMA exam taking process including registering, scheduling and paying for the exam. If the student does not pass the exam on the first attempt, Unitek College will pay for one free retake of the NCMA exam for the student. For the Unitek College s Passing Assistance to be valid, the student must meet the following requirements: 1. Student MUST have completed at least four of the six modules before Unitek College will send in the exam registration paperwork to NCCT. 2. Student MUST have completed at least five of the six modules as of the actual date of the NCMA exam. 3. If, for any reason (including instructor input), the student chooses to test early (see 1 and 2 above), then the student will be responsible for registering and paying for the NCMA exam. If student passes, Unitek College will reimburse the student for the exam cost. If the student fails, though, Unitek College will not consider this to be one of the attempts. 4. The first NCMA exam attempt must be within 60 days of completion of the last module. The second attempt (if needed) must be within 60 days of the result of the first attempt. 5. The second free attempt is ONLY valid for students who attempted (and did not pass) the exam at the first attempt. If, for any reason, the student did not make a first attempt, within the required time, the second (free) attempt is considered null and void. To qualify for the exam passing assistance, students must score 95% or more on the online practice tests provided by Unitek College. Unitek College School Catalog Updated 8/21/2015 Page 18 of 114

19 DENTAL ASSISTING (Fremont, Concord and Sacramento campuses) Program Overview This program is designed to prepare students with the knowledge, technical skills, and work habits of a Dental Assistant, focusing on the treatment-room care of dental patients. Unitek College provides a strong foundation in the skills and experience needed to succeed in a career as a Dental Assistant, combining in-class instruction with hands-on lab skills experience. The externship provides a handson opportunity to put into practice the skills learned in the classroom and the lab. Courses cover all aspects of dental assisting and include infection control and sterilization techniques, how to handle medical emergencies, the correct procedure for taking dental X-rays and making impressions, and the use of various dental instruments. Topics covered in the program also include oral evacuation, fixed prosthodontics, pharmacology and pain control, preventative dentistry, how to assist with oral surgery, and tray setups. Educational Objectives & Corresponding Occupation Graduates receive a certificate of completion, and are prepared to: Gain employment as entry level Dental Assistants in a dental office, clinic, or lab environment Function as Dental Assistants to licensed Dentists Utilize current industry standard dental software Work with digital dental technology Hours This program contains 620 classroom instructional hours, 200 externship hours, and is planned to run a total of 39 weeks. The instructional hours are comprised of one 60-hour pre-requisite class (DA101) followed by seven 80-hour classes. Each of the on-campus classes are taught at a pace of 20 hours per week. After successful completion of all on-campus classes, students are placed in a 200-hour externship. Maximum class size is 20 students in each campus. Students will earn 27.5 semester credits at the conclusion of the program. Dental Assisting Program Pricing: Registration Fee: $ 40.00* Books: $ **+ Supplies & Equipment: $ 75.00** Lab Fees: $ 1,000.00** Student Tuition Recovery Fund: $ 0.00* Livescan: $ CPR: $ Background Check: $ Training Costs: $ 13, TOTAL: $ 15, * Non Refundable Fees ** Non Refundable If Used + A complete list of textbooks used for all programs can be found at: Minimum charges upon enrollment: $40 Unitek College School Catalog Updated 8/21/2015 Page 19 of 114

20 Curriculum Summary DA101 - Dental Terminology and Proper Asepsis Techniques (pre-requisite class) In this course, students are taught dental terminology, dental specialties, health team members, HIPAA, CPR, cover letters and resumes. Emphasis is placed on anatomy, physiology, dental anatomy and histology, and the oral cavity. In addition, this course provides instruction and laboratory practice in basic chairside assisting, as well as in sterilization to include autoclaving, preparation for sterilization and disinfection, surface disinfection, sterilization of instruments, mechanical barriers, and infection control protocol. This course is also designed to develop professional skills. This course will include out-of-class work such as reading and writing assignments, practice and practical application assignments, and projects. DA102 - Chairside Assisting for General and Specialty Dentistry In this course, students are taught an introduction to the profession of dentistry as it relates to the dental assistant in general and specialty dentistry, including orthodontics, pedodontics, oral surgery, endodontics, periodontics, and fixed and removable prosthodontics. Bones, salivary glands, and muscles and nerves of the skull are also covered. Students have the opportunity to practice instrument exchange, oral evacuation, seating and dismissing a patient, handpiece maintenance, and anesthesia. This course will include out-of-class work such as reading and writing assignments, practice and practical application assignments, and projects. DA103 - Dental Materials and Prevention In this course, students are taught preventive medicine, nutrition, oral hygiene methods, vital signs, pharmacology, and medical emergencies. Students have the opportunity to practice manipulation of and armamentarium of dental materials to include restorative, cast, impression, cements, liners, bases, tooth brushing, flossing, and blood pressure. This course will include out-of-class work such as reading and writing assignments, practice and practical application assignments, and projects. DA104A - California Dental Assisting and Registered Dental Assisting with Expanded Duties Lab In this course, students are taught registered dental assisting functions including regulations, categories, terminologies, examination, certification, continuing education, and legalities. Students have the opportunity to practice all dental assisting and registered dental assisting functions as they apply to general dentistry, oral surgery, and preventive dentistry. This course will include out-of-class work such as reading and writing assignments, practice and practical application assignments, and projects. DA104B - California Dental Assisting and Registered Dental Assisting with Expanded Duties Lab In this course, students have the opportunity to practice all dental assisting and registered dental assisting functions as they apply to intra-oral/extra-oral photography, placement of patient monitoring sensors, monitoring patient sedation, intra-oral images for milled restorations, endodontics, orthodontics, and periodontics. This course will include out-of-class work such as reading and writing assignments, practice and practical application assignments, and projects. DA105 - Dental Radiology In this course, students are taught basic principles of radiographic physics, radiographic production and darkroom errors, bitewing radiographs, intra-oral techniques, mounting full-mouth radiographs, and manual film processing. Students have the opportunity to practice exposing films and taking fullmouth radiographs and x-rays for diagnosis using mannequins and patients. Students are also taught production of acceptable dental radiographs, including an overview of panoramic film techniques, Unitek College School Catalog Updated 8/21/2015 Page 20 of 114