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CATALOG ADDENDUM
YAKIMA
The Catalog Addendum is part of the College Catalog & Student Handbook. Page 1 of 32
Effective Date: 09/08/2014
All policies, procedures, and general information contained in the Charter College Washington Catalog & Student
Handbook published on January 6, 2014, unless revised here in this Addendum, apply to all students enrolled at the
Yakima, Washington campus.
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Effective Date: 09/08/2014
The following was revised to read:
Accreditation and Licensure Charter College is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools, 750 First Street N.E.,
Suite 980, Washington, DC, 20002-4242, 202-336-6780, to award master’s degrees (Anchorage only), bachelor of
science degrees (all campuses except Pasco and Yakima), associate of applied science degrees (all campuses except
Yakima), and certificates (all campuses). The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools is listed as
a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education and is recognized by the
Council for Higher Education Accreditation. In addition, the Anchorage, Bellingham, Oxnard, and Vancouver
campuses are approved by the United States Immigration and Naturalization Service to enroll qualified non-immigrant
alien students.
Charter College is authorized by the Washington Student Achievement Council and meets the requirements and
minimum educational standards established for degree-granting institutions under the Degree-Granting Institutions
Act. This authorization is subject to periodic review and authorizes Charter College to offer specific degree programs.
The Council may be contacted for a list of currently authorized programs. Authorization by the Council does not carry
with it an endorsement by the Council of the institution or its programs. Any person desiring information about the
requirements of the act or the applicability of those requirements to the institution may contact the Council at P.O.
Box 43430, Olympia, WA 98504-3430.
This school is licensed under Chapter 28C.10 RCW. Inquiries or complaints regarding certificate programs at this
private vocational school may be made to the Workforce Board, 128 - 10th Ave. SW, Box 43105, Olympia,
Washington 98504, wtb.wa.gov, phone: 360-753-5662, e-mail address: [email protected].
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Locations and Facilities Charter College – Bellingham is located at 410 W. Bakerview Rd. Suite 112 , Bellingham, WA 98226. Charter College
- Fife is located at 3700 Pacific Highway East, Suite 150, Fife, WA 98424. Charter College – Lynnwood is located at
19401 40th Avenue West, Suite 400, Lynnwood, WA 98036. Charter College – Vancouver is located in Vancouver
at the Columbia Tech Center at 17200 SE Mill Plain Blvd. #100, Vancouver, WA 98683. Charter College – Pasco is
located at 5278 Outlet Drive, Pasco, WA 99301.
The campuses include classrooms, laboratories, clinics, a library resource center, and computer laboratories. The
classrooms and laboratories contain modern technology including instructor computers with projectors for visual aids.
The campus mimics professional settings such as a modern medical office examination room, infection control area,
and a medical office laboratory. The dental assisting laboratory is equipped to reflect a real-world environment with
dental chairs, operating lights, X-ray unit, amalgamators, autoclave, typodonts, laboratory dental engines and X-ray
daylight automatic processing units. The medical assistant laboratory has an EKG machine, microscopes, centrifuges,
hematocrits and scales. The Colleges house a visitor reception area, admissions, financial aid, academics, career
services and executive offices.
Charter College, Vancouver also occupies a campus addition at 17720 SE Mill Plain Blvd, Suite 170 in Vancouver,
WA. The campus addition is approximately 9,461 square feet and houses four classrooms, faculty and administrative
offices, one HVAC/R laboratory, one welding laboratory and a tool room. The classrooms and laboratories have
modern technology including audiovisual equipment.
Charter College, Pasco also occupies a campus addition at 2706 West Nob Hill Boulevard in Yakima, WA. The
campus addition is approximately 6,500 square feet and houses classrooms, faculty and administrative offices, one
HVAC/R laboratory, and one medical assistant laboratory. The classrooms and laboratories have modern technology
including audiovisual equipment.
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The following was revised to read:
Admissions Admissions Requirements
All students must comply with one of the following:
1. Attest to having a high school diploma
2. Attest to having a recognized equivalency certificate (GED)
3. Attest to having passed a State-authorized examination recognized as the equivalent of a high school diploma
(e.g., High School Equivalent Test (HiSET) or Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC), or other State-
authorized examination)
4. Provide documentation of an official passing score for an approved ability to benefit test
NOTE: Students who have passed an ability to benefit (ATB) test may enroll in Charter College. ATB students may
not enroll in the Certificate in Pharmacy Technician, Associate degree, or Baccalaureate degree programs. ATB
students may be eligible to receive Title IV financial aid only if they have received Title IV funds prior to July 1,
2012. ATB students may be eligible for VA benefits, scholarships and other funding (contact Financial Aid for more
information).
Students at Charter College must be at least seventeen years of age.
Prior to enrollment, all prospective students must be interviewed by an admissions representative to determine if they
have the maturity motivation, commitment and dedication to succeed in the programs they have chosen and the
qualities of personality that will help make placement assistance effective.
Students who have been convicted of a crime, which may affect their ability to be eligible for employment in their
chosen field, may be denied admission to the College.
In order to be admitted to Charter College, prospective students who are not citizens of the United States of America
must provide Charter College with official documents verifying their current authorization from United States
Immigration and Naturalization Service to attend college. Furthermore, because all courses are taught in English all
applicants must demonstrate competence in the English language. This requirement may be met by submitting a
diploma from a secondary school in a system in which English is the official language of instruction. If English is not
the applicant’s primary language, the applicant may be required to demonstrate English proficiency.
Prospective students who received a high school diploma from a school outside the U.S. must have an official
evaluation to determine equivalency to a U.S. high school diploma. Once the first class begins, the student will have
a maximum of thirty (30) calendar days to have the official evaluation submitted, evaluated and returned to Charter
College. To initiate the process, the student will provide the College with official copies of all foreign diplomas, degree
certificates, and/or transcripts, including the original language documents as well as translations to English. The
College will then submit the information to a foreign credential evaluation organization. There is no cost to the student
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for evaluating the official documents; however, the student may incur costs for requesting the official documents
and/or the translation to English. If the foreign credential evaluation organization determines the diploma is not
equivalent to a U.S. high school diploma or the process is not completed within the allotted timeframe, the student’s
enrollment will be cancelled. When the enrollment is cancelled, the student is expected to return all materials (books,
uniforms, supplies, etc.) within two weeks to avoid charges. Further, when the enrollment is cancelled, the student
will not be responsible for any tuition charges and any/all loans that were scheduled will be cancelled.
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The following was revised to read:
Cash Paying Students
Federal regulations prohibit giving a discount to students who pay in cash or who pay their tuition in full before the
start of class.
Effective immediately the options listed in the Cash Paying Students section of the catalog are discontinued.
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The following was added:
Student Financial Services
Charter College Alaska Native and American Indian Tuition Discount – All Campuses
This discount applies to students who are Alaska Native and American Indian and the amount of this discount is 20%
of the total tuition. Current and newly enrolled students at any Charter College Campus may apply for the discount
and the discount will apply to the remaining unbilled tuition. The following eligibility criteria and steps must be met:
1. The Alaska Native and American Indian Tuition Discount (20%) applies to Alaska Native and American Indian
students. Proof of eligibility is required as follows:
a. An Alaska Native person listed on the original Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) roll;
b. A lineal descendent of a person listed on the original ANCSA roll;
c. A person holding a Certificate of Indian Blood (CIB) issued by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)
or a federally recognized tribe;
d. A person recognized as an official member of a federally recognized Indian tribe (excluding
honorary or other non-constitutional or non-customary forms of membership.)
2. The tuition discount applies to program charges only and cannot result in a cash payment to the student.
Discount will be applied to the student’s account over the remaining billing periods for his/her program.
3. If any recipient petitions for a change in program, the tuition discount will adjust to a percentage of the new
total tuition charges remaining for their program.
4. Students participating in the Alaska Native and American Indian Tuition Discount program are eligible for
Title IV funds, but should be advised from accepting funding that exceed program charges.
5. Students participating in the Alaska Native and American Indian Tuition Discount program are not eligible
for additional tuition discount programs. Immediate family members, however, are eligible for the Share the
Knowledge Tuition Discount.
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The following was added:
Student Financial Services
Charter College Willamette Dental Discount The Charter College Willamette Dental Discount applies to employees of Willamette Dental. The amount of this
discount is 20% of total tuition. The following eligibility criteria and steps must be met:
1. Employees of Willamette Dental, confirmed through Willamette Dental Human Resources Department.
2. The tuition discount applies to program charges only and cannot result in a cash payment to the student.
Discount will be applied to the student’s account over the remaining billing periods for his/her program.
3. If any recipient petitions for a change in program, the tuition discount will adjust to a percentage of the new
total tuition charges remaining for their program.
4. Students participating in the Willamette Dental Discount are eligible for Title IV funds, but should be
advised from accepting funding that exceed program charges.
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The following was added:
Scholarships
Charter College Career-Focused Educational Scholarship - $1,500 Award
Eligibility Requirements:
High School graduate from accredited high school in 2014.
Complete essay describing academic plans and career goals. Provide specific examples. ESSAY FORMAT:
1-2 pages, typed.
Submit application with essay and official high school transcript no later than June 27, 2014, to start no later
than September 8, 2014 OR submit by August 29, 2014, to start no later than November 17, 2014. Application
with documents are accepted vial mail or at the campus.
All applicants must complete an admission interview with an Admissions Representative at Charter College
prior to June 20, 2014 or August 22, 2014, respective to anticipated start date.
Selection:
The Scholarship Selection Committee will determine award recipients and notify recipients no later than July
18, 2014, for the August 4th and September 8th starts and September 19, 2014, for the October 13th and
November 17th starts. Scholarship funds are limited. Applicants are encouraged to apply early.
Conditions of Award:
All scholarship recipients must be enrolled as full-time students, maintain a cumulative grade point average
of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale, meet attendance requirements and successfully complete the program of study.
Failure to do so will result in forfeit of the scholarship, or the remaining portion.
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The following was revised to read:
Charter College Campus Discount Program The Charter College campus discount program is designed for students who are in financial need to cover the costs of
their tuition. Prior to the beginning of each module, the campus will review applications from students beginning their
program and determine if the student meets the following criteria:
1. Student must be an enrolled student who has never attended Charter College in the previous 365 days or is a
graduate of Charter College.
2. Student has completed the required application and submitted the application the Wednesday prior to
commencement of classes to the financial aid office.
3. Student displays a financial need by having a monthly payment that exceeds the student’s current financial
ability.
The tuition discount only applies to the program charges and will not result in any cash payment to the student. If the
student should petition for a program change, the discount will adjust to a percentage of new total tuition charges. The
student may be eligible for more than one (1) discount program at a time. The campus discount program committee
will meet prior to the commencement of classes and determine the student’s eligibility. Students will be notified on
the first day of class with a new Financial Aid Estimate if the student meets the eligibility requirements.
In order to maintain eligibility, the student must remain in good standing with the College, which includes Satisfactory
Academic Progress and the Code of Conduct. The maximum campus discount that can be assigned to a student is
20%.
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The following was revised to read:
Academic Awards
Perfect Attendance Award
Upon graduation a student with perfect attendance is recognized at commencement and receives a printed certificate.
This award does not apply to online/blended courses and/or programs.
Perfect Attendance List
After each module, Charter College students with perfect attendance for the module are placed on the Perfect
Attendance List. Upon graduation a student with perfect attendance is recognized at commencement and receives a
printed certificate. This award does not apply to online/blended courses and/or programs.
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The following was revised to read:
Advanced Academic Standing
Transfer of Course Credit from Other Institutions
Transfer credit will be considered from an institution of higher education accredited by an agency recognized by the
U.S. Department of Education. Course credit will be awarded for courses that are comparable in scope, content and
number of credits to courses offered at Charter College. Courses must be at the 100-level or higher and completed
with a grade of “C” or higher or the equivalent. Technical coursework should be current and no older than eight (8)
years; general education coursework should be current and no older than fifteen (15) years. Course Prerequisites and
course sequencing must be observed to ensure appropriate skill development. A student will not be granted partial
credit for a course; however, similar courses may be combined to allow for full credit transfer. If a student has a
sequence or combination of courses that are worth fewer credits, those courses may be combined and granted for one
course. If the course being evaluated does not match the content of the Charter College course, credit will not be
awarded.
Students may not use proficiency credit for SS1001 and SS1210. Undergraduate courses cannot be transferred to
Graduate degree level courses.
When evaluating transfer credit from other institutions, it may be necessary to convert the transfer credits to either
semester credits or quarter credits, depending on the credit hour system of the Charter College program. When
converting quarter credits to semester credits, the quarter credits are divided by one-and-a-half (1.5). When converting
semester credits to quarter credits, the semester credits are multiplied by one-and-a-half (1.5).
To obtain transfer credit, the Charter College Education Department must receive an official transcript from the other
institution. The transcript will be reviewed by the Education Department. A student may be required to produce a
catalog, course description or other supporting documentation.
Proficiency Credit
Charter College allows students to test out of a course by passing a proficiency examination. The fee for a proficiency
examination is $100 per course. Students must test out of a course prior to the first day of the course. Proficiency
exams are proctored by a staff member of the College. The student may take the test out exam at any Charter College
location and must present a valid (non-expired) form of identification (i.e. driver’s license, state issued ID, military
ID, etc.) In order to successfully pass a proficiency examination a student must score 70% or higher. Proficiency
examinations may be attempted only once. Students may not use proficiency credit for SS1001 and SS1210 courses.
Proficiency credit awards may not exceed more than 25% of the credits in the student’s program of study.
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The following was revised to read:
Attendance
The College emphasizes the need for all students to attend classes in order to develop the skills and attitudes necessary
to compete in the highly competitive labor market. Since much of each program is conducted in a hands-on
environment, attendance is critical to proper skill building.
Attendance is mandatory for all courses. Students are expected to attend every scheduled class, be on time, and attend
for the entire scheduled class time. Attendance is taken in each class and is recorded permanently. Students arriving
late for a class or leaving early are considered tardy. Tardiness and absenteeism will affect a student’s grades.
Hours of make-up work outside of the student’s scheduled class will not be accepted as hours of class attendance.
Make-up work is not permitted for the purpose of receiving veterans educational training benefits.
Students at Charter College are responsible for completing all course assignments. Students who know in advance that
they need to be absent must inform their instructors early so that appropriate make-up work can be arranged.
Instructors will determine whether students who are absent from an exam may make it up.
Students are advised to call the administrative offices of Charter College when they are going to be absent from their
course(s). Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday and 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Friday. A
message may be left with anyone answering the phone.
The attendance in an online course is based on graded activity in the course. Please contact the Education Department
for details.
Students who fail to attend classes for more than fourteen (14) calendar days will be subject to involuntary
withdrawal (see Involuntary Withdrawal) from the College.
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The following was revised to read:
Externship For programs requiring an externship, the policies and grading are the same as required for other academic coursework.
Days, hours, dress code, responsibilities, etc. are dependent on the requirements of the externship facility. During the
externship, a student will be evaluated in the areas of professional performance, work habits, initiative, etc. If a student
is unable to reach minimum competency in the extern facility, she/he will be required to return to the College for
remedial assistance and/or serve additional externship hours. Students are required to submit weekly attendance
documentation to the College while on externship.
Some externships require students to have immunizations and/or a health clearance. Check with Career Services and
the externship site to obtain a list of required immunizations. All costs for immunizations and a health clearance are
the responsibility of the student. For students who are pregnant at the time of externship, the externship site may or
may not accept a student who is pregnant. If the student/school is not able to find a suitable externship site, the student
will be withdrawn from the College and can re-enter at an appropriate time (See Re-Entry section of the catalog for
more information).
In order to be eligible for externship, students must meet the requirements of Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
and must be current in their financial obligations to the College. Students who are delinquent in their monthly
payments or who have unfunded debt with the College will be involuntary withdrawn from the College until such time
as their financial obligations are met. Once the financial situation is resolved and a student is in good standing, the
student is eligible for readmission to the College through the re-entry process. See the Re-Entry section.
Prior to externship, students are encouraged to contact Financial Aid to confirm their financial status. Students with
unpaid balances can request a completion letter to affirm their completion of the course requirements for their program.
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The following was revised to read:
Re-Entry A student who has been voluntary or involuntary withdrawn for less than twelve (12) months and wishes to re-enter
the College must contact the Student Success Office. The Student Success Office interviews the student and the student
completes a petition form. The College reviews the student’s petition, academic record, and financial aid. The Student
Success Office contacts the student as to the petition decision.
When a student has been approved to return, the student must sign a new Enrollment Agreement and meet with the
Financial Aid Department. The student is subject to the current tuition rate on the new Enrollment Agreement, the
current catalog policies and procedure and current program.
Students re-entering the College on or after May 5, 2014, will not be charged a re-entry fee of $100. Re-entry fees
paid prior to May 5, 2014 will not be refunded.
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The following was revised to read:
Charter College Allied Health Professional Program Campus Dress
Code Charter College expects Allied Health students to dress professionally at all times. Our dress code is based on the
expectations of the employers in the medical fields. Students should maintain a professional appearance by wearing
clean, well-pressed uniforms that are have no tears or stains; hair that is off the collar; non-porous, solid top shoes and
no piercings. Failure to comply with the Charter Dress code will result in a warning from the instructor for the first
lapse. A student will not be allowed in class for any subsequent incidents.
Appropriate Inappropriate
Uniforms
• Neat
• Clean and pressed
• Wrinkled uniform
• Dirty, bleached or torn uniform
Shirts, Tops and Jackets
• White T-shirts
• White sweaters
• Colored shirts or jackets
• Jackets or sweatshirts over uniforms
• T-shirts must be tucked in and may not hang
below the uniform
Shoes and Footwear
• Non-porous, solid top shoes (e.g., leather,
vinyl, rubber, plastic)
• Any other shoes
Personal Hygiene
• Fingernails:
o Short cut
o Natural
o Neutral colored and well maintained
at all times
• No strong perfume or deodorants
• Gel or acrylic fingernails
• Colored fingernails
• Long fingernails
Hair and Hats
• Hair:
o Kept up off shoulders
• Long, loose hair that is not clean
• Hats are never appropriate
Jewelry
• Pierced ears
o One (1) earring per ear
o Earrings should be small and
professional
o Piercings kept to earlobes
• No large hoops
• No facial piercings
Tattoos
• Be aware that visible tattoos will impede your
job search
• Offensive tattoos must be covered at all times
Charter College ID must be worn at all times
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The following was revised to read:
Prospect Education and Charter College Student Sexual Harassment
Policy Introduction
Prospect Education LLC and Charter College, LLC (the “College”) is committed to providing a working and
educational environment for all faculty, staff, and students that is free from sexual harassment. Every member of the
College community should be aware that the College is strongly opposed to sexual harassment, and that such behavior
is prohibited by state and federal laws including Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.
As part of the College’s commitment to providing a harassment- free working and learning environment, this policy
shall be disseminated widely to the College community through publications, the College website, new employee
orientations, student orientations, and other appropriate channels of communication. The College provides training to
key staff members to enable the College to handle any allegations of sexual harassment promptly and effectively. The
College will respond quickly to all reports of sexual harassment, and will take appropriate action to prevent, to correct,
and if necessary, to discipline behavior that violates this policy.
Definitions
Sexual harassment is unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of
a sexual nature, and it can have the effect of unreasonably interfering with a person’s or a group’s educational or work
performance or can create an intimidating, hostile, or abusive educational or work environment. Sexual harassment
includes unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors and lewd, vulgar or obscene remarks, jokes, posters
or cartoons, and any unwelcome touching, pinching or other physical contact.
All acts of sexual violence are considered forms of sexual harassment under Title IX. Sexual violence is a sexual act
perpetrated against a person’s will or where a person is incapable of giving consent, whether because of an intellectual
disability or due to drug or alcohol consumption. Sexual violence includes rape, sexual assault, sexual battery, and
sexual coercion.
Sexual harassment can take many forms, and the determination of what constitutes sexual harassment will vary
according to the particular circumstances. Sexual harassment may involve behavior by a person of either gender
against a person of the same or opposite gender. Sexual harassment may include incidents between any members of
the College community, including faculty, staff, students, and non-employees participants in the College community,
such as vendors, contractors, and visitors.
Retaliation Prohibited
Employees and students are protected by law from retaliation for reporting alleged unlawful harassment or
discrimination or for otherwise participating in processes connected with an investigation, proceeding or hearing
conducted by the College or a government agency with respect to such complaints. The College will take disciplinary
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action up to and including the immediate termination or expulsion of any employee or student who retaliates against
another employee or student for engaging in any of these protected activities.
Complaint Procedure
Any member of the College community may report conduct that may constitute sexual harassment under this policy.
In addition, managers and other designated employees are responsible for taking whatever action is necessary to
prevent sexual harassment, to correct it when it occurs, and to report it promptly to the Title IX Coordinator (Sexual
Harassment Officer).
Any individual may file a complaint or grievance alleging sexual harassment by contacting the College’s Title IX
Coordinator:
Campus Title IX Coordinator Phone Address
Anchorage Campus President 907-277-1000 2221 East Northern Lights Boulevard #120
Anchorage, AK 99508
Bellingham Campus President 360-647-5000 410 West Bakerview Road, Suite 112
Bellingham, WA 98226
Canyon Country Campus President 661-252-1864 27125 Sierra Highway, Suite 329
Canyon Country, CA 91351
Fife Campus President 253-252-4200 3700 Pacific Highway East, Suite 150
Fife, WA 98424
Lancaster Campus President 661-341-3500 43141 Business Center Parkway, Suite 102
Lancaster, CA 93535
Long Beach Campus President 562-216-7500 100 W Broadway, Suite 3000
Long Beach, CA 90802
Lynnwood Campus President 425-275-4900 19401 40th Avenue West,
Suite 400
Lynnwood, WA 98036
Oxnard Campus President 805-973-1240 2000 Outlet Center Drive, Suite 150
Oxnard, CA 93036
Pasco Campus President 509-546-3900 5278 Outlet Drive
Pasco, WA 99301
Vancouver Campus President 360-448-2000 17200 SE Mill Plain Blvd
Vancouver, WA 98683
Yakima Campus Manager 509-546-3900 2706 W Nob Hill Blvd
Yakima, WA 98902
Wasilla Campus Manager 907-352-1000 721 West Parks Highway
Wasilla, AK 99654
Response to Sexual Harassment Allegations
The College takes all reports seriously and will provide a prompt and equitable response to all reports of sexual any
student with a sexual harassment complaint should contact the campus Title IX Coordinator immediately. A prompt
and equitable response may include an early resolution of the issue, a formal investigation, and/or targeted training or
educational programs. If an investigation is warranted, the College shall maintain confidentiality for all parties to the
extent permitted by law. However, complainants should be aware that in a formal investigation due process requires
that the identity of the charging party and the substance of the complaint be revealed to the person charged with the
alleged harassment.
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Nonparty witnesses who participate in sexual harassment investigations shall not share with involved parties, other
witnesses, or any others, information revealed to them during the investigation.
False Reports
The College recognizes that sexual harassment frequently involves interactions between persons that are not witnessed
by others or cannot be substantiated by additional evidence. Lack of corroborating evidence or “proof” should not
discourage individuals from reporting sexual harassment under this policy. However, making false charges of sexual
harassment is a serious offense. If a report is found to have been intentionally false or made maliciously without regard
for truth, the claimant may be subject to disciplinary action. This provision does not apply to reports made in good
faith, even if the facts alleged in the report cannot be substantiated by an investigation.
Additional Information
The U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights (“OCR”) investigates complaints of unlawful harassment
of students in educational programs or activities. This agency may serve as a neutral fact finder and will attempt to
facilitate the voluntary resolution of disputes with the parties. For more information, visit the OCR website at:
http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/.
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The following programs were made available at the Yakima campus:
Certificate in Medical Assistant Delivery Method: Blended Modality Only
The Certificate in Medical Assisting program provides the technical skills and work habits required to seek entry-level
positions as Medical Assistants. The computer technology and word processing facets of the curriculum enhance
students’ potential for employment. Prior to graduation, students are required to complete a 180-hour externship
program at a local clinic, physician’s office, hospital, HMO (Health Maintenance Organization), or other allied health
ambulatory facility. This program requires that students pass a certification exam in Medical Assisting prior to
externship. In addition to attendance in all courses, students will be required to complete out-of-class assignments.
These assignments include but are not limited to reading, exercises and problem solving, projects, research, papers,
and presentations. A student can anticipate out-of-class activities that equal about two (2) hours for every one (1) hour
of lecture. Upon successful completion of the program (see graduation requirements section of the catalog), students
could seek or obtain entry-level employment in a medical assistant related field.
Program Outcomes:
1. Upon successful completion of this program, graduates should be able to: demonstrate the importance of
professionalism, communication, and collaboration skills in the professional setting.
2. Identify and describe the legal and ethical standards, guidelines, and regulations pertinent to the medical
fields and medical assisting.
3. Explain the knowledge, skills, and professional behavior necessary to perform as a competent entry level
medical assistant in a variety of settings.
4. Demonstrate professional communication skills using both the written and spoken word.
5. Demonstrate the clinical skills, diagnostic procedures, and appropriate operational functions of medical
assisting as defined by state and local regulations and/or licensure requirements.
6. Explain and perform appropriate administrative tasks effectively.
CATALOG ADDENDUM
YAKIMA
The Catalog Addendum is part of the College Catalog & Student Handbook. Page 21 of 32
Course
Code
Course Title Contact
Hours
Quarter
Credit
Hours
AH1200 Math for Medical Professionals* 55 4.5
AH1400 Compliance in Healthcare Environments* 45 4.5
AH1600 Ethical Decision Making in Healthcare* 45 4.5
MA1120 Administrative Procedures* 55 4.5
MA1130 Medical Insurance Billing Essentials* 55 4.5
MA1320 Patient Care Concepts* 55 4.5
MA1340 Specimen Collection and Analysis* 55 4.5
MA1420 Minor Surgical Procedures* 55 4.5
MA1520 Pharmacology* 55 4.5
MA1620 Medical Office Emergencies* 55 4.5
MA1640 Cardiac Care* 55 4.5
MA1990 Medical Assistant Externship 180 6.0
SS1001 Student Success Strategies* 45 4.5
SS1110 Technology Fundamentals* 50 4.5
SS1210 Professional Success Strategies* 45 4.5
Grand Total 905 69.0
*In any given quarter, courses for this program may be offered in a blended format, depending on scheduling and
class size. Check with your department head to determine when these courses are offered in which modality.
CATALOG ADDENDUM
YAKIMA
The Catalog Addendum is part of the College Catalog & Student Handbook. Page 22 of 32
Course Descriptions
AH1200 Math for Medical Professionals 4.5 Quarter Credit Hours
Prerequisite: None
This course focuses on the use of mathematical functions related to patient care and business operations. Students will
solve problems using clinical measurements of numbers, time, and temperature; comparison and conversions between
measurement systems; decimals, fractions, percents, and ratio-proportions. Real-world situations are used for
practical application and enhancement of analytical skills.
AH1400 Compliance in Healthcare Environments 4.5 Quarter Credit Hours
Prerequisite: None
This course introduces the student to compliance regulations within a healthcare facility. Students study workplace
safety, universal precautions, personal protective equipment, OSHA, The Joint Commission, Bloodborne pathogens,
HIV/AIDS, and HIPAA.
AH1600 Ethical Decision Making in Healthcare 4.5 Quarter Credit Hours
Prerequisite: None
This course introduces allied health students to the six-step framework to handle a variety of ethical decisions in the
healthcare environment. Medical ethical scenarios are presented and a variety of hands-on applications are provided