What are some program policies that I should be aware of before I start?
Program policies apply to all students. Upon reasonable notice the program reserves the right to change policies and requirements as may be necessary to maintain proper educational standards and objectives. Students are required to comply with policies and procedures of the clinical sites. This includes policies regarding patient procedures, safety, infection control, fire safety, equipment management, and department procedures. Orientation activities will be conducted for the clinical sites.
Attendance Policy
Punctuality and dependability are essential attributes of a respiratory therapist . In order to keep up with schoolwork and to demonstrate suitability for future employment, students are expected to be present at school when scheduled.
Students are expected to attend all respiratory classes, labs and clinical days for which they are registered. This is an intense program that requires not only classroom knowledge, but an application of knowledge to the clinical skills lab and clinical sites.
Any student missing more than 15 absences (maximum allowed for the entire program) for any reason will be dropped from the program.
Substance Abuse Policy
The safety of patients is greatly influenced by the cognition and behavior of the respiratory care students taking care of them. The nature of substance abuse includes denial and a pervasive inability to think and behave logically.
Students must be free from chemical impairment during participation in all aspects of the program including classroom, laboratory, clinical and extra‑curricular activities with the RCP class.
It is the policy of LLCC's Respiratory Care Program to require a urine, blood test or hair sample immediately upon suspicion of substance abuse. The test(s) will be done at the clinical site or at a designated health occupation facility. The cost of the test(s) will be the students' responsibility. Students must sign a release of information form allowing the results of the test to be released to the Director, Associate Degree Respiratory Care Program.
If students refuse testing, they are immediately dismissed from the program.
A positive test will result in immediate dismissal from the program. Students may reapply for admission upon proof of rehabilitation.
It is the student's responsibility to determine from a physician whether a prescribed drug may affect clinical performance.
Smoking is prohibited in all clinical facilities of the program.