Healthcare Training Classes in Chicago, Illinois
Clock Hours: 120 Hours
Theory/Lab/Clinical: 80/0/40This 5 week program meets the requirements of the Illinois Nursing Reform Act of 1979 and leads to certification of compliance from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH). The BNATP prepares students into their roles and responsibilities as nurse assistants in both the clinical and home setting. Through lecture/discussion, supervised laboratory and actual clinical experience, students acquire knowledge and skills needed to provide basic nursing care for residents of long-term care facilities as well as patients in hospitals, private homes, or other health care facilities. Upon successful completion of this program, students take the Illinois Nurse Aide Competency Examination administered by Southern Illinois University of Carbondale.Specific Admission Requirements:
- Applicants must at least be 16 years old upon enrollment.
- A reading comprehension of 10th grade level is necessary.
- A valid Social Security Number
- A physical examination by a licensed physician, which includes TB tests, is required before a student can start clinical classes.
- The required Criminal Background Check (Fingerprint) will be initiated by Career Options with the IL State Police at the beginning of the training in compliance with the Health Care Worker Background Check Act.
- Clinical training entails lifting, direct contact with patients and other activities that may cause harm or injury on the student. Each student is responsible for acquiring and maintaining the necessary insurance coverage throughout his/her enrollment in the program.
Potential Places of Employment:
Physicians’ offices, clinics, hospitals, diagnostic centers, home health agencies, home care and long term care facilities.
- A student shall be considered to have successfully completed the BNATP when he or she has:
- Completed a minimum of 80 hours of theory and 40 hours of clinical instruction, including the required hours of content in accordance with Section 395.150; and
Demonstrated competence in the Department-approved performance skills. - A student shall pass the Department-established written competency examination.
(Source: Amended at 37 Ill. Reg. 10546, effective June 27, 2013)
Students who have successfully completed the program are able to perform the following minimum 21 skills:
| 1. Wash hands | 2. Perform Oral hygiene |
| 3. Shaving a Resident | 4. Perform Nail Care |
| 5. Perform Perineal Care | 6. Give Partial bath |
| 7. Give a shower or Tub Bath | 8. Make Occupied bed |
| 9. Dress a Resident | 10. Transfer resident to Wheelchair using a Transfer belt |
| 11. Transfer Using a Mechanical Lift | 12. Ambulate with Transfer Belt |
| 13. Feed a Resident | 14. Calculate intake/output |
| 15. Place resident in side-lying position | 16. Perform Passive Range of Motion |
| 17. Apply and Remove Personal Protective Equipment | 18. Measure and Record Temperature, Pulse and Respiration |
| 19. Measure and Record Blood Pressure | 20. Measure weight |
| 21. Measure Height |
Per IDPH directive Career Options, Inc. will have the following list of skills added to the above 21 skills being evaluated:
| Hair Care | Care of Eyeglasses |
| Care of Hearing Aid | Care of Dentures |
| Transporting resident in a Wheelchair | Assisting Resident with use of Walker / Cane |
| Serving Meals | Answering Call Lights |
| Assist Resident in Toileting | Making Unoccupied bed |
| Applying TED Hose | Applying Non-skid Footwear |
General Program Objectives/Outcomes:
At the end of the program the graduate of Career Options BNAT will:
- Describe the purposes and services of health care facilities/agencies, which include, but are not limited to, the following health care settings.
- Understands her/his role as a CNA in the interdisciplinary team including the scope of practice and its limitations
- Manifest person-directed qualities by being an effective communicator utilizing appropriate interpersonal communication techniques whether verbal or written.
- Understand and respect resident rights including concepts of neglect and abuse and comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
- Proficiently address and effectively provide for client’s or resident’s Activities of Living (ADL’s) including rehabilitation concepts necessary to promote self-independence and a sense of well-being.
- Understands the different needs of the residents/clients across the health continuum as they undergo physiological, psychological, social-cultural and spiritual changes.
- Effectively and continuously provide safety in all aspects of care particularly in the implementation of infection control practices and prevention of injuries.
- Be able to carry out basic emergency measures as needed.
- Be responsible for promotion and maintenance of her/his own well being needed to carry out the daily tasks included in the CNA responsibilities
Course Outline as adapted from IDPH Model Program
Module I – Introduction to Health Care
- Functions of Health Care Organizations.
- Understanding the CNA role in The Interdisciplinary Team
- The CNA across different Health Care Settings
- The responsibilities of a Nursing Assistant as a Para-professional certified under the State and Federal regulations
- Information sharing and HIPAA regulations including legal aspects of recording in the health care record.
Module II – Resident Rights and Relationships
- Identify and discuss the importance of State and federal regulations in promoting resident rights and how it enhances resident/client quality of life.
- Holistic Care – Understand and explain the importance and describe the components of holistic care.
- Understanding the elements of communication and learning to assume an active role in promoting client/team relationships through effective and therapeutic communication
Module III – Infection Control in the Health Care Setting
- Infection Control Issues – understanding the process of infection and implementing measures to prevent infection.
Module IV – Emergency Procedures
- Fire Safety. – understand and explain the elements that can cause fire, its prevention and basic emergency steps to follow in case of fire
- Other disasters – Describe appropriate actions of the CNA in response to natural disasters according to the emergency plan established by the facility
- Discuss ways of providing safety and preventing injury when caring for the resident
Following protocols of the facility for reporting of an incident.
Module V – Injury Prevention in the Health Care Environment
- Risk Management. – Explain and discuss State and federal regulations: pertaining to injury
- Discuss the role of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in relation to injury prevention; and
- Explain the purpose of the Material Safety Data Sheets;
- Explain and discuss importance of ergonomics to the health care worker by demonstrating consistent use of body mechanics while providing care.
- Understanding the use of a assistive equipments to ensure body mechanics.
- Involvement in establishing risk factors such as those causing falls or skin tissue injuries.
- Understand the facilities policies on the use of restraints.
Module VI – Care of the Resident
- Identify and discuss provision of living space and equipments that contributes to residents comfort, well being, safety and privacy
- Develop skills appropriate for the Residents/clients Activities of Daily Living
- Understanding the processes involved in admission, transfer and discharge of resident/clients in a facility or home setting.
- Development of skills necessary in identifying resident/clients needs utilizing the concept of nursing process.
- Understanding the resident/client as a human organism composed of tissues, organs and systems and the common health problems that could affect them.
Module VII – Fundamentals of Rehabilitation/Restorative Care
- Understands the CNA’s role in caring for the person using an adaptive device, including importance, care-giving modification, observations, reporting and documentation.
Module VIII – End-of-Life Care
- Develop skills and caring attitude towards End-of-Life Issues.
- Understanding legal issues associated with end-of-life care such as
- Advance Directives, Hospice Care, Care of a dying person and the grieving process.
Module IX – Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
- Recognize the difference between normal aging and dementias.
- Discuss care for residents with dementia or Alzheimer’s Disease.
- Promote and maintain therapeutic environment in the care of residents with
- Dementia/ Alzheimer’s Disease
(Source: Amended at 37 Ill. Reg. 10546, effective June 27, 2013
The 5 week program is scheduled as follows:
16 hours of theory with skills lab and 8 hours of clinical practice per week for 5 weeks
Textbooks/Workbook
Pearson’s Nursing Assistant Today by F. Wolgin, J. French and K. Smith
Additional Materials:
Trainex audio visual DVD’s
Acetates for use with Overhead Projectors
Power Point presentations using link from a publishing company
Other Internet source related to the classroom topic
Program Cost Full Assessment:
| Tuition Fee | $ 1,025.00 |
| Laboratory Fee | Included |
| Registration Fee | 75.00 |
| Book** | 65.00 |
| Uniform | 25.00 |
| Materials & Equipment** (Gait belt, stethoscope) | 30.00 |
| Certification Exam Fee (SIUC) | 75.00 |
| CPR Classes | 50.00 |
| TOTAL AMOUNT | $ 1,345.00 |
Clock Hours: 120
Theory/Lab/Clinical: 80/20/20This 8 week program prepares the graduate to function as phlebotomist and as a vital member
of the clinical laboratory team, whose main function is to obtain patient’s blood specimens by venipuncture and micro collection along with transportation of other clinical laboratory specimens.Specific Admission Requirements:
- High School diploma or its equivalent (GED)
- A reading comprehension of 10th grade level is required.
- A valid Social Security Number
Potential Places of Employment:
Phlebotomists are employed throughout the health care system – hospitals, neighborhood health centers, medical group practices, HMO’s public health facilities, Veterans hospitals and blood banks. The field of phlebotomy has greatly expanded in the past several years and the role of this integral member of the health care team has recently been brought into much sharper focus.
The threat of AIDS, hepatitis and risks to all segments of society from other infectious diseases has dramatically emphasized the need for quickly expanding training programs, while maintaining the highest possible standards of instruction and continuing education for these health care professionals.
Patient safety and quality assurance, which adhere to the most stringent professional standards are essential at every echelon of the health care process. The society’s continuing good health may very well depend on it.
Certification Requirement:
National certification to practice as phlebotomist is not required, however, successful graduates are encouraged to obtain a National Certification. Benefits to obtaining a Phlebotomy Certification may include: more job opportunities, an increased pay scale, job security, and increased subject matter expertise.
Venipuncture procedures:
| Anatomy and Physiology | Basic lab terminology | Responsibility of the Phlebotomist |
| Professionalism | Safety in the Laboratory | Quality Control |
| Blood Culture collection | Blood smears | Skin Punctures |
| Isolation procedures | Infection Control including Aseptic Techniques. | Legal issues |
| Hospital/Laboratory Dep’t. | Timed Laboratory procedures | Indwelling lines |
| Significance of laboratory tests | Patient problems and complications | Introduction to various tests |
| Physical problems that occur in field | Color coded Vacuum vials(Vacutainer system) | Diseases that could effect laboratory personnel; AIDS, Hepatitis |
Program Objectives/Outcomes:
- Perform patient preps for various laboratory specimens.
- Perform Isolation techniques
- Perform specimen processing procedures
- Perform Glucose Tolerance testing
- Perform blood cultured and viral studies
- Use anticoagulants and additives appropriately
- Identify and use proper sites for venipuncture and capillary sticks
Course Outline:
Session 1 Introduction to Phlebotomy
Session 2 Healthcare Structure
Session 3 Safety Population
Session 4 Infection Control
Session 5 Medical Terminology
Session 6 Human Anatomy and Physiology Procedures
Session 7 Circulatory, Lymphatic and Immune
Session 8 Venipuncture equipment
Session 9 Routine Venipuncture , Handling, and Processing
Session 10 Dermal Puncture Session 17 Point of Care Testing
Session 11 Venipuncture complications
Session 12 Blood Collection in Special
Session 13 Arterial Blood Collection
Session 14 Special Collections and
Session 15 Special Nonblood collection Systems and Procedures
Session 16 Specimen Transport
Textbooks:
Warekois, R. (2012). Phlebotomy. 3rd Edition, Elsevier
Additional Materials:
Phlebotomy Techniques: A Laboratory Workbook
Program Cost Full Assessment:
| Tuition Fee | $ 1475.00 |
| Laboratory Fee | Included |
| Registration Fee | 75.00 |
| Book** | 90.00 |
| Lab Coat | 30.00 |
| Certification Exam Fee (NHA) | 130.00 |
| Other: Professional Liability Insurance | — |
| TOTAL AMOUNT DUE | $ 1,800.00 |
Clock Hours: 35
Theory/Lab/Clinical: 25/10/00
This 7 weeks program is scheduled for 5 hours / week for 7 weeksThis 7 week program focuses on diagnostic tests related to the heart, recording the heart’s electrical impulses onto a paper strip. The pattern of the signals can tell the physician whether the heart is normal, is experiencing electrical problems, understrain, or damaged. The ECG Technician will administer and document various types of ECG monitoring and will provide appropriate care of the equipment.Specific Admission Requirements:
- High School diploma or its equivalent (GED)
- A reading comprehension of 10th grade level is required.
- A valid Social Security Number
Potential Places of Employment:
The ECG Technician works in physicians’ offices, clinics, hospitals, and diagnostic centers.
Certification:
Successful graduates are encouraged to obtain a National Certification from the National Health Career Association. Benefits to obtaining an EKG Certification may include: more job opportunities, an increased pay scale, job security, and increased subject matter expertise.
Program Objectives/Outcomes:
- Perform a 12 lead EKG
- Interpret basic arrhythmias
- Assess a patient for cardiac emergency
- Communicate with the patient appropriately
- Attach electrode to the chest, arms and legs
- Provide privacy for the patient during the test
- Provide clean working environment
- Practice universal precautions during the testing
- Document procedures appropriately
Textbooks:
ECGs Made Easy; Barbara Aehlert, Mosby, Inc.; 2013
Additional Materials:
Basic Dysrhythmias in CD-ROM
Program Cost Full Assessment:
| Tuition Fee | $ 700.00 |
| Laboratory Fee including materias and equipment | included |
| Registration Fee | 75.00 |
| Book/Teaching Materials** | 85.00 |
| Certification Exam Fee (NHA) | 130.00 |
| TOTAL AMOUNT DUE | $ 990.00 |
One session, 4 clock hours (CPR cards will be issued after the class)
- CPR means Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation. CPR certification is required when you apply for a job or taking the Nursing Program.
- Students need the class in case they come upon any emergency situation. Proper use of CPR, AED and techniques to relieve choking are indespensible in times of emergency. The class covers CPR for the adult, child and infant.
- Choking emergencies are covered for the responsive and unresponsive patient, also instruction on the use of the bag valve mask and AED.
Career Options, Inc. is Approved
by the
Division of Private Business Vocational School
Illinois Board of Higher Education
1N Old State Capital Plaza Suite 333
Springfield, IL 62701-1377
Phone: 217-782-2551
Fax: (217) 782-8548
Certificate of Approval to Operate the BNATP
is through
Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)
Illinois Department of Public Health
Education and Training Section
525-535 West Jefferson Street, 4th Floor
Springfield, IL 62761
217-785-5569
Membership
An approved WIA Training Provider by the City of Chicago, Mayors Office of Workforce
Development and the Cook County Presidents Office of Employment and Training (POET).
C.N.A. Educators Association
Department of Veterans’ Affairs
Programs are approved by the Illinois State Approving Agency for the enrollment of qualified veterans and/or other eligible persons to receive Montgomery GI Bill education benefits.
Career Options, Inc. is not accredited by
an Accrediting Body by the U.S. Department of Education
Career Options, Inc.’s is a private vocational school established in 2013 seeking approval to operate from the Illinois Board of Higher Education. The school intends to offer certificate programs with concentration on allied health studies.The administration, faculty and staff are committed to providing an environment conductive to teaching and learning in the hope of producing graduates who are theoretically strong, clinically competent and are well prepared to begin employment in the healthcare industry. Consistent with its corporate mission, Career Options, Inc. thrives to uphold professional integrity in conducting business and will provide services within the standards established by the regulating agencies.Career Options, Inc. is not accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U. S. Department of Education
- Copy of diploma from the high school where the applicant graduated
- Copy of diploma from adult education or high school equivalency program
- Copy of GED test scores, if applicable
Pre-entrance Examination:
The applicant must take the TABE assessment entrance test, tool to demonstrate knowledge on basic math, language and reading comprehension. Scores of 10.0 in Reading, 10.0 in Language and 10.0 in Math on the program admission assessment test is required.
Physical Examination:
All students admitted to the program must submit a current and completed Career Options, Inc. Physical examination form.
Clinical sites generally require a health assessment, including certain immunizations (Hepatitis B Vaccination, Rubeola titer, Rubella titer, PPD/Mantoux, Varicella titer, Tetanus inoculation) and other assessments specified in the physical examination form. Substance abuse testing and health insurance are also required. The cost for these requirements will be the individual student’s responsibility.
Other Required Documentation:
Prior to registration, all successful candidates must provide a copy of a recent criminal background check (CBC). Applicants with a felony conviction may be accepted into the program, however eligibility to sit for the State Competency Exam (BNATP ONLY) will be at the discretion of the Illinois Department of Public Health.
Credit Transferability
Career Options, Inc. does not guarantee transferability of credit to other institution of higher education. It is important for students to consult with the institution in which they seek transfer to.
| Grade | Range | Remarks |
| A | 94 – 100 | Highly Satisfactory |
| B | 87 – 93 | Satisfactory |
| C | 80 – 86 | Average |
| F | 79-below | Failed |
| Inc. | Incomplete | |
| Drp. | Dropped |
Course Progression is dependent on attaining a minimum grade of “C” or the equivalent of in all courses. A final grade below 80% will require the student to repeat the program and apply for readmission.
The Chief Managing Employee will review academic records of students who fall below the minimum standards of progress. The student will be granted an academic review upon request. The academic review will be done by the course instructor and the designated Chief Managing Employee with the student present. Documentation of this review and the outcome will be filed in the student folder.
Clinical Practice Expectations
Students will be evaluated on a pass/fail basis.
Students are expected to analyze their own strengths, weaknesses and performances as these relate to the course expectations in each of these areas.
Students must bring their written self-evaluation to the scheduled conference with the clinical instructor.
Evaluation conferences are held at least twice during the program.
Both student and the faculty will sign the evaluation at the end of the conference.
The student and instructor’s signature indicates that the conference has been held.
Students are expected to read the evaluation tool at the beginning of each course.
A student may be dismissed from the clinical site at anytime if the student’s performance is determined to be detrimental to the patient’s well-being and safety.
*Note – Students must receive a (pass) in the clinical component and a 80% or greater in the theory component in order to pass the course. If either component is failed, the student will be required to retake both components of the course.
- Certification requires completion of a 120-hour Basic Nursing Assistant Training course that includes theory and clinical
- Successfully passing of the 21 skills performance test
- Pass both theory with a grade of 80% or greater
- Financial obligation to Career Options, Inc. is met
ECG/EKG TECHNICIAN
- Certification requires completion of the 35-hour EKG Technician program
- A passing grade of 80% or greater
- Financial obligation to Career Options, Inc. is met
PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIAN
- Certification requires completion of the 120-hour Phlebotomy Technician program
- A passing grade of 80% or greater
- Financial obligation to Career Options, Inc. is met
- Only (1) absence is allowed for each course. Two (2) absences per course work may be allowed depending on the reason behind the absence. It is the student’s responsibility to pursue the instructor to make arrangements for any make-up work. For missed days due to an unexcused absence, where exams are given, the instructor has the prerogative whether he/she will allow the student to take a make-up exam or get a failing grade for the missed test.
- Clinical absences must be made up in the clinical setting with a clinical instructor at the student’s expense before credit can be earned for the course.
- Verbal warning notification will be given on the first (1st) absence for theory or clinical class and a probation notification on the second (2nd) absence only for the BNAT program.
Tardiness
- A student is expected to arrive at the school before the start of the class and is expected to stay until the end of the class.
- A student will be considered tardy when he/she is more than 15 minutes late in class.
- A student cannot have more than three tardiness in any of his/her clinical class. No student is allowed to report to the clinical site more than 30 minutes late.
- Three unexcused tardiness shall be equivalent to one unexcused absence.Special considerations may be given to individuals who are tardy due to circumstances beyond their control, such as severe weather conditions, auto accidents, etc. Proof of such happenings will be required upon arrival.
Abuse of Academic Materials: Destroying, stealing or making inaccessible library, laboratory or other resource material, or attempting to do so, stealing or otherwise obtaining advance copies of placement tests, examinations or other course materials or attempting to do so, duplicating copyrighted software without authorization or using such software on school computers, “hacking” on school computers or installing virus programs.
Complicity in Academic Dishonesty: Helping another to commit an act of dishonesty, especially providing material or information to another person with knowledge that this material or information will be used deceitfully in an evaluation activity, permitting one’s own work to be submitted by another person as if it were that person’s original work.
Falsification of Records and Official Documents: Altering grade reports, or other documents affecting records, forging signature of authorization or falsifying information on any document, such as permission forms, petitions or other documents.
Personal Misrepresentation and Proxy: Taking another person’s place in an exam, activity, either before or after enrollment, having another person participate in an evaluation activity or evaluation in place of oneself.
Bribes, Favors, Threats: Bribing or attempting to bribe, promising favors to, or making threats against any person, with the intention of affecting an evaluation of a student’s performance, conspiring with another person who then performs one of these acts in one’s behalf.
Filing a Complaint
If the faculty member determines that a situation involves an apparent Code violation, he or she will confer with the Chief Managing Employee and will then forward a written complaint to the Disciplinary Committee. The Committee will:
- Review the student’s file to determine if this is a first complaint.
- Notify the student by mail that the complaint has been filed (enclosing copies of the complaint and the Code of Academic Conduct) and invite the student to an initial meeting with the Disciplinary Committee.
- Place the student’s registration on temporary hold, so that he or she can neither withdraw from the course in question nor register for future courses until the current question is settled. If the process cannot be completed before the end of the term, the instructor will be directed to assign the student an Incomplete (I) in place of a grade of course, to be changed when the matter is resolved.
It is the responsibility of Career Options, Inc. to provide equal access to its educational opportunities and to prevent interference with those educational opportunities by maintaining an orderly, civil, and safe educational environment.
The purpose of the Code of Student Conduct is to provide fair and reasonable rules, regulations, policies and procedures to promote human development and to ensure that students do not engage in conduct that materially or substantially interfere with the requirements appropriate to any student, in class or out of class. Sanctions imposed for violating the Code may include sanctions up to and including separation from the school.
Rules and Regulations
Students at Career Options, Inc. are expected to demonstrate qualities of morality, honesty, civility, honor and respect. Behavior, which violates this standard, are represented by, but not necessarily limited to the following list. Any student found to have committed the following misconduct is subject to the disciplinary sanctions:
- Acts of dishonesty, including but not limited to the following:
- Furnishing false information to any school official, faculty member or office.
- Forgery, alteration, or misuse of any school document, record, or instrument of identification
- Speech and related behavior
- Any verbal or physical behavior, such as disparaging comment, epithet, slur, insult or other expressive behavior, that is directed at a particular person or a group of persons and which creates an environment wherein the verbal or physical behavior is inherently likely to provoke a violent reaction whether or not it actually does so
- Behavior by any reason materially disrupts the class work of others, involves substantial disorder, invades the rights of others, or otherwise disrupts the regular and essential operation of the school
- Disruption or obstruction of teaching and activities
- Physical abuse, verbal abuse, threats, intimidation, harassment, coercion, sexual assault and/or other conduct which threatens or endangers the health or safety of any person
- Attempted or actual theft of and/or damage to property of the school or property of a member of the school or other personal or public property
- Failure to comply with directions of School officials or law enforcement officers acting in performance of their duties and/or failure to identify oneself to these persons when requested to do so
- Unauthorized possession, duplication or use of keys to any school premises or unauthorized entry to or use of school premises
- Violation of published school policies, rules or regulations
- Use, possession or distribution of narcotic or other controlled substances except as expressly permitted by law
- Use, possession or distribution of alcoholic beverages except as expressively permitted by the law and school regulations. Public intoxication
- Illegal or unauthorized possession of firearms, explosives, or other weapons, or dangerous chemicals on school premises
- Theft or other abuse of computer time, including but not limited to:
- Unauthorized entry into a file, to use, read, or change the contents, or for any other purpose
- Unauthorized transfer of a file
- Unauthorized use of another individual’s identification and password
- Use of computing facilities to interfere with the work of another student, faculty member or school official
- Use of computing facilities to send obscene or abusive messages
- Use of computing facilities to interfere with normal operation of the school computing system
Sexual Assault
It is the intent of this policy to prevent any occurrence of sexual assault at Career Options, Inc. School. All members of the school are expected to follow procedures if questions or problems arise. Sexual assault is illegal under state and federal law. Career Options, Inc. School will not tolerate sexual harassment/assault in any form.
Sexual Harassment/Assault is constituted by:
Physical contact of a sexual nature that is against one’s will or without one’s consent.
Rape, including acquaintance rape, defined as sexual intercourse that is against one’s will or without one’s consent.
In addition to any criminal prosecution that is initiated, Career Options, Inc. will pursue disciplinary action through its own channels when there is a reason to believe that the school regulations against sexual assault have been violated. Thus a member of the school may be persecuted by the state and disciplined by the school at the same time, and even if criminal authorities choose not to prosecute, the school may pursue disciplinary action.
Those wishing to file a sexual assault complaint against another member of the school for violation of this policy should so inform the Chief Managing Employee, or other administrative staff as soon as possible after the incident has occurred. The Chief Managing Employee or designated administrator will proceed in accordance with the formal procedures of the Sexual Harassment Policy.
All reports or complaints will be promptly investigated. Substantiated charges will result in appropriate corrective action up to, and including discharge or expulsion of the offending party. In responding to complaints of sexual assault, rights of due process will be afforded. At all times, the parties’ rights to confidentiality will be respected and protected. Any person who, in good faith, brings forth a complaint of sexual assault will not be subjected to retaliation.
Due to the high-demand for qualified allied health workers/health care providers, students who successfully complete the program/course of their choice, perform successfully in their clinical requirements, and pass their licensing exams typically find immediate employment by applying directly to any health care facility. The students can also check on the school’s bulletin board for job opportunities.
Student Records Access and Disclosure
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974 require that institutions maintain the confidentiality of student education records and permit students to inspect and review their records. Career Options, Inc. accords all the rights under the law to all students who have registered in courses or programs at the school. A student must submit a request in writing to review any education records. A student will have up to 45 days from the date of the written request to view these records. An appointment must be made; walk-ins will not be entertained. Students may request photocopies of educational records through a written and signed request. A copy fee may apply.
The school may disclose a student’s education record (attendance, grades, financial aid and admissions) and corresponding personally identifiable information without the student’s consent in the following circumstances:
- within the administration of Career Options, Inc., including faculty, as it relates to the educational interests of the student;
- to another school (post-secondary or otherwise), where the student seeks admission or intends to transfer; or to state and federal agencies such as the local authorities, department of education, department of health and department of homeland security.If a student’s record is disclosed to any party above, a record of disclosure will be noted in the student’s file via signed transcript requests or via a notation in the student’s file outlining the request.Job Fair for Graduating StudentApproximately two months before graduation, representatives from home healthcare and in-home care agencies to conduct a job fair in which all healthcare facilities are invited to send their representatives in order to recruit students to be placed in any of the respective company’s open positions. Most of the graduates will provide services either in patient’s homes or long term care facilities. Counselors conducting in-service for resume writing and job interview skills are also available for this event.Tutorial ServicesStudents who are not able to maintain a pass rate of 75% in any of the exams are required to meet with the designated instructors for academic assistance. A written warning will be issued and a plan of action will be created to ensure students’ success.
PAYMENT PLANS
Students have the option to pay the tuition fee in full or installment basis. No interest is charged for using the installment mode of payment. Other expenses are not included in the installment payment plans. Students with balances remaining in their accounts will not be allowed to take their final examinations until all fees have been paid. Final payments should be in the form of cash or money order.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Career Options, Inc. currently does not participate in Title IV. It will accept grants from Workforce Investment Act (WIA) and Veteran Affairs Education Assistance Improvement Act of 2010
EMPLOYER TUITION ASSISTANCE
Some employers give their employees a Tuition Reimbursement benefit based on certain criteria. Students must check with their employer if this type of benefit is available to them. Payment for educational expenses through this scheme may be done in 2 ways:
1. Direct Billing – Secure a letter from your employer authorizing and describing the conditions of the arrangement; Career Options, Inc. will issue an invoice to your employer for payment; Employer sends the check directly to the school.
2. Reimbursement – Student will cover the educational cost on his/her own then receive reimbursement from the employer following the guidelines set by their company.
It is assumed that students are responsible for any portion of the educational expenses and fees that are not paid by the employers.
FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
By registering for classes, a student agrees to pay all tuition and required fees associated with his/her registration, optional services and other fees, whether paying in full or utilizing the installment payment option.
All fees must be paid in full prior to taking the final examination. Failure to pay tuition, fees and other charges before the final examination for the course may result in penalties and/or an automatic withdrawal from the program regardless of the time and work already accomplished for the course. Students will not be allowed to re-enroll in any course until all financial obligations have been settled. Student services and privileges may be withheld until all financial obligations have been settled.
MISCELLANEOUS SERVICE FEES
| Application Fee | $50.00 |
| Returned Check Fee | $25.00 |
| Transcript Fee | |
| (First Request) | FREE |
| (Subsequent) | $10.00 |
| Diploma Re-issue Fee | $10.00 |
| CPR / First Aid Card Re-issue | $10.00 |
| Clinical Make-up Penalty | $20.00/session (minimum of 4 hours increment) |
Payment is required upon request. All fees are non-refundable.
STUDENT’S RIGHT TO CANCEL
The student has the right to cancel the initial enrollment agreement until midnight of the fifth business day after the student has been admitted. If the right to cancel is not given to any prospective student at the time the agreement is signed, then the student has the right to cancel the agreement at any time and receive a refund on all monies paid to date within 30 days of cancellation. Cancellation must be submitted to the authorized official of the school in writing.
REFUND / CANCELLATION POLICY
Under the law, you have the right, among others, to pay the full amount due and to obtain under certain conditions a partial refund of the finance charges.
Any student applying for a program that is discontinued by the school shall receive a complete refund of all fees and/or tuition paid. It is the policy of Career Options, Inc. to issue refunds of tuition and fees in a prompt manner. As a matter of courtesy, students should give written notification to Career Options, Inc. (in person or by registered mail) of their intention to withdraw from a program addressed to the Chief Managing Employee, currently Jeremy Dadivas.
2644 E. Dempster St., Park Ridge, IL 60068
Should the student’s enrollment be terminated or should the student withdraw for any reason, all refunds will be made according to the following refund schedule:
Tuition Reimbursement Scale or Schedule
| NOTICE OF CANCELLATION AFTER DATE OF ENROLLMENT | REFUND TO STUDENT |
| Before midnight of the 5th business day and prior to 1st day of class | All payments |
| After midnight of the 5th business day but prior to 1st day of class | All payments minus registration fee |
| After attending one session of class ( 4 hours minimum) | All payments minus 10% of tuition/session and registration fee |
| After attending more than one session of class ( 4 hours minimum/session) but less than 24 hours of instruction | All payments minus 10% of tuition/session X no. of sessions and registration fee |
| After attending more than 24 hours of instruction | None |
*** Refund for books and other supplies will be at the school’s discretion
- Cancellation PolicyThe student has the right to cancel the initial enrollment agreement until midnight of the fifth business day after the student has been admitted. If the right to cancel is not given to any prospective student at the time the agreement is signed, then the student has the right to cancel the agreement at any time and receive a refund on all monies paid to date with 10 days of cancellation. Cancellation should be submitted to the authorized school officer in writing.
- Withdrawal ProcedureIf no notification of withdrawal is received, and a student has had an unexplained absence of more than fifteen (15) consecutive class days, Career Options, Inc. shall consider the student to have withdrawn from the program. In all cases, the date of withdrawal shall be the last day of attendance.Refunds shall be made within 30 days of the last day of the attendance if written notification has been provided to the institution by the student; otherwise, refunds shall be made within 30 days from the date the institution terminates the student or determines that the student has withdrawn.Determination that a student has withdrawn shall be made within 30 days of the last day of attendance Career Options, Inc. shall provide written acknowledgment of a student’s notification of withdrawal within fifteen (15) calendar days of the postmark date of the notification of withdrawal. In all instances, refunds shall be based on and computed from the last day of attendance. Any unused portion of a book fee shall be refunded.
2644 E. Dempster St.
Park Ridge, IL 60068Tel: 847 297 3900Personal CheckPayments by check must include the student’s social security number and phone number on the check. Payments by mail are also accepted but the school will not be responsible for late or lost mail. Please allow enough time when mailing checks because all payments are expected to be received by the designated due date. A $25 returned check fee due to insufficient funds will be charged for each returned check. Returned checks and subsequent fees must be satisfied with cash, money order or cashier’s check only. Students with returned checks will no longer be allowed to present checks for future payment of fees.Scholarship from Sponsoring Private Companies
Career Options, Inc. supports companies who offer scholarships to qualified students or tuition assistance to deserving employees. The earlier mentioned forms of payments are also available to the sponsoring private companies.
Check Payments from Government Sponsored Scholarships
Career Options, Inc. is an approved training provider under the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) through the Mayor’s Office and the Workforce Development Act. Qualified students are encouraged to apply for these government scholarships. Please contact the office for further information on the qualifying requirements. At the moment, the school cannot accept PELL GRANTS, Stafford Loans, Sallie Mae Loans or FAFSA. On tuition due date, students who have outstanding balances and who have not dropped their classes will be automatically placed on the deferred payment plan. Students must contact the cashier or pay their balance in full on due date in order not to be placed on the plan. Students who have not paid at least 50% of their classes may be dropped from the course.
Advance Registration
Payment for tuition and fees may be made on the day of the registration and must be paid by the date published in the Enrollment Agreement for each semester.
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