Attendance Policies

Students are expected to be present for all scheduled classes. In case of absence due to illness, death in the family, etc., students must notify the Clinical Laboratory Science office as soon as possible, 966-3011. If in clinical rotations, the student must also notify the education coordinator.  The student is responsible for all work missed.

Attendance in on campus laboratory sessions is mandatory. Most labs cannot be repeated.

Final Examinations: Students will be excused from final examinations only upon approval from the appropriate clinical instructor and/or the division director. For extended illnesses, documentation from a physician may be required.

For expected absences (e.g. surgery): Submit a written request to Dr. Beck as early as possible.

A student's track record of attendance and the way a student handles unexpected absences says a great deal about his or her level of professionalism. The CLS Professional Objectives include: "Report to classes, laboratories, and clinical courses on all scheduled days at assigned times." Students who fail to meet this objective risk dismissal from the program for deficiencies in professional behavior.

Absences/ Remediation:

In the event of an absence from a laboratory session, or three absences in any other course, a conference may be scheduled for the student with the Division Director. In an effort to complete clinical laboratory objectives, absences and tardiness that occur during clinical rotations may result in remedial action. Remedial action will be left to the discretion of the clinical education coordinator in the corresponding laboratory.
Time options for remedial work include: unscheduled days and/ or weeks, second shift, weekends, breaks, vacation, schedule alterations and other alternatives at the clinical education coordinator's discretion. Failure to make up missed time will result in an incomplete for that rotation and possible deferment of the student's degree.

Severe Weather Policy

On-campus Classes: If a CLS faculty member cancels a class due to severe weather, he or she will start the "call list" to notify students. Each student should call the next student on the list.

Clinical Rotations: In the event of snow, ice or other severe weather, contact the education coordinator to determine the laboratory's preference for attendance that day if you are able to travel.

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