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2016-2017 ATSU University Catalog 
    
2016-2017 ATSU University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health


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Dear Students,

First, let me welcome you to what has been acknowledged as one of the most innovative dental schools in America – the Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health (ASDOH).

We are committed to community service and addressing the health needs of the underserved. Our efforts to promote whole person health care in an environment of compassion and collegiality define us. You have been selected to be a valued member of the ASDOH family because of your heart, intellect, and integrity. Please know that your pathway to success is both challenging and rewarding.

You are now members of the ASDOH community that requires your best efforts to demonstrate professionalism through integrity, empathy, and collegiality. Your actions need to reflect the highest standard of mature ethical behavior while developing your clinical skills. Your patients, classmates, instructors, and profession expect and deserve no less.

I wish you great success. Know that we are here to help you succeed and graduate. You have the unique opportunity to be a community leader, health care provider, and proudly be an ASDOH graduate! Do it!

Sincerely,
Jack Dillenberg, DDS, MPH Dean, Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health

About ASDOH

Arizona’s first dental school offers an educational model that relies on an exceptional cadre of motivated, experienced learning guides (mentors) for our students in both the preclinical and clinical phases of the degree program. In addition to the issues of oral health and the skills of dentistry, students learn from and are encouraged to become caring, community-minded health care providers. It is expected that graduates will be leaders in their community and managers of public, not-for-profit and private sector oral health organizations.

The dental program features:

  • Innovative Curriculum – Integrating science, human systems and clinical care.
  • Modular Curriculum – A linear format of sequential modules that build and integrate course material.
  • Simulation Technology – Accelerating Skill Development for Clinical Excellence.
  • State-of-the-Art Facility – Utilizing a new facility and digital resources for the faculty and students of tomorrow.
  • Needs Focused – Educating competent, compassionate dentists for underserved communities.
  • Service Education – Coordinating student partnerships with communities of need.
  • Leadership Training – Educating dentists to be community health leaders.

ASDOH students spend the first and second year studying the basic sciences and clinical introductions in the classroom setting and complete dental simulation exercises in the campus simulation clinic. Third-year students work side by side with licensed dentists in our campus clinic. Fourth-year rotations at community-based clinics may include experiences at a Community Health Center, Indian Health Service clinic, and Veteran’s Administration clinic. Additionally, students who do not already have either a Certificate or Master’s degree in Public Health earn a Certificate in Public Health with Dental Emphasis while enrolled at ASDOH.

Program Accreditation

The Doctor of Dental Medicine degree program and the Certificate in Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics program are accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA), 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611, Phone: 800.621.8099.

ASDOH Mission Statement

The mission of the Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health is to educate caring, technologically adept dentists who become community and educational leaders serving those in need, and:

  • to be the leader in the lifelong education of community responsive general dentists
  • to prepare graduates with a strong foundation of critical inquiry, evidence-based practice, research, cultural competency, an orientation to prevention, and interdisciplinary healthcare experiences
  • to promote the delivery of optimal patient care and for the transfer of newly acquired knowledge, skills, and technology to the profession and to the community

Goals

  1. ASDOH graduates will be skilled in the delivery of optimal patient care using a treatment model that emphasizes prevention and evidence-based treatment.
  2. ASDOH graduates will be culturally competent, community-responsive general dentists who are able and willing to serve as a resource in their community for dental public health issues.
  3. ASDOH graduates will have a strong foundation in critical inquiry, research principles, and evidence-based practice.
  4. ASDOH graduates will be participants in an interdisciplinary healthcare system and have the skills and knowledge to become leaders in this system.
  5. ASDOH graduates will have knowledge of business models relating to private dental practice, as well as non-profit and public entities.
  6. ASDOH will be a leader in continuing dental education, lifelong learning, and dental public health.

ASDOH Contact Information

A.T. Still University – Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health
5850 E. Still Circle
Mesa, AZ 85206
www.atsu.edu/asdoh

Jack Dillenberg, DDS, MPH
Dean
480.219.6081
jdillenberg@atsu.edu

Janet Woldt, PhD, MS
Associate Dean for Academic Assessment
480.219.6182
jwoldt@atsu.edu

Khanh P. Chu, DDS
Assistant Dean for Clinical Education
480.248.8166
kchu@atsu.edu

Lisa Valech
Executive Assistant to the Dean
480.219.6185
lvalech@atsu.edu

Michele, Fiore
Senior Administrative Assistant (Dr. Cottam)
480.219.6140
mfiore@atsu.edu

Germaine Hendon, MS, EdD (Candidate)
Associate Director for Education
480.265.8065
ghendon@atsu.edu

Herb Kaufman
Associate Dean for Clinic Operations
480.248.8148
hkaufman@atsu.edu

Ann Spolarich
Director of Research
480.248.8153
aspolarich@atsu.edu

Wayne Cottam, DMD, MS
Vice Dean
480.248.8154
wcottam@atsu.edu

Robert M. Trombly, DDS, JD
Associate Dean of Clinical Education and Student Services
480.248.8183
rtrombly@atsu.edu

Marica Arbizu
Director of Integrated Community Service Partnerships
480.219.6099
marbizu@atsu.edu

Azra Baab
Associate Director, Student Success & Global Oral Health
480.219.6085
abaab@atsu.edu

Mara Giles
Director, Student Success
480.265.8074
mgiles@atsu.edu

Vicki Hodge
Academic Assessment Coordinator
480.219.6101
vhodge@atsu.edu

Klud Razoky
Associate Dean for Preclinical Education
480.219.6184
krazoky@atsu.edu

Doctor of Dental Medicine Program

Admissions

Application Process

ASDOH participates in the Associated American Dental Schools Application Service (AADSAS). AADSAS takes no part in the evaluation, selection, or rejection of applicants. Applications may be obtained at www.adea.org/aadsasapp/. Application questions should be directed to customer service representatives at 800.353.2237 or via e-mail at csraadsas@adea.org. Applications must be submitted by November 15.

Applicants meeting the minimum GPA requirements will be sent instructions to complete an online secondary application with a January 15 deadline.

Admission Requirements

Applicants for admission to the first-year DMD class must meet the following requirements prior to matriculation.

  1. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative and science grade point average of 2.50 on a four-point scale (3.0 minimum recommended). The overall and science GPA, the school(s) attended, and the rigor of the academic course load are all assessed on an individual basis.
  2. A formal minimum of three years college or university coursework from a regionally accredited school in the United States only (90 semester hours or 135 quarter hours). A baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution is preferred.
  3. All prerequisite courses must be completed prior to matriculation and must have been completed from a regionally accredited U.S. institution.
  • General Biology – one year lecture and lab, minimum of 8 semester hours/12 quarter hours (zoology or microbiology are acceptable alternatives)*
  • General Chemistry – one year lecture and lab, minimum of 8 semester hours/12 quarter hours*
  • Organic Chemistry – one year lecture and lab, minimum of 8 semester hours/12 quarter hours*
  • Human Physiology – 3 semester hours/4 quarter hours*
  • Biochemistry – 3 semester hours/4 quarter hours – upper division*
  • Physics (Algebra-based) – one year of lecture and lab, minimum of 8 semester hours/12 quarter hours*
  • Anatomy - 3 semester hours/4 quarter hours*
  • English Composition/Technical Writing – minimum of 3 semester hours/4 quarter hours
  1. Matriculants are required to submit official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended by the date of matriculation. The final transcript confirming the required amount of coursework or undergraduate degree must be submitted by the date of matriculation.
  • Individuals who have a reason acceptable to the University for submitting transcripts after the due date (i.e., late accepts or delays by sending institutions) must submit their official transcripts to the Registrar’s Office by the first day of the second week of classes. Official recording of all required transcripts will occur by the end of the first academic term.
  • Applicants who have graduated from a foreign college or university must submit acceptable evidence of U.S. degree/course equivalency. Applicants must have foreign transcripts evaluated by a foreign evaluation service.

World Education Services Inc.
P.O. Box 745
Old Chelsea Station
New York, NY 10113-0745
212.966.6311
www.wes.org

Educational Credential Evaluators Inc.
P.O. Box 514070
Milwaukee, WI 53203-3470
414.289.3400
www.ece.org

Foreign Consultants, Inc.
Credential Evaluation Services
3000 Dundee Road, Suite 209
Northbrook, IL 60062
773.761.0000
www.foreignconsultants.com

GCE, Inc.
PO Box 9203
College Station TX 77842
1.800.707.0979
www.gcevaluators.com

  1. All applicants are required to take the US Dental Admissions Test (DAT) and submit their scores via the AADSAS site on or before December 1 of the application year. No scores older than three years from the application date will be accepted.
  2. Applicants must provide a minimum of three (3) letters of recommendation. One letter must be from a Science Faculty or Committee Member, one from a Dentist and one from a Community Service Supervisor. The letter from the Community Service Supervisor must be from a broad-based volunteer community service project in which the applicant was involved but not paid.
  3. ASDOH and many of its clinical affiliations require criminal background checks on matriculants and students to ensure the safety of patients and employees. The checks are conducted by a vendor selected by ATSU. The student will pay the cost of the criminal background check directly to the vendor. Failure to comply with this mandate will result in denial to matriculate. A matriculant with a positive criminal background screen will be reviewed.

*Highly recommended that science prerequisite courses be taken within 5 years of applying.
*No longer allowing prerequisite credits for AP and CLEP (starting with the 2016-2017 application cycle).

Transfer Student Admission

ASDOH will consider transfer students on a case-by-case basis. Please contact Admissions at admissions@atsu.edu or by phone at 866.626.2878 ext. 2237 for more information.

Transfer Credit

ASDOH will consider transfer credit on a case-by-case basis. Please contact Admissions at admissions@atsu.edu or by phone at 866.626.2878 ext. 2237 for more information

Advanced Standing Admission

ASDOH will consider advanced standing on a case-by-case basis. Please contact Admissions at admissions@atsu.edu or by phone at 866.626.2878 ext. 2237 for more information.

International Student Admission

International students applying for admission to the DMD program must be a U.S. citizen or permanent U.S. resident. ATSU-ASDOH is approved to offer F-1 student visas. In addition to meeting all the general requirements for admission, applicants must:

  • Be proficient in the English language, both written and spoken is required. Written and spoken proficiency in the English language may be demonstrated by one of the following options:
    • Option 1: English is your first language.
    • Option 2: You are demonstrating your English proficiency by submitting acceptable scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
      • Registration information may be found by contacting ETS – TOEFL iBT Registration Office, P.O. Box 6151, Princeton, NJ 08541-6151, Phone: 877.468.6335; or visit www.ets.org/toefl
  • All pre-requisite course work must have been completed from a regionally accredited U.S. institution.
  • Credit for advanced standing will not be given for any work completed in foreign graduate or medical schools. All students must apply for first-year status.
  • International students must have permanent residency status (green card) to be eligible to receive any type of federal financial assistance.
  • F-1 Visa students not having permanent residency status must provide written proof of the ability to finance their dental education prior to matriculation.

International students seeking to enter a program of study at ASDOH must obtain an appropriate visa issued by the U.S. Government. ASDOH is approved to issue a U.S. Department of Homeland Security Form I-20. Upon receiving the completed Form I-20 from ATSU, you will be able to apply for an F-1 student visa. Please contact the Registrar’s Office for more information at registrarsoffice@atsu.edu, by phone at 660.626.2356, or visit https://www.atsu.edu/registrar/internationalstudents.htm.

Selection of Applicants

The Admissions Committee seeks those individuals capable of meeting the academic standards of ASDOH and its program. Completed applications, in compliance with minimum admission requirements are reviewed on the quality of academic performance, clinical exposure, extracurricular activities, work and life experiences, interest in dentistry and oral health, and recommendations. Applicants are evaluated on academic course work, performance on the DAT, AADSAS essay, letters of evaluation, and interviews. Demonstrated community service through volunteerism or service-oriented employment is preferred.

Personal interviews may be offered to those applicants who rank among the highest in evaluation of all admission criteria. The Admissions Committee reserves the right to accept, reject, or defer any application.

Students sent a letter of acceptance are granted a specified time period to notify ASDOH of their intention to enroll. Accepted students must submit the following to Admissions prior to matriculation.

  1. Signed admission agreement
  2. Non-refundable deposits
  3. Copies of official transcripts from every institution attended
  4. Immunization record
  5. Criminal background check through the University approved vendor
  6. Proof of health insurance form

Admission after acceptance is also subject to the satisfactory completion of all academic requirements.

Minimal Technical Standards for Admission and Matriculation

Statement of Diversity and Inclusion

Diversity and inclusion encompass an authentic understanding and appreciation of difference and, at their core, are based upon the value each human being brings to our society and each person’s access and opportunities to contribute to our University’s cultural proficiency.

A.T. Still University of Health Sciences is committed to equal access for all qualified applicants and students. Minimal Technical Standards for Matriculation (the “Standards”) state expectations of ATSU students. The Standards provide sufficient information to allow the candidate to make an informed decision for application. Minimal Technical Standards for Matriculation are a guide to accommodation of students with disabilities. Academic adjustments can be made for disabilities in some instances, but a student must be able to perform in a reasonably independent manner. Procedures to apply for academic adjustments are found at the conclusion of this policy.

Categories of Technical Standards

The holder of a Doctor of Dental Medicine degree must have the knowledge and skills to function in a broad variety of clinical situations and to render a wide spectrum of patient care. In order to carry out the activities described below, candidates for a degree in dentistry must be able to consistently, quickly, and accurately integrate, analyze, and synthesize data. Students must possess at a minimum, the following abilities and skills: observation; communication; motor; sensory; strength and mobility; intellectual; conceptual; integrative and quantitative; and behavioral and social. These abilities and skills comprise the categories of ASDOH’s Minimum Technical Standards for Admission and Matriculation and are defined as follows:

  1. Observation: Candidates and students must have sufficient vision to be able to observe demonstrations, experiments, and laboratory exercises in the basic and clinical sciences. They must be able to observe patient accurately at a distance and up close.
  2. Communication: Candidates and students should be able to speak, hear, and observe patients in the English language in order to elicit information; examine and treat patients; describe changes in mood, activity, and posture; and perceive nonverbal communication. They must be able to communicate effectively and sensitively with patients. Communication includes not only speech but also reading and writing. They must also be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in oral and written form with all members of the health care team.
  3. Motor: Candidates and students should have sufficient motor functions to execute movements required to provide clinical care. Such actions require coordination of both gross and fine motor movements, equilibrium, and functional use of the senses of touch and vision.
  4. Sensory: Candidates and students need enhanced sensory skills such as tactile discrimination and proprioception.
  5. Strength and mobility: The provision of clinical treatment requires sufficient strength and mobility to maintain appropriate posture either sitting or standing for up to eight (8) hours per day.
  6. Visual integration: Adequate visual capabilities are necessary for proper evaluation and treatment integration, including the assessment of hard and soft tissues, symmetry and range of motion.
  7. Intellectual, conceptual, integrative, and quantitative: These abilities include measurement, calculation, reasoning, analysis, and synthesis. Problem solving, the critical skill demanded of health professionals, requires all of these intellectual abilities. In addition, candidates and students should be able to comprehend three-dimensional relationships and to understand the spatial relationships of structures.
  8. Behavioral and social: Candidates and students must possess the emotional health required for full utilization of their intellectual abilities, the exercise of good judgment, the prompt completion of all responsibilities attendant to the diagnosis and care of patients, and the development of mature, sensitive, ethical and effective relationships with patients. Candidates and students must be able to tolerate physically taxing workloads, adapt to changing environments, display flexibility, and learn to function in the face of uncertainties inherent in the clinical problems of many patients. Compassion, integrity, concern for others, interpersonal skills, empathy, and motivation are all personal qualities that will be assessed during the admission and educational processes.

Additional Information

Records and communications regarding disabilities and academic adjustments with the Director of Learning and Disability Resources have no bearing on the application process. You may contact the director at Director of Learning and Disability Resources, A. T. Still University of Health Sciences, 800 W. Jefferson Street, Kirksville, MO 63501 or by phone at 660.626.2424.

Any actions taken by ASDOH do not apply to clinical or licensure exams not administered by the School or University.

Applying for Academic Adjustments

The institution remains open to possibilities of human potential and achievement, providing support for students with disabilities. The Vice President for Student Affairs is responsible for the administration of and compliance with the Technical Standards and Academic Adjustments Policy (ATSU Policy #20-110) through the Director of Learning and Disability Resources. Please see the University Student Handbook for information on how to apply for academic adjustments.

Auditing a Course

Only one course per academic term may be audited by any one student. Students who audit a course are expected to attend classes on a regular basis. Successful completion of an audited course will be determined by the instructor and recorded on the student’s transcript as an AU (audit). No letter grade or credit will be awarded for an audited course, and an audited course may not be changed to a course for credit or vice versa.

No tuition is charged for audited courses by currently enrolled ASDOH students.

Auditing a Module

To be considered for auditing a module, the individual must be enrolled in an ASDOH graduate or post-graduate program. Eligibility to audit a module is at the sole discretion of the ASDOH administration. Requests to audit an ASDOH module should go to the appropriate associate dean and must be approved in writing after consultation with the appropriate faculty member(s).

Individuals approved to audit a module will be notified in writing along with the specific module dates and be required to pay the associated fee.

Non-ASDOH Course:

Requests to audit another ATSU course outside of the dental school should go to the chair of the program under which the course is offered. Requests to audit a course must be approved in writing by an ASDOH associate dean.

Grading

Doctor of Dental Medicine program students earn a letter grade or pass/fail grade for each module. Students do not earn grades for courses. Each module is linked to the 14 ASDOH competencies that must be attained prior to graduation.

Grading Criteria

Faculty are encouraged to use grading criteria, when possible, that is based on multiple methods such as examinations, quizzes, papers, projects, presentations, case studies and/or a final examination. Each module should have both formative and summative evaluation methods.

  • A single examination should not constitute more than 40% of the grading criteria.
  • Except for examinations and quizzes, each assessment method must have a grading criteria matrix (e.g., a grading rubric) established at the time the students are notified of the assignment.
  • Scores from each of the assessments shall be recorded as raw scores (e.g., not adjusted or graded on a bell curve).
  • Course module grades shall be recorded as raw scores with corresponding letter scores. Final grades for the module shall not be adjusted to a curve. Final grades may be rounded.

For clinical grading, refer to the Clinical Competency Guidebook and syllabus.

Grade Value
A 90-100%
AU Audit
B+ 85-89%
B 80-84%
C+ 75-79%
C 70-74%
D Lowest passing grade All successfully remediated modules
F Failure
F* Indicates the course was repeated and not included in the GPA calculation
I Incomplete –extenuating circumstances*
IP In Progress
W Withdraw
WF Withdraw fail
WP Withdraw pass
Grades followed by # Indicates grades that are not included in the GPA calculation

*Students earning a 69.9% or below will be required to remediate course content and will receive an “F”. When students successfully complete the remediation process with a 70% or higher, the grade of “F” will be changed to a “D”.

If the student does not successfully complete remediation in accordance with the school policies, the grade of “F” will remain. The student must then retake the course at his or her own expense. This fee is determined by the Controller’s Office and is based upon a per credit equation.

Grading for Pass/Fail Modules

Grade Value
P Pass - an average of 70% or better on module assignments or quizzes
F Fail - an average of 69.9% or lower on module assignments/quizzes
I Incomplete - Extenuating Circumstances*

* If the student does not successfully complete the remediation in accordance with school policies and/or the Course Director/Module instructor(s) criteria, the grade will remain an “F”.

Students whose work at the end of a course module is incomplete due to illness or other extenuating circumstances (i.e., personal) beyond their control may be given, at the course director’s discretion, a grade of Incomplete (I). It is the responsibility of the student to contact the course director to receive a grade of “I” otherwise students will be required to participate in remediation and follow the Remediation Grading Scale outlined in this policy. The course director will outline requirements for course completion and completion date and have the student sign an incomplete agreement form. The incomplete agreement form must be turned in to the Registrar’s Office with grade sheet. The completion date must be by the end of the following semester, depending upon the content. After the course director and appropriate dean have reviewed the remediation plan, the plan is presented to the student. The course director may then record the Incomplete (I) as the interim grade for the course.

At the conclusion of the semester, a Record of Grade Change will be forwarded to the Registrar’s Office. If the work is not finished within the period of time specified in the agreement, the grade will become an “F”. Students earning an “F” for a module will be required to repeat the module prior to graduation. The “F” as well as the retake grade will remain on their transcript. The student must then retake the module at the student’s own expense. This fee is determined by the Controller’s Office and is based upon a per credit equation.

Remediation Process

All students earning a 69.9% or below (unless requesting a grade of incomplete) will be officially notified by their Course Director via email. Students earning a 69.9% or below are automatically required to participate in the remediation process and will receive an “F” for the module and will be given an academic warning. The Course Director will work in conjunction with the module instructor to create a Remediation Plan unique to that student’s individual needs.

To successfully complete and pass the remediation process, students must receive an equivalent of a 70% or higher on their Remediation Plan. Remediation Plans may include additional assignments, examinations, quizzes, case studies, projects, presentations and/or typed papers and are determined at the discretion of the instructor. Remediation Plan assessments should provide an opportunity for students to demonstrate comprehension of the course content and be directed toward the content areas in which the student was deficient. It is the responsibility of the student to ensure they have met and passed all requirements outlined in their Remediation Plan by the determined deadlines.

If it is determined that a student needs to remediate a module, the student will be notified at the conclusion of the module via ATSU email. The course director and instructor will then develop a remediation plan and testing schedule for the student. The student must fulfill all the requirements outlined in the plan within 60 days of not passing the module. The course director has the discretion to extend the remediation period if needed.

At the discretion of the Course Director, students may be scheduled to complete the remediation process during student breaks, holidays, or any other dates in which the University is open for business. This may include administering assessments during Fall Break, Thanksgiving Break, Winter Break, Spring Break, and/or Summer Break. Students will always be notified in advance of their remediation schedule.

Students who successfully complete the remediation process with a grade of 70% or higher will receive a final grade of “D” for the course module. If the student does not successfully complete the remediation process in accordance with school policies, the final grade will remain an “F” and they will be placed on academic probation. The student must then retake the module at the student’s own expense. Students will be notified by the Controller’s Office in regards to their fee.

Students who fail when repeating a course module may be referred to the Academic Progress Committee (APC) and/or recommended for dismissal. Students may be allowed to repeat up to two course modules while in dental school. Students requiring remediation in a third course module may be recommended for dismissal.

Academic Progress Committee

The ASDOH Academic Progress Committee (APC) is responsible for monitoring student academic progress. The intent is for the APC to be proactive as well as reactive in responding to concerns regarding student academic progress and to offer resources and assistance to students as well as imposing academic discipline.

The APC is chaired by the Associate Dean for Academic Assessment, and includes as voting members the Associate Dean of Clinical Education and Student Success, the Director of Student Success, all course directors, and at least one other faculty member or such number to be named by the Dean as to maintain an odd number of voting members on the committee. Decisions will be made by a simple majority vote and submitted to the Dean for approval.

The APC meets to review student progress as necessary but at least at the following times:

  • Regularly, two times each term
  • Any time a student receives a failing grade in a module
  • Any time that a faculty member suggests that a student’s academic performance is inadequate and intervention by the APC would be in the best interest of the student and his or her progress

The following academic requirements apply:

  • Students enrolled in the dental program must maintain an overall GPA of 2.0 in all ASDOH coursework as demonstrated at the end of each semester.
  • A grade of “D” – 1.0 is the lowest passing grade.
  • Students must pass all modules within a course.
  • Students failing any module, or failing to maintain the required GPA each semester will be referred to the ASDOH Academic Progress Committee.

The APC functions as the Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health’s student promotion board. Therefore, the APC is responsible for promoting students from one academic year to the next as well as certifying students for external rotations and for graduation.

Appeal of Academic Progress Committee’s Decision

Once the student is informed in writing of the APC’s decision, the student may appeal the APC’s decision to the Dean only if new and significant information has been discovered. A written appeal to the Dean must occur within seven academic days of the APC’s decision and must specifically state the new and significant information forming the basis for reconsideration of the APC’s decision. The written appeal must contain a signature of the student (faxes are acceptable). The Dean will review the appeal and issue a decision, which shall be final and without further appeal, within seven academic days of receipt of the student’s appeal.

Academic Caution and Probation Policy

Purpose: The purpose of Academic Caution and Probation statuses are to identify students who are struggling academically, behaviorally, or professionally and alert the student, faculty and administration that the student is experiencing difficulty in navigating and/or successfully completing the ASDOH DMD program.

Once students are identified through the Academic Caution or Probation process, administration will intervene and direct the student to counseling, tutorial assistance, special scheduling, or other activities that might help the student resolve academic or professionalism deficiencies.

Students who are dismissed from the program by the Academic Progress Committee who remain in the program as a result of the appeal process to the Dean will remain on or be put on Probation until the Academic Progress Committee determines the probationary period has concluded.

Students who are dismissed or withdraw from the program and then are subsequently readmitted to the program will be reviewed by the Academic Progress Committee to determine if a probationary status is in order.

Scope: A student earns the status of Academic Caution when he or she demonstrates unacceptable academic performance or unprofessional behavior, which includes but is not limited to:

  • Remediation of a module
  • Failure of Part I or Part II of the JCNDE National Board Dental Examinations on the first attempt
  • Accrual of 2 Professionalism Forms

Students with the Academic Caution status must realize that continued poor academic performance or unprofessional behavior may lead to Probation or dismissal from the program. A student will be placed on Probation for any one of the following reasons that include but are not limited to:

  • Remediation of two modules*
  • Failure of any ASDOH module or any College of Graduate Health Sciences (CGHS) course
  • Failure of Part I or Part II of the JCNDE National Board Dental Examinations on more than one attempt
  • Failure to comply with the University Code of Academic Conduct found in the University Student Handbook
  • Failure to comply with University Behavioral Standards (located in the University Student Handbook) and ASDOH Technical Standards
  • Accrual of 3 Professionalism Compliance Forms
  • Being placed on an Individualized Education Plan
  • Any combination of the previously noted Academic Caution reasons

* Students required to remediate a third module will be considered by the Academic Progress Committee for dismissal from the program.

Guidelines: Students currently on Probation or who are put on Probation may not:

  • serve as an officer in any ATSU or ASDOH organization, or as an ambassador
  • participate in ASDOH interview days
  • represent ASDOH in University programs and committees, e.g., the Falls Prevention program, IPE activities
  • participate in ATSU- or ASDOH-related extracurricular activities (e.g., humanitarian outreach trips scheduled on the academic calendar)
  • attend conferences/events supported by ATSU or ASDOH without explicit permission from the Associate Dean for Academic Assessment
  • be excused from curricular activities for professional development
  • participate in ATSU or ASDOH research programs
  • represent ATSU or ASDOH at related conference/events
  • be considered to be in good standing within the School or University
  • officially promote to the next year of the program

Note: The ATSU Office of Student Affairs will be notified when students are placed on Probation.

These guidelines are employed to assist the student in concentrating on improvement in the student’s academic progress or in remediating unprofessional behavior. As determined by the Academic Progress Committee, once the deficiencies have been corrected by the student, the probationary status may be removed at the conclusion of the academic year. For example, this includes students on Probation who:

  • pass Part I or Part II as applicable
  • successfully pass remediation of modules or the retake of a module
  • have not acquired additional behavioral/professionalism issues (in the form of substantiated complaints to administration, or Professionalism forms)

Students who are placed on Probation may be put on an Individualized Education Plan.

Students previously on Probation (i.e., once it has been removed) who must subsequently remediate modules, do not pass Part I or Part II or accrue any professionalism forms, will automatically be placed back on Probation.

Responsibilities:

  • Students are informed in writing of the Academic Caution status or Probation by the Associate Dean for Academic Assessment or the Associate Dean’s designee.
  • Decisions regarding Probation are made by the Academic Progress Committee and communicated to the student by the Associate Dean for Academic Assessment or the Associate Dean’s designee.
  • Actions of Probation are communicated to the Office of the Registrar and the Office of Student Affairs by the Associate Dean for Academic Assessment.
  • Students may be required to meet with the Academic Progress Committee to discuss their probationary status.
  • Students have the option to request a meeting with the Academic Progress Committee to discuss their probationary status.

Class Rank

Class rank will be calculated for ASDOH DMD students at the end of the fall and spring term for all four years of dental school. The Registrar’s Office will notify students when the ranking is available for viewing on the CampusNexus Student Portal.

Student Academic Promotion & Graduation Requirements

Purpose: This policy defines the academic criteria necessary for student progression and promotion from one year to the next of the 4-year program, culminating in graduation from the program. This policy applies to all ASDOH students. Exceptions are made for transfer students only, based on admission status and individualized education plans developed.

First Year Promotion: Prior to being promoted from the first year to the second year of the ASDOH predoctoral dental education program, the student must successfully pass (“D” or above) all D1 modules, maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0, and take the Part I National Board of Dental Examiners examination of the Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations (NBDE) by the last Friday of July. If a student does not take Part I within this stated time frame, he/she will not be allowed to begin the D2 year and will be required to withdraw from the program.

Second Year Promotion: Prior to being promoted from the second year to the third year of the ASDOH predoctoral dental education program, the student must successfully pass (“D” or above) all D2 modules and maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0, as well as 2.0 in the preclinical modules; and, pass the NBDE Part I examination. Students must also pass all preclinical competencies prior to treating patients in the clinic.

ASDOH must be in receipt of a passing score for Part I by one working day prior to the date of the D2 to D3 clinic promotion ceremony. If passing results are not received by this date the student will be required to withdraw from the program.

Third Year Promotion: Prior to being promoted from the third year to the fourth year of the ASDOH predoctoral dental education program, the student must successfully pass (“D” or above) all D3 modules; and, maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0.

Graduation

Prior to graduating from the ASDOH predoctoral dental education program, the student must successfully pass (“D” or above) all D4 modules; have an overall GPA of at least 2.0; complete the Certificate in Public Health with Dental Emphasis program or obtain a Master in Public Health (MPH) degree, take and pass the Part II examination of the NBDE within the time period determined by the Associate Dean for Academic Assessment; discharge all financial obligations to ASDOH, a school of ATSU; and, file all necessary graduation forms.

NOTE: Participation in the graduation ceremony does not indicate that a student has graduated from a degree program.

Diplomas are not issued at the graduation ceremony. The graduation ceremony and obtaining your diploma are two separate processes with separate application forms and requirements.

Degree Completion

Students are expected to complete their degree within the program’s standard plan of study as indicated in this catalog. In circumstances where additional time is needed, and with approval of the Dean, students will have a maximum degree completion timeline of seven years for a doctoral program from the time of initial enrollment. Failure to complete a degree program within the specified period may result in loss of some, or all, of the student’s previously earned course credits.

Academic Standards, Guidelines, and Requirements

Academic Integrity

Purpose:

The purpose of this policy is to support the ASDOH community of students, staff and faculty in the collective commitment to maintaining academic integrity at ASDOH. Academic integrity has been defined as, “a commitment to six fundamental values: honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility, and courage.” Academic integrity is essential to the success of the School’s mission as educators and provides a foundation for responsible conduct in ASDOH graduates as they enter the dental profession. These fundamental values are essential to create a student-centered learning environment and patient-centered clinics, providing the value to the ASDOH graduate’s dental degree and forming the basis for the esteemed profession of dentistry.

Defining Fundamental Values and Behaviors that Maintain Academic Integrity:

Honesty – Academic integrity requires intellectual and personal honesty in teaching, learning, research and service, and is the prerequisite for full realization of trust, fairness, respect, and responsibility. It begins with oneself and extends to others, whether in the classroom, simulation clinic, clinic or community. Dishonest behavior not only jeopardizes the welfare of the academic community and violates individual rights, it can also tarnish the reputation of ASDOH and diminish the worth of the degrees we grant. Cultivating honesty lays the foundation for lifelong integrity, developing in each of us the courage and insight to make difficult choices and accept responsibility for actions and their consequences, even at personal cost.

Trust – Academic integrity fosters a climate of mutual trust, encourages the free exchange of ideas and enables all to reach their highest potential. Trust is also promoted by faculty who set clear guidelines for assignments and for evaluating student work; by students who prepare work that is honest and thoughtful; and by schools that set clear and consistent academic standards. Trust enables us to collaborate to share information and circulate ideas. The ASDOH community is based on trust, creating an environment in which all members of the community are expected to treat others – and be treated – with fairness and respect.

Fairness – Academic integrity establishes clear standards, practices and procedures, and expects fairness in the interactions of students, faculty, and administrators. For students, important components of fairness are predictability, transparency, reasonable expectations, and a consistent and just response to dishonesty. Fair, accurate, and impartial evaluation is essential in dental education, and fairness with respect to grading and assessment is essential to the establishment of trust between faculty and students. Faculty, staff and students each have a role in ensuring fairness, and a lapse by one member of the community does not excuse misconduct by another.

Respect – Academic integrity recognizes the participatory nature of the learning process and honors and respects a wide range of opinions and ideas. Students and faculty must respect themselves and each other as individuals, not just as a means to an end. They must also respect themselves and each other for extending their boundaries of knowledge, testing new skills, building upon success, and learning from failure. Students show respect when they value and take advantage of opportunities to gain new knowledge, by taking an active role in their own education, contributing to discussions as well as listening to others’ points of view, and performing to the best of their ability. Being rude, demeaning, or disruptive to others undermines climates of respect. Members of the faculty show respect by taking students’ ideas seriously, by recognizing them as individuals, helping them develop their ideas, providing full and honest feedback on their work, and valuing their perspectives and goals.

Responsibility - Academic integrity upholds personal accountability and depends upon action in the face of wrongdoing. Every member of an academic community-each student, faculty member, and administrator-is responsible for upholding the integrity of education, scholarship and research. Being responsible means taking action against wrongdoing, resisting negative peer pressure, and serving as a positive example. Responsible individuals should take responsibility for their own honesty and should discourage and seek to prevent misconduct by others. This may be as simple as covering one’s own answers during a test or as difficult as reporting a friend for cheating. Whatever the circumstances, members of an academic community must not tolerate or ignore dishonesty on the part of others. Holding oneself and others to high standards of integrity is often challenging and requires courage.

Courage - An element of character that allows learners to commit to the quality of their education by holding themselves and their fellow learners to the highest standards of academic integrity even when doing so involves risk of negative consequences or reprisal. Being courageous means acting in accordance with one’s convictions. Like intellectual capacity, courage can only develop in environments where it is tested. Academic communities of integrity, therefore, necessarily include opportunities to make choices, learn from them, and grow.1

Expectations: With a goal of establishing clear expectations for students and faculty, the following are provided as examples of behavior that are not consistent with ASDOH’s commitment to academic integrity including cheating, plagiarism and collusion. These examples are intended to be illustrative and not exhaustive, and are not to be read as a limitation to the School’s right to discipline for infractions that are not specifically listed.

Cheating is defined as giving or receiving unauthorized aid without the consent or knowledge of the faculty, before, during or after an educational activity (e.g., an assignment, examination, quiz, paper, laboratory project, patient based competency, etc.). Examples include, but are not limited to:

  • Access to Unauthorized Examination Material and Study Aids - Giving or gaining access to current or previous examination materials or study aids without the express consent of appropriate faculty member, course director, and/or examining organization. Materials include written copies or digital content of past examinations, unreleased versions, individual questions, and answer keys. This also includes the creation of unauthorized study aid materials through systematic memorization, photography, or computer “hacking”, as well as the purchase or sale of such unauthorized materials.
  • Receiving Unauthorized Assistance, Collaboration or Copying - Copying, collaborating or receiving unauthorized assistance during an academic exercise, whether in a proctored or online environment. Unauthorized assistance includes, but is not limited to: copying from another student’s exam or paper; collaborating with another student, both in person and through digital communication; use of notes, text books, digital or online resources, etc. during an examination or educational activity unless explicitly allowed by the Course Director.
  • Failure to Follow Examination Protocol-Failure to comply with directions given by the Course Director, proctor or designee who is governing a didactic, preclinical or clinical examination (e.g., removing a typodont tooth during a competency assessment; bringing cell phones, books, backpacks into the exam; failing to sit in assigned seats; leaving room without permission; failure to end exam as directed, etc.)

Plagiarism is defined as the use of another’s work or ideas without acknowledgment. A fundamental assumption is that work submitted by a student is a product of his/her own efforts. Examples of plagiarism include, but are not limited to:

  • Contributions without Acknowledgment-The submission of any papers or assignments which fail to acknowledge another’s work or contribution. This includes specific phrases or entire passages, sentences, paragraphs or longer excerpts, without quotation marks or documentation. One may also plagiarize by paraphrasing the work of another and/or submitting the style of another, which is retaining another writer’s ideas and structure without documentation.
  • Purchase of Submissions -The submission of work of another that was purchased, received as a gift, or obtained by any means.
  • Project or Laboratory Submissions -The submission of a written or laboratory project which was created in whole or in part by another.
  • Multiple Submissions or Self-Plagiarism-The submission of academic work for credit which has already been submitted for credit by the student in another course or module, unless explicitly allowed by the course director.

Collusion is defined as secret or illegal cooperation or conspiracy, especially in order to cheat or deceive others and include, but are not limited to:

  • Unauthorized collaboration with another person in preparing academic assignments which are offered for credit. This includes collaboration with others on written “take- home” or online examinations, or other educational activity intended to be an individual effort. This also includes allowing others to edit papers or written assignments in any substantive way.
  • Deliberate misrepresentation of each individual’s contributions to a project

Reporting of Prohibited Actions by Students: Consistent with ASDOH’s stated commitment to these fundamental values, every member of an academic community - each student, faculty member, and administrator - is responsible for upholding its academic integrity. As such, each is responsible to report any suspected breach by a student to the module or course director and Associate Dean for Academic Assessment as soon as possible, but no later than 10 business days, following the discovery of the breach.

Process:

  1. The Associate Dean for Academic Assessment, in conjunction with the Associate Dean for Clinical Education and Student Success, will investigate any suspected breach of academic integrity by students and report these findings to the Vice Dean.
  2. In the event that there is a determination that a student has acted in a manner that is in violation of these expectations of academic integrity, the individual will be subject to the appropriate academic disciplinary actions in accordance with AS DOH policy, including dismissal from the program.

1The Purpose and DeVning Fundamental Values an Behaviors that Maintain Academic Integrity sections of this policy were adopted with modifications from The ljllndamental Values of Academic Integrity 2”d Edition, The International Center for Academic Integrity, April 2014, http://www.academicintegrity.org/icai/assets/Revised_FV_2014.pdf

Attendance

The basis of this policy lies in the fact that the profession of dentistry demands the utmost in professionalism, as dentists are required to serve others by respectfully treating patients and providing them with the best care; working humanely, attentively and efficiently with staff and colleagues; managing resources wisely; and, representing the profession to the public. To that end, student attendance in didactic, preclinical, and clinical coursework is paramount, i.e. the actions of a dentist always impact others (patients, staff, fellow professionals, the community, etc…). Attending all classes and clinic sessions, including punctual if not early arrival to all course and clinic work, sets the standard for students’ professional lives. Further, in the ASDOH modular curriculum, it is imperative that students attend class because of the compressed timeframe in which module content is presented and assessed. And, in clinical settings, student attendance is essential as patients rely on their healthcare provider’s prompt care.

In relation to the matter of professionalism, attendance of all classes, labs, and clinic session is expected, and in some cases required. (Except by invitation of instructors, only students, faculty, or staff may attend classes and laboratories). Specifically, students are expected to:

  • Arrive early to class
  • Stay for the entire class
  • Respect the instructor’s time
  • Communicate directly with the appropriate reporting person for absences
  • Secure the dates and times of modules that they must retake from the Course Director.

All attendance related issues are subject to the review of the Academic Progress Committee whose decisions will be forwarded to the Vice Dean.

D1 & D2 Students

Class Attendance:

Students are expected to be in class on time and stay for the duration of the class time. At the discretion of the Course Director, students who miss more than 10% of the scheduled module class, clinic or lab time due to excused absences may earn an Incomplete (I) final grade and MUST retake the module when it is offered again. Upon successful completion of all module requirements, the (I) grade will be changed to reflect the actual grade earned in the course.

Students who miss more than 10% of the scheduled module class, clinic or lab time due to unexcused absences will earn an (F) final grade and will be required retake the module when it is offered again at their own expense.

Random attendance may be taken during the course of the module by the instructor or other designated personnel.

Exam/Quiz Attendance:

Students are required to arrive on time and stay for the duration of all assessment related activities, e.g., exams, quizzes, tests, group/individual presentations, etc. (It is recommended that you arrive 10 minutes in advance to prepare. This includes downloading the exam, obtaining a Whiteboard/Marker, securing your belongings, etc.)

Unexcused absences for an assessment will result in a zero (no credit) for the assessment. (This includes instances of “No Call-No Show” or reasons of unpreparedness). The course director will report the student to the Academic Progress Committee. No remediation will be offered for the module.

Extended testing time will not be granted to late arrivals. Students should make every effort to contact the appropriate personnel as soon as they are aware of possibly arriving late. A student is considered late if they arrive after the exam password has been released. Those students arriving late for a scheduled assessment will be asked by the exam proctor to sign a Late Exam Arrival Form before the exam passcode is released. Students MUST complete the exam within the allotted time frame remaining, regardless of how much time the computer may indicate is remaining. Those arriving later than 15 minutes MUST obtain permission from the course director before they are permitted to test. This may include making-up the exam during lunch or scheduled lecture time. **Repeated tardiness or calling-out for exams may be grounds for a Professionalism Form and/or referral to the Academic Progress Committee.

Students must email ASDOHAbsenceRequest@atsu.edu to report an absence before assessments are administered. Absence notifications received once an assessment has begun, (normally 8am) will be approved at the discretion of the Course Director and/or Associate Deans for Academic Assessment or Student Success. *(Please see Assessment Attendance policy for more details)

Once an assessment has begun, students are not permitted to leave the room except to use the restroom after gaining permission from the assessment proctor. *(Please see Conduct during an Assessment Guidelines regarding restroom protocol)

Should an emergency arise during an assessment that requires you to leave early, the student must immediately notify the exam proctor who will notify the Course Director and Instructor. Depending on the nature of the early departure, scoring may be based on the entire exam, e.g., if you finished 10 items of a 30 item exam, your total number of correct answers will be out of 30.

Students are required to make-up any missed assessments as soon as he/she arrives on campus, at 7:00 a.m. the next school day, unless alternate arrangements were previously made with the course director. Students who do not follow this protocol will receive a zero (no credit) for the assessment.

At the discretion of the Course Director, make-up exams/assignments may be administered in a format different than that of the original, including but not limited to: written essay or report, problem/case-based exam, laboratory practical, independent project, research assignment, verbal or electronic presentations, or any combination of the aforementioned.

Students are not permitted to attend class lectures after an excused absence until all missed assessments have been taken. Exceptions may be made at the discretion of the course director.

Professionalism Compliance Forms may be issued to students that fail to adhere to attendance protocol.

D3 & D4 Students On-Site Clinic & Modules

Dental Student Clinic Attendance Expectations:

  • 90% attendance in the dental clinic is required.
  • The primary expectation of students when they are in the clinic is that they are to be treating patients during both the morning and afternoon sessions; and, students must stay for the entire clinic session.
  • If there is a patient cancellation, students are expected to be assisting other students.
  • Attendance is monitored by the CCU Director, the specialty areas, the Director of Clinical Education, and, ultimately, the Academic Progress Committee.
  • Students are allowed a maximum of 20 excused absence days from the D3 year and a maximum of 20 excused absence days from the D4 year.
  • Neither absence nor notification of absence excuses the student from meeting all Clinic I and Clinic II module requirements.
  • Chronic unexcused absences from the clinic as well as abuse or misuse of the patient scheduling system constitute unprofessional behavior and will result in the issuance of Professionalism Forms, probation, and/or suspension of clinical privileges, and may ultimately result in dismissal from the program.

Guidelines:

For Excused Absences/Student Time Out of Clinic:

  • Excused absences include:
    • Calling out sick from clinic or going to medical appointments
    • Attending to personal or family business/affairs/crises
    • Participating in humanitarian outreach trips scheduled during clinic time
    • Visiting or interviewing with other dental schools, specialty, or residency programs
    • Attending conferences on ASDOH’s behalf
    • Attending meetings of national organizations or committees
  • Student requests for additional excused absences above and beyond 20 days for specialty or residency interviews will be handled on a case-by-case basis.
  • The 20 days cannot be used to extend vacation time.
  • The 20 days do not carry over from the D3 year to the D4 year.
  • Research externships or MPH practica are not included in the 20 days.
  • One month prior to graduation, excused absences are highly discouraged. This is: 1) to facilitate an orderly transfer of patients (between D4 and D3 students); and, 2) so that ASDOH patients of record can be treated. Exceptions will only be granted by the Academic Progress Committee on a case-by-case basis.
  • No excused absences will be approved during Seminar Weeks. Exceptions will only be granted by the Academic Progress Committee on a case-by-case basis.
  • Three unexcused absences from the clinic may result in the dismissal of the student from the program or an Individualized Education Plan, which may include an additional semester(s) in the clinic.

Responsibilities:

  • Students must notify their CCU Director for any absence and complete and Absence Request Form.

Absence Request Form: Except for emergency circumstances, an Absence Request Form must be completed and submitted at least 1 month prior to the expected clinic absence. (Note: Last minute residency interviews will be handled on a case-by-case basis.)

For unanticipated clinic absences/emergencies, students must complete and submit an Absence Request Form within 1 day of returning to school. This Form should be downloaded from the Google drive, filled in with the appropriate information and signatures, and returned to the Office of the Assistant Dean of Clinical Education.

Coverage of Clinic Patients: In their absence, student doctors are responsible for assuring that all scheduled clinic patients or rotations are appropriately staffed, i.e., dental treatment is being rendered by another student or rescheduling the patient’s appointment. Failing to do this will result in one or more of the following: 1) receiving a Professionalism Form; 2) being placed on probation; and, 3) having clinical privileges suspended. Note: Students must first confirm with their CCU Director that approved excused absences are blocked off in Dentrix.

D3 & D4 Students at External Rotation Sites

Attendance will be monitored by the Associate Dean for Informatics, Innovation, & Community Partnerships

Report attendance issues to: The rotation or site staff, the Associate Dean for Informatics, Innovation & Community Partnerships and the Director of Integrated Community Service Partnerships.

Student responsibilities:

  1. the rotation or site staff, the Associate Dean for Informatics, Innovation & Community Partnerships and the Director of Integrated Community Service Partnerships.
  2. Refer to Clinical Rotations and Externship absence guidelines in the ICSP Student Policy manual.

Outcomes: Students will receive a separate Professionalism Grade worth 0.5 credit hours at the end of the Fall and Spring semesters in D1 and D2, and at the end of the year in D3 and D4. This grade is based on student compliance with ASDOH and ATSU policy regarding student attendance, student compliance with the dress code and student behavior (see previous pages and related policies).

Immunizations

ASDOH requires all students to provide proof of their immunizations in order to matriculate. This is necessary for the students’ protection, as well as the protection of any individuals with whom they come in contact. It is the responsibility of the student to maintain up-to-date immunization protection. Failure to maintain year-to-date immunizations may prevent a student from entering the clinical phase of their education.

  1. Diphtheria/Tetanus/Pertussis: Students are required to receive either the primary series of Diphtheria/Tetanus/Pertussis or booster dose within ten (10) years prior to the beginning of the academic year and must ensure it is up to date while at ASDOH.
  2. Polio: Students are required to provide documentation that they have received the primary series of polio vaccine. If documentation cannot be produced, the student must receive the primary series of inactivated polio vaccine.
  3. Measles, Mumps, and Rubella: Students born after 1956 are required to provide documentation of the MMR vaccine prior to matriculation. If the vaccination was given prior to 1975, evidence of a re-booster is recommended. (We require 2 MMR or titer showing POS result.)
  4. Hepatitis B: Students are required to complete a series of 3 Hepatitis B vaccinations prior to matriculation. (We require Hep B series OR titer showing POS result.)
  5. Tuberculosis Skin Test: Students must have had a tuberculosis skin test within the year prior to matriculation. If the test is positive, the student must have a chest X-ray within the year. Students must update TB each year. (Students documenting with Chest X-ray must do so every 2 years.)
  6. Varicella (Chicken Pox): Varicella immunization, serum titer, or physician documentation of date of contraction.

Exemptions: Under certain religious or health circumstances, a request for exemption from preventive health requirements may be granted. ASDOH cannot guarantee placement in clinical rotations, however, when this exemption is granted. Consequently, students receiving an exemption from preventive health requirements may take longer to complete the curriculum and graduate, or the student may not be able to complete the curriculum and graduate.

CPR Training

ASDOH requires that all residential students obtain and maintain, at a minimum, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification. American Heart Association or American Red Cross certifications are accepted. Proof of certification as defined by ASDOH must be on file by Orientation. Certification must be maintained throughout the duration of enrollment. Non-compliance at any time during a student’s enrollment may result in disciplinary action. A random sample of student records will be audited periodically to confirm continuous coverage. These Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certification requirements can be substituted with a Basic Life Support certification.

HIPAA Training

ASDOH requires that all residential students complete Health Information Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA) training. Training is offered online by ATSU and must be completed by clinic orientation.

Student Dress Code

Please see the University Student Handbook for specific dress code expectations or requirements.

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