Catalog Addenda Catalog Vol. IV, Eff. July 1, Table of Contents. Date Issued. Topic Updated. Amm. #

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1 Table of Contents Amm. # Date Issued Page Topic Updated 1 8/24/ Administration, Faculty, and Staff 2 7/15/17 21 Grading System 3 8/3/17 15 Institutional Loans and Late-Payment Policy 4 8/3/17 34 General Graduation Requirements 5 8/9/17 17 Additional Non-Tuition Fees 6 8/18/17 8 Accreditation, Licenses, Approvals 7 8/25/17 16 Add-Drop Period and Voluntary Course Withdrawal 8 8/25/17 - Home Health Aide Diploma Program 9 8/25/ Course Descriptions (Home Health Aide Program) 10 8/31/17 47 Practical Nursing (PN) Program Decryption 1

2 Amendment #1: Listing of all Faculty, Staff, and Administrators Catalog Addenda Listing of Faculty Name Degree(s), Conferring Institution Title Subject(s) Esther Fleites Arianna Blandon Angela Gaud Rodolfo Serna Luis Collazo Antolin Maury Diony Antigua Jose Antigua Ana Duenas Mario Perez John Bermudez Nancy Pena Alexis Arzuaga MS, Education, Nova Southeastern University, Florida; BS, Chemistry, Universidad Central de las Villas, Cuba Educational Specialist, Education Leadership, Florida International University; MS, International Intercultural Education, Florida International University; BA, Sociology and Anthropology, Florida International University MS, Nursing/ED, University of Puerto Rico - Rio Piedras, PR; BS, University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez, PR Graduate Certificate, Educational Leadership, Florida International University; MS, TESOL, Florida International University, Miami, FL; BA, Philosophy, Florida International University, Miami, FL BS, Carlos Albizu University, Florida; AS, Miami Regional University (MRC), Florida MS, Nursing/ARNP, Florida International University, Florida; BS, Florida International University, Florida Doctor of Medicine, CETEC University, Dominican Republic; MS, Nursing/FNP, Universidad del Turabo, Miramar, Florida; MS, Nursing/ED, University of Phoenix, Miami, Florida; AS, University of Sacred Heart, Puerto Rico Doctor of Medicine, UTESA University, Dominican Republic; MS, Nursing/FNP, Universidad del Turabo, Miramar, Florida; MS, Nursing/ED, University of Phoenix, Miami, Florida; AS, University of Sacred Heart, Puerto Rico Doctor of Medicine, Higher Institute of Medical of Villa Clara, Villa Clara, Cuba; MS, Universidad del Turabo, Miramar, Florida; BS, Florida International University Miami, Florida Doctor of Medicine, Superior Institute of Medical, Havana, Cuba, MS, Universidad del Turabo, Gurabo, Puerto Rico; BS, Universidad del Sagrado Corazon, Santurce, Puerto Rico Doctor of Medicine, Universidad Libre, Barranquilla, Colombia; BS, Antigua College International, Miami, FL Doctor of Medicine, Institute of Medical, Santa Clara, Cuba; BS, Nursing Degree, Central Ashdod University, Chicago, Illinois BS, Hebrew College Central Ashdod University School of Chicago, Illinois Listing of Administration and Staff 2 CEO, Part-time faculty President, Part-time faculty Full-time Chemistry, Mathematics, Statistics English, Speech, Humanities Humanities Psychology Name Department Role Full-Time / Part-Time Diony Antigua MD, MSN/Ed, ARNP, RN Administration, Education Chief Executive Officer, Faculty FT Jose Antigua MD, MSN/Ed, ARNP, RN Administration, Education President, Faculty FT Justin Garcia, CPA Finance Chief Financial Officer FT Taima Gonzalez, MBA Operations, Human Resources VP of Operations, Controller FT Debora Valdes, BSN, RN Admissions, Education VP of Enrollments; Clinical Coordinator FT Yessenia Monegro, BA Education Director of Education, Registrar FT Grether Collazo Student Accounts Director, Student Accounts FT Julian Perez, MLS Library Librarian PT Perla Antigua Administration Receptionist, Library Assistant FT Jorge A. Alvarez, MBA, MHA Administration Institutional Development PT Sara Hekmat Administration Operational Consultant PT

3 Amendment #2: Grading System The grading system is as follows: Letter Grade Numeric Grade Grade Points A B C F I 0.00 W 0.00 *The minimum passing grade for all Nursing Programs is 75%. Amendment #3: Institutional Loans and Late Payment Policy Institutional Loans Antigua College International makes institutional loans available to students in order to defray tuition and education costs. Any student receiving this loan is required to make monthly in-school payments as agreed to on the Enrollment Agreement. See also Late Payment Policy below. At least sixty percent of the total institutional loan must be paid by time of program completion. A student that has not paid at least sixty percent of the institutional loan will not be eligible to graduate. Late Payment Policy Tuition payments are due by the due date listed on a student s Enrollment Agreement. Payments not made in full by the due date are considered late. A late payment fee in the amount of $15.00 or 10% of the installment payment, whichever is lesser, will be applied to the student s account after five days. Any student who is late with a payment may be removed from class and/or not allowed to progress until the account is made current. Further: Any student thirty days past due on their monthly payment will not be allowed to enroll in a new class. Any student sixty days past due on their monthly payment will automatically be withdrawn for non-payment. Amendment #4: General Graduation Requirements General Graduation Requirements Students will be eligible for graduation only if their academic, laboratory and clinical progress in the program are satisfactory with a minimum final grade of 75%. Students must have a minimum attendance rate of 90% of the scheduled classroom/clinical time each calendar month after subtraction of excused absences. Students are required to successfully pass the exit exam(s); but, to be eligible for the exit exams they must have first completed and passed all the courses pertaining to their program of study. Regardless of program, a student is eligible for graduation under the following conditions: Successfully pass all courses with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 (C). 3

4 Successfully pass all courses with a GPA of 2.0 (C). Complete all required assignments and skills test with satisfactory evaluations. Complete all required clinical hours and obtain satisfactory evaluations. Successfully pass the corresponding Exit Exams: one HESI Exit Exam and one ATI Exit Exam Financial account must be current and at least 60% of the total institutional loan must be paid. Complete exit interviews with Program Director and Placement Director. Amendment #5: Additional Non-Tuition Fees Non-Tuition Fees Registration Fee $100 Program Change Fee $50 ID (replacement) $10 Technology Fee $50 Entrance Exams $100 Uniform (additional) $60 Adaptive Quizzing (RN) $120 Exit Exam (Program) $150 ea. Textbook Late Fee, per week $5 Adaptive Quizzing (PN) $100 End of Course Exam $50 ea. Duplicate Transcript $20 Graduation Fee (incl. diploma) $200 NCLEX Diagnostic Exam $150 Duplicate Diploma / Degree $100 Textbook Rental $20 ea. Clinical Site Absence Fee $150 Late Payment $15 PN Book (Textbook+Workbook) $250 NSF / UCF (returned check) $25 Amendment #6: Accreditation, Licenses, Approvals As of the start of the academic year, Antigua College International is seeking institutional accreditation through a national accreditation board; however, the college has been licensed by the Commission for Independent Education (CIE), License #4930, since 2013*. Any additional information regarding the institution may be obtained by contacting the CIE at the address and telephone number listed below: Commission for Independent Education Department of Education 325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1414 Tallahassee, Florida (888) * The English for Speakers of Other Languages certificate program is not licensed, nor under the purview of, the Commission for Independent Education. Amendment #7: Add-Drop Period and Voluntary Course Withdrawal The Drop-Add period at Antigua College International is defined as the first week of class meetings for each course start (see page 65 for the Drop Deadline Matrix). The student must notify the Education Department in writing which can be via or by submitting the official drop form completed in person at the college. Course Add: o With the Program Director s permission, a student can choose to add a course to his/her schedule within the Drop-Add period, but only if space is available in that class. A student may not add a course after the Drop-Add period. 4

5 Course Withdrawal: o Drop with Attempted Credit Reversal: A student may voluntarily withdraw from a course within the Drop-Add Period without penalty. No penalty is incurred only if s/he notifies the Education Department of the intention during the Drop-Add Period. If notification is received after the Drop-Add Period, the student is not eligible for a credit reversal. o Withdrawal without Attempted Credit Reversal: If a student fails to attend class during the Drop-Add Period without notifying the Education Department, s/he will automatically be dropped from the class with a W at the end of the Drop- Add Period, but will not receive a credit reversal. A student may voluntarily withdraw from a course after the Drop-Add Period at any point prior to the Midterm exam. However, the student must notify the Education Department of his/her intention to drop a course, in person or in writing. This student will receive a grade of W, will incur Attempted Credits, and will be financially responsible for the associated course credits. PLEASE NOTE: [i] Failure to notify the Education Department will result in a course failure. [ii] Once the student takes the midterm exam, s/he cannot withdraw. [iii] The student will not be allowed subsequent drops of the same course. Amendment #8: Home Health Aide Diploma Program Home Health Aide Home Health Aide (HHA), Diploma Program Program Description Students of the Home Health Aide program will learn to perform duties which include providing physical comfort and care for patients, nutrition, and other sustaining services for home health care recipients. The students will have 33 hours of lab to practice, demonstrate and perform procedures associated with bedside client care. Program Objectives: Upon completion of this program, The graduate will be able to demonstrate the procedures associated with bedside client care. The graduate will possess the skills and knowledge to become employed as entry level Home Health Aide, working for home health agencies and hospice care. Credential Awarded After completion of the program, the students will be awarded a Home Health Aide Diploma. Tuition and Fees Base Tuition Registration Book Fee Technology Fee Total Home Health Aide $280 $100 $120 $50 $550 5

6 Home Health Aide Diploma Program consists of: 75 clock hours (42 lecture hours and 33 lab hours) 3.75 weeks of academic instruction (less than 1 month) Catalog Addenda The student may also be responsible for any additional fees which may apply throughout the life of the program. These fees are payable at the time they become applicable. Refer to Page 17 of the catalog for a complete listing of potential additional fees. Courses are not necessarily taught in the order presented. Antigua College International reserves the right to make changes to the program to stay abreast of changing industry standards. The program courses, exams, and all materials are presented in English. Program Curriculum Course # Course Name Hours HAE 100 HIV/AIDS EDUCATION 4 CPR 100 CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION 4 HHA 100 VERBAL & WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS 6 HHA 101 LAWS & ETHICAL STANDARDS FOR HOME 4 HHA 102 HEALTH PHYSICAL AIDES COMFORT AND PATIENT SAFETY 10 HHA 103 NUTRITION 15 HHA 104 INFECTION CONTROL PROCEDURES 15 HHA 105 HOME HEALTH CARE 17 Total Hours 75 Amendment #9: Course Descriptions (Home Health Aide Program) HAE 100 HIV/AIDS Education 4 Lecture Hours This course provides the necessary information concerning HIV/AIDS and the medical worker. Students will learn the history of HIV/AIDS, procedures and protocols required for caring for HIV/AIDS patients, the pathology of the disease and the expectations, and the objectives of clinical management that are standard for HIV/AIDS patients. CPR 100 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation 1 Lecture Hour, 3 Lab Hours The skills learned in this course will help the student recognize cardiac arrest, recognize life-threatening emergencies, provide CPR, use an AED, relieve choking in a safe, timely and effective manner, ensure emergency care is on the way quickly, and help a person until EMS arrives. Students also learn to recognize the warning signs of heart attack along with AED Training. 6

7 HHA 100 Verbal & Written Communications 6 Lecture Hours This course will enhance verbal and written communication skills. Students will learn basic sentence structure and grammar for developing the ability to communicate clearly and concisely in the healthcare setting. Verbal communication will be developed through oral presentation and word enunciation. HHA 101 Laws & Ethical Standards for Home Health Aides 4 Lecture Hours In this course students will learn the laws and ethical standards that govern the activities of the Home Health Aide. Students will hold active discussion on ethical issues that are faced in the Home Health setting. HHA 102 Physical Comfort & Patient Safety 5 Lecture Hours, 5 Lab Hours In this course students will develop patient care skills, specifically in physical comfort and patient safety. Students will learn the importance of and the appropriate procedures and actions involved in creating a comfortable and safe environment for patients. HHA 103 Nutrition 10 Lecture Hours, 5 Lab Hours Protocols for patient care include nourishment, nutrition, and procedures for feeding patients. In this course students learn the importance of balanced nutrition, diabetic diets, other special needs diets, and essential nutrition principles for patients. HHA 104 Infection Control Procedures 5 Lecture Hours, 10 Lab Hours This course trains students on procedures for infection control. Students will be expected to demonstrate knowledge of OSHA guidelines, as well as skills in isolation procedures, gloving, and appropriate hand washing techniques. HHA 105 Home Health Care 7 Lecture Hours, 10 Lab Hours In this course students will become oriented to the purpose and history of home health care. Students will learn about the role of medical workers involved in home health care, particularly that of the home health aide, in the home health setting. Students will practice patient care skills and administrative skills involved in home health care. 7

8 Amendment #10: Practical Nursing (PN) Program Decryption Catalog Addenda Practical Nursing (PN), Diploma Program Program Description The purpose of this program is to prepare the student for employment as a practical nurse by providing the theoretical knowledge and clinical competence to obtain licensure and the standard of professionalism necessary for the successful practice of nursing. The college awards a certificate upon the successful completion of this Clock- Hour program. Practical Nursing is an intensive, full time program, which requires 1355 clock hours. 8

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