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Classroom Policies:
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The student must maintain a 2.5 grade point average in order to be eligible for internship.
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A skills checklist will be used to show competency regarding the performance of clinical
procedures
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Clinical skills will be demonstrated to the instructor via Skype. Links have been placed in the
course to assist students in preparing for the demonstration. Students are expected to practice
each skill until they are comfortable.
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Students are encouraged to use the premium website. The access code for the website can be
found in the front of each new textbook.
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Students will be required to purchase a web cam and download Skype. This is the method the
instructor will use to observe the student performing the required clinical skills.
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The student will not be allowed to start/continue/complete internship if they receive a failing
grade in the course.
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Any unprofessional conduct by the student may result in dismissal from the course.
Student Email Policy:
Dakota College at Bottineau is increasingly dependent upon email as an official
form of communication. A student’s campus-‐assigned email address will be the only one recognized by
the campus for official mailings. The liability for missing or not acting upon important information
conveyed via campus email rests with the student.
Course Evaluation Method:
Final grades are based on the total number of points received for the
course.
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There are several exams throughout the course.
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Each exam will generally be 40-‐50 questions.
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Clinical skills practice and return demonstrations via videoconference (Skype) are required and
will receive a pass or fail grade.
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All students need to pass the didactic portion of the course as well as receive a “pass” in the
demonstration of clinical skills in order to receive a passing grade for the course.
Grading Scale:
A (94% -‐ 100%)
B (85% -‐ 93%)
C (75% -‐ 84%)
D (65% -‐ 74%)
F (0% -‐ 64%)
Academic Integrity:
All students are expected to adhere to the highest standards of academic
integrity. Students must complete all work themselves. Cheating or plagiarism is a serious offense and
is subject to disciplinary action by the instructor and the college administration. Please see campus
policies online. All references used must be properly cited.
Disabilities and Special Needs:
If you have a disability for which you need accommodations, you are
encouraged to contact your instructor and the Learning Center (701-‐228-‐5479 or 1-‐888-‐918-‐5623) to
request disability support services as early as possible.