STUDENT
CATALOG
SPRING 2011
(March to June)
5111 Lone Tree Way
Antioch, CA 94531
925-754-2879
800-886-8651
www.passinstitute.com
NURSE ASSISTANT TRAINING PROGRAM
HOME HEALTH AIDE CERTIFICATION
EKG TECHNICIAN TRAINING
CONTINUING EDUCATION PROVIDER
CNA/HHA
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Our Mission
Our mission at PASS Institute is to prepare qualified students in the field of
healthcare services through a combination of didactic and clinical education.
Students are provided opportunities to develop skills in team building, critical
thinking, cultural sensitivity, and fosters affective growth in providing care and
responding to the needs of a diverse service population.
Admission Requirements
Refer to specific courses offered.
Our objective is to promote professional growth and life-long learning with
emphasis on ethical behavior in all aspects of the educational experience.
Our programs provide a Certificate of Completion and graduates are
prepared to sit for the examination administered by the licensing, certifying,
or registering body within their field of study.
Admission Procedure
•Applicants may drop-in at the school location from Monday – Friday
from 9:00AM-4:30PM. Applicants will need to make an appointment with
the institution’s designated staff either by phone, or email for weekend
registration or after 4:30pm on Monday thru Friday.
•Applicants will take the admission test (for NA applicants only).
•Applicants will need to register for the desired program & pay required
registration fee prior to taking admission exam.
•Applicants will be given a tour of the facility.
•Applicants will be handed admission packet and needs to complete
admission application.
•Applicants will be provided with the Student Catalog.
General Information
This institution’s application for approval to operate has not yet been
reviewed by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education.
Any questions a student may have regarding this catalog that have not been
satisfactorily answered by the institution may be directed to the Bureau for
Private Postsecondary Education at:
Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education
2535 Capitol Oaks Drive, Suite 400
Sacramento, CA 95833
Phone: (916) 431-6959
Fax: (916) 263-1897
www.bppe.ca.gov
As a prospective student, you are encouraged to review this catalog prior to
signing an enrollment agreement. You are also encouraged to review the
School Performance Fact Sheet, which must be provided to you prior to
signing an enrollment agreement.
Registration
All registration will be taken at PASS Institute located at 5111 Lone Tree
Way, Antioch, CA 94531 Monday through Friday 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
All registrations are taken on a first –come, first-serve basis. Checks should
be made payable to PASS Institute. Returned checks will be assessed a
Service Charge of $25.00. Other payments accepted are: VISA,
MASTERCARD, MONEY ORDER, and CASH.
This institution does not participate in federal and state financial aid
programs.
PASS Institute does not offer instruction in English as a Second Language.
All class session will be held at the institution’s address.
Class Size/Closure
Class size is limited. Classes may be cancelled if we do not have the
minimum 5 students. If the school cancels or discontinues a course or
educational program, the school will make a full refund of all charges (costs
paid to school). Refunds will be paid within 30 days of cancellation or
withdrawal.
Cancellation Policy
The student has the right to cancel the Enrollment Agreement and obtain a
refund by providing a written notice within 3 days from the last day of
attendance to the School Administrator or Program Director at 5111 Lone
Tree Way, Antioch, CA 94531. The student will receive a refund no later
than thirty (30) days following the date upon which the student’s withdrawal
has been determined.
 Note: Home Health Aide, EKG Technician training and CNA/HHA
Continuing Education program tuitions are nonrefundable.
Refund Policy
The student has the right to a full refund of all charges (applicable to Nurse
Assistant Training Program only) less the amount of registration fee if the
student cancels this agreement on or before the first day of instruction. A pro
rata refund will be given to the student should He or she decides to withdraw
before completing 60% of the course week. NO REFUND will be given to the
student if he or she has completed more than 60% of the course works.
THUS:
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1. If a student withdraws after completing 10% of the course, the school will
refund 90% of the amount already paid, less the $100.00 registration fee.
2. If the student withdraws after completing 25% of the course, the school
will refund 75% of the amount already paid, less the $100.00 registration fee.
3. If the student withdraws after completing 50% of the course, the school
will refund 50% of the amount already paid, less the $100.00 registration fee.
4. If the student withdraws after completing 60% of the course, the school
will refund 40% of the amount already paid, less the $100.00 registration fee.
5. If the student withdraws after completing more than 60% of the course,
NO REFUND WILL BE GIVEN TO THE STUDENT.
If the school cancels or discontinues a course or educational program, the
school will make a full refund of all charges (costs paid to school). Refunds
will be paid within 30 days of cancellation or withdrawal. Fees paid for
fingerprinting and criminal screening CANNOT be refunded to the student if
already submitted to the Department of Health Services.
Complaint Procedure
A student who has a complaint against a faculty, other school personnel, or
fellow student must observe the following procedure:
a) Student must communicate the problem to the person(s) directly
involved.
b) If no resolution or problem persists, students must report the
problem to the instructor or supervisor preferably in writing. The
recipient of the complaint shall transmit it as soon as possible to the
person authorized to resolve complaints and shall attempt to
resolve complaints related to that person's duties.
c) If still not resolved, student must forward a written copy of the
complaint to:
Portia S. Saucelo, MSN,FNP-BC or
Antonio Saucelo, BSN,RN
5111 Lone Tree Way, Antioch, CA 94531
(925) 754-2879
d) The above person shall, within 10 days of receiving the complaint,
provide the student with a written response.
e) If the Program Director and or the Program Administrator is unable to
resolve the complaint, the student may call or submit a complaint to
BPPE.
A student or any member of the public may file a complaint about
this institution with the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education
by calling (916) 431-6959 or by completing a complaint form, which
can be obtained on the bureau’s Internet Web site at
www.bppe.ca.gov .
Scholastic Regulations
ATTENDANCE
 Students must attend all classroom and clinical classes. Punctuality is
expected from each student. Considering the brevity of the training
program, each student is encouraged to observe 100 percent
attendances. There is not a room for make-up classes in very short and
intensive programs. Three absences, excused or unexcused, are
considered excessive and will result in the student’s removal from the
class. A student’s re-enrollment in subsequent classes will be
determined by the nature of the absences he or she incurred while
enrolled in previous classes. Students must pay for any make-up classes
incurred over 3 days or 24 hours.
 Violation of rules and regulations of the school will be subjected to review
by the Administration to determine appropriate disciplinary action.
Administrative determination may range from withdrawal without
prejudice to enrollment in subsequent school training programs to
expulsion and permanent exclusion from any and all school training
programs.
 Any student who decides to withdraw from training must immediately
notify the School Director. A written letter of withdrawal stating reason's)
for the decision to withdraw is required.
A leave of absence from training due to family emergencies may be granted.
Requests must be in writing stating the reason's) for the leave. Students
must understand that if the leave of absence is for more than 3 days, he/she
will be automatically dropped. Student may continue his/her training with the
next succeeding class upon prior notification and approval of the School
Director.
PERSONAL CONDUCT
o SMOKING is not allowed inside the school building or clinical site.
Anyone under the influence of drugs or alcohol WILL NOT BE
ALLOWED TO STAY IN SCHOOL OR IN THE CLINICAL SITE. Law
enforcement officers will be called should the need arise.
o Students are not allowed to receive or make telephone calls during class
or clinical hours, EXCEPT IN EMERGENCY CASES.
o Eating is not allowed during class. Beverage (except alcohol) is
acceptable. Food and drinks are not allowed in clinical area.
o Students are responsible for returning any material or instrument lent to
them immediately after completion of training.
o Students are expected to be courteous and respectful to their instructors,
administrative staff, clinical site workers, and their fellow students.
o Matters pertaining to theory and clinical practicum, such as, but not
limited to, absences, make-up tests, etc., will be resolved ONLY by the
student and Instructor, except when it involves excessive absences, in
which case, separate and specific administrative policies will be applied.
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Possession of liquor or any dangerous substance in school or at the
clinical site is absolutely prohibited. So is the carrying of firearms or any
deadly weapon. Due to the illegality of these acts, immediate notification
of law enforcement officers is required.
o Any form of dishonesty (cheating, misrepresentation, etc.) is considered
a serious offense and will be grounds for expulsion. It may also be
grounds for the denial of any request for refund of tuition fees.
o Disruptive behavior during a classroom or clinical instruction may be
grounds for expulsion (Everyone is in training to learn. A trainee who
deliberately makes unwholesome, irritatingly irrelevant and immature
comments while the teacher is explaining the lesson does not deserve a
place in the program). The instructor's) may in her or his discretion,
expel the trainee from the training program after having issued several
warnings to the trainee.
ATTIRE
o Students are expected to wear designated scrub uniform to all classes
and clinical hours.
o Each student is expected to observe basic rules personal hygiene when
coming to school or to the clinical site. AVOID USING STRONG
FRAGRANCE in class or at the clinical sites.
o Wearing of rings to any exposed part of the body during clinical rotation
is discouraged. NO ACRYLIC NAILS ALLOWED during clinicals.
GRADING STANDARDS:
A - 90-100%
B - 80-89 %
C - 75-79 %
D - 74% & below
Excellent
Very Good
Average
Fail
Transfer Out
NOTICE CONCERNING TRANSFERABILITY OF CREDITS AND
CREDENTIALS EARNED AT OUR INSTITUTION.
The transferability of credits you earn at PASS Institution is t the complete
discretion of an institution to which you may seek to transfer. Acceptance of
the certificate you earn in Nurse Assistant Training, Home Health Program or
EKG Technician is also at the complete discretion of the institution to which
you may seek to transfer.
If the certificate that you earn at this institution are not accepted at the
institution to which you seek to transfer, you may be required to repeat some
or all of your course work at the institution. For this reason you should make
certain that your attendance at this institution will meet your educational
goals. This may include contacting an institution to which you may seek to
transfer after attending PASS Institution to determine if your certificate will
transfer.
Facilities and Equipment
PASS Institute is approximately 1500 sq ft facility located at 5111 Lone Tree
Way, Antioch, CA 94509. School has 4 separate rooms-2 offices, classroom,
skills lab and a bathroom.
Classroom can sit up to 30 students and is equipped with overhead projector,
portable DVD, white erase board. Skills lab is equipped with 2 hospital beds,
a sink and overhead and counter cabinets and a white erase board.
COURSES OFFERED:
NURSING ASSISTANT TRAINING PROGRAM
Our 6-week Nursing Assistant training program provides a Certificate of
Completion and graduates are prepared to sit for the state examination
administered by state approved examiner.
The student demonstrates skills and knowledge to provide direct patient care
in long-term care settings or residential care homes with the scope of
practice of a Certified Nurse Assistant.
PASS Institute meets California Department of Health Services (DHS) Aide
and Technician Certification Section (ACTS) minimum certification
requirements of 50 hours theory and 100 hours clinical training.
Admission Requirements
 Must be 16 years of age.
 Must be able to speak, write and understands English.
 Must pass the Entrance Evaluation Examination (75%).
 Must submit a recent Physical Examination and PPD report.
Applicants should review the list of Penal Code Sections that result in
automatic denial of their certification. ATCS can approve certification for
applicants with convictions only if the applicant has obtained a Dismissal or
Certificate of Rehabilitation from the court in the county where the
conviction(s) occurred. Applicants with disqualifying convictions may send
Certificates of Rehabilitation (for felonies) or Dismissals (for misdemeanors)
with their applications. However, ATCS will not make any determinations on
self-declared convictions until it has received the applicant's complete record
from the Department of Justice (DOJ).
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PASS Institute does not offer tuition reimbursement to students
registered in the program who are denied certification due to
disqualifying convictions.
Fees, Charges and Expenses
Costs paid to school:
Registration Fee (nonrefundable) -$ 100.00
Tuition
-$ 995.00
Total paid to school
$1,095.00
Other expenses out of pocket (approximate):
Certification Exam/ARC
CPR/BLS
Books
Uniforms
Supplies (/safety belt/sphygmo/stethoscope)
Admission Requirements

Holds an active CNA certificate.
Fees, Charges and Expenses
Costs paid to school:
Registration Fee
Tuition
Total paid to school
-$
-$
-$
-$
-$
90.00
95.00
70.00
40.00
46.00
PAYMENT PLAN option: See Enrollment Agreement for details.
$ 100.00 (non-refundable, paid upon registration)
$ 495.00
$ 595.00 (non-refundable once classes start)
EKG TECHNICIAN
This comprehensive 50-contact hour program with lab, prepares students to
function as EKG Technicians. Meet the demand for cross-trained health
professionals by adding EKG skills to your résumé in less than 4 weeks.
Admission Requirements
 Must be able to speak, write and understands English
 High school diploma or GED equivalent
Full Payment OR four (4) Installment Payment.
Accepts Cash, Money order, Check, Visa, MasterCard.
You are responsible for this amount. If you get a student loan, you are
responsible for repaying the loan amount plus any interest.
Class Schedule
See attached schedule.
Textbook
The Nursing Assistant Care
The Basics 3rd Edition
Hartman Publishing and Jetta Fuzy, RN, MS
Workbook
Hartman’s Nursing Assistant Care
The Basics 3rd Edition
Hartman Publishing and Jetta Fuzy, RN, MS
HOME HEALTH AIDE CERTIFICATION
Costs paid to school:
Registration Fee
Tuition
Total paid to school
$ 100.00 (non-refundable, paid upon registration)
$ 495.00
$ 595.00 (nonrefundable once classes starts)
Other expenses out of pocket (approximate):
Textbook
$ 85.00
Uniform
$ 40.00
CONTINUING EDUCATION PROVIDER FOR CNA/HHA
Provides up to 48 hours of continuing education credits.
Admission Requirementts:

Must have a valid active CNA certificate.
Fees, Charges and Expenses:
 $9.00/hour includes handouts/workbooks
The Home Health Aide program is a forty (40) hour, 1-2 weeks certified
course. It is designed to better equip CNAs with knowledge and skills that
would enable them to provide better nursing care to patients in their homes.
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Faculty
Portia S. Saucelo, RN, BSN, MSN, FNP, APRN-BC.
Postgraduate—Master of Science in Nursing-Family Nurse Practitioner
certificate, Holy Names University, Oakland, CA, 2000; APRN-Board
Certified, American Nurses Credentialing Center, 2002; Director of Staff
Development/Instructor certificate, 2006; Instructor certificate, Bureau for
Private Postsecondary & Vocational Education, CA, 1/2007;
Graduate- Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Velez College, Philippines, 1992;
Nurse Practitioner, Veteran’s Affairs Center for Rehabilitation & Extended
care, 2002-Present; Continuing Care Coordinator, Kaiser Permanente,
Walnut Creek, 2006-2007; LVN Instructor, Healthcare Career College of
California 2007-Present; Nurse Practitioner, Planned Parenthood, Stockton,
2001-2002; Advanced Level Staff Nurse/Relief Charge Nurse Nurse/Quality
Assurance RN, Contra Costa Regional Medical Center, Martinez, 1995-2002;
Clinical Experience in convalescent, long-term care facilities 1993-1997.
Antonio A. Saucelo, RN, BSN.
Graduate-Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Santo Tomas University,
Philippines, 1992; Director of Staff Development/Instructor certificate, 2006;
Instructor certificate, Bureau for Private Postsecondary & Vocational
Education, CA, 1/2007; BLS Instructor, AHA, 2005; Staff Nurse, ICU, Kaiser
Permanente, Walnut Creek, 1992-Present; LVN Clinical Instructor,
Healthcare Career College of California, 2007-Present.
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