ADVANCED CARE TRAINING
FOR HEALTHCARE
PROFESSIONALS
Course Catalog 2013-2014 Fall & Winter
18211 Plymouth Road
Detroit Michigan, 48228
855-238-7823
www.advancedcaretrain.com
We Train
Professionals!!
Welcome to
Advanced Care Training for Healthcare Professionals
Training Site:
New Providence Baptist Church
18211 Plymouth Road
Detroit MI, 48228
Website: www.advancedcaretrain.com
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Ownership
This school is owned by Advanced Care Training for Healthcare Professionals, LLC under the direction of Lakeisha M. Jennings RN
Administration
Lakeisha M. Jennings RN, School Director/Administrator
Ayannah Joi Cleary, School Secretary
Instructors
Lakeisha M. Jennings, RN, Primary Instructor, Lab and Clinical Instructor
Linda C. Lewis, RN, Delegated Instructor for Lab and Clinical
Pamela M. Jones, RN, NP, Delegated Instructor for Lab and Clinical
Cindy Kelly, LPN, Delegated Instructor for Lab and Clinical
Staff Name
Status
Degree
Education
License
Experience
Lakeisha Jennings
FT
ADN
Henry Ford
Community
College of
Nursing,
Eastern
Michigan
University
RN
Long Term Care,
Medical Surgical
Nursing,
Geriatrics/Neuro
10+ Years
Linda Lewis
Per
Diem
BSN
RN
Long Term Care,
Homecare,
Oncology, Medical
Surgical Nursing
40+ years
Pamela M. Jones
Per
Diem
BSN, MSN,
Nurse
Practitioner
RN, NP
Long Term care,
Medical Surgical
Nursing
20+ years
Delegated
Instructor for
Classroom, Lab
and Clinical
Cindy Kelly
Per
Diem
Diploma
University
Detroit Mercy
School of
Nursing
School of
Nursing
Michigan
State
University,
Central
Michigan
University
JTPA
Nursing
Instructor
Expectations
Oversee
Classroom
Instruction,
Clinical and Lab
Assessments,
Primary
Instructor, CPR
Instructor
Delegated
Instructor for
Classroom ,Lab
and Clinical, CPR
Instructor
LPN
Long Term care,
Home Health care
Delegated
Instructor Lab
Faculty
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Programs/Classes:
Nurse Aide Training Program (NAS 100)
75 Clock Hours Tuition: $600.00
This course is designed to provide the student with the knowledge and skills necessary to perform basic
health care services. It prepares the student to function in the role of a Nurse Assistant under the
supervision of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse. This course was designed to meet the
curriculum requirements of the Michigan Department of Community Health. Satisfactory completion of
the course makes the student eligible to take the State certification examination. Students must
successfully complete 75 hours of theory, lab practice and clinical practicum. Student will also learn
proper interviewing skills; resume writing, CPR and First Aid. CPR is included in the above stated tuition.
Students are responsible for the cost of supplies (pen, notebook), and uniforms.
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers Class (BLS)
Tuition: $50.00
This class is designed for licensed or non-licensed health care professionals such as physicians, nurses,
EMT, and First Responders. This class requires skills and written exam to receive BLS provider
certification card. Class time ranges from 4 hours. This class will be included in the Nurse Aide Training
Program.
Work Skills Training :
Tuition: no charge
This class will give students basic information and understanding of Resume writing, online job
applications, how to dress for interviews, and interviewing skills.
Enrollment Dates for 2013-2014 Nursing Assistant Program:
October 7-23, 2013
March 31-April 16, 2014
October 6-22, 2014
November 4-20, 2013
April 28-May 14, 2014
November 3-19, 2014
December 2-18, 2013
June 2-18, 2014
December 1-17, 2014
January 6-22, 2014
July 7-23, 2014
February 3-19, 2014
August 4-20, 2014
March 3-19, 2014
September 8-24, 2014
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Enrollment:
Classes are taught in units; therefore enrollment is continuous.
Enrollment Requirements:
Students should have a high school diploma or GED. Students under the age of 18 must have the signed
permission of a parent or legal guardian. Each student must present a valid Michigan identification and
must pass a criminal background check. Students are required to have TB skin testing with a negative
reading and/or chest x ray if indicated. It is also strongly recommended for students to complete a
Hepatitis B vaccination series before clinical rotation.
Tuition/Fees:
Total cost of the Nurse Aide Training Program is $600.00 which includes registration fee. A registration/
non-refundable processing fee of $300.00 are due at time of registration, which is included in the total
tuition cost. Classes are on a first come, first serve basis, and the registration fee is required to reserve
your seat. Full tuition is due no later than the Friday before clinical practicum. Payments must be made
on Monday mornings before the start of class, if no payments made, students will not be allowed to
attend class. Payments can be made by VISA, Master Card, Money Orders, Cashier’s Check. No cash will
be accepted. For payment plans please visit school office.
Student Fees:
Students are responsible for purchasing, uniforms, supplies (notebook, pencils, pens, stopwatch), and
State exam fees. *See course syllabus for information on purchasing books, uniforms and State testing
fees.*
Calendar:
The school will be closed on legal holidays that may fall on a weekday: New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day,
Good Friday, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving and the following
day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
School Hours:
Monday-Friday 8am-4:00pm Day Classes (3 weeks)
Monday-Friday 4pm-9pm Evening Classes (3 Weeks)
Closed Weekends & Holidays
Office Hours:
Monday-Friday 10:00am-4:00pm by Appointment only
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TB Testing:
TB skin test is required before any student can begin any clinical rotation. Results must be negative
and/or confirmed by a chest x ray. TB testing can be done at a primary care physician office or local
Health Department. Students must bring documentation before the first day of class no later than the
week before clinical rotation. This is required for clinical at long term care facilities.
Hepatitis B Vaccine:
It is strongly recommended for students to complete (or in the process of completing) the Hepatitis B
vaccination series before clinical rotation. Hepatitis B vaccine can be obtained by primary care physician
office or local Health Department. Students are responsible for the cost of all testing and vaccines.
Criminal Background Check:
Students who are accepted into the Nurse Aide program must pass a criminal background check. In
some cases, clinical sites require this documentation in order to start the clinical practicum in approved
long term care facilities. Any student with history of abuse or neglect towards patients/residents, or
have certain felony convictions may not be able to obtain employment at long term care facilities.
Students are responsible for the cost of criminal background check and/ or fingerprinting. The cost for
Criminal Background is $10.00.
Credit Allowed from Previous Education and Training: No credit will be allowed or accepted from
previous education or training.
Attendance Policy:
Class lecture, lab and clinical attendance are Mandatory. Class attendance is from beginning to end of
class, and full positive participation is expected. Students are allowed one excused absence during the
course of class lecture. In order for the absence to be deemed excused, students must provide
supported documentation such as a letter from physician verifying illness or other health matters. If
there is more than one absence, the student must complete the program during the next class session if
space is available. If unable to attend next session, tuition will not be refunded, and students will be
responsible for full tuition and fees for the next class session attended.
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Clinical Practicum Attendance:
Clinical attendance is Mandatory. If a student is absent during clinical, that student will not receive a
certificate of completion and must repeat the entire clinical practicum during the next class session, if
space is available. During that time students have 45 days to complete the program with no additional
fees. If student unable to complete Clinical Practicum during the 45 day period, students must complete
the entire program. Students must readmit the program as a new student and is responsible for Full
tuition.
Tardiness:
Students are considered late if he or she arrives 5 minutes after class starts. Students are allowed to be
tardy twice, three or more times are considered an absence and students are responsible for make-up
work and missed assignments. If testing, students are asked to remain outside the classroom until
testing is over if he or she is tardy to class. Students should not be tardy to clinical, NO EXCEPTIONS!
Inclement Weather:
In an event of severe weather conditions, class may have to be cancelled. Students will be called and or
emailed in such situations. Tardiness during severe weather conditions will be taken into consideration.
Make-up Work policy:
If students are absent from class/lecture, the student will be required to make up all missed assignments
and or test the next day of class attendance. Any lab time that is missed students must make up this
time for it is mandatory to complete a certain amount of lab hours to receive a certificate of completion.
There is no make-up work for clinical practicum, students must complete clinical during another session
within 45 days.
Cancellation/Withdraw Policy:
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Advanced care Training holds the right to cancel classes for any program due to low enrollment or any
other circumstances. Students who are affected by cancellation will be given the option to attend
another session. All tuition and fees paid by the applicant shall be refunded if requested within three
business days after signing a contract with the school. The tuition and fees paid by the applicant shall be
refunded if the applicant is rejected by the school for enrollment. An application fee of not more than
$25.00 may be retained by the school if the application is denied. All refunds shall be returned within 30
days. Students who withdraw from the program within three business days of signed contract are
subject to full refund except $25.00 application fee. *see refund policy for students who withdraw after
three days of signed contract.
Leave of Absence Policy:
If a student must take a leave of absence during the course of the training program will be allowed to reenter during the next class sessions if space is available. There will be no additional fees. All outstanding
balances must be paid prior to re-entry. Students have 45 calendar days to re-enter and complete the
course, or all prior tuition and fees will be forfeited and students must reapply as a new student.
Students must provide a written documentation for leave of absence in order to be considered for
future sessions.
Suspensions/Reinstatement policy:
Students are not granted suspensions. If students cannot follow rules and regulations of the program,
the student will be terminated from the program. Students can appeal the decision of termination under
the guidelines of the appeal/grievance process. Students may apply for re- admission however,
acceptance is not guaranteed. A student, who was terminated from any program and is approved for
reinstatement, must re-enter the program within 45 days, with all balances paid. If students fail to
reapply within the 45 day period, he or she will have to enroll as a new student and pay all tuition and
fees associated with the program.
Refund Policy:
The tuition and fees paid by the applicant shall be refunded if the applicant is rejected by the school
before enrollment. Examples of rejection may be but not limited to criminal history, or rejection from
previous training programs. An application fee of not more than $25.00 may be retained by the school if
the application is denied. All tuition and fees paid by the applicant shall be refunded if requested within
three business days after signing a contract with the school. All tuition and fees paid by the applicant
shall be refunded within 30 days. Once the three business days have elapsed after student signed
contract, the following policy becomes effective:
Three Day Cancellation: An applicant who provides written notice of cancellation within three business
days (excludes Weekend & Holidays), of executing the enrollment agreement is entitled to a refund of
all monies paid except $25.00 of application fee
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After Three Day Cancellation: Students who withdraw after the third business day will not receive any
refund; however students may apply funds to future sessions within 45 calendar days. If students fail to
enroll in future sessions all monies will be forfeited by the school.
Grading Systems and Reentrance conditions:
Advanced Care Training uses a percentage grading system. Students must pass all exams with a 75% or
higher and pass the lab and clinical practicum with 100% accuracy in order to successfully complete the
Nurse Aide Training Program. Students will be evaluated for Lab and Clinical using the Student
Achievement Record. Student assignments are evaluated weekly. If a student is having trouble in an
area, additional help is available. If class work is not completed, the student risks termination and may
only be readmitted upon the director’s approval. Once class work and test have been completed, a
certification test is available for each program. There will be three (3) 50 question exams which includes
final exam, and two (2) quizzes. All exams/quizzes are multiple choice, fill in the blanks, true and false
and essay style questions. The grading scale is as follows:
100-90%
A
89-90%
B
79-75%
C
Below 75 % D
Program Failure:
If a student fails the Nurse Aide program may have a chance to re-enroll in another session. Before reenrollment students must meet with instructor and school administrator to evaluate student academic
history, attendance, lab and clinical practicum. Students are not guaranteed re-enrollment. If students
are accepted, students may enter the program as a new student and pay required tuition/fees.
Graduation Requirements:
Students must have an overall score of 75% or higher to successfully complete the Nurse Aide Training
Program and complete a total of 75 clock hours for theory, lab and clinical with 100% accuracy for lab
practice and clinical practicum. Students must have a thorough understanding of the class and complete
all course work before a certificate is given. At the end of the program students will receive a certificate
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of completion from Advanced Care Training and will be eligible to sit for the Michigan Nurse Aide
Certification Exam.
Rules of Student Conduct and Conditions for Probation or Dismissal:
Students are required to conduct themselves in an adult manner at all times during class, lab and
clinical. Students are expected to exhibit characteristics of professionalism, punctuality, and reliability at
all times. Training will take place on the premises of New Providence Baptist Church, and students are
expected to follow rules and regulations of the church as well as rules and policies put in place by
Advanced Care Training.
Smoking/Drugs/Alcohol: Smoking is prohibited on school grounds or on the premises of New Providence
Baptist Church. If a student appears to be intoxicated or impaired due to the use of drugs or alcohol,
immediate termination from the program will take place.
Cell Phones: Cell phones are to be kept on vibrate, and should be answered during break times. We at
Advanced Care understand if a student must answer an emergency call during class time. No cell phones
will be allowed during clinical.
Visitors: Students are not allowed to bring guest or children to the school for any reason during class, lab
or clinical sessions.
Weapons/Violence/Profanity: Students who bring weapons of any kind on school/church property, who
intentional hurt, harm or threaten a student / staff or use profanity towards students/faculty will
immediately be terminated from the program and dismissed from school property.
Sexual Harassment: Our goal at Advanced Care Training is to maintain a safe and comfortable
environment for our students. Any student who makes sexual advances, request sexual favors, engage
in inappropriate touching or use force of coercion will immediately be terminated from the program.
Cheating: Cheating is prohibited. Students who copy examinations and distribute to other students for
improvement of grades will be dismissed from the program.
Dress Code/Uniform: Students are required to dress professionally at all times. No extreme hair color,
make up or nail colors are accepted. Females must keep nails cut low with neutral color. Hair is to be
neat at all times. Tattoos must be covered. Body piercings of any kind must be removed prior to class.
Students are encouraged to not wear jewelry, or heavy perfumes. Clothes are to be neat,
ironed/pressed, clean and of perfect fit. Spandex, tank tops, hats, or open toe shoes are not to be worn.
Students are required to wear Navy Blue scrub top and pant with white lab coat if needed. White scrub
shoes are also required. Students must wear identification badges at all times. Badges are issued during
enrollment process.
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Grievance Policy: If a student disagrees with a decision or action taken by an instructor may submit
their disagreement by email to: ljennings@advancedcaretrain.com within two days of occurrence. A
meeting may be scheduled if necessary. If the grievant fails to attend the meeting then the original
action or decision will remain in effect. Students must first follow chain and command and speak with
instructor to resolve any issues. If there is no resolution students may speak with school administrator.
The final decision will be given to the grievant in writing with in seven (7) business days. Students who
wish to file a complaint with the State of Michigan may do so at www.michiganps.net.
Description of Facilities:
Advanced Care Training is located inside of New Providence Baptist Church of Detroit. Lectures will be
held in an appropriate class room setting with adequate lighting and temperature. Laboratory practice
will take place inside of the Medical Ministry room located inside of New Providence Baptist Church. The
Medical Ministry room is equipped with hospital beds, cabinets stocked with personal care supplies,
durable medical equipment, full body manikins, and sinks. Students are asked to park in the parking lot
close to Plymouth Road for class. Students must sign in at the beginning and end of class.
Break times will be 12-12:45pm daily with two (2) 15 minute breaks. Rest rooms for student use are also
located on the second floor with classrooms.
Equipment Furnished:
The student must bring pens, pencil and a notebook to class. Advanced Care will provide equipment for
training purposes such as, training stethoscopes, blood pressure cuffs, durable medical equipment
(beds, wheelchairs, walkers, commodes,) manikins, and personal care supplies.
Clinical Practicum:
Clinical times are from 7am-3pm, Monday- Wednesday. Students are responsible for transportation to
and from clinical site. Students will not be paid during clinical rotation. Uniforms must be worn during
clinical rotation.
Special Needs Students:
Advanced Care Training for Healthcare Professionals is committed to providing equal access to all
persons with disabilities. Our goal is to make learning comfortable and achievable to all. All applicants
who have documented proof of physical or learning disability, or medical condition that may affect
learning are asked to identify themselves during application/enrollment process. Students with special
needs/ disabilities will meet with program administrator so that special services/accommodations can
be provided. Students must have a High School diploma or GED upon enrollment to the program and
able to perform all physical acts and skills listed in the Nursing Assistant Curriculum establish by the
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Michigan Model for Nurse Aide Training. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits
discrimination against people with disabilities. For more information on ADA students may call the ADA
information hotline at 800-514-0301 or visit www.ada.gov
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