NLU_PA_Program_Clinical_Handbook 10-30-26 (002)

Table of Contents INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................ 5 MISSION STATEMENT ................................................................................................... 5 PROGRAM VISION ......................................................................................................... 5 NLU PA PROGRAM FACULTY/STAFF CONTACT INFORMATION ........................................... 6 CLINICAL ROTATION PRECEPTOR CONTACT INFORMATION............................................... 7 CLINICAL ROTATION CALENDAR....................................................................................... 7 NLU PA PROGRAM CLINICAL YEAR GENERAL POLICIES.................................................... 9 Second Year Academic Standing and Performance Requirements ................................. 9 Evaluation of Students / Grading Scale ........................................................................10 Academic Integrity ...................................................................................................... 10 Standards of Professionalism ...................................................................................... 10 Student Records.......................................................................................................... 13 Access to Support Services ......................................................................................... 13 Student Academic Progression and Remediation ......................................................... 13 Deceleration ................................................................................................................ 14 Student Progress Committee....................................................................................... 14 Student Grievance Procedure ...................................................................................... 14 Incomplete Grade (“I”) Policy ......................................................................................... 15 Leave of Absence (LOA) Policy ..................................................................................... 15 Academic Honesty Policy and Ethical Behavior on Rotations Policy .............................. 16 Academic Concern/Probation Policy ............................................................................ 17 Attendance Policy........................................................................................................ 19 Student Employment Policy ......................................................................................... 21 Communication Policy ................................................................................................ 22 Criminal Background Checks & Drug Screen Requirements ......................................... 23 Dress Code and Identification Policy ........................................................................... 24 Occupational Exposure, Injury, Illness, and Incident Reporting Policy........................... 25 Important Phone Numbers.......................................................................................... 26 On-Call Responsibilities and Duty Hours ...................................................................... 26