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LICENSING
Licensed by the Commission on Higher Education, 1333 Main Street, Suite 200, Columbia, SC 29201, Telephone (803) 737-2260.
(Licensure indicates only that minimum standards have been met; it is not an endorsement or guarantee of quality.)
OWNERSHIP
Arrhythmia Technologies Institute, Inc. is a non-profit corporation formed under the laws of the State of Florida and registered as such in the State of South Carolina. The governing body is the Board of Directors consisting of: Mark W. Sweesy, Richard C. Forney, and James Holland. The corporation officers include the President/Treasurer (Mark W. Sweesy), Vice President/Secretary (James Holland).
PROGRAM DIRECTORS
Educational Director: Mark W. Sweesy, BS, RCPT, FHRS
Testamur, NASPExAM/AP/EP
Associate Member, NASPE
RCPT, Fairfax Hospital
BS, Geneva College, 1977
Technical Director: James Holland, MS
Testamur, NASPExAM/AP
Associate Member, NASPE
MS, Nova Southeastern University
BS, University of North Carolina
School Advisor: Richard C. Forney, PhD.
Testmur, NASPExAM/AP
Member, NASPE
MS, Clemson University
PhD, Clemson University
Clinical Coordinator: Gunnar Anderson, BS
Testmur, NASPExAM/AP
BS, Florida State University, 1993
Medical Advisor: Jay Gaucher, MD, FACC
Cardiologist with Carolina Cardiology Consultants
M.D. Medical College of Virginia
Academic Advisor: Joseph Souza, MD, FACC
Electrophysiologist with Asheville Cardiology Associates
Clinical Advisor: David Rodak, MD, FACC
Electrophysiologist with Cardiology Consultants in Spartanburg
New Technology Advisor: Angel Leon, MD, FACC
Assistant Professor of Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine
DONATIONS
As a not-for-profit organization seeking to equip the most comprehensively-educated cardiac device professionals possible, we welcome your assistance. Your gifts will help us continue to train vital professionals as well as expand our program to include even more aspects of device management training - skills which could be used to enhance your quality of life, or that of a loved one.
Corporate and individual donations are welcomed. All gifts are tax-deductible as the school is defined by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) organization. In addition to monetary gifts, the rapid expansion of the Arrhythmia Technologies Institute has left us in need of some specific physical items. Please contact us for further information.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
Attendance
Students are expected to be at the school during regular school hours. Missing class without prior approval from the appropriate instructor are considered unexcused absences. After one unexcused absence, the student is counseled by a Program Director and placed on probation. Should the student have another unexcused absence while on probation, the student is counseled by a Program Director and at the director's discretion may be dismissed from the program.
Tardiness
A student arriving after attendance has been taken is considered late and will be marked absent unless the instructor considers the reason legitimate. All class time missed in excess of fifteen (15) minutes must be made up by the student prior to graduation.
Makeup Work
Students are expected to makeup work missed due to absences, tardiness, and clinical training. Tests to be made up will be taken at the earliest possible convenience of the instructor but no later than one week after the original test date. Reports or homework assignments will be due the first day the student returns to school.
Conduct
Students are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times. Inappropriate language, possession of alcohol or unprescribed drugs, and disrespectful behavior are considered unsatisfactory behavior and are grounds for dismissal. A student whose conduct is detrimental to the school, staff or other students will be dismissed from the program. Theft of property from the school, affiliated institutions or other students is grounds for immediate dismissal. Patient information and confidentiality is mandatory and breach of this trust is cause for immediate dismissal. Cheating on a test is cause for immediate dismissal.
Appropriate dress is required for school attendance. Blue jeans, T-shirts, shorts, tank tops, halter tops, etc., are not permitted. Students should present a professional appearance at all times while in school.
Probation
A student who does not adhere to the attendance policy will be placed on probation for thirty (30) days. Should the student have an unexcused absence while on probation, they will be counseled by a Program Director. At the discretion of a Program Director, the student may be dismissed from the program.
If, at any time, a student fails to meet the required standards of performance and competency for academic or clinical work, the school will notify the student. A Program Director will counsel the student. Should the school official's determination be that the student cannot complete the school program satisfactorily, the student will be dismissed from the school program and refunds will be made according to the school policy.
Training Interruptions and Dismissal
A student is not dismissed from the program for failure to learn the required skills. A student who has not successfully completed the examinations at the end of each course is encouraged to attend additional tutoring sessions. A retest on the class material is permitted within a reasonable period of time as determined by the instructor. If the student fails the retest, they will be counseled by a Program Director as to the advisability of continuing in the program since a Certificate of Completion may not be awarded due to inadequate skills.
Leaves of Absence
A student may be granted a leave of absence, limited to 60 days, by a Program Director. A request for the leave of absence must be in writing with the expected date of return specified. If the student does not return to the school program within 60 days, the student will be dismissed from the program and a refund granted according to the Refund Policy.
Reentry
A student who has withdrawn or been dismissed from the program and desires to reenter the program must notify the school and follow the admission procedures. A student who was dismissed from the program for any reason must interview with a Program Director and show cause why he/she should be reinstated. The decision of the Program Director is final.
Withdrawal from the School Program
A student may withdraw from the school program at any time by notifying the school in writing of this decision. The student's enrollment agreement will then be terminated and a refund will be granted according to the Refund Policy.
Student Complaints
Student complaints should be brought to the attention of a Program Director. The Program Director(s) will then discuss the complaint(s) with the appropriate parties and a suitable resolution will be sought. A written record of the disposition of the complaint will be kept on file by the school.
Unresolved complaints will be submitted in writing to the Board of Directors. A formal hearing will be initiated involving all parties with a final discussion and resolution.
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