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SCHOOL CATALOG
2020-2021
Jacksonville, Florida | Effective November 17, 2020Table of Contents CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK................................................ 10
DRUG SCREENING .................................................................. 10
DISCLOSURE CONCERNING ARBITRATION AND CLASS ACTION WAIVER
TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................1 ........................................................................................... 10
ARTICULATION PARTNERSHIPS FOR CONCORDE ............................ 11
HISTORY OF THE SCHOOLS ..........................................................4
VETERANS ADMINISTRATION STUDENTS...................................... 11
LOCATIONS & CONTACT INFORMATION ........................................4
STATEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION ........................................ 11
OUR MISSION STATEMENT .........................................................4
Values ..............................................................................4 PROGRAMS OF STUDY ........................................................ 12
GOVERNING BODY ....................................................................4 Cardiovascular Sonography .......................................... 12
ACCREDITATIONS, APPROVALS & MEMBERSHIPS ............................4 Dental Assistant ............................................................ 13
Institutional Accreditations .............................................4 Certification for Dental Radiographers ......................... 15
Programmatic Accreditations .........................................4 Expanded Duties for Dental Auxiliary Personnel ........... 16
CAMPUS FACILITIES ...................................................................5 Diagnostic Medical Sonography ................................... 17
GENERAL FACILITIES ..................................................................5 Medical Assistant .......................................................... 18
EQUIPMENT ............................................................................5 Medical Office Administration ...................................... 20
Cardiovascular Sonography Program ..............................5 Nursing .......................................................................... 23
Dental Assistant Program ...............................................5 Physical Therapist Assistant .......................................... 25
Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program .......................6 Practical Nursing ........................................................... 27
Medical Assistant Program .............................................6 Respiratory Therapy ...................................................... 29
Medical Office Administration Program..........................6 Surgical Technologist .................................................... 30
Nursing Programs............................................................6
Physical Therapist Assistant Program .............................6 FINANCIAL INFORMATION.................................................. 33
Respiratory Therapy Program .........................................6 FINANCING REQUIREMENTS ..................................................... 33
Surgical Technologist Program........................................6 CANCELLATION & REFUND ....................................................... 33
Audiovisual Aids ..............................................................6 Student’s Right to Cancel .............................................. 33
ADMISSIONS ........................................................................7 Student’s Right to Withdraw......................................... 33
Refund Policy.................................................................. 33
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS ........................................................7 Refund Calculation ........................................................ 33
General Admissions Requirements ..................................7 Student Notifications Regarding Withdrawal and
Social Security Number....................................................7 Refunds ......................................................................... 33
Foreign Students..............................................................7 FINANCIAL AID OFFICE ............................................................ 34
Foreign Transcripts ..........................................................7 Student Responsibilities ................................................ 34
Document Integrity .........................................................7 FINANCIAL AID....................................................................... 34
Personal Interview ...........................................................7 Federal Pell Grant ......................................................... 34
Acceptance by the School ................................................8 Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant
Student Orientation.........................................................8 (FSEOG) ......................................................................... 34
Waitlists ..........................................................................8 Federal Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans ................. 34
Alternates ........................................................................8 Federal Parent Loans for Undergraduate Students (PLUS)
Retesting for Waitlist Students........................................8 ...................................................................................... 34
Distance Education ..........................................................8 Default .......................................................................... 34
ENTRANCE ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS ......................................8 Florida Bright Futures Scholarships ............................... 34
Clinical Programs .............................................................8 Florida Student Assistance Grant Program ................... 34
Core Programs .................................................................9 Alternative Financing .................................................... 34
Cardiovascular Sonography.............................................9 Other Aid ....................................................................... 34
Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program .......................9 Veterans Administration Students ................................ 34
Nursing Program .............................................................9 Partnership Agreements ............................................... 35
PROGRAM-SPECIFIC SELECTIVE ADMISSIONS CRITERIA .....................9 Scholarships .................................................................. 35
READMISSION ..........................................................................9 EDUCATION COSTS ................................................................. 36
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1RETURN OF TITLE IV FUNDS POLICY ...........................................36 Withdrawal for Violation of School Policy..................... 43
REFUND PROCEDURES FOR NON-TITLE IV FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE ...37 Course Drop/Add Policy ................................................ 43
Course Withdrawal Policy ............................................. 44
STUDENT INFORMATION & AFFAIRS ..................................38
PROGRAM CHANGES ............................................................... 44
ANNUAL SECURITY REPORT ......................................................38 PROGRAM MONITORING ......................................................... 44
CANCELED CLASS POLICY..........................................................38 DRESS CODE ......................................................................... 44
GRADUATE EMPLOYMENT ........................................................38 LICENSURE PAYMENT POLICY .................................................... 44
DRUG & ALCOHOL ABUSE POLICY..............................................38
DISTANCE EDUCATION/ONLINE.......................................... 46
Health Risks ...................................................................38
Counseling, Treatment, or Rehabilitation Programs .....38 ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS................................................... 46
Penalties ........................................................................38 LEARNING ACTIVITIES .............................................................. 46
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS ..........................................................39 FACULTY/STUDENT INTERACTION & ACADEMIC ADVISING.............. 47
GENERAL INFORMATION ..........................................................39 STUDENT SERVICES ................................................................. 47
Accessibility for Disabilities ...........................................39 LEARNING RESOURCES ............................................................ 47
Cellular Phones ..............................................................39 LEARNING OUTCOMES ............................................................ 47
Commencement Ceremonies.........................................39 GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS .................................................. 47
Community Activities.....................................................39 HEALTH SCREENS ................................................................... 47
Customized Training ......................................................39 UNIFORMS ............................................................................ 47
Day Care Services ..........................................................39
ACADEMIC STANDARDS ..................................................... 48
Eating & Smoking ..........................................................39
Emergency Telephone Numbers ....................................39 ATTENDANCE POLICY .............................................................. 48
Institutional Information Dissemination .......................39 General.......................................................................... 48
Insurance .......................................................................40 Excessive Absences........................................................ 48
International Student Services ......................................40 Attendance Warning ..................................................... 48
Language of Instruction ................................................40 Attendance Probation ................................................... 48
Lost Books & Supplies ....................................................40 Externship Courses ........................................................ 48
Maximum Class Size ......................................................40 Clinical Classes .............................................................. 48
Parking ..........................................................................40 Online Courses and Programs ....................................... 48
Personal Belongings ......................................................40 MAKE-UP WORK ................................................................... 48
Personal Data Changes .................................................40 MARITAL, PARENTAL AND MILITARY LEAVE STATUSES .................. 48
Refresher Training .........................................................40 CAMPUS SAFETY POLICY .......................................................... 49
Student Affairs...............................................................40 STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT ................................................... 49
Student Housing ............................................................40 Student Code of Conduct Offenses ................................ 50
Student Injuries .............................................................40 NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY.................................................. 50
STUDENT COMPLAINT & GRIEVANCE POLICY................................40 Sexual Harassment........................................................ 51
STUDENT GUIDANCE & ADVISING ..............................................41 Sexual Offender Registry ............................................... 51
CHANGES ..............................................................................41 Racial, Religious, or National Origin Harassment ......... 51
How to Report Instances of Discrimination or
ACADEMIC INFORMATION .................................................42
Harassment ................................................................... 51
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE/EXTERNSHIP ............................................42 Concorde’s Commitment to No Discrimination or
CRITERIA FOR ASSESSING STUDENT PERFORMANCE WHILE ON Harassment Policy......................................................... 51
EXTERNSHIP...........................................................................42 SEX DISCRIMINATION AND HARASSMENT PROHIBITION—TITLE IX
STUDENT RECORDS .................................................................43 POLICY ................................................................................. 51
RECORDS ON HOLD .................................................................43 SEX DISCRIMINATION AND HARASSMENT PROHIBITION PROCEDURES—
ACADEMIC UNITS OF CREDIT.....................................................43 TITLE IX PROCEDURES, INCLUDING GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES.......... 52
FINANCIAL AID UNITS OF CREDIT ...............................................43 STUDENT COMPUTER NETWORK AND INTERNET CONDUCT ............. 58
MEASURE OF PROGRAM DURATION ...........................................43 CONFIDENTIALITY STATEMENT .................................................. 59
WITHDRAWAL POLICY .............................................................43 GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS .................................................. 59
Student-Initiated Withdrawal .......................................43 FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT ......................... 59
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2Student Rights Under FERPA .........................................59 Externship Schedules ..................................................... 84
Concorde Rights Under FERPA.......................................59 Hours of Operation ....................................................... 84
Release of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) ......60 Cardiovascular Sonography 2020 ................................. 85
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES POLICY .........................................61 Cardiovascular Sonography 2021 ................................. 85
Procedures for Requesting Academic Adjustment and/or Medical Assistant 2019 ................................................. 85
Auxiliary Aid: .................................................................61 Medical Assistant 2020 ................................................. 85
Grievance Procedure Regarding Students With Dental Assistant & Medical Office Administration 2019
Disabilities .....................................................................61 ...................................................................................... 86
OFFICIAL LETTER GRADING SCALE ..............................................62 Dental Assistant & Medical Office Administration 2020
General Education Courses............................................62 ...................................................................................... 86
Pass/Fail Courses ...........................................................62 Diagnostic Medical Sonography 2019........................... 86
Nonclinical Program Content Courses ...........................62 Diagnostic Medical Sonography 2020........................... 86
Clinical Program Content Courses .................................63 Diagnostic Medical Sonography 2021........................... 87
Nursing Program Content Courses ................................63 Physical Therapist Assistant 2019 ................................. 87
SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS POLICY ...............................63 Physical Therapy Assistant 2020 ................................... 87
Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) ......................63 Physical Therapy Assistant 2021 ................................... 87
Rate of Progress (ROP) ..................................................64 Nursing 2019 ................................................................. 87
Maximum Time Frame (MTF) ........................................64 Nursing 2020 ................................................................. 87
SAP Evaluation ..............................................................64 Nursing 2021 ................................................................. 88
Non-Term Programs ......................................................64 Practical Nursing 2019 .................................................. 88
Academic Warning ........................................................64 Practical Nursing 2020 .................................................. 88
Academic Probation ......................................................64 Practical Nursing 2021 .................................................. 88
Term Based Programs ...................................................64 Respiratory Therapy 2019 ............................................. 89
Academic Warning ........................................................64 Respiratory Therapy 2020 ............................................. 89
Academic Probation ......................................................64 Respiratory Therapy 2021 ............................................. 89
All Program ...................................................................64 Surgical Technologist 2019 ........................................... 89
Active Status ..................................................................64 Surgical Technologist 2020 ........................................... 89
Financial Aid (FA) Warning ............................................64 Surgical Technologist 2021 ........................................... 89
Financial Aid (FA) Probation ..........................................64
PROGRAM COSTS ............................................................... 90
Academic Success Plan ..................................................65
Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeals.......................65 PERSONNEL ........................................................................ 92
TRANSFER OF CREDIT TO OTHER INSTITUTIONS .............................65 ADMINISTRATION ................................................................... 92
TRANSFER OF CREDIT TO CONCORDE ..........................................65 ADMISSIONS ......................................................................... 92
STUDENTS FROM OTHER CONCORDE CAREER INSTITUTES/COLLEGES 65 BUSINESS OFFICE ................................................................... 92
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS ......................................................66 CARDIOVASCULAR SONOGRAPHY ............................................... 93
REPETITIONS..........................................................................66 DENTAL ASSISTANT PROGRAM .................................................. 93
VETERANS ADMINISTRATION STUDENTS ......................................66 DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY PROGRAM .......................... 93
COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT ......................................................66 EDUCATION........................................................................... 93
OUTSIDE CLASSROOM WORK....................................................66 FINANCIAL AID....................................................................... 94
SCHOLASTIC HONESTY .............................................................66 GENERAL EDUCATION ............................................................. 94
PROGRAM COURSE DESCRIPTIONS.....................................67 GRADUATE EMPLOYMENT ........................................................ 94
MEDICAL ASSISTANT PROGRAM ................................................ 94
COURSE NUMBERING SYSTEM...................................................67
MEDICAL OFFICE ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM ............................ 95
CALENDAR ..........................................................................84 NURSING PROGRAM ............................................................... 95
PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT PROGRAM................................. 96
2020 Student Holidays ..................................................84
PRACTICAL NURSING PROGRAM ................................................ 97
Graduation Dates ..........................................................84
RESPIRATORY THERAPY PROGRAM ............................................. 98
Classroom Break Schedules ...........................................84
SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST PROGRAM ......................................... 98
Clinical Schedules ..........................................................84
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3History of the Schools Governing Body
Concorde Career Institute was founded in 1968 as the Florida College of Concorde Careers-Florida Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Concorde
Medical and Dental Assistants. In 1974, Concorde Career Colleges, Inc., of Career Colleges, Inc., 5800 Foxridge Drive, Suite 500, Mission, KS 66202-
Mission, Kan., purchased it. In 1989, the name was changed to Concorde 2336, is a national network of proprietary schools offering training in
Career Institute. In February 2010, Concorde Career Institute opened a allied health occupations. Concorde is owned by a private equity firm,
branch location in Orlando, Fla. In 2013, Concorde Career Institute moved to Liberty Partners.
its new location on Salisbury Road.
The Corporate officers are:
Locations & Contact Information Name Education/Credentials Title
The campus is located at 7259 Salisbury Road, Jacksonville, FL 32256; Phone:
904-725-0525; Fax: 904-721-9944; www.concorde.edu. Class sessions are Frazier, Jami President and Chief
held at this location, with the exception of clinical/externship activities. Operating Officer
Our Mission Statement Fisher, Juli Chief Financial and
Administrative
Concorde prepares committed students for successful employment in a
Officer
rewarding healthcare profession through high-caliber training, real-world
experience, and student-centered support.
Hatcher, Corporate Secretary
This is Our Mission, our North Star, a guiding light that defines and Jeremiah
illuminates the course to our future and for potential students, the
path to a successful healthcare career. It defines our handshake with
students and establishes the primacy of that covenant. We acknowledge The Board of Directors are:
their commitment, the financial and personal sacrifices they make to
Name Education/Credentials Title
attend Concorde. We dedicate ourselves to making their sacrifices
manageable, and we commit to truly preparing them for success in a gainful
Foster, Timothy Chairman
healthcare profession.
E.
Our students have set very immediate goals for starting careers. The practical
hands-on learning needed to attain their goals is foremost in their minds. We Evans, W. Chester
satisfy their expectations by modeling our faculty, facilities, equipment, and
curriculum after the healthcare field they will enter. Stakias, George
M.
We know that the ultimate judge of their preparation will be their future
employers. Employers expect our students to have more than just knowledge
and technical skills. They are looking for integrity, discipline, team play, and
the drive that defines professionals, and we accept responsibility for
modeling and instilling those values. We partner with employers to ensure Accreditations, Approvals & Memberships
our programs reflect real work expectations and settings through program Institutional Accreditations
advisory boards, externships, and clinical rotations. Once students have
• Accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and
completed their training, we again call on our network of employer
Colleges (ACCSC), a national accrediting agency recognized by the U.S.
relationships to support students in securing a job in their chosen profession.
Department of Education.
Throughout our students’ preparation, we endeavor to meet the highest • Eligible to participate in the student financial assistance programs
practicable standards, and our faculty, equipment, and facilities reflect that authorized by Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended.
commitment. We strive for superior outcomes in student satisfaction, • Licensed by the Commission for Independent Education, Florida
program completion and, most importantly, career placement. Department of Education. Additional information regarding this
institution may be obtained by contacting the Commission at 325 West
Concorde prepares committed students for successful employment in a
Gaines Street, Suite 1414, Tallahassee, FL 32399; 888-224-6684; License
rewarding healthcare profession through high-caliber training, real-world
No. 87.
experience, and student-centered support.
• A member of the Florida Association of Postsecondary Schools
We are Concorde Career College and this is Our Mission. and Colleges.
• Approved for the use of VA Educational Benefits for those who are
Values eligible.
The five core values at Concorde are:
Programmatic Accreditations
• Integrity
• Respect for the Individual Dental Assistant Program
• Customer Service The Dental Assistant program is approved by the Florida State Board of
• Teamwork Dentistry to certify Dental Assisting students in expanded duties and
• Achievement radiology. Department of Health, Board of Dentistry: 4052 Bald Cypress
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4Way; Bin C-08, Tallahassee, FL 32399-3258; 850-488-0595; mannequins and equipment found in hospitals, nursing homes, and
floridasdentistry.gov. other healthcare organizations;
• A pharmacy technician laboratory equipped with computers, IV flow
Nursing Program hoods, compounding scales, and unit dose cart;
The Nursing program is approved by the Florida Department of Health, • A physical therapy lab equipped with treatment tables, exercise
Division of Medical Quality Assurance, Florida Board of Nursing. Department equipment, ambulation devices, and modality units;
of Health, Board of Nursing: 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin C-02, Tallahassee, FL • A nursing skills lab equipped with patient care equipment;
32399-3252; 850-488-0595; floridasnursing.gov. • A respiratory therapy laboratory equipped with ventilators and other
related equipment;
Physical Therapist Assistant Program • A surgical technologist laboratory equipped with simulated operating
The Physical Therapist Assistant program at Concorde Career Institute – room and scrub area;
Jacksonville is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical • Computer labs equipped with Microsoft® Windows, Microsoft® Office,
Therapy Education (CAPTE), 1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, Virginia office management software, and equipment for self-paced
22314; telephone: 703-706-3245; email: accreditation@apta.org; website: keyboarding and typing;
http://capteonline.org. If needing to contact the program/institution directly • A Learning Resource Center (LRC), providing a quiet area where
please call 904-725-0525 or email LHurtak@concorde.edu. students may refer to various publications, journals, and other technical
manuals and use computers to access the Internet for research.
Practical Nursing Program
The Practical Nursing program is approved by the Florida Department of Students will be held responsible and accountable for books and other
Health, Division of Medical Quality Assurance, Florida Board of Nursing. items belonging to Concorde Career Colleges, Inc., and the LRC. Once a
Pursuant to Fla. Stat. 464.019 (5) (a) (2), Concorde Career Institute has been book, or other item, is borrowed from the LRC by a student, it becomes
placed on probationary status until the program achieves a graduate passage the responsibility of the receiver (student) to maintain the
rate that equals or exceeds the required passage rate for any one calendar integrity/condition of the book and return the item within three
year. Department of Health, Board of Nursing: 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin C- business days (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays). Students
02, Tallahassee, FL 32399-3252; 850-488-0595; floridasnursing.gov. who have checked out a book from the LRC will have three business
days to use the item in its educational capacity. If the book is needed
Respiratory Therapy Program for longer than the three-day checkout, it may be rechecked at the
The Respiratory Therapy program is accredited by the Commission on
discretion of the LRC Coordinator. If the book is then not returned
Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC). Commission on Accreditation for within the three-day period, a charge of $.50 per day will be assessed. If
Respiratory Care: 1248 Harwood Road, Bedford, TX 76021-4244; 817-283- the student loses the book, the student will be responsible for paying
2835; www.coarc.com.
the original list price for the lost book. If the student damages the book,
the student can be charged a minimum of $10, up to full, original list
Surgical Technologist Program price, depending on the damage and ability to reuse the book. Students
The Surgical Technologist program is accredited by the Commission on
are placed on Records Hold until all LRC materials are either returned or
Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), 25400 U.S.
the replacement cost of any damaged or lost materials is paid.
Highway 19 North, Suite 158, Clearwater, FL 33763; 727-210-2350;
• A nonsmoking student lounge, which includes vending machines and
www.caahep.org, as recommended by the Accreditation Review Council
microwaves, is available for student use.
on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA), 6
West Dry Creek Circle, Suite 110, Littleton, CO 80120; 303-694-9262;
www.arcstsa.org. Equipment
Equipment and instruments are available to instruct students in the skills
they will need in their chosen careers. Concorde students acquire knowledge
Campus Facilities and technical skills through demonstrations, actual operation of equipment,
In addition to administrative offices for faculty and staff, there are various
and the practice of techniques. Among the major items of equipment
laboratories and other facilities provided for students totaling over 47,000
available to Concorde students are the following (by program):
square feet of space.
Cardiovascular Sonography Program
General Facilities Equipment includes hospital beds, various ultrasound scanning systems,
Among the various classrooms, laboratories, and other facilities provided for ultrasound transducers (abdominal, vascular, cardiac), ABI scanning
students are (varies by campus/program): equipment, simulation training computers, medical record software, medical
ultrasound printer and scanning simulation mannequins.
• A dental laboratory equipped with workstations used for preparation of
models and other dental lab work;
• A dental x-ray laboratory equipped for the processing of dental x-rays; Dental Assistant Program
• Medical labs equipped with computers, examining rooms, labs and This program offers fully equipped, fully functional dental operatories with
microscope benches; dental x-ray units, panoramic x-ray, complete darkroom facilities,
• A medical x-ray laboratory equipped with active x-ray equipment; amalgamators and x-ray mannequins. In addition, it has a dental lab
• An x-ray dark room equipped for the processing of medical x-rays; complete with lathe, model-trimmers, bench engine, vibrators, sterilization
• Occupational therapy laboratory space replicates an apartment equipment, scutan (for fabrication of temporary crowns), visible curing
setting in order for students to practice various life skill functions; illuminator light, and dental chairs. Computer systems and miscellaneous
teaching aids are also available.
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5Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program modalities and adaptive equipment. Therapeutic exercise equipment
includes a treadmill, parallel bars, exercise balls, free weights, balance
Equipment includes hospital beds, various ultrasound scanning systems,
boards, and other devices that promote fine and gross motor skills. Assistive
ultrasound transducers (abdominal, vascular, endovaginal), ABI scanning
devices include wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, canes, and orthotics/braces.
equipment, simulation training computers, medical record software, medical
Assessment equipment includes stethoscopes, goniometers, postural
ultrasound printer and scanning simulation mannequins.
screening boards, pulse oximeters, spirometers, and other teaching aids.
Medical Assistant Program Respiratory Therapy Program
The equipment for this program includes stethoscopes, a glucometer,
The equipment for this program includes oxygen devices, aerosol/humidity
sphygmomanometers, examination and treatment tables, simulated
devices, mechanical ventilators, lung expansion devices, airway maintenance
examination rooms, autoclaves, an otoscope, an ophthalmoscope,
devices, ancillary equipment, and a library complete with respiratory and
electrocardiogram machines, microscopes, centrifuges, teaching
respiratory-related medical journals, texts, and audiovisual equipment.
mannequins, computer systems, and other miscellaneous teaching aids.
Surgical Technologist Program
Medical Office Administration Program
A lab equipped with operating room tables, back table, mayo stands, prep
Equipment for this program includes computer systems with Medical
table, simulated autoclave, overhead operating surgery lights, anesthesia
Manager® software and miscellaneous teaching aids.
machines, medical and surgical supply disposal, scrub sinks, IV stands,
operating room stretcher, and basic surgical instruments.
Nursing Programs
The Nursing program is equipped with catheters, nasogastric tubes, Audiovisual Aids
needles, syringes, suction machine, a wheelchair, stethoscopes,
Concorde’s programs are supported with reference books, charts, field trips,
sphygmomanometers, an electronic thermometer, an opthalmoscope, an
demonstrations, and other teaching aids. Speakers from business and
otoscope, simulated patient units, hospital beds, teaching mannequins and
industry are used when possible to supplement classroom instruction.
models, drug cart, hoyer lift, gurney, EKG machine, walkers, canes,
glucometers, feeding pump, bedside commode, Noelle Maternal Birthing
simulated mannequin, and other miscellaneous equipment.
Physical Therapist Assistant Program
Equipment includes treatment tables, electromagnetic and electrical
stimulation devices, biofeedback units, ultrasound, traction, thermal
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6Admissions
Please refer to the “Financial Information” section of this catalog for
information on additional requirements applicable to tuition financing.
Social Security Number
Entrance Requirements Applicants for admission must possess a valid social security number.
Prospective students are encouraged to review this catalog prior to signing Documentation must be provided upon request. A valid social security
an Enrollment Agreement. number is required to be registered and/or certified by appropriate boards.
Other documents may be required by some licensing agencies.
The school reserves the right to reject applicants and/or rescind eligibility for
an applicant to begin classes if all general and selective admissions Foreign Students
requirements are not successfully completed within the required timeframe.
Applicants indicating that they graduated from a foreign high school and
Admission to any one program does not automatically qualify a student for have the equivalent of a U.S. secondary education must present original
admission into any other program. If a student wishes to apply to another credentials (diploma, transcript, etc.). In addition, documentation from
program in the future, the individual must independently meet all the foreign countries must be translated and certified to be at least the
admissions requirements in place for that program at the time of the future equivalent of a U.S. high school diploma.
enrollment. The student will also be subject to all selection procedures in
place for admittance into the other program. Admittance into the other Foreign Transcripts
program is not guaranteed.
Coursework taken at a foreign institution (excluding secondary school
documents that are in English and are recognized by the U.S. Department of
General Admissions Requirements Education) must be evaluated for equivalence to coursework taken at a
The following items must be successfully completed prior to enrollment and United States institution. Concorde only accepts for consideration the
prior to being eligible to sit in class: evaluations of foreign coursework conducted by agencies approved by the
National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association
• Personal interview and campus tour of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE), which charge applicants
• Completion of all admissions documentation, including but not limited directly for these services. Listings of approved agencies can be found at:
to the Enrollment Agreement and disclosures
• Completion and passage of applicable entrance assessments • www.naces.org
• Completion of Online Readiness Assessment • www.aice-eval.org
• Acceptable proof of graduation from an institution providing secondary
education or the equivalent of such graduation. A valid institution is Document Integrity
one that is recognized as a provider of education by the U.S.
Any forged/altered academic document, foreign or domestic, submitted by a
Department of Education. (1)
prospective student will be retained as property of the Institution and will
(1) Acceptable documentation of high school graduation must be received
not be returned to the prospective student. The student will not be
by the Institution prior to the student’s first scheduled class of the
considered for admission.
program. It is the student’s responsibility to provide acceptable
documentation of high school graduation or its equivalency, as well as If a student is currently attending, and the Institution becomes aware of a
any additional documentation that may be needed to support the forged credential, the following applies:
validity of the documentation. Any student who does not provide valid
• If the forged document was used to admit the student, and the
documentation of high school graduation or its equivalent within this
absence of that credential would make the student inadmissible, the
timeframe will be unregistered from all classes and his or her program
student will be dismissed from the Institution with no earned credits
of study.
awarded; or
Prospective students may be conditionally accepted contingent upon • If the forged document was used to gain transfer credit, the student
satisfaction of all admissions requirements and receipt of supporting will be dismissed from the Institution and any transfer credit already
documentation no later than the first scheduled day of class. awarded from the forged credential will be removed.
Admission to Concorde is open to all applicants who will be 18 years of age at
Personal Interview
the time the clinical/externship portion of their program begins (as
The school requires a personal, on-campus interview with each applicant
applicable). A parent, legal guardian, or spouse of legal age must co-sign the
prior to acceptance into any program. The school encourages parents or
Enrollment Agreement for applicants under 18.
spouses to attend the interview. This gives applicants and their families the
A health certificate, immunization records, and the results of certain tests opportunity to see the campus’s equipment and facilities and to ask specific
may be required for some programs. questions relating to the school, the curriculum, and the career training
being considered. The personal interview also gives the school the
Applicants must be able to read, speak, and write in English. opportunity to meet prospective students and evaluate their qualifications
and aptitude. Certain programs may also require an interview with the
All applicants must be citizens, permanent residents, or eligible noncitizens program director prior to enrollment.
of the United States. Documentation of eligibility status may be required.
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7Acceptance by the School In addition to the Entrance Assessment Requirements below, all students
must take an Online Readiness Assessment (ORA) immediately following the
For Dental Assistant, Medical Assistant, Medical Office Administration and
first attempt of the Wonderlic. A passing score on the Wonderlic does not
Pharmacy Technician programs, available seats are filled on a first-come-first-
preclude the requirement for the applicant to complete the ORA. The ORA is
served basis once all entrance requirements have been fulfilled.
used for assessing the applicant’s readiness for online coursework and to
For all other programs, once all entrance requirements have been identify any obstacles where he or she may need extra support or guidance.
completed, the applicant will be placed on a waitlist.
Online delivery is not approved by the Florida Commission for Independent
Education. Students may be required to take courses in an online format.
Student Orientation These courses are delivered by the Concorde Career College in Kansas City.
Prior to beginning classes, all new students attend an orientation program.
Orientation facilitates a successful transition into Concorde; therefore,
attendance for new students is imperative regardless of prior college Entrance Assessment Requirements
experience. At orientation, students are acquainted with the campus, Prospective students applying for admission who are high school graduates
administrative staff, faculty and their peers. Administrative departments or hold a GED must meet the minimum assessment scores as follows:
explain ways in which they assist students and clarify students’ rights and
Wonderlic SLE HESI A2
responsibilities. In the event a student is unable to attend orientation, Cardiovascular
Student Affairs will meet with the student during the first week of class to 21 75
Sonography
ensure all relevant information is reviewed with him/her. Dental Assistant 8 N/A
Diagnostic Medical
21 75
Waitlists Sonography
Medical Assistant 8 N/A
Concorde limits the number of students who are accepted for admission to Medical Office
8 N/A
its programs to maintain optimum faculty to student ratios and ensure Administration
appropriate clinical opportunity for all students. Once all applicants are Nursing 21 75
processed, those placed on the waitlist will be ranked using a rubric. The Physical Therapist
18 70
rubric is a points-based assessment, with points awarded based on Assistant
applicant success in the following components: Online Readiness Practical Nursing 17 70
Respiratory Therapy 17 70
Assessment, clinical entrance assessment, interview with department
Surgical Technologist 17 65
personnel, and financial readiness.
Applicants for all programs may attempt the Wonderlic a total of three times
Alternates and, when required, the Health Education Systems, Inc. (HESI) A2 entrance
Depending on circumstances, students may be conditionally accepted into assessment a total of two times. If the minimum score is not met, the
certain programs as an Alternate Student. Alternates are chosen based on applicant must wait six (6) months before retesting.
the rank order of the waitlist. Waitlist applicants selected as an alternate
must attend orientation and all classes scheduled in the first seven calendar All previously completed HESI assessments from Concorde or another
days. Alternates are subject to the requirements of the school catalog, institution will be accepted at Concorde’s approved acceptable minimum
including attendance, behavior, dress code, and classroom assignments. scores if completed within two years of enrollment. In addition,
assessments from other institutions must not have been taken within 30
Should space become available within the seven days, alternates have the days of enrollment.
opportunity to be accepted as regular students. If not formally accepted as
regular students during the seven days, alternates will not be able to attend The Wonderlic SLE requirement may be waived upon receipt of
further classes. If not accepted as regular students, alternates will not incur documentation of any of the following:
any tuition charges. Alternates may be charged for books and equipment not
returned in accordance with the requirements of the school catalog and the • SAT score of 1000 or above achieved within five years of the date of
Enrollment Agreement. Alternates not accepted as regular students have the application to Concorde.
option of transferring their enrollment to a future start date or canceling it. • ACT score of 19 or above achieved within five years of the date of
application to Concorde.
Retesting for Waitlist Students • All applicants, including reentry students and former graduates, are
exempt from Wonderlic SLE testing if they can provide official proof
Prospective students who are placed on a waitlist for any program may of earning an Associate’s or higher degree that was taught in the
retest for a higher score at their own expense. Contact the Director of English language. Applicants will still be required to take the ORA and
Admissions for further information. HESI if applicable.
• Official proof of successfully passing the Wonderlic SLE within the last
Distance Education two years at the current required score.
Currently, the school offers General Education classes and certain core
classes through online delivery. The online courses are offered through a Clinical Programs
consortium agreement with Concorde Career College, Kansas City, Mo.
Prospective clinical students will sit for the Wonderlic SLE. Prospective
Certain courses may only be offered in a distance education format;
students applying for clinical programs that lead to board exams and/or
therefore, all students must meet the requirements outlined in the “Distance
licensure who meet the initial Wonderlic SLE acceptable minimum score will
Education/Online” section of this catalog.
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8be required to take the HESI. Candidates for these programs must achieve Check” section in this catalog for details. The Program Director interview
the minimum composite score to move forward in the admissions process. takes into consideration previous academic performance, healthcare
experience, and overall professional presentation. The outcome of the
Those meeting the Wonderlic SLE minimum score requirement and HESI Program Director interview is considered in ranking applicants.
minimum score requirement will be placed on a waitlist, if applicable. The list
will be sorted high to low based on the current waitlist criteria. Students will Physical Therapist Assistant
be selected from the waitlist and notified at least two weeks to the start of
The Physical Therapist Assistant program requires a criminal background
the program.
check and an interview with the Program Director for admission. See the
“Criminal Background Check” section in this catalog for details. The Program
Core Programs Director interview takes into consideration previous academic performance,
Prospective students will be allowed to attempt the Wonderlic SLE three healthcare experience, and overall professional presentation. The outcome
times in a six-month period for a total of three attempts. All students who of the Program Director interview is considered in ranking applicants.
meet the initial Wonderlic SLE acceptable minimum score will be eligible for
enrollment. After two unsuccessful attempts on the Wonderlic SLE, the Practical Nursing
student may attempt a third time, but this may not be on the same day, in a The Practical Nursing program requires a criminal background check, drug
six-month period. All students who subsequently meet the acceptable screen and an interview with the Program Director for admission. See the
minimum score will be eligible for enrollment. “Criminal Background Check” and “Drug Testing” sections in this catalog for
details. The Program Director interview takes into consideration previous
Cardiovascular Sonography academic performance, healthcare experience, and overall professional
presentation. The outcome of the Program Director interview is considered
Candidates must meet the minimum overall HESI A2 assessment score
in ranking applicants.
listed above. In addition, candidates must meet the minimum assessment
score on each of the three individual sections of the assessment. The
minimum assessment score for each section is 10 points lower than the Respiratory Therapy
required HESI A2 overall score listed above. The Respiratory Therapy program requires a criminal background check and
an interview with the Program Director for admission. See the “Criminal
Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program Background Check” section in this catalog for details. The Program Director
interview takes into consideration previous academic performance,
Candidates must meet the minimum overall HESI A2 assessment score listed healthcare experience, and overall professional presentation. The outcome
above. In addition, candidates must meet the minimum assessment score on of the Program Director interview is considered in ranking applicants.
each of the three individual sections of the assessment. The minimum
assessment score for each section is 10 points lower than the required HESI
Surgical Technologist
A2 overall score listed above.
The Surgical Technologist program requires a criminal background check and
an interview with the Program Director for admission. See the “Criminal
Nursing Program Background Check” section in this catalog for details. The Program Director
Candidates must meet the minimum overall HESI A2 assessment score listed interview takes into consideration previous academic performance,
above. In addition, candidates must meet the minimum assessment score on healthcare experience, and overall professional presentation. The outcome
each of the three individual sections of the assessment. The minimum of the Program Director interview is considered in ranking applicants.
assessment score for each section is 10 points lower than the required HESI
A2 overall score listed above.
Readmission
Effective: 06/19/2020
Program-Specific Selective
Admissions Criteria It is Concorde’s policy to encourage previously withdrawn students to return
to school to complete their education.
In addition to meeting the General Admissions Requirements, applicants to
the following programs must also meet the following selective criteria.
Students must meet all entrance requirements in place at the time of
readmission. The reentry process requires review and approval of the
Cardiovascular Sonography student’s financial status, financial aid eligibility (when applicable),
The Cardiovascular Sonography program requires a program director completion of enrollment agreement, collection and review of official
interview and a criminal background check for admission. See the transcripts, as well as prior academic performance and any other
“Criminal Background Check” section in this catalog for details. documentation required by the program the student is reentering. Students
may be required to demonstrate skill competency prior to readmission.
Diagnostic Medical Sonography Readmission is contingent upon space availability and requires final approval
The Diagnostic Medical Sonography program requires a criminal background of the Campus President. Returning students will be enrolled into the
check for admission. See the “Criminal Background Check” section in this program curriculum in place at time of reentry; exceptions may apply for
catalog for details. students who are withdrawn in good standing. Students who are dismissed
from the program are not eligible for readmission. Under certain conditions,
Nursing students may be required to complete and pass a drug screening, at their
expense, prior to readmission as outlined in the Drug Screening section of
The Nursing program requires a criminal background check and an interview
this catalog.
with the Program Director for admission. See the “Criminal Background
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9Criminal Background Check positive. The rescreening must consist of an observed urine test within 24
hours at a facility directed by Concorde. If the retest is negative the student
It is Concorde’s policy to ensure that enrolling students are aware of the
may remain in school. If the results of the retest are diluted, adulterated,
potential effect and consequences of past criminal behaviors.
and/or a substituted reading, it will be considered “flagged” and will be
Externship/clinical sites, employers or state/national licensing agencies have
considered a failed test.
requirements that could prevent a student from completing the program or
finding employment in his/her chosen field. Consent to perform a criminal
A student withdrawn for a failed drug screening has one opportunity to be
background check must be completed and received as part of the admissions
eligible to apply for readmission into the school and program of study under
process. Results will be evaluated immediately upon receipt, but no later
the following conditions: Prior to readmission, a drug screening must be
than the add/drop period. Convictions, guilty pleas or nolo contendere pleas
taken at the direction of the school and paid for by the student. If the drug
for certain drug-related, fraud-based, or other serious crimes will disqualify a
screening is negative and the student meets all conditions of the
prospective student from remaining actively enrolled: s/he will be
Readmission section of this catalog then the student will be approved to re-
unregistered from all courses and the Institution without incurring academic
enter into the school and program. If the drug screening is positive, the
or financial penalty. A listing of the specific offenses that are considered can
student will be prohibited from reentering the school and program at any
be obtained from the Institution.
time in the future. Any subsequent violation of the drug policy after
readmission will result in immediate dismissal.
If a potential applicant believes that the results of the background check are
incorrect, the Institution will provide the student with the contact
Students should be advised that Concorde is governed by federal law in
information to appeal the Institution’s decision. However, the application
matters regarding the possession and use of controlled or illegal substances.
process will not move forward until the appeal is complete, and the student
As referenced in the Drug & Alcohol Abuse Policy outlined in this catalog, the
may need to reapply for a future class if the appeal is accepted.
possession or use of amphetamines, cocaine, marijuana, opiates, and
phencyclidine are illegal under federal law.
Many states, employers, and agencies impose restrictions on the
employment, registration, licensure, or certification of workers with certain
Additionally, clinical sites may require drug testing as a condition of
criminal convictions. Facilities and institutions that accept Concorde students
participation. Concorde does not accommodate student requests to be
for clinical rotation and/or externships, as well as potential employers, may
exempt from placement at clinical/extern sites that require drug testing.
require an additional criminal and/or personal background check and may
reject a student based on criteria different from those applied to the student The medical use of marijuana by a qualifying patient or personal caregiver is
during the enrollment process. not subject to criminal or civil liability or sanctions under Florida law. Nothing
under the Florida Medical Marijuana Use and Possession law affects or
Additionally, some agencies and employers may require candidates to submit
repeals laws relating to non-medical use, possession, production, or the sale
to a drug screening test. Students with criminal records that include felonies
of marijuana. While medical marijuana is available in Florida, federal law
or misdemeanors (including those that are drug-related) or personal
making its use illegal remains unchanged.
background issues such as bankruptcy might not be accepted by these
agencies for clinical assignments, externship or employment following
completion of the program. Employment and externship decisions are Disclosure Concerning Arbitration and
outside the control of the Institution.
Class Action Waiver
Effective: 07/06/2020
Concorde cannot guarantee clinical rotation and/or externship placements
for individuals with criminal, drug-related, or personal background histories
that preclude them from working in a professional setting. As part of your enrollment at the school, you are
Applicants who have questions regarding how these issues may affect their
being required to sign an arbitration agreement
clinical/externship placement or potential future employment should discuss and class action waiver, which are defined as
this matter with a school official prior to beginning their program.
follows:
If the background check is not received by the start date, enrolling students Arbitration, a form of alternative dispute
may remain in class for seven calendar days. In the event that the
background check provides disqualifying results, the students enrollment will
resolution, is a way to resolve disputes outside the
be reversed and all funds returned. courts. The dispute will be decided by one or more
persons (the 'arbitrators', 'arbiters' or 'arbitral
Drug Screening tribunal'), which renders the 'arbitration award'. An
Effective: 06/19/2020
arbitration award is legally binding on both sides
Externship and clinical facilities may require the school to follow drug-
screening requirements including unannounced screening prior to working and enforceable in the courts. A pre-dispute
with patients. Concorde reserves the right to conduct random drug screening arbitration agreement requires a person to obtain
at any time throughout the program. Drug Screening results are confidential,
and are evaluated on a pass/fail basis. Students failing the screening will relief through arbitration instead of seeking relief
immediately be withdrawn from the school. A student may request a retest through litigation in the courts.
at his or her own expense if s/he believes the screening resulted in a false
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