Request for a Make-Up Form

Application for make-up time must be made to the Clinical Director utilizing the appropriate request form.

The following procedure must be strictly followed in order to ensure that make-up time is allowed. If the student fails to complete the make-up procedure according to policy, they will be unable to meet course objectives and would be awarded the grade of “F” at the end of the term unless they initiate a withdrawal request according to current college policy.

A. FORM "A" documenting a clinical absence and requesting make-up must be submitted to the Director of Clinical Education on the FIRST day the student returns to classes. Failure to submit FORM "A" on the first day of return to classes will result in the student being unable to make-up the absence and a grade of “F” will be issued at the completion of the course unless the student initiates a course withdrawal according to current college policy.

B. FORM "A" should be used by the student to explain why the absence should be considered "excused". Excused status is not automatic and absences are not considered excused will not qualify for make-up. Students should be specific in the information provided on FORM "A" since this information will be used by program faculty to determine if the absence should be considered excused.

C. FORM "A" must be completed by the student and submitted to the Director of Clinical Education in order to obtain FORM "B" (CLINICAL MAKE-UP DOCUMENTATION).

All make-up hours must be scheduled with a clinical instructor using FORM "B". Any make-up hours not verified by a clinical instructor will not be accepted. FORM "B" must be submitted to the clinical instructor at the clinical site BEFORE any make-up work will be allowed. Form A and Form B are included in the student handbook.

D. Approved make-up hours will be completed within two weeks of the first day the student returns to classes, at the time scheduled by the Director of Clinical Education. Make-up time will be scheduled on the shift and on days at the convenience of the clinical instructor.

E. Once make-up time is scheduled with the clinical instructor the student must complete the make-up hours as scheduled.

F. Clinical instructors will verify make-up hours using FORM "B". FORM "B" must be completed and submitted with a completed clinical log sheet at the end of the clinical session.

G. Exceptions to this strict policy will be made only in rare circumstances. The decision to modify any of these policy provisions rests with the Director for Clinical Education and Program Director.

H. Students must submit a written request for consideration of any exception on the calendar day of their return from absence.