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After sixty (60) days of inactivity combined with a lack of communication, the student may be placed on Academic Probation. During the 60 days preceding probation, repeated efforts will have to be made to contact the student in order to offer/deliver assistance and to encourage the student to get back on track with their studies (pace of program). After 30 Days of Academic Probation, Emerge Education will review the student’s record and make a recommendation to extend the Probation period or dismiss the student from his/her program. This decision is made by the advisor. Any student who is placed on Probation remains eligible for program continuation and ultimate completion unless formally dismissed from the program. To exit probationary status, the student must simply contact Emerge Education to request that a consultation take place. At that time, the student must decide whether they wish to Withdraw (with or without a refund, depending on progress) or work to regain good standing within his/her training program.

A student may be admitted into a Emerge Education Certification Program upon satisfying all of the following requirements:

1. The student must complete a Emerge Education Student Application and Enrollment Agreement.
2. The student must have a consultation with a Emerge Education Representative to evaluate skill and experience levels and identify education and career goals.
3. Students must be at least 18 years of age or have parent/legal guardian authorization.
4. Because Emerge Education programs are delivered and supported in English, our policy is to enroll students who are able to read, write, and speak the English language. At this time, Emerge Education does not enroll anyone who does not meet this requirement.
5. For the RX-3000 Pharmacy Technician Professional program only, we require a copy of a government-issued photo ID in order to validate identity.

Good attendance and academic performance are crucial for a successful learning experience. As each class includes material, labs, and other exercises that build upon each other throughout the duration of each course and program, it is important that students complete all classes and lab sessions for which they are enrolled. All programs are self-paced. However, each course and program has an assigned duration which has been built into a master “Learning Plan” for each student. Each Learning Plan has a respective “Course Schedule” containing a blueprint for completing each course and program within the recommended duration of the program. While self-paced, each program requires that the student devote 15-20 hours/week to their training. Doing so will ensure successful program completion within the assigned duration of the program.

Cheating can be defined as any inappropriate collaborative activity in which the work submitted does not represent the work of the enrolled student. This would include submission of someone else’s work, submission of answers obtained through inappropriate measures, or providing answers to another student. If cheating is suspected, the student will be notified and required to respond in writing to the charges made. The response will go to an academic review for a decision on the student’s enrollment. Disciplinary action can be applied up to and including termination of the student’s enrollment. Any inappropriate behavior on the part of a student will result in an invalid submission, which must be repeated.

All Emerge Education students are expected to adhere to the standards and policies established by Emerge Education. Failure to adhere to the Student Code of Conduct will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including dismissal or expulsion from Emerge Education.

Students are expected to:

• Uphold and follow all codes of conduct, including this code and all rules applicable to class environments, Emerge Education-sponsored activities, including off-campus activities.
• Obey all applicable Emerge Education policies and procedures and all local, state, and federal laws.
• Respect the learning environment, which includes, but is not limited to, participating and completing class assignments.
• Uphold and maintain academic and professional honesty and integrity.
• Be responsible for their behavior and respect the rights and dignity of others both within and outside the Emerge Education community.
• Not share login credentials, curriculum, or any other course/program materials
• Not copy or reproduce course materials. All Emerge Education online course content is copyrighted under the United States Copyright law.
• Maintain respectful written and verbal communication with Emerge Education team members, instructors, and other students. Abuse of any form is not permitted.
• Not interfere with the educational opportunity of other prospective, current or alumni students.
• Refrain from soliciting, aiding, or inciting others to commit a violation of the student code of conduct. Not participate in, or contribute to, disruptive behavior within the discussion boards
• Not threaten to or carry out acts of mental or bodily harm to others.
• Not misuse or abuse any Emerge Education equipment that is used or accessed throughout your training program. This includes, but is not limited to, hardware, software, and internet-based resources.
• Not knowingly falsify or provide misleading information.
• Not engage in acts of stalking, or any type of harassment, including but not limited to verbal, physical, or sexual, or race or gender discrimination, including gender identity.

Additional externship/clinical site expectations (if applicable):

• Adhere to the externship site’s work schedule, policies, and procedures. Violation of an externship site’s schedule, policies, or procedures, may be considered a violation of the Student Code of Conduct. 

Academic Misconduct, Academic Integrity, and Professional Behavior

1. Academic misconduct is defined as any activity that undermines the academic integrity of the institution.
2. Academic integrity is defined as the demonstration of honest and moral conduct in an academic environment.
3. Professional behavior is defined as consistent conduct and behavior that conveys respect for the dignity of Emerge Education team members and students.

Academic integrity is expected of all students. Some programs may have additional student responsibilities associated with them based on additional standards and/or professional standards, as well as compliance with federal and state laws. Emerge Education views any act of academic dishonesty or unprofessional behavior as a serious offense that may require disciplinary measures, up to and including dismissal or expulsion from Emerge Education. Violations of academic integrity and professional behavior include, but are not limited to, the following acts:

1. Cheating: Unauthorized use of notes or study aids, or acquiring information from another student’s materials, on an examination; obtaining a copy of an examination or question from an exam prior to taking the exam; altering work with the intent to deceive another person to do one’s work and then submitting as one’s own work; allowing another person to take an examination in one’s name; submitting duplicate work for multiple assignments without proper citation is considered plagiarism.
2. Aiding cheating or other acts of dishonesty: Providing material or information to another student with the knowledge that this material or information will be used to deceive Emerge Education staff.
3. Plagiarism: Presenting within one’s own work the ideas, representations, or words of another person without customary and proper acknowledgment of that person’s authorship is considered plagiarism. Students who are unsure of what constitutes plagiarism should consult with Emerge Education. Claims of ignorance will not necessarily excuse the offense.
4. Data misrepresentations: Fabricating data; deliberately presenting in an assignment data that were not gathered in accordance with the assigned guidelines or are deliberately fabricated; or providing an inaccurate account of the method by which the data were gathered and generated.
5. Falsification of Academic Records or documents: Falsification of academic records or documents includes, but is not limited to, altering any documents affecting academic records; forging signatures or falsifying information of an official academic document such as a progress report, or any other official Emerge Education letter or communication, will constitute academic dishonesty.
6. Unauthorized access to computerized academic or administrative records or systems. Unauthorized access to computerized academic or administrative records or systems means viewing or altering Emerge Education’s records without authorization; copying or modifying Emerge Education’s computer programs or systems without authorization; releasing or dispensing information gained through unauthorized access, or interfering with the use or availability of computer systems or information. Also, when Emerge Education-sponsored activities are held at locations owned or managed by other institutions or organizations, the unauthorized use, viewing, copying, or altering of those institutions’ computer records, systems, or programs would similarly constitute a violation of academic integrity.
7. Unprofessional or inappropriate behavior within an externship experience: Conduct that is considered to be lewd, indecent, obscene, inappropriate, and/or non-compliant with professional standards; or a violation of clinical or other affiliated site expectations or guidelines; or a violation of federal or state laws.
8. All other Emerge Education policies not listed related to academics: Violation of any other Emerge Education policies.

Personal misconduct involving computers/technology

Unauthorized use of computers and technology. Theft of abuse of computer(s) and resources including, but not limited to:

1. Unauthorized entry into a file, to use, read, or change the contents, or for any other purpose
2. Unauthorized transfer of a file, including peer-to-peer file sharing
3. Use of another individual’s identification and/or password
4. Use of computer, network, or resources to interfere with the work of another student or Emerge Education employee
5. Use of computer, network, or resources to interfere with the work of normal operation of Emerge Education’s computing system

Students who need to replace any lost/stolen/damaged or misplaced study materials should call or email their Training Specialist for assistance. There will be a replacement fee for each item. On occasion, Emerge Education may have a “used” book that can be purchased at a discounted rate.

Emerge Education does not perform criminal background checks for these programs, nor do we test students for illicit drug use. Please be advised that while Emerge Education does not perform these checks, the student’s drug, criminal, or immunization status may prevent future employment as a healthcare or IT professional. Externship sites, employers, and State Boards of Pharmacy or other regulatory boards have regulations about drug use and criminal backgrounds. Regulatory boards, externship sites, employers, and other organizations may require these screenings for placement, and adverse results may prohibit you from moving forward in the program.

Example: Because the RX-3000 program requires that the student complete an externship, a failed drug test administered by the externship site (such as Walgreens) may prevent the student from completing the Emerge Education program requirements resulting in disqualification from the Rx-3000 program.

The student understands that Emerge Education does not hold any control over the drug, immunization, criminal, or background screening processes or policies held by any organization outside of Emerge Education.

Dismissal refers to the termination of a student’s active enrollment with Emerge Education, resulting in a student’s removal from their Emerge Education program. Being dismissed from a program does not absolve a student from any financial agreements made with Emerge Education. If a student has a contract with a sponsor or other funding source, the student may need to check in with that source to learn how being dismissed may impact that agreement. Reasons for dismissal include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Acts of plagiarism and academic dishonesty – Warning
• Inappropriate sharing of login credentials, curriculum, or any other course/program materials – Warning
• Unauthorized copying or reproduction of program/course materials. All content of Emerge Education online courses is copyrighted under The United States Copyright law. – Warning
• Financial fraud or misuse of unapproved payment methods – Warning
• Unprofessional communications or harassment towards Emerge Education staff, other instructors, clinical site/externship colleagues, supervisors, patients, or other students – Warning/ Immediate Dismissal
• Interference with the educational opportunity of other students – Warning
• Soliciting, aiding, or inciting others to commit a violation of the student code of conduct – Warning

Additional externship/clinical site causes for dismissal (if applicable):

• Misconduct at a clinical or externship site – Warning/ Immediate Dismissal
• Termination from a clinical or externship site – Immediate Dismissal
• Does not uphold positive standings or adhere to the clinical or externship site’s work schedule and its policies and procedures, including dress code and/or uniform requirements. – Warning/ Immediate Dismissal
• Possession, consumption, distribution, or being under the influence of alcohol and/or controlled or illegal substances when at the clinical or externship site – Immediate Dismissal
• Students may possibly receive one warning for violating the student code of code as a courtesy. No subsequent warnings will be provided for repeat offenses. However, students may appeal the decision if they are dismissed from the Emerge Education program.

Students who have been dismissed from Emerge Education are not eligible for reinstatement or readmission unless a submitted appeal is approved after review and consideration.

If a student has a question or problem, please contact your Student Success Coach. It is the policy of Emerge Education to resolve student concerns in a swift and equitable manner. Students have the right to submit a complaint or grievance to Emerge Education through any means of their choosing. If by email, submit to: emergeprepared@emergeedu.com. If by phone, call 717.803.8552.

Mailed communication should be mailed to their Training Specialist at the location below:

Emerge Education
4550 Lena Drive, Suite 203
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055

Emerge Education is committed to providing a learning environment that is free of discrimination. Equal opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspects of our program. Emerge Education will not discriminate against a student because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, or medical condition. If a student believes he/she is being discriminated against, he/she should report the facts of the incident to Emerge Education in writing (see Grievance and Appeal Procedures).

Emerge Education Official Student Documents

A signed and stamped copy of your transcript, education verification letter, or award of program completion (certificate) can be sent by Emerge Education directly to you, an institution or an employer designated on your request. The following fees apply to official student document orders:

Cost for digital processing: $3.25

Cost for print and mailed services

USPS Domestic: $2.50 shipping/handling (+ $3.25 request fee) = $5.75

USPS International: $5.25 shipping/handling (+ $3.25 request fee) = $8.50

Cost for expedited services

FedEx (Overnight Domestic):  $30 shipping/handling (+ $3.25 request fee) = $33.25

FedEx (International Priority): $55 shipping/handling (+ $3.25 request fee)  = $58.25

A transcript and other documents may not be considered official if they are not sent directly by Emerge Education to the designated recipient. Contact Emerge Education for more information.

Unofficial Program Progress Report:  An unofficial program progress report, that is not signed or stamped, can be printed by a student from their Emerge Education Learning Portal.

Need Help? Contact your Emerge Education Training Specialist.

During the enrollment process, all students are provided with a unique username and password, which allows them to log into the Emerge Education Learning Portal to access online training and to complete assignments, quizzes, and final exams. Each username and password combination is unique to every individual student, and Emerge Education’s Code of Conduct policy prohibits students from sharing this information. Student identity is verified by confirming the student’s first and last name, address, and telephone number prior to releasing any information. Students are responsible for all comments, exams, and assignments posted on their accounts. If a student feels that his or her account was compromised by someone else, he or she must change his or her password immediately and notify the school. Emerge Education will use the e-mail listed on a student’s account to send academic and school updates. These communications can be personal in nature, and for this reason, we recommend that students use an e-mail that is not shared with others.

If Emerge Education suspects that a student’s account has been compromised, access to the student account may be blocked until the student’s identity has been verified. This process is done only to protect the student’s interest. Students are responsible for all comments, quizzes, exams, and assignments posted on their accounts. If a student feels that his or her account was compromised by someone else, he or she must change his or her password immediately and notify the school.

All certification exams (not administered by Emerge Education) require that the student’s identity be confirmed by a proctor, by review and verification of a government-issued identification.

Permanent academic records, which include transcripts, are maintained by Emerge Education for students. Individual records will be maintained for a minimum of six (6) years following the end of the last Enrollment Period, graduation, or withdrawal. It is the policy of Emerge Education to not release educational or financial information to anyone other than the student. To release information to anyone other than the student, Emerge Education must have written consent from the student to do so. The student must complete the Student Information Release Form. 

Exclusions:

School officials with legitimate educational interests;

Other schools to which a student is transferring;

Specified officials for audit or evaluation purposes;

Appropriate parties in connection with financial aid to a student;

Organizations conducting certain studies for or on behalf of the school;

Accrediting organizations;

To comply with a judicial order or lawfully issued subpoena;

Appropriate officials in cases of health and safety Emerge Education; and

State and local authorities, within a juvenile justice system, pursuant to specific state law.

The acceptance of transfer academic credits to another institution is determined by the receiving institution. Institutions individually establish criteria for transfer credit acceptance based on many factors, including but not limited to course content, degree or non-degree course, final grade, credits (if any) per course, type of accreditation, age of credits, etc. 

Courses in Emerge Education’s certificate programs may or may not transfer to other institutions and depend solely on the receiving institution’s criteria and determination. Emerge Education does not imply or guarantee the transferability of credits from its certificate programs. Emerge Education has not entered into an articulation or transfer agreement with any college or university. 

Due to the unique nature of Emerge Education training programs and the fact that Emerge Education instructors/staff must verify that the school’s standards have been met, students are not permitted to transfer credit in for any of the instruction. Students in all programs must meet the requirements assigned to the program, with no variance between individual learners. Additionally, Emerge Education training programs and courses are measured in Clock Hours, not Credit Hours.