Mature behavior and conduct are expected of each and every student. Illinois Health Careers reserves the right to dismiss or suspend a student whose conduct is regarded as unsatisfactory, and who engages in such conduct as: Theft or inappropriate removal or possession of property, attending class under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs, boisterous or disruptive activity during class, disrespectful conduct, violation of health and safety rules, smoking in prohibited areas, unauthorized use of cellphones, violation of personnel policies, and unsatisfactory performance or conduct. We retain the right to drop any student that has violated any of these rules.

Please review the student Conduct Policy and the Principles of Conduct in your enrollment form and sign.

Students in the Illinois Health Careers Certificate Programs are expected to follow the rules of student conduct as set forth in the Illinois Health Careers Catalog. Students are also expected to abide by the conduct policies that pertain to all Allied Health programs offered through Illinois Health Careers.

One purpose of the program is to prepare the students to be caring, compassionate, well-educated Allied Health professionals who assume responsibility and accountability for his or her actions. The Director of Allied Health and all faculty expect the following behaviors from students enrolled in any of the Allied Health professionals Certificate Programs:

1. The student will interact with peers, patients, clinical personnel, and teachers in a professional and respectful manner at all times, on campus, or off campus. The student will demonstrate a professional demeanor and polished communication skills that reflect positively on themselves, the program, and the institution that they represent.
2. The student will keep confidential, at all times, all information regarding patients.
3. The student will be properly prepared for every internship experience since he or she is legally accountable for the care he or she provides.
4. The student will promote a positive atmosphere and attitude in the classroom, lab and clinical setting by attending classes, being prompt, actively participating and respecting fellow students and instructors.
5. The student must always demonstrate professional behavior and attitude in the classroom. During the semester before externship, any student who fails to demonstrate acceptable attitude and behavior or falls below 75% will not be allowed to enter or continue their externship. Denial of entry into the externship will be based on written documentation by the clinical instructor(s). The student who is denied entry into the externship will have to re-apply to enter the externship the following term.

Behavior not consistent with those behaviors described above will be brought to the attention of the Director of Allied Health in the form of a written report. Misconduct will be handled in accordance with the procedures outlined in the student handbook and with the Illinois Health Career Code of Conduct.

Principles of Conduct for the Illinois Health Careers Certificate Programs at the Externship Site

These principles are intended to aid Allied Health students in maintaining a high level of ethical conduct in the workplace/internship site. They are standards by which all Allied Health may determine the propriety of his or her conduct in his or her relationship with patients, physicians, and co-workers.

1. Everything you see, hear, or read about patients remains confidential and does not leave the office.
2. Never criticize or make negative remarks about the Dentist or physician(s), the site or site staff you work for in front of a patient. Never make negative or critical remarks about the treatment given to a patient by another Dentist or physician.
3. Be neat, clean, and dignified at all times. Professionalism is the key word. Anything less than that will not be tolerated.
4. Do not do anything that could be construed as advertising the Dentist or physician’s services because in many states it is illegal to solicit.
5. Maintain a dignified, courteous relationship with all persons in the office-patients, co-workers, Dentist and physicians – as well as with insurance company representatives, vendors, and all others that come to the office or telephone the office.
6. Do not collect payment from another Dentist or physician or member of his family for services unless your employer tells you to do so.
7. Do not discuss a patient’s condition within hearing distance of others.
8. Do not discuss a patient with acquaintances – yours or theirs.
9. Do not leave patients’ records and information exposed on a counter or desk.