Academic Performance & Completion Requirements

Maintenance of Student Records

All student records will be kept on file electronically for six years. Transcripts will be maintained for 50 years. A certificate of completion from the training center will constitute the completion clock hours the student has obtained. The school will keep a copy on file in case a student misplace or need verification. There is no cost for a copy of the certificate of completion.

Graduation Requirements:

To receive a certificate of completion from LowCounty Medical Training Center, each student must:

Successfully complete the # of hours of program.
Pass each class with a minimum grade of 77 or better.
Pay all tuition and associated fees in full before the class ends. Students will not receive a certificate of completion without payment being made in full by the last day of class.
Have no more than 8 hours absences from each program. Make up hours must be made up according to the instructor schedule.

Progress Reports & Academic Probation and Suspension Policy

Students will receive progress reports during the midpoint of the program through a brief one-on-one meeting with the instructor. During this meeting academic performance will be discussed. If a student’s average is below 70 then an academic contract will be established with the student, specifying deadline dates for academic improvement to a minimum grade of 77. If the student is unable to meet contractual agreement, then he or she will be dismissed from the program and a refund will be provided in accordance with the institution’s refund policy. If the student wishes to re-enroll, he or she must adhere to the Conduct & Re-Admission policy. The institution does not provide academic tutoring; however, students are encouraged to seek assistance from peers and/or meet with the instructor for counsel prior to the midpoint of program and/or clinical.

Grading Scale

LowCounty Medical Training Center uses a seven-point grading scale. Ten points will be deducted from overall grade for each absence. Assignments, quizzes, and tests will be graded according to scale:

A 93 – 100

B 85 – 92

C 77 – 84

D 70 – 76

F 69 – 0