Dismissal

Dismissal refers to the termination of a student’s active enrollment with MedCerts, resulting in a student’s removal from their MedCerts’ program. Being dismissed from a program does not absolve a student from any financial agreements made with MedCerts. 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 MedCerts 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 MedCerts 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 MedCerts program.

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