Larock Healthcare Academy School Catalog 2026–2027

Grading Scale

Benchmarks for acceptable grades are determined separately for each method of evaluation in each program. See your program syllabus for specifics.

Graduation Requirements

To graduate from a Larock program, students must:

1. Earn an aggregated grade of "C" or better and pass all final exams.
2. Complete all required make-up work.
3. Demonstrate proficiency in all skills.
4. Demonstrate proficiency and accuracy in specimen collection (Phlebotomy programs only).
5. Satisfy all externship and/or clinical rotation requirements.
6. Satisfy all financial obligations with Larock.

Appealing a Grade

Students have the right to appeal a final grade. A written appeal must be submitted to the instructor within 3 business days of class completion. The appeal must state the rationale for changing the grade.

If the student is dissatisfied with the instructor's decision, the appeal can be escalated in writing to the Academy Director. All decisions made by the Director are final.

Transcripts & Records

Transcript requests must be submitted in writing. Standard fee: $6.00. Rush fee: $4.00 additional. Transcripts will not be released if a student has an outstanding account balance.

Requests for educational program records must be submitted in writing within 10 business days of program completion. Include full name, last four digits of SSN, and the specific records being requested. No copies of educational records will be given; official or unofficial transcripts can be requested instead.

Student Responsibilities

Larock Healthcare Academy expects all students to:

• Be prepared and ready to learn for each class.
• Respect others and embrace diversity.
• Participate and stay alert in class.
• Be respectful of instructors and academy staff.
• Study and complete assignments on time.
• Attend every class session and arrive on time.
• Follow all directions, policies, and procedures during classroom and clinical time.
• Conduct themselves with appropriate professional behavior.
• Maintain a harassment-free, violence-free, and substance-free classroom environment.
• Refrain from eating or drinking during instruction (permitted during breaks).

Attendance Policy

Because Larock programs are focused and intensive, absences are strongly discouraged. If a class is missed due to unforeseen circumstances, the student must contact their instructor immediately to arrange make-up work.

Make-up work is at instructor discretion and may include additional curriculum review, written assignments, attending additional class days, or a private make-up session ($38.22 per hour).

Maximum absences allowed:

• Programs up to 100 clock hours: no more than 15% of scheduled class days.
• Programs between 101 and 300 clock hours: no more than 10% of scheduled class days.

No absences are permitted during externship. Exceeding the limit may result in academic probation, required re-enrollment, or dismissal from Larock.

Disability Policy

Larock is committed to accommodating students with disabilities in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, ADA Amendments Act of 2008, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Students who need accommodations must submit a written request to the administrative office. Accommodations that are unduly burdensome or that alter the program's nature or curriculum cannot be guaranteed.

Career Assistance

Larock assists students with job search preparation by offering resume and cover letter development and interview skills training for every program. A Job Board with relevant employment opportunities is maintained at each campus.

Larock does not guarantee employment.

Safety & Emergency Policies

Students are expected to fully cooperate with faculty, staff, and Directors in any emergency. In any life-threatening situation, call 911 immediately and then notify the Academy Director.

Personal items should be kept secured at all times. Larock is not responsible for theft or damage to vehicles or personal property. Any accident, theft, or injury requires completion of an incident report.

Exposure Incident Procedure

If a needle stick or exposure to blood or bodily fluid occurs, current CDC guidelines will be followed at the student's expense. The student must complete an Exposure Incident Form. Larock Healthcare Academy does not provide health insurance; all students are strongly encouraged to carry their own coverage.

For life-threatening emergencies, call 911. In hospital clinical settings, students should go directly to the Emergency Room.

Student Identification

Students in externship or clinical programs will be issued a photo ID card. ID must be carried during all clinical and externship sessions. Forgetting the ID may result in dismissal for that session, with the missed time at the student's expense.

Lost or stolen ID cards must be reported to the instructor. Replacement fee: $10.00.

Campus Resources

Parking: Provided at no cost. Students are responsible for securing their own belongings. Larock is not responsible for lost or stolen items from vehicles.

Printing: Printers and copiers are available for a small fee.

Housing: All Larock campuses are commuter campuses. No student housing is provided.

Children: No one under 18 is permitted in classrooms or on campus. Children may not attend class unless specifically approved by the Director in advance.