Lab Exams

All courses with a laboratory component will include unit lab exams and a comprehensive lab exam. In order to successfully pass the course, the student must pass the lab exam with an 80% or better. If the student fails to achieve 80%, the student will be provided one opportunity to re-take the lab exam on a date of the instructor’s choosing. If the student passes with an 80% or higher, the student will receive no greater than an 80% lab exam grade. If the student does not pass on the second attempt, the student will be dismissed from the program and the highest grade the student may achieve is a 79% on the exam.

The student must also pass all critical safety elements and critical competency criteria contained within the unit and comprehensive lab exams. If the student fails a critical safety element or competency criteria on the first attempt, despite receiving a grade of 80% or greater, the student will be required to repeat the exam. If the student fails a critical safety or competency on the second attempt, again despite receiving a grade of 80% or greater, the student will be dismissed from the program and the grade will reflect a 79%.

Students will be provided the lab exam rubric at least 1 week in advance.

All lab exams are timed and videotaped, and students will be provided a copy of the video for self-assessment purposes.