Attendance: Campus doors open at 8:30 a.m.
- Be in class and ready to start for 9:00 a.m. commencement
- Attendance to all classes is compulsory
- Late arrival admittance will be at the instructors’ discretion
- Classes end between 5:00 and 5:30 p.m.
- Coffee breaks, lunch time and length will depend on the instructor
- Classroom attendance is compulsory for the listed class dates (refer to Academic Schedules)
- Students that are late 3X and/or absent more than 2X must meet with the Registrar to discuss their future in the program
- Bring all required textbooks and supplies to all classes
Absence: If a student is absent, they are responsible for the following:
- submitting all required assignments by the original deadline
- contacting the school to arrange to complete the missed written and manual examinations before the next scheduled class
- obtaining all class materials and manual technique information from classmates – NOT instructors or staff
- LATE assignments will NOT be accepted
Personal Code of Conduct: Our intent is to provide a positive, comfortable, informal environment conducive to learning. Argumentative, confrontational or negative behavior is unacceptable. Respectful behavior towards self, instructors and fellow students is compulsory.
Use of Drugs & Alcohol: Zero tolerance. If administrators suspect a student to be impaired, the student will be asked to leave the campus immediately. The student will not be allowed to return until meeting with the Registrar.
Dress Code: Students are always required to dress in a professional manner suitable for a Manual Osteopathy career.
- Always wear your name tag in class
- Clean cargo, yoga or scrub pants are all acceptable. Blue jeans are NOT permitted
- No long, painted or artificial nails
- Minimal jewelry and makeup
- No exposed cleavage or torso skin
- No heavy fragrances-perfumes, oils, aftershave, deodorant or hair products
- No bare feet. Students may wear any type of clean INDOOR footwear with or without socks
- Long hair is to be tied back during treatments
- Facial hair to be groomed appropriately
Cell Phones, iPods, etc.: these are all very disruptive in the classroom and are not allowed. They can be used in the student lounge, but not in class. Those of you with small children will be able to check for messages regularly during breaks. Please contact your instructor directly if you have a special situation that needs to be addressed.
Noncompliance of the following Policies may result in immediate dismissal
Sexual Harassment Policy: The simple definition of sexual harassment is "unwanted sexual attention." Any type of conduct which emphasizes the sexuality, gender or sexual orientation of an individual and creates for them an offensive, intimidating or hostile learning, working or living environment is sexual harassment. The harassment is more serious if submission to or acceptance of such conduct is made either an implicit or explicit condition of an individual's employment or academic status.
Sexual harassment may take various forms. It includes but is not limited to the following: verbal abuse or threats of a sexual nature; unwelcome remarks, jokes, innuendos or taunting about a person's sex (often linked with references to the body, attire, age or marital status of the individual); the display of pornographic, sexually offensive or derogatory pictures; unnecessary and unwelcome physical conduct such as touching, patting, pinching; unwelcome sexual invitations or requests, usually of a persistent nature; sexual assault. Gender harassment or sexism may also be one form of sexual harassment.
Sexual harassment has both males and females as its victims and perpetrators. It can occur between members of the opposite sex or of the same sex. Although sexual harassment often occurs where there is a real or perceived power imbalance, it can also occur amongst peers.
Plagiarism: Plagiarism involves submitting or presenting work as if it were the student’s own work when it is not. Any ideas or materials taken from another source written, electronic, or oral must be fully and formally acknowledged. Plagiarism includes but is not limited to:
(a) The work submitted or presented was done, in whole or in part, by an individual other than the one submitting or presenting the work (this includes having another impersonate the student or otherwise substituting the work of another for one's own in an examination or test),
(b) Parts of the work are taken from another source without reference to the original author,
(c) The whole work (e.g., an essay) is copied from another source, and/or,
(d) A student submits or presents work in one course which has also been submitted in another course (although it may be completely original with that student) without the knowledge of or prior agreement of the instructor involved.
While it is recognized that scholarly work often involves reference to the ideas, data and conclusions of other scholars, intellectual honesty requires that such references be explicitly and clearly noted. Plagiarism is an extremely serious academic offence.
It is recognized that clause (d) does not prevent a graduate student incorporating work previously done by them in a thesis or dissertation.
Cheating: is an extremely serious academic offence. Cheating at tests or examinations includes but is not limited to dishonest or attempted dishonest conduct such as speaking to other candidates or communicating with them under any circumstances whatsoever; bringing into the examination room any textbook, notebook, memorandum, other written material or mechanical or electronic device not authorized by the examiner; writing an examination or part of it, or consulting any person or materials outside the confines of the examination room without permission to do so, or leaving answer papers exposed to view, or persistent attempts to read other students' examination papers.
Privacy Policy:
1. Purpose
The National Manual Osteopathic College ("NMOC", "the College", "we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy, confidentiality, and security of personal information in its custody or control. This Privacy Policy outlines how NMOC collects, uses, discloses, stores, and safeguards personal information in accordance with applicable Canadian privacy legislation, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable provincial privacy laws.
2. Scope
This Privacy Policy applies to all personal information collected by NMOC in the course of its educational, administrative, clinical, and business activities, including information related to:
- Applicants and students
- Graduates and alumni
- Faculty, instructors, staff, and contractors
- Members, volunteers, and visitors
- Website users and individuals who communicate with NMOC
3. Definitions
- Personal Information: Information about an identifiable individual, excluding business contact information used solely for business purposes.
- Sensitive Personal Information: Information such as health information, financial data, government-issued identification, or academic records, which requires a higher level of protection.
4. Accountability
NMOC is responsible for personal information under its control and is responsible for ensuring compliance with this Privacy Policy and applicable privacy laws.
Privacy Contact Information:
National Manual Osteopathic College
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5. Collection of Personal Information
NMOC collects only the personal information necessary to fulfill its identified purposes. Personal information may be collected directly from individuals or, where appropriate and lawful, from third parties.
Personal information collected may include, but is not limited to:
- Contact information (name, address, phone number, email)
- Application and enrollment information
- Academic records and evaluations
- Financial and billing information
- Identification documents where required
- Communications and correspondence
- Website usage information (e.g., IP address, cookies)
6. Purposes of Collection
NMOC collects, uses, and discloses personal information for purposes including:
- Processing applications and admissions
- Delivering educational programs and services
- Maintaining academic, clinical, and administrative records
- Communicating with students, graduates, and stakeholders
- Processing payments and managing financial obligations
- Meeting legal, regulatory, accreditation, and insurance requirements
- Improving programs, services, and website functionality
7. Consent
NMOC obtains consent for the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information, except where consent is not required or is permitted to be waived by law. Consent may be express or implied, depending on the sensitivity of the information and the context.
Individuals may withdraw consent at any time, subject to legal, contractual, and academic obligations. Withdrawal of consent may limit NMOC’s ability to provide services or continue enrollment.
8. Use and Disclosure of Personal Information
Personal information is used and disclosed only for the purposes for which it was collected or for purposes reasonably related thereto.
NMOC may disclose personal information:
- To faculty, staff, contractors, and instructors on a need-to-know basis
- To regulatory bodies, insurers, accrediting organizations, or professional associations where required
- To service providers assisting NMOC with administrative, technological, or operational services
- As required or permitted by law, including in response to a court order or legal obligation
NMOC does not sell or rent personal information to third parties.
9. Safeguards
NMOC employs appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information against loss, theft, unauthorized access, disclosure, copying, use, or modification.
Safeguards may include:
- Secure electronic systems and password protection
- Restricted access to files and databases
- Confidentiality agreements for staff and contractors
- Secure storage and controlled disposal of records
10. Accuracy
NMOC takes reasonable steps to ensure that personal information is accurate, complete, and up to date for the purposes for which it is used.
11. Retention of Personal Information
Personal information is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the identified purposes or to meet legal, regulatory, accreditation, or insurance requirements. Records are securely destroyed or anonymized when no longer required.
12. Access and Correction
Individuals have the right to request access to their personal information held by NMOC and to request corrections if the information is inaccurate or incomplete, subject to limited exceptions under applicable law.
Requests for access or correction must be made in writing to the College.
13. Website and Electronic Communications
NMOC’s website may use cookies or similar technologies to enhance user experience and analyze website traffic. Users may adjust browser settings to refuse cookies; however, some website features may not function properly.
Electronic communications may not be fully secure, and individuals are encouraged to use discretion when transmitting sensitive information electronically.
14. Complaints and Inquiries
Individuals may direct questions, concerns, or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy or NMOC’s privacy practices to the College. NMOC will investigate all complaints and take appropriate corrective measures.
15. Changes to this Privacy Policy
NMOC reserves the right to amend this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or institutional practices. The most current version will be made available upon request or on NMOC’s website.
16. Governing Law
This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of Canada and the applicable provincial laws in which NMOC operates.