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Graduate Surveys

This is the link to our Graduate Surveys to be completed by Graduates of SVSTI

Surg Tech

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Surgical Technology Program is CAAHEP Accredited as of September 17, 2021.

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We have a vast variety of affiliate agreements throughout Northern California, Central Valley & Oregon for both Surgical Technology and Sterile Processing students.

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Holiday Calendar

ACADEMIC HOLIDAY CALENDAR

2021

Good Friday, April 2, 2021
Veterans Day, November 11, 2021
Memorial Day, May 29-31, 2021
Thanksgiving Break, November 23 - November 27
Independence Day, July 5, 2021
Winter Break, December 22, 21 - January 1, 21
Labor Day, September 4-6, 2021

2022

Easter, April 17, 2022
Veterans Day, November 11, 2022
Memorial Day, May 27-30, 2022
Thanksgiving Break, November 24 - November 27
Independence Day, July 2-4, 2022
Winter Break, December 14-15 & 19-26, 2022
New Year's December 30- January 2, 2022
Labor Day, September 2 -5, 2022

2023

Easter, April 9, 2023
Veterans Day, November 10, 2023
Memorial Day, May 26-29, 2023
Thanksgiving Break, Nov. 23 - Nov. 26, 2023
Independence Day, July 1-4, 2023
Winter Break, December 23, 2023 - January 3, 2024
Labor Day, September 1-4, 2023

Refund Information

Sterile Processing

SVSTI shall refund 100 percent of the amount paid for tuition, less a $100 registration fee if cancellation is made through attendance at the first-class session, or within three business days of signing an enrollment agreement, whichever is later. Cancelation must be made in a letter in person, email or a certified letter sent to SVSTI.

STUDENT’S RIGHT TO CANCEL: You have the right to cancel the enrollment agreement and obtain a refund of charges minus registration fee paid through attendance at the first-class session____/____/____ (date), the seventh day after enrollment, whichever is later. The $100 nonrefundable registration fee will not be refunded if canceled.

Cancellation must be received via SVSTI Student Status Change Form, or a certified letter sent to SVSTI.

SVSTI shall pay a refund within 45 days of receipt of a student’s written cancellation or withdrawal from any program.

Surgical Technology

STUDENT’S RIGHT TO CANCEL: You have the right to cancel the enrollment agreement and obtain a refund of charges minus registration fee paid through attendance at the 14th calendar day of first-class session____/____/____ (date), or the seventh day after enrollment, whichever is later. The $100 nonrefundable registration fee will not be refunded if canceled.

Cancellation must be received via SVSTI Student Status Change Form, or a certified letter sent to SVSTI.

SVSTI shall pay a refund within 45 days of receipt of a student’s written cancellation or withdrawal from any program.

A Student Status Change Form must be received within 3 business days for ANY status change.

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Student Grievance

Students are protected against capricious, arbitrary, unreasonable, unlawful, false, malicious, or professionally inappropriate evaluations or behavior by an instructor, a faculty member, an administrator, an official of the College or another student. Student complaints may be classified as grievances and fall into four categories: Academic, Non-Academic, Discrimination, and Financial Aid Challenge.

A. Academic Grievances: When grades are given for any course of instruction taught in a community college district, the grade given to each student shall be the grade determined by the instructor of the course and the determination of the student’s grade by the instructor, in the absence of mistake, fraud, bad faith, or incompetency shall be final (Education Code Section 76224(a). If a student files a grievance relative to a grade, he/she must prove that “mistake, fraud, bad faith, or incompetency” as the reason for the grade assignment. The student must follow the Student Complaint and Grievance Procedures found on the College’s website, http://svsti.com

B. Non-academic Grievances: As used in this section, grounds for a non-academic grievance include, but are not limited to, the following: · any act or threat of intimidation; · any act or threat of physical aggression; · arbitrary action, violation of student rights, or imposition of sanctions without proper regard to College policy as specified in the Administrative Procedures; · Course Repetition, Withdrawals, and Enrollment Fees: Students may file complaints related to course repetition, withdrawals or enrollment fees based on evidence of extenuating circumstances. Students should submit written documentation with supporting documents. Action will be taken by the appropriate administrator. Written documentation may be submitted to the Chief Academic Director within 30 calendar days.

C. Discrimination Complaints: Students wishing to file discrimination complaints on the basis of ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, age, sex or gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, ancestry, physical or mental disability, or on the basis of these perceived characteristics or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these perceived characteristics, and any other category of unlawful discrimination should contact the College’s Chief Academic Director. · OCR (Office of Civil Rights) https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/know.html?src=ft

D. We do not offer Financial Aid currently.

Grievances must be filed no later than 30 instructional days, Monday through Friday, when classes are in session, after the beginning of the primary term following the alleged violation, or 30 instructional days from the time that the student learns of the basis for the grievance. Students are required to meet with the Director, regarding the grievance prior to starting the process to establish deadline dates. The following is the College’s approved process to pursue a grievance:

INFORMAL PROCESS

Statement of Grievance – Level I Any student who believes an injustice or a violation of State, Federal, or College policies, laws, or regulations has occurred should try to resolve the problem through informal consultation, before filing a formal grievance (Level II). The Statement of Grievance (Level I) must be completed to document that the student followed the informal resolution process. Within three days of initiating the grievance with the Chief Academic Director, the student must submit the Statement of Grievance (Level I) to a faculty member. The student will have 20 instructional days to meet with the faculty member, and the Chief Academic Director.

FORMAL PROCESS GRIEVANCE REVIEW

If the student believes the issue has not been resolved satisfactorily at Level I, the student must meet with the Director, to establish deadline dates for Level II. The subsequent procedures are to be followed: 1. The student shall file a Formal Grievance form with the Student Success Faculty within 10 instructional days after completing. The Director, is responsible for informing the aggrieved student of his/her rights, responsibilities, and procedures. 3. The employee against whom the grievance is filed will be sent a copy of the student grievance (Levels I and II) by the Chief Academic Director within 10 instructional days. The student/faculty member will have 15 instructional days to submit a response. 4. Both the student and faculty member involved may solicit documentation from other persons to support their position. 6. The written grievance and written response by the employee shall be forwarded to the Director.

APPEAL PROCESS

If either party is dissatisfied with the decision of the Director, an appeal may be submitted to the Board members. Such an appeal must be submitted to the Board members within 10 instructional days after notification of the decision. The Board members have 10 instructional days to respond to the appeal. The Board members can uphold and support the original requested outcome or the decision. The Board members’ decision shall be final.

Disclosure:

Professional certification is not a requirement for graduation in California, may not be a requirement for employment nor does it guarantee employment.

No determination has been made if SVSTI's Surgical Technology Program meets State educational requirements for Licensure in the States below.

Colorado

North Dakota

Washington

Policies

NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY:

SVSTI is an educational institution that admits academically qualified students without regard to gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, political affiliation or belief, or disability, and affords students all rights and privileges, programs, employment services and opportunities generally available. SVSTI complies with section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and does not discriminate on the basis of disability.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT:

Silicon Valley Surgi-Tech complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and all applicable federal, state, or local laws that prohibit discrimination based upon a person’s disability. It is Silicon Valley Surgi-Tech’s policy that no qualified student be excluded from participating in any program or activity or be subjected to discrimination with regard to any program or activity due to his or her disability. To better serve its students and applicants, Silicon Valley Surgi-Tech will provide reasonable accommodations/modifications to qualifying individuals with disabilities. The individual must meet the essential eligibility requirements of Silicon Valley Surgi-Tech to participate in programs or activities with or without reasonable accommodation/modification. Students who are in need of an accommodation/modification should notify the administrative offices. The student will be required to provide supporting documentation of disability/diagnosis. All requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Acceptable proof may include, but is not limited to, a diagnosis of the disability, test results, and/or evaluations provided by a medical doctor or psychologist completed within the past five years.

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS:

The student must provide proof that required health tests have been completed before they may be released to any externship or clinical site. The tests may consist of Tuberculosis (TB screening), Chest X-Ray, MMR, Hepatitis, or COVID. All costs associated with these tests and providing this information to SVSTI are the student’s responsibility. All student activities associated with the curriculum, especially while students are completing clinical rotations, will be educational in nature. Students will not be substituted for hired staff personnel within the clinical institution, in the capacity of a Surgical Technologist.

Rules & Regulations for Sterile Processing & Surgical Technology may be found in the Student Handbook for that Program.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

Silicon Valley Surgi -Tech is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Program Auxiliary Aids and Services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. It is the policy of Silicon Valley Surgi-Tech Institute to promote equal employment opportunities through a positive continuing program. This means that Silicon Valley Surgi-Tech Institute will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination, against any applicant or employee because of race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including documented abuse), age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information. Additionally, it is the policy of Silicon Valley Surgi-Tech Institute to provide an environment for each Silicon Valley Surgi-Tech Institute job applicant and employee that is free from sexual harassment, as well as harassment and intimidation on account of an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information. Silicon Valley Surgi-Tech Institute is an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. This policy shall be posted in places conspicuous to all members of the faculty, staff, and student body. It shall be communicated to all applicants for employment and admission; and it shall be given such external dissemination as is necessary to inform and secure the cooperation of individuals and organizations constituting sources of employment and student referrals to Silicon Valley Surgi-Tech Institute. The “Equal Opportunity is the Law” poster is posted in the faculty/staff/student breakroom. Copies of this document in other languages is available at https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters For more information about Silicon Valley Surgi-Tech Institute’s EEO program, including procedures for filing a complaint of discrimination and its commitment to affirmative action in hiring minorities, women, persons with disabilities and veterans, please see the Administrative Office.

POLICY AND PROCEDURES FOR COMMUNICATION WITH PERSONS WITH LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY:

Silicon Valley Surgi-Tech Institute will take reasonable steps to ensure that persons with Limited English Proficiency (LEP) have meaningful access and an equal opportunity to participate in our services. Applicants with limited (LEP) should be referred to https://www.santaclaraadulted.org/esl/ for the opportunity to complete courses directed for English as a Second language learners. They are encouraged to return when they have increased their English skills.