Dismissal from School
Unlawful possession, use or distribution of firearms, drugs, or alcohol on school property is strictly prohibited and may subject the student to sanctions under local, state, and federal law. The school reserves the right to dismiss a student for any of the following reasons:
- Verbal or physical abuse of faculty, staff, or another student.
- Attendance that does not meet school requirements.
- Academic Progress that does not meet school standards.
- Financial obligations that are not maintained.
- Verbal or physical actions contrary to the objectives of the school including insubordination toward staff, intimidation of students, staff, or others who may be in or near the school, retribution for real or imagined injury, the use of intoxicating liquor or illegal drugs, malicious destruction of school or student property, stealing or any other act of this nature.
- School standards of ethics or dress that are not observed.
- Any student who involves a third party in an act of intimidation or retribution will be immediately terminated.
- Dismissed students who request re-admittance will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Previous attendance, academic performance, financial history, and general attitude will be considered. Please see the director for the appeals process.
Academic Conduct
A student must always conduct themselves in a professional manner. There is absolutely no use of profanity permitted at any time, or any place on or near the school premises. A student may not verbally or physically threaten or commit violent act(s) or crime(s) against any person, be they instructor, student, employee, or visitor. Based on the circumstances of the situation of misconduct, a student will either.
- Be asked to leave the school for a day
- Placed on probation for a term or be dismissed permanently by the school.
The Following Are Unacceptable and Will Not Be Tolerated
- All forms of bias including race, religion, ethnicity, gender, disability, national origin and creed as demonstrated through verbal, written communication and physical acts.
- Sexual harassment including hostile environment and quid pro quo (forcing an individual to perform sexual favors in return for something).
- All types of dishonesty, including cheating, plagiarism, and knowingly furnishing false information to the institution and forgery alteration or use of institution documents of identification with intent to defraud.
- Intentional disruption or obstruction of teaching, research, administration, disciplinary proceedings, public meeting and programs, or other then school activities.
- Physical abuse of any person on school premises or at functions sponsored or supervised by the school.
- Theft or damage to the school premises or damage to the property of a member of the school community on the school premises.
- Failure to comply with directions of institutional officials acting in the performance of their duties.
- Violation of the law on school premises in a way that affects the school community’s pursuit of its proper educational objectives. This includes, but is not limited to, the use of alcoholic beverages and/or controlled dangerous substances on school premises.
- No Smoking / No Drugs / Drinking alcoholic beverages in premises.
In cases of violent acts or crimes committed, The Austin Medical Assistant Training has the right to pursue and prosecute the student(s) and or person(s) involved, to the fullest extent of the law. A student/person, who is asked to leave the premises of the school and refuses to do so voluntarily, will be escorted off the premises by police. Austin Medical Assistant Training will apply these methods to ensure safety for everyone and to create an atmosphere where education is the primary goal.
Grievance/Complaint Procedure
Austin Medical Assistant Training has its own complaint department onsite. The department ensures the students know their rights and assists them if any issue arises during their schooling. If an issue arises the complaint department suggest the following:
- Students should first bring the matter to the attention of the instructor if the complaint involves a particular course.
- If the student is not satisfied at this level or if the student for some reason feels unable to bring the matter first to the attention of the instructor, the matter should then be brought to the complaint department and to the attention of the school Director.
Complaints may also be directed to the New York Department of Education Bureau of Proprietary School Supervision (BPSS) at: 116 West 32nd. Street, 5th Floor, New York, New York 10001 Phone (212) 643-4760
Or may be directed to: The Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) Executive Boulevard, Suite 730 North Bethesda, Maryland 20852 (301) 291-7550
Non-discrimination Disclaimer
AMAT does not discriminate According to race, color, religion, ethnicity, or gender.
Dress Code
While attending classes at Austin Medical Assistant Training students are required to dress in a professional manner. Students who violate the dress or behavior code will not be permitted to attend or remain in the class, laboratory or clinical experience and an absence will be recorded.
Medical Assistant: Navy Blue Scrubs
Nurse Aide: White Scrubs
Phlebotomy & EKG Technician: Burgundy Scrubs
Ultrasound Technician: Seal Blue Scrubs
Medical Billing & Coding: Black Scrubs
Device Policy
Persons seeking to use on-campus audio and image recording equipment must have the written authorization of the school President or Director of Education. In addition, it is required that any authorized person secure the approval of the person they are recording prior to use of the devices(s). The equipment/device(s) include, but are not limited to cell phone cameras, digital and still cameras, motion picture cameras, video cameras, analog and digital tape recorders, solid state digital recording devices or any device capable of recording sound and/or image. Use of audio and image recording devices for personal use without authorization are considered intrusions to academic, management, and student communities. No person is to charge their devices at the institute. Violation of this policy may cause disciplinary action up to and including dismissal from school.
Fees for Duplication of Records Policy
Transcript Duplication Fee: Austin Medical Assistant Training charges a fee of $10 per transcript for duplicating academic records, including official transcripts, unofficial transcripts, and academic records requested by students, alumni, or authorized third parties. This fee covers the cost of processing, printing, and mailing transcripts.
Certificate Duplicating Fee: The school charges a fee of $75 for duplicating certificates, such as diplomas, certificates of completion, or professional certifications. This fee applies to requests for duplicate certificates requested by students, alumni, or authorized third parties and covers the administrative costs associated with producing and distributing certificate duplicates.
Fee Payment: Fees for duplicating records must be paid in advance at the time of the request. Payment methods accepted include cash, check, credit/debit card, or electronic payment through the school’s online portal. Fees are non-refundable once payment has been processed.
Request Process: Individuals requesting duplicate transcripts or certificates must submit a formal request to the office of the registrar or a designated administrative department. Requests may be submitted in person, by mail and email. Requests must include the requester’s name, student identification number (if applicable), contact information, the type of record being requested, and any additional instructions or preferences.
Processing Time: Austin Medical Assistant Training aims to process requests for duplicate records promptly and efficiently. Transcript requests are typically processed within 5-7 business days from the date of receipt, while certificate requests may take longer, up to 30 days. Expedited processing is available for an additional fee.
Delivery Options: Duplicate transcripts and certificates may be delivered to the requester by mail, or in-person pickup, depending on the requester’s preference of delivery options accepted by the school. Additional fees may apply for rush delivery or special handling requests.
