Academic Progression and Grading Criteria

Passing Grade

The minimum passing grade required for Medical Terminology and all Patient Care Technician (PCT) and Medical (MED) courses is a C (70 percent). Any grade below a C (70 percent) is a failing grade. In order to pass a PCT and/or MED course that consists of both didactic and clinical/laboratory portions, students must receive at least a C (70 percent) for the didactic portion of the course and a P (Passing) for the clinical/laboratory portion. A failure in either the didactic or clinical/laboratory portion of a PCT or MED course will result in a failing grade for the entire course.

The minimum passing grade required for Anatomy and Physiology I and Anatomy and Physiology II is a C+ (75 percent). Any grade below a C+ (75 percent) is a failing grade. Therefore, students must receive at least a C+ (75 percent) in these courses in order to satisfy course requirements for the Patient Care Technician program. 

Repeating Courses

Students enrolled in the PCT program who receive a failing grade as outlined above in Medical Terminology, Anatomy and Physiology I and II, and/or any PCT or MED course must repeat that course in order to progress in the program.

Students are reminded that they may only attempt to pass a single course two times, including one repeat.  A student wishing to take a course for a third time, regardless of whether the repeated grade is passing or failing, must obtain written permission from the Dean of the School/Division in which the course is offered. 

Note that failed courses may lead to repeat charges and may also delay graduation.