Policies & Procedures
These policies ensure all students succeed academically, clinically, and professionally at Altruistic Academy.
Quick Table of Contents
Student Kit Expectations
Your Student Kit contains the essential tools for training. You are responsible for maintaining its cleanliness and condition.
- Bring Your Kit to Every Class: Required for all hands-on sessions. No kit = no participation.
- Kit Becomes Your Property: Replacement of lost or broken items is the student’s responsibility.
Clinical I Phase: Orientation & Guidelines
The Clinical I Phase builds foundational skills in a supervised, simulated clinical setting.
Learning Objectives
- Probe coordination & insertion techniques
- Equipment setup & operation (Galvanic, Blend, Thermolysis, Laser)
- Sanitation & sterilization procedures
- Client assessment & documentation
- Professional communication & time use
Required Clinical I Hours
| Skill Area | Hours |
|---|
| Probe Coordination & Insertion | 20 |
| Sanitation & Sterilization | 10 |
| Equipment – Galvanic/Blend | 10 |
| Equipment – Thermolysis | 10 |
| Equipment – Laser & Light-Based | 15 |
| Client Consultation & Assessment | 15 |
| Pre/Post-Treatment Procedures | 10 |
| Total | 90 hrs |
Responsibilities & Time Use
Students must stay actively engaged: performing, assisting, observing, documenting, or sanitizing. Idle time is not permitted.
Self-Practice Policy
- Max 15% of hours (≈13.5 hrs)
- No more than 2 treatments per body area
- Educators may redirect overuse
Diversity Requirements
- 4+ Fitzpatrick skin types
- Fine, coarse & grey/white hair
- At least 5 body areas (face/neck, underarms, bikini, ears, legs, arms, back/torso)
📄 Download Clinical I Phase Guidelines
📄 Download Diversity Log
Clinical II Phase: Practical Expectations
Where knowledge becomes skill. Students must demonstrate professionalism, preparedness, and excellence every day.
📄 Download Clinical II Tracking Log
Attendance Policy
Online Coursework
- All work due Mondays by 11:59 PM
- Tracked in STARS system
- Missing work = loss of clinical privileges
In-Person Clinical
- Clock in/out via STARS iPad
- Must be on time, in uniform, and prepared
- Unexcused absences may lead to dismissal
STARS Student Account
- Weekly hour tracking posted Wednesdays
- View tuition balance & payments
- Students must monitor progress & hours
Clocking In & Out
- Clock in at arrival on STARS iPad
- Clock out at departure
- Missed punches must be reported immediately
Reminder: Personal devices are not permitted for clocking in/out.
Safe Exam Browser (SEB)
SEB locks down your device during online exams, preventing unauthorized apps, sites, or communication.
- Required for all quizzes & exams
- Blocks notifications, screenshots, multitasking
- Instructor provides SEB config file or link
▶️ Watch SEB Overview Video
Social Media Policy
Student Forum Participation
Clinical Phase Posting
📄 Download Social Media Expectations
📄 Download Forum Acknowledgment Form