Requirements

Core Values - Renaissance core values include providing a great, safe, and productive environment for all students and clients. We hold ourselves to the highest standards of excellence providing education, resources, and accountability for our conduct and decisions. We contribute positively to our communities and our environment. We respect differences and support diversity among students, clients, and communities. We recognize the impact of learning and are dedicated to excellence and future success.

Mission Statement - Our goal is to build the spirit of oneself, suspend doubt, enact reasonable thought, propel intent, seek greater, embrace challenge, respect the process, and build. 

Policies 

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General Scheduling Policy - Students should arrive 15 minutes before the start of class. Students arriving late (15 minutes past the scheduled time) for class may not be admitted. Any cancellations should be made at least 24 hours before class registration dates. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at renaissance@1rmtgroup.com or (757) 809-2240. 

General Attendance Policy (not including 68 hour course) - Students are expected to attend class regularly and on time. Arriving 15 minutes past the scheduled time is considered an absence. If absences occur, the student and/or scheduler must contact the instructor via phone. The student will be rescheduled with the appropriate training class to make up for missed time as it is mandatory to receive all hours for successful completion of the course. The same course may only be rescheduled twice. After the second unsuccessful rescheduling attempt, the class will be dropped with a grade of incompletion and the student will have to re-enroll. There will be no refunds under any circumstance. 

Cell Phone Policy - Cell phones must be put away during instruction hours at all times and silenced. The usage of cell phones will be permitted during breaks. If there is a call that must be taken due to an emergent situation, please leave the room quietly to take the call outside of the instructional environment. If this policy is violated once, a verbal warning will be issued. Upon a second violation, the student will be asked to leave the program as distractions must be minimized.

Refund Policy—No refunds will be given. If a scheduled course is canceled 24 hours before the scheduled time, the service can be rescheduled or used as credit toward another course. Funds must be used within 60 days of the initially scheduled date. 

Cancellation Policy - There will be a $75.00 cancellation/no-show fee if the student cannot make the scheduled course without giving at least 24 hours prior notice. If a class is paid in full and there is a “no show”, $75.00 will be deducted from the balance, and the remaining balance can be applied to courses only available at Renaissance. All balances owed must be paid before the next scheduled class date. However, please note that these funds must be used within 60 days of the initially planned date, or they will be forfeited.

Payment Policy—All payments for services must be received 24 hours before all scheduled courses. If payments are not received within the allotted 24 hours before the scheduled class time, the course will be canceled. Payments WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED on the day of class. 

Course Specifications

32 Hour & 4 Hour Medication Aide Prerequisites - This course meets Virginia requirements for necessary training of a non-licensed person to administer medications in Department of Behavioral Health & Development Services (DBHDS) approved facilities according to the Code of Virginia §54.1-3408. Our state-certified trainers offer 32-hour and 4-hour refresher courses using the approved curriculum in medication management. To be accepted into the program, you must:

• Pass a criminal background check. 
• Pre-register and have valid identification.

68 Hour Medication Aide Prerequisites - This course is designed to teach Medication Aides how to safely and effectively administer medications to residents and/or individuals in programs licensed by the Virginia Department of Social Services (assisted living facilities). Under this curriculum, participants will learn:

• Preparing for safe administration of medications to clients in assisted living facilities;
• Maintaining aseptic conditions;
• Understanding of basic pharmacology;
• Facilitating client self-administration or assisting with medication administration;
• Following the proper procedure for preparing, administering, and maintaining medications;
• Following appropriate procedures for documentation and reporting to the licensed healthcare professional on duty at the facility or to the client's prescriber. 

To complete this course, participants must attend 48 hours of classroom instruction and 20 hours of supervised skills practice in medication administration to residents of an assisted living facility. After completing the 68-hour training program, participants are eligible to register with the Virginia Board of Nursing and take the state exam to become a Registered Medication Aide.

To be accepted into the program, you must:

• Have a current/valid CNA licensure; or
• Provide proof of successful completion of a direct care training program approved by the Department of Social Services (e.g. PCA); or
• Provide proof of successful completion of an approved nursing aide education program; and
• Pre-register and have valid identification; and 
• Pass a criminal background check; and 
• Current negative PPD results within the past year; and 
• Valid First Aid/CPR/AED certification (acceptable programs only American Heart Association, American Red Cross, National Safety Council, American Safety and Health Institute, or who has current CPR certification issued within the past two years by a community college, hospital, volunteer rescue squad, or fire department).

The 68 Hour training program takes a minimum of 4 weeks to complete. This course will be offered 2 to 3 times a year. Please contact the office for scheduling and availability. 

Direct Care Staff Prerequisites—This curriculum is based on and meets the requirements of the Standards for Licensed Assisted Living Facilities. Per regulations, all direct care staff who do not meet a requirement of this curriculum must enroll in and complete a training program consistent with Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) requirements within two (2) months of employment. 

To be accepted into the program, you must:

• Pass a criminal background check.
• Pre-register and have valid identification.
• At least 18 years of age unless certified in Virginia as a Certified Nursing Aide.

CPR Certification Prerequisites - This is an approved curriculum from The American Red Cross. This course will prepare you to recognize and care for a variety of first aid, breathing, and cardiac emergencies involving adults, children, and infants and meet OSHA/workplace requirements. Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive a digital certificate for Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED valid for two years. To be accepted into the program, you must:

• Pre-register and have valid identification.
• Valid email for your digital certification.

*** For a full listing of barrier crimes and to fully read the guide, please visit www.dhp.virginia.gov. ***