Springfield Location 3800 Sports Way
Springfield, OR 97477 Phone: 541-684-4644
Oregon Culinary Institute 1701 SW Jefferson St.
Portland, OR 97201 Phone: 503-961-6200
Beaverton Location 4145 SW Watson, #300 Beaverton, OR 97005 Phone: 503-646-6000
2018-19 CATALOG ADDENDUM
Updated March 25, 2020
(4/20/2018 Print Date)
Please note that information included here contains only the most recent and relevant information pertaining to each program. Layout of sections follows the catalog.
For history information, see the administration office.
Contents Programs ....................................................................................................................................................... 3
Course Descriptions ...................................................................................................................................... 7
Admissions .................................................................................................................................................. 10
Financial Aid ................................................................................................................................................ 14
Tuition and Fees .......................................................................................................................................... 14
Academic Standards .................................................................................................................................... 15
Inside Back Cover ........................................................................................................................................ 17
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Wilsonville Location
The Wilsonville location of Pioneer Pacific College, has relocated to 4145 SW Watson Ave. #300,
Beaverton, OR 97005. The relocation is effective April 29, 2019. All services and classes previously
offered in Wilsonville will now be offered in Beaverton. Please remove Wilsonville from any program
location.
On page 3, please replace the Springfield location descriptions with the following:
Pioneer Pacific College — Springfield, Oregon
The Springfield location of Pioneer Pacific College is located at 3800 Sports Way in Springfield, Oregon
97477. The facility contains five computer labs, one medical lab, one biology lab, seven classrooms and
administrative/faculty offices. A resource center and student lounge provides study space for students
between classes. An elevator was installed to accommodate the needs of disabled students, staff and
faculty members.
A wing of the Springfield campus is located in the building directly across from the parking lot at 3783
International Court in Springfield, Oregon 97477. The additional wing houses the Practical Nursing and
Radiology programs. It contains one nursing simulation lab, a nursing medical lab, two classrooms, two
fully energized radiology labs in addition to one positioning lab, a darkroom and faculty/administrative
offices.
On page 3, please remove the Wilsonville location description.
On page 3, please replace the existing Accreditation statement with the following:
Accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools to award diplomas
associate’s degrees, and bachelor’s degrees.
The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools may be reached at 750 First Street NE,
Suite 980, Washington, DC 20002-4241, (202) 336-6780.
For each program with an externship course, please replace the language marked with an asterisk
with the following:
Externship courses will be scheduled, and an Externship Site assigned upon successful completion of all
on campus required coursework; or by permission of the Program Director.
On page 5, please replace the 2016 information with the following:
Pioneer Pacific College received programmatic accreditation by JRCERT for the Radiologic Technology
program located at the Springfield campus.
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Programs
On page 8, please note the following update:
Criminal Justice Associate of Applied Science
Optimum Completion Time: 7 terms, 70 weeks Pioneer Pacific College no longer offers this program.
On page 15, please note the following update:
EKG & Phlebotomy Technician Certificate
Optimum Completion Time: 3 terms, 30 academic weeks
Pioneer Pacific College no longer offers this program.
On page 16, please replace the following:
Healthcare Administration Associate of Applied Science
Optimum Completion Time: 6 terms, 60 academic weeks
Offered at: Beaverton, Springfield
Courses Description Lecture Lab Credits
Major Requirements
ACC110 Fundamentals of Accounting 40
4.0
ACC210 Payroll Accounting 40
4.0
ACC275 QuickBooks Applications 20 20 3.0
BUS110 Business & Management 20
2.0
BUS130 General Office Procedures 20 20 3.0
CAP120 MS Windows
20 1.0
CAP130 Microsoft Office I 20 20 3.0
CAP131 Microsoft Office II 20 20 3.0
CAP260 Database–Access 20 20 3.0
HEA110 Medical Office Management Software 20 20 3.0
HEA121 Procedural Coding 20 20 3.0
HEA122 Diagnoses Coding 20 20 3.0
HEA150 Health Information Management 40
4.0
HEA152 Reimbursement Methodologies 40
4.0
HEA155 Introduction to the US Healthcare System 20 20 3.0
MED102 Medical Terminology 20
2.0
MED172 Medical Law & Ethics 40
4.0
MGT210 Human Resources Management 20 20 3.0
MGT220 Organizational Management 20 20 3.0
Total Major Requirements 460 240 58.0
General Education Requirements
BIO110 Human Anatomy and Physiology I for Allied Health 20
2.0
BIO120 Human Anatomy and Physiology II for Allied Health 20
2.0
COM110 Verbal Communications 20
2.0
ENG115 Introduction to College Writing 20 20 3.0
ENG121 English Composition 20 20 3.0
ENG221 Writing the Research Paper 20 20 3.0
MAT116 Algebra I 20
2.0
PSY110 Psychology 40 4.0
Total General Education Requirements 180 60 21.0
Foundation Requirements
CCS110 College & Career Success 20
2.0
CCS190 Professional Development 20
2.0
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KEY110 Keyboarding I
20 1.0
KEY220 Keyboarding II
20 1.0
KEY232 Medical Keyboarding
20 1.0
PCS115 Introduction to the Internet 10 10 1.5
HUM175 Contemporary Problem Solving 20 20 3.0
Total Foundation Requirements 70 90 11.5
Program Total 710 390 90.5
Please remove the quote found on page 17 and place it on page 16.
Healthcare Administration Bachelor of Science
Optimum Completion Time: 7/13 terms, 70/130 academic weeks
Offered at: Beaverton, Springfield
Courses Description Lecture Lab Credits
Major Requirements
ACC110 Fundamentals of Accounting 40
4.0
ACC210 Payroll Accounting 40
4.0
ACC275 QuickBooks Applications 20 20 3.0
BUS110 Business & Management 20
2.0
BUS130 General Office Procedures 20 20 3.0
CAP120 MS Windows
20 1.0
CAP130 Microsoft Office I 20 20 3.0
CAP131 Microsoft Office II 20 20 3.0
CAP260 Database–Access 20 20 3.0
HEA110 Medical Office Management Software 20 20 3.0
HEA121 Procedural Coding 20 20 3.0
HEA122 Diagnoses Coding 20 20 3.0
HEA150 Health Information Management 40
4.0
HEA152 Reimbursement Methodologies 40
4.0
HEA155 Introduction to the US Healthcare System 20 20 3.0
MED102 Medical Terminology 20
2.0
MED172 Medical Law & Ethics 40
4.0
MGT210 Human Resources Management 20 20 3.0
MGT220 Organizational Management 20 20 3.0
Total Associate Major Requirements 460 240 58.0
General Education Requirements
BIO110 Human Anatomy and Physiology I for Allied
Health
20 2.0
BIO120 Human Anatomy and Physiology II for Allied
Health
20 2.0
COM110 Verbal Communications 20
2.0
ENG115 Introduction to College Writing 20 20 3.0
ENG121 English Composition 20 20 3.0
ENG221 Writing the Research Paper 20 20 3.0
MAT116 Algebra I 20
2.0
PSY110 Psychology 40 4.0
Total Associate General Education
Requirements 180
60 21.0
Foundation Requirements
CCS110 College & Career Success 20
2.0
CCS190 Professional Development 20
2.0
KEY110 Keyboarding I
20 1.0
KEY220 Keyboarding II
20 1.0
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KEY232 Medical Keyboarding
20 1.0
PCS115 Introduction to the Internet 10 10 1.5
HUM175 Contemporary Problem Solving 20 20 3.0
Total Associate Foundation Requirements 70 90 11.5
Associate Program Total 710 390 90.5
Courses Description Lecture Lab Credits
Bachelor Major Requirements
HEA310 Current Trends in Healthcare 40
4.0
HEA316 Healthcare Marketing 20 20 3.0
HEA320 Ethics, Advocacy & Future Trends 40
4.0
HEA325 Healthcare Administration & Management 40
4.0
HEA331 Healthcare Finance 20 20 3.0
HEA335 Healthcare Regulatory Environment 40
4.0
HEA340 Healthcare Planning & Evaluation 20 20 3.0
HEA346 Long-Term Care & Aging Populations 20 20 3.0
HEA350 Community Health 20
2.0
HEA400 Quality Concepts & Management 40
4.0
HEA420 Case Management Today 40 4.0
Total Bachelor Division Major
Requirements 340 80 38.0
Total Bachelor General Education Requirements
ECN210 Principles of Economics 40
4.0
ENG310 The Short Story 40
4.0 ENG325 The Research Paper 20 20 3.0 HST410 American History Since World War II 40
4.0
HUM111 Ethics & Social Issues 20
2.0
HUM210 Issues in Human Relations 40
4.0 HUM310 Intercultural Communication 40
4.0
MAT175 Intermediate College Algebra 40
4.0
POL210 Political Science II 40
4.0
SOC110 Sociology 40 4.0
Total Bachelor General Education
Requirements 360 20 37.0
Bachelor Other Requirements
LAW225 Business Law 40
4.0
LAW410 Conflict Resolution & Management 40
4.0
MGT300 Statistics for Managers 40
4.0
MGT355 Project Management Structure & Practice 20 20 3.0
Total Bachelor Other Requirements 140 20 15.0
Program Total 840 120 90.0
BACHELOR PROGRAM TOTAL 1550 510 180.5
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Medical Assisting On pages 20-23, please replace the second, third and fourth paragraph with the following:
…
Graduates of the Medical Assisting program are eligible to take the American Medical Technologist
(AMT) exam for Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) which is accredited by the National Commission
for Certifying Agencies (NCCA). Graduates are eligible to take the National Certified Medical Assisting
(NCMA) exam given through the National Centers for Competency Testing (NCCT).
…
Individuals who have been found guilty of or plead guilty to a felony may not be eligible to sit for the
RMA or NCMA certifications. Students will be required to pass a criminal background check, pass drug
screens and complete certain vaccines prior to externship and employment in the Medical Assisting field.
Applicants to the program are encouraged to discuss any health issues with an admissions officer.
Medical Billing Diploma
Optimum Completion Time: 4 terms, 40 academic weeks
Pioneer Pacific College no longer offers this program.
Medical Coding Associate of Occupational Science
Optimum Completion Time: 7 terms, 70 academic weeks
Pioneer Pacific College no longer offers this program.
Medical Transcription Certificate
Optimum Completion Time: 1 term, 10 academic weeks
Pioneer Pacific College no longer offers this program.
Radiologic Technology On page 29, please replace bullet point number two with the following:
Upon completion of the Radiology Technologist Associate of Applied Science degree program at
Pioneer Pacific College, the graduate will be expected to:
…
Demonstrate competency in all required and elective exams according to ARRT Radiological
Procedures with understanding of fundamental radiographic positioning and projection
techniques.
…
On page 30, please replace the existing statement with the following:
Accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools to award diplomas
associate’s degrees, and bachelor’s degrees.
The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools may be reached at 750 First Street NE,
Suite 980, Washington, DC 20002-4241, (202) 336-6780.
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On page 32, please replace the program header:
Management Bachelor of Science
Optimum Completion Time: 7/13 terms, 70/130 weeks
Offered at: Beaverton, Springfield
On page 35, please replace the Program Information with the following:
Legal Assistant/Paralegal Associate of Applied Science
Optimum Completion Time: 7 terms, 70 academic weeks
Offered at: Beaverton, Springfield
Course Descriptions
On page 36, please replace the following course descriptions:
BAK111 - INTRODUCTION TO BAKING & PASTRY – 8.0
PREREQUISITE: BAK101
This course will introduce students to modern baking and pastry arts. It will provide the theoretical and
technical foundation for the entire program, covering kitchen safety and sanitation, knives and equipment,
culinary math conversions, and weights and measures. Students will be taught the proper use of basic
ingredients and mixing methods while preparing simple yeast breads, quick breads, cookies, pies and
tarts. Students will also begin the ServSafe sanitation training certified by the National Restaurant
Association.
BAK131 – INTERMEDIATE PASTRY ARTS – 8.0
PREREQUISITE: BAK111, BAK121 Entering their third term of baking, students will begin to explore the world of pastry arts including
sponge cakes, flourless cakes, icings, and meringues. The course will also cover assembly and decoration
of both classic and modern cakes, including wedding cakes. Students will also work with tempered
chocolate and make basic candies.
BAK141 - ADVANCED PASTRY ARTS - 8.0
PREREQUISITES: BAK121
This course is designed to integrate knowledge and skills developed throughout the program to produce
advanced desserts and decorations. New topics covered will include soufflés, ice creams, sorbets, dessert
sauces, and garnishing techniques. Students will also be introduced to sugar artistry and pastry show
work.
BAK198 - BAKING & PASTRY EXTERNSHIP - 8.0
PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of all on-campus required course work.
Upon successful completion of all on-campus required course work, students work under the supervision
of an extern site manager and an OCI externship coordinator to develop practical experience in a food
service industry setting. Successful completion of the externship is required for graduation.
CMJ298 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE EXTERNSHIP- 6.0
PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of all on-campus required course work.
Upon successful completion of all on-campus required course work, students work under the direct
supervision of an extern site supervisor and the Criminal Justice Program Director to develop practical
experience in a criminal justice setting. Note: Students must meet with their externship coordinator
and/or their program director at least one term prior to their registration into CMJ298 in order to complete
any required criminal background checks.
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CUL131 - PROFESSIONAL CULINARY TECHNIQUE - 7.0
PREREQUISITES: CUL111
Entering the second term of culinary, students in this course will continue to practice foundational skills
covered in term one such as knife handling, palate development, and essential cooking methods.
Intermediate culinary math focuses on yields, recipe conversion, and ingredient cost. In addition, students
will work on more advanced techniques and plate presentation as they start to develop true culinary
artistry. Nutritional and international cuisine, the world of herbs and spices, and breakfast production will
also be covered, along with the garde manger, charcuterie, cold sauces and emulsions.
CUL141 - ADVANCED CULINARY TECHNIQUE - 7.0
PREREQUISITES: CUL111, CUL121
Students in this course will be asked to take what they’ve learned and put it together into a synthesized
cooking plan. Teamwork and time management will be stressed in the “live fire drill” as students develop
and cost out menus, then execute the production of hot entrees, soups and salads, working on multiple
tasks simultaneously and together with classmates to get an accurate feel for how industry professionals
function as a team. Wild game and seafood fabrication will also be covered, as well as baking and pastry.
CUL152 - CULINARY ARTISTRY - 3.0
PREREQUISITES: CUL121, CUL131
Students in this class will develop skills in advanced culinary theory, technique and plate presentation.
Special emphasis is placed on plate composition and flavor techniques. The lab time will be devoted to
advanced meat, game and seafood fabrication and utilization, with an emphasis on proper execution and
plating for fine dining.
CUL161 - RESTAURANT PRACTICAL - 6.0
PREREQUISITES: CUL121, CUL131
Students in this course will gain valuable practical experience by operating the school’s full-service, fine
dining restaurant. They will be responsible for all preparation and hot line production of contemporary
cuisine for the multi-course, prix fixe meals, including soups, appetizers, salads, and hot entrées.
CUL197 - CULINARY PRACTICAL EXTERNSHIP - 8.0
PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of all on-campus required course work.
Upon successful completion of on-campus required course work, students work under the supervision of
an extern site manager and an OCI externship coordinator to develop practical experience in a food
service industry setting. Successful completion of the externship is required for graduation.
HEA198 – MEDICAL CODING EXTERNSHIP – 6.0
PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of all on-campus required course work.
Upon successful completion of all on-campus required course work, students work under the supervision
of an extern site supervisor and a PPC medical coding coordinator to develop practical experience in a
medical office setting. Successful completion of the externship is required for graduation.
LAW298 - PARALEGAL EXTERNSHIP - 6.0
PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of all on-campus required course work.
Upon successful completion of all on-campus required course work, students work under the direct
supervision of an extern site supervisor and the Paralegal Program Director to develop practical
experience in a legal office setting. Successful completion of the externship is required for graduation.
LXR198 – LIMITED X-RAY EXTERNSHIP – 6.0
PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of all on-campus required course work.
Upon successful completion of all on-campus required course work, students work under the supervision
of an extern site supervisor and a PPC Limited X-ray externship coordinator to develop practical
experience in a medical office setting. Successful completion of the externship is required for graduation.
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MED177 – AMBULATORY CARE/EMERGENCIES – 2.0
This course covers basic life support, emergencies, first aid and wound care. Students will earn their BLS
CPR Certification.
MED196 – PHLEBOTOMY/EKG EXTERNSHIP – 6.0
PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of all on-campus required course work.
Upon successful completion of all on-campus required course work, students work under the supervision
of an extern site supervisor and a PPC medical assisting coordinator to develop practical experience in a
medical office setting. Successful completion of the externship is required for graduation.
MED198 – MA EXTERNSHIP – 6.0
PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of all on-campus required course work.
Upon successful completion of all on-campus required course work, students work under the supervision
of an extern site supervisor and a PPC medical assisting coordinator to develop practical experience in a
medical facility. Specific training goals and objectives are prepared prior to the start of the externship and
all students are required to maintain a written time sheet. Successful completion of the externship is
required for graduation.
MED199 – MEDICAL OFFICE ADMINISTRATION EXTERNSHIP – 6.0
PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of all on-campus required course work.
Upon successful completion of all on-campus required course work, students work under the supervision
of an extern site supervisor and a PPC medical office administration coordinator to develop practical
experience in a medical office setting. Successful completion of the externship is required for graduation.
RMT110 – BEVERAGE SERVICE & MIXOLOGY – 2.0
This course is designed to give students the opportunity to learn basic functions of beverage service and
management. Topics include basic product knowledge, distilled spirits production, mixology, bar mise en
place and customer service. The role of the barista will be explored and students will have the opportunity
to learn drink recipes and coffee service.
RMT130 – DINING ROOM ESSENTIALS – 2.0
The purpose of this course is to give students the opportunity to understand dining room service and
management. Emphasis is placed on customer service, phone etiquette and reservation systems, sales
techniques, and service sequence and mechanics in an American a la Carte setting. Students will be
introduced to POS technology as it relates to dining room service. Students will be trained in responsible
alcohol serving and obtain OLCC server’s permit.
RMT297 – RESTAURANT PRACTICAL EXTERNSHIP – 8.0
PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of all on-campus required course work.
Upon successful completion of all on-campus required course work, students work under the supervision
of an extern site manager and an OCI externship coordinator to develop practical experience in a food
service industry setting. Specific training goals and objectives are prepared prior to the start of the
externship and tailored to the needs of the site chosen. Successful completion of the externship is
required for graduation.
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Admissions On page 52, please replace the General Requirements section with the following:
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
To be eligible for admission to any program, an applicant must have proof of a high school diploma or a
general education development (GED). Students who have completed an associate degree or above at an
accredited institution may submit official college transcripts in lieu of a high school diploma or GED.
Within 30 days of application, students must provide transcripts indicating successful completion of high
school, GED, Associate’s or any degree above. Official transcripts may be mailed or faxed directly from
the issuing institution to the college or they may be hand delivered in an envelope sealed by the issuing
institution within 30 days of application. Exceptions to the 30 day requirement may be made on a case-
by-case basis, in writing and only upon approval of the Vice President of Admissions.
Transcripts from schools outside of the U.S. must be evaluated for U.S. degree equivalency, at the
student’s expense, by an independent agency that is qualified and approved by Pioneer Pacific
College/Oregon Culinary Institute to evaluate foreign credentials.
In addition to meeting the general requirements above, applicants to Pioneer Pacific College and Oregon
Culinary Institute are required to take the Wonderlic SLE exam. The Wonderlic SLE exam measures
basic skills in reading, writing and mathematics, and is used to ensure that applicants accepted have the
requisite skills to meet the entrance requirements of the college.
To be eligible for admission to any program at Pioneer Pacific College or Oregon Culinary Institute, an
applicant must earn a minimum aggregate score of 13 on the Wonderlic SLE. Applicants who do not
receive a passing score on the Wonderlic SLE on their first attempt will be allowed to retest, using an
alternate form of the same test, once without a waiting period. Any subsequent attempts must be separated
by a minimum of 31 days.
Practical Nursing and Radiologic Technology students are required to take the program specific
assessment test(s) regardless of prior post-secondary education or test scores.
The Wonderlic SLE requirement may be waived for students who document any of the following criteria.
Please refer to the Transfer Credit Policy for specific information about time limitations and
transferability of credits from other schools. Only college level coursework may be transferred in.
• A waiver of all tests will be granted with an associate degree or higher from an institution whose
credits are transferable to Pioneer Pacific College, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5.
• A waiver of the relevant placement test will be granted with proof of either an SAT score of 480,
or an ACT score of 20 on each of the reading, writing or math tests. SAT and ACT results must
be within the last two years.
• A waiver of the relevant placement test will be granted with acceptable Wonderlic-SLE test
scores taken at another institution within the last two years. Score reports may be sent directly
from the originating test office or applicant (by email, FAX or by mail) to the Admissions
Department.
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On page 53, please replace the Practical Nursing Selection process policy with the following:
PRACTICAL NURSING SELECTION PROCESS
In addition to the initial application process, applicants to the Practical Nursing program must go through
a selection process. Admission to the Practical Nursing program is based on specific selection criteria,
and final selection is based upon total points awarded. Points are awarded based upon the Wonderlic
Assessment Test; PN Math Assessment Test; Life Experience; Points of Education; High School and
College grade point average; written essay; references; Letter of Interest; and interview with the Program
Director. Applicants are also required to take and pass a criminal background check and drug screening.
Criminal background checks are completed prior to admission and all students admitted to the Practical
Nursing program must pass a criminal background check. The following agencies list criteria on their
websites that will disqualify a student from licensure and from being admitted to the Practical Nursing
program:
• OSBN Division 45 Standards and Scope of Practice for the Licensed Practical Nurse and
Registered Nurse
• Chapter 407 Department of Health and Human Services Division 007 Criminal Records and
Abuse Check Rules
Applicants to the Practical Nursing program will have their completed applications sent to the Practical
Nursing Program Director. The applicants will be scheduled for an interview with the Practical Nursing
Program Director and points will be awarded. At the beginning of every month the applicants from the
previous month will be reviewed and seats will be awarded by total points awarded with date of
enrollment as a secondary qualifier. Students selected to be placed on the wait list will be awarded seats
as they become available based on total points awarded with date of enrollment as a secondary qualifier.
For applicants applying after the last review of applicants but prior to the first day of class, seats will be
awarded based on availability.
Once an applicant is selected for admission, they will be notified by their Admissions Officer who will
inform them that their conditional selection to the program will be contingent upon the results of both the
background check and drug screen. Once all required enrollment documents have been submitted and a
financial plan is in place, an acceptance interview is scheduled. Once the background check, and drug
screening have been cleared, the applicant is scheduled for mandatory orientation.
Background check and Drug screening will be required to be processed prior to the first day of
attendance. Once all steps of the process are completed, the applicant will be scheduled for a mandatory
orientation.
ALTERNATES
Each term alternates are selected and placed on a wait list. Applicants chosen as alternates are processed
in the same manner as those selected for admission. Should a space become available through the first
week of school, alternates are offered the opportunity to be accepted as a regular student once their
application process is complete.
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On page 53, please replace the Radiologic Technology Selection process policy with the following:
RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM SELECTION PROCESS
In addition to the initial application process, applicants to the Radiologic Technology program must go
through a selection process. Admission to the Radiologic Technology program is based on specific
selection criteria, and final selection is based upon total points awarded. Points are awarded based upon
the Wonderlic Assessment Test; RT Math Assessment Test; Life Experience; Points of Education; High
School and College grade point average; personal essay; references; proctored essay; and interview with
the Program Director.
All students admitted to the Radiologic Technology Program must pass a criminal background check and
drug screen as part of the admission process. The following agencies list criteria on their websites that
will disqualify a student from licensure and from being admitted to the Radiologic Technology program:
• Oregon Board of Medical Imaging
(a) Oregon Administrative Rules Division 10 337-010-0010 Qualifications of Radiographer in
Diagnostic Field
(b) Oregon Administrative Rules Division 30 Compliance and Discipline
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologist
(a) Code of Ethics and Rules of Ethics
(b) Ethics Review
(c) Certification Eligibility Requirements
Applicants to the Radiologic Technology program will have their completed applications sent to the
Radiologic Technology Program Director. The applicants will be scheduled for an interview with the
Radiologic Technology Program Director and points will be awarded upon review of the applicant’s file
and interview. Following the interview process, the Program Director will be responsible for reviewing
the total points awarded and making final selections for admission.
Once an applicant is selected for admission, they will be notified by an Admissions Officer and will be
required to complete their background check, Financial Aid process, and Drug Screening. Once all
required enrollment documents have been submitted and a financial plan is in place, an acceptance
interview is scheduled. Once the background check, and drug screening have been cleared, the applicant
is scheduled for mandatory orientation.
ALTERNATES
Each term alternates are selected and placed on a wait list. Applicants chosen as alternates are processed
in the same manner as those selected for admission. Should a space become available through the first
week of school, alternates are offered the opportunity to be accepted as a regular student once their
application process is complete.
SUBSTANCE ABUSE IN THE RADIOLOGY PROGRAM
• All selected students in the Radiology Program must pass a urine drug screen prior to being
accepted into the Radiology program.
• Must be able to pass a urine drug screen or body substance analysis at any time requested
throughout the program.
• Urine collections may be monitored by personnel at the collection site.
• Applicants who have a positive urine drug screen will have their offer of acceptance withdrawn.
• Students who fail a drug screen will be asked to leave the program. This includes a positive
result for prescription marijuana or other drugs that may result in impairment.
• Pioneer Pacific College does not accept students into the Radiology Program currently using
prescription marijuana.
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On page 55, please replace the table titled Online Learning with the following:
Online Learning: Approved Courses
The following courses are approved for online delivery. Not all courses are available each term. Not all
programs are available for online delivery. Please contact your Program Director regarding the
availability of online courses.
ACC233 CCS190 CMJ460 CNT310 ENG221 HEA325 HUM330 MED102 MGT220 PHM101
BUS110 CMJ100 CNT130 CNT360 ENG310 HEA335 KEY110 MED103 MGT300 PHM141
BUS111 CMJ104 CNT140 CNT430 ENG325 HEA340 KEY220 MED131 MGT310 PHM142
BUS120 CMJ140 CNT165 CNT440 HEA105 HIT110 KEY230 MED141 MGT355 PHM172
BUS130 CMJ165 CNT175 CNT480 HEA132 HIT130 KEY232 MED151 MGT365 POL110
BUS210 CMJ170 CNT220 EET250 HEA150 HST410 LAW300 MED161 MGT380 POL210
CAP105 CMJ213 CNT240 EET280 HEA155 HUM111 LAW370 MED172 MKT310 PSY110
CAP145 CMJ335 CNT250 ENG115 HEA316 HUM175 LAW380 MED175 MKT350 PSY210
CCS110 CMJ440 CNT260 ENG121 HEA320 HUM210 LAW410 MGT210 PCS115 SOC110
On page 55, please remove the policy titled Enrollment in Distance Education Courses.
On page 55, please add the following:
The Beaverton Main (formerly Wilsonville Main) Campus (Host) has an approved consortium agreement
with the Springfield Branch Campus (Home).
On page 55, please replace the Veterans Education Benefits Information with the Following:
VETERANS EDUCATION BENEFITS INFORMATION
All of Pioneer Pacific College's programs offered are approved for the training of eligible veterans and
eligible veteran’s dependents. If a prospective or current student is eligible for veteran education benefits,
he or she must apply for benefits online through the Veterans Administration (VA) web site at
www.va.gov. The VA regional office will mail a Certificate of Eligibility (COE) to the student. The
student must provide copies of their COE, Statement of Benefits or VAF 28-1905 to both the Financial
Aid and Registrar’s offices before the school can submit certification of enrollment to the VA.
No student will be certified for or receive VA education benefits until the college has received, at least,
unofficial transcripts from all colleges the student has attended. Official transcripts must be received by at
least the end of the student’s first term at Pioneer Pacific College. Each student is responsible for ensuring
that official transcripts are sent from the issuing institution directly to the Registrar’s office from all
colleges and postsecondary schools previously attended (whether or not VA benefits were received at
those schools) before the second term of certification can be submitted to the VA. Any student
transferring from another institution who has had their benefits terminated will be placed on Warning
status the first term of enrollment in accordance with Pioneer Pacific College’s Veteran’s Academic
Policy. In addition, students must notify the Registrar’s office of any changes in degree objective or
enrollment status while enrolled at Pioneer Pacific College and should be aware that benefits will be
awarded only for classes that apply directly toward the declared degree objective.
All students receiving VA education benefits must maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA each term to meet the
school’s satisfactory academic standards. When a student has failed to maintain the school’s prescribed
standards of progress, VA must be informed promptly so that benefit payments can be discontinued in
accordance with the law.
Externships taking longer than one term to complete will require program director approval, but cannot
exceed two terms.
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Financial Aid On page 59, under the Satisfactory Academic Progress policy, please add the following:
Satisfactory Progress
A student leave of absence does not affect the GPA or SCCP calculations.
Program Transfers and Additional Credentials
Students may transfer into different programs or obtain additional credentials as desired. GPA and SCCP
calculations will start over in the new program with the exception of those courses that transfer into the
new program. Classes transferred into the new program are subject to GPA and SCCP minimum
requirements as well as all classes that the student has successfully received Test-Out-Credit.
On page 60, please replace the paragraph with the following:
SATISFACTORY/UNSATISFACTORY OR CONTINUED PROGRESS Courses graded on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis or on a Medical Pass basis are not included in the
GPA calculation, but affect the SCCP calculation. Courses graded on a “Continued Progress” basis are
only used for students on externship status. SCCP and GPA will only be affected once a final grade is
posted. This course is treated on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis.
On page 62, please remove the Pioneer Pacific College 2019 High School Scholarship Program.
This scholarship is no longer being offered.
Tuition and Fees
On page 63, under the Fee policy, please replace the first paragraph with the following:
Fees
All programs require a $50 Application Fee to be paid when the Enrollment Agreement is completed, a
$500 Registration Fee that will be charged to the student’s account on or after the first day of the term in
which they start classes, and a $50 Graduation Fee that will be charged to the student’s account at the
beginning of their final term of study. Pioneer Pacific College’s academic measurement system is quarter
credit hours. Each program has an average tuition per credit as listed on the catalog insert. Students
required to repeat a course because of a failing grade or withdrawal for any reason will be charged tuition
at this rate.
On page 63, under the Re-entry Fee policy, please add the following:
Students returning from an official leave of absence on the scheduled date will not be charged a re-entry
fee.
On page 63, under the Registration Fee policy, please replace the existing policy with the following:
All students are charged a $500 registration fee. A registration fee will only be charged for the student’s
first enrollment at Pioneer Pacific College.
On page 63, under Legacy Tuition Discount Program
The college no longer offers the Legacy program.
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On page 64, please replace the section titled “For Veterans” with the following:
FOR VETERANS
Students receiving the Montgomery GI Bill (Chapter 30), Montgomery GI Bill- Selected Reserve
(Chapter 1606), Reserve Education Assistance Program (REAP, Chapter 1607) or Survivors' and
Dependents' Educational Assistance Program (Chapter 35) are responsible for paying their tuition when it
is due. The Veterans Administration pays students after they have received certification of enrollment
from our office.
Students receiving VA Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (Chapter 31) or Post-9/11 GI Bill
(Chapter 33) must declare their intent to use Veteran’s Education benefits or they will be packaged using
other available funding for which they are eligible. Students may provide the following proof:
Certificate of eligibility for entitlement to education assistance under chapter 31 or 33 (a
“certificate of eligibility” can also include a “Statement of Benefits” obtained from the
Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) – ebenefits, or a VAF 28-1905 form for chapter 31
authorization purposes)
Students who provide the above documentation will be allowed to attend and participate in their program
or course for a period of time until funds are received, without penalties, late fees, denial of attendance or
be required to borrow additional funds due to any delay in the Veteran Administrations’ benefit payment.
This period of time begins on the date that the individual provides the above mentioned forms and ends
on the earlier of the following:
• The date on which payment from VA is made to the institution
• 90 days after the date the institution certified tuition and fees following receipt of the
certificate of eligibility
The Regional Processing Office in Oklahoma is the processing center for student records. Please allow
eight to ten weeks for processing of initial claims. Continuing students should allow three to four weeks
for processing. Pioneer Pacific College is NOT the Veterans Administration. Based on information
provided by the student and/or college records, we report class registration, changes and final grades to
the VA for determination of payment eligibility. Pay issue questions should be directed to the VA at 1-
888-443-4551.
Academic Standards On page 65, please remove the following requirement under Class Scheduling:
Externship courses will be scheduled and Externship Site assigned, in the final term of the student’s
program.
On page 65, please remove the following requirement under Grading System:
Externship courses will be scheduled and Externship Site assigned, in the final term of the student’s
program.
On page 65, please add the following paragraph:
Continued Progress
A CP grade may be awarded when the grading period has ended, but all externship hours have not been
completed. (Student will have the following grading period to complete the remaining externship hours)
CP may be granted for one term in externship courses.
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On page 65, please add the following:
LEAVE OF ABSENCE
A leave of absence is a temporary interruption in a student’s program of study. A leave of absence will be
authorized for the following reasons only:
Students who complete their externship and must wait until the next term is available to resume
coursework
Students transferring between campuses required to wait for the appropriate entry point
Students waiting for their externship to begin
Students waiting for a module to begin
Students who have completed a module and are waiting for the next term to begin
A leave of absence may only be requested for students who have completed the required coursework in
the previous term or module and have been awarded a letter grade other than I = Incomplete.
A leave of absence may be approved if all of the following are met:
Students must request the leave of absence in writing and in advance
Students must meet with a Financial Aid Department representative prior to approval
There is a reasonable expectation that the student will return
The student’s Program Director approves the leave of absence
The student’s reason for requesting a leave of absence is one of the five approved reasons
above
The maximum timeframe for a leave of absence is one term. Students must be meeting satisfactory
academic progress at the time of request. A student who fails to return from a leave of absence will have a
withdrawal date of their last date of attendance and must formally re-apply for admission. Any student
who requests a leave of absence and does not qualify for leave of absence status will be notified.
On page 65, please include the following temporary policy for students who are currently enrolled
as of March 25, 2020:
Temporary Leave of Absence Policy, Interruption of Study due to COVID 19
Students at Pioneer Pacific College and Oregon Culinary Institute who were unable to begin or to remain
at their externship sites due to COVID 19, may be granted a temporary Leave of Absence (LOA). The
LOA will be effective as of the student’s last date of attendance and will extend no further than May 31,
2020. Students who wish to be granted this temporary interruption must complete the LOA request form,
discuss their financial aid and return a completed form to their program director or campus president.
Students who do not return from LOA are subject to the federally mandated Return to Title IV calculation
based on their last date of attendance. Students who enter a new term while on LOA will receive a CP
grade for the term in which their externship began. These students will not be charged any additional
tuition or fees.
On page 67, please replace the second paragraph under Transfer of Credit to Other Schools with
the following:
Pioneer Pacific College has written articulation agreements with the University of Phoenix, City
University (Bellevue, Washington), Concordia University, Warner Pacific College, and Northwest
Christian University.
For the Practical Nursing program only, Pioneer Pacific College has a written articulation agreement for
the transfer of credit into Sullivan Universities’ Associate of Science in nursing program.
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Not all articulation agreements apply to all students. Copies of the articulation listed above are available
upon request. Please see your Admissions Officer for details.
On page 68, please add the following line item to the Repeating a Course policy:
…
6. The college may not certify veteran education benefits to pay for previously passed course(s) unless the
course is required to be repeated for reasons such as licensure or accreditation.
…
On page 68, please replace the address at the bottom of the Grievance Policy and Complaint
Procedure with the following:
At any time, if the student is dissatisfied with the results obtained through this procedure, he or she may
contact the Office of Private Postsecondary Education, Higher Education Coordinating Commission, 255
Capitol Street NE, Third Floor, Salem, OR 97310 or the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges
and Schools (ACICS) at 1350 Eye Street NW, Suite 560, Washington, DC, 20005.
Inside Back Cover
Pacific Education Corporation (d/b/a Pioneer Pacific College) is a privately-owned Oregon corporation.
The school’s Board of Directors consists of Don Moutos, Ray Gauthier (Chairman and Secretary) and Jeff
Engh. Don Moutos is the President of the corporation. All locations operate under the same ownership.