CACC students are responsible for their education. Therefore, students should attend all classes,
labs, and placements to receive the intended benefits of their courses. The College is committed
to student success, and students are expected to adhere to the following attendance policy:
Full participation in the program is mandatory according to both OSAP and College regulations.
Students must not exceed a 10% absence rate throughout the program’s duration or be absent for
28 days (including weekends) as applicable, whether the absence is continuous or interrupted.
Failure to adhere to this attendance policy may result in academic probation and/or withdrawal
from the program.
Attendance Tracking Procedures
• Instructors will implement consistent attendance tracking procedures at the start
of each class, after breaks, and at the end of each session.
• The college will use appropriate digital tools or Learning Management Systems to
monitor attendance electronically for asynchronous programs.
• In-person classes will utilize sign-in sheets or electronic attendance systems for
tracking.
Accurate Attendance Recording
• Instructors will ensure accurate and timely recording of student attendance at the
specified intervals during each class session.
• Instructors will document the mode of attendance (in-person or virtual) to
maintain a comprehensive attendance record. Attendance Requirements
• CACC will set clear attendance requirements for each course, as the syllabus
specifies.
• Students will be informed of attendance expectations and the consequences of not
meeting the established requirements. Early Intervention and Support

• Instructors will monitor attendance patterns and promptly identify students who
must meet attendance requirements.
• Instructors will initiate early intervention measures, such as reaching out to
students, offering additional support, or referring them to appropriate academic
advising or support services.
NACC PSW and ECA Programs
The College will immediately dismiss from the program any student who meets any of the
following criteria:
➢ Five (5) consecutive class days absence without notification to the school and a valid
and documented reason for the absence will result in immediate withdrawal and
notification to funding agencies as required.
➢ Even with notification, ten (10) consecutive class days of absence from school will be
considered a withdrawal from the program.
➢ In addition, students who miss more than 10% of their program hours may be withdrawn.
Attendance Policy for Clinical Placements
As part of the course curriculum, clinical placements/practicum are critical components of the
learning experience at Canadian All Care College. Students are expected to adhere to the
attendance policy for clinical placements, as described in the course outline. The following are
the specific responsibilities of students regarding clinical placement attendance:
1. Understanding the Attendance Policy: Students should familiarize themselves with the
attendance policy for clinical placements outlined in the course curriculum and outline.
They should acknowledge the importance of regular attendance during clinical
placements to maximize learning opportunities and meet program requirements.
2. Adherence to Attendance Requirements: Attend all scheduled clinical placement
sessions as specified in the course outline and comply with any additional attendance
expectations communicated by the clinical instructor or placement site.
3. Proactive Communication: Notify the clinical instructor or relevant authorities in
advance if any unplanned circumstances may lead to absence from the clinical placement.
Promptly communicate any illness, emergencies, or extenuating circumstances affecting
attendance.
4. Submission of Required Documentation: For any extended absences due to medical or
emergency reasons, provide the necessary documentation, such as a doctor’s or short-term
absence note, per the attendance policy.
5. Planned Leaves and Absence Reporting: Abide by the college’s attendance policy for
planned leaves during clinical placements and notify the relevant authorities in advance. Report planned absences or changes in the clinical placement schedule to the appropriate
college office.
6. Making Up Missed Hours: If permitted, arrange with the clinical instructor to make up
missed clinical placement hours due to excused absences.
7. Professional Conduct and Responsibility: Approach clinical placements with
professionalism, dedication, and a commitment to learning. Recognize that attendance
during clinical placements impacts the quality of hands-on learning experiences and
overall clinical competence.
8. Compliance with Guidelines: Comply with any additional guidelines or requirements
for clinical placement attendance set forth by the college or the placement site. If unsure
about any aspects of the attendance policy, seek clarification or guidance from the clinical
instructor or relevant college personnel.
Without prearrangements, students must notify the college within 24 hours of unplanned
absences. Medical or other emergencies necessitating an absence exceeding three days require
documentation such as a doctor’s note, medical report, or a short-term absence note. Students
who miss classes, tests, quizzes, assignments, and labs are accountable for independently
completing their learning materials.
A doctor’s note is mandatory for students who have been absent from regular classes for three or
more consecutive days.
To communicate your absence, late arrival, or early departure with a valid reason, please contact
the college via WeChat, MSTeams Chat, phone call, email, or in person before 9:30 AM each
day.
The College will not tolerate continuous and habitual absences, and appropriate remedial
measures will be implemented.
Students who meet 100% attendance will avoid losing their Ontario Student Grant.
Students with too many absences (more than 10% of the program duration) may get poor
grades in the final assessments, which will be reflected in their academic progress reports.
Students absent from classes or labs must learn any missed material within the published
deadlines.
At the beginning of each course, the professor or instructor must advise students about the
attendance requirements as stated in the course outlines.
As stated in the course outline, the impact of non-attendance on grades will be explained on the
first day of class.

A student may make up missed work only at the discretion of the course professor or instructor.
Missed assignments, tests, or other evaluative tools could result in the forfeiture of grades as
described in the course outline.
With the approval of the instructor, the Academic Department will work with students to proctor
missed exams for the types of absences described below.