Non Discrimination CURE admits students without regard to race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, age, disabilities that would preclude meeting the requirements, or any other factor prohibited by law.

Contact: Administration | info@cure.edu | 1 (855) 843-2873

Yes.

Financial assistance and program counseling are also provided by New York State for individuals with disabilities through ACCES-VR.

What is Acces-VR?

Acces-VR (Adult Career and Continuing Education Services-Vocational Rehabilitation),, is part of the NY State Education Department. Acces-VR is a NYS agency that administers as well as provides vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities. Vocational rehabilitation is a professional field and a publicly-funded program that will assist individuals with disabilities to obtain employment.

What Does Acces-VR Do?

Acces-VR is a service available to people with all types of disabilities — developmental, physical or mental impairments — of all ages who want to go to work. These are some of the services that are available through Acces-VR:Assessment to help identify skills, abilities, interests and limitations.Career counseling and guidance.Rehabilitation and assistive technology.Training at a vocational school, community college, or on the job.Supported Employment, job placement and job retention.Acces-VR can pay for many services depending on the financial need of the individual and family. Acess-VR must consider other benefits and services that are available to individuals. Certain services have reasonable spending and/or time limits.

How Do I Apply For Acces-VR?

Services are based on eligibility. You must apply to Access-VR to receive these services. The more documentation a person has to verify a physical or mental impairment, and describe how that impairment affects their ability to work, the faster the eligibility process will go. Here are the Access-VRD eligibility requirements for services:

• Person has a physical or mental impairment.

• The impairment is an impediment to employment.

• Person can benefit from VR services to achieve employment.

• Person requires VR services to achieve employment.

• Person intends to work.

• A person with a disability has to apply for services.

• The person must meet the eligibility requirements.

Need More Help? Arc of Westchester's Navigation Team is there for you. For more information on how Arc of Westchester can work with you on these many Transitions Issues, contact Carol Gearing of the Arc of Westchester at (914) 495-4620 or by email at cgearing@arcwestchester.org.

Contact: Administration | info@cure.edu | 1 (855) 843-2873

For more information contact CURE and determine your total cost to attend CURE with our Net Price Calculator. Contact: Financial Aid | nicola@cure.edu | 914-448-2873 Federal regulations, as set forth in the Higher Education Opportunities Act, require that all institutions of higher education make publicly available a "Net Price Calculator" to assist with estimates of cost of attendance. The United States Department of Education provided the template for this Net Price Calculator (NPC). The NPC, and any information made available to you, are provided as self-help tools for independent use and are not intended to offer financial advice. CURE cannot guarantee the accuracy or applicability of the Net Price Calculator or its results in regards to individual circumstances. The NPC does not account for some information that could significantly affect your cost estimate.

The table below indicates the Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Vascular Technology and Echocardiology Certificate program at CURE that meets the Federal Government's Gainful Employment Program definition. Occupational profiles for this program can be found at: http://www.onetonline.org/ under CIP code 51-0910. For more Gainful Employment information and updates, see: http://ifap.ed.gov/GainfulEmploymentInfo/.

Total Program Cost: $39,200.00

Books and Supplies: $375.00

Uniforms: $150.00 (optional)

Duration of Program: 24 months/2400 hours

On-campus Room and Board: Not Offered

A student who cancels within seven days after signing the agreement will receive a refund of all monies paid. If the Enrollment Agreement is not accepted or if the school cancels the agreement prior to the first day of class attendance, all monies, including the registration fee, will be refunded. An applicant requesting cancellation more than three days after executing the enrollment agreement and making an initial payment, but prior to the first day of class is entitled to a refund of monies paid, less the non-refundable registration fee of $100.00, plus the cost of any textbook or supplies accepted by the student, plus tuition liability as of the student’s last date of physical attendance. • the non-refundable registration fee plus • the cost of any textbook or supplies accepted plus • tuition liability as of the student’s last date of physical attendance. All requests for cancellation by the student should be made in writing and sent by certified mail or hand delivered to the Program Director or President. Withdrawal Contact: Administration | info@cure.edu | 1 (855) 843-2873 In the event a student finds it necessary to withdraw from his/her program, the following process must be followed to leave in academic good standing: Any student choosing to withdraw from the program must state the reason for withdrawal as well as the expected last date of attendance in a letter of withdrawal addressed to the respective Program Director and/or President of CURE. Once a letter of withdrawal has been signed and submitted, the student may not reenter the program. Withdrawal cannot be effective until the withdrawal forms are properly completed and signed by the proper individuals. It is the student’s responsibility to complete the formal withdrawal process, including all forms and financial obligations, when leaving the program. The withdrawal date used to determine when the student is no longer enrolled at CURE is the last date of physical attendance. If a student does not submit written notification, the school will determine the student’s withdrawal date based upon federal regulations and institutional records verifying the student’s last day of physical attendance. The student’s last day of attendance is the last day a student had academically related activity, which may include projects, clinical experience, or examinations.

Textbook of Diagnostic Sonography, 8th Edition

by Sandra L. Hagen-Ansert, MS, RDMS, RDCS, FASE, FSDMS

Hardcover

Updated to reflect the newest curriculum standards, Textbook of Diagnostic Sonography, 8th Edition provides you with the pertinent information needed for passing the boards. This highly respected text enhances your understanding of general/abdominal and obstetric/gynecologic sonography, the two primary divisions of sonography, as well as vascular sonography and echocardiography. Each chapter covers patient history; normal anatomy, including cross-sectional anatomy; sonography techniques; pathology; and related laboratory findings. And more than 3,100 images and anatomy drawings guide you in recognizing normal anatomy and abnormal pathology.

Price: $300

Contact: THE CURE CENTER for Ultrasound Research & Education Bookstore THE CURE CENTER for Ultrasound Research & Education provides textbook information at the CURE bookstore and in the CURE Catalog. The textbook information includes title, author, edition ISBN, price, etc., when available.

Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Vascular Technology & Echocardiography Program

This program is directed towards developing the principles, techniques, knowledge and skills of each student necessary to function as a qualified Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Echocardiography and/or Vascular Technology with experience in the everyday practice and application of ultrasound. It introduces the diagnostic foundations of general, vascular & cardiac ultrasound including terminology, abbreviations, scan plane orientations, directional nomenclature, physical principles, anatomical relationships, normal sectional anatomy in the transverse, longitudinal coronal and oblique planes with correlated sonographic images and physiology. Emphasis will be placed on the clinical applications of general, vascular and cardiac sonography, including basic patient care principles, professionalism, related clinical signs and symptoms, interpretation of normal and abnormal sonographic patterns, pathology, normal variants, clinical laboratory tests and values and sessions on basic scanning techniques and protocols. The academic, laboratory and clinical courses are integrated into the program for students to practice and perfect scanning skills pertaining to Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Echocardiography and Vascular Technology. Contact: Program Directors |Karen Nussbaumer, karen@cure.edu and Tamarra Ellington, tamarra@cure.edu | 1 (855) 843-2873

CURE is located at 333 Westchester Avenue in White Plains, NY 10604. CURE offers spacious and comfortable classrooms and clinical laboratories with state of the art ultrasound equipment, computers and other media devices to enhance student learning. CURE has three large classrooms. Computers are accessible to all students in all classrooms. CURE lounge also includes a full size refrigerator, microwaves and a Keurig coffee maker. CURE has scanning laboratories equipped with state of the art ultrasound equipment along with a Mock ICU room to prepare students for a hospital setting. CURE has a library inventory including specialized ultrasound books and videos, including computers for students to use in the library. The library also houses journals and other learning materials including electronic study tools such as e-readers and palm devices. Total square footage is approximately 12000 square feet.

Contact: Administration | info@cure.edu |1 (855) 843-2873

Faculty Contacts Contact: Administration | info@cure.edu |914-448-2873

Marlin Fokusorgbor, BS Campus President

Email: marlin@cure.edu

Karen Nussbaumer, RAVS, RDMS, RVT, CEO & Founder Email: karen@cure.edu Lisa Kempa, BS, CFO and CAO Email: lisa@cure.edu Vernessa Alexander, BS, RDMS Program Director Email: vernessa@cure.edu Leigh DeWitt, RAVS, RCS, Clinical Coordinator Email: leigh@cure.edu Amanda Murasso - Director of Admissions Email: amanda@cure.edu

Nicola Howard-Brown, MS - Director of Financial Aid

Email: nicola@cure.edu

Rotanetta Highsmith, BS - Registrar

Email: rotanetta@cure.edu

Information regarding CURE Faculty is available by contacting the program director.

All CURE instructors are ARDMS registered and have a minimum of 5 years expereience in their specific specialty(s) in the field of ultrasound.

Transfer of Clock Hours Contact: Registrar | rotanetta@cure.edu | 1 914 448 2873 ext 108 Transfer of clock hours from other institutions accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) or other allied health accreditors, are accepted as a factor in qualifying for enrollment, pending the official transcripts indicate a grade of C or better. Applicants will also be required to take and pass a written and scanning test demonstrating retention of the material in order to assess the transfer fully. It is the responsibility of the student to provide CURE with official transcripts and a catalog with course descriptions from their previous institution.

CURE does not allow transfer of credits from a credit hours based institution.

CURE is licensed by the New York State Department of Education, NYSED, governed by the Bureau of Proprietary School Supervision, BPSS. CURE was licensed by NYSED on January 26th, 2009, which was renewed on 1/26/11. BPSS NYC Office is located at 116 West 32nd Street, 5th Floor, New York, NY, 10001 Phone: 1 (212) 643-4760. CURE is institutionally accredited by ABHES, the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools as of August, 2013. The ABHES offices are located at 7777 Leesburg Pike, Suite 314 N. Falls Church, VA 22043 Phone: 1 (703) 917-9503.

Unauthorized distribution of copyrighted material, including unauthorized peer-to-peer file sharing, may subject individuals to civil and criminal liabilities.

Users must comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, and the Procedures established by the College governing access and/or use of Technology and Communication Systems. To maintain the integrity of the Technology and Communication Systems and to ensure compliance with applicable Policies/Procedures, CURE has the ability to monitor and manage access and use of the Technology and Communication Systems, and may do so in accordance with this Policy and the Use of Technology and Communication Systems Operating Procedure. Any User who violates this Policy or the related Procedures may have his/her account and/or User privileges revoked and such violation may result in student/employee disciplinary and/or legal action.

Contact: Student Services| leigh@cure.edu | 1 (855) 843-2873 Career services can help at every stage of your planning for life after CURE. Students and alumni have continued access to career advising, career management, job search resources and networking opportunities. In order to gain a competitive edge in an in demand career, students will also be able to participate in personal marketing and branding plans, resumes and cover letters, mock interviews and evaluations, job finding techniques, negotiation coaching, social medial profiles and web biographies as well as employment essays.

Contact: Student Services| leigh@cure.edu | 1 (855) 843-2873

During the course of their program, students may seek employment assistance with the Career Services coordinating staff that can cultivate ongoing relationships with the medical community. The career services staff interviews students eligible for employment and assesses their work skills while determining their employability in specific arenas such as hospitals, outpatient facilities, doctor’s offices, mobile or travel. It is important for students to maintain adequate attendance and remain in good academic and behavioral standing for effective job placement assistance. In addition to CURE employment assistance, students are motivated to engage in self-directed job search, and are welcome to share employment opportunities with the CURE career services department. CURE was founded on the principle of assisting students in seeking meaningful employment upon program completion. CURE career services staff members are dedicated to constantly and effectively offering students, graduates and alumni career development services, including placement assistance. CURE does not guarantee employment. CURE will make every conceivable effort in assisting students with career placement, however, we cannot guarantee job placement.

Contact: Administration | info@cure.edu |1 (855) 843-2873 The Faculty and Staff are committed to making the CENTER FOR ULTRASOUND RESEARCH AND EDUCATION campus a safe and secure environment for students, faculty and staff. This report provides information to our campus community to raise awareness and provide necessary resources to keep them safe. The CURE campus has 24-hour private security. The White Plains Police Department is responsible for law enforcement and emergency response at the CENTER FOR ULTRASOUND RESEARCH AND EDUCATION. The primary office of the White Plains Police Department is located at 77 S Lexington Ave, White Plains, NY 10601, For non-emergencies, they can be reach at (914) 422-6111. For emergencies, they can be reach by dialing 911. Commitment to Safety Contact: Administration | info@cure.edu | 1 (855) 843-2873 CURE maintains a strong commitment to campus security and safety. Exterior lighting is an important part of this commitment. Motor vehicle parking lots, pedestrian walkways and building exteriors are well lit. A comprehensive survey of all exterior lighting is conducted by building and security representatives at least once a year. Members of the CENTER FOR ULTRASOUND RESEARCH AND EDUCATION are encouraged to report any exterior deficiencies to the building security Crime Awareness Contact: Administration | info@cure.edu | 1 (855) 843-2873 It is the philosophy of the CENTER FOR ULTRASOUND RESEARCH AND EDUCATION to plan proactively for the prevention of crimes. A primary vehicle for accomplishing this goal is CURE’s comprehensive crime prevention program. The crime prevention program is based upon the dual concepts of eliminating or minimizing criminal opportunities whenever possible and encouraging students and employees to be responsible for their own security and the security of others. The following is a list of the crime prevention programs and projects employed by CURE: 24-hour Closed Circuit Cameras: The campus is monitored by 24-hour closed circuit cameras.

New Student Orientation: New students are explained the importance of safety and the quickest means to get from the campus to their vehicles. Buddy systems are encouraged in the evening time. New Employee Orientation: New employees are explained the importance of safety and the quickest means to get from the campus to their vehicles. Additionally, new employees are encouraged to lock their office doors, as well as the main school doors upon departing for the evening. Emergency Information/Emergency Notifications Contact: Administration | info@cure.edu | 1 (855) 843-2873 In the event of an emergency, the home page of our website will be used to provide timely information to the CURE community. It will be updated regularly as new information becomes available. In cases of major emergencies, such as a flood, fire, or hazardous material accident - occurs, the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) will be activated and specially trained personnel will respond. Reporting an Emergency: Call 911 for any situation that requires any immediate police, fire, or medical response.  Other important phone numbers: Facilities Management repairs: (855)843-2873 or lori@cure.edu Information Technology repairs: (855)843-2873 or lisaanne@cure.edu After a Major Emergency: Do not re-enter a building after an emergency. Facilities Management and Administration will assess buildings for re-entry. The Fire Department, Police or Facilities Management personnel will evaluate damaged buildings and check and/or turn off water, gas, and electrical mains. Basic Emergency Procedures Contact: Administration | info@cure.edu | 1 (855) 843-2873 Here you can find instructions for how to respond to various emergencies. In many circumstances, you should evacuate the building. Whenever evacuating remember the following guidelines: Calmly and quietly walk to the nearest exit. Do not use elevators. Follow instructions of emergency personnel. BOMB THREAT Report the threat immediately to Police by dialing 911. Do not use a cell phone since a cell phone signal can be used to set off an explosive. Evacuate the area calmly. EARTHQUAKE Take cover under a desk or table, protecting as much of your body as possible, especially your head and neck. Stay away from windows and objects that may fall. Do not run outside. If outdoors, stay in an open area. After shaking stops, evacuate to your designated evacuation area. FIRE Call 911 and report the location and nature of the fire. Activate the closest fire alarm. Evacuate to the designated evacuation area. FLOOD Do not enter any flooded area, i.e., basement, first floor, vaulted area, etc. If the flooding is minor, call Facilities Management at (855)843-2873, and report the location and nature of leak. MEDICAL Dial 911 and report the nature of the illness or injury and the location. Notify a supervisor or other person in charge. Stay with the victim until help arrives if you are not in immediate danger. TORNADO Take cover at the lowest level of the building. If any underground shelter is not available, move to an interior room or hallway on the lowest floor and get under a sturdy piece of furniture. Avoid places with wide-span roofs such as auditoriums, cafeterias, large hallways, or shopping malls. Stay away from windows. If outdoors, take cover, if possible, inside a building. If shelter is not available or there is no time to get indoors, lie in a ditch or low-lying area or crouch near a building. After tornado passes, remain alert for signs of additional tornadoes and/or flash flooding. ACTIVE SHOOTER Lock and/or barricade doors with any available object(s) (chairs, tables, desks, etc) Turn off lights Close blinds Block windows Turn off computer monitors Keep occupants calm, quiet, and out of sight by laying low to the ground Keep yourself out of sight and take adequate cover/protection (i.e. concrete walls, desks, chairs, tables, filing cabinets, etc.). Such cover may protect you from injury Silence cell phones Place signs in exterior windows to identify the location of injured persons Contacting Authorities: Dial 911 – Be aware that the 911 system will likely be overwhelmed. What to Report: Your specific location- building name and office/room number Number of people at your specific location Injuries- number injured, types of injuries Assailant(s)- location, number of suspects, race/gender, clothing description, physical features, type of weapon(s) (long gun or hand gun), backpack, shooter’s identity if known, separate explosions from gunfire, etc. Un-Securing an area: Responding special forces will assist in un-securing and rescuing victims who are locked down; Consider risks before un-securing rooms Remember, the shooter will not stop until he/she is engaged by an outside force Attempts to rescue people should only be attempted if it can be accomplished without further endangering the persons inside a secured area. Consider the safety of masses –vs- the safety of a few If doubt exists for the safety of the individuals inside the room, the area should remain secured Security Response: If possible, limit suspect(s) movement(s) by securing all unaffected buildings; evacuate victims to safety; provide master keys and logistical support to responding special forces and emergency medical services Facilitate basic first aid or triage injured victims if possible Assist law enforcement authorities with investigation

Information related to CURE’s drug and alcohol abuse program may be found in the Drug Free Campus brochure. This information applies to the entire university community, including students, faculty, staff and visitors to the campus.

All CURE applicants are required to complete the medical requirements PRIOR to being accepted into CURE. Students who show documentation of historical MMR records will be allowed to attend CURE, pending receipt of TB Test, Meningococcal Form, Statement of Good Physical Health by Physician and other NYSDOH requirements within 30 days of enrollment start. Students who do not have historical MMR records, will be allowed to attend CURE, pending receipt of verification from physician in writing that MMR records will be available within 30 days of the start of enrollment at CURE. Students who have provided MMR, who do not provide additional required Immunizations within 30 days of the start of enrollment will be dismissed. If requirements are not met, CURE will have no choice but to dismiss the student. The student will be eligible for re-entry pending receipt of all immunizations and medical requirements.

Contact: Administration | info@cure.edu | 1 (855) 843-2873 All CURE students should feel empowered to seek immediate assistance and/or guidelines when confronted with any situation involving sexual harassment. Sexual harassment refers to, among other things, sexual conduct that is unwelcome, offensive, or undesirable to the recipient, including unwanted sexual advances. All students and employees must be allowed to work and study in an environment free from unsolicited and unwelcome sexual overtures and advances. Unlawful sexual harassment will not be tolerated. Victim's Bill of Rights

Contact: Administration | info@cure.edu | 1 (855) 843-2873 Possessing or carrying firearms or other weapons on any CURE property and at all clinical sites is strictly prohibited. Violation of this provision may result in immediate dismissal from the program.

Harassment of any kind is not acceptable behavior at CURE. It is inconsistent with our commitment to patient care and compassionate standards that characterize CURE activities. This harassment is any unwelcome conduct based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability and/or age. Any conduct, verbal or physical, on or off campus that has the intent or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual or group’s education or work performance at CURE or that creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive educational or work environment is harassment.

Fire Alarm System Contact: Administration | info@cure.edu | 1 (855) 843-2873 CURE has a state of the art fire alarm system that is connected to the building’s main fire alarm system, which is approved by the White Plains Fire Department. Fire Evacuation Procedure Contact: Administration | info@cure.edu | 1 (855) 843-2873 During orientation and regularly scheduled fire drills, means of egress and emergency evacuation procedures will be explained. Floor plan evacuation routes are posted at each doorway. If students have any questions related to evacuation, they should ask their instructor or CURE staff member.

CURE strives to promote an educational environment that values fair and equitable treatment among students, faculty, and staff. Despite this goal, differences among individuals may occasionally lead to conflicting circumstances that require a process for resolution to take place. The purpose of the Student Grievance Policy is to provide a framework to effectively resolve any justified complaint or grievance without retaliation. Examples or Types of Grievances (but not limited to): • Acts or threats of intimidation. • Acts or threats of physical aggression. • Acts of bias or unfair treatment by a fellow student, faculty or staff member that adversely affects the learning process.

Student Success (Retention and Graduation Rates, Placement in Employment) Contact: Administration | info@cure.edu | 1 (855) 843-2873

CURE annually calculates the retention and graduation rates for new students. The graduation rate is calculated based on the federal standard of 150 percent, and 200 percent of the normal completion time. Also, self-reported information from alumni is collected annually to determine the types of employment placement that graduates obtain.

Students Right to Know Report

Placement Data

Students have the option of purchasing textbooks directly through the institution or any other retailer they prefer.

Institutional price for textbook & workbook: $375.00

Textbok of Diagnostic Medical Sonography 8th Edition - Sandra Hagen-Ansert, Elsevier

ISBN # - 978-0323353755 - Retail: $374.00

Textbook of Diagnostic Medical Sonography 8th Edition Workbook - Sandra Hagen-Ansert, Elsevier

ISBN # - 978-0323441834 -Retail: $83.95

Not required for the program but highly recommended.

Understanding Ultrasound Physics, 4th Edition Sidney K. Edelman

ISBN # - 978-0962644450 - Retail: $119.00 - available on Amazon

More information for where you can purchase textbooks

Fall 2018 Annual Campus Crime

& Security Report

MEMORANDUM

Dear CURE Community:

This notice is provided to inform you that the Center for Ultrasound Research and Education Campus Crime & Security report includes statistics for the previous three years – 2015, 2016, and 2017 concerning reported crimes that occurred:

on-campus;

in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the College; and

on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus.

You can obtain a hard copy of this report from Rotanetta Highsmith, Registrar and Student Services Advocate by:

visiting the Registrar’s Office Room 108 – 333 Westchester Avenue Suite 101W, White Plains, NY

calling (914) 448-2873 Ext 108;

You can also visit the US Department of Education website at http://ope.ed.gov/security/ for

the School’s current and previous year crime statistics.CURE institutional policies regarding campus security, such as policies concerning sexual assault, stalking, violent felonies, bias/hate crimes, and other matters can be found in the current College Catalog addendum.

2018 Annual Campus Crime and Security Report

Please find the information regarding VAWA and Victim's rights, in the links below.

CURE Guideline for Compliance with Title IX - VAWA

Victim's Bill of Rights

All students can obtain a voter registration form on campus from the office of the Campus President, Marlin Fokusorgbor or Director of Admissions, Amanda Murasso.