Disclosures
CONSUMER INFORMATION
Evara Health Institute is committed to transparency and providing accurate, relevant, and timely information to our students, prospective students, families, employees, and the public. In accordance with the requirements of the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA), this policy outlines the Institute’s responsibilities and procedures for disseminating consumer information to ensure informed decision-making by all stakeholders.
Annual Notification: Evara Health Institute annually notifies all enrolled students and employees about the availability of consumer information. This notification is communicated through appropriate channels, including email, the Evara Health Institute’s website, and other relevant communication methods.
Publication and Accessibility: Evara Health Institute maintains a dedicated webpage on its official website that provides easy access to all required consumer information. This webpage is prominently labeled and organized to facilitate navigation and retrieval of specific information.
Required Consumer Information: Evara Health Institute ensures that the following categories of consumer information, as mandated by the HEOA, are readily available in the catalog and updated as necessary:
- General institutional information (e.g., contact information, accreditation, programs offered).
- Financial assistance information, including types of assistance, application procedures, and eligibility criteria.
- Health and safety information, including campus security policies, crime statistics, and emergency response procedures.
- Information about student outcomes, including retention rates, graduation rates, and job placement data.
- Academic programs, including curriculum, faculty, and instructional facilities.
- Services available to students with disabilities.
- Cost of attendance, tuition, fees, and refund policies.
- Copyright infringement policies and peer-to-peer file-sharing information.
- Voter registration information.
Timely Review and Updates: Evara Health Institute reviews and updates consumer information annually and whenever there are substantive changes that impact the accuracy, completeness, and accessibility of the provided information. All updates are made within a reasonable timeframe to ensure the currency of the information.
Feedback and Inquiries: Evara Health Institute encourages students, employees, and the public to provide feedback, ask questions, or seek clarification about the consumer information provided. Contact information for relevant offices will be clearly indicated within the Consumer Information Report.
Evara Health Institute is dedicated to upholding the principles of transparency and accountability by complying with the Higher Education Opportunity Act’s consumer information requirements. By disseminating accurate and comprehensive information, we empower our stakeholders to make informed decisions and foster a culture of trust and responsibility within our Evara Health Institute community.
Programs and Courses Offered
Evara Health Institute’s educational programs are found in the Programs section of the Evara Health Institute Catalog/Addendum.
Blended Learning
Evara Health Institute delivers instruction via a blended learning modality. This modality was selected because it allows for increased flexibility for students (e.g., decreased commuting demands) while maintaining the integrity and effectiveness of technical instruction. Online didactic instruction and learning activities align with students’ abilities, skills, and needs and include universally available learning resources and support (e.g., audio textbooks, optional graphic organizers). Technical competencies are effectively taught using hands-on practice with appropriate equipment and supervision, and students’ competency achievements are well-documented. More information is found in the Evara Health Institute Catalog/Addendum. The Catalog, Addendum and Supplement are available on the Evara Health Institute website.
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
Evara Health Institute ’s FERPA policy is located in the Evara Health Institute Catalog/Addendum. The Catalog, Addendum and Supplement are available on the Evara Health Institute website.
Financial Information
Financial Aid
Evara Health Institute is not accredited. This lack of accreditation makes the Institute ineligible to accept Title IV federal student assistance.
Tuition, Fees and Cost of Attendance
Tuition, fees and cost of attendance for Evara Health Institute programs are found in the Evara Health Institute Catalog/Addendum. The Catalog, Addendum and Supplement are available on the Evara Health Institute website.
Refund Policies
Evara Health Institute is committed to providing an equitable and transparent refund policy for all students in accordance with federal refund guidelines and the refund guidelines set by the Commission for Independent Education (CIE) rule. The refund policy is designed to ensure fairness and clarity in the event that a student withdraws, is dismissed, is placed on an Administrative Leave of Absence, transfers programs, or fails to return from a leave of absence. More information is found in the Evara Health Institute Catalog/Addendum. The Catalog, Addendum and Supplement are available on the Evara Health Institute website.
Transferability of Credits
Students may be eligible to receive transfer credit for successfully completed equivalent coursework or prior learning, as validated, evaluated, and confirmed by a qualified instructor at Evara Health Institute. The decision to accept transfer credits is at the discretion of the accepting institution. Students are responsible for confirming whether credits will be accepted by another organization of the student’s choice. As such, Evara Health Institute cannot guarantee the transfer of credits from the Institute to other organizations or from another organization to Evara Health Institute. All potential credits are reviewed on a case-by-case basis and accepted credits are awarded at the discretion of the Evara Health Institute. Additional information can be found in the Evara Health Institute Catalog/Addendum.
Student Outcome Data:
Data is pending
ADMISSIONS
Evara Health Institute only admits individuals who are capable of completing their chosen program of study. Admissions decisions are made based on fair, effective, and consistently applied criteria. No individual is denied admission based on race, creed, color, sex, age, disability, or national origin. Reasonable accommodations are made for students with disabilities consistent with the American Disabilities Act (ADA, 1990). Evara Health Institute does not admit individuals who do not have a high school diploma or recognized equivalent.
Admissions Criteria
Admissions criteria are clearly defined and provided in writing to applicants. Admissions decisions are based on the fair and consistent application of these criteria. Collectively, the criteria provide a reliable method to assess a prospective student’s ability to complete his/her chosen course of study before being admitted into the program.
For a detailed list of admission requirements can be found in the Evara Health Institute Catalog/Addendum.
Vaccination
As students in an allied health program, our externship sites or clinical sites may require proof of satisfactory health status, including immunizations, TB test or chest x-rays prior to allowing a student to begin at the site. For additional information, please contact the Director of Education and Academic Operations.
Licensure
Limited Scope radiography program
Students in the Limited Scope radiography program are required to obtain their AART Limited Scope certification upon completion as well as a FL state Licensure in Basic X-ray Machine Operator to be eligible for employment.
Hygiene programs
Students in the Hygiene program are required to obtain their FL State Hygiene License to practice in the state of FL.
Drug and Alcohol Abuse Policies
Evara Health Institute supports and endorses the Federal Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act amendments of 1989. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance or abuse of alcohol by students on Evara Health Institute’s property or as part of any Evara Health Institute activity is prohibited.
Drug-Free Work Environment Policy
Evara Health Institute is committed to protecting the health of its students, employees, and their families. EHI supports and endorses the Federal Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act amendments of 1989. Drug use on Evara Health Institute property is prohibited.
Smoke-Free Work Environment Policy
Evara Health Institute is committed to protecting the health of its students, employees, and their families. The use of tobacco products, including cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and smokeless tobacco, can lead to disease and death. Smoking or other use of tobacco or tobacco products (including but not limited to cigarettes, e-cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco, dip, snuff, pipes, etc.) is prohibited on Evara Health Institute and all Evara Health owned and/or leased locations/premises, including all internal and external areas, parking areas, and Company vehicles. The policy will also apply to all Institute-sponsored events, regardless of location.
Withdrawal and Refund Policies
Evara Health Institute ’s cancellation policy, withdrawal policy, institutional refund policy, and Return to Title IV policy are found in the Evara Health Institute Catalog/Addendum. The Catalog, Addendum and Supplement are available on the Evara Health Institute website.
Satisfactory Academic Progress
The Satisfactory Academic Progress standards are found in the Evara Health Institute Catalog/Addendum. The Catalog, Addendum and Supplement are available on the Evara Health Institute website.
Disability Support Services
Evara Health Institute upholds a commitment to equal treatment and non-discrimination. No individual shall be excluded from participation, deprived of any benefits, or subjected to any form of bias based on factors such as sex, religion, race, age, creed, national origin, or physical handicap or disability.
To ensure that disabled prospective students receive appropriate support when their physical or intellectual disability impacts their ability to perform functions related to training or their chosen career, Evara Health Institute endeavors to make reasonable accommodations.
Evara Health Institute is committed to the principle of diversity. Program admission is open to all qualified applicants. Evara Health Institute complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and provides reasonable and relevant accommodations for students with disabilities during the admissions process and throughout the student’s educational journey. See the Disability Services description found within the Student Services section of the catalog for more information.
Leave of Absence
Evara Health Institute ’s Leave of Absence policy is found in the Evara Health Institute Catalog/Addendum. The Catalog, Addendum and Supplement are available on the Evara Health Institute website.
Academic Calendar
Evara Health Institute’s academic calendar information is found Evara Health Institute’s Supplement. The Catalog, Addendum and Supplement.
Faculty
Evara Health Institute ’s faculty is found in the Evara Health Institute Catalog Supplement. The Catalog, Addendum and Supplement are available on the Evara Health Institute website.
Library, Learning Resources, And Information Services
At Evara Health Institute, the Learning Resources and Information Services play a pivotal role in enriching the educational experience of students across various medical education programs. The Institute ensures that a comprehensive array of learning resources is available to support student learning and foster academic excellence. More information is found in the Evara Health Institute Catalog/Addendum. The Catalog, Addendum and Supplement are available on the Evara Health Institute website.
Campus Safety
Jeanne Clery Disclosure
October 1 of each year, Evara Health Institute publishes and distributes its annual security report. It is distributed to all students and current employees by posting to the Evara Health Institute website and by notification emails to students, faculty and staff of the report’s availability and URL address. New students are informed of the report’s availability when they enroll.
2024 EHI Annual Campus Safety and Security
Campus Safety – Emergency Response Plan
Evara Health Institute maintains an Emergency Response Plan. The Plan addresses various emergency situations such as severe weather (hurricanes/ tornados/ thunderstorms), facility problems (power loss/contamination threats) and/or events involving students, faculty and staff (safety or health threats).
The report includes Evara Health Institute’s policies for notifying Evara Health Institute’s campus communities of a significant emergency or dangerous situation involving an immediate threat to the health or safety of students or staff occurring on campus.
The Campus Administrator and Chief Academic Officer has copies of the plan, as do many of Evara Health Institute’s administrative staff and management. Since all employees and students must understand and cooperate with the Plan, Evara Health Institute schedules a minimum of three annual training exercises that familiarize students, faculty and staff with Evara Health Institute emergency policies and procedures.
Resources for Victims of Sexual Misconduct
Community resources for victims of sexual misconduct are reviewed periodically and can be found in the Annual Disclosure report, posted on the Student Consumer Information page of Evara Health Institute’s web site.
RAINN
The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network is the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization The National Sexual Assault Hotline is available 24/7:
Telephone: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
Online chat: https://www.rainn.org/
State specific resources: https://www.rainn.org/state-resources
Sex Offender Registry
The following link contains the Florida state sex offender registry. http://offender.fdle.state.fl.us
National Sex Offender Registry:
The US Department of Justice sponsors the following link and contains information regarding the national sex offender registry. http://www.nsopw.gov/?AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1
Career Services
Evara Health Institute assists students with the application, registration, and scheduling of industry certification exams, ensuring they are well-supported to earn their credentials.
Career Readiness and Job Placement Services
Evara Health Institute provides career readiness and graduate job placement services, including professional resume development, interview coaching, and job sourcing at no cost to students. Students are assisted with the job search process. No guarantees or promises of placement or salary are directly or indirectly implied. Students also receive instruction in crucial intra- and interpersonal skills essential for healthcare professionals, such as communication, teamwork, and problem-solving.
Complaints and Grievance Procedures
At Evara Health Institute, we value student feedback and aim to provide clear procedures for addressing complaints and grievances. This policy outlines our process for handling student concerns. Evara Health Institute is committed to addressing student concerns promptly and fairly, and we encourage open communication to ensure a positive learning experience for all.
Students can report complaints/grievances by following the procedures outlined below. Evara Health Institute is committed to thoroughly investigating all complaints/grievances and working to resolve them promptly. Upon receiving a formal complaint/grievance, Evara Health Institute will acknowledge receipt in writing to the student within two days. An independent, unbiased student advocate will also be assigned to support the student, and the grievance resolution process will be initiated.
Evara Health Institute strictly prohibits retaliation against any student who brings forward a complaint/grievance. Additional information can be found in the Evara Health Institute Catalog/Addendum.
Contact Information
If a student or parent has a question, he/she/they are encouraged to contact Evara Health Institute at 727-425-8001 or EvaraEHICares@hcnetwork.org
Timely Review and Updates: Evara Health Institute reviews and updates consumer information annually and whenever there are substantive changes that impact the accuracy, completeness, and accessibility of the provided information. All updates are made within a reasonable timeframe to ensure the currency of the information.
Feedback and Inquiries: Evara Health Institute encourages students, employees, and the public to provide feedback, ask questions, or seek clarification about the consumer information provided. Contact information for relevant offices will be clearly indicated within the Consumer Information Report.
Evara Health Institute is dedicated to upholding the principles of transparency and accountability by complying with the Higher Education Opportunity Act’s consumer information requirements. By disseminating accurate and comprehensive information, we empower our stakeholders to make informed decisions and foster a culture of trust and responsibility within our Evara Health Institute community.
Programs and Courses Offered
Evara Health Institute’s educational programs are found in the Programs section of the Evara Health Institute Catalog/Addendum.
Blended Learning
Evara Health Institute delivers instruction via a blended learning modality. This modality was selected because it allows for increased flexibility for students (e.g., decreased commuting demands) while maintaining the integrity and effectiveness of technical instruction. Online didactic instruction and learning activities align with students’ abilities, skills, and needs and include universally available learning resources and support (e.g., audio textbooks, optional graphic organizers). Technical competencies are effectively taught using hands-on practice with appropriate equipment and supervision, and students’ competency achievements are well-documented. More information is found in the Evara Health Institute Catalog/Addendum. The Catalog, Addendum and Supplement are available on the Evara Health Institute website.
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
Evara Health Institute ’s FERPA policy is located in the Evara Health Institute Catalog/Addendum. The Catalog, Addendum and Supplement are available on the Evara Health Institute website.
Financial Information
Financial Aid
Evara Health Institute is not accredited. This lack of accreditation makes the Institute ineligible to accept Title IV federal student assistance.
Tuition, Fees and Cost of Attendance
Tuition, fees and cost of attendance for Evara Health Institute programs are found in the Evara Health Institute Catalog/Addendum. The Catalog, Addendum and Supplement are available on the Evara Health Institute website.
Refund Policies
Evara Health Institute is committed to providing an equitable and transparent refund policy for all students in accordance with federal refund guidelines and the refund guidelines set by the Commission for Independent Education (CIE) rule. The refund policy is designed to ensure fairness and clarity in the event that a student withdraws, is dismissed, is placed on an Administrative Leave of Absence, transfers programs, or fails to return from a leave of absence. More information is found in the Evara Health Institute Catalog/Addendum. The Catalog, Addendum and Supplement are available on the Evara Health Institute website.
Transferability of Credits
Students may be eligible to receive transfer credit for successfully completed equivalent coursework or prior learning, as validated, evaluated, and confirmed by a qualified instructor at Evara Health Institute. The decision to accept transfer credits is at the discretion of the accepting institution. Students are responsible for confirming whether credits will be accepted by another organization of the student’s choice. As such, Evara Health Institute cannot guarantee the transfer of credits from the Institute to other organizations or from another organization to Evara Health Institute. All potential credits are reviewed on a case-by-case basis and accepted credits are awarded at the discretion of the Evara Health Institute. Additional information can be found in the Evara Health Institute Catalog/Addendum.
Student Outcome Data:
Data is pending
ADMISSIONS
Evara Health Institute only admits individuals who are capable of completing their chosen program of study. Admissions decisions are made based on fair, effective, and consistently applied criteria. No individual is denied admission based on race, creed, color, sex, age, disability, or national origin. Reasonable accommodations are made for students with disabilities consistent with the American Disabilities Act (ADA, 1990). Evara Health Institute does not admit individuals who do not have a high school diploma or recognized equivalent.
Admissions Criteria
Admissions criteria are clearly defined and provided in writing to applicants. Admissions decisions are based on the fair and consistent application of these criteria. Collectively, the criteria provide a reliable method to assess a prospective student’s ability to complete his/her chosen course of study before being admitted into the program.
For a detailed list of admission requirements can be found in the Evara Health Institute Catalog/Addendum.
Vaccination
As students in an allied health program, our externship sites or clinical sites may require proof of satisfactory health status, including immunizations, TB test or chest x-rays prior to allowing a student to begin at the site. For additional information, please contact the Director of Education and Academic Operations.
Licensure
Limited Scope radiography program
Students in the Limited Scope radiography program are required to obtain their AART Limited Scope certification upon completion as well as a FL state Licensure in Basic X-ray Machine Operator to be eligible for employment.
Hygiene programs
Students in the Hygiene program are required to obtain their FL State Hygiene License to practice in the state of FL.
Drug and Alcohol Abuse Policies
Evara Health Institute supports and endorses the Federal Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act amendments of 1989. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance or abuse of alcohol by students on Evara Health Institute’s property or as part of any Evara Health Institute activity is prohibited.
Drug-Free Work Environment Policy
Evara Health Institute is committed to protecting the health of its students, employees, and their families. EHI supports and endorses the Federal Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act amendments of 1989. Drug use on Evara Health Institute property is prohibited.
Smoke-Free Work Environment Policy
Evara Health Institute is committed to protecting the health of its students, employees, and their families. The use of tobacco products, including cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and smokeless tobacco, can lead to disease and death. Smoking or other use of tobacco or tobacco products (including but not limited to cigarettes, e-cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco, dip, snuff, pipes, etc.) is prohibited on Evara Health Institute and all Evara Health owned and/or leased locations/premises, including all internal and external areas, parking areas, and Company vehicles. The policy will also apply to all Institute-sponsored events, regardless of location.
Withdrawal and Refund Policies
Evara Health Institute ’s cancellation policy, withdrawal policy, institutional refund policy, and Return to Title IV policy are found in the Evara Health Institute Catalog/Addendum. The Catalog, Addendum and Supplement are available on the Evara Health Institute website.
Satisfactory Academic Progress
The Satisfactory Academic Progress standards are found in the Evara Health Institute Catalog/Addendum. The Catalog, Addendum and Supplement are available on the Evara Health Institute website.
Disability Support Services
Evara Health Institute upholds a commitment to equal treatment and non-discrimination. No individual shall be excluded from participation, deprived of any benefits, or subjected to any form of bias based on factors such as sex, religion, race, age, creed, national origin, or physical handicap or disability.
To ensure that disabled prospective students receive appropriate support when their physical or intellectual disability impacts their ability to perform functions related to training or their chosen career, Evara Health Institute endeavors to make reasonable accommodations.
Evara Health Institute is committed to the principle of diversity. Program admission is open to all qualified applicants. Evara Health Institute complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and provides reasonable and relevant accommodations for students with disabilities during the admissions process and throughout the student’s educational journey. See the Disability Services description found within the Student Services section of the catalog for more information.
Leave of Absence
Evara Health Institute ’s Leave of Absence policy is found in the Evara Health Institute Catalog/Addendum. The Catalog, Addendum and Supplement are available on the Evara Health Institute website.
Academic Calendar
Evara Health Institute’s academic calendar information is found Evara Health Institute’s Supplement. The Catalog, Addendum and Supplement.
Faculty
Evara Health Institute ’s faculty is found in the Evara Health Institute Catalog Supplement. The Catalog, Addendum and Supplement are available on the Evara Health Institute website.
Library, Learning Resources, And Information Services
At Evara Health Institute, the Learning Resources and Information Services play a pivotal role in enriching the educational experience of students across various medical education programs. The Institute ensures that a comprehensive array of learning resources is available to support student learning and foster academic excellence. More information is found in the Evara Health Institute Catalog/Addendum. The Catalog, Addendum and Supplement are available on the Evara Health Institute website.
Campus Safety
Jeanne Clery Disclosure
October 1 of each year, Evara Health Institute publishes and distributes its annual security report. It is distributed to all students and current employees by posting to the Evara Health Institute website and by notification emails to students, faculty and staff of the report’s availability and URL address. New students are informed of the report’s availability when they enroll.
See our most recent crime statistics in our Annual Security Report.
2024 EHI Annual Campus Safety and Security
Campus Safety – Emergency Response Plan
Evara Health Institute maintains an Emergency Response Plan. The Plan addresses various emergency situations such as severe weather (hurricanes/ tornados/ thunderstorms), facility problems (power loss/contamination threats) and/or events involving students, faculty and staff (safety or health threats).
The report includes Evara Health Institute’s policies for notifying Evara Health Institute’s campus communities of a significant emergency or dangerous situation involving an immediate threat to the health or safety of students or staff occurring on campus.
The Campus Administrator and Chief Academic Officer has copies of the plan, as do many of Evara Health Institute’s administrative staff and management. Since all employees and students must understand and cooperate with the Plan, Evara Health Institute schedules a minimum of three annual training exercises that familiarize students, faculty and staff with Evara Health Institute emergency policies and procedures.
Resources for Victims of Sexual Misconduct
Community resources for victims of sexual misconduct are reviewed periodically and can be found in the Annual Disclosure report, posted on the Student Consumer Information page of Evara Health Institute’s web site.
RAINN
The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network is the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization The National Sexual Assault Hotline is available 24/7:
Telephone: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
Online chat: https://www.rainn.org/
State specific resources: https://www.rainn.org/state-resources
Sex Offender Registry
The following link contains the Florida state sex offender registry. http://offender.fdle.state.fl.us
National Sex Offender Registry:
The US Department of Justice sponsors the following link and contains information regarding the national sex offender registry. http://www.nsopw.gov/?AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1
Career Services
Evara Health Institute assists students with the application, registration, and scheduling of industry certification exams, ensuring they are well-supported to earn their credentials.
Career Readiness and Job Placement Services
Evara Health Institute provides career readiness and graduate job placement services, including professional resume development, interview coaching, and job sourcing at no cost to students. Students are assisted with the job search process. No guarantees or promises of placement or salary are directly or indirectly implied. Students also receive instruction in crucial intra- and interpersonal skills essential for healthcare professionals, such as communication, teamwork, and problem-solving.
Complaints and Grievance Procedures
At Evara Health Institute, we value student feedback and aim to provide clear procedures for addressing complaints and grievances. This policy outlines our process for handling student concerns. Evara Health Institute is committed to addressing student concerns promptly and fairly, and we encourage open communication to ensure a positive learning experience for all.
Students can report complaints/grievances by following the procedures outlined below. Evara Health Institute is committed to thoroughly investigating all complaints/grievances and working to resolve them promptly. Upon receiving a formal complaint/grievance, Evara Health Institute will acknowledge receipt in writing to the student within two days. An independent, unbiased student advocate will also be assigned to support the student, and the grievance resolution process will be initiated.
Evara Health Institute strictly prohibits retaliation against any student who brings forward a complaint/grievance. Additional information can be found in the Evara Health Institute Catalog/Addendum.
Contact Information
If a student or parent has a question, he/she/they are encouraged to contact Evara Health Institute at 727-425-8001 or EvaraEHICares@hcnetwork.org