College Catalog
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2026 AIMS Education College Catalog
The College Catalog at AIMS Education serves as a valuable resource for all of our students. It provides important information related to institutional policies and procedures, and it also serves as a Student Handbook. The AIMS catalog, which is published annually, will be posted on this page.
AIMS Education reserves the right to modify any program, policy, or procedure listed in the catalog. Any updates will be provided in the form of an addendum which will be available below.
Click on the link below to access the current AIMS College Catalog.
Addendum
Revised Credit Transfer Policy
March 20, 2026
The Credit Transfer Policy in the College Catalog has been revised to update submission timelines and clarify processing expectations for transfer credit requests.
Revised Immigration Status Requirement
March 20, 2026
The Immigration Status requirement in the Admissions section of the College Catalog has been revised to clarify eligibility for applicants who are legally present in the United States and permitted to attend an educational institution.
Board of Trustees Update
March 20, 2026
The Board of Trustees section of the College Catalog has been updated to reflect changes in board membership.
Foreign Coursework Evaluation Requirement
March 20, 2026
The prerequisite requirements section of the College Catalog has been updated to include an evaluation requirement for coursework completed at foreign institutions.
Diagnostic Medical Sonography Prerequisite Policy Clarification
March 20, 2026
The prerequisite requirements for the Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS) program have been updated to clarify that, although ACE-recommended credit may be accepted in general, Advanced Placement (AP) examinations are not accepted to satisfy prerequisite coursework.
Re-Enrollment Policy Update
March 20, 2026
The Re-Enrollment Policy in the College Catalog has been revised to include additional criteria for students who have previously been enrolled in multiple programs at AIMS.
Breast Sonography Course Tuition Update
March 20, 2026
The tuition for the Breast Sonography continuing education course has been updated.
Pediatric Echocardiography CE Course Added
March 20, 2026
A new Pediatric Echocardiography continuing education course has been added to the College Catalog.
Intravenous Therapy CE Course Added
March 20, 2026
A new Intravenous Therapy continuing education course has been added to the College Catalog.
Endoscopy CE Course Added
March 20, 2026
A new Endoscopy continuing education course has been added to the College Catalog.
Vascular Sonography CE Course Added
March 20, 2026
A new Vascular Sonography continuing education course has been added to the College Catalog.
Phlebotomy Program Discontinued
March 20, 2026
The Phlebotomy program has been discontinued and removed from the College Catalog.
Articulation Agreement Section Added
March 20, 2026
An articulation agreement section has been added to the College Catalog to define articulation agreements and provide information regarding current institutional agreements.
Distance Education Student-to-Faculty Ratio Policy Added
March 20, 2026
A Distance Education student-to-faculty ratio policy has been added to the College Catalog.
ALH 131 Course Description Update
March 20, 2026
The course description for ALH 131 in the Neurodiagnostic Technology program has been updated in the College Catalog.
Academic Assistance and Advising Sections Revised
March 20, 2026
The Academic Assistance and Advising sections of the College Catalog have been revised to reflect current practices.
Internship Orientation and Preparation Section Revised
March 20, 2026
The Internship Orientation and Preparation section has been revised to clarify required documentation.
TOEFL and IELTS Validity Policy Update
March 20, 2026
The College Catalog has been updated to clarify that TOEFL and IELTS score reports are valid for two (2) years from the test date.
IELTS Examination Requirement Update
March 20, 2026
The College Catalog has been updated to clarify that only the IELTS Academic test is accepted.
Sterile Processing Technician Program Admissions Update
March 20, 2026
The Sterile Processing Technician program has been updated in the College Catalog to reflect the transition from open enrollment to a selective application process.
Pharmacy Technician Program Admissions Update
March 20, 2026
The Pharmacy Technician program has been updated in the College Catalog to reflect the transition from open enrollment to a selective application process.
New Student Orientation Section Revised
March 20, 2026
The New Student Orientation section has been revised to reflect current practices.
BIO 110 Course Information Correction
March 20, 2026
The BIO 110 course title, description, and prerequisites have been revised in the College Catalog to correct discrepancies across applicable programs.
Leave of Absence Policy Clarification
March 20, 2026
The Leave of Absence (LOA) policy has been updated to clarify that students must return within 180 days from the start of the leave.
Academic Progression and Continuation in Program of Study Policy Revised
March 20, 2026
The Academic Progression and Continuation in Program of Study section has been revised to clarify progression standards and expectations.
First Semester Progression Requirement for Degree Programs Added
March 20, 2026
A new first semester progression requirement has been added for associate degree programs, including requirements for successful course completion to continue in the program.
Academic Probation and Repeated Coursework Policy Revised
March 20, 2026
The Academic Probation and Repeated Coursework policy has been revised to clarify applicability to first semester courses in degree programs.
Transferability of Credits Section Added
May 14, 2026
A new Transferability of Credits section has been added to the College Catalog to clarify the transfer of AIMS Education credits to other institutions, including applicable limitations and the role of receiving institutions.
International Student Eligibility and Requirements Section Revised
May 14, 2026
The International Student Eligibility and Requirements section has been revised to clarify that international applicants must meet all applicable program-specific admissions and prerequisite requirements, including those outlined for selective programs.
Appeals Process Policy Revised
May 14, 2026
The Appeals Process policy has been revised to clarify the timeframe for submission, define acceptable grounds for appeal, outline required supporting documentation, and establish a standardized review and decision-making process, including finality of appeal decisions.
Advanced Placement Policy Section Added
May 14, 2026
A new Advanced Placement policy section has been added to the College Catalog to clarify that students may enter a program at an advanced point only through the awarding of transfer credit, including credit for prior academic coursework, prior learning assessment, or professional experience.
BIO 115 (Basic Anatomy & Physiology) Delivery Mode Revised
May 14, 2026
The delivery mode for BIO 115 has been revised from full distance education to a blended format across all programs in which the course is offered.
Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist Curriculum Plan Revised
May 14, 2026
The Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist program curriculum plan has been revised to replace EKG 120 (Electrocardiography) with ECG 126 (ECG Interpretation and Analysis). This revision will take effect beginning with the January 2027 winter semester cohort.
Occupational Risk Disclosure Added
May 14, 2026
An Occupational Risk Disclosure has been added to the College Catalog for the Cardiovascular Technology and Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography programs to inform students of common physical, ergonomic, and psychological risks associated with cardiovascular-related healthcare roles.
PHI 103 (Ethics of Healthcare) Delivery Mode Revised
May 14, 2026
The delivery mode for PHI 103 has been revised from full distance education to a blended format across all programs in which the course is offered.
Leave of Absence Policy Clarified
May 14, 2026
The Leave of Absence (LOA) policy has been revised to clarify the determination of the LOA start date. The policy now specifies that the LOA start date is the day after the student’s last date of attendance (LDA), or the first day of the next semester if the LDA occurred at the end of the previous semester.
No Show Policy Revised
May 14, 2026
The No Show Policy has been revised to clarify attendance requirements for both non-term and term-based programs. The policy now specifies that students who fail to attend during the first five days of class in non-term programs, or during the first five days of the semester in term-based programs, will be administratively dropped from the course(s) as a No Show.
Anesthesia Technician Certificate Program Discontinued
May 14, 2026
The Anesthesia Technician certificate program has been discontinued and will no longer enroll new students. Students currently enrolled in the program will be provided the opportunity to complete the program in accordance with the institution’s teach-out procedures.
Associate of Applied Science in Anesthesia Technology Added
May 14, 2026
A new Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Anesthesia Technology program has been added to the College Catalog. The program replaces the previous certificate pathway and is designed to provide students with the academic, laboratory, and clinical training required for entry-level employment in the field of anesthesia technology.
Pediatric Echocardiography CE Course Admissions Requirements Revised
May 14, 2026
The admissions requirements for the Pediatric Echocardiography Continuing Education (CE) course have been revised to remove the R.T.(S)(ARRT) credential as an acceptable admissions eligibility option.
Clinical Site Conduct Policy Revised
May 14, 2026
The Clinical Internship Conduct Policy has been revised to clarify the institution’s authority regarding continued clinical placement eligibility. The policy now specifies that students removed or dismissed from a clinical site for disciplinary, professionalism, patient safety, ethical, or conduct-related violations may be deemed ineligible for continued clinical placement and may be dismissed from the program following institutional review.
Disciplinary Procedures Terminology Revised
May 14, 2026
The Disciplinary Procedures policy has been revised to replace the term “Stage” with “Level” when identifying the progression of disciplinary actions. The updated terminology clarifies the disciplinary process and standardizes the naming convention used throughout the policy.
Online High School Diploma Recognition Policy Revised
May 14, 2026
The admissions policy has been revised to clarify the recognition criteria for online high school diplomas, including acceptance of diplomas from public school district/state-operated schools or schools accredited/recognized by approved K–12 accrediting bodies.
