February 18, 2010
Frequently asked questions for students and apprentices updated
What's new on this page: NAIT is no longer tracking flu-related absences.
As you may know, flu can be spread easily from person to person. Therefore, we are taking steps to prevent the spread of flu at NAIT for as long as possible, but we need your help to accomplish this.
At this time, the most important factors in controlling the spread of H1N1 influenza virus are
- What should you do if you have flu-like symptoms?
Alberta Health and Wellness advises anyone with the flu to stay home from work or school for seven days after your symptoms begin or until you are feeling well enough to resume normal activities, whichever is shorter. This applies to all students and apprentices.
Symptoms such as a cough may continue longer than seven days. If you are otherwise healthy, you are unlikely to be infectious, and it is appropriate for you to return to school.
People who receive antiviral treatment may be infectious for a shorter time. They may return to school when they are symptom free and after they have received three full days of the antiviral medication.
Please refer to Alberta Health and Wellness or Alberta Health Services for more on self-care.
Please advise your program if you are ill and will be absent from class. In the event of flu-like symptoms, doctor’s notes are not required for missed classes for a period of up to five school days. In the event of missed compulsory evaluations (e.g. test, exams) due to flu-like symptoms, please consult with your program as a note from your doctor may still be required.
- What should you do if you miss class due to flu-like illness? What if you miss a compulsory evaluation, such as a test or exam, or an assignment deadline?
We understand students who have the flu will end up missing several days of class; students will not be penalized for this. However, students are responsible for making up missed school work.
If you are absent, follow course outlines and, where possible, complete readings and assignments. Plan to share notes with a classmate if one of you is absent.
Report your flu-related absence to your program daily.
If you miss a compulsory evaluation, such as a test or exam, or an assignment deadline, please contact your instructor to arrange to make up the missed evaluation or assignment.
Please note, in the event of flu-like symptoms, doctor’s notes are not required for missed classes for a period of up to five school days. In the event of missed compulsory evaluations due to flu-like symptoms, please consult with your program as a note from your doctor may still be required.
Apprentices
Advanced Education and Technology has asked that we work with apprentices who have been absent for up to seven days due to flu-like illness to enable them to complete their training.
However, given the short duration of apprenticeship courses, apprentices who are absent for longer than seven days will need to be assessed in conjunction with their local Apprenticeship and Industry Training contact on a one-on-one basis to decide if their potential for success in their course has been jeopardized enough to warrant rescheduling their training.