This policy defines all terms used throughout the ProACT Academy Policy Library.
1. Definitions
a. Student: Any individual enrolled in a course.
b. Instructor: A certified ARC Instructor approved by ProACT Academy.
c. Instructor Trainer (IT): An ARC‑authorized instructor trainer overseeing instructor‑level courses.
d. Instructor Candidate (IC): A trainee enrolled in an instructor‑level course.
e. Training Provider: ProACT Critical Care Academy, L.L.C., operating as ProACT Academy.
f. The Authority: The ProACT Academy Training and Education Authority overseeing operations.
g. Evaluation: A formal skills assessment required for certification.
h. Successful: Meeting all ARC‑required criteria.
i. Unsuccessful: Not meeting one or more required criteria.
j. Not Evaluated: No evaluation was performed (lateness, absence, early departure, or no‑show).
2. Role Authority
a. The Authority holds final decision‑making power on:
• Instructor approval and removal
• Certification validity
• Evaluation disputes
• Reschedule and refund exceptions
b. Instructors must comply with:
• All ARC Instructor Agreements
• All ProACT Academy policies
• All legal and ethical standards
3. Delegation of Policy Enforcement
a. The Authority may designate Lead Instructors or operational managers to enforce policies or perform quality audits.