Live Online Meeting:

Indicates when you are required to be online (via Zoom) at the designated time to participate in course presentations, discussions, and activities. Attendance will be taken by the instructor.

To participate, you must have:

• Downloaded the most recent Zoom application to your personal computer (https://zoom.us/)
• An internet connection suitable for live streaming (wired or wireless)
• Headset, or speakers and microphone (most laptops have this included)
• Web camera (most laptops have this included)
• A quiet location where you will not be disturbed

Attendance Policy:

• You cannot miss more than 4.75 hours (20% of the 24 contact hours) This is a FMNP policy and cannot be modified by the Instructor.
• To receive certification, the 4.75 hours or less missed must be made up by completing an assignment of equal time and content. Approval of the Instructor is required.
• If total hours missed exceeds 4.75 hours, certification is not possible regardless of material made up.
• All absences should be discussed with the instructor in advance. In case of emergencies, please notify Instructor as soon as possible.

On Your Own
Describes required course activities you are expected to complete on your own prior to the next Live Online Meeting time. The instructor will provide instructions and links to resources via email.

In-Person Field Trips
Locations and times are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances. Instructors will provide detailed directions and field activity descriptions via email throughout classes and prior to each field trip. Please contact the instructor(s) if you have any questions. It is the participant’s responsibility to verify meeting information.

Transportation and lunches are not included. Carpooling is recommended when possible. Times do not include travel time required to drive to meeting locations. The instructor will brief participants on weather and conditions for field environments ahead of the trip. It is the participant’s responsibility to wear/bring appropriate attire, footwear, sun protection, etc.

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