The president of CBD College provides an update on COVID-19 procedures and plans for limited in-person training. The start date for in-person skills labs for specific surgical technology and physical therapist assistant cohorts is postponed two weeks to July 27 to allow more time to analyze guidance and safety procedures. Only certain healthcare programs where face-to-face completion of labs is needed will be permitted limited campus access, while all other coursework remains online. Students will be notified of any further changes by the president and program directors.

1. CBD College COVID-19 Update as of 7/09/2020
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From the desk of Alan Heshel, CBD College President:
Dear Students and Staff,
As you saw in my communication dated July 7, 2020, we are working diligently to reinstitute more in-person training
opportunities that will facilitate our students’ timely completion of the educational program and entry to essential
healthcare professions during the COVID-19 pandemic. The College’s plan was to initiate a voluntary and limited in
scope delivery of skills lab training for specific healthcare programs effective Monday, July 13th
, 2020. We have decided
to postpone our plans for two weeks as we continue to analyze the ever-evolving guidance and update applicable
policies and procedures in order to provide the safest and most effective in-person learning and working environment
under the circumstances. The new scheduled date for in-person limited skills lab training is now Monday, July 27th
and
applies only to specific Surgical Technology (ST) and Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program cohorts. Of course,
that date is subject to change depending on further guidance from regulatory agencies with an oversight of our
operations. Please note that at this juncture, the College has determined that students in the Diagnostic Medical
Sonography (DMS) and all other programs should continue coursework via online learning, as applicable.
As a reminder, the campus remains closed. When specific program cohorts are invited back, students and staff will
only be permitted back to campus for the limited purpose of conducting individual and small group skills lab training
for specific healthcare programs where face-to-face completion of such lab is needed to progress to the next phase of
the program. Such limited access to the campus is permissible under Section 16 of the Los Angeles County Health
Officer’s Order, which permits individuals to train for healthcare operations, and under Section 5(vii)(k) of the City of Los

2. Angeles Safer LA Order, which permits educational institutions to perform essential functions so long as social distancing
is maintained. For the time being, all other coursework and operations will remain in a remote/online status.
Expect to hear more from me and your Program Directors in the coming days.
Again, and as always, I wish you and your families health, safety, and prosperity.
Sincerely,
Alan Heshel