Sick & Covid Leave
Learners requiring planned sick leave or medical absence must inform the College of the intended absence as soon as possible.
It is learners’ responsibility to keep the College informed on the first day of sickness and each day subsequently thereafter. Learners who are sick should not attend class especially when there is a risk to the health of others. It is the learners responsibility to inform the college of all absences at the earliest possible and no later than the following week of the absence.
It is only by providing a medical certificate of absence that a learner can get Justified Absence. All medical certificates must be provided in a timely manner – i.e the same week. Late medical certificates may not be accepted. The college can request originals to be presented and reserves the right to have documents verified for authenticity.
Providing false or fraudulent documents, including medical certificates will render a learner liable to immediate expulsion from the college. In the event of expulsion, students are not entitled to a refund of the course fees or any other fees.
Learners who miss class due to injury or illness must obtain a medical certificate or note from their IRISH medical provider. The medical certificate or note must contain the date and time of the illness and the medical professional’s confirmation of needed absence. It is the learner’s responsibility to provide the College with all relevant documentation in a timely manner.
How to Submit a Medical Certificate
Log in to Your Student Portal.
Select “Contact the College” from the left-hand menu.
Compose your message explaining your absences and attach all relevant medical certificates. Ensure your attachments are clear and legible.
Please Note:
- Providing false or fraudulent documents will result in immediate expulsion from the college. Decisions made in such cases are final and there is no right to appeal. Fees will not be refunded.
- The College reserves the right to verify the authenticity of all medical certificates and/or supporting documentation.
- Medical certificates excuse absences but do not mark attendance.
- Non-acute medical services must be arranged outside class hours.
- Ongoing health issues must be communicated to the College.
- Work-related absences are not excused.
- Medical certificates submitted in support of absences must clearly state the period during which the student was unfit to attend classes (from and to dates) be issued by a registered Irish medical practitioner, include the date of issue, the doctor’s full name, IMC registration number, contact details and official letterhead or clinic stamp; the College reserves the right to verify the authenticity of any certificate and certificates that cannot be adequately verified will not be accepted.
COVID-19 Attendance Policy
If symptomatic, learners must not attend class and must contact the College.
– PCR test results must be provided within 72 hours.
– Positive cases may isolate for 5 days as advised.
– Documentation is required for all medical absences.
Responsible Department:
Operations Department (Mr. Haseeb Ahmed)
Telephone: +353 (0)1 444 4447
Email: info@liffeycollege.ie