Academic Integrity & Anti-Cheating Policy
Last updated: June 2026
FHTC is committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity across all its training programs. This policy outlines the prohibited behaviors, penalties, and procedures applicable to violations of academic honesty.
1. Commitment to Integrity
Every trainee is expected to complete all exams, assignments, and coursework independently and honestly. Submitting work that is not your own, using unauthorized resources during assessments, or misrepresenting your identity is a serious violation of this policy.
2. Prohibited Behaviors
Prohibited behaviors include: impersonating another trainee or having another person complete an exam on your behalf; using unauthorized notes, devices, or external assistance during assessments; copying or sharing exam questions or answers; plagiarizing submitted work; and any other conduct intended to gain an unfair advantage.
3. Anti-Cheating Mechanisms
The platform employs technical safeguards including randomized question and answer order, copy-prevention on exam content, session monitoring, and time-limited assessments. Any suspicious activity is automatically flagged for administrative review.
4. Penalties
Violations may result in: immediate disqualification from the exam or course; cancellation of issued certificates; suspension or permanent ban from the platform; and referral to the relevant professional authority (e.g., SCFHS) where applicable. The severity of the penalty depends on the nature and extent of the violation.
5. Appeals Process
A trainee who believes a decision was made in error may submit a formal appeal through the support ticket system within 7 calendar days of receiving the decision. Appeals are reviewed by the Academic Affairs department and a final decision is communicated within 10 working days.