REGISTRATION

 

Registration for any CNS training course must be submitted at least five (5) business days prior to the course start date.

 

Registrations submitted less than five (5) business days prior to the start of any class, will be accepted if room is available.  If registration is subsequently cancelled, Student will only be eligible for account credit; however, if Student is a no call / no show, Student will not be eligible for any type of refund. 

 

*See our refund policy below for additional information.

 

ATTENDANCE

 

Full Attendance in any training course is mandated by local, state and/or federal regulations, to receive course completion certificates and subsequent applicable licensure.  Please do not register for a course if you are unable to attend each day in its entirety.

 

1. Students are solely responsible and required to be on time for all training. Start and End times for each training course are listed on each specific course page.

2. Students are solely responsible and must attend each day of training from start to finish as mandated by local, state and/or federal regulations. 

3. Students who fail to report on time and/or fail to attend a training course in full are not eligible for a refund and will not receive course completion certificates as mandated by local, state and/or federal regulations. 

 

Students who fail to arrive at the defined start time and/or after lunch breaks to any training course may not be permitted to take/complete the course, at the discretion of the instructor, as mandated by local, state and/or federal regulations.   

 

Students who are required to re-take a training course due to missed training hours or late attendance will be offered the option to re-take the training course at a discounted price as a one-time courtesy; or makeup sessions may be available at the discretion of the instructor, where additional charges may apply. 

 

*See our refund terms below for additional information.

 

EXAMS

 

For most classes, each Student is permitted three (3) attempts at passing the final course exam, as mandated by local, state and/or federal regulations, which will be clarified by the instructor at the time of the course.  Students who do not pass the final course exam will be offered the opportunity to retake the entire training course at a discounted price.  Students who do not pass the final exam will not eligible for a refund.

 

*See our refund terms below for additional information.

 

STATE LICENSING

 

As an added benefit to our Students, CNS offers NYSDOL License Application Handling and Submission services for some courses for an additional fee.  Please refer to each specific course page to determine if CNS offers this option for the course you are registering for.

 

If a Student opts out of this service, or if CNS does not offer this option, the Student is solely responsible for submitting and maintaining their own licensing paperwork and associated license fees to the state and/or federal agency.  Note: As mandated by local, state and/or federal regulations, CNS maintains a secured record of course completion certificates, in the event the Student loses or misplaces their completion certificate required for licensure.  CNS can provide a duplicate copy to the Student, where legal notarization fees may apply.

 

Student is also solely responsible for maintaining their licensure with the local, state and/or federal agency, by attending refresher training as required (annually or bi-annually) and remitting renewal license application(s) and fee(s).

 

COURSE LANGUAGE

 

It is the Student’s sole responsibility to ensure they can read, write and comprehend the language in which the training course is given.  Students who cannot complete a course due to language comprehension will not be eligible for a refund.

 

*See our refund terms below for additional information.

 

PROVIDER CANCELLATION

 

CNS reserves the right to cancel or reschedule any training course due to insufficient enrollment.  In the event that CNS cancels or reschedules a training course, each Student will be given the option to be transferred to a future course date or receive a full refund.

 

STUDENT CANCELLATION or MISSED ATTENDANCE

 

Each Student is solely responsible for ensuring that CNS receives your course cancellation request within five (5) business days prior to the course start date, in order to receive a full refund.

 

Course cancellation or rescheduling requests received in less than five (5) business days will only be eligible for an account credit to be used within one-year of cancellation request. (no refunds)

 

No calls/no shows will only be eligible for an account credit to be used within one-year of the registered course start date. (no refunds)

 

In the event of missed training hours from late attendance where no make-up training is available, CNS, at its discretion, may provide a partial account credit to be used within one-year of registered course start date.

 

If make-up training is available by the Instructor and Student does not attend the scheduled make-up date(s), no refund or account credit will be made.

 

*See our refund terms below for additional information.

 

RESCHEDULING/COURSE TRANSFERS

 

When a Student opts to reschedule their attendance in a training course or, if a Student is transferred to a future training course at their request, it is the Student’s sole responsibility to arrive on time and attend the course in full.  Students who do not attend their rescheduled or transferred course will not be eligible for a refund or account credit.  Rescheduling requests must be received at least five (5) business days in advance of the course.  Requests received after five (5) business days may be subject to a rescheduling fee.

 

*See our refund terms below for additional information.

 

COURSE FEES

 

Course Fees are due in full prior to, or on the first day of the course, in order to attend the course and receive course completion certificates. All course fees include the training course, manuals, handouts and any other material distributed during the course.

 

CNS accepts Cash, Money Orders, Corporate/Personal Checks and all major credit cards (American Express, Visa, Mastercard and Discover).  Any other form of payment is not accepted.  Payments made with a corporate or personal check may be subject to a 5-7 business day clearance before course completion certificates will be released.

 

Course Fees for Groups of 3 or More

For groups of 3 or more, a 25% Nonrefundable Deposit is required in order to reserve seats in the same class, with the balance due in full prior to or on the 1st day of class.  In the event of cancellation by the Customer in less than 7 days prior to the course start date, the deposit will be retained by CNS for use on any training course within one (1) year.

 

REFUNDS

 

All approved and eligible refund requests will be submitted to our accounting department and can take up to 5-10 days to be processed, dependent on form of payment and credit card policies.  Our detailed policy is outlined as follows:

 

Full Amount Refund

• CNS will provide a full refund via check or credit card if cancellation request is received at least five (5) business days prior to course start date.

 

Full Amount Account Credit

CNS will provide an account credit to be kept on file for one-year in the event of the following:

• Registration received in less than five (5) business days prior to course start date; or

• Cancellation request received in less than five (5) business days prior to course start date; or

• No call/no show; or

• Student does not comprehend course language.

 

Partial Amount Account Credit

CNS, at its sole discretion, may provide a partial account credit to be kept on file for one-year in the event of the following:

• Late Attendance to regularly schedule course; or

• Student withdraws after attending first four (4) hours or less on first day of course; or

• Missed Training Hours and/or Days to a regularly schedule course.

 

No Refunds/No Account Credit

• Registrations submitted less than five (5) business days prior to course start, when student is a no call / no show; or

• Missed Make-up Training; or

• Missed Attendance in rescheduled class; or

• Missed Attendance in transferred class; or

• Student withdraws after completing first full day of course; or

• Students who do not pass final exam.

 

Students who opt in for CNS’s NYSDOL License Application Handling and Submission service, who do not receive course completion certificates due to any condition(s) outlined herein, will always receive a refund for the state license and CNS processing fees.

 

No refunds will be issued after 30 days of the original transaction date. Students requesting a refund after the 30-day period will be issued an account credit that will remain on file for up to one year.

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PHOTO/VIDEO DISCLAIMER

CNS reserves the right to use any photograph/video taken at any course held or sponsored by CNS, without the expressed written permission of those included within the photograph/video. CNS may use the photograph/video in print or digital publications or other media material produced, used or contracted by CNS.  To ensure the privacy of individuals and children, images will not be identified using full names or personal identifying information without written approval from the photographed/videoed subject, parent or legal guardian.  By participating in a CNS course or by failing to notify CNS in writing of your desire to not have your photograph used by CNS; you are agreeing to release, defend, hold harmless and indemnify CNS from any and all claims involving the use of your picture or likeness.  Any person or organization not affiliated with CNS may not use, copy, alter or modify CNS photographs, graphics, videography or other similar reproductions or recordings without the advance written permission of an authorized designee from CNS.

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COLLECTION AND USE OF INFORMATION

The information you provide to CNS as part of your training course is not, and will never be sold to any third-party.  CNS will not disclosure your personal information to any party with exception to the federal, state and/or local agency to which your training course is regulated by, and of which we are required to provide such information to.  Information you provide on your Course Evaluation Forms at the end of your course, may be used by CNS for marketing purposes.

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SMS (TEXTING) POLICY

 

Collection of Phone Numbers

We collect your phone number(s) only when you voluntarily provide them to us, like during transactions, inquiries, or when you sign up for our promotional messages. You can opt in to receive these SMS messages by verbally agreeing when you book over the phone with us, or in the checkout by checking your SMS sign-up and providing your phone number.

 

Use of Phone Numbers For SMS

Your phone number(s) are primarily used so we can communicate with you on classes you booked with us, classes you told us you were interested in and requested a follow-up from us,  to send you invoices or payment links, or to provide you with personalized services, updates, and promotional offers. These text messages may relate to our products, services, discounts, or any updates that we think may interest you.  We may also provide special discounts or offers through SMS messages. SMS messaging charges may be applied by your carrier. We will only share your phone number with our SMS provider, subject to their privacy policy.  We use both WIX and Ring Central to send all SMS communications to users who have opted in. Please view their privacy policies at https://www.wix.com/about/privacy and https://www.ringcentral.com/legal/last-update-march-11-2024/privacy-notice.html.

 

Opting Out of Marketing Messages

If at any time you wish to stop receiving marketing SMS from us, you can opt out by

-Texting STOP to opt-out

-Texting UNSUBSCRIBE to opt-out

-Texting CANCEL to opt-out

-Texting QUIT to opt-out

 

Please note that the opt-out process may take up to 10 business days to become effective. During this period, you may still receive some messages from us.

 

Privacy of Phone Numbers

Once you have opted out, we will not send you any more SMS messages, nor will we sell or transfer your phone number to another party.  The information you provide to CNS is not, and will never be sold to any third-party.  CNS will not disclosure your personal information to any party with exception to the federal, state and/or local agency to which your training course is regulated by, and of which we are required to provide such information to. 

 

Access to Promotions and Discounts

You do not need to sign up for SMS Messages to receive information about current promotions.  You can also sign up for Email Messages.  Codes and promotions are available for a limited time and may be changed or removed at any time.

 

Changes to This Policy

We may periodically update this policy. We will notify you about significant changes in the way we treat your information by placing a prominent notice on our site.  If you have any questions or concerns about this policy, please contact us at (516) 932-3228.