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millirem during the term of the pregnancy, as determined by the radiation dosimeter which is worn at waist level under the apron. In the event that a student has already received
450 or greater millirem from the date of conception to the date of that the pregnancy is declared the regulations permit the unborn child to receive a maximum of 50 millirem during the remaining term of the pregnancy. It is up to each student to make her own decision regarding the declaration of the pregnancy. In all cases, this institution requires that radiation doses to the student and to the unborn child shall be maintained “As Low As Reasonably Achievable” (ALARA).
Further information regarding student pregnancy may be found in the Radiography Student Policy Manual.
STUDENT POLICY MANUAL
Students entering the program will receive a Student Policy Manual. This manual outlines the policies and procedures to be followed over the course of the program. Upon request, this document is available to interested persons. These requests should be made directly to program of cials.
CLINICAL EDUCATION
Selected learning experience (clinical education) will be provided at cooperating hos- pitals or other health care facilities within the area served by the College. Transportation and associated expenses are the sole responsibility of the student.
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1. Applicants are responsible for submitting all the necessary records to the Admissions Of ce.
2. Applications must be updated annually by applicants who were not accepted the previous year.
3. Applicants may take non-radiography, general education and related coursework prior to being accepted into the program.
4. All students admitted into a health sciences program will be required to submit to a criminal background check and drug testing prior to enrollment each academic year. The results of these tests could affect the student’s ability to progress in the program.
5. All students completing a health sciences program may be required, by an external testing agency, to submit to a criminal background check and/or drug test prior to a state or national licensing/certi cation board approving the graduate to sit for licen- sure/certi cation exams.
6. A student who presents problems of physical or emotional health at any time throughout the program and has not responded to appropriate treatment within
a reasonable period of time may be required to withdraw from the program. Any student whose behavior con icts with safety may also be required to withdraw from the program.
FACULTY
Meg Rollins Petty, Program Coordinator mpetty@southwesterncc.edu 828.339.4320 or 800.447.4091, ext. 4320
Kim Argo, Clinical Coordinator
kargo@southwesterncc.edu 828.339.4359 or 800.447.4091, ext. 4359
2019-20 Catalog