Pregnancy Policies
In the event that an AADMRT Online student becomes pregnant, the student has the right to voluntarily inform or withhold the information from AADMRT Online. If the student wishes to inform the School, she must complete and submit a Voluntary Declaration of Pregnancy form to the Administrative Department. If the student decides to inform the School of her pregnancy, it is encouraged to be done as soon as possible to take precautionary radiation safety measures.
A declared pregnant woman also has the right to withdraw the declaration in writing, as defined in the Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 20, section 20.1003.
Once the student’s pregnancy is verified, she will receive information on the possible health risks to the embryo/fetus that are associated with the program. Radiation safety procedures will also be shared.
The student will have the three options:
Option 1: To continue in the program without modification
Option 2: To continue with the program with some modification
Option 3: Withdraw from the program during the time of the declared pregnancy
If the student decides to continue with the program without modification, she must complete the Option 1 portion of the Acknowledgement of Radiation Risk During Pregnancy form and submit it to the Administrative Department.
If the student decides to continue with the program with some modification, she must complete the Option 2 portion of the Acknowledgement of Radiation Risk During Pregnancy form and submit it to the Administrative Department. In the case that this option is chosen, all personnel will be notified of the student’s condition and proper radiation safety guidelines will be reviewed and adjusted to minimize the the potential exposure of radiation to the embryo/fetus. See Section Radiation Safety Procedures for Pregnant Students below.
The expectant student has the right to withdraw from the program at any time.
If the student decides to withdraw from the program during the duration of her pregnancy, she must complete the Option 3 portion of the Acknowledgement of Radiation Risk During Pregnancy form and submit it to the Administrative Department.
Withdrawal from the Program During Pregnancy
In the case that the student decides to withdraw from the program, she will have the right to re-enroll in the program after her pregnancy. The student will still have to meet all graduation requirements despite the time off from the program.
Radiation Safety Procedures for Pregnant Students
During the time of pregnancy, the maximum permissible dosage of radiation that the expectant student can be exposed to is 0.5 rem (5,000 microsieverts). If the student chooses Option 2, to continue with the program with some modification, the following safety guidelines must be followed at all times during clinical work:
A declared pregnant woman also has the right to withdraw the declaration in writing, as defined in the Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 20, section 20.1003.
Once the student’s pregnancy is verified, she will receive information on the possible health risks to the embryo/fetus that are associated with the program. Radiation safety procedures will also be shared.
The student will have the three options:
Option 1: To continue in the program without modification
Option 2: To continue with the program with some modification
Option 3: Withdraw from the program during the time of the declared pregnancy
If the student decides to continue with the program without modification, she must complete the Option 1 portion of the Acknowledgement of Radiation Risk During Pregnancy form and submit it to the Administrative Department.
If the student decides to continue with the program with some modification, she must complete the Option 2 portion of the Acknowledgement of Radiation Risk During Pregnancy form and submit it to the Administrative Department. In the case that this option is chosen, all personnel will be notified of the student’s condition and proper radiation safety guidelines will be reviewed and adjusted to minimize the the potential exposure of radiation to the embryo/fetus. See Section Radiation Safety Procedures for Pregnant Students below.
The expectant student has the right to withdraw from the program at any time.
If the student decides to withdraw from the program during the duration of her pregnancy, she must complete the Option 3 portion of the Acknowledgement of Radiation Risk During Pregnancy form and submit it to the Administrative Department.
Withdrawal from the Program During Pregnancy
In the case that the student decides to withdraw from the program, she will have the right to re-enroll in the program after her pregnancy. The student will still have to meet all graduation requirements despite the time off from the program.
Radiation Safety Procedures for Pregnant Students
During the time of pregnancy, the maximum permissible dosage of radiation that the expectant student can be exposed to is 0.5 rem (5,000 microsieverts). If the student chooses Option 2, to continue with the program with some modification, the following safety guidelines must be followed at all times during clinical work:
- Continue to wear the dosimetry badge at all times and wear an additional dosimetry badge at waist level. The dosimetry badge readings will be closely monitored and must be turned in monthly. A record of the expectant student will be kept in Pregnant Student Dosimetry Log. In the case that the exposure exceeds the 0.5 rem (5,000 microsievert) limit, the student will have to mandatorily and temporarily withdraw from the program.
- If the student is wearing a lead apron, she must wear the badge outside of the apron to avoid measurement interruption.
- The student must maintain maximum distance from all x-ray machines while they are being operated.
- Any adjustments in student assignments may be made at any time to ensure the safety of the expectant student.