HODGES UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF DENTAL HYGIENE RADIATION PREGNANCY POLICY
If pregnant, the student will wear the lead apron for clinicians during their radiology course and when the student is exposing any radiographic images.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU BECOME PREGNANT WHILE A STUDENT IN THE DENTAL HYGIENE PROGRAM
As soon as a student learns they are pregnant, it is recommended that the Program Director are informed. The student has the option of remaining in the program with/without modifications to their training, or taking a leave of absence. The leave would constitute being placed in the FIRST- YEAR class starting the upcoming fall semester. If the student elects to remain in the program, the student will provide a doctor’s release stating there are no restrictions that would prevent the student from continuing the HU Dental Hygiene Program; specifically, dental radiology. If the student has obtained a physician’s clearance, the student will wear a separate dosimetry badge over their abdomen and wear a lead apron when in dental radiology lab, during clinical sessions, and any other time they may be exposing dental radiographs. Additional badge and monitoring expenses will be paid by the student. I have read, understand, and acknowledge the HU Dental Hygiene Program’s Radiation Policy. I understand the HU cannot guarantee that I will not be inadvertently exposed to ionizing radiation and the ionizing radiation may have an impact on my health and/or the health of the developing fetus. I knowingly accept the risks and will not hold Hodges University accountable for any detrimental health effects that I or my child may incur by choosing to continue in the dental hygiene program. _________________ Student Signature Date _________________ Program Director Signature Date _________________ Executive Vice President Signature Date
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