The student may voluntarily declare pregnancy by completing the Declaration of Pregnancy form, available from the Dean, and submitting it to the Radiation Safety Officer.
Maine College of Health Professions must take measures to ensure that the total dose of occupational exposure to the embryo/fetus during the entire pregnancy does not exceed 500 mRem.
If the fetal dose exceeds 500 mrem (5 mSv), the student will be advised to start their maternity leave immediately. Transferring to a non-radiation area would not be in the best interest of the student's educational requirements. The student has several options available for re-entry into the Program after maternity leave. These will be discussed with the student before the maternity leave.
The student may revoke the declaration of pregnancy at any time, and the revocation of the declaration must be in writing.