Radiation Safety

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Purpose: To ensure Radiation Safety for patients, students, and the general public.

  1. The Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) shall be appointed by the Dean of the Medical Imaging Programs. The RSO will work in cooperation with the Medical Imaging Administrators and Faculty to ensure adherence to regulations pertaining to radiation safety.
  2. Medical Imaging Students will be educated in methods used to keep radiation exposure to patients, self, and the general public As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA). Students are responsible for practicing radiation safety to foster the ALARA concepts.
  3. Medical Imaging Students shall abide by the radiation safety policies of their assigned clinical site.
  4. Medical Imaging Students will adhere to the radiation safety protocols listed in the Medical
    Imaging Student Handbook:
    1. Declaration of Pregnancy
    2. Dosimetry
    3. General Policy Statements
    4. Pregnant Students

Approved:______________________________________________________________________
Monika Bissell, DBA
President

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