Use of Phones and Personal Electronic Devices in the Clinical Setting

Students are not permitted to use personal electronic devices in the clinical setting.

Absolutely no patient information, including photos, shall be accessed by or stored in a personal electronic device.

For example:

  • Students must not carry their cell phones with them in the clinical setting. They may check their phones during a scheduled break outside the clinical setting.
  • Watches are allowed in the clinical setting; however, accessing the smartwatch features is not permitted in the clinical setting (i.e., messages, phone calls, notifications).
  • Students may not use their laptop, tablet, or cell phone in the clinical setting to complete homework, check email, or for personal use.
  • Students will not take photos in the clinical setting unless approved by the medical imaging supervisor of the facility.