Pregnancy Policy

Students enrolled in the Bon Secours St. Mary’s Hospital School of Medical Imaging (SOMI) have the right to choose to declare or not declare pregnancy. If a student chooses to declare pregnancy, the declaration must be made in writing. The form for declaration may be obtained in the program office and a copy is found on the School website: smhsomi.edu.

A student who becomes pregnant during the program will have the following options:

• Voluntarily declare pregnancy to the program Radiation Safety Officer who will offer counseling on protection and monitoring methods for both the student and the fetus during the remainder of the pregnancy. Written notice is required.

• Request a Leave of Absence. Refer to policy ADM 3.07.

• Voluntarily leave the program and apply for re- admission at a later date. Refer to policy ACA 2.04 Re-Admission.

• Choose not to declare.

• Continue in program without modification.

• A student who has chosen to declare pregnancy can choose to un-declare pregnancy at any time. Written notice is required.

Students will be required to adhere to standard radiation protection practices and monitoring methods.

Should an accepted applicant become pregnant before the start of School; the applicant shall have the option of delaying entry or following one of the above listed options.