Because ionizing radiation exposure has a potential for harmful biological effects to mankind and the unborn child, all female students upon entering The Washington Hospital Radiologic Technology Program will be required to read and sign the “Pregnancy Notification Form” indicating that they have been instructed in the area of radiation protection for the pregnant radiographer.

A student who becomes pregnant has the right to declare or not declare her pregnancy.

 If pregnancy is declared, declaration must be in writing, to include date and estimated month of conception.

Upon declaration, the Program Director and the Radiation Safety Officer will review the student’s radiation exposure history with the student, emphasizing the maximum permissible dose during pregnancy is 500 mrem for the entire gestation or 0.05 rem each month.

The student who declares pregnancy can:

A fetal film badge will be ordered for the student who continues in the program without changes.

The lower dose limit for a declared pregnancy will remain in effect until one of the following occurs: