Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS): Difference between revisions

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==== Accessories & Tattoos ====
==== Accessories & Tattoos ====
# Proper UNMC photo ID and personnel monitoring devices must be worn at all times. The ID must be visible at all times to identify student status.
# Proper UNMC photo ID must be worn and visible at all times.
# Simple jewelry may be worn with the uniform, i.e., small earrings, wedding rings, and watches.  
# Simple jewelry may be worn with the uniform, i.e., small earrings, wedding rings, and watches.  
## Earrings must be small and not touching the neck.
# Single and/or discreet piercings of the ears, nose, lip, tongue and eyebrow are permitted.  
# Single and/or discreet piercings of the ears, nose, lip, tongue and eyebrow are permitted.  
## Examples of piercings not permissible may include but are not limited to large or multiple loops in the eyebrows, lip or nose, visible transdermal implants, or piercings on other areas of the face.
## Examples of piercings not permissible may include but are not limited to large or multiple loops in the eyebrows, lip or nose, visible transdermal implants, or piercings on other areas of the face.
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=== Use of Technology ===
=== Use of Technology ===
# Personal phone calls during clinic hours must be kept to a minimum.  
# Personal phone calls during clinic hours must be kept to a minimum.  
# Personal technology may not be used during class or clinic unless for educational purposes as approved by class or clinical instructors.
# Personal technology may not be used during class or clinic unless for educational purposes or approved by class or clinical instructors.
# Only department computers may be used for documenting clock in and clock out procedures via Trajecsys. Personal technology may not be used for this function.
# Only department computers may be used for documenting clock in and clock out procedures via Trajecsys. Personal technology may not be used for this function.


=== Student Leave Time ===
=== Student Leave Time ===
'''Personal Time (aka Comp Time)'''
Students enrolled in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program are given 16 hours of leave time for personal affairs each semester. It is intended to provide necessary time for planned or unplanned events without jeopardizing the student’s attendance record. Regarding the use of student leave time, the following guidelines must be followed:
 
Students enrolled in the Department of MITS are given 16 hours of leave time for personal affairs each semester. It is intended to provide necessary time for planned or unplanned events without jeopardizing the student’s attendance record. Regarding the use of student leave time, the following guidelines must be followed:


# Unused time allotted is not transferrable to a successive semester.
# Unused time allotted is not transferrable to a successive semester.
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# Unauthorized absenteeism may result in disciplinary actions.  
# Unauthorized absenteeism may result in disciplinary actions.  
# A student may be required to furnish satisfactory medical proof of illness, disability or dental work.
# A student may be required to furnish satisfactory medical proof of illness, disability or dental work.
# It is recommended that suspected and confirmed pregnancy be reported to the program director. Time lost due to pregnancy must be made up according to the decision of the program director based on the Radiation Protection and Pregnancy Policies contained in this document.  
# It is recommended that suspected and confirmed pregnancy be reported to the program director. Time lost due to pregnancy must be made up according to the decision of the program director based on the Pregnancy Policies contained in this document.  
# Full time students may request up to 5 days of funeral/bereavement leave in the event of a death of an immediate family member. Documentation may need to be provided upon request.  
# Full time students may request up to 5 days of funeral/bereavement leave in the event of a death of an immediate family member. Documentation may need to be provided upon request.  
'''Compensation Time Guide'''
Provision of compensation time is intended to ensure fair, uniform, and impartial treatment for all students. Students may voluntarily choose to spend additional authorized time participating in clinic procedures over and above their scheduled hours as long as the student continues to perform in the student capacity, including direct supervision and holding only student clinical responsibilities.
'''Personal time for professional meetings'''
The Department of MITS supports participation in professional organizations relevant to the student’s professional growth and development. Therefore, students may qualify for time for documented attendance and involvement in these activities. See program director for more information.


=== Student Employment Guidelines ===  
=== Student Employment Guidelines ===