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== VIT-Specific Handbook == | == VIT-Specific Handbook == | ||
=== Program Description === | === Program Description === | ||
See [ | See [https://www.unmc.edu/alliedhealth/academics/programs/vit/index.html CVIT homepage] and [https://catalog.unmc.edu/allied-health-professions/cardiovascular-interventional-technology/#text Catalog] for complete descriptions of the Cardiovascular Interventional Technology program, degrees offered, length of program, and degree requirements. | ||
=== [ | === [https://www.unmc.edu/academicaffairs/institutional/accreditation-assessment/accreditation.html Accreditation] === | ||
=== [ | === [https://www.unmc.edu/alliedhealth/academics/programs/vit/admission/index.html Admission Requirements] === | ||
=== [http://catalog.unmc.edu/allied-health-professions/cardiovascular-interventional-technology/#curriculumtext Curriculum] === | === [http://catalog.unmc.edu/allied-health-professions/cardiovascular-interventional-technology/#curriculumtext Curriculum] === | ||
=== [ | === [https://www.unmc.edu/alliedhealth/academics/programs/vit/admission/tuition.html Estimated Tuition & Related Expenses] === | ||
== Program-Specific Policies & Procedures == | == Program-Specific Policies & Procedures == | ||
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# The student may voluntarily report suspected or confirmed pregnancy to the program director. At that time the UNMC/Nebraska Medicine policies and procedures and the CVIT Program Specific Policies and Procedures Manual pregnancy policy will be reviewed with the student. Once the student has elected to declare suspected or confirmed pregnancy, the student should: | # The student may voluntarily report suspected or confirmed pregnancy to the program director. At that time the UNMC/Nebraska Medicine policies and procedures and the CVIT Program Specific Policies and Procedures Manual pregnancy policy will be reviewed with the student. Once the student has elected to declare suspected or confirmed pregnancy, the student should: | ||
# Complete the “UNIVERSITY of NEBRASKA MEDICAL CENTER DECLARATION OF PREGNANCY” | # Complete the “UNIVERSITY of NEBRASKA MEDICAL CENTER DECLARATION OF PREGNANCY” form and forward it to the Radiation Safety Office. | ||
# The Radiation Safety Office will determine the estimated radiation dose from time of conception to the date of declaration based on dosimetry records and calculate the permissible remaining dose to the embryo/fetus for the remainder of the pregnancy. See [ | # The Radiation Safety Office will determine the estimated radiation dose from time of conception to the date of declaration based on dosimetry records and calculate the permissible remaining dose to the embryo/fetus for the remainder of the pregnancy. See [[:File:Unmc-declaration-of-pregnancy.pdf|form]]. | ||
# Upon review of the findings and recommendations of the Radiation Safety Officer or Medical Radiation Physicist, clinical assignments will be reviewed. Clinical assignments will only be altered if the fetus received the maximum permissible dose as stated by 180 NAC 004.13 (10 CFR Part 20.1208). Any clinical competencies not completed for reasons related to pregnancy must be successfully completed prior to graduation. | # Upon review of the findings and recommendations of the Radiation Safety Officer or Medical Radiation Physicist, clinical assignments will be reviewed. Clinical assignments will only be altered if the fetus received the maximum permissible dose as stated by 180 NAC 004.13 (10 CFR Part 20.1208). Any clinical competencies not completed for reasons related to pregnancy must be successfully completed prior to graduation. | ||
# Provide the program director with written indication of intent to: | # Provide the program director with written indication of intent to: | ||
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## continuing in the program as a full-time student, and/or | ## continuing in the program as a full-time student, and/or | ||
## any limitations placed upon the student while enrolled in the program. | ## any limitations placed upon the student while enrolled in the program. | ||
# A student may also voluntarily withdraw their declaration of pregnancy at any time. (See [ | # A student may also voluntarily withdraw their declaration of pregnancy at any time. (See [[:File:Unmc-declaration-of-pregnancy.pdf|form]].) | ||
# Upon review of the findings and recommendations of the Radiation Safety Officer or Medical Radiation Physicist, clinical assignments will be reviewed. Clinical assignments will only be altered if the fetus received the maximum permissible dose as stated by 180 NAC 004.13 (10 CFR Part 20.1208). Any clinical competencies not completed for reasons related to pregnancy must be successfully completed prior to graduation. | # Upon review of the findings and recommendations of the Radiation Safety Officer or Medical Radiation Physicist, clinical assignments will be reviewed. Clinical assignments will only be altered if the fetus received the maximum permissible dose as stated by 180 NAC 004.13 (10 CFR Part 20.1208). Any clinical competencies not completed for reasons related to pregnancy must be successfully completed prior to graduation. | ||
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=== Student Leave Time === | === Student Leave Time === | ||
''' | '''Compensation Time''' | ||
Students enrolled in the | Students enrolled in the CVIT 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: | ||
# Unused time allotted is not transferrable to a successive semester. | # Unused time allotted is not transferrable to a successive semester. | ||
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# 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 Radiation Protection and 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. | ||
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. | 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. | ||
The CVIT program supports participation in professional organizations relevant to the student’s professional growth and development. Therefore, students may qualify for earned compensation time for documented attendance and involvement in these activities. See program director for more information. | |||
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=== Student Employment Guidelines === | === Student Employment Guidelines === | ||
Opportunities for student employment may exist in the clinic departments and may be initiated and/or discontinued as dictated by | Opportunities for student employment may exist in the clinic departments and may be initiated and/or discontinued as dictated by needs. | ||
# Students may not take the place of regular staff in the clinical areas to which they are assigned. It is appropriate, however, for students to assume the responsibility for performing defined activities and tasks, with adequate direction and supervision, after demonstration of clinical competencies. | # Students may not take the place of regular staff in the clinical areas to which they are assigned. It is appropriate, however, for students to assume the responsibility for performing defined activities and tasks, with adequate direction and supervision, after demonstration of clinical competencies. | ||
# Students may be employed in a clinical setting outside regular educational hours, provided this work does not interfere with their academic responsibilities. In addition, student employment in the clinical setting is non-compulsory and is subject to standard employee policies. | # Students may be employed in a clinical setting outside regular educational hours, provided this work does not interfere with their academic responsibilities. In addition, student employment in the clinical setting is non-compulsory and is subject to standard employee policies. | ||
=== Personal Property === | === Personal Property === | ||
UNMC and all clinical affiliate sites are not responsible for | UNMC and all clinical affiliate sites are not responsible for valuable possessions. All valuables and money should be monitored closely by each individual. | ||
=== Inclement Weather Policy === | === Inclement Weather Policy === | ||
See the [[Media:Cahp-inclement-weather-policy-2020.pdf|CAHP Inclement Weather Policy]]. If a student feels they are unable to travel to class or clinicals, it is the student's responsibility to communicate with their program director and/or clinical faculty. The amount of time may be deducted from their compensation time. | |||
== [http://unmc.edu/alliedhealth/faculty/mits.html Program Faculty] == | == [http://unmc.edu/alliedhealth/faculty/mits.html Program Faculty] == | ||