- In order to promote professionalism, no student enrolled in the diagnostic medical sonography program at ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ â€“ Salem shall post or share ANYTHING (including but not limited to photos, comments, links, or images) regarding faculty, students, clinical site personnel, clinical education settings, patients, patients’ family or support system on any web based/social media platforms (such as, but not limited to, Facebook, message boards, personal blogs, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok etc.). No person (patient, patient’s family member, clinical site personnel) can grant permission to override this policy. Posts regarding patients may be construed as a violation of HIPAA. Further information on HIPAA can be accessed at:
- Any student found to have posted, or supplied or forwarded materials which were posted on web based/ social media platforms may be subject to disciplinary action, including
dismissal from the program. A clinical site also has the right to dismiss a student from their site for such an offense. - Students are expected to maintain professional relationships with patients, patients’ family, support system, clinical site personnel, and ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ faculty/staff during the course of the program. However, having social media connections with the aforementioned individuals DURING the course of the program is highly discouraged. LinkedIn is a recommended professional networking site.
- Please note that future employers routinely assess for professional qualities by viewing potential candidate’s social media websites. Students are advised to review their site(s) for any unprofessional images or language, which could impact future employment opportunities.
Policy 2009, revised 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018
Reviewed 2025
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