If the student fails the Performance Evaluation on the second attempt, what happens next?

• A. Immediate dismissal.
• B. Suspension for one year.
• C. Remedial exercises and allowed one additional attempt.
• D. Retake entire course.

Answer: (C)

When a student doesn’t meet the required competency on the second attempt, the program typically uses remediation plus one more opportunity to demonstrate proficiency. The focus is on fixing the specific skills or knowledge gaps that caused the failure—things like patient positioning, proper alignment, correct exposure technique, and adherence to safety protocols. The student completes targeted remedial exercises, often under supervision, to strengthen those areas. After finishing the remediation, they’re allowed one additional chance to pass the performance evaluation. This approach keeps patient safety as the priority while giving the student a fair chance to succeed without resorting to immediate dismissal or retaking an entire course.