Where do laboratory activities take place according to the handbook?

• A. On-campus energized lab only.
• B. At the patient's bedside during clinical rotations.
• C. In a shared office environment.
• D. In a separate work area with labs at medical centers until the energized lab is completed on campus.

Answer: (D)

Labs are conducted in a dedicated radiography practice area that provides real equipment, proper supervision, and the necessary safety controls. Because the campus radiography lab isn’t energized yet, the handbook specifies performing laboratory activities in a separate work area with labs located at medical centers until the energized lab on campus is ready. This setup gives students hands-on practice with actual equipment and clinical workflow under supervision, while safely meeting training requirements. The other options don’t fit because bedside settings are clinical rotations rather than controlled lab practice, a shared office lacks the specialized radiographic equipment and safety setup, and restricting to an on-campus energized lab isn’t possible until that space is fully prepared.