Students at Valencia College will no longer be asked to examine one another’s vaginas as part of their training to become ultrasound technicians, the Associated Press
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Students at Valencia College will no longer be asked to examine one another’s vaginas as part of their training to become ultrasound technicians, the Associated Press reports. Two former students sued the Florida community college this month, saying they had been punished when they objected to the procedure. Students will now use a simulator to practice such ultrasound scanning, which is used to look for fertility problems.
Last summer an independent review found the procedure had been handled professionally and safely, according to a written statement by the college’s president, Sandy Shugart. “Demonstrating our respect for and commitment to students is paramount,” he said.
