The purpose of this policy is to provide direction for appropriate appearance/professional image in the lab setting.
Lab Activities
It is the general understanding that clothes worn on campus are appropriate to wear in a classroom setting and are not provocative in nature.
General Lab Guidelines
Clinical agency policies take precedence. Where there is no policy, the following dress code is to be followed:
Hair, Nails and Makeup:
- Hair should be neatly styled, clean, and drawn back from the face.
- Barrettes, hair clips and headbands must be plain, neutral colors (black, white, gray or a matching color to uniform).
- Headscarves (worn as a symbol of religious faith) may be worn but must fastened when working in patient care areas for safety reasons.
- Cloth surgical caps may be worn under the healthcare provided bouffant hats in areas where hats are required.
- Hair cannot be extreme in color or style.
- Beards, sideburns, and mustaches must be neatly trimmed.
- Makeup should be conservative and natural-looking.
- Artificial nails and nail polish are not allowed.
- Natural nails should be clean and short (not to exceed ΒΌ inch past the fingertip.)
- False eyelashes of any type are not allowed.
Shoes and Socks:
- Students must have a pair of shoes that are for client care only.
- White clean shoes in good repair are required. The shoes must be closed-toe and closed-heel.
- Socks must be white.
Jewelry, Body Piercings and Tattoos:
- Acceptable jewelry includes:
- A plain wedding band (no stones).
- A conservative, plain wristwatch (no ornamental stones). Fitness bands included.
- A single, small post earring worn in the lower lobe of the ear.
- Unacceptable jewelry includes:
- More than one earring per ear.
- Fashion rings.
- Necklaces.
- Bracelets.
- Smart Watch.
- Students are not allowed to wear body-piercings on the tongue or any visible body part.
- All visible tattoos must be covered except for tattoos from the wrist(s) to fingertips.
General Considerations:
- Students are expected to practice good hygiene.
- Students should not wear scents.
- No gum is allowed.
Consequences and Exceptions
Students who fail to comply with the dress code policy may be subject to disciplinary action including dismissal from the lab site and the potential for an unsatisfactory evaluation.