The purpose of this policy is to provide direction for appropriate appearance/professional image in the classroom, lab, on clinical sites and when on clinical during clinical preparation.
Classroom/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. Students are required to wear their uniform (detailed below) during lab testing and simulation activities. Students are not allowed to wear hats during exams. BSRT students are exempt from wearing scrubs while in lab.
Student Uniforms
The Bellin College uniform consists of selections from a list of clothing supplies for students by The Elite Group. The clothing is embroidered with the Bellin College logo on the upper left pocket area. All required pieces of clothing worn as part of the uniform must be ordered through The Elite Group. Uniform substitutions are not acceptable.
Clinical agency policies take precedence. Where there is no policy, follow this dress code:
ID Badge:
- Do not alter your badge.
- Clip your badge to the collar of your clothing or lab coat.
- Your badge must be visible at all times.
Hair, Nails and Makeup:
- Hair should be neatly styled, clean, and drawn back from the face.
- Barrettes, hair clips, and headbands must be plain, solid colors free of logos.
- 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.
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
- Students are not allowed to wear body piercings on the tongue or any visible body part.
- Smart watches can be worn in clinical as long as notifications are turned off for emails and text messages.
- All visible tattoos must be covered except for tattoos from the wrist(s) to fingertips.
General Considerations
- Students will wear a Bellin College lab coat.
- Students will practice good hygiene.
- Do not wear scents.
- Gum is not allowed in patient care areas.
- All attire worn in clinical agencies must be professional. No exposed cleavage, midriff, or lowriding pants. Neutral-colored undergarments, which are not visible, need to be worn under all light-colored attire.
- Hats/caps are not allowed in any clinical setting or exam situation.
- Religious headwear is allowed.
Consequences and Exceptions
Students who fail to comply with the dress code may be subject to disciplinary action including dismissal from the clinical site and the potential for an unsatisfactory clinical evaluation.
On a case-by-case basis for religious, cultural, or medical reasons exceptions may be made. Exceptions must be obtained from the appropriate Program Director prior to the start of clinical.