Students are required to present a professional appearance at all times. It is the patient’s right to be treated with dignity and care by clean individuals. It is, therefore, required that each student practice good personal hygiene.
Female students will:
- Wear knee length laboratory coats (buttoned) with program patch affixed on the left shoulder and designated name tags. Under the lab coat, the student is required to wear the prescribed program uniform, a grey scrub top and grey scrub pants. In times of colder weather, the student will be permitted to wear an undershirt with the scrubs, provided the shirt is grey and free of any logos or writing (All patches should be affixed to the right shoulder of the uniform. The top of the patch should be 1 1/2 inches below the seam).
- Do not wear clogs, sandals, open-toe shoes, or any type of shoe other than that prescribed by the Program. (White leather lace up athletic shoes with no color logos)
- Keep jewelry to a minimum. Earrings are not allowed for male or female students. Numerous chains, rings, and bracelets will not be permitted. No visible body or tongue piercing will be allowed.
- Hair must be of a natural color and conservative hairstyle. Long hair must be pulled away from the face and must not extend beyond the collar. Ties used to secure hair must be conservative and of a professional nature to coordinate with the rest of the uniform.
- Wear make-up conservatively.
- Do not wear perfumes.
- Keep fingernails to a moderate length and use only clear nail polish.
Male students will:
- Wear knee length laboratory coats (buttoned) with program patch affixed on the left shoulder and designated name tags. Under the lab coat, the student is required to wear the prescribed program uniform, a grey scrub top, and grey pants. In times of colder weather, the student will be permitted to wear an undershirt with the scrubs, provided the shirt is grey and free of any logos or writing (All patches should be affixed to the right shoulder of the uniform. The top of the patch should be 1 1/2 inches below the seam).
- Keep hair, mustache, and beard neatly trimmed. Hair must not touch the collar. Hair must be of a natural color and conservative hairstyle.
- Do not wear clogs, sandals, or any type of shoe other than that prescribed by the Program. (White leather lace up athletic shoes with no color logos)
- Keep jewelry to a minimum. Earrings are not allowed for male or female students. No visible body or tongue piercing will be allowed.
- Keep fingernails to a moderate length. Nail polish is not acceptable for male students.
The following regulations will also be applicable:
- Students are responsible for keeping their shoes neat, clean, and polished. Shoestrings should also be kept clean.
- Students are required to wear name tags at all times.
- Fingernails should be kept short and clean.
- All visible body art must be covered to include the neck, ears, and hairline.
Any student found out of uniform or inappropriately dressed will be asked to leave the clinical assignment and lose five (5) points from the Professional Conduct category of the grading criteria. This will be documented on a record of student counseling. Any time missed from clinical assignment because of inappropriate attire must be made up.
For standardization, all students will be required to purchase their clinical attire from a prescribed vendor. The Program currently uses Sandra Jean’s Uniform Shop, located at 1907-A Montgomery Highway, Dothan, Alabama 36303. The telephone number is (334) 792-4553 and Scrubs 101 Uniform Boutique, located at 3074 Ross Clark Circle, Dothan Alabama. The telephone number is (334) 671-9101.