Personal Appearance (RPT)

A. Good Personal Hygiene

B. Beard and/or mustache should be well groomed.

C. Hair should be kept neat. If hair exceeds shoulder length, it must be confined while in the clinical area to promote safety and prevent contamination.

D. Fingernails must be kept clean and trimmed to moderate length. Only clear fingernail polish is permitted. (False nails are not permitted)

5. Jewelry is restricted for all students to a watch with a second hand, wedding rings. No decorative necklaces, bracelets, program insignia, or other pins are allowed to be worn.

Medic Alert jewelry may be worn if necessary. Medic Alert necklaces that can be tucked under the uniform are preferred.

E. The use of tobacco products (including smoke-less tobacco) while at clinical, lab, or classroom is strictly prohibited

F. No perfumes or colognes permitted.

Violation of any of the above policies will result in the student being sent home from the clinical site and will be counted absent.

Repeated counseling concerning the dress code can result in the student being dismissed from the clinical course. This would require that the student withdraw from the course according to college policy or be awarded the grade of “F” at the completion of the course for failure to meet course requirements.