University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences 2012 – 2013 Student ...

Applies to all University of St Augustine for Health Sciences Studentsinstructors reserve the right to modify or further specify required dress for guest lectures or presentations.Refer to individual course syllabi for further requirements.LABORATORY ATTIRE*Certain labs require laboratory dress due to the nature of some lab sessions requiring special dress forphysical assessment or manual techniques inducing perspiration, or for the handling of special materials.Unless otherwise noted in the class syllabus, students may arrive on campus in laboratory attire if lab istheir first scheduled class of the day. However, students MUST change from laboratory attire into lectureattire for the remainder of their scheduled classes. Students without lab as their first scheduled classMUST arrive on campus in lecture attire and change into laboratory attire immediately prior to a labsession.Acceptable attire for both men and women: Solid color gym shorts that allow for modestyand free movement and a plain white T-shirt are acceptable. T-shirts MUST be clean, properly sizedand be of a length that can be tucked into and remain in the pants. If you can do 3 full extensionjumping jacks without your shirt becoming un-tucked, your shirt is acceptable. When t-shirts areapproved for University sponsored activities, students will be notified if they are also approved aslab wear. Athletic shoes with socks are required. Nails MUST be groomed to ¼” or less with neutralpolish only (no artificial nails).Scrubs to include matching tops and bottoms are acceptable for certain labs (Biomechanics andNeuroscience for example) as defined by class syllabi.For many labs, women will need to wear a sports bra, halter-top or a bathing suit top that exposes thescapulae and may be unfastened at the back.*For OPA Students see MOPA section on page 92.Unacceptable attire for both men and women: Jean shorts, cutoffs, bright neon shorts are notacceptable. Underwear is not permitted to show outside or through the clothing. NO exposure ofmidriffs, cleavage or gluteal fold is permitted.Students requiring medical or cultural allowances for certain policies must have the approval of theirrespective program director.It is intended that daily appearance on campus be analogous to daily appearance in the future as a healthprofessional and as an ambassador for our University and profession. A high level of professionalismcomes naturally when practiced at a high level daily.Failure to adhere to the clinical dress code while on clinical affiliation experiences will be consideredan act of professional misconduct and will result in subsequent referral to the University ProfessionalMisconduct Committee.CLINICAL AFFILIATION ATTIREStudents should reflect both professional dress and behavior during all clinical activities. Being neatlydressed, well groomed and avoiding "FADDISH" modes of dress is required. It is University policy thatstudents maintain the University dress code while on clinical affiliation experiences unless this poses aproblem with direct patient care and treatment application as determined by the clinical site. For example,many pediatric and psychiatric settings request that white lab coats not be worn as some patients may befearful or apprehensive of authority figures in white coats. Students are required to obtain informationregarding the dress code for their Clinical Affiliation and relay any variation to the University ClinicalEducation Committee. For additional information see Clinical Education section.ATTENDANCEClass Attendance: Students are expected to be (1) in the classroom or lab on time, (2) prepared tobegin class/lab and (3) wearing the appropriate attire by the designated starting time for that instructionalperiod. Students who are going to be late or absent from class/lab due to an unexpected situation shouldcall the applicable number and explain the situation:University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences 33