Dresses: White or Burgundy dress uniforms with sleeves; skirt length no shorter than the middle of the knee.

White jumpsuits.

Pants: White pants.  No white jeans. No white sweatpants. White culottes no shorter than the middle of the knee.

Tops:  Burgundy shirts

There may be variation in availability of uniform color as directed by individual program directors.

Burgundy blouses

Burgundy scrub tops

Note: All long sleeves must be able to push back to elbows for hand washing.

Name Tags/ I.D. Badge (Required):

Photo I.D. name badges available from the LRC (Library) must be worn at most clinical experiences. Program faculty will announce any variation in name badge use. Health Occupations Photo I.D. badges are blue in background.

Program Patches (Required):

An approved program patch should be sewn on the right uniform sleeve and cover-ups centered 2-3 inches below the seam line.  Program patches must be visible at all times.  Patches are available in the bookstore.

Tops:

Solid burgundy tops with sleeves with program patch on right sleeve.  No printed messages, loose tie strings, lace, scoop necks, or over-sized sleeves, ruffles.

Cover-ups:

All cover-ups (vests, sweaters, blazers) must be burgundy with program patch on right sleeve.

Lab coat:

3/4 length white lab coats may be required at some clinical facilities

Shoes:

Must be clean, all white and in good repair.  Shoelaces are to be white only.  Sandals or backless shoes without straps are not permitted.  Athletic shoes must meet these requirements.

Socks/Stockings:

Stockings must be worn with skirts or dresses (either white or neutral colored.) Socks must be white.  No colored socks.  No leggings which show below skirt, pants, etc.

Undergarments:

Must be worn and be unobtrusive (no colored or patterned undergarments that show through uniform.) White turtlenecks may be worn under shirt, blouse, or dress.

Belts

If visible, must be white.

Fanny Packs &  Aprons:

Solid colors only.

Jewelry:

Must be simple and not interfere with work.  All jewelry must comply with principles of asepsis and not cause injury to client.  Body ornaments are not acceptable in clinical setting.

Earrings:

Must be small stud-type or hoops less than 1 inch in diameter; to be worn only in ears (not nose or other visible areas).  No more than one per lobe.  No bars or ear cuffs.

Necklaces:

One, single strand.  No large pendants.

Bracelets:

None.

Rings:

One ring or wedding set only.  Large stones should be avoided

Hair:

Must be clean, well groomed, neatly arranged and secured to prevent falling into sterile field.  Male students must keep beards and mustaches clean and neatly trimmed, or be clean-shaven.

Nails:

Finger nails should not extend beyond the finger tips, no artificial nails, no colored nails, i.e. blue, purple etc.  Only light pink or clear polish is acceptable.  No nail jewelry.  For the duration of the time you are a student in any of the health occupation areas, this policy is mandated.      

Hygiene:

Due to the possible chemical sensitivity in others, we recommend that you do not wear scented perfumes, aftershave, and lotions. Offensive body odor is to be avoided through regular hygiene measures.  Personal cleanliness is mandatory in order to maintain asepsis.

Required equipment:

Bandage scissors, black ballpoint pen, small note pad, wristwatch with a second display, and stethoscope.  Suggested but not required: Penlight, clamp (Kelley hemostat), and small calculator.