DRESS CODE/ UNIFORMS
A professional appearance is essential while enrolled in the PTA Program. The required uniform for clinical experiences for all students is a polo shirt with the Hodges University logo and khaki style pants (similar to Dockers) or any solid pants in neutral or other color. The following guidelines must be adhered to: • Student Identification: A photo identification badge MUST be worn at all times. The student’s ID badge (obtained during the initial registration with HU) will be used for this purpose. The identification should be pinned at the collar on the left side of the HU polo. • Polo Shirt: The polo is an official, embroidered HU shirt, which can only be purchased through the PTA Program. Students must purchase the polo shirts during the first session of the PTA Program. If a purchase is necessary after that time, students must make individual arrangement by contacting the PTA ACCE directly. It is recommended that all students purchase at least two (2) polo’s in order to maintain a fresh, professional appearance. • Pants: Pants are to be neatly pressed. Khaki- style uniform pants: o Cannot be faded or stained. o Cannot be sweatpants, cargo pants, leggings, yoga pants, or scrub pants (unless the facility uniform is scrubs). o Cannot have large emblems, designs, or multiple pockets or rivets. o Must be of sufficient length to reach the top of shoes and not be flared or bell bottoms. • Socks: White, dark or neutral colored socks are to be worn at all times and should be a style that covers the ankles. • Footwear: White, brown, or black sneakers are acceptable if there are no emblems on them. Black or brown oxford or loafer style
shoes may be worn. No open toe, open back shoes, platform, or clogs are permitted. It is the responsibility of students to maintain an appropriate appearance of their footwear. • Jewelry: Should be limited to a simple watch with second hand, one ring, and one earring per ear (must be stud and no dangling hoops). No body piercings are allowed. This includes tongue, belly button, eyebrow, nose or private area piercings. The goal is to minimize injury due to modality application, infection, and jewelry getting caught when performing the duties of a PTA. The faculty reserves the right to change this policy as needed. • Watch: A watch with a second hand or one that is digital that displays seconds is required. • Hair: Hair should be clean, neat, and not extremely styled. If longer than shoulder length, hair should be tied back to avoid contact with the patient or treatment areas. The student’s hairstyle should be of a conservative nature and should in no way obscure the student’s vision or ability to provide patient care. If worn, beards and/or mustaches must be kept neatly trimmed. No hats or other hair coverings are permitted in the clinic. • Nails: Nails should be clean, short, neatly trimmed (to the level of the skin), and free of colored nail polish. No artificial or acrylic
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