Dress Code

Hair
For safety and sanitation, hair must not fall around the face or in front of the shoulders. Bangs must be kept close to the face. Long hair must be pulled back. Hair accessories must be plain. Beards and mustaches must be short and well-trimmed. Hats are not permitted.

Fingernails
Artificial nails are not permitted. Nails should be kept short and neatly groomed.

Personal Hygiene
Exemplary body cleanliness such as daily bathing, use of deodorant, regular hair shampooing is a necessity for all medical laboratory technician students.

Lab Dress Code
Full length pants or skirts must be worn. Skirts should not drag on the floor or have excessive volume. Lab coats should be worn for all lab exercises; they should be waist-length or longer, and button or snap closed. Flat, non-skid, closed shoes are required; heeled shoes, sandals, and clogs are not allowed. Students will not be permitted to participate in lab if in violation of the dress code.

Dress Code Violation(s)
The program places priority is on safety as well as professional appearance; students will be notified of violations privately and counseled as appropriate to avoid future concerns.