VCOM College Catalog and Student Handbook

o Lower Body:

 Male and Female Students:

 Shorts which are several inches above the knee (no jean shorts, cut-offs, thick seamed shorts, spandex, short shorts or knee length shorts)  Students with religious dress requirements may keep loose fitting scrubs or sweatpants over their shorts so that they can be rolled up above the knee during evaluation that requires exposure of the lower leg. The pants may be immediately unrolled after that portion of clinical skills training. Should this hinder the learning experience of their partner, the student will be asked to remove the pants for examination/palpation in their shorts.  Shoes must be removed (no shoes are permitted on the tables).

Dress Code in Clinical Settings In addition to the universal dress code outlined above, in clinical settings professional dress is expected at all times while on duty, except in the surgical suite, delivery room, or emergency room where hospital scrubs may be worn. However, hospital scrubs may not be worn when commuting to and from the hospital. Dress in the clinical setting should never be provocative for male or female students to assure there are no mixed messages to patients or hospital staff. Students should use good judgment here and if there is a question as to the appropriateness of the dress, the student should ask the precepting faculty prior to wearing the item. Male students should wear a collared shirt and tie and a white coat and long pants such as khakis or dress slacks. At the discretion of the precepting faculty, a collared shirt or sweater may replace a tie. Female students should wear shirts that are professional in appearance and are not considered T-shirts or tank tops with a white coat. Females may wear both skirts or dresses of appropriate length or dress slacks/khakis. Shorts, jeans, and hats are not allowed in the clinical setting. Foot attire for students should include casual dress shoes and should be of closed toe design. Flip-flops and casual sandals are not appropriate dress in the classroom or clinical setting. High heel shoes must be short enough to be functional, especially in clinical settings. No tennis shoes are allowed unless pre-approved by the precepting faculty. In the laboratories and patient care areas, OSHA regulations prohibit open-toed shoes; therefore, for purposes of safety, students must wear closed-toe shoes in these areas. Students dressing inappropriately may be sent home with an unexcused absence requiring remediation. Repeated episodes may result in the problem being referred to the Professional and Ethical Standards Board. Fundraising All fundraising endeavors by students for student organizations or for any other purpose must have prior approval by the Associate Dean for Student Affairs. No student may sign any contract or make any commitment on behalf of VCOM or represent himself or herself as a VCOM student while fundraising unless such events have been approved by the Associate Dean for Student Affairs. Students may not use the VCOM name, logo or likeness in any official capacity or on printed merchandise or documents without approval from the Associate Dean for Student Affairs and the Vice President for Marketing and Development. Information Technology and Copyright Students at VCOM must observe the rights and privileges of copyright holders, obey the United States Copyright Act, and honor the integrity of the internal network systems of Virginia Tech and other affiliated network systems. Any intentional misuse of the information technology system will result in loss of privileges and may result in a

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