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The student uniform is to be worn by all students in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program while in attendance at the Clinical Education Center, unless the assigned area (i.e., surgery) requires something different. Street clothes are not to be worn at the Clinical Education Setting. Clothing is a form of non-verbal communication that reflects confidence in ability and judgment, personal behavior and sense of professional image.

Dress Code and Professional Appearance Rules at the Clinical Sites

1. Clean and well-pressed uniforms at all times. No jeans, stretch pants, or uniforms made of T-shirt material. Fabric for all uniforms should be of weight and weave so that undergarments are not visible. Appropriate undergarments (including socks) must be worn. Short or long sleeve white T-shirts are permissible under the scrub top but must be plain with no writing. The waistband of the scrub pants must be at the level of the student’s natural waistline. Pants cannot be rolled or pegged and must be of proper length to the top of the shoe. Pants must not drag on the floor. Only scrub jackets or lab coats are acceptable as a cover. Clothing, including attached buttons/pins, will not include visible statements advertising commercial products or expressing controversial/divisive viewpoints.
2. Shoes must be clean. White athletic tennis shoes with minimal color or markings, tennis shoes of same color as scrub pants, or white nursing shoes are acceptable. Fully enclosed heel and toe areas are required for shoes.
3. Hair must be clean, neat, and pulled out of the way and under control; no unnatural or unusual hairstyles (e.g., spiked), hair colors (e.g., purple, orange, blue, bright red) or large hair accessories (e.g., flowers, etc.) are allowed. For males, beards and mustaches are permitted if neatly trimmed, and hair length should not touch collar.
4. Fingernails should be clean and well-trimmed at all times. Light pastel colored polish is permitted – single color. (No exotic colors such as black, green, purple, blue, etc.). Long nails (natural) and artificial nails of any length are prohibited from the CDC (Centers of Disease Control and Prevention) because they harbor bacteria, may injure patients, and break with equipment. Nail polish that is extremely chipped must be avoided.
5. Make-up must be in moderation.
6. No heavy fragrance permitted. Effective deodorant is required.
7. Identification badges must be worn (these will be provided by the program).
8. Jewelry permitted:No more than 2 earrings may be worn in each earlobe. No large or dangling earrings.
   1. Any visibly pierced jewelry located other than the ear must be removed. Implanted/ dermal visible piercings must be covered. A pierced tongue is not permitted at clinical.
   2. Wrist watch with a second hand recommended.
   3. Wedding band and/or engagement ring or other rings but no more than two per hand.
   4. Only 1 small necklace is permitted and must be worn under the scrub top.
9. Tattoos must be covered.
10. All students will be required to follow the dress code. Any student with inappropriate appearance will be asked to leave the Clinical Education Center. Final authority for interpretation lies with the Program Director and Clinical Coordinator. Violations of the dress code may result in disciplinary action.

Policy: 2002, revised 2006, 2007, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2025  Reviewed 2025

Policy: 2002; revised 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017 ,2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025   Reviewed 2025