Clinic Dress Code Policies

Audiology Clinic Dress Code

THE DRESS CODE APPLIES TO ANYTIME YOU ARE IN THE CLINIC FOR MORE THAN 10 MINUTES WHETHER OR NOT YOU ARE SEEING PATIENTS. THIS INCLUDES STAFFINGS, LABS, RESEARCH, MEETINGS, ETC.

THIS DRESS CODE IS ALSO THE MINIMUM REQUIRED FOR OFF-CAMPUS CLINICAL PLACEMENTS. INDIVIDUAL PLACEMENTS MAY HAVE MORE STRINGENT RULES.

Shoes worn during clinic should look nice. Open-back shoes such as clogs and mules are acceptable. No flip-flops or athletic shoes are allowed during the provision of clinical services. Hose are optional for women. Off-campus sites may have different dress code requirements.

Any pants/skirt/shirt combination must cover the midriff when your arms are raised and also cover the back when bending over.

No excessively baggy pants (crotch of pants to the knees, or riding excessively low on the hips).

Skirts should be of reasonable length, e.g., no more than 4 inches above the knee.

No denim jeans, shorts or jackets. All pants must be in good condition

Low-cut tops, tube tops, or shirts that show-through are not allowed. All tops must have straps that are at least 3" wide. Tops should not be too tight so as to gap in the front.

Shirts for men must have collars. No Hawaiian or other "loud” prints. Ties are recommended when seeing patients. Shirts must be tucked in.

Any visible or potentially visible body art needs to be removed or covered. Oral or facial piercings (tongue, lip, eyebrow, nose) must be removed. Any arm/shoulder/neck tattoos must be covered with long sleeves or a high collar. Any leg and/or ankle and/or foot tattoos must be covered with dark tights or pants. Using Band-Aids to cover tattoos is unacceptable.

Clinicians must wear their identification badge while providing services to patients.

As needed, your supervisor will help you to appear professional in the clinic environment.