STUDENT DRESS AND CONDUCT AT EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING SITES
The following guidelines regarding student dress and conduct apply:
- Students are expected to dress in a PROFESSIONAL manner at all times. Proper dress includes a white laboratory coat and a name tag. Learners must adhere to the dress code policies of the educational, professional, and research settings and environments to which they are assigned.
- The student is/ to conduct him/herself in a manner, which is professional, courteous, and reflects positively on the individual, the preceptor and the School of Pharmacy. Student behavior at practice sites must be consistent with the School of Pharmacy Guidelines for Professional Code of Conduct for Students (see link below) as well as all applicable practice site policies and procedures and all local, state, and federal laws. Failure to adhere to these guidelines may result in failure of the rotation or course.
- The student will maintain all confidences with respect to patient health information (as required by HIPAA), pricing fee systems, business practices, etc., which may be revealed at the site.
- The student is NOT to receive any financial remuneration from the preceptor for work performed during experiential activities.
- If there is any concern with professionalism, conduct, or discrimination, please contact the Office of Experiential Learning for guidance. Discussion will occur with the student and preceptor regarding the issue, and corrective actions will be implemented to avoid future occurrences. Related School of Pharmacy and University policies are linked below.
Links to the Code of Conduct, Professional Dress Guidelines, and Social Media Guidelines are found in the PharmD Student Handbook as below:
Guidelines for Professional Attire
University Policy on Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Affirmative Action