Valencia College- WEST Campus Fundamentals of EMT (EMS 1119L): CRN 30039 (W- Morning) CRN 32065 (R- Morning) CRN 30041 (Evening) SUMMER 2018 LAB SYLLABUS: INSTRUCTOR: Michael O Toole, EMT Program Lab Coordinator motoole@valenciacollege.edu FAX: 407.582.1984 IF YOU WILL BE TARDY OR ABSENT FROM LAB: CALL Mrs. Sartor: 407-582-1665 OR EMAIL Mrs. Sartor: bsartor@valenciacollege.edu OFFICE HOURS: Office: 3-242 Conferences by Appointment INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS: Lab skill and patient demonstration, scenario training, team scenario training LAB (EMS 1119L) CREDIT AND CONTACT HOURS: Upon successful completion: 2 credit hours (6 contact hours) LAB MEETINGS: LAB LOCATION: Building 3-242 Morning: 09:00 AM 12:00 PM and 12:30 4:00 PM Wednesday or Thursday Evening: 05:00 PM 8:15 PM Wednesday AND Thursday REQUIRED TEXTS: TEXT AND MANUAL MANDATORY FOR FIRST DAY Prehospital Emergency Care, 10 th Ed. With Workbook AND MyBradyLab by Mistovich/Karren Publisher- Brady/Pearson ISBN: 0-13-352024-2 Valencia EMS Student Academic Manual (available only in Valencia Bookstore) COURSE DESCRIPTION: EMS 1119, 1119L, and EMS 1431L are the classes that make up the VC EMT Program. Lab exercises emphasize patient assessment, radio communications, airway management, bandaging, splinting, CPR, methodologies of shock treatment, obstetrical assistance, extrication, MAST application, working with cardiac monitors, setting up IV's, and others. COURSE (EMS 1119L) OUTCOMES: 1. Describe out-of-hospital operational and safety events a. Demonstrate scene safety awareness. b. Demonstrate hazardous materials operations c. Demonstrate safe handling of patients. 2. Employ effective communication techniques a. Perform as a member of a team b. Communicate effectively with team members c. Demonstrate radio reporting ability 3. Patient assessment (historical and physical examinations) a. Demonstrate appropriate patient interview and assessment techniques. 4. Understand medical emergencies and presenting findings a. Identify, evaluate, and treat prehospital medical emergencies using basic life support skills and techniques. 5. Recognize and treat shock a. Recognize the various types of shock b. Rapidly apply appropriate treatment for shock 6. Understand traumatic insult a. Recognize, evaluate, and treat blunt force trauma and penetrating trauma using basic life support skills and techniques EMT PROGRAM OUTCOMES: 1. Perform entry level skills as described by the scope of practice for EMT. 2. Perform effective communication in the pre-hospital healthcare environment. 3. Structure a safe environment for patients in the pre-hospital setting. 4. Practice professional behaviors in the pre-hospital healthcare setting. 5. Execute safe clinical decision making in the pre-hospital environment. 1
PRE-REQUISITES: Students must be certified in CPR at the level of healthcare provider prior to the beginning of class. CPR certification must be current throughout the entire EMT Program. The student must also have a current CPR card at the time of the national/state examination. Valencia only accepts the American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider card. CO-REQUISITES: EMS 1119L and EMS 1431L. All three courses must be completed with a "C"- 75% or greater. If unsuccessful in any one of the three co-requisite components, the student will not receive a certificate and letter of completion for the EMT Program. Per State of Florida and Valencia College, EMT students must pass a cumulative Class Final Exam (EMS 1119) and a Lab Final Trauma and Medical Practical Scenario Exam (EMS 1119L) with a minimum of 75% or better to successfully complete the EMT Program. Any student that earns less than 75% on the Final Class exam or the Lab Practical Final Scenario exams will receive a final grade of F, regardless of previous class or lab average. VALENCIA COLLEGE CORE COMPETENCIES: Valencia College faculty have identified four core competencies that define the learning outcomes for a successful Valencia graduate. These competencies are at the heart of the Valencia experience and provide the context for learning and assessment at Valencia College. You will be given opportunities to develop and practice these competencies in this class. The four competencies are: 1. Think clearly, critically, and creatively. Analyze, synthesize, integrate, evaluate in many domains of human inquiry. 2. Make reasoned value judgments and responsible commitment. 3. Communicate with different audiences using varied and appropriate methods (oral, written, visual/graphic, nonverbal). 4. Act purposefully, reflectively, responsibly in the context of adult life (personal, professional, community). VALENCIA COLLEGE BUSINESS OFFICE POLICY: A student that drops, withdraws, or is withdrawn from a course BEFORE the last day of the Drop/Add period (Drop/Refund deadline) listed on the Valencia College credit class schedule is eligible for a 100% refund of any refundable fees. SUMMER 2018 Drop/Refund deadline: MAY 14, 2018 at 11:59 pm. Valencia Policy 4-07: Academic Progress, Course Attendance and Grades, and Withdrawals: A student who withdraws from a course before the established deadline for a particular term will receive a grade of W. SUMMER 2018 withdraw with W deadline: JULY 6, 2018 at 11:59 pm. Students cannot withdraw themselves after the withdrawal deadline. A faculty member may withdraw a student from the faculty member's course up to the beginning of the final exam period for violation of the course attendance policy, as published in the course syllabus. Students electing to remain in a course after the withdrawal deadline can only receive a grade of A, B, C, D, F or I. An I grade will only be given under extraordinary circumstances that occur near the end of the semester ONLY IF THE STUDENT HAS A PASSING GRADE AT THE TIME. If a student receives an I, all work missed must be made up during the following semester, at which time the student will earn a grade of A, B, C, D or F. Failure to make up work during the following semester will result in a grade of F in the course. Any student who withdraws or is withdrawn from a course during a third or subsequent attempt of the same course will be assigned a grade of F. It is the responsibility of the student using financial aid or loans for tuition to be aware of how grades and withdrawals may affect current and future financial aid and loan status. For the complete Valencia college policy and procedure overview, go to: http://valenciacollege.edu/generalcounsel/policy/default.cfm?policyid=75&volumeid_1=4&navst=0 STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES: Students with disabilities who qualify for academic accommodations must provide a Notification to Instructor (NTI) form from the Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) and discuss specific needs with the professor, preferably during the first two weeks of class. The Office for Students with Disabilities determines accommodations based on appropriate documentation of disabilities. West Campus SSB, Rm. 102 Ph: 407-582-1523 Fax: 407-582-1326 TTY: 407-582-1222 BAYCARE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH STUDENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: Valencia is committed to making sure all our students have a rewarding and successful college experience. To that purpose, Valencia students can get immediate help that may assist them with psychological issues dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, adjustment difficulties, substance abuse, time management as well as relationship problems dealing with school, home or work. Students have 24 hour unlimited access to the Baycare Behavioral Health s confidential student assistance program phone counseling services by calling (800) 878-5470. Three free confidential face-to-face counseling sessions are also available to students. 2
LAB AND PROGRAM POLICIES: ATTENDANCE: 1. Students are a morning or evening EMT student. Students may not flip-flop between morning and evening classes. Morning lab students attend lab either Wednesday OR Thursday- they may not flip-flop between days. 2. Students must attend all lab sessions. It is mandatory that students attend the EMT Program Orientation AND first lab meeting. Students that do not attend the first lab session will be withdrawn. Students must sign a roster at the start of each lab session. If the roster is not signed, the student will be marked absent. Attendance is taken at the beginning of lab and may be taken again at any time during the lab session. 3. It is the responsibility of the student to keep track of their absence and tardy dates. 4. If and absence or tardiness is unavoidable, the student must MUST notify Mrs. Sartor via phone: 407.582.1665 (please leave a message if no answer!) OR email: bsartor@valenciacollege.edu. 5. Absences and episodes of tardiness are not classified as excused or unexcused. The reason for the absence or tardy is not a consideration: a student is present or absent OR they are on time or late. 6. Per college and program policy: if a student is more than 15 minutes late or leaves more than 15 minutes early, it will be counted as an absence, regardless of reason, and the appropriate points will be deducted. 7. Students may be absent from the EMT Program no more than 3 times. Four Program absences will cause withdrawal from the EMT Program. Absences from class (EMS 1119) and lab (EMS 1119L) are added together as total absences from the EMT Program. Clinical absences must be made up, so they are not counted towards total program absences. 8. Students may only miss 2 Lab sessions. An absence from a third Lab session will accrue the third lab absence and the student will be withdrawn from the EMT Program. EACH SEGMENT OF LAB= ONE SESSION. a. EXAMPLE 1: Morning lab Session 1 is from 9 am to 1200; Session 2 is from 12:30 pm 4:00 pm. If a student misses both segments on the same day, they will accrue 2 lab absences. b. EXAMPLE 2: Night lab Session 1 is Wednesday 5:00 pm 8:15 pm; Session 2 is on Thursday from 5:00 pm to 8:15 pm. If a student misses both Wednesday and Thursday, they will accrue 2 lab absences. If they miss only Wednesday, they accrue 1 lab absence. 9. Penalties for Lab ABSENCES are as follows: a. EACH lab absence: 10 points deducted from lab grade 10. Per college and program policy: tardiness disrespectful, unprofessional, and disruptive to the learning environment. Any arrival after start of lab is tardy- regardless of reason- even if it is one minute after the scheduled lab start time. Since lab sessions are several hours long, students are given periodic breaks- the tardy policy also applies if late returning from break. a. LAB tardiness: points deducted as follows: 1. The first 3 times tardy, 5 points each. 2. The second 3 times tardy, 10 points each. 3. The third 3 times tardy, 15 points each. 4. Additional penalty: three episodes tardiness add up to an absence- whether the tardiness is from Class (EMS 1119) or Lab (EMS 1119L). The penalty absence is charged to whatever section (class or lab) holds the most episodes of tardiness. GRADING SCALE FOR LAB (EMS 1119L): A: 100-92% B: 91-84% C: 83-75% D: 74-66% F: 65% and below LAB (EMS 1119L) GRADE is computed from points earned from assignments, quizzes, written exams, Mid-Term and Final Skills exams, and Mid-Term and Final practical scenario exams. Points earned from lab assignments vary. The Lab Mid-Term Practicals and the Lab Final Practicals are EACH worth 25% of your Lab grade. You must score 75% or better on Mid-Term and Final Lab scenario and all skill exams to successfully complete the EMT Program. The Lab average is computed by dividing the total points earned by the total points possible. EXTRA CREDIT POLICY: Grades are NEVER CURVED or rounded up for any test, quiz, total average. There are no extra credit assignments or points offered in lab. No exceptions or accommodations are given to earn extra points in lab. 3
EXAMINATIONS: 1. In addition to scheduled exams, unannounced quizzes may be administered at the Instructor's discretion. 2. The Lab Mid-Term Practical Exam (Medical Scenario), Mid-Term Random Skill Exams, Final Practical Exam (Trauma Scenario), and Final Random Skill Exams are Mandatory. 3. To successfully complete Lab (EMS1119L), the student must: a. Complete lab with a total average of >/= 75% b. AND score >/= 75% on their Lab Mid-Term Practical Exam (Medical Scenario), their Mid-Term Random Skill Exams, their Final Practical Exam (Trauma Scenario), and their Final Random Skill Exams c. AND HAVE NO CRITICAL FAIL ITEMS CHECKED on their Lab Mid-Term Practical Exam (Medical Scenario), their Mid-Term Random Skill Exams, their Final Practical Exam (Trauma Scenario), and their Final Random Skill Exams 4. Students are allowed ONE attempt on any written exam. All exam dates are listed in the schedule portion of the syllabus. 5. If a student does not pass a Mid-Term or Final Practical Scenario exam on the first attempt, they will be allowed ONE retest attempt, earning a maximum score of 80% for the second attempt. 6. If a student does not pass a Mid-Term or Final Random Skill exam on the first attempt, they will be allowed ONE retest attempt, earning a maximum score of 80% for the second attempt. The student must demonstrate competency on the unsuccessful skill AND must pass 2 additional random skills. 7. Mid-Term and Final Examinations must be taken on their scheduled dates. IF ABSENT ON THE DATE OF A SCHEDULED EXAM: 1. Students are responsible for materials, quizzes, and examinations missed due to tardiness or absence. If more than 15 minutes late on a day that a lab exam is being given, the student may not be allowed to enter the lab to take the exam at that time and must make up the exam (depends on length of exam). If the student misses a pop quiz or any other activity not prescheduled- it cannot be made up. 2. If a student misses a lab exam, they MUST inform the Instructor that they need to make up that exam. A make-up exam may be placed in the testing center to be taken on the date of the student s return. If the first day a student returns is a lecture day and they missed a LAB exam- the Lab exam must be made up on that lecture day. The student will need to come to class/lab early enough to take the make-up exam. It is the responsibility of the STUDENT to make arrangements to take the make-up exam. There is an automatic 20 point penalty subtracted from any missed major exam not taken at scheduled date and time and an automatic 5 points subtracted from any smaller exam missed. If exam is not completed in the required time frame, a grade of zero will be given for the exam. ASSIGNMENTS: 1. All assignments are due at the beginning of the lab session. If a student is absent on the day an assignment is due in lab: the assignment from the missed date will be due on the FIRST day the student returns to campus. It is the responsibility of the student to find the lab professor of the day to turn in the assignment- even if the day they return is a class day and the assignment was due in lab. No other late assignments accepted. 2. It is mandatory that the student complete ALL skills successfully. It is the responsibility of the student to make arrangements with Lab Faculty to make up any missed skills. Lab skills missed due to tardiness or absences MUST be made up. It is the responsibility of the student to make arrangements with Lab Faculty to make up any missed skills. CHEATING- ACADEMIC HONESTY AND STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT: 1. Students are expected to comply with the Valencia College policy of Academic Honesty (Policy # 6Hx28:8-11) and the Student Code of Conduct (Policy: 6Hx28:8-03). Cheating of any kind is a violation of the Academic Honesty and Student Code of Conduct policies. Cheating will NOT be tolerated and is considered an academic offense in the EMT Program and will result in a grade of zero for the assignment, exam, or quiz, and the student will be removed from the EMT Program with a grade of F for all EMT Program courses. The Academic Honesty Policy and the Student Code of Conduct can be found on the Valencia website and on the EMS 1119 Blackboard course homepage. 2. Cheating while taking a lab exam or quiz is an infraction that includes but is not limited to: use of notes of any kind, reading/copying from another student, communicating with another student during the exam in any way, using a phone, smart watch, or any other electronic device during testing, or any manner that allows the student to obtain an answer from an outside source. Cheating will result in a grade of zero for the exam and removal from the EMT Program with a grade of F for all EMT Program courses. Cheating will result in the student being reported to the Dean of Students for violation of Student Code of Conduct policy and the Academic Honesty Policy for further action. 3. It is against Valencia College and EMT Program policy to remove examination materials from the learning environment, as it is considered misuse of documents and cheating. It is prohibited to perform any type of 4
duplication or replication of any part or whole of any quiz or exam. Duplication infraction examples include, but not limited to: handwritten, print, copy, photograph, video, audio, any saved document of any kind, any saved file of any kind, or any method of duplication or replication of any kind. ANY duplication or replication of any part or whole of an exam or quiz is considered removing testing material out of the learning environment and is misuse of documents and cheating. Students that create any kind of duplication of any part or whole of an on-line or a lab quiz or exam as described above will be in violation of the Academic Honesty and Student Code of Conduct policies and will result in the student being reported to the Dean of Students for violation of the Student Code of Conduct policy and the Academic Honesty Policy for further action. CONDUCT AND PROFESSIONALISM POLICY: 1. EMT students are expected to be familiar with and abide by all policies in the Valencia Student Handbook (can be found at: http://valenciacollege.edu/studentdev/campusinformationservices.cfm) as well as policies outlined in the EMS 1119L syllabus. Students are expected to comply with college policy regarding conduct in the classroom AND the policies of the Valencia EMT Program. 2. One course objective of the VC EMT Program is to develop and foster the behaviors, attributes, and attitudes of a professional in the field of out-of-hospital emergency care. Displaying professional attitudes and behaviors, following syllabus policies, following uniform policies, meeting all deadlines will easily accomplish this goal. 3. It is expected that students arrive to lab on time, meet assignment and lab deadlines, respect fellow classmates and Instructors- both by actions and words and be prepared for every class, lab, and clinical sessions. 4. When in uniform, the student is expected to follow the EMT Program Uniform and grooming policy AT ALL TIMES. The student will NOT wear any uniform item UNLESS THEY ARE FULLY IN COMPLIANCE WITH the ENTIRE uniform policy. 5. It is expected that the student will ENTER the lab in full uniform, in compliance with the uniform and grooming policy AND bring all proper equipment or items required for each day (Lab bring: watch, stethoscope, goggles, penlight, Lab Manual). If a student arrives for lab in violation of the uniform or grooming policy, OR they do not have the proper equipment or items for the day- they will be subject to the following penalties: a. FIRST offense: verbal warning b. SECOND offense: one letter grade drop Possible consequence of penalty: A student with a C would lose the number of points necessary to drop to the next lower letter grade- which would be a D. The highest D is a 74%. Since no student can attend Clinical with a grade lower than a 75%- this student would be suspended from attending Clinical Rotations. c. THIRD and subsequent offenses: the student will be sent home and accrue an absence for the day. 6. Disruptive behavior and unprofessional attitudes are not tolerated in class, lab, or clinical. Side conversations are disrespectful to the professor and classmates and disrupt the learning environment. Disruptive and disrespectful students will be asked to leave, accruing an absence for the day. Repeated offenses will result in withdrawal from the EMT Program and a grade of F in all courses of the EMT Program. 7. Valencia EMT Program students are easily identified by their uniform. The behavior of an EMT student is a reflection of the EMT Program. It is expected that an EMT student display professionalism at all times while in uniform. 8. Sleeping in class, lab, or clinical is unacceptable and unprofessional. Students sleeping in class, lab, or clinical will be asked to leave, accruing an absence for the day. Repeated offenses could result in withdrawal from the EMT Program and a grade of F in all courses of the EMT Program. 9. Foul and offensive language is inappropriate in any professional setting or classroom. Students using foul language will be asked to leave immediately, accruing an absence for the day. Repeated offenses could result in withdrawal from the EMT Program and a grade of F in all courses of the EMT Program. 10. Per Valencia College policy, a student that uses fighting words in a class, lab, or clinical, or on campus will be removed from that class, lab, or clinical, and security will be contacted for incident reporting. The student will be disciplined per college policy, which could include withdrawal from the EMT Program. 11. Valencia College is a no-smoking campus, this includes the use of electronic cigarettes and vaping. Valencia College Policy 6Hx28:10-05: http://valenciacollege.edu/generalcounsel/policy/documents/volume10/10-05-smoking-regulations.pdf. Students in the Valencia College EMT Program must follow this policy at all times while in the EMT Program uniform. CLINICAL ROTATIONS- POLICY AND ELIGIBILITY RELATING TO CLASS AND LAB 1. A student may not perform clinical rotations during scheduled class or lab sessions. 2. A student is not allowed to be subject to being on call during any class, lab, or clinical period from any agency of employment or volunteer service. 5
VALENCIA COLLEGE ID: EMT students are required to have a Valencia College ID by May 7, 2018 (first day of class). The ID, syllabi, Academic Manual, and textbook are required for the first day of lab. FOOD AND DRINK IN LAB AND CLASS AREAS: Per Valencia College policy and EMT Program Policy: food and drink are not allowed in class or lab areas at any time. CELL PHONES, COMPUTERS, AND OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES: 1. All cell phones/pagers must be in silent mode or OFF when in class, lab, and clinical sessions AND IN A BAG OR POCKET- NOT ON THE DESK. Students will not answer phone calls, texts, or pages during class, lab, or clinical. Watches, computers, cell phones, tablets, and any other electronic devices must be in a backpack or bag during exams and quizzes. 2. Ear phones, ear buds, headphones or any other listening devices for cell phones or other electronic devices are not to be worn at any time during class, lab, or clinical OR while in uniform. 3. The use of laptops and other forms of computers will be allowed during lab if the student is using the computer for note-taking or other lab related purposes. If a student is found using device for activity other than lab related purposes, the student will be asked to put the computer away for the day. If the student continues to abuse the computer use policy, they will not be allowed to use their computer during lab time. FACULTY/STUDENT COMMUNICATION: 1. If you need to communicate with Chief O Toole during non-lab hours, it is best to send him an email at motoole@valenciacollege.edu and he will reply as soon as possible. During the week, you should receive a reply within 24 hours and on weekends, response time may be longer. You MUST use your Atlas email, college policy prohibits faculty from communicating with student using personal email addresses. Atlas email is the official email tool for Valencia College students and faculty. 2. Check your Atlas email at least once a day!!! There is an app for that for most smart phones. 3. Valencia College is committed to providing each student a quality educational experience. Faculty members have set high standards of instruction for themselves and for you. If you have a problem in a class, your first step is to talk to your instructor. If you are still dissatisfied, you may talk with the academic dean of the division for your class. STARTING MAY 7TH UNTIL YOUR UNIFORM START DATE: ALL STUDENTS MUST FOLLOW THE INTERIM GROOMING AND UNIFORM POLICY LISTED BELOW INTERIM Uniform policy- UNIFORM/GROOMING POLICY TO FOLLOW UNTIL UNIFORM DEADLINE: SHIRT WITH COLLAR- TUCKED IN; Must wear long sleeves if have visible tattoos SHIRT MUST BE LONG ENOUGH TO STAY TUCKED IN WHEN CROUCHED DOWN IN LAB LONG PANTS (denim OK)- no shorts or capris, no frayed/torn pants BELT CLOSE TOED, LACE-UP SHOES: NO FLIP FLOPS, SANDALS, OR OPEN-TOE SHOES At NO TIME is it acceptable to wear the uniform shirt or uniform sweatshirt unless wearing ALL UNIFORM ITEMS and FOLLOWING UNIFORM AND GROOMING POLICY FOLLOW SYLLABUS GROOMING POLICY (complete policy listed on orientation handout and in the syllabus): Follow policy regarding facial hair as listed in the syllabus, follow policy regarding hair (length, styling, grooming) as listed in the syllabus. WILL be sent home and accrue an absence if not clean shaven or following the grooming policy. FOLLOW ENTIRE GROOMING POLICY REGARDING SHAVING, HAIR, TATTOOS, JEWELRY, PIERCINGS, fingernails/acrylic nails, hats, sunglasses 1st Orientation group: begin wearing program uniform and follow grooming policy MAY 14, 2018. 2nd Orientation group: begin wearing program uniform and follow grooming policy MAY 21, 2018. If you previously attended the EMT Program at Valencia or you purchased uniforms for a previous semester, you must begin wearing your uniform MAY 14, 2018, regardless of the date you attended the orientation. 6
CLASS, LAB, and CLINICAL UNIFORM POLICY and DRESS CODE: Uniform start date: MAY 14, 2018 (1st ORIENTATION Group) mandatory to attend Class, Lab, Clinical in uniform Second Orientation group ONLY: MAY 21, 2018 mandatory to attend Class, Lab, Clinical in uniform VALENCIA EMT PROGRAM STUDENT CLASS AND LAB UNIFORM POLICY: Required uniform items: uniform shirt, white undershirt, uniform pants, belt, shoes, socks, optional jacket (or sweatshirt) as described below: 1. Uniform shirt: from All Tech Stitching- no other uniform shirt acceptable. Shirts are a solid gray, collared polo shirt, embroidered with your name and college logo. a. May purchase long or short sleeve uniform shirts (if visible tattoos on arms, long sleeve uniform shirt required). b. Shirt must be worn tucked in, without blousing over belt, and be long enough to stay tucked in. 2. Undershirt/t-shirt: solid white, logo-less, short sleeve t-shirt worn under uniform shirt (long sleeve t-shirt allowed only if uniform shirt is also long sleeve). 3. Uniform pants: Dark blue or black uniform style pants. Pants can be purchased from All Tech Stitching (or be identical to the uniform pants sold by All Tech). Pant legs must hang straight, not tucked into the boots. Low-rise, hip hugger pants are NOT acceptable uniform pants. 4. Belt: black leather or leather-type belt with plain belt buckle. Fabric belts NOT acceptable. 5. Shoes: Logo-less black, leather work shoes or boots with non-skid soles (solid black, logo-less tennis shoe acceptableas long as they are polishable leather- suede is not acceptable). 6. Socks: CALF LENGTH OR LONGER- black, navy, or white logo-less socks. Ankle socks unacceptable. 7. Jacket: black, gray, or dark blue LOGO-LESS jacket or sweatshirt. Student name must be displayed on the outside of the jacket: All Tech will embroider a sweatshirt with your name and college logo, or you may purchase a VC name tag for the outside of a solid black, gray, or dark blue logo-less plain jacket or sweatshirt. DRESS CODE/GROOMING POLICY: 1. Visible tattoos: ALL tattoos must be covered with uniform during class, lab, and clinical rotations. Student must wear a long sleeved uniform shirt to cover all visible tattoos on arms. Tattoo covering sleeves, long sleeved t- shirts under short sleeved uniform shirt, make up, jackets, or sweatshirts are not acceptable for covering tattoos on arms or any part of body that would normally be covered with a proper uniform shirt. Only a long sleeved uniform shirt is acceptable to cover visible tattoos on the arms. 2. Jewelry: Except wedding bands and wrist watches (wrist watch mandatory for Lab), all jewelry must be removed. If student is wearing a necklace, it must not be visible over or inside the shirt. 3. All visible body piercings must be REMOVED ANY TIME THE UNIFORM IS WORN. This includes tongue piercings, nose and eyebrow piercings, ALL ear piercings for ALL students. Flesh colored spacers are NOT acceptable. Remove visible body piercings BEFORE putting on the uniform. Failure to remove piercings is a violation of the uniform and professionalism policy. The student will be penalized as listed in the syllabus. 4. Acrylic or other fake nails are not allowed in class, lab, or clinical rotations. Fingernail polish not permitted. 5. Hats are not to be worn when in uniform. Sunglasses are not to be worn in class, lab, or clinical setting (hospital setting; on rescue/ambulance rotations- may wear sunglasses when outside or in vehicle without patient). 6. Hair and facial grooming: When in class, lab, or clinical, all students must follow the guideline set forth by our clinical affiliates as listed below: a. HAIR GROOMING GUIDELINE PER CLINICAL AFFILIATES: i. ALL STUDENTS: 1. Hair must be a naturally occurring color (natural for the human race). 2. Hair shall give a neat and well-groomed appearance. Hair shall not present a ragged, unkempt, or extreme appearance. Hair must cut in a non-distracting, professional style: cornrows, dreadlocks, plaits, underbraids, spiked hairstyles, or other excessive hairstyles are not permitted. ii. FEMALE STUDENTS: 1. Hair can be of any length, but must be pulled back or worn pulled up if long enough to do so. A pony tail or braid is acceptable, as long as it does not allow any hair to extend more than six (6) inches below the bottom of the collar of the uniform shirt and must be styled or secured so that it does NOT fall into the face during patient care or impede proper wearing of personal protective equipment (PPE). 2. Hair ornaments such as: scrunchies, ribbons, bows, banana clips, butterfly clips, or any other device that could impede the proper wearing of PPE are NOT permitted. Pins, barrettes, or elastic bands are permitted provided they are navy blue or black. 7
iii. MALE STUDENTS: 1. Hair must be cut short in a non-distracting, professional style, not touching the collar. 2. Hair may not be worn pulled back or up, may not be styled in cornrows, dreadlocks, plaits, braids, or underbraids. 3. Hair will present a tapered appearance, and when combed, will not fall over the ears or touch the collar when standing. The block-cut (rounded or squared) is permitted in moderate degree. 4. No styling gels may be used for the purpose of flattening excessively long hair to conform with guidelines. Hair shall be worn as normally styled. 5. The face must be clean-shaven, with no measurable facial hair (except moustache- see below). Student must be FRESHLY shaven and the face must be smooth. This means you must shave THE DAY you attend class, lab, or clinical. No beards or soul-patches, the face/chin/neck clean and free of hair, sideburns no longer than earlobe. A sideburn may have a slight flare, provided the flare does not extend and interfere with the proper wearing of personal protective equipment. Moustaches are acceptable but cannot extend beyond the corner of the mouth- no handlebar or Fu-Manchu style moustaches. Goatees and mutton chop facial hair styles are also NOT permitted. The student may be sent home and accrue an absence if not clean shaven. Disclaimer: The Instructor may need to make changes to the syllabus and if changes are made, the student has the right to be notified in a timely manner via class announcement, Atlas email, and Canvas announcement. 8