•  Lab coat, scrubs or clinical dress as set forth by the program (should be neat and clean). Note: the Cross Centre for Simulation Learning requires full clinical uniform to be worn
•  Closed toe, closed heel shoes as per Occupational Health & Safety requirements.
•  Hair tied back, up and secured.
•  No rings, necklaces or dangling earrings (A pair of studs may be worn and a plain wedding band may be worn)
•  Nails should be kept neat and short; artificial nails and nail polish are not allowed.
•  No hats to be worn (exceptions related to the Human Rights Code).
•  No denim or sweatpants
•  Nametags must be worn
•  Scented products (perfume, scented aftershave, hair products) must not be worn.
•  Personal hygiene products such as deodorant should be used but unscented.
•  No gum chewing is permitted in clinical, lab or community settings.
  

All Students In The Practical Nursing and BScN Program Will Need:

All Students in the EPIEN Program will need:

All Students in the PSW Program will need:

• Conestoga College PSW uniforms;
  

• Full, clean, wrinkle free uniform must be worn in clinical areas and simulation/science labs.
• Bottom of the pant hemline must be sewn above the sole of the shoe.
  
• Warm-up jackets or sweaters that coordinate with the uniform are acceptable, but must not be worn during direct care.
• Undergarments must be worn, choice and style should not create a major contrast between body colour and uniform colour.
• Head coverings must be neutral and appropriate to ensure the safety of the student and patient/client.
• If ¾ length shirts or t-shirts are worn under the designated uniform they must be black or grey.
• No hats to be worn.
• Religious and cultural attire will be considered on an individual basis.
• Once a uniform is worn for client care, it cannot be worn in any public place until washed. If you are not going home directly after clinical, you need to have a change of clothing with you.
  

• NO rings, other than a plain wedding band.
• NO chains - necklaces or bracelets.
• NO facial or oral jewelry.
• Watches may be worn on the wrist or uniform except when giving direct care.
• One conservative stud may be worn in each ear lobe. Dangling earrings or stretchers are not acceptable. Flesh-coloured spacers are acceptable.
  

• Maintain personal hygiene and cleanliness.
• No heavily scented perfumes, colognes, gels, and lotions.  These can cause allergic reactions, migraines and respiratory difficulty.
  

• Nails should be kept short, not past the fingertip, and clean.
• No nail polish, nail jewelry, acrylic or artificial nails are permitted.
  

•  Conestoga identification must be worn and visible at all times in all clinical settings. Identification must include first and last name and designation. Institutional Photo ID may also be required, at the discretion of the institution.
•  Wear comfortable low-heeled shoes with closed toes and heels.
•  Street clothing should be professional. The following are not appropriate for these settings: jeans, tights and leggings, sweat​pants, tracksuits, warm-up suits, ankle socks with skirts, revealing necklines or short skirts.
  

• FHP Lab T-shirt
• Fitness shorts or pants
• Clean athletic shoes (e.g., running shoes) must be worn in lab
• Socks must be worn
• Hair tied back, if hair is long, then it must be up
• Nails should be kept neat and short; artificial nails and nail polish are not allowed
• No hats to be worn (exceptions related to the Human Rights Code)
• No denim
• Scented Products must not be worn
• No chewing gum

• Dress as required by the clinical site. This is usually semi-formal/business attire.
• Long or short-sleeved dress shirt, golf shirt or similar; no collarless T-shirts; no logos on shirts. Dress or plain casual slacks, no jeans.
• Shirts and pants must be high/long enough to cover the midriff, even when bending or reaching.
• Some placement sites may require a lab jacket over a clean, unwrinkled blouse or shirt with a tie.
• Clean, preferably light comfortable shoes with closed toes and heels.
• Jewelry must be kept to a minimum and not compromise the safety of yourself or your clients. For example, consider wearing one pair of tiny studs in ears and nose and a plain band on the finger with no stones or etching. While at the clinical placement, all other facial piercing, including tongue piercing must be removed. Medical alert bracelets are permitted.
• Hair length and style must conform to the rules of the placement site. It is expected that long hair will be tied back, off the collar and controlled securely. Hair colour should be of a natural shade.
• Nails should be kept short and neat looking. Nail polish, if worn, must be clear or nude. Artificial nails are not permitted.
• Scented products (perfume, scented aftershave) must not be worn.
• No gum chewing is permitted in clinical, lab or community settings.
• Faculty and/or Clinical Preceptors reserve the right to ask students who do not conform to the uniform policy to leave the clinical, community or lab setting. Time missed must then be made up by the student.
  

• Clinical dress as set forth by the program (should be neat and clean). Students must wear Program-approved clothing (Massage Therapy golf shirt and approved shorts or pants) for lab safety and accessibility for courses with a lab component. These may be purchased from the Conestoga College Bookstore. 
• On-site labs involving movement-oriented activities will also require additional clothing to achieve learning objectives. Faculty will advise you to wear sleeveless tops or sports bras and shorts or leggings in order to participate in lab activities. Make-up work may be assigned if restrictive clothing is worn that interferes with full completion of required learning activities. 
• For practical lab exams, clinically appropriate clothing is expected. Students are required to wear the Massage Therapy golf shirt and nametag, and 'casual dress' pants.
• All Massage Therapy students must wear closed-toe and heel rubber sole running shoes in all labs and in clinical placements and labs, including the public clinic.
  

1. For clothing in the clasroom and lab, clothing should be professional and neat. While attending field placements or field trips, clothing should be business casual. Dress or plain casual slacks should be worn, no jeans or sweatpants. Long or short-sleeved dress shirts, golf shirts, or similar should be worn. Shoes should be closed heel and toe, field placements may require shoes to be non-slip.
   
2. Hair length and style must conform to the rules of the agency. In working in environments with food, such as the Nutrition and Public Health Foodservice Lab, hair must be tied back and secured with a hairnet.
3. Jewelry must be kept to a minimum and not compromise the safety of yourself, your clients, or the food products you are working with.  Field placement guidelines may require you to remove facial and ear piercings, as well as rings.
4. Nails should be kept short and neat. Guidelines for nail polish and artificial nails must be followed as per the field placement area.
5. A lab or chef coat is required in lab and may also be required in food service environments as part of your field placement. Direction of the placement agency should be followed.
6. Scented products (perfume, scented aftershave) must not be worn.
7. Personal hygiene products, such as deodorants, should be used but unscented.
8. No hats should be worn (exceptions related to the Human Rights Code).
9. No gum chewing is permitted in clinical, lab or community settings.

• All Paramedic students must wear approved safety shoes in the field and lab environment. (High or low cut, dark, rubber soles, steel-toed). Closed-toe and heel rubber soles running shoes will be worn in clinical (hospital) placements (Green CSA triangle must be on the boot or shoe).
  
• Mandatory school crests must be worn on both uniform sleeves and be visible to the public. (Tutors/teachers will check this).
  
• Uniforms will always be clean (free of pet hair, large stains) and wrinkle free.
  
• Uniforms may be worn to or from field placements, but students will not stop and attend public venues such as shopping malls, licensed establishments enroute to or from the field placement.
  
• Long hair is to be tied back, off the shoulders and away from the face.
  
• Facial hair of any type is NOT permitted.  Faculty and students must attend clinical and lab sessions clean shaven.
  
• Nail polish is to be removed.  False nails are to be removed.
  
• Any jewelry that presents with health and safety concerns must be removed. Students are responsible for the security of personal property.
  
• ​Dress standards are to be followed. It is expected that students present themselves in full uniform when applicable and not employ partial uniform dress (re: non-uniform coat/sweater with paramedic pants).