Personal preference and interests, which in non-clinical settings would be reasonable and expected must be revised daily and must be secondary to the patients care, and the efficient and orderly function of that clinical facility. Students in a clinical environment are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner according to the underlying and universal Code of Ethics applicable to any health profession. They should respect the dignity of each individual with whom they are associated. The following considerations are intended to supplement, not replace, any code of professional conduct that might exist in the College of Allied Health department in which the student is enrolled. Students must not be under the influence of alcohol or drugs when in a clinical environment.
Smoking is banned around patients, even if the patient is smoking.
Students should not discuss personal matters with or around patients. Personal biases of students should be eliminated in all circumstances. Students should maintain a pleasant, courteous, and respectful attitude toward patients and be encouraging and empathetic at all times. Students should not unduly upset patients by either words or actions. Students should never display a conflict of personality or opinion with clinical personnel in the presence of patients.