NLU PA Professional Appearance and Identification Policy

• Removal from the educational activity • Documentation of a professionalism concern • Professionalism remediation • Referral to the Student Evaluation and Progress Committee • Progressive disciplinary action in accordance with University policy

Student Identification

The Program requires students to clearly identify themselves as Physician Assistant Students during all educational and clinical activities.

Students shall wear either:

• National Louis University identification badge, or • Clinical affiliate-issued identification badge

Identification shall remain visible during patient care activities and include:

Student photograph

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Student name

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Institution identification Program designation

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PA-S (Physician Assistant Student)

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Students shall verbally introduce themselves as Physician Assistant Students during every patient encounter.

Students may not remove or obscure identification while participating in clinical education unless specifically directed by the affiliated institution for safety or security reasons.

Professional Representation

Students shall accurately represent their educational status at all times.

Students are prohibited from:

• Representing themselves as licensed physician assistants • Representing themselves as physicians • Representing themselves as independent healthcare providers

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