classroom to the professional healthcare environment. As such, students are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethical behavior, integrity, and respect. This policy aligns with the AAPA Guidelines for Ethical Conduct for the Physician Assistant Profession and ensures compliance with ARC-PA 6th Edition Standards regarding student conduct and assessment. Professionalism Policy For All PA Program Activities: Students must demonstrate honesty and integrity in all professional interactions. In add ition to satisfying other grading criteria specified for each course, students are required to pass a professionalism component. Professionalism is evaluated by the PA program faculty, clinical preceptors, or other designated agents of the program, on a pass/fail basis. • Academic Honesty : Falsification of patient logs, medical records, or clinical hours is considered a severe violation of professional integrity and is grounds for immediate dismissal. • Patient Confidentiality (HIPAA) : Students must strictly adhere to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Unauthorized access to or disclosure of Patient Protected Health Information (PHI) is prohibited. • Professional Boundaries: Students must maintain appropriate professional boundaries with patients, families, and clinical staff at all times. • Identification : Students must clearly identify themselves as a "Physician Assistant Student" in all clinical encounters. • Dress Code: Students must wear their NLU-issued photo ID badge and a clean, pressed short white coat with the program patch. Scrub attire is only permitted in designated areas (e.g., OR, ED) or as directed by the site. • Signature: All documentation must be signed with the student’s name followed by the designation "PA-S" or "PA Student" and must be countersigned by the supervising preceptor. • Collaborative Care: Students are expected to function as respectful members of the interprofessional healthcare team, showing courtesy to all staff members regardless of their role. • Cultural Humility: Students must demonstrate sensitivity and responsiveness to a diverse patient population, including but not limited to diversity in gender, age, culture, race, religion, disabilities, and sexual orientation.
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