Successfully complete and demonstrate all competencies specified in the Master Plan of Instruction and the State
of Florida curriculum framework for the program.
Successfully earn at least a 77% average in each area of Skills, Knowledge, and Professional skills.
CNA Attend at least 148.5 out of the 165 programs hours.
PCT- Attend at least 540 out of the 600 total program hours.
All competencies specified in the State of Florida Curriculum Framework for the program must be successfully completed.
Successful completion is at least a 77 percent average in the areas of skills, knowledge, and professional skills. Proficiency
in the competency standards listed in the Master Plan of Instruction must be demonstrated.
DRESS CODE
Students who attend Lake Tech shall dress in a manner appropriate for the job in which they are receiving training, including
any special protective gear and professional uniforms. All clothing, makeup, and jewelry must be clean, neat, modest, in
good repair, appropriately sized, and be neither distracting nor offensive. Students are expected to display their valid
student ID, or have on their person when unable to display due to safety in the program, at all times.
The Director or designee has the final authority for determining whether or not a student’s apparel conforms to the dress
code. If it is determined that it does not, students will be required to change into clothing which will conform to this code or
leave campus. Students may return to campus when they have changed into appropriate clothing.
Dress Guidelines
Appropriate dress for the program shall consist of what is generally acceptable dress in health care facilities in the Lake
County area. The uniform is to be worn with pride and dignity, and good grooming must be carefully observed. Appropriate
dress will constitute a portion of each student’s professional skills grade. Specifically, this means all Patient Care
Technician students will wear:
1. Clean black scrub top and light gray pants or skirt. Uniform should not be worn for any activities not directly associated
with the program. All uniforms must be free from wrinkles. Uniform pants must be above the level of the floor and no
longer than the heel of the shoe. Undergarments should be a neutral color so as not to be seen through clothing.
2. Clean plain black socks for men; neutral hosiery for women with skirt/dress or black socks with slacks.
3. Clean, all black closed heel and toe, loafer, tennis shoe, no open weave material or shoes with holes. Shoelaces, if
applicable, must be clean and black.
4. A watch with a second hand (not smart watch) and black ink pen.
5. Lake Technical College Health Science embroidered logo 3 inches below the left shoulder seam of the uniform.
6. A Lake Technical College student picture I.D. must be worn at chest level and at all times when the student is on campus
or in the clinical setting.
Special Notations: For patient, staff, and student safety, the following rules must be adhered to:
1. No jewelry other than a watch with a second hand, a plain wedding band (no stones), or two pair of 6mm or less ball
type, post style earrings may be worn. No other visible body piercings (including tongue piercings) are acceptable.
Piercings (other than two permitted ear piercings) must be removed or replaced with a clear or flesh toned small post.
Plugs must also be replaced with skin tone spacers. There can be absolutely no bracelets or necklaces- this is a
requirement for certification examination
2. Visible tattoos are not acceptable. Any visible tattoos MUST be totally covered prior to entering a clinical area when in
uniform. The only exception to this is the hands because hands are the greatest source for the spread of infection.
Tattoos on the hands are not required to be covered. Tattoos must not be offensive in nature. Program Coordinator has
final decision as to what is considered offensive. Forearm sleeves in black may be worn by students wishing to use
them to cover tattoos. A pair must be worn
3. Nail polish, other than clear unchipped polish, is not allowed Nails should be no longer than end of fingertip. Artificial
nails (to include, but not limited to, gel finish, silk tips, Gel finish, shellac or acrylic s) are not permitted.\
4. Eyelashes are to be natural in color and artificial eyelashes or extensions are prohibited.
5. No perfume or cologne may be worn in the clinical areas.
6. Make-up should be conservative, including minimal eye make-up.
7. Hair must be worn above the collar and away from the face. Hair should be secured with clips Use of solid black
headband is permitted
8. Beards and mustaches must be clean and neatly trimmed and color must match hair on head.