Professionalism Ceremony
The 2024 Professionalism Ceremony was held August 23 at Baxter Arena in Omaha, Nebraska. It was streamed for those who could not attend in person.
PDF program of the event
The Professionalism Ceremony is a rite of passage for students in the College of Allied Health Professions to begin their professional program or clinical encounters with patients. The ceremony focuses on professionalism, encompassing the concepts of ethical behavior, compassionate care, and service to others.
College of Allied Health Professions students who were located full time at a satellite site outside of Nebraska were able to connect to the ceremony via Zoom from their assigned satellite site.
Schedule:
(All times noted are in central time)
- The Diagnostic Cytology, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, and Medical Laboratory Science programs will be photographed PRIOR to the start of the ceremony. Note: You are being asked to arrive earlier than other programs.
- Students coming to the event in person should arrive by 12:30 p.m. to check in. Check-in concludes at 12:45 p.m.
- Students attending the event virtually should arrive at their designated site (this may not have been sent to you yet by your program) by 12:30 p.m. to check in and be ready to connect for program photos at 12:45 p.m.
- All other programs should arrive by 1:15 p.m. to begin check-in. Check-in concludes at 1:30pm.
- The ceremony will begin promptly at 2 p.m.
Professionalism FAQs
Where should I put my personal belongings?
There is not a place to store your personal belongings. Leave those items with your guests.
What should I wear?
Professional dress is expected. Please make sure that your attire is appropriate for a professional environment (nothing too revealing, tight, or short). For example, if wearing a skirt, paying close attention to the length of the skirt will help alleviate the possibility of any wardrobe malfunctions. Being cautious about the height of high heels will be helpful as part of the program involves climbing stairs and walking across a stage.
Instructions for white coat
- Important: Please try on your white coat as soon as you receive it.
- The white coat must be removed from its packaging before the event and ironed or steamed.
How long will the ceremony last?
The Ceremony is anticipated to be less than 2 hours.
How much does it cost? Do I need a ticket?
This is a free event; no tickets are required.
How many guests can attend?
There is no limit to the number of guests.
What if my family can't attend? Is it recorded?
This event will be streamed on Youtube live and recorded there for later viewing.
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