Essential Functions
Candidates must be able to meet all Essential Functions required of the program. Physical disabilities must not pose a threat to the safety of the student, faculty, patients, or other health care workers.
Those functions are as follows:
- Have physical stamina to stand and walk for 8 hours or more in a clinical setting
- Can stand on both legs, move from room to room, and maneuver in small spaces
- Can bend the body downward and forward by bending at the spine and waist
- Can flex and extend all joints freely
- Can raise objects from a lower to higher position or move objects horizontally from position to position
- Possess mobility, coordination and strength to push, pull, or transfer heavy objects (strength to lift 25 lbs. frequently and 50 lbs. or more occasionally)
- Possess manual dexterity, mobility, and stamina to perform CPR
- Can seize, grasp, turn and otherwise work with both hands Can pick, pinch, or otherwise work with fingers
- Possess sufficient hearing to assess patients’ needs, follow instructions, communicate with other health care workers, as well as respond to audible sounds of radiographic equipment
- Possess the visual acuity to read, write, and assess the patient and the environment
- Possess verbal, nonverbal, and written communication skill adequate to exchange ideas, detailed information, and instruction accurately
- Able to read, comprehend, and write legibly in the English language
- Able to interact purposefully and effectively with others
- Able to convey sensitivity, respect, tact, and a mentally healthy attitude
- Oriented to reality and not mentally impaired by mind-altering substances
- Able to function safely and effectively during high stress periods
Candidates must be able to meet all Essential Functions required of the program. Physical disabilities must not pose a threat to the safety of the student, faculty, patients, or other health care workers.
Those functions are as follows:
- Have physical stamina to stand and walk for 8 hours or more in a clinical setting
- Can stand on both legs, move from room to room, and maneuver in small spaces
- Can bend the body downward and forward by bending at the spine and waist
- Can flex and extend all joints freely
- Can raise objects from a lower to higher position or move objects horizontally from position to position
- Possess mobility, coordination and strength to push, pull, or transfer heavy objects (strength to lift 25 lbs. frequently and 50 lbs. or more occasionally)
- Possess manual dexterity, mobility, and stamina to perform CPR
- Can seize, grasp, turn and otherwise work with both hands Can pick, pinch, or otherwise work with fingers
- Possess sufficient hearing to assess patients’ needs, follow instructions, communicate with other health care workers, as well as respond to audible sounds of radiographic equipment
- Possess the visual acuity to read, write, and assess the patient and the environment
- Possess verbal, nonverbal, and written communication skill adequate to exchange ideas, detailed information, and instruction accurately
- Able to read, comprehend, and write legibly in the English language
- Able to interact purposefully and effectively with others
- Able to convey sensitivity, respect, tact, and a mentally healthy attitude
- Oriented to reality and not mentally impaired by mind-altering substances
- Able to function safely and effectively during high stress periods
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