Mobility
- 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.
Physical disabilities must not pose a threat to the safety of the student, faculty, patients, or other health care workers.
Flexibility
- Can bend the body downward and forward by bending at the spine and waist.
This factor requires full use of lower extremities and back muscles. - Can flex and extend all joints freely.
Strength
- Can raise objects from a lower to a higher position or move objects horizontally from position to position. This factor requires the substantial use of the upper extremities and back muscles.
- Possess mobility, coordination and strength to push, pull or transfer heavy objects. (Strength to lift 25 lbs. frequently and 50 lbs. or more occasionally.)
Fine Motor Skills And Hand/Eye Coordination
- Possess manual dexterity, mobility, and stamina to perform CPR.
- Can seize, hold, grasp, turn and otherwise work with both hands.
- Can pick, pinch, or otherwise work with the fingers.
Auditory Ability
- Possess sufficient hearing to assess patient’s needs, follow instructions, communicate with other health care workers, as well as respond to audible sounds of radiographic equipment.
Visual Acuity
- Possess the visual acuity to read, write and assess the patient and the environment.
Communication
- Possess verbal/nonverbal and written communication skills adequate to exchange ideas, detailed information, and instructions accurately.
- Able to read, comprehend, and write legibly in the English language.
Interpersonal Skills
- 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.