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Abilities Requirement Policy

In order to achieve the radiologic technology curriculum objectives, a student must be able to:

1. Physically tolerate an 8-10 hour work day at a pace conducive to safe and effective clinical practice.
2. Stand and/or walk for prolonged periods of time in a clinical setting.
3. Walk up 2 flights of stairs and down 3 flights of stairs.
4. Lift and transfer patients to accomplish bed to chair and chair to bed transfers.
5. Lift at least 50 pounds using appropriate body mechanics.
6. Respond and react immediately to auditory instructions, requests.
7. Discriminate between sharp/dull and hot/cold when using hands.
8. Perform fine and gross motor movements with upper and lower extremities.
9. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
10. Make appropriate decisions quickly and under stressful situations.
11. React in a calm and courteous manner when encountering hostile situations.
12. Perform multiple tasks simultaneously in order of priority.