Students admitted to the Respiratory Therapy program must demonstrate sufficient physical and emotional health to participate in academic and laboratory activities and to practice clinically with the public in a safe and effective manner.
Essential Functions | Standards |
Critical Thinking: | Ability sufficient for problem-solving and sound clinical judgment |
Interpersonal Skills: | Abilities sufficient to interact appropriately with diverse groups of people |
Communication: | Abilities sufficient for professional and effective oral and written interactions |
Mobility: | Abilities sufficient to physically move through facilities and to provide efficient care |
Motor Skills / Dexterity: | Abilities sufficient for hand & eye coordination in utilizing and manipulating equipment |
Numerical Aptitude: | Abilities sufficient to utilize mathematical formulas and functions |
Hearing / Vision: | Abilities sufficient to monitor and assess patient needs necessary in safe clinical practice |
Professional Behavior: | Abilities sufficient to maintain composure in stressful situations; Build constructive & cooperative working relationships; Demonstrate ethical decision making & professional responsibility |