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3. Completion of the following minimum prerequisites with a minimum final grade of “C” in the
following courses,

3 Credits College Algebra
4 Credits General Chemistry (includes lab), 8 credits preferred
4 Credits General Physics (includes lab)
8 Credits Human Anatomy and Physiology (includes lab)
Written Communications

4. Immunization and Tuberculin Testing information can be found in the Applicant and Admission
information section of the Catalog.

Essential Functions
The Essential Functions are standards (non-academic) established for the program that describe the
essential functions that must be met by all students. Essential functions reflect the physical requirements
that students must be capable of to engage in during the education activities in such a way that they will
not endanger other students or the public, including patients. The student must be able to perform and
maintain the following essential functions throughout enrollment in the program:

1. Visual/Hearing: Read and apply appropriate instructions in patient charts and
on requests, procedure manuals, computer screens and
particularly small print on syringes and vials. Visually
monitor patients in a dimly lit room. A minimum vision of
20/20 or corrected to 20/25 in at least one eye. Hear various
equipment and background sounds during equipment
operations. Hear normal conversational speech at 10 feet.

2. Communication/Behavioral: Communicate in English, both verbally and in writing in a
clear and concise manner in order to transmit information to
the patient, all members of the healthcare team, and to
individuals in various departments. Students and
technologists must be able to assess non-verbal
communication. In addition, it is essential that the student be
able to write both legibly and quickly in order to document on
charts and patient requests. Reading skills are essential for
reading physician orders, and understanding departmental and
hospital policies.

3. Fine Motor/Movement: Lift fifty (50) pounds of weight. Move immobile patients
from stretcher to imaging table with assistance from
departmental personnel. Utilize computer keyboard, mouse
and monitor in order to input and manipulate clinical data.
Possess all skills necessary to carry out diagnostic procedures,
manipulate clinical data. Perform phlebotomy safely and
accurately.

4. Locomotion: Possess the ability to move freely from one location to
another by use of both legs in physical settings of the
department, patient room, elevator, and stairway in order to

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