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Selected applicants qualify for entry and registration for courses through fulfillment of all entry
requirements.

Essential Functions
Essential functions, established by the school, are physical capabilities that must be demonstrated by the
student on entry and throughout the program. The functions are reflected in the ability to engage in
educational and training activities in such a way that they shall not endanger other students, patients or the
public. The following essential functions are required of students throughout enrollment in the program:

1. Visual: see and read course information, clinical forms, charts, computer screens, equipment
readings and other materials; observe client behavior and appearance; oversee set up and
implementation of treatment activities.

2. Hearing: hear and interpret loud, soft, and muffled sounds; hearing allows the ability to use the
telephone, use call light/intercom speakers, take verbal orders, and hear emergency alarms.

3. Tactile: demonstrate tactile sensation that is adequate to safely evaluate and interpret the use of
thermal, vibratory and other sensory stimulating techniques; ability to palpate muscle movement,
pulse rate, and musculoskeletal structures; detect safe heat levels on various appliances and tools.

4. Gross motor: move freely from one location to another, walk at a fast pace, stand, bend, stoop,
and squat, reach above shoulder level; balance, crawl, climb, kneel and sit; lift, carry, push or pull
over 50 pounds of weight; stand and/or sit for prolonged periods of time; utilize safe body
mechanics; transfer classmates and clients; deliver patient treatment; perform cardiopulmonary
resuscitation and client evacuation.

5. Fine Motor/Touch Skills: write and document legibly; grasp; perform repetitive hand movement;
utilize fine motor dexterity; use evaluation tools.

6. Communication: speak clearly and professionally to peers, patients, family members, faculty,
staff and other members of the healthcare team; demonstrate written and verbal proficiency of the
English language; provide and comprehend adequate verbal, nonverbal and written
communication.

7. Behavioral: maintain emotional control in stressful and emergency situations; behave in an
ethical, professional and respectful manner; comply with Baptist Health Values of Performance,
Service, Honesty, Stewardship, Respect and the Code of Ethical Conduct.

8. Environmental: occasionally be involved with work outside and continuously inside; occasionally
be exposed to temperature of 32 degrees and/or 100 degrees, wet or humid conditions, noise,
vibration, dust, fumes, infectious waste, toxic chemicals, and needle/body fluids; implement
safety and infection control, room maintenance, inventory and maintenance of equipment and
supplies.

9. Intellectual/Conceptual/Cognitive: recognize emergency situations and take appropriate actions,
demonstrate psychological and emotional stability required for full utilization of intellectual
abilities; comprehend, process and utilize verbal, visual and written information; organize and
prioritize actions in the fieldwork settings; perform patient care procedures according to
established criteria; utilize the occupational therapy process (assessment, planning, intervention
and evaluation), prepare/present reports; complete forms; process verbal and written information;

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