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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

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