Technical Abilities Required by Health Programs

Physical Job Responsibilities & Tasks

In order to handle the job responsibilities and tasks assigned to students in the Health Programs, they must be able to:

1. Perform a full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, and moving, lifting, or pushing heavy equipment.
2. Bend, reach, pull, push, stoop, and walk repeatedly throughout an eight-hour period.
3. Demonstrate visual acuity to read small letters and numbers on gauges (with correction, if needed).
4. Demonstrated auditory acuity to hear breath/heart sounds by stethoscope (with correction, if needed).
5. Demonstrate bilateral upper extremity fine motor skills, including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
6. Communicate in a rational and coherent manner both orally and in writing with individuals of all professions and social levels.
7. Respond quickly and in an emotionally-controlled manner in emergency situations.
8. Adapt to irregular working hours.
9. Adapt effectively to environments with high tension, particularly in critical care areas.
10. Maintain composure when subjected to high stress levels.

Prior Experience

Individuals entering any career in the health field should be aware that a background which includes science and math courses is required for many health careers. It is also important that the applicant enjoy working with people, be motivated and willing to spend time outside of class in study. All health career programs involve from twenty-four to thirty-six hours per week in class and laboratory instruction for full-time students. It is possible to enroll in certain programs/courses on a part-time basis.

Individuals enrolling in any of the health career programs must contact the director/coordinator of the specific program. Enrollment in all programs is limited and specific requirements must be met. These requirements are listed with each program.