Essential Functions

Essential Functions

All students accepted for admission into the DPT program must meet the following Essential Functions/Technical Standards prior to enrollment in clinical education courses.

Students are required to demonstrate proficiency in medical terminology by the end of the first semester. This requirement can be met through successful completion of a course in medical terminology or by a passing score of 80% or above on a departmentally administered examination in medical terminology;

A physical examination verifying that the student is in good health and free from communicable disease;

Tuberculosis screening and other immunizations required by the clinical sites;

Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Basic First Aid certification;

Health/Accident insurance coverage;

Professional student liability insurance coverage; and

The ability to perform, either unaided or with reasonable accommodation, the following essential functions for clinical practicum in physical therapy:

Critical thinking ability sufficient for clinical judgment;

Interpersonal abilities sufficient to interact with individuals, families, and groups from a variety of social, emotional, cultural, and intellectual backgrounds;

Communication abilities sufficient for interaction with others in verbal and written form;

Physical abilities sufficient to move from room to room and maneuver in small spaces;

Gross and fine motor abilities sufficient to provide safe and effective physical therapy care;

Auditory abilities sufficient to monitor and assess health needs;

Visual ability sufficient for observation and assessment necessary in physical therapy care;

Tactile ability sufficient for physical assessment and treatment;

Physical ability to assist moving, transferring, and ambulating patients who have physical impairment or dysfunction.

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updated 03/26/07

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