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Observation  \n• The student must be able to participate actively in all demonstrations and laboratory exercises throughout the curriculum.  \n• The student must be able to accurately make observations both near and at a distance.  \n• Observation and information acquisition requires the functional use of vision and sense of touch and is enhanced by the functional use of all of the other senses.  \n2. Communication  \n• The student must be able to communicate effectively and sensitively with patients in order to elicit information, describe changes in mood, activity and posture, and assess non-verbal communications.  \n• The student must be able to effectively and efficiently transmit information to patients, fellow students, faculty, staff and all members of the health care team.  \n• The student must possess required communication skills include speaking, reading and writing, as well as the observation skills described above.  \n3. Motor  \n• The student must have sufficient motor function to elicit information from patients by palpation, auscultation, percussion and other diagnostic maneuvers.  \n• The student must be capable of performing basic laboratory tests, possess all skills necessary to carry out diagnostic procedures, and execute the motor movements reasonably required to provide general care and emergency treatment to patients.  \n• The student must have sufficient postural control, neuromuscular control and eye-to-hand coordination to perform profession-specific skills and tasks (for example, move at least 50 pounds vertically and horizontally) .  \n4. Intellectual-Conceptual, Integrative and Quantitative Abilities  \n• The student must be able to measure, calculate, reason, analyze and synthesize. Problem solving, the critical skill demanded of physicians, requires all of these intellectual abilities.  \n• The student must be able to comprehend three-dimensional relationships and to understand the spatial relationships of structures.  \n• The student must have the capacity to perform these problem-solving skills in a timely fashion.  \n5. Behavioral and Social Attributes  \n• The student must be able to fully utilize his/her intellectual abilities and exercise good judgment. Prompt completion of all responsibilities attendant to the diagnosis and care of patients is required.  \n• The student must be capable of developing mature, sensitive and effective relationships with patients and others.  \n• The student must also be able to tolerate taxing workloads, function effectively under stress, adapt to changing environments, display flexibility, and learn to function in the face of uncertainties inherent in the clinical problems of many patients.  \n• The student must have compassion, integrity, concern for others, effective interpersonal skills, willingness and ability to function as an effective team player, and interest and motivation to learn.  \n• The student must practice safely, ethically, and legally.  \n6. Workload and Professionalism  \n• Attend all coursework (lecture, lab, community experiences) 30 or more hours per week during each academic semester. Coursework typically consists of a combination of lecture, laboratory, and clinical activities within the community. When on clinical practicum, students are typically present at the clinic 40 or more hours per week on a schedule that corresponds to the operating hours of the clinical facility.  \n• The student must possess attributes consistent with the seven core values (accountability, altruism, compassion. caring, excellence, integrity, professional duty, social responsibility), and the Code of Ethics for the Physical","cbCaidBmS8S1HCgF","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaidBmS8S1HCgF","pdf",192932,"English","# Essential Function Requirements\n## Observation\n## Communication\n## Motor\n## Intellectual-Conceptual, Integrative and Quantitative Abilities\n## Behavioral and Social Attributes\n## Workload and Professionalism\n## Program Admission, Progression, and Non-Discrimination\n## Accommodations and Ongoing Essential Functions\n## Student Acknowledgment","[{\"question\":\"What observation abilities are required for DPT students?\",\"answer\":\"Students must be able to participate in demonstrations and lab exercises, and to make accurate observations near and at a distance using vision and touch, supported by other senses.\"},{\"question\":\"What communication skills are required?\",\"answer\":\"Students must communicate effectively with patients to elicit information and assess non-verbal communication, and they must transmit information to patients, classmates, faculty, staff, and the health care team through speaking, reading, and writing.\"},{\"question\":\"How do students request accommodations for essential function requirements?\",\"answer\":\"Candidates who may require accommodations must inform the PT Program Director, who coordinates with the Associate Vice President for Student Support to identify and discuss needed accommodations. 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