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Program Requirements & Student Responsibilities

• Physical stamina to tolerate standing and /or sitting for long periods of time.
• Sufficient eyesight to read small print and work with small instruments, supplies and equipment.
• Adequate hearing of sounds such as blood pressure and verbal communication with surgical team wearing surgical masks.
• May be necessary to lift 30 pounds of weight, i.e., children, supporting arms or legs of the surgical patient.
• Demonstrate good motor coordination and manual and finger dexterity in handling instruments, supplies and equipment.
• Appearance should be neat and clean, and students should practice good hygiene.
• Maintain self-control and work under stress, using patience and tact with other students, instructors, patients, surgeons, and other members of the surgical team.
• Ability to work closely with people under pressure in a high-stress environment.
• Ability to organize and plan work in a logical sequence and work at a fast pace.
• Ability to communicate in the English language using appropriate grammar and legible penmanship. No profanity or slang should be used.
• Ability to work with unpleasant odors, sights and sounds.
• Ability to use soaps, iodine and disinfectant solutions.
• Ability to use latex products and synthetic materials.

Criminal Background Check
A criminal background check will be required of each student in this program. Based on the outcome of the background check, a student may be prevented from taking certain courses, accessing certain laboratory experiences, or completing the program. A non-refundable fee of $45 will be assessed for this CBC.

• Health Statement
• Physicians Lab
• Immunization Information
• Self-Advising Sheet