Electronics

Smell: Olfactory ability sufficient to monitor and assess health needs.

Mobility: Walk or stand for prolonged periods over a six to twelve hour period. Must be able to bend, squat or kneel, and assist in lifting or moving clients of all age groups and weights. Perform CPR i.e., move above patient to compress chest and manually ventilate patient. Work with arms fully extended overhead.

Manual Dexterity: Determine eye/hand coordination and manipulation of equipment such as syringes and IV infusion pumps. Able to use a computer/keyboard.

Fine Motor: Use hands for grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation and possess tactile ability sufficient for physical assessment and ability to differentiate change in sensation.

Arithmetic Competence: Comprehend and apply basic mathematical skills, e.g., factor labeling, use of conversion tables, calculation of drug dosages and solutions. Measure time, use calculator, read and record graphs.

Writing: Communicate and organize thoughts to prepare written documents that are correct in style, grammar and mechanics.

Emotional Stability: Establish therapeutic boundaries, adapt to changing environment/stress, perform multiple responsibilities concurrently, handle strong emotions, provide client with emotional support, focus attention on task.

Analytical Thinking: Transfer knowledge from one situation to another, process information, evaluate outcomes, prioritize tasks, problem solve.

Critical Thinking: Identify cause-effect relationships, plan/control activities for others, synthesize knowledge and skills, and sequence information.

Interpersonal Skills: Negotiate interpersonal conflict, respect differences in clients, and establish rapport with clients and coworkers, explain procedures and educate client/family.

Electronics in the Classroom

Students are permitted to use computers/tablets during class for note-taking and other class-related work only. Those using computers/tablets during class for work not related to that class must leave the classroom for the remainder of the class period.

The use of cell phones, smart phones, or other mobile communication devices for