Essential Functions for School of Medical Technology

The faculty of School of Medical Technology has specified the following non-academic criteria (essential functions, which all
applicants are expected to meet inorder to participate in the professional practice.

1. Observation:  The applicant must be able of participate actively in all demonstrations and clinical laboratory experience in the professional program.



2. Communication: The applicant must be  able to communicate effectively and efficiently transmit information to patients, fellow students, faculty and staff, and all members of the health care team.



3. Motor: The applicant must have sufficient motor function to be able to perform clinical laboratory procedures that require lifting, bending and stooping motions. In addition, the student must be able to demonstrate manual dexterity on the handling of small or delicate items.



4. Intellectual/Conceptual Integrative and Quanitities Abilities: The applicant must possess the emotional health required for full utilization of the applicant's intellectual abilities, excercise good judgement, prompt completion of all responsibilities and development of mature, sensitive and effective relationships with patients, fellow students, faculty, staff, and all members of the health care team. Applicants must also be able to tolerate taxing workloads, function effectively under stress, adapt to changing environment, display flexibility, and learn to function in the face of uncertainities inherent in clinical laboratory problems. Compassion, integrity, concern for others. interest and motivation are personal qualities which each applicant should possess.