Standard Physical Requirements
The
following are the Standard Physical Requirements for working in the
clinical environment as a student in the Speech Language Pathology
Assistant Program at Grossmont College.
These requirements were established as a result of a survey
of clinical affiliates that provide training to
our students.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
A.
Lift While Standing – Light to Moderate – Less than 50 pounds –
Frequent
B.
Lift While Sitting – Light – Under 25 pounds –
Frequent
C.
Lift with Assistance – Heavy – Over 50 pounds. (Patient Transfer,
etc) –
Occasionally/Frequently
D.
Pushing – Heavy – Over 50 pounds –
Frequent
E.
Pulling – Heavy – Over 50 pounds –
Frequent
F.
Reaching (Full Extension – Elbow Flexion) At shoulder level –
Occasional/Frequent
G.
Reaching (Full Extension – Elbow Flexion) Above shoulder level –
Occasional/Frequent
H.
Standing for extended periods –
Frequent
I.
Sitting for prolonged periods –
Frequent (>60
min.)
J.
Walking (Moderate distances within clinical environment) –
Frequent
K.
Carrying – Light to Moderate – Less than 50 pounds –
Occasional
L.
Bending – Occasional/Frequent
M.
Stooping –
Occasional/Frequent
N.
Kneeling – Occasional
O.
Turning – Frequently
P.
Hand Manipulation - (Hand controls, simple grasping, power grasping,
fine
manipulation)
- Frequently
Q.
Foot Controls – Occasional
R.
Visual Requirements – Ability to observe alarms, indicators,
measuring devices,
patients and the public.
Ability to recognize and respond to safety issues.
S.
Auditory
Requirements – Ability to hear and understand orders from a
physician or
other health care professionals.
Ability to hear safety alarms and responds
appropriately.
I have read and understand these requirements, and
I am physically capable of fulfilling them in the clinical setting.
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