Gwynedd Mercy University AY2022-2023 Undergraduate Academic Catalog challenged through the procedure outlined in this catalog .
Technical Standards : In order to perform the daily duties of the Radiation Therapist accurately and efficiently , the Radiation Therapy student must be able to :
• Climb- Ascending or descending using feet and legs and / or hands and arms .
• Balance- Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking , standing , or crouching .
• Stoop- Bending body downward and forward by bending leg and spine .
• Kneel- Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees .
• Reach- Extending hand ( s ) and arm ( s ) in any direction .
• Communication- Communicate effectively with patients and staff in both verbal and written forms in the English language , with the ability to give and receive directions and information .
• Stand- Standing for particularly sustained periods of time , to include bending and twisting .
• Walk- Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks , particularly for long distances .
• Push- Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force to thrust forward , downward , or outward .
• Pull- Using upper extremities to exert force in moving objects in a sustained motion .
• Lift -Raising object from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position .
• Grasp- Applying pressure to an object with the fingers or palm ; tactile dexterity .
• Speak- Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words to other workers accurately , loudly , or quickly .
• Hear- Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and to make fine discriminations in sound when applicable , especially in a noisy environment .
• Visual Acuity -This is a minimum standard for use with those whose work
• deals with preparing and analyzing data and figures , accounting , transcription , computer terminal , monitors , extensive reading , visual inspection , using measurement devices , assembly , or fabrication of parts at distances close to eyes . Ability to see and read instructions in dim lighting .
• Medium Work -The ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally , and / or up to 20 pounds of force frequently , and / or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects to include the ability to provide safe operation of large medical equipment .
Compliance Requirements and Clearances : Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation ( CPR ) Certification or re-certification is required before beginning clinical education experiences in any health care facility . Copies must be submitted to the Director of Clinical Education and placed in the student ’ s file .
Certified Background Check : All students enrolled in the Radiation Therapy Program are required to have a criminal background check done through
www . castlebranch . com . There are in-state ( PA ) and out-of-state checks done depending on where the student lives . Students will receive instructions on how to retrieve this information with their orientation letters which are emailed to them in the beginning of July . The student is responsible for the fee incurred .
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