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I.Essential Observational Requirements
The DGS student must be able to:
- observe laboratory demonstrations in which biological samples (blood, bone marrow, amniotic fluid, solid tissue) are tested.
- characterize the color, clarity and viscosity of biologicals, reagents and chemicals.
- employ a binocular microscope to discriminate among fine structural differences of microscopic specimens.
- comprehend text, numbers and graphs displayed in print and on a video monitor or screen.
II.Essential Movement Requirements
The DGS student must be able to:
- move freely and safely about a laboratory.
- reach laboratory bench tops and shelves.
- travel to one or more clinical laboratories for practical experience.
- perform moderately taxing work, often requiring prolonged sitting, over several hours.
- control laboratory equipment (i.e., pipettes, syringes, scalpels, test tubes, culture flasks, etc.) to perform laboratory procedures.
- adjust laboratory instruments and equipment (i.e., centrifuges, safety cabinets, incubators, etc.) to perform laboratory procedures.
- use an electronic keyboard to operate laboratory equipment and to record and transmit laboratory information.
III.Essential Communication Requirements
The DGS student must be able to:
- read and comprehend technical and professional materials (i.e., textbooks, journal articles, handbooks and instruction manuals).
- follow written and verbal instructions to correctly and independently perform laboratory test procedures.
- communicate with faculty members, fellow students, staff and other health care professionals verbally and in recorded format (writing, typing, graphics or telecommunications).
- independently prepare papers and laboratory reports.
- independently take paper, computer and laboratory practical quizzes and examinations.
IV.Essential Cognitive Requirements
The DGS student must be able to:
- independently possess and demonstrate the following cognitive and problem-solving skills: comprehension, measurement, mathematical calculation, reasoning, integration, analysis, self-expression and compassion.
V.Essential Behavioral Requirements
The DGS Student must be able to:
- manage the use of time and organize work to complete multiple tasks and responsibilities within realistic constraints.
- independently exercise appropriate judgment and apply cognitive skills in the classroom, laboratory and health care settings.
- provide professional and technical services while experiencing the stresses of task-related uncertainty (e.g., ambiguous test ordering, ambiguous test interpretation), emergent demands (“stat” test orders), and distracting environment (e.g., high noise levels, crowding, complex visual stimuli).
- be flexible and creative and adapt to professional and technical change.
- recognize potentially hazardous materials, equipment and situations and work safely to minimize risk of injury to oneself and nearby individuals.
- adapt to working with unpleasant biological substances (e.g., blood, products of conception)
- foster a team approach by supporting and promoting the activities of fellow students and health care professionals in learning, task completion, problem solving and patient care.
- admit when an error has been made, when uncertain about analytical results, or when unsure about the appropriate response in professional situations.
- critically evaluate one’s own performance, accept constructive criticism, and seek ways for improvement (e.g., participate in enriching educational activities).
- evaluate the performance of fellow students, faculty, clinical instructors, and the program and tactfully offer constructive criticism.