American Disabilities Act- Technical Standards

In order to fulfill the requirements of the Radiation Therapy Program, student must be able to:

  • Communicate in a clear and concise manner to patients and personnel.
  • Read and apply appropriate instructions in patient charts, notes, and records.
  • Lift 30 pounds of weight from the floor to shoulder height.
  • Move immobile patients from a stretcher to a treatment couch or table.
  • Push a patient in a standard wheelchair.
  • Have good strength in both upper extremities
  • Use good body mechanics to bend, stretch, reach, stoop, kneel, and twist in performance of job duties.
  • Reach overhead up to 6 feet off the floor.
  • See in dim light.
  • Visually monitor patients via video monitors.
  • Monitor patients via audio monitors.
  • Distinguish equipment and background sounds and hear a variety of pitches.
  • Utilize a keyboard to input data.