Applicants to this program should be aware of the technical standards required for completion of this program. These performance standards are provided to prospective students to assist them in determining whether they will be able to successfully complete the program.
It is the policy of MCC-Penn Valley to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation due to a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact Disability Support Services. Overiew Two to six weeks advance notice is required for some accommodations.
Standard | Some Examples of Necessary Activities | |
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Mobility | Ability sufficient to assist clients to move from room to room, move over varied terrain and provide safe and effective client care in a timely fashion. |
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Sensory Ability | Sensory ability sufficient to monitor client status and use equipment in order to administer safe and effective patient treatments. |
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Critical Thinking | Cognitive ability to demonstrate effective problem solving skills and clinical judgment. |
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Visual | Sufficient observation skills necessary for safe client care. | Detect and respond independently to warning signals from team members and/or clients of impending danger or emergency, i.e. a change in an individual's appearance, and/or an individual's physical communication of distress. |
Critical Thinking | Critical thinking sufficient for clinical judgment. |
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Interpersonal Skills | Interpersonal abilities to interact with clients, families, groups, team members from a variety of social, emotional, cultural, and intellectual backgrounds. | Establish rapport and maintain professional relationships with clients/families and colleagues for optimum treatment effectiveness. |
Communication | Communication abilities for interaction with others orally and in writing. |
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Professional Behavior | Behavior consistent with the standards and core values of the physical therapy profession. |
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