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The abilities
and skills candidates and students must possess in order to
complete the education and training of the Biomedical Sciences
Master’s Research Track and Doctoral programs are referred to as
“Technical Standards.” These abilities and skills are essential for
entry into most professional practice settings associated with these
degree programs.
1.0 Observation Skills Technical Standard
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1.01 |
Demonstrate sufficient attention and accuracy in observation
skills (visual, auditory, and tactile) in the lecture hall,
laboratory, and/or online settings. |
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1.02 |
Indicators
include, but are not limited to, this example: |
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a. |
Accurate
visualization and discrimination of text, numbers, patterns,
graphic illustrations, and other imaging texts. |
2.0
Communication Skills Technical Standard
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2.01 |
Demonstrate effective communication skills with all ages and
genders of patients, varying degrees and types of infirmities,
and varying cultures, ethnicities and personalities. |
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2.02 |
Indicators
include, but are not limited to, these examples: |
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a. |
Clear,
efficient, and intelligible articulation of verbal language. |
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b. |
Legible,
efficient, and intelligible written English language. |
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c. |
Accurate
and efficient English language reading skills. |
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d. |
Accurate
and efficient expressive and receptive communication skills. |
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e. |
Ability to
accurately follow oral and written directions. |
3.0 Critical
Reasoning Skills Technical Standard
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3.01 |
Demonstrate critical reasoning skills, including, but not
limited to, intellectual, conceptual, integrative, and
quantitative abilities. |
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3.02 |
Indicators
include, but are not limited to, these examples: |
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a. |
Demonstrate ability to measure, calculate, reason, analyze,
integrate, and synthesize information. |
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b. |
Demonstrate ability to acquire, retain, and apply new and
learned information. |
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c. |
Demonstrate ability to pursue a course of independent research
in a laboratory setting, including the ability to plan and
execute experiments. |
4.0 Motor And
Sensory Function Technical Standard
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4.01 |
Demonstrate sufficient motor and sensory function to perform
typical clinical laboratory duties. |
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4.02 |
Indicators
include, but are not limited to, these examples: |
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a. |
Functional
and sufficient sensory capacity (visual, auditory, and tactile)
to use laboratory equipment and perform experiments. |
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b. |
Execute
motor movements that demonstrate safety and efficiency in the
various learning settings (i.e., classroom and laboratories).
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c. |
Physical
stamina sufficient to complete the didactic and laboratory
requirements, including prolonged periods of sitting or
standing. |
5.0 Behavioral
And Social Attributes Technical Standard
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5.01 |
Demonstrate the behavioral and social attributes vital to
participation in a professional program and service as a
practicing laboratory professional. |
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5.02 |
Indicators
include, but are not limited to, these examples: |
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a. |
Possess
the emotional health required for full utilization of mental
faculties (judgment, orientation, affect, and cognition). |
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b. |
Ability to
develop mature and effective professional relationships with
faculty, patients, the public, and other members of the health
care team. |
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c. |
Demonstrate impartial motives, attitudes, and values in roles,
functions, and relationships. |
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d. |
Ability to
monitor and react appropriately to one’s own emotional needs and
responses. |
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e. |
Display
appropriate flexibility and adaptability in the face of stress
or uncertainty associated with clinical encounters and clinical
environments. |
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f. |
Compliance
with standards, policies, and practices set forth in the EVMS
Student Handbook and the
EVMS Student Handbook
and the program
handbook. |
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