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Technical Standards
The Medical Assistant specializes in the application
of scientific knowledge and theory in the skillful performance of
their profession. Therefore, all applicants should possess:
- Sufficient gross and fine motor
coordination to efficiently implement the skills required in performing
medical assisting functions, e.g., laboratory skills, patient
ambulation, multitasking capabilities, and medication administration;
- Sufficient communication skills
(veral, nonverbal, and written) to interact effectively with individuals;
- Sufficient intellectual and emotional
functions to plan and implement their duties in a responsible
manner;
- Sufficient visual acuity, such as
is needed in the preparation and adminstration of medication,
in the performance of laboratory procedures, and for the observation
necessary for patient assessment and care; and
- Sufficient auditory perception to receive verbal communication
from patients and members of the health care team and to assess
health needs of people through the use of monitoring devices such
as stethescopes, fire alarms, etc.
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