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Essential Skills
Essential functions represent the non-academic ability of the applicant or the student to accomplish the essential requirements of the phlebotomy program.
VISION
The student must be able to identify sizes and shapes and discriminate colors or shades.
COMMUNICATION
The student must be able to communicate fluently in English by oral means. This includes the ability to successfully receive and transmit information. The student must also be able to read and follow instructions.
MOVEMENT
The student must have the ability to freely maneuver around the assigned laboratory work areas and patient care settings.
MOTOR SKILLS
The student must be able to safely and accurately perform blood drawing procedures. This includes, but is not limited to, lifting, operating instruments, and doing phlebotomy.
EMOTIONAL STABILITY
The student must be able to accurately perform duties in a stressful environment. This includes, but is not limited to identifying and responding to emergency and non-routine situations.
