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Anesthesia Technologist Technical Standards for Admission and Retention

Anesthesia Technology Program
Technical Standards for Admission and Retention

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Stony Brook University complies with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. If a prospective student who is otherwise qualified requires a reasonable accommodation, he/she should contact Disability Support Services at Stony Brook University. The following technical standards/essential functions must be met with or without accommodation:

PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

	Never	Sometimes	Frequently	Always	Job Essential
		1-30%	31-75%	76-100%	Yes	No
SPEECH (English language)
Speak with Clarity				X	X
Communicate with Clarity				X	X
HEARING
Conversation				X	X
Telephone				X	X
SIGHT
Natural or Corrected				X	X
Depth Perception			X		X
Color Vision				X	X
MOBILITY
Lift, Push or Pull - 50 lbs.				X	X
Shoulder				X	X
Arm				X	X
Neck				X	X
Standing				X	X
Move About Facility				X	X
Bending				X	X
Crawling			X			X
Kneeling			X			X
Twisting Body				X	X
Running			X			X
Walking				X	X
Climbing		X				X
Stairs			X		X
Other		X			X
REACHING
Overhead				X	X
In Front of Body				X	X
Down				X	X
GRASPING
Overhead				X	X
In Front of Body				X	X
Down				X	X
SITTING				X	X
SMELLING			X		X
TASTING	X					X
FINE MOTOR CONTROL
Hands				X	X
Fingers/Tactile Sense				X	X
Wrist				X	X
COORDINATION
Eye/Hand				X	X
Eye/Hand/Foot				X	X
ALLERGIES
Tolerance to Latex				X		X

COGNITIVE/MENTAL FACTORS

	Job Essential
	Yes	No
REASONING
Deal with abstract and concrete variables, define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions	X
Interpret instructions furnished in oral, written, diagrammatic or schedule form	X
Deal with problems from standard situations	X
Carry out detailed, but uninvolved, written or oral instructions	X
Carry out one or two step instructions	X
MATHEMATICS
Complex skills - Business math, algebra, geometry or statistics	X
Simple skills - add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers and fractions, calculate time and simple measurements	X
READING (English language)
Complex skills - Comprehend newspapers, manuals, journals, instructions in use and maintenance of equipment, safety rules and procedures and drawings	X
Simple skills - Comprehend simple instructions or notations from a log book	X
WRITING (English language)
Complex skills - Prepare business letters, report summaries using prescribed format and conforming to all rules of punctuation, spelling, grammar, diction and style	X
Simple skills - English sentences containing subject, verb and object; names and addresses, complete job application or notations in a log book	X
Ability to perform simple and repetitive tasks	X
Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to a given work load	X
Ability to relate to other people beyond giving and receiving instructions	X
Ability to influence people	X
Ability to perform complex or varied tasks	X
Ability to make generalizations, evaluations or decisions without immediate supervision	X
Ability to accept and carry out responsibility for direction, control, and planning	X
Ability to demonstrate professional demeanor and behavior and must perform in an ethical manner in dealing with peers, faculty, staff and patients	X
Ability to conform to appropriate standards of dress, appearance, language and public behavior	X
Ability to demonstrate respect for individuals of different age, ethnic background, religion and/or sexual orientation	X
Students must be physically free of use of non-prescription drugs, illegal drugs and alcohol	X

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

	Job Essential
	Yes	No
Works indoors	X
Works outdoors		X
Exposure to extreme hot or cold temperature		X
Working at unprotected heights		X
Being around moving machinery		X
Exposure to marked changes in temperature/humidity	X
Exposure to dust, fumes, smoke, gases, odors, mists or other irritating particles	X
Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals	X
Exposure to excessive noises		X
Exposure to radiation or electrical energy	X
Exposure to solvents, grease or oils	X
Exposure to slippery or uneven walking surfaces	X
Working in confined spaces	X
Using computer monitor	X
Working with explosives		X
Exposure to vibration		X
Exposure to flames or burning items		X
Works around others	X
Works alone	X
Works with others	X

SAFETY EQUIPMENT (REQUIRED TO WEAR)

	Job Essential
	Yes	No
Safety glasses	X
Face mask/face shield	X
Ear plugs		X
Hard hat		X
Protective clothing	X
Protective gloves	X
Exposure to blood and other potential infectious material (OPIM)	X

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