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6. Student must possess:
a. Visual acuity with or without corrective lenses to be able to read computer
screens as well as information on medication bottles. Also must be able to
identify cardiac arrest or any type of emergency.
b. Hearing with or without auditory aids to understand the normal speaking
voice without viewing the speaker’s face (to ensure that the Computed
Technologist will be able to attend to a patient’s call for help)
c. Physical ability---able to lift 40 pounds---ability to transfer patients (minimal
impairment of upper and lower extremities) to perform CPR in a safe and
timely manner.
d. Speech - to be able to communicate information verbally to others in an
appropriate and timely fashion.
7. Student is expected to assume responsibility for his/her own health in the event
of illness, accident or exposure to communicable diseases in lab and clinic.
8. Student is required to have approved uniforms.
Additional Costs and Requirements
1. Student will be responsible for additional fees to cover the costs of uniforms,
liability insurance, testing, and dosimeters prior to clinical assignment.
2. Travel to clinical sites will be required for the duration of the Computed
Tomography Program. The student is responsible for any costs related to travel
to and from the clinical site.
3. Student will be required to undergo a criminal background check before clinical
assignment. Fees are assessed during the first semester of the professional
curriculum.
Darton State College uses a company called PreCheck for this purpose.
