Physical Requirements
STANDARD PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The following are the Standard Physical Requirements for working in the clinical environment
as a student in the Orthopedic Technology Program at 91³Ô¹ÏÍø. These requirements were established as a result of a survey of clinical affiliates
that provide training to Health Professions students. If you cannot meet these requirements,
please contact the appropriate office to discuss the matter.
- Lift While Standing – Light to Moderate – Less than 50 pounds – Frequent
- Lift While Sitting – Light – Under 25 pounds – Frequent
- Lift with Assistance – Heavy – Over 50 pounds. (Patient Transfer, etc.) – Occasionally/Frequently
- Pushing – Heavy – Over 50 pounds – Frequent
- Pulling – Heavy – Over 50 pounds – Frequent
- Reaching (Full Extension – Elbow Flexion) At shoulder level – Occasional/Frequent
- Reaching (Full Extension – Elbow Flexion) Above shoulder level – Occasional/Frequent
- Standing for extended periods – Frequent
- Sitting for prolonged periods – Frequent (>60 min.)
- Walking (Moderate distances within clinical environment) – Frequent
- Carrying – Light to Moderate – Less than 50 pounds – Occasional
- Bending – Occasional/Frequent
- Stooping – Occasional/Frequent
- Kneeling – Occasional
- Turning – Frequently
- Hand Manipulation – (Hand controls, simple grasping, power grasping, fine manipulation)
-Frequent
- Foot Controls – Occasional
- Visual Requirements – Ability to observe alarms, indicators, measuring devices, patients
and the public. Ability to recognize and respond to safety issues.
- Auditory Requirements – Ability to hear and understand orders from a physician or
other health care professionals. Ability to hear safety alarms and responds appropriately.