Fontbonne University

Admission Requirements

Physical Abilities

• Participate in classroom or clinical activities for two to four hour blocks of time with one or two breaks
• Ambulate to, within and from academic/clinical facilities
• Provide for or direct one’s own personal hygiene
• Manipulate screening/diagnostic/therapeutic/educational materials
• Respond to emergency situations including fire, choking, and in the application of universal precautions
• Visually monitor client responses and use of materials
• Auditorily monitor and orally model correct speech and language production

Affective Abilities

• Work effectively with people
• Make appropriate decisions, including the ability to evaluate and generalize appropriately without immediate supervision
• Maintain proper work place behavior, including punctuality and regular attendance
• Maintain composure and emotional stability in demanding situations
• Maintainemotional and mental health required for use of intellectual abilities,prompt completion of responsibilities, and appropriate relationshipswith clients/students and colleagues

Cognitive Abilities

• Comprehend and read professional literature/reports
• Write university level papers and clinical/educational reports in Standard American English
• Speak Standard American English intelligibly
• Independently analyze, synthesize, interpret ideas and concepts in academic and clinical settings
• Maintainattention and concentration for sufficient time to completeacademic/clinical activities: typically two to four hours with one ortwo breaks
• Comply with administrative, legal, and regulatory policies

 

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