In keeping with its mission and goals, and in compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Medical Campus promotes an environment of respect and support for persons with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodations. The definition of individuals with disabilities are those who currently have, have a record of having, or are regarded as having a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activity. Major life activities include caring for oneself, performing manual tasks, walking, seeing, hearing, breathing, and working.
In order to fulfill the requirements of the Dental Hygiene program at Miami Dade College, students must be able to meet the physical demands associated with the profession. Examples of these requirements include but are not limited to the following:
| Physical Demands | How Often Used |
|---|---|
| Standing | Frequently |
| Walking | Frequently |
| Sitting | Frequently |
| Lifting (up to 125 pounds) | Occasionally |
| Carrying | Occasionally |
| Pushing | Occasionally |
| Pulling | Occasionally |
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COMMENTS: Aptitude required for work of this nature include good gross and fine manual skills, excellent visual ability and communication skills. Good auditory ability is needed. Tactile ability sufficient for physical assessment is required and the physical ability sufficient to maneuver in small areas. The ability to stand, sit and reach is required. |
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| Physical Demands | How Often Used |
|---|---|
| Climbing | N/A |
| Crouching | Occasionally |
| Crawling | N/A |
| Stooping | Occasionally |
| Kneeling | Occasionally |
| Reaching | Frequently |
| Manual Dexterity | Frequently |
| Tactile Sensitivity | Frequently |
| Physical Demands | How Often Used |
|---|---|
| Talking | Frequently |
| Hearing | Frequently |
| Seeing | Frequently |
| Communicating | Frequently |