observe a patient accurately at a distance and close at hand through the functional use of use vision and somatic sensation and sense of smell
Communication: ability to
speak, to hear, and to observe patients in order to provide instructions and elicit information
describe changes in mood, activity, condition, and posture
perceive nonverbal communication
communicate effectively and sensitively with patients
communicate effectively and efficiently in oral and written form with all
members of the health care team
Motor and Sensory Abilities
tolerate physically taxing workloads and to function effectively under stress
have sufficient motor skills to gain access to patients in a variety of care settings and to manipulate the equipment central to performing procedures to patients under their care
possess coordination of both gross and fine muscular movement, equilibrium, and functional use of the senses of touch, hearing, color, and vision
Intellectual-Conceptual, Integrative, and Quantitative Abilities:
assessment
calculation
reasoning
analysis and synthesis
problem-solving
critical thinking skills
Behavioral and Social Attributes:
perform in a reasonably independent manner
exercise good judgment
prompt completion of all responsibilities attendant to the care of patients
develop mature, sensitive, and effective relationships with patients
adapt to changing environments
display flexibility
respond quickly to emergency situations
function in the face of uncertainties inherent in the clinical problems of many patients
