In June 1996, the University of Colorado School of Medicine adopted the following technical standards for admission, promotion and graduation for its doctor of medicine program. These technical standards are essential eligibility requirements for the degree of doctor of medicine. Candidates for the degree of doctor of medicine must be able to meet these minimum standards, with or without reasonable accommodation, for successful completion of degree requirements. A student must be able to observe lectures, demonstrations and experiments in the basic sciences including, but not limited to, anatomic, physiologic and pharmacologic demonstrations in cadavers and animals, microbiologic cultures and microscopic studies of microorganisms and tissues. A student must be able to visually interpret diagnostic studies.
Observation necessitates the functional use of vision, hearing and somatic senses.
A student must be able to communicate effectively with patients, teachers and all members of the health care team. Communication includes speech, hearing, reading and writing. C. Motor A student must have sufficient motor function to elicit information from patients by palpation, auscultation, percussion and other diagnostic maneuvers. A student must be able to execute motor movements reasonably required to provide routine and emergency care and treatment to patients. Examples of emergency treatment reasonably required of physicians are cardiopulmonary resuscitation, administration of intravenous medication, application of pressure to stop bleeding and opening of obstructed airways.