Academics

• Overview
• Admission Requirements
• Accreditation & Licensure
• Physical Demands
• Paying for College

Physical Demands

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 Bachelor of Science-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:

Strength and Endurance

Strength and Endurance

Physical Demands	How Often Used
Standing	Occasionally
Walking	Frequently
Sitting	Frequently
Lifting (up to 125 pounds)	N/A
Carrying	Occasionally
Pushing	Occasionally
Pulling	Occasionally

Balance and Coordination

Balance and Coordination

Physical Demands	How Often Used
Balancing	Occasionally
Climbing	Occasionally
Crouching	Occasionally
Crawling	N/A
Stooping	Occasionally
Kneeling	Occasionally
Reaching	Occasionally
Manual Dexterity	Frequently
Tactile Sensitivity	Occasionally

Communication

Communication

Physical Demands	How Often Used
Talking	Frequently
Hearing	Frequently
Seeing	Frequently
Communicating	Frequently