This is a list of mental and physical abilities that are required for successful participation in the program and for continued success in the funeral service profession.
Cognitive and critical thinking abilities which are sufficient to make clinical judgments and meet laboratory objectives and requirements.
- Can comprehend new knowledge and apply it in any area of funeral service practice.
- Can effectively analyze situations and identify cause-effect relationships.
- Can effectively organize material, solve problems, and make decisions.
Interpersonal abilities which are sufficient to interact purposefully and effectively with others.
- Can establish healthy rapport with individuals.
- Can interchange ideas appropriately in a group setting.
- Can convey sensitivity, respect, tact, and a mentally healthy attitude in interpersonal relationships.
Communication abilities which are sufficient to convey thoughts in verbal and written form so that they are understood by others.
- Have sufficient English language abilities to understand printed and verbal instructions.
- Have sufficient English language abilities to be understood in verbal and written communication
Physical mobility which is sufficient to fulfill classroom, clinical and program objectives safely and effectively. Physical disabilities must not pose a threat to the safety of the student, faculty, or other students.
- Can maintain balance in any position, move from room to room, and manoeuvre in small spaces.
- Can flex/extend and/or abduct/adduct arm and leg muscles and rotate all major joints freely.
Strength (gross motor skills) and endurance are sufficient to safely fulfill clinical laboratory objectives and requirements.
Can work for six or more hours in a laboratory and/or funeral home setting.
- Can position, lift and transfer dead human remains without injury to self or others.
- Can push, pull or lift (with assistance from one other person) heavy objects such as caskets containing human remains.
