Technical Standards

Additional Requirements (Technical Standards)

Beyond the stated admission requirements, students matriculating in the physical therapy division at Walsh University must have:

• Adequate gross and fine motor ability for safe performance of patient examination and intervention procedures.
  
  
• Adequate visual, auditory, tactile and kinesthetic senses for obtaining accurate examination and investigative findings.
  
  
• Ability to think critically and solve problems.
  
  
• Ability to effectively communicate (oral, nonverbal and written).
  
  
• Ability to organize and effectively manage tasks.
  
  
• Adaptability to perform tasks with persons from diverse backgrounds in a variety of settings.