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It is the
policy of the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) at Galveston to
comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and state and local requirements regarding
students and applicants with disabilities. Under these laws, no otherwise
qualified and competitive individual with a disability shall be denied
access to or participation in services, programs, and activities of
UTMB-Galveston solely on the basis of the disability.
The University of Texas Medical Branch is committed to equal opportunity for
students with disabilities. If you have a documented disability or would
like to obtain information regarding services for students with
disabilities, a complete copy of the “Student with Disabilities: Guidelines
for Compliance” may be obtained from the
Office of Equal Opportunity and
Diversity.
The following links will lead you to a description that
describes essential functions (abilities) needed to complete each of the
following curricula.
Observation (to include the various sensory modalities)
Students
must be able to decode written documents and hear in situations when not
able to read lips. Students must be capable of learning and assimilating
laboratory skills. They must be able to accurately observe near and distant
objects in order to learn techniques conduct experiments, and gather
reliable data using a variety of sensory modalities. For instance, students
must be able to observe and comprehend an instructor’s /mentor’s physical
movements as they manipulate laboratory equipment, experimental animals,
cells and reagents; a patient’s gait or verbal response; a chemical reaction
or experimental results (e.g., color change, banding on gels, odor,
viscosity, temperature); a microscopic or computer image or gross anatomical
specimen. They must be able to process auditory information such as signals
from instruments, animal vocalizations, and verbal input from instructors,
colleagues or experimental subjects/patients. Students must be able to
process, retain, and integrate information from a variety of sources,
including, but not limited to: oral delivery by instructor(s) or student(s);
blackboard data and diagrams; printed material (handouts, journals, manuals,
books, medical records, computers, computer print-outs); PowerPoint
presentations; overhead transparencies; slides; film and video segments;
audio recordings; live demonstrations; one-to-one and group interactions in
the classroom; demonstrations; and internet based or teleconferences.
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Communication
Communication skills are critically important in science, academics and
research, since teaching is done, results are reported, and information is
shared. Students must be able to communicate (speak, write, read,
comprehend) effectively and efficiently in the English language. They must
be capable of communicating the background, hypothesis, goals, results and
interpretations of their research projects to other students, faculty and
visitors. In addition, they must be able to communicate basic information in
their area of research and related fields to other students, workers and
visitors. They must be able to respond to questions asked or problems
formulated and to ask pertinent questions in a one-on-one, small group or
large group format.
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Psychomotor Skills
Students
must have sufficient motor capacities and mobility to attend class. They
must be able to manipulate a standard or adapted computer keyboard.
Physically, they must be able to carry out laboratory experiments at a
standard height or adapted laboratory bench. They must be able to dress in
protective clothing such as lab coats and disposable gloves. Students must
have sufficient motor capacity (e.g., strength, dexterity and coordination)
to be able to use multiple types of laboratory equipment including but not
limited to microscopes, centrifuges, spectrophotometers, computers, and
dissecting/surgical instruments. Students must be able to independently
retrieve from storage, lift, move and manipulate equipment (some of which is
highly delicate and sophisticated with fine controls), animal cages, cans
and bottles of reagents and other essential supplies as necessary to execute
various types of experiments. If appropriate to their research, they may
also have to become proficient in the handling of experimental animals.
Students must also be able to perform fine motor tasks such as stereotactic
surgery, dissections, or positioning of micropipettes or recording
electrodes with the aid of micromanipulators. They must be able to handle,
transfer and manipulate, using acceptable protocol, reagents in quantities
as appropriate to their research, including hazardous materials such as
radio labeled materials and hazardous chemicals.
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Intellectual and Cognitive Abilities
Students
must be able to think creatively and systematically. They must be able to
measure, calculate, reason, analyze, synthesize, integrate, remember and
apply information for the purposes of developing models, analyzing data,
writing papers, and making presentations. Creative problem solving and
reasoning require all of these intellectual abilities in order to generate
and test hypotheses. Students must be able to comprehend three-dimensional
relationships and understand the spatial relationships of structures. They
must be able to translate information from printed reports to actual
hands-on laboratory experiences. This will involve the integration of their
classroom experiences with those obtained from interaction with other
scientists and trainees, from reports in the literature as well as knowledge
developed from working in the laboratory. They must be able to apply
information from these varieties of sources to their own research problems
and generate and test working hypotheses. They must develop and sustain a
strong motivation for biomedical research. They must be able to develop new
techniques as needed to advance their research project. Each must become
proficient in the statistical analysis and interpretation of experimental
observations.
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Professional and Social Attributes
Students
must exercise good judgment and promptly complete all responsibilities
expected by the courses, curriculum and program in which they are enrolled.
They must develop mature, sensitive and effective professional relationships
with peers, colleagues and faculty, be able to function as a part of a team,
and negotiate conflicts satisfactorily and fairly. They must be capable of
significant workloads that require long hours, attention to detail, and
accurate and thorough recording of experiments and data, hence students must
be able to adapt positively to stress and assume responsibility and
accountability for their actions. They must be able to adapt to changing
environments, display flexibility, patience and open-mindedness, and
function in the face of uncertainties and ambiguities. Concern for others,
appreciation of the support of the public, competence in inter-personal
relationships, and demonstrated motivation and commitment are expected of
all students. Students must be able to focus their attention on activities
and decision-making. They must show respect for research animals and
valuable equipment. Each must conduct original research that is reproducible
and reliable. They must be able to be punctual, tolerant of the views of
others, and capable of assuming responsibility for their actions. They must
be able to recognize and employ socially acceptable actions and behaviors
corresponding to environmental and situational demands.
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Application of Legal/Ethical Principles
and Professional Standards
Students
must demonstrate the highest standards of professional ethics, attitudes and
behavior in course work, laboratories and interactions with others. They
must demonstrate honesty, integrity and reliability and adhere to standards
reflecting the values and functions of the scientific profession. This
includes a responsibility to acquire and share data in an honest and timely
manner, rights of privacy, and respect for research animals and valuable
equipment. Students must apply an ethical decision making process in their
studies (e.g. writing of papers, data collection), avoid plagiarism and
adhere to the other legal/ethical standards set forth by the Graduate School
of Biomedical Sciences of the University of Texas Medical Branch.
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IMH Graduate Students
must be able to produce scholarly type written research papers based on
seminars, research, and/or qualifying exams and theses within a reasonable
frame.
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IMH Graduate Students must be able to physically IMH courses in our
library in Old Red and at other locations on campus.
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IMH Graduate Students must be able to meet with professors in their
offices and to attend bi-weekly seminars and journal club meetings.
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IMH Graduate Students must be capable of effectively reading and
comprehending, visualizing, and interpreting texts and visual materials –
printed, archival, and electronic.
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IMH Graduate Students must be able to effectively listen to, interpret,
comprehend, and respond to lecturers, case conferences, and other forms of
oral instruction.
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IMH Graduate Students must be able to effectively read, interpret and
carry out verbal and written instructions with reasonable proficiency in the
English language.
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IMH Graduate Students must be able to provide and receive constructive
criticism to and from students and faculty in the classroom and in public
settings.
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IMH Graduate Students must be able to effectively present bioethics and
humanities information to colleagues, employees, and patients in various
settings of an academic health science center.
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Observation (to include the various sensory modalities)
Students
must be able to decode written documents and hear in situations when not
able to read lips. Students must be able to accurately observe near and
distant objects in order to learn techniques conduct experiments, and gather
reliable data using a variety of sensory modalities. Students must be able
to observe and comprehend an instructor’s/mentor’s physical movements as
they manipulate laboratory equipment, experimental animals, and reagents; a
chemical reaction or experimental results; a microscopic or computer image
or gross anatomical specimen. They must be able to process auditory
information such as signals from instruments, animal vocalizations, and
verbal input from instructors, colleagues or experimental subjects/patients.
Students must be able to process, retain, and integrate information from a
variety of sources, including: oral delivery; blackboard data and diagrams;
printed material; PowerPoint presentations; overhead transparencies; slides,
film and video segments; audio recordings; live demonstrations; one-to-one
and group interactions in the classroom; demonstrations; and internet based
or teleconference.
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Communication
Students
must be able to communicate (speak, write, read, comprehend) effectively and
efficiently in the English language. They must be capable of communicating
the background, hypothesis, goals, results and interpretations of their
research projects to other students, faculty and visitors. Students must be
able to communicate basic information in their area of research and related
fields to other students, workers and visitors. They must be able to respond
to questions asked or problems formulated and to ask pertinent questions in
a one-on-one, small group or large group format.
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Psychomotor Skills
Students
must be able to manipulate a standard or adapted computer keyboard. They
must be able to carry out laboratory experiments at a standard height or
adapted laboratory bench. Students must be able to dress in protective
clothing such as lab coats and disposable gloves. Students must have
sufficient motor capacity to be able to use multiple types of laboratory
equipment including microscopes, centrifuges, spectrophotometers, computers,
and dissecting/surgical instruments. Students must be able to independently
retrieve from storage, lift, move and manipulate equipment and other
essential supplies as necessary to execute various types of experiments. If
appropriate to their research, they may also have to become proficient in
the handling of experimental animals. Students must also be able to perform
fine motor tasks such as stereotaxic surgery, dissections, or positioning of
micropipettes or recording electrodes with the aid of micromanipulators.
They must be able to handle, transfer and manipulate, using acceptable
protocol, reagents in quantities as appropriate to their research, including
hazardous materials such as radio labeled materials and hazardous chemicals.
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Intellectual and Cognitive Abilities
Students
must be able to measure, calculate, reason, analyze, synthesize, integrate,
remember and apply information for the purposes of developing models,
analyzing data, writing papers, and making presentations. Students must be
able to comprehend three-dimensional relationships and understand the
spatial relationships of structures. They must be able to translate
information from printed reports to actual hands-on laboratory experiences.
They must be able to apply information from a variety of sources to their
own research problems and generate and test working hypotheses. They must be
able to develop new techniques as needed to advance their research project.
Students must become proficient in the statistical analysis and
interpretation of experimental observations.
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Professional
and Social Attributes
Students
must exercise good judgment and promptly complete all responsibilities
expected by the courses, curriculum and program in which they are enrolled.
They must develop mature, sensitive and effective professional relationships
with peers, colleagues and faculty. They must be able to function as a part
of a team and negotiate conflicts satisfactorily and fairly. They must be
capable of significant workloads that require long hours, attention to
detail, and accurate and thorough recording of experiments and data.
Students must be able to adapt positively to stress and assume
responsibility and accountability for their actions. They must be able to
adapt to changing environments, display flexibility, patience and
open-mindedness, and function in the face of uncertainties and ambiguities.
Students must be able to focus their attention on activities and
decision-making. They must show respect for research animals, human subjects
and valuable equipment. They must conduct original research that is
reproducible and reliable. Students must be able to be punctual and tolerant
of the views of others. They must be able to recognize and employ socially
acceptable actions and behaviors corresponding to environmental and
situational demands.
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Application of
Legal/Ethical Principles and Professional Standards
Students
must demonstrate the highest standards of professional ethics, attitudes and
behavior in course work, laboratories and interactions with others. They
must demonstrate honesty, integrity and reliability and adhere to standards
reflecting the values and functions of the scientific profession. Students
must demonstrate responsibility in acquiring and sharing data in an honest
and timely manner. Students must apply an ethical decision making process in
their studies, avoid plagiarism and adhere to the other legal/ethical
standards set forth by the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences of the
University of Texas Medical Branch.
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Observation (to include the various sensory modalities)
Students
must be able to decode written documents and hear in situations when unable
to read lips. They must be able to see objects up to 20 inches away.
Students must be able to process, retain, and integrate information from a
variety of sources, including, but not limited to: oral delivery by
instructor(s) or student(s); blackboard data and diagrams; printed material
(handouts, journals, manuals, books, medical records, computers, computer
print-outs); PowerPoint presentations; overhead transparencies; slides; film
and video segments; audio recordings; live demonstrations; one-to-one and
group interactions in the classroom; demonstrations; and internet based or
teleconferences.
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Communication
Students must
be able to convey thoughts and ideas in writing and when speaking. They
must be able to encode information into written form through some
effective means, and have communication skills sufficient to make
presentations. They must be able to speak, read, and comprehend
effectively and efficiently in the English language. They must be
capable of communicating the background, research questions, hypotheses,
methods, results, interpretations and implications of their research
projects to other students, faculty and visitors. In addition, they must
be able to communicate basic information in their area of research and related fields to other students, faculty, and
visitors. They must be able to respond to questions asked or problems
formulated and to ask pertinent questions in a one-on-one, small group or
large group format.
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Psychomotor Skills
Students
must have sufficient motor capacities and mobility to attend class. They
must be able to manipulate a standard or adapted computer keyboard.
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Intellectual and
Cognitive Abilities
Students
must be able to think creatively and systematically. They must be able to
calculate, reason, analyze, synthesize, integrate, remember and apply
information for the purposes of developing models, analyzing data, writing
papers, and making presentations. Creative problem solving and reasoning
require all of these intellectual abilities in order to generate and test
hypotheses. Students must be able to translate information from printed
reports to actual research projects. This may involve the integration of
their classroom experiences with those obtained from interaction with other
researchers and reports in the literature. Each student must be capable of
becoming proficient in the statistical analysis and interpretation of their
observations.
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Professional and
Social Attributes
Students
must be able to adapt positively to stress and assume responsibility and
accountability for their actions. They must develop mature, sensitive, and
effective professional relationships with others, function as a part of a
team, and negotiate conflicts satisfactorily and fairly. Students must be
able to focus their attention on activities and decision-making. They must
be tolerant of the views of others, and capable of assuming responsibility
for their actions. They must be able to recognize and employ socially
acceptable actions and behaviors corresponding to environmental and
situational demands.
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Application of Legal/Ethical Principles
and Professional Standards
Students
must apply an ethical decision making process in their studies (e.g. writing
of papers, data collection), adhere to the practice standards of the nursing
profession, adhere to the legal/ethical standards set forth by the Board of
Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas, and participate in the
legal/regulatory/social policy processes that influence health care and
nursing practice and education. Students must demonstrate honesty,
integrity, and reliability and adhere to standards reflecting the values and
function of the scientific profession. This includes a responsibility to
acquire and share data in an honest and timely manner, rights of privacy,
and respect for human subjects.
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Special Needs
The
Department of Preventive Medicine and Community Health supports the
opportunity afforded individuals with disabilities by The Americans with
Disabilities Act of 1990 and encourage potential students to explore their
interests and consider the match between their abilities and the job
requirements for a career in preventive medicine. The job description for
Preventive Medicine and Community Health (PMCH) Students describes the
essential functions needed to successfully complete the Preventive Medicine
and Community Health Program as well as the Master of Public Health (MPH)
Program and prepare for entry-level practice.
If accepted into the program, students requiring accommodations for
successful achievement are encouraged to identify their needs as soon as
possible to enable instructors to provide reasonable accommodations.
Guidelines for establishing a disability and requesting accommodations are
contained in Students with Disabilities: An Institutional Policy (1997). For
a copy of the policy and assistance with this process, students should
contact the UTMB Coordinator of Services for Students with Disabilities (CSSD)
at 301 University Blvd., Galveston, TX 77555-0106 or call 409-772-1463. Any
information regarding a disability is considered confidential; only those
individuals responsible for assuring the reasonable accommodations will have
access to this information.
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Student Job Description
According to
Students with Diabilities: An Institutional Policy (1997, p. 8), all
candidates for degrees at the University of Texas Medical Branch at
Galveston must be able to perform the following essential functions with or
without reasonable accommodations:
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Observation
(to include the various sensory modalities) – accurately observe close at
hand and a distance to gather data and learn skills.
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Communication – communicate effectively and efficiently; process
and comprehend written material; proficient in English (written and oral).
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Psychomotor
Skills – execute the various tasks and any physical maneuvers that
are required within each curriculum or course.
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Intellectual and Cognitive Abilities – measure, calculate, reason,
analyze, synthesize, integrate, remember and apply information; comprehend
three dimensional relationships; and understand the spatial relationships
of structures. Creative problem solving and scientific reasoning require
all of these intellectual abilities.
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Professional and Social Attributes
– exercise thoughtful judgment and promptly complete all
responsibilities required of each curriculum or course; develop and
maintain mature, sensitive, and effective professional relationships
with others; function effectively under stress; adapt to changing
environments; display flexibility; and function in the face of
uncertainties and ambiguities. Express concern for others,
interpersonal competence and motivation are requisite for all curricula or courses.
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Ethical
Standards – demonstrate professional attitudes and behaviors;
perform in an ethical manner in dealings with others. All PMCH curricula
require personal integrity and the adherence to the highest standards of
professional conduct.
In addition,
students in the PMCH Program including those in the MPH Program will need to
perform the following essential cognitive, affective, and psychomotor
functions, with or without reasonable accommodations:
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Process, retain,
and integrate information from the following types of sources: oral
delivery by instructor(s) or student(s); blackboard data and diagrams;
printed material (handouts, journals, manuals, books, medical records,
computers, computer print-outs); PowerPoint presentations; overhead
transparencies; slides; film and video segments; audio recordings; live
demonstrations; one-to-one and group interactions in the classroom;
internet based or teleconferences; lab, equipment, and machinery;
evaluation and intervention tools; and community-based preventive
activities.
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Complete
coursework that may require: independent mobility to various
locations on and off campus and other geographic areas; individual,
partnered, or group efforts; satisfactorily following written or
oral instructions; recording personals opinions, knowledge, or
ratings; verbalizing personal thoughts, feelings, and other
opinions; instruction others; presenting oral reports; facilitating
group discussions; role playing; managing time effectively;
exposure to hazardous materials; and working with individuals with
infectious diseases and terminal illnesses; working in potentially life
threatening situations or with such agents.
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Take and pass in
a timely fashion scheduled and pop quizzes, exams, practical
demonstrations or other field assessments in a variety of formats.
During the PMCH
educational experiences including those of the MPH Program, the student may
be required to attend class or other learning sessions that meet at times
other than conventional workday hours such as during the evening hours or on
weekends. Students must be able to physically attend classes of up to three
hours duration. Required learning experience may also involve relocation to
other sites in Texas or surrounding states at the student’s expense.
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Lecture
Essential Functions
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Process,
retain, and integrate information from the following types of sources:
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oral
delivery/ reading by instructor(s) or student(s)
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blackboard
data and diagrams
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printed
material (handouts, manuals, texts)
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overhead
transparencies
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slides
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film and video segments
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audio
recordings
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live demonstrations
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computerized
records
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Respond
to questions asked or problems formulated. Ask questions pertinent to
topic.
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Participate
in large and small group discussions and tasks in a fashion that recognizes
others needs to understand.
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Complete
in-class exercises/activities that may require:
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recording
personal opinions, knowledge, or ratings
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following
written or oral instructions
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Present
oral reports (planned or impromptu) or do role-plays or other active
learning strategies.
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Take
and pass tests in a timely fashion in a variety of formats, both written and
computer-generated.
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Demonstrate the following professional behaviors:
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arrive
punctually
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notify
faculty if circumstances prevent attendance
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satisfactorily
make up missed assignments
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assume
responsibility for personal actions
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demonstrate
functional level of self-confidence and assurance
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demonstrate
the ability to be a cooperative and contributing member of the group
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tolerate
the views of others
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state
own opinions assertively
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establish
priorities relative to assignments
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demonstrate
honesty and personal integrity
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handle
personal anxiety
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respect
the rights of others
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handle
numerous assignments and responsibilities simultaneously
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