Technical standards are the physical demands and sensory requirements needed for professionals who will work in the field of radiology. Because part of the training for the sonography program requires students to participate in clinical education in a manner that will enable them to assume the duties of an entry level technologist upon graduation, applicants must meet the technical standards of the program.

The technical standards are as follows:

1. Extremely heavy physical effort: lift/carry over 50 lbs.
2. Prolonged, extensive or considerable standing/walking.
3. Maintains upright position over a prolonged period of time, witihout external support
4. Very good balance
5. Excellent control of voluntary muscle movements 
6. Lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfers patients.
7. Lifts equipment/supplies.
8. Pushes/pulls, moves/lifts heavy equipment/supplies.
9. Transports patients in wheelchairs and litters.
10. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching.
11. Hearing sensitivity bilaterally within normal limits (0-24.db HL);
    aided/non-aided and/or speech discrimination within functional limits for telephone and personal communication.
12. Visual acuity of 20/60 in at least one eye with or without correction.
13. Color perception is a necessity to perform job.
14. Ability to effectively communicate the English language, requiring very good to excellent verbal communication skills.
15. Good written communication skills.