Essential Function: Motor

Sufficient motor ability and dexterity to execute the movement and skills required for safe and effective care and emergency treatment.

Examples:

• Lift and move patients with and without assistance.
• Perform emergency skills such as bandaging, splinting, patient movement, application of oxygen, administration of medications (pill, sprays, auto-injector).
• Assess patients on and extricate patients from irregular surfaces, stairs, trails, roadways, ditches, vehicles, dwellings, businesses, waterways, etc.