5.2.3 Cognitive and Academic Abilities

Students must possess sufficient cognitive, academic, and problem-solving abilities to safely and effectively participate in the program and fieldwork experiences.

Students must be able to:

  • Understand, retain, and apply information from coursework and training
  • Demonstrate basic reading comprehension, writing, and numerical skills
  • Complete assignments, documentation, and required learning activities
  • Exercise sound judgment in academic and fieldwork settings
  • Follow policies, procedures, and safety instructions
  • Recognize situations requiring assistance, supervision, escalation, or emergency response
  • Maintain attention and concentration sufficient for safe participation in learning and fieldwork activities
  • Engage in reflective learning and self-assessment