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Distance Programs Technical Standards

The following technical standards are required of all students enrolled in College of Allied Health Professions distance education programs.

Acquire Information
Acquire information from online course materials such as videos, readings, written documents, discussions, and course experiences.
Use and Interpret
Use and interpret information from online course materials such as videos, readings, written documents, discussions, and course experiences.
Motor
Possess motor skills necessary to perform tasks necessary for online learning.
Communication
  • Communicate effectively with faculty and fellow students in the online learning environment.
  • Accurately elicit information, as needed, to learn in the online environment adequately and effectively.
Intellectual Ability
  • Exercise proper judgment and complete responsibilities in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Synthesize information, problem-solve, and think critically to learn in the online environment adequately and effectively.
Behavioral
  • Interact in a professional and collegial manner with faculty, fellow students, and staff.
  • Be able to function effectively in a stressful or demanding environment and adapt to rapidly changing environments inherent to the classroom.
Character
  • Demonstrate concern for others.
  • Be accountable and demonstrate integrity, interest, and motivation.
  • Adhere to UNMC and CAHP Distance Education program policies.

UNMC is committed to diversity and to attracting and educating students who will make the population of health care professionals, representative of the national population. In addition, UNMC complies with all applicable laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

The technical standards delineated above must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. Candidates and current students who believe they may need reasonable accommodations to meet the technical standards or who have questions about reasonable accommodations should contact UNMC’s Accessibility Services Center. Reasonable accommodations are provided for students who are registered with UNMC Accessibility Services Center and make their requests sufficiently in advance.