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Table 2 Physiotherapy inherent requirements - visual sensory ability [16]

From: Reconsidering inherent requirements: a contribution to the debate from the clinical placement experience of a physiotherapy student with vision impairment

“Adequate visual acuity is required to provide safe and effective physiotherapy management. Student demonstrates sufficient visual acuity to perform a range of skills.

 

Justification of inherent requirement: Sufficient visual acuity to demonstrate the required range of skills, tasks and assessments to maintain consistent, accurate and safe care to self and others. Visual observations, examinations and assessment are fundamental to safe and effective physiotherapy practice

 

Adjustments must address the need to perform the full range of tasks involved in clinical practice. Any strategies to address the effects of the Vision Impairment must be effective, consistent and not compromise treatment or safety.

 

Exemplars: Observing and detecting subtle changes in posture, movement and the ability to perform functional activities during assessment and treatment. Safely operating electrotherapy equipment.”