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RE a deaf applicant for radiography it might be worth checking out who does the medical and what guidelines they follow. We had an applicant last year and the Course took a positive approach and offered a place only for the occupational health consultant to fail the applicant because of her hearing impairment at the medical. Another institution I understand, offered a place and passed her on the medical! Clearly attitudes counted in this instance. Organization: University of Salford Date: Tue, 28 Apr 1998 12:25:12 +0100 I wonder if anyone can give me any advice or if anyone has had any relevant experience of a profoundly deaf student wanting to do a Radiography degree. The department are worried that she may not cope on Clinical Placement. They are worried that whilst on ward she may not be able to hear patients calling out and that she may also find it difficult in the operating theatre. I have discussed the possibility of using a vibrating pager or non medical helper - can anyone offer any other advice? I understand that all students need to pass a medical to take this degree anyway, but I am not sure whether their level of hearing is tested. Any comments/ideas would be appreciated. Anita Lo University of Salford %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%