Essential Functions of a Medical Assistant

The minimum acceptable cognitive, affective and psychomotor qualifications of a professional medical assistant include:
  1. Regularly work in a standing position and walk often.
  2. Physically assist patients from surface to surface.
  3. Apply manual pressure of up to 10 pounds to control bleeding or during CPR.
  4. React promptly to spoken commands and auditory signals from monitors and conduct auscultation without difficulty or interference.
  5. Maintain efficiency and accuracy throughout a 12
School of Art alumni Miwa Neishi's artwork featured in Uffner & Liu exhibition
College of the Arts

Gallery with ceramic sculptures

Uffner & Liu is pleased to present "Toki-No-Wa ; Harmony of Time," an exhibition bringing together new sculptures by contemporary Japanese ceramicist Miwa Neishi (b. 1990, Tokyo, Japan) in conversation with historical works by Toshiko Takaezu (b. 1922, Pepeekeo, Hawaii - d. 2011, Honolulu, Hawaii), foregrounding an intergenerational dialogue rooted in material devotion, ritualized making and the expansive possibilities of ceramic form.Born in Hawaiʻi to Japanese immigrant parents in 1922, Takaezu emerged as one of the most influential figures in twentieth-century American art, playing a pi...

Researchers Map Bird Genome to Study High-Altitude Adaptation

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How do animals cope when oxygen levels suddenly drop? That question is at the center of research led by Sangeet Lamichhaney, Ph.D., associate professor and MA coordinator in the Department of Biological Sciences, whose team has assembled the first complete genome of the black redstart, a small mountain bird that regularly travels between high and low elevations. The work, recently published in Nature Scientific Data, provides a foundational resource for studying how species respond genetically to rapid environmental change....

Feeling the pressure to look a certain way? You’re not alone. In this two-part CAPS workshop, we’ll dig into how beauty standards shape the way we see ourselves, challenge the pressure to “fit the mold,” and build tools for creating a healthier, more positive body image. You’ll get a free workbook to guide you along the way. You must have attended Part 1 on 4/15/26 to attend this workshop.

Tired of being tired? Whether you can’t fall asleep, keep waking up, or just never feel rested, this CAPS workshop is for you. Learn how better sleep can boost your grades, relationships, energy, and even your looks. We’ll cover everything from the best times to study, to how to nap like a pro, to tricks for quieting a busy brain at night. Handouts included!

Want to know what actually makes people happier? This CAPS workshop dives into the science of happiness and gives you practical, research-backed strategies to boost your mood and bounce back from stress. You’ll explore tools like gratitude, focusing on your strengths, and finding your “flow” to help you stay positive—even when life gets messy.

Does your inner critic need a mute button? In this virtual CAPS workshop, you’ll learn how to quiet that inner critic and swap self-judgment for self-compassion. We’ll practice simple, real-life strategies to handle daily stress with more kindness, and you’ll walk away with your very own personalized Self-Compassion Plan. Come ready to try it out, ask questions, and leave with tools you can actually use.

Feeling the pressure to look a certain way? You’re not alone. In this two-part CAPS workshop, we’ll dig into how beauty standards shape the way we see ourselves, challenge the pressure to “fit the mold,” and build tools for creating a healthier, more positive body image. You’ll get a free workbook to guide you along the way. You must attend Part 1 (this workshop) to attend Part 2, to be held on 4/22/26 at 3-4:30 pm.

The Intersection of Ideation, Innovation, and Incubation

i3 lab summer accelerator

A future in entrepreneurship may sound daunting to some, but at Kent State, students are prepared to start successful businesses with the help of LaunchNET.The Marty Erbaugh i3 Lab, LaunchNET’s summer accelerator program, has been offered to students since 2022. Participants are paid to work on their business and are provided a collaborative experience with fellow student entrepreneurs.“We have specific projects,” said Zach Mikrut, Director of LaunchNET Kent State, “ranging from business model canvas work, to prototyping, to customer interviews.” LaunchNET caters to what the students need, so ...

Flash Focus: Karissa Wahl

Flash Focus Karissa Wahl banner

Welcome to Flash Focus! In this series, we introduce you to fascinating student Flashes from all walks of life.Meet Karissa Wahl, a member of the Honors College and a second-year public health major with junior standing from Mansfield, Ohio. She has a concentration in allied health and also minors in psychology, disability studies and community inclusion.  Wahl was particularly excited to visit and tour the Kent State University campus as a junior in high school, as both of her parents are proud Golden Flash alumni.  “My mom and I came in the peak of the spring season, so the campus ...

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