All patients require a history and physical completed by a physician. Patients 12 years old and older must have some blood work done. Usually younger patients don’t require blood work. We will review this and other important medical issues when we schedule the surgery.

Certain basic blood tests are done prior to surgery; complete blood count, electrolytes, thyroid hormone levels, phosphorus, albumin, liver enzymes, cholesterol, uric acid, magnesium, lipid profile, PT/PTT, HgbA1c as well as referrals to other specialists (Endocrinology, Cardiology, Psychiatry, Pulmonary) as indicated. See similar questions...

A - We may stimulate the electrodes with tiny electrical currents in order to map out important areas of function in your brain such as speech and motor areas. This is done by the doctor in your room. You will be asked to read and do certain tasks to help define these areas. See similar questions...

Applicants for certification must pass the Liberal Arts and Science Test (LAST), the Assessment of Teaching-Skills-Written (ATS-W) and Content Specialty Test (CST). See similar questions...

Intraocular lenses (lOLs) are now available and can be placed in the lens capsule inside the eye after removal of the cataract. The purpose is to provide for focusing of images on the retina like the patient had prior to development of the cataracts. lOLs are thus a very good option, but they are not mandatory. Before lOLs were perfected for dogs, the vast majority of our cataract patients functioned well without additional correction. See similar questions...

A week or two before surgery, your ophthalmologist will measure the curvature of the cornea and the size and shape of the eye. For patients who will receive an IOL, this information helps your doctor to choose the right type of IOL. See similar questions...

echocardiogram is essential for all patients prior to a Maze procedure. The echocardiogram is an ultrasound study of the heart that helps physicians to evaluate the structure and the function of the heart and the valves. In addition, all patients over the age of 40 will need to have a cardiac catheterization to assess the coronary arteries for evidence of blockage. See similar questions...

A complete ultrasound is required. This state-of-the-art technology provides painless and non-invasive testing, and is performed in the physician's office. See similar questions...

Three SAT II Subject Tests are highly recommended. It is recommended that you take one Math (of your choice), one Science (of your choice), and then a third of your choice. See similar questions...

Students who have already earned an Associates Degree or higher may be exempt from taking the Placement Test but need to take a copy of their transcript (unofficial ok) to a counselor for completion of a Waiver form. For students applying to the Registered Nursing, Physical Therapist Assistant, and/or Respiratory Therapist Ohlone programs, the English placement test is required regardless of a previous degree. See similar questions...

A student may take a few courses without taking placement tests, but you should take the placement test series when you can. The placement process is for your benefit, so that you neither start at a higher level than you can benefit from nor at so low a level as to waste your time (and money!). Placement testing covers three areas: reading, writing, and math. It's free and conducted year around, so it is convenient for even the busiest of students. See similar questions...

After applying on-line, if you meet the minimum requirements of a job you will receive an email with an invitation to test if the job is still open. See similar questions...