Assistive Technology to Enable Occupation G (11910.1)

This unit will introduce students to a range of assistive technology that can be used to improve occupational performance. Using a case based format, students will learn how to i) apply an occupation based assessment when selecting assistive technology for people with an impairment; ii) apply assistive technology to meet occupation based goals and ; iii) evaluate the effectiveness of assistive technology in meeting occupation based goals.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Apply and analyse the theoretical and practical concepts of AT;
2. Critique the process of selecting AT used in homes, schools and the community for people with impairments; and
3. Design, apply and evaluate an interdisciplinary approach using AT in the formulation of a client centred solution to enable occupation with a person with an impairment.

Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - evaluate and adopt new technology
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development

Prerequisites

8350 Occupational Therapy Professional Practice 1 PG

Corequisites

None.

Incompatible units

None.

Equivalent units

9854 Assistive Technology Solutions to Enhance Participation in Life G

Assumed knowledge

None.