060212120 ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY ( 2 Crd.Hrs )

This course covers the basic knowledge about the adaptive equipment and assistive technology. It teaches the students the function, indications and contraindications of each type of these instruments as well as teach them to learn to develop logical thinking to describe an appropriate compensatory, assistive, or corrective devices. It includes as well basic knowledge of walking aids, wheelchairs and ADLs. The overall course objective is to emphasise the use of appropriate adaptive equipment and assistive technology with a variety of clients.