School: Medical and Health Sciences

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Assistive Technology
  • Unit Code

    OCT3203
  • Year

    2016
  • Enrolment Period

    1
  • Version

    2
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

In this unit students are provided with an introduction to universal design and the use and evaluation of assistive devices to make the most effective use of technology in school, at work, in the community and at home. An overview of information, communication, manipulation, ambulation, locomotion, and environmental technologies that enhance access for people with disabilities is provided. Particular attention is given to issues related to proper positioning when using assistive technology devices and to measuring and evaluating performance outcomes.

Prerequisite Rule

Students must pass 8 units from OCT2108, OCT2202, OCT2203, OCT2204, OCT2205, OCT2206, OCT2207, OCT2208

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded OCT5213

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Apply the skills of clinical reasoning and occupational therapy process to measuring standards of performance and proper positioning, especially seating and postural control for an individual using assistive technology devices.
  2. Describe the benefits and limitations of universal design for people with disabilities.
  3. Discuss ethical issues related to use of technology for people with disabilities.
  4. Evaluate equipment to make the best use of technology in context.
  5. Identify the appropriate type of technology that best meets the needs of an individual.
  6. Identifyhow to improve outcomes for individuals with disabilities by using a holistic approach that considers client, task, environment and device.

Unit Content

  1. An introduction to universal design.
  2. Clinical reasoning.
  3. Deriving and measuring standards of performance and proper positioning when using assistive technology devices.
  4. Ethical and legal considerations associated with the use of technology for people with disabilities.
  5. Information, communication, manipulation, ambulation, locomotion, and environmental technologies that enhance access for people with disabilities.
  6. Seating and postural control when using assistive technology devices.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures and laboratories Laboratory classes involve students working in groups to critically appraise and apply topics in practical settings, and give oral presentations to class. Community engagement: This unit involves collaboration with experts delivering guest lectures during the semester, where possible: E-learning activities.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
Laboratory WorkAnalysis of AT equipment and presentation20%
AssignmentWritten assignment30%
Examination ^End of semester examination50%

^ Mandatory to Pass

Text References

  • ^ Cook, A.M., & Polgar, J.M. (Eds.). (2008). Cook and Hussey's assistive technologies principles and practice (3rd ed.). St Louis, MO: Mosby.
  • Steinfield, E. (2012). Universal design: Creating inclusive environment. [Ebook library version]. Retrieved from http://www.eblib.com.au
  • de Jonge, D., Scherer, M.J., & Rodger, S. (2007). Assistive technology in the workplace. St Louis, MO: Mosby Elsevier.
  • Federici, F, .& Scherer, M. (2012). Assistive technology assessment handbook. [Ebook library version]. Retrieved from http://www.eblib.com.au

Journal References

  • Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology
  • Journal of Rehabilitation Research & Development
  • Technology and Disability
  • Assistive Technology
  • Journal of Assistive Technology
  • Disability and Rehabilitation

^ Mandatory reference


Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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School: Medical and Health Sciences

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Assistive Technology
  • Unit Code

    OCT3203
  • Year

    2016
  • Enrolment Period

    2
  • Version

    2
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

In this unit students are provided with an introduction to universal design and the use and evaluation of assistive devices to make the most effective use of technology in school, at work, in the community and at home. An overview of information, communication, manipulation, ambulation, locomotion, and environmental technologies that enhance access for people with disabilities is provided. Particular attention is given to issues related to proper positioning when using assistive technology devices and to measuring and evaluating performance outcomes.

Prerequisite Rule

Students must pass 8 units from OCT2108, OCT2202, OCT2203, OCT2204, OCT2205, OCT2206, OCT2207, OCT2208

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded OCT5213

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Apply the skills of clinical reasoning and occupational therapy process to measuring standards of performance and proper positioning, especially seating and postural control for an individual using assistive technology devices.
  2. Describe the benefits and limitations of universal design for people with disabilities.
  3. Discuss ethical issues related to use of technology for people with disabilities.
  4. Evaluate equipment to make the best use of technology in context.
  5. Identify the appropriate type of technology that best meets the needs of an individual.
  6. Identifyhow to improve outcomes for individuals with disabilities by using a holistic approach that considers client, task, environment and device.

Unit Content

  1. An introduction to universal design.
  2. Clinical reasoning.
  3. Deriving and measuring standards of performance and proper positioning when using assistive technology devices.
  4. Ethical and legal considerations associated with the use of technology for people with disabilities.
  5. Information, communication, manipulation, ambulation, locomotion, and environmental technologies that enhance access for people with disabilities.
  6. Seating and postural control when using assistive technology devices.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures and laboratories Laboratory classes involve students working in groups to critically appraise and apply topics in practical settings, and give oral presentations to class. Community engagement: This unit involves collaboration with experts delivering guest lectures during the semester, where possible: E-learning activities.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
Laboratory WorkAnalysis of AT equipment and presentation20%
AssignmentWritten assignment30%
Examination ^End of semester examination50%

^ Mandatory to Pass

Text References

  • ^ Cook, A.M., & Polgar, J.M. (Eds.). (2008). Cook and Hussey's assistive technologies principles and practice (3rd ed.). St Louis, MO: Mosby.
  • Steinfield, E. (2012). Universal design: Creating inclusive environment. [Ebook library version]. Retrieved from http://www.eblib.com.au
  • de Jonge, D., Scherer, M.J., & Rodger, S. (2007). Assistive technology in the workplace. St Louis, MO: Mosby Elsevier.
  • Federici, F, .& Scherer, M. (2012). Assistive technology assessment handbook. [Ebook library version]. Retrieved from http://www.eblib.com.au

Journal References

  • Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology
  • Journal of Rehabilitation Research & Development
  • Technology and Disability
  • Assistive Technology
  • Journal of Assistive Technology
  • Disability and Rehabilitation

^ Mandatory reference


Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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