FUNDAMENTALS OF REHABILITATION & ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS   [Archived Catalog]
2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog
   

RT 1101 - FUNDAMENTALS OF REHABILITATION & ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS


Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
This course provides an introduction to the fundamental principles and practices related to multiple areas of assistive technology. This includes: wheelchair seating and mobility, adaptive sports and recreation, augmentative communication, environmental control and home automation, computer and SmartPhone access, cognitive aids, low vision and hearing loss devices, adaptive driving, vehicle modifications, transportation safety, environmental accessibility as well as prosthetics and orthotics. In addition, common terminology, disability etiquette, ethics, and the service delivery process are discussed throughout. The course also includes various hands-on labs to further learn the applications of various assistive technologies.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Grad Letter Grade
Course Requirements: SHRS STUDENTS ONLY


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