Assistive Technology- Module 4: Technologies for Mobility, Transportation & Controlling the Environment

Course Description:

These courses derived from the text Assistive Technologies, offer the latest clinical information needed to master assistive strategies, make confident clinical decisions, and help improve the quality of life for people with disabilities. Based on the Human Activity Assistive Technology (HAAT) model, Assistive Technologies: Principles and Practice, 4th Edition provides detailed coverage of the broad range of devices, services, and practices that comprise assistive technology, and focuses on the relationship between the human user and the assisted activity within specific contexts. These courses feature coverage of new ethical issues, more explicit applications of the HAAT model, and a variety of global issues highlighting technology applications and service delivery in developing countries. 

Module 4: Technologies for Mobility, Transportation & Controlling the Environment covers:

• Chapter 10: Technologies that Enable Mobility
• Chapter 11: Technologies that Aid Transportation
• Chapter 12: Technologies that Aid Manipulation and Control of the Environment

Methods of Instruction:

Online course available via internet 

Target Audience:

Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapist Assistants and Athletic Trainers. 

Educational Level:

Intermediate 

Prerequisites:

None 

Course Goals and Objectives:

At the completion of this course, participants should be able to:

1. Identify disorders resulting in mobility impairments
2. Recognize the scope of mobility limitations
3. Identify the components of an assessment for wheeled mobility
4. Differentiate between the types and structures of wheeled mobility
5. Recognize the propelling structure for manual wheelchairs
6. Recognize the control interfaces for powered mobility systems
7. Identify the uses for smart wheelchairs
8. Recognize the mobility device-specific outcome measures
9. Identify components of proper vehicle selection for disabilities
10. Recognize the legislation for occupant protection for children
11. Recognize safe transportation of individuals in wheelchairs
12. Differentiate between common assessment areas for off-road and on-road driving
13. Identify low-technology aids for disabilities
14. Identify the functions of electronic aids to daily living
15. Recognize the principles of assistive robots
16. Recognize robotic use by children for play and learning 

Criteria for Obtaining Continuing Education Credits:

A score of 70% or greater on the post-test