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HU Credits:
1.5
Degree/Cycle:
1st degree (Bachelor)
Responsible Department:
Occupational Therapy
Semester:
2nd Semester
Teaching Languages:
Hebrew
Campus:
Mt. Scopus
Course/Module Coordinator:
Dr. Lori Rosenberg
Coordinator Office Hours:
Tueday 8:00-12:30
Teaching Staff:
Dr. Laura Rosenberg,
Ms. Osnat Arbel,
Dr. lena Lipskaya-Velikovsky
Course/Module description:
In this course the students will acquire understanding about a broad array of assistive technology including computer and tablet adaptations,driving, seating and mobility.
Course/Module aims:
Provide theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of assistive technology and adaptations for clients' needs with a broad array of populations.
Learning outcomes - On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
- demonstrate the complexities of selecting assistive technology
- understand the principles of adaptations of computer hard and software
- know the options of modifying computers, tablets and cellular phones for different populations.
- analyse seating and suggest solutions
- assess aspects of manual and power wheelchairs in terms of seating and daily function
-be cable of performing basic wheelchair skills and teach them
-understand the factors that can cause pressure ulcers and choose appropriate cushion for a person's needs
-understand the complexities of adapting driving.
Attendance requirements(%):
100%
Teaching arrangement and method of instruction:
Participation in lectures and discussions
Case studies
Visit Alyn hospital
hands-on power and manual mobility experience
Application of theoretic knowledge through case studies in small groups
Readings
Course/Module Content:
- Introduction to assistive technology, matching the technology to the user, switches and Assisted Augmentated Communication.
- Computer and tablet input methods: adapting keyboards, switches and computer devices.
- Computer and tablet software for occupational therapy including assistive programs,analyzing programs demands, using presentations and more
- adapting seating to the user's needs
- Mobility and manual wheelchair adaptations
-manual wheelchair skills
- pressure ulcers and appropriate cushions
-powered mobility:the importance, the parts of a powered wheelchair on adapting the chair.
-adapted driving
-assistive technology in the mental health population
Required Reading:
Devlin, H., Nolan, C., & Turner, N. (2019). Assistive technology and
schizophrenia. Irish Journal of Occupational Therapy, 47(2), 124-
136.
Ledger, L., Worsley, P., Hope, J., & Schoonhoven, L. (2020). Patient
involvement in pressure ulcer prevention and adherence to
prevention strategies: An integrative review. International
journal of nursing studies, 101, 103449.
Pellichero, A., Routhier, F., Sorita, É., Archambault, P. S.,
Demers, L., & Best, K. L. (2023). Consensus for a power wheelchair
training approach for people with cognitive impairments.
Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, 18(1), 109-
117.
Additional Reading Material:
See syllabus in the course website
Grading Scheme :
Written / Oral / Practical Exam / Home Exam 80 %
Submission assignments during the semester: Exercises / Essays / Audits / Reports / Forum / Simulation / others 15 %
Clinical Work / Lab Work / Practical Work / Workshops 5 %
Additional information:
Students are required to attend the day at Alyn hospital
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