OTA 236 - Fundamentals of Assistive Technology

Institution:

Kapiolani Community College

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Description:

3 hours lecture per week Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into Occupational Therapy Assistant program. Comment: Letter grade only. OTA 236 may not be audited. OTA 236 may not be taken credit/no credit. OTA 236 focuses on the provision of assistive technology and orthotics for individuals with physical disabilities. Information presented includes terminology, models, assessment, regulation, funding and roles of practitioners. Students will become familiar with basic principles relating to electronic enabling devices, augmentative and alternative communication, input and output options, low technology devices, technologies for keyboarding and wheelchairs. Basic principles of work rehabilitation will be explored including interventions and compensatory strategies for ergonomics, thermal modalities and splints that facilitate occupational performance. Upon successful completion of OTA 236 the student should be able to: 1. Define terms associated with assistive technology including rehabilitation technology, universal design, assistive technology practitioner, assistive technology supplier and various AT devices and equipment. 2. Select data for screening and evaluation of client factors that indicate assistive technology, work or orthotic needs. 3. Identify intervention plans and strategies that utilize principles of assistive technology and AT devices, as well as orthotic and ergonomic concepts to facilitate occupational performance. 4. Explain compensatory strategies, such as the use of technology, adaptations to the environment and involvement of humans and nonhumans in the completion of tasks. 5. Identify principles of superficial thermal and mechanical modalities and recognize their use as preparatory measures to improve occupational performance. 6. Give examples of various reimbursement systems and documentation requirements that affect occupational therapy practitioners in the provision of assistive technology.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

kapiolani.hawaii.edu/page/home

Phone Number:

(808) 734-9000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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