ENGR7771 Rehabilitation and Assistive Technology

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Overview

This topic includes: Biomechanics of normal human walking; lower limb orthotics and prosthetics; upper limb orthotics and prosthetics; seating and wheeled mobility; standards for rehabilitation equipment; access to the built environment; functional electrical stimulation; biofeedback; voice output communication devices; computer access techniques; technology for vision impairments; technology for hearing impairments; … For more content click the Read More button below.

This topic includes: Biomechanics of normal human walking; lower limb orthotics and prosthetics; upper limb orthotics and prosthetics; seating and wheeled mobility; standards for rehabilitation equipment; access to the built environment; functional electrical stimulation; biofeedback; voice output communication devices; computer access techniques; technology for vision impairments; technology for hearing impairments; control of the home environment; service delivery and the rehabilitation team.

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Aims

This topic aims to provide students with knowledge and understanding of a broad range of concepts in Rehabilitation Engineering.

Learning outcomes

On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:

Understand the concepts, history, legislation and professional issues in Rehabilitation Engineering

Understand the role of the Rehabilitation Engineer and other Assistive Technology Practitioners in the provision of assistive technology services to people who have a disability

Understand technologies used in Rehabilitation Engineering: seating and positioning systems

Understand technologies used in Rehabilitation Engineering: Computers

Understand technologies used in Rehabilitation Engineering: Control interfaces

Understand technologies used in Rehabilitation Engineering: Electronic outputs

Understand technologies used in Rehabilitation Engineering: Wheelchairs and other mobility devices

Understand technologies used in Rehabilitation Engineering: Augmentative and alternative communication systems

Understand technologies used in Rehabilitation Engineering: Sensory aids for persons with visual, auditory, or tactile impairments

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Understand technologies used in Rehabilitation Engineering: Technologies that aid manipulation and control of the environment

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Rehabilitation and Assistive Technology

ENGR7771