Telematic Multidisciplinary
Assistive Technology Education
Telematic Multidisciplinary
Assistive Technology Education
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| Course title: | Interdisciplinary Fundamentals in Adaptive and Assistive Technology. | Course author: | Mailman Center for Child Development, Stein Gerontological Institute/Florida Alliance for Assistive Technology. | IPR: | Mailman Center for Child Development. |
| Provider name: | Mailman Center for Child Development. | Institution name: | Mailman Center for Child Development. | Institution country: | USA. |
| Institution address: | 1601 NW 12th Avenue Room 4022 Miami, FL 33136, USA. | ||||
| URL: | http://pediatrics.med.miami.edu/OnlineCrs.htm | Contact email: | Jennifer Moscoso: JMoscoso@med.miami.edu or Caridad Vega: CVega@med.miami.edu |
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| Contact phone: | +1 (305) 243-4466 | Contact fax: | - |
| Relation to AT: | comprehensive fundamentals interdisciplinary general AT only for specialists. |
| Course objectives: | knowledge of emerging assistive technology; Training in interdisciplinary Assistive Technology Service Delivery; Collaboration with an interdisciplinary team of Assistive Technology Service Providers; add preparation for RESNA credentialing exam. |
| Keywords: | assistive technology, training, continuing education. |
| Course description: | multimedia presentations, demonstration videos on CD, discussion board on email, case studies. The course consists of text, audio, images, and multimedia. It is divided into 30 topical sessions, each consisting of didactic instruction, illustrations, assignments, quizzes, case studies, and a final exam (approximately 2 contact hours for each session). Each session has a reading assignment. The required textbook will be mailed to each registered course participant. |
| Relation to other courses: | none. |
| Language: | English | Course type: | - | ||
| Length: | 30 sessions: 2 hours per session. | ECTS rating: | - | Level (ISCED): | - |
| Mobility and Manipulation: | Yes | Vision: | Yes | Hearing: | Yes |
| Cognition: | - | Communication and AAC: | Yes | Vital Function: | Yes |
| Workplace: | Yes | School: | Yes | Building and General Accessibility: | Yes |
| Sport and Leisure: | Yes | Home and Independent Living: | Yes | Transport: | Yes |
| Cross-disciplinary elements: | rehabilitation specialists, educators, medical professionals. |
| Provider's own course ID: | - |
| Delivery method: | textbook, CD, online-sessions. |
| Costs: | tuition is $795 for all 30 sessions |
| Assessment: | final exam - course is based on the ASHA AAC Competencies, the OT Technology Competencies, and the RESNA Guidelines for Knowledge and Skills for Provisions of Assistive Technology in preparation for the RESNA Credentialing Exam. |
| Local specialisation: | - |
| Prerequisites: | none. |
| Application procedure: | may contact Jenny or Cary @ 001-305-243-4466 or apply with the registration on the webpage. |
| Course registration date: | n.a. | Course date: | ix months at student's discretion | Date of entry: | 02.08.01 |
| Any other comments: | - |