Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
The System of Circulation of Technical Aids
Course Code
REK_021
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Health care sciences and services
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Medical Services; Medical Technologies; Rehabilitation
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Zane Liepiņa
Structure Unit Manager
Liāna Deklava
Structural Unit
Department of Rehabilitation
Contacts
Riga, 26a Anninmuizas boulevard, rk@rsu.lv, +371 20271291
About Study Course
Objective
To acquire knowledge about the system of circulation of technical aids in Latvia and the role of an occupational therapist in the provision of technical aid service.
Preliminary Knowledge
Knowledge of human functioning, disability, Universal Design concept, environment, neurology, orthopaedics, paediatrics, occupational therapy and somatic conditions, ergonomics and work.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.As a result of successfully completing the course, the student will be able to: • explain the process of circulation of technical aids at the expense of the state budget in accordance with laws and regulations; • describe the basic principles of selection and adaptation of technical aids for people with different functional limitations; • explain the clinical thought process of an occupational therapist in the provision of a technical aid service.
Skills
1.As a result of successfully completing the course, the student will be able to: • assess a person’s functioning according to the levels of functioning listed in the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health: body, person, societal level and contexts; • analyse assessment data and interpret the assessment, educating the customer/patient, relatives, other medical practitioners about the assessment results; • identify and assess a person’s needs for technical aids according to the ICF levels of functioning; • assess the appropriateness of a technical aid to the person’s functioning and environmental context; • prepare an occupational therapist’s opinion for receiving a technical aid in accordance with the laws and regulations; • explain the basic principles of using the technical aid to the customer/patient, relatives and support persons; • present the group work.
Competences
1.During the course, the student will improve the skills to select and analyse information, cooperate, demonstrate clinical thinking skills, presenting and arguing their opinion, take responsibility and initiative while working in a group.
Assessment
Individual work
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Title
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Grade
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1.
Individual work |
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Literature studies, the student independently collects information and prepares a presentation on technical aids for people with functional limitations, clinical case analysis.
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Examination
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Examination |
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Individual and group presentations during the study course according to the topic of the assignment, written exam.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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4
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Topics
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Technical aids, options for classification thereof. Laws and regulations governing the circulation of technical aids.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Specialized room
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4
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Topics
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Types of technical mobility aids, technical specifications thereof and adaptability for people with different functional impairments.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Other
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4
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Topics
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Types of wheelchair, technical specifications thereof and adaptability for people with different functional impairments.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Other
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4
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Topics
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Types of technical self-care aids, technical specifications thereof and adaptability for people with different functional impairments. Exercise “Circulation of technical aids”.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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4
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Topics
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Guidelines for assessing sitting position. Scale for assessing sitting position.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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4
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Topics
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Clinical case analysis.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Other
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4
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Topics
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Reconstruction and adaptation of cars for persons with mobility impairments. Classification of typhlotechnical aids. Circulation of typhlotechnics at the expense of the state budget. Clinical case analysis.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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4
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Topics
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Conclusion of the study cycle. Test.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Ministru kabineta noteikumi Nr.1474 „Tehnisko palīglīdzekļu noteikumi”, spēkā no 01.01.2010. (akceptējams izdevums)
2.
Ministru kabineta noteikumi Nr.1472 „Kārtība, kādā Latvijas Neredzīgo biedrība un Latvijas Nedzirdīgo savienība sniedz sociālās rehabilitācijas pakalpojumus un nodrošina tehniskos palīglīdzekļus – tiflotehniku un surdotehniku”, spēkā no 01.01.2010. (akceptējams izdevums)
3.
Sociālo pakalpojumu un sociālās palīdzības likums, spēkā no 01.01.2013.
4.
Kylber M. et al, A European perspective on the service delivery systems for assistive technology - differences and similarities between Latvia and Sweden, J Cross-Cult Gerontol (2015) 30:51- 67.
5.
Pain H., Pengelly S., Assistive devices for enabling occupations, Occupational Therapy and Physical Dysfunction, Enabling Occupation 6th ed., pp 453 – 468. 2010. (akceptējams izdevums)
6.
McDonald Rachael L., Wheelchairs: posture and mobility, Occupational Therapy and Physical Dysfunction, Enabling Occupation 6th ed., pp 469- 488. 2010. (akceptējams izdevums)
7.
Demers L., Weiss- Lambrou R., Ska B., The Quebec User Evaluation of Satisfaction with Assistive Technology (QUEST 2.0): An oversview and recent progress, IOS Press, Technology and Disability 14. 2002. 101 – 105. (akceptējams izdevums)
8.
PVO, Starptautiskā funkcionēšanas, nespējas un veselības klasifikācija, Rīga, 2003. (akceptējams izdevums)
9.
Sociālo pakalpojumu un palīdzības likums, stājas spēkā 01.01.2003. (akceptējams izdevums)
Additional Reading
1.
Eiropas palīgtehnoloģiju informācijas tīkls
2.
Starptautiskā funkcionēšanas, nespējas un veselības klasifikācija,klasifikācija [International classification of functioning, disability and health], PVO, 2001
3.
Souza A., Kelleher A., et al, Multiple sclerosis and mobility-related assistive technology: Systematic review of literature, Journal of Rehabilitation Research& Development, Volume 47, Number 3, 2010
Other Information Sources
1.
VSIA „Nacionālais rehabilitācijas centrs „Vaivari”” Tehnisko palīglīdzekļu centrs
2.
Latvijas Neredzīgo biedrības Tiflotehnikas kabinets
3.
Latvijas Nedzirdīgo savienība