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Study Course Description
Assistive Technologies in Rehabilitation
Course Code
REK_096
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Medical Services
LQF
Level 7
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Gundars Rusovs
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 basic knowledge of compensator technology in rehabilitation, their classification, use and manufacturing.
Preliminary Knowledge
Subjects of physiotherapy program at the Bachelor's degree level.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Basic knowledge in compensatory technologies in rehabilitation. Upon completion of the study course, students will recognize cases in which there is need to use compensatory technology, know compensatory technology classification principles, will determine the most commonly used technologies.
Skills
1.After completing the course, students will be able to identify cases in when there is need to apply the compensatory assistive technology, will be able to choose appropriate assistive technology, will be able to provide arguments to justify the choice of it.
Competences
1.Will be able to use the acquired knowledge to be able to analyze and interpret it for the needs of patients for compensator technology, to offer technological solutions and justify their choice.
Assessment
Individual work
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1.
Individual work |
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Prepare a presentation on a specific clinical case objectives, using assistive technology, give the support for specific aids being required, to compare it with the alternatives and describe the benefits and analyze the shortcomings. Define the ideal and optimal operation of the equipment at the level of concept.
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Examination
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% from total grade
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1.
Examination |
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Understands the compensator technology product range, is able to assess the need for products and justify the choice of products.
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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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Specialized room
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4
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Topics
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Compensatory technology types, classification
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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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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Compensatory technology – application principles
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Orthotics as assistive technology
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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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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Orthotics as assistive technology – bracing of spine
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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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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Prosthetics as assistive technology
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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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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Prosthetics as assistive technology
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
24 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Assistive Technologies: Principles and Practice, 4e 4th Edition by Albert M. Cook PhD PE (Author), Janice Miller Polgar PhD OT (Author) Publisher: C.V. Mosby Co, 2015
Additional Reading
1.
Prosthetics & Orthotics in Clinical Practice: A Case Study Approach, May, B.J. A Lockard, M.A. 9780803622579 F.A. Davis 2011
2.
Orthotics and prosthetics in rehabilitation; Michelle M. Lusardi, Caroline C. Nielsen; Saunders Elsevier, 2007