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Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Assistive Technology
Module Code	NS149
School	School of Nursing and Human Sciences
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Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Deirdre Corby Semester 2: Deirdre Corby Autumn: Deirdre Corby
Module Teacher	Deirdre Corby
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

This module is an introduction to the concept of assistive technology and explore how it can be used to support the person with a disability or illness pursue self-care, educational, vocational and recreational independence.

Learning Outcomes

1. Define assistive technology
2. Discuss the history of assistive technology practice
3. Differentiate the various categories of assistive technology.
4. Identify how disability impacts on functioning and therefore the quality of life of an individual with a disability or illness
5. Examine how assistive technology can meet the needs of individuals with a disability or illness.
6. Examine the steps and procedures involved in implementing an assistive technology device for a person with a disability or illness
7. Argue the ethical considerations for the use of assistive technologies

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	24	No Description
Lab	4	Online research
Tutorial	4	Student led
Independent learning	93	No Description
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Impact of disability on functioning and quality of life.
Historical perspective on assistive technologies.

Definitions of assistive technology.
Categories of assistive technology.

Introduction to access to assistive technology as a concept.
Identification of common barriers to assistive technology use.

Disability and participation models.
The assistive technology process.

Advantages and disadvantages to Off the shelf and Custom Solutions.
Medical device legislation.

Introduction to an assistive technology team.
Roles and responsibilities of service providers.

Role of professional and professional practice.
Assessment procedures and recommendations.

Training and support for users of assistive technology.
Reasons for abandonment or lack of use of assistive technology.

Ethical considerations.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assignment	n/a	100%	Sem 2 End

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

2008: Cook & Hussey's assistive technologies, Mosby/Elsevier, St. Louis, Mo., 31762
2001: Clinician's guide to assistive technology, Mosby, St. Louis, 31763
0: Assistive Technology for People with Disabilities,

Other Resources

4874, Website, Enable Ireland, 0, What is Assistive Technology, http://www.enableireland.ie/products-technology/at-training/what-is-at,

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Programme or List of Programmes

BNGN

BSc in Nursing (General)

BNID

BSc in Nursing (Intellectual Disability)

BNPY

BSc in Nursing (Psychiatric)

Timetable this semester: Timetable for NS149

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