Year
2017
Units
4.5
Contact
1 x 3-hour lecture weekly
1 x 2-hour project work weekly
1 x 2-hour project work weekly
Enrolment not permitted
ENGR4771 has been successfully completed
Topic description
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.
Educational aims
This topic provides students with knowledge and understanding of a broad range of concepts in Rehabilitation Engineering.
Expected learning outcomes
At the completion of the topic, students are 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 the various technologies used in Rehabilitation Engineering, including:
- Seating and positioning systems
- Computers
- Control interfaces
- Electronic outputs
- Wheelchairs and other mobility devices
- Augmentative and alternative communication systems
- Sensory aids for persons with visual, auditory, or tactile impairments
- Technologies that aid manipulation and control of the environment
Key dates and timetable
Timetable details for 2017 are no longer published.
Sturt Rd, Bedford Park
South Australia 5042
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