ENGR7771 Rehabilitation and Assistive Technology

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.

This topic aims to provide students with knowledge and understanding of a broad range of concepts in Rehabilitation Engineering.

1. Understand the concepts, history, legislation and professional issues in Rehabilitation Engineering
2. 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
3. Understand technologies used in Rehabilitation Engineering: seating and positioning systems
4. Understand technologies used in Rehabilitation Engineering: Computers
5. Understand technologies used in Rehabilitation Engineering: Control interfaces
6. Understand technologies used in Rehabilitation Engineering: Electronic outputs
7. Understand technologies used in Rehabilitation Engineering: Wheelchairs and other mobility devices
8. Understand technologies used in Rehabilitation Engineering: Augmentative and alternative communication systems
9. Understand technologies used in Rehabilitation Engineering: Sensory aids for persons with visual, auditory, or tactile impairments
10. Understand technologies used in Rehabilitation Engineering: Technologies that aid manipulation and control of the environment