SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPY | |||||
Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
PTR4068 | Assistive Technologies | Fall | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 |
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester. |
Language of instruction: | English |
Type of course: | Non-Departmental Elective |
Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
Mode of Delivery: | Hybrid |
Course Coordinator : | Assoc. Prof. HASAN KEREM ALPTEKİN |
Recommended Optional Program Components: | None |
Course Objectives: | This course aims to present the knowledge and decision making skills to the students on the assistive technology needs of the people with disabilities. |
The students who have succeeded in this course; 1. To be able to decide assistive technology in the direction of the needs of the people with disabilities. 2. To acquire the ability to identify basic concepts of assistive technology. 3. To be able to explain robot-assisted rehabilitation systems. 4. To determine the World Health Organization - International Classification of Function (WHO-ICF) in the concept of assisive technology. |
This course provides the student with learning the principle concepts on assistive technology, the ways to support people with disabilities in the concept of rehabilitation engineering in house, society, school or work places to upgrade their functional and cognitive skills, including the topics below. |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | Introduction to assistive technology and rehabilitation engineering | |
2) | World Health Organization - International Classification of Functioning (WHO-ICF) | |
3) | Decision making in assistive technology | |
4) | Robotic therapy in physiotherapy and rehabilitation | |
5) | Principles of biomedical engineering in assistive technology | |
6) | Commercial assistive technology products, sensor applications and design considerations of assistive technology devices | |
7) | Mid term | |
8) | Robotic assisted rehabilitation systems | |
9) | Computer accessibility tools, sensory aids, mobile devices, activity monitoring | |
10) | Exoskeletons and robotic locomotion | |
11) | Student studies in assistive technology | |
12) | Stimulation of vagus nerve, innovation of new products and technology development | |
13) | Student studies in assistive technology | |
14) | Student studies in assistive technology |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | Haftalık olarak verilecektir. - Will be given weekly. |
References: | 1. WHO (2001) International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF). Geneva: World Health Organization 2. Henderson, S., Skelton, H. & amp; Rosenbaum, P. (2008). Assistive Devices for Children with Functional Impairments impact on child and Caregiver Function. Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology, 50: 89–98 3. LoPresti, E.F., Mihailidis, A. & Kirsch, N. (2004) Assistive Technology for Cognitive Rehabilitation: State of the Art. Nurophysiological Rehabilitation, 14 (1/2), 5–39 4. Assistive Technology Decision Tree by UnumProvident (1999) http://www.microsoft.com/enable/download/default.aspx#righttech. Accsess time : 30 th may 2011. 5. Galvin, J. C., Scherer, M. J. (1996). Evaluating, Selecting, and Using Appropriate Assistive Technology. Maryland: An Aspen Publication |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Attendance | 13 | % 0 |
Midterms | 1 | % 40 |
Final | 1 | % 60 |
Total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 40 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 60 | |
Total | % 100 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
Course Hours | 13 | 2 | 26 |
Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 9 | 126 |
Midterms | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Final | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Total Workload | 156 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | To use theoretic and methodological approach, evidence-based principles and scientific literature in Speech and Language Therapy field systematically for practice. | |
2) | To have theoretic and practical knowledge for individual's, family's and the community's health promotion and protection. | |
3) | To use information and health technologies in practice and research in the field of Speech and Language Therapy. | |
4) | To communicate effectively with advisee, colleagues for effective professional relationships. | |
5) | To be able to monitor occupational information using at least one foreign language, to collaborate and communicate with colleagues at international level. | |
6) | To use life-long learning, problem-solving and critical thinking skills. | |
7) | To act in accordance with ethical principles and values in professional practice. | |
8) | To take part in research, projects and activities within sense of social responsibility and interdisciplinary approach. | |
9) | To be able to search for literature in health sciences databases and information sources to access to information and use the information effectively. | |
10) | To take responsibility and participate in the processes actively for training of other therapist, education of health professionals and individuals about speech and languege therapy. | |
11) | To carry out speech and languge therapy practices considering cultural differences and different health needs of different groups in the community. |