OTA 190 Assistive Technology

3 credits

This course provides an introduction to assistive equipment including simple tools, seating and positioning devices, and computer use in therapeutic interventions. These assistive technologies are an important part of the practice of occupational therapy.

Prerequisites: OTA 120, OTA 211, OTA 180, and OTA 217

Corequisites: OTA 218, OTA 219, and OTA 227

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Create a piece of assistive equipment that can be used in an OT Clinic
Demonstrate the proper use of common assistive equipment used by OTAs
Present the different uses of assistive technology in treatment for persons with physical, cognitive, and/or behavioral problems
Research computer applications for persons with disabilities and demonstrate competence in at least one
Perform a seating system analysis for a standard wheelchair used by patients; describe the clinical reasoning used to make any recommendation for changes

Total Hours: 40 Lecture Hours: 20 Lab or Clinical Hours: 20