This course will provide an introduction in the world of assistive technology (AT) and its potential to support patients as well as therapists. The focus in this summer course will be on AT associated to examination, therapeutic interventions and daily support on mobility and ambulation related aspects.
You will follow an intensive program and get the chance to collaborate with other foreign students. During the summer course you will visit some health institutes, research centers, and suppliers of AT in The Netherlands. Some of our partners are world leaders in their area and show unique, high tech products!
Furthermore you will learn about ethical aspects, the use of games and virtual reality and get information about financial aspects related to AT.We have planned to give you the opportunity not only to get acquaintance to AT in a theoretical way, but also to experience the use of it in a practical and active way.
Period
04-07-2011 - 15-07-2011 (2 weeks)
Target group
Students or recent graduates in allied health studies, interested in the possibilities of Assistive Technology in mobility related problems.
Course aim
-To communicate in English within a professional context.-To get introduced to the possibilities of Assistive Technology -To be aware of ethical, financial and legal aspects related to AT -To experience the use of AT
Credits
5.0 ECTS credits+ Certificate of Attendance
Course fee
EUR 775: Course + course materials + housing
Course leader
Henk Dekkers, MSc PT.
Scholarships
Utrecht Summer School doesn't offer scholarships for this course.
Utrecht University
Address: PO BOX 80148
Postal code: 3508 TC
City: Utrecht
Country: Netherlands
Website: http://www.utrechtsummerschool.nl
E-mail: summerschool@uu.nl
Phone: 0031302534400
Assistive Technology
