From Wheelchairs to Robotics: Assistive Technology in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation

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This course it intended for students and recent graduates in physiotherapy and related fields interested in technology. Students get 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 to support mobility and ambulation, motor learning in rehabilitation, activity monitoring and e-rehabilitation, home adaptations and sports.

Period
07-07-2014 - 18-07-2014 (2 weeks)

Target group
Students (2nd year and higher) and recent graduates in physiotherapy, occupational therapy, cesar kinetics therapy and nursing.

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

Course fee
EUR 890[Convert to USD] 890 - Course + course materials + housing 555 - Course + course materials 790 - Course + course materials + housing (for students from partner universities)

Course leader
Martijn de Groot

Scholarships
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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