ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY 1030

Thanks to technology, hundreds of thousands of people with disabilities are beginning to live more productive and rewarding lives. And you can be a better friend, professional, or family member, by sharing these innovations with those you care about.

You don’t necessarily have to work exclusively with people with disabilities—or even have any prior experience in technology—to benefit from this program. Just a strong desire to learn some new skills so you can work smarter with fresh ideas and techniques, no matter what field you’re in.

HOW TECHNOLOGY IMPROVES QUALITY OF LIFE

Mechanical devices can compensates for nerves or muscles that no longer respond.
Electronics can translate speech to the written word or the written word to speech.
Improvements in orthopedic and prosthetic devices have resulted in vast improvements in mobility, independence, and career opportunities.

WHO SHOULD ENROLL

Students or professionals who desire a rewarding career.
Students who are pursuing degrees in general education, special education, psychology, gerontology, etc.
Anyone interested in learning about assistive devices and services that can benefit people with disabilities.

ONE-YEAR CERTIFICATE

PROGRAM NUMBER 1031

Increase confidence as an advocate and instructor.
Better understand the trends and issues surrounding this field.
Learn about successful, creative financing strategies.

* Courses for certificate degree
Note: Recommended courses assume any developmental requirements have been met.

Hope Clausman
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BELOW IS THE RECOMMENDED COURSE SEQUENCE FOR THIS PROGRAM.

Semester I
English Composition I *
Medical Term for
Allied Health
Lifetime Fitness/Wellness
Fundamentals of
Assistive Technology *
Intro to Exceptionalities *
Principles of Sociology

Semester II
Computer Tech for Teachers
or Elective *
General Psychology *
Speech
Math Elective
Elective

Semester III
English Composition II
Developmental Psychology
Assessment, Selection, &
Eval of Assistive Tech*
Lab Science Elective
Humanities Elective

Semester IV
Applications in
    Assistive Tech *
Internship/Special Project in
    Assistive Technology *
Review Course for
    Assistive Technology
    Credentialing*
Recreation and
    Special Populations
Electives