Recommended prerequisite for participation in
the module
Elective 1.d Sensory-motor control is recommended
Content, progress and pedagogy of the
module
Learning objectives
Knowledge
Students who complete the module:
- Know how disease in the sensorimotor system affects normal
movement patterns and other functions of vital importance
- Know the effect of aging on the human body (cognitive and
sensorimotor aspects)
- Know how mental diseases related to aging or injury influence
the functionality of the sensory-motor system
- Know ergonomics and rehabilitation in relation to the
optimization of human performance and for the
prevention/rehabilitation of neuro-musculoskeletal injuries and
diseases
- Know existing devices and methods for rehabilitation and aid,
e.g. functional electrical stimulation, robots, computer
technologies (e.g. biofeedback, virtual reality, augmented
reality), smart house technologies, tele-rehabilitation
technologies, sensory rehabilitation technologies for hearing and
vision
- Know cognitive rehabilitation technologies, e.g. rehabilitation
of dementia, neglect related to apoplexy, aids for
communication
- Know technologies for communication between the patient and
equipment/tools/surroundings, this includes brain-, tongue-, and
eye-computer interfaces
- Know the integration of assistive technologies in
homes/institutions
- Know ethical aspects in relation to assistive
technologies
Skills
- Are able to apply knowledge about the functional effects of
diseases for the choice of optimal rehabilitation and assistive
technologies
- Are able to apply knowledge about the effects of aging/injury
in order to identify relevant assistive technologies
Competences
- Are able to evaluate ergonomics and rehabilitation perspectives
using relevant technologies
- Are able to evaluate the potential of (new) technologies for
their relevance as rehabilitation and assistive devices
- Are able to advice people in the health care systems about
possibilities in rehabilitation and assistive
technologies
Type of instruction
Lectures and exercises.
Exam
Exams
Name of exam | Rehabilitation and Assistive Technology |
Type of exam | Written or oral exam |
ECTS | 5 |
Assessment | Passed/Not Passed |
Type of grading | Internal examination |
Criteria of assessment | The criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination
Policies and Procedures |
Additional information
Please contact
the
programme student counsellors if you consider
applying to the education and you have questions.
Please consult the Moodle page for your semester and contact the
semester coordinator if you have academic questions, or the study
secretary if you have administrative questions.
All other enquiries may be directed
to Malene Møller
Knudsen, secretary of the Study Board.