OT5104 - Posture Control for Function

Credit points:	03
Year:	2007
Student Contribution Band:	Band 2
Administered by:	Occupational Therapy

An overview of the area of wheelchairs, seating, standing frames with particular emphasis on how these particular devices can enhance function and interaction.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments;
• The ability to adapt knowledge to new situations;
• The ability to define and to solve problems in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences;
• The ability to speak and write logically, clearly and creatively;
• A coherent and disciplined body of skills, knowledge, values and professional ethics in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to reflect on and evaluate learning processes and products;
• The ability to learn independently and in a self-directed manner;
• A commitment to lifelong learning and intellectual development.

Availabilities
External, Study Period 2
Census Date 31-Aug-2007
Coord/Lect:	Assoc. Professor Marion Gray.
Method of Delivery:	Printed materials
Assessment:	assignments.

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