EDUC6113
Advanced Theory and Practice in Orientation and Mobility
10 Units
Available in 2014
| WebLearn GradSchool | Semester 1 |
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Previously offered in 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2004
Providing an in-depth examination of major orientation and mobility (O&M)theories and approaches necessary for delivering complex O&M services to people with multiple disabilities including vision impairment. Topics covered will include: identification and specification of complex O&M service delivery models and approaches; evaluation of ethical and legal frameworks in complex client service delivery; family and client-centred service delivery.
RIDBC Renwick Centre administers this course. Before enrolling in this course, review the RIDBC Renwick Centre Handbook at http://www.ridbc.org.au/renwick/courses/current.php.
| Objectives | Upon completion of this course, students will be expected to: 1. Appreciate the importance of best practice service delivery and duty of care approaches in complex client cases; 2. Understand the legal and ethical obligations of O&M service delivery; 3. Use advanced electronic and sonar-based technology involved in providing O&M services to complex client-cases; 4. Have a broad understanding of the approaches required to meet the O&M needs of clients experiencing a broad range of vision loss and multi-disabling medical conditions; 5. Understand the concept of risk management and its importance to complex client service delivery; 6. Critically appraise and analyse related professional literature. |
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| Content | Topics covered will include: Duty of care and legal framework in complex casework; risk management and best practice service delivery; advanced theory and practice of kinesiology; advanced theory and practice in tactual and haptic perception; psychosocial dimensions and theory of O&M; advanced O&M technology and GPS services; management approaches and administration of service delivery; and dog guides. Exposure to and analysis of current professional literature. | ||||||||
| Replacing Course(s) | Not applicable | ||||||||
| Transition | n/a | ||||||||
| Industrial Experience | 0 | ||||||||
| Assumed Knowledge | Nil | ||||||||
| Modes of Delivery | Internal Mode | ||||||||
| Teaching Methods | Case Study
Lecture Experience Based Learning Practical Self Directed Learning |
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| Contact Hours | Workshop: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term | ||||||||
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| Timetables | 2014 Course Timetables for EDUC6113 |