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EDUC6113

Advanced Theory and Practice in Orientation and Mobility

10 Units 6000 Level Course

Available in 2012

WebLearn GradSchoolSemester 1

Previously offered in 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.
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
Assessment Items
Case Studies
Critical analysis of leading professional journal articles
Essays / Written Assignments
Practical
Demonstration of skill and technique competencies
Seminar
In class presentation on a specialist topic area
Contact Hours
Workshop: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term

Timetables

2012 Course Timetables for EDUC6113