EDUC6158
Orientation and Mobility for Instructors in Training
10 Units
Not available in 2013
Previously offered in 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009
Providing an introduction to orientation and mobility (O&M) theory and the application of theory to problems relevant to practitioners of O&M who provide services to people with vision impairment. Topics covered will include: specification of O&M objectives, evaluation of ethical and legal frameworks, models of service delivery, theory and practice of O&M strategy and technique, and a comprehensive investigation and analysis of best practice in organisations providing low vision and blindness services.
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. Examine and critically analyse example of best practice service delivery and duty of care approaches; 2. Understand the legal and ethical obligations of O&M service delivery; 3. Use basic and advanced technology when providing O&M services; 4. Have a broad understanding of the approaches required to meet the O&M needs of clients experiencing a broad range of vision impairment conditions and issues; 5. Analyse and identify appropriated programs according to the clients’ aetiology; 6. Understand the concept of risk management and its importance to service delivery and client caseload management. 7. Review and critically analyse current professional literature. |
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| Content | Topics covered will include: Duty of care and legal framework; risk management and best practice service delivery; history of the Guide Dog Association, organisation models and practices (low vision/blindness), guiding techniques and independent travel; cane skills, technology of O&M, vision aetiology and mobility, sequencing skills to meet client objectives. Critical analysis of current professional literature. | ||||||||
| Replacing Course(s) | Not applicable | ||||||||
| Transition | N/A | ||||||||
| Industrial Experience | 0 | ||||||||
| Assumed Knowledge | An academic qualification acquired after three or four years at undergraduate study. | ||||||||
| Modes of Delivery | Internal Mode | ||||||||
| Teaching Methods | Case Study
Lecture Experience Based Learning Practical Self Directed Learning |
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| Contact Hours | Lecture: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term | ||||||||
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