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    Jul 16, 2025  
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2024-2025 Catalog 
    
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2024-2025 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

OCCT 5600. Assistive Technology (3 credits)


This course facilitates the development of clinical decision making regarding the selection, recommendation, and implementation of assistive technologies across the lifespan, and the dynamic relationship between the human user and the assisted activity within specific contexts. Students will build on their understanding of disability, occupational rights, and occupational and environmental assessments; to develop, design, implement and evaluate effective assistive technology solutions to optimize a person’s participation. Students will consider ethical issues and explore grant writing to enhance equitable access to assistive technology. Lab required. PREREQ: OCCT 5000, 5450, 5475