Credit value: 20 CAT points
Course participants can be accredited by Manchester Metropolitan University with 20 CAT points at either postgraduate or undergraduate level. For details see “Unit Handbook” and “CAT Points and Manchester Metropolitan University Awards” below.
This Unit, which is delivered over 4 x 1 day sessions, considers the issues involved in the access and control of technology for communication and learning. Course participants will investigate the issues around the seating and positioning of a client to improve their control of technology and the considerations for mounting equipment appropriately. Further consideration will be given to the range of hardware and software available and participants will critically evaluate access methods, strategies and the long term consequences of their use.
Participants will become aware of the importance of working collaboratively with the client, family, support agencies and relevant professionals throughout the assessment and implementation cycle.
For Unit completion and assessment details see: Unit Handbook is currently being updated
For details of Awards and CAT points see: CAT Points and Manchester Metropolitan University Awards
Unit Dates and Venues: Dates and Venues for Accredited Units 2008/9
Cost £600*
*If course participants are studying for an award at undergraduate (H Level) there will also be a fee payable to Manchester Metropolitan University, currently this is approximately £220 per award but is subject to change.
For a further 20 CAT points course participants can complete an Independent Practitioner’s Study (IPS) Unit: Independent Practitioner Study Unit