Engineering and Technology for Healthcare Solutions

This six weeks module aims at getting healthcare professional students in considering how technology can be harnessed to create solution for healthcare problems. Technology use is integral to our functioning across domains including self-care, productivity and social participation. This course will introduce students to concepts of usability and accessibility of both mainstream and assistive technologies. Principles of Universal Design and home modification will be taught. The module will provide students with an opportunity to learn contemporary models of practice framework for assessing and developing the human-technology interface. Students will understand the importance of service delivery processes in optimising the performance of persons with disabilities using technology and identify the availability of government funding resources. The students will also explore how occupational therapists can work with other stakeholders such as engineers and information communication technology experts to come up with designs that can lead to the development of inclusive practices. The module will be supported by engineering faculty and visiting professors with rich experience in healthcare technology.