Smart Technologies in Rehabilitation (REK_251)
About Study Course
Objective
Promote knowledge of smart technologies in rehabilitation.
Prerequisites
Basics of rehabilitation. International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health. Experience in clinical work with patients.
Learning outcomes
As a result of successfully completing the course, students will be able to describe smart technologies in rehabilitation. Students will be able to describe and apply available smart technologies in clinical practice. They are able to understand digital healthcare systems, digital data security, and ethical issues related to the application of innovation in healthcare. Be familiar with the terms associated with smart technologies and the principles of technology development, implementation, and application, as well as the processes of the patient (user) and technology interaction. Understand the legal and ethical aspects of medical smart technologies.
Able to create/program content using a high-level block-based visual programming language in a Scratch environment that fosters an understanding of the basic principles of intelligent technology software.
Be able to use smart technologies such as a smartphone, and computers as a tool not only for communication but also for diagnosis and measurement in clinical practice.
Be able to evaluate mobile apps and smart sensors against evidence-based clinical practice standards.
Able to analyze and assess the need for the use of smart technologies according to their professional competence, and able to collaborate with colleagues in a multi-professional team, able to discuss and agree on solutions for the use of smart technologies to achieve rehabilitation goals.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rehabilitation, REHM | 2 | Master’s | Limited choice | Guna Semjonova, Linda Lancere | |
| Rehabilitation, REHM | 4 | Master’s | Limited choice | Guna Semjonova, Linda Lancere |
