Assistive Augmentative Technology and Rehabilitation Engineering Major

Description: A program that prepares individuals to apply the principles of psychology, engineering, and occupational therapy to the design and implementation of technological interventions and systems to promote patient rehabilitation and function. Includes instruction in ergonomics, seating and mobility design, universal and near environment systems design, rehabilitation research, rehabilitation biomechanics, access and communications design, microprocessor-based technologies, neurological trauma, standards and testing, and service delivery management. Is Assistive Augmentative Technology and Rehabilitation Engineering the right major for you?
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Assistive Augmentative Technology and Rehabilitation Engineering Major

What Courses Do Assistive Augmentative Technology and Rehabilitation Engineering Majors Take?

The required and elective courses you would take for Assistive Augmentative Technology and Rehabilitation Engineering majors vary considerably among institutions. Courses are listed here that are illustrative of the breadth of topics you are likely to experience were you to major in this field.

  • Design
  • Engineering
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Psychology

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