Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice ›› 2024, Vol. 30 ›› Issue (5): 591-597.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1006-9771.2024.05.014

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Construction of undergraduate curriculum courses of assistive technology using World Health Organization Rehabilitation Competency Framework

TANG Letian1, LIU Yushu1, YANG Yaru2, CUI Liangbo1, XIAO Xiaofei1()   

  1. 1. School of Special Education and Rehabilitation, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, Shandong 264003, China
    2. College of Physical Education and Health, East China Normal University, Shanghai 200241, China
  • Received:2024-04-15 Published:2024-05-25 Online:2024-06-12
  • Contact: XIAO Xiaofei, E-mail: xxf1013@126.com
  • Supported by:
    Research Project of China Disabled Persons' Federation on Assistive Technology(2023CDPFAT-26);Course Reform of Shandong Provincial Education Department(M2022203);Course Reform of Shandong Provincial Education Department(Z2023323);Course Reform Fund of Binzhou Medical University(JYKTZ202302);Course Reform Fund of Binzhou Medical University(JYKTZD202211)

Abstract:

Objective To cultivate competent rehabilitation assistive technology workers and systematically develop the undergraduate curriculum courses of assistive technology using World Health Organization Rehabilitation Competency Framework (RCF) and International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF).

Methods The competence of assistive technology workers was discussed based on the ICF, RCF and the service needs of modern assistive devices and technology, and the undergraduate curriculum courses of rehabilitation assistive technology were developed referring to the national vocational competence standards.

Results Referring to the national vocational competence standards, the entry-level competence of assistive technology workers was developed based on ICF and RCF. The objectives of undergraduate education were set. Moreover, the undergraduate curriculum courses and core course of assistive technology were developed.

Conclusion The undergraduate curriculum courses of assistive technology are developed using ICF and RCF. This will help improve the quantity and competency of rehabilitation assistive technology workers and increase the access for people with disabilities to obtain assistive technology.

Key words: assistive technology, curriculum, rehabilitation competency framework, vocational competence standards

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