ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY METHODS B
ORT3MMB
Not currently offered
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students apply the principles of Orientation and Mobility to problems encountered in providing rehabilitation programs for people who are blind or vision impaired, examining effective teaching and rehabilitation approaches. Content includes: design and instruction techniques for the delivery of compensatory sensory enhancement programs (including the application of optical, non-optical and electronic aids); evaluation of client performance; principles of service delivery; advanced travel skills. At the completion of the subject, students will be able to conduct a behavioural assessment in a variety of environments; select, design, organise and evaluate appropriate training programs for a range of clients.
Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Kerry Fitzmaurice
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: none
Co-requisites: ORT3MMA, ORT3TMA
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Cognitive Learning Theory and Cane Travel Instructions:A new paradign | Prescribed | Mettler, R. | NEBRASKA COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED (2ND ED) |
| Readings | Orientation and Mobility Methods:Techniques for Independent Travel | Prescribed | Deverell, L., Taylor, S. & Prentice, J. | GUIDE DOGS VISTORIA |