ERGOB2100 Accessibility, Adaption and Technology Course description

Language of instruction: Norwegian

Computed tomography (CT) provides great opportunities for accurate and detailed diagnosis, and the number of CT examinations has increased in recent years. It is important for radiographers to have a high level of expertise on CT. The course covers knowledge of radiation protection, dose reduction techniques, patient care, sectional anatomy and image analysis.

The student must have been admitted to the study programme.

After completing the course, the student is expected to have achieved the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge

The student is capable of

• describing universal design and adaptation of environment
• explaining how technology and aids can promote people’s occupation and participation
• describing different arenas such as home, school and workplace, and explain the connection between functional impairment, disability and participation

Skills

The student is capable of

• applying relevant knowledge about adaption of the city environment to promote independence, health and quality of life
• using relevant legislation, research and user experience to explain how the design of the surrounding environment influences occupation and participation
• justifying and communicating the need for physical and cognitive aids and adaptation of different arenas such as the home, school and workplace
• guiding people in testing, adaptation, training and follow-up in the use of aids and welfare technology
• reflecting on the benefits and challenges of using welfare technology

General competence

The student is capable of

• exchanging points of view and cooperating with others on the development of welfare technology and its use
• using activity analyses and adapting physical surroundings to promote inclusion, coping and participation in play, learning, work and recreation

Work and teaching methods include lectures, seminars, skills training, report-writing and self-study. In seminars, the students work in groups. This course uses digital learning resources in the form of video lectures, digital tests and exercises.

The following must have been approved before the student can take the exam:  

• a minimum attendance of 90 % at scheduled seminars and skills training sessions 
• skills report in groups of up to six students. Scope: 600 words
• individual multiple choice test in accordance with set criteria

Supervised individual written exam, combination of multiple choice and free text assignments, 3 hours 

No aids permitted 

Grade scale A-F 

All answers are assessed by one examiner. An external examiner is used regularly, at a minimum of every third completion of the course. When selecting answers for external evaluation, a minimum of 10 percent of the answers shall be included, with no fewer than 5 answers. The external examiner’s assessment of the selected answers shall benefit all students.