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Description
The primary purpose of this program is to provide knowledge, skills and
opportunities for application of rehabilitation technology (RT) for residents in Physical
Medicine and Rehabilitation. This training program will emphasize: (1) acquisition of
knowledge and skills related to a broad range of RT devices and services; (2) the role
played by the physiatrist on the interdisciplinary RT team; (3) the importance of early
clinical patient exposure to RT; (4) the process for identification and assessment of RTrelated
needs; (5) procedures for planning, coordinating and evaluating the application
of RT services in both clinical and post-discharge settings; and, (6) direct field
experience with the RT service delivery systems in vocational rehabilitation,
independent living and rural/agricultural applications. The program will consist of two
primary components: (1) a series of web-based training modules on RT and the use of
an online, moderated discussion board to be delivered in years 2 and 3 of residency
training; and, (2) a month-long rotation in year 3 of the residency program which will
provide an opportunity for active participation in the planning and delivery of RT
services in vocational, rural/agricultural and other community settings. The participants
in this training program will be second and third year residents in Physical Medicine and
Rehabilitation. The rotation will be carried out in partnership with the RT staff of the
Kentucky Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, Kentucky AgrAbility and the
Interdisciplinary Human Development Institute, University of Kentucky. At the
completion of the training program each scholar will sit for and attain the Assistive
Technology Practitioner (ATP) Certification offered through the Rehabilitation
Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA).
Status | Finished |
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Effective start/end date | 10/1/05 → 9/30/10 |
Funding
- Department of Education: $412,785.00
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