Completed from United Kingdom
I took this course hoping to brush up on the basics, and it definitely delivered. The casual tone of the lectures made the complex stuff about environmental assessments feel easy to grasp. I walked away knowing how to program a basic eye‑gaze system and how to train a client in its daily use – something I actually tried out with a client last week and saw immediate improvement. The PDF handouts were spot‑on, though I wish there were a few more case studies. Still, a solid course that helped me hit my learning targets.
The "Prescribing and Training of Assistive Technology" course delivered exactly what I needed to meet my professional development goals. The modules on functional needs assessments and device selection gave me a clear framework that I immediately applied at my clinic, resulting in a 30% increase in successful equipment placements. I especially appreciated the hands‑on video demonstrations of switch‑access setups and the downloadable checklists, which are now part of my standard workflow. Overall, the course material was current, well‑structured, and the instructor’s feedback was prompt and insightful – a truly rewarding learning experience.
Wow! This course was exactly what I needed to boost my confidence in prescribing assistive tech. The enthusiastic teaching style kept me motivated, and the practical labs where we built a low‑cost communication board were fantastic. I now feel comfortable conducting a full‑scale needs analysis and can confidently recommend tablet‑based apps for literacy support. The course materials – especially the interactive quizzes and real‑world scenario videos – were top‑notch and directly applicable to my work in a rural school. I'm thrilled with the knowledge I gained and will definitely recommend it to colleagues.
The course provided a detailed, step‑by‑step approach to both prescribing and training assistive technology, which aligned perfectly with my goal of expanding services at our community health centre. In particular, the module on customizing wheelchair controls gave me concrete skills I used to develop a personalized training plan for a client with limited hand function. The reading list was comprehensive, and the supplementary webinars on emerging technologies were highly relevant. While the pacing was a bit fast in the later weeks, the overall quality of the content and the instructor’s expertise made the learning experience very satisfying.
