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Biomechanics and Assistive Technology DBEBAT617

Nominal duration: 48 hours total time commitment

This time commitment includes the structured activities,

preparation reading, and attendance at each webinar,
completing exercises, practical assessments and proctored
assessments.
MODULE DETAILS
It is also expected that students spend additional time on
  readings, personal study, independent research and learning,
practicing on remote labs and required software and working
on any projects and assignments.

This module covers the basic principles of assistive technology

and biomechanics, biomechanical applications, hardware and
software used in assistive technology, and current and future
trends.

The purpose of the module is for participants to develop a

basic understanding of biomechanics for application to the
MODULE PURPOSE
assessment of forces and their effects on the musculoskeletal
system under static and dynamic conditions.

MODIFICATION HISTORY Ver 2.0

Modules that must be delivered and assessed before this

module:

Embedded Microcontrollers DBEEMC606

PREREQUISITE AND/OR
Anatomy and Physiology for Engineering DBEAPE610
CO-REQUISITE MODULES
Biomedical Instrumentation – Diagnosis and Treatment
 
 DBEBMI615

Modules that must be delivered concurrently with this module:

N/A

On successful completion of this module students will be able

to:

1.    Outline the basic principles of assistive technology and

SUMMARY OF LEARNING biomechanics
OUTCOMES 2.    Explain common applications of biomechanics
  3.    Explain the application of hardware and software in
assistive technology

4.    Outline examples of current and future developments in

assistive technology

LEARNING OUTCOMES ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

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Learning outcomes specify what

Assessment criteria provide the criteria by which achievement
students will be able to do as a
of the learning outcomes will be judged.
result of the learning.

Explain the salient aspects of assistive technologies

1.1
in biomedical engineering

Outline the basic principles

1 of assistive technology and 1.2 Outline the basic attributes of biomechanics
biomechanics

Outline basic principles of ergonomics and

1.3
kinesiology as applied to the musculoskeletal system

Outline the application of biomechanics with specific

reference to:

(a) Clinical and gait analysis

Explain common applications (b) Cardiovascular dynamics
2 2.1
of biomechanics
(c) Mathematical modelling of joints

(d) Rehabilitation biomechanics

(e) Strength and conditioning

Outline common software tools available for assistive

3.1
Explain the application of purposes
3 hardware and software in
assistive technology Outline common the hardware available for assistive
3.2
purposes

Identify and explain current assistive technologies in:

(a) Personal emergency response

4.1
Outline examples of current (b) Sports
4 and future developments in
(c) Orthotics
assistive technology

Outline at least two future trends in assistive

4.2
technology

DELIVERY MODE
Online and/or face-to-face
 

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METHODS OF ASSESSMENT

Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid,

sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered
through a variety of ways including direct observation,
supervisor's reports, project work, structured assessments,
samples and questioning. This will include short answer
questions on the knowledge content, the use of remote and
virtual labs, and writing tasks to apply the learning to
academic tasks.

CONDITIONS OF ASSESSMENT

Assessor Requirements:

Assessors must satisfy the assessor requirements in the

standards for registered training organisation (RTOs) current at
the time of assessment.

Assessors must also hold a tertiary qualification in engineering

or related field.

The RTO must also ensure that trainers and assessors keep
their industry knowledge up to date through ongoing
ASSESSMENT STRATEGY professional development.

Assessment Conditions:

Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy

and numeracy skills beyond those required in this module. The
candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials
and documentation required.

The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant

workplace procedures, product and manufacturing
specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference
materials.

Assessments may be open book assessment and may be

completed off campus. Invigilation software will be used for
some assessments to ensure authenticity of work completed.

Model answers must be provided for all knowledge-based

assessments to ensure reliability of assessment judgements
when marking is undertaken by different assessors.

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Software/Hardware Used
Software

• MATLAB

Hardware

•  N/A

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