Curriculum
The ATACP meets the 100 hour requirement for a certificate in Assistive Technology Applications with 10 CEUs from California State University, Northridge's Tseng College and the Center on Disabilities.
The course work is delivered in combination of online and in-person modules. The online instruction and final project must be completed within 90 days after the in-person training. The program is offered in a blended format, meaning part is online and the other in-person (both components are required). The 100 hour program is consists of 76 hours online plus 16 hours in-person and an 8 hour final project.
*Module is taught online ** Module is taught at the in-person training
| MODULE | NAME | HOURS | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATACP 1.0* | Introduction to Assistive Technology | 3 hours | This introductory module will cover the potential of assistive technology to enhance the lives of persons with disabilities. |
| ATACP 2.0* | Guiding the Process | 9 hours | This course module addresses assistive technology solutions utilizing an inclusive and collaborative team. |
| ATACP 3.0* | Leading the Process | 13 hours | Leadership within this field has a tremendous impact on many aspects of AT including service delivery, device production, universal design, etc. This module will discuss challenges and identify leadership styles and traits necessary to procure AT |
| ATACP 4.0* | AT Funding and Policy Issues | 9 hours | Funding, Legislation and Policy issues are critical in obtaining assistive technology devices and services. |
| ATACP 5.0* | AT Applications & Case Studies | 39 hours | Participants will discover through case studies how assistive technology can be applied to support a person with a disability reach their individual goal(s). A wide range of practical applications and a broad scope of assistive technology will be addressed. |
| ATACP 6.0* | A Focus on AT in Specialized Areas | 3 hours | Assistive Technology is a very unique field, covering many aspects of a person’s life which include accommodation, environment, disability, goals, age, etc. This module will focus on specific areas of assistive technology and elaborate on individual features of technology, applications, and resources to gain further knowledge. |
| ATACP 7.0** | Future Trends in AT | 4 hours | The field of assistive technology is ever-changing. This module will discuss new areas of emphasis and growing trends in the field. |
| ATACP 8.0** | AT Assessment | 4 hours | Assistive Technology recommendations are best when they meet the needs of the individual requiring AT and address the outcomes desired. This module focuses on the AT assessment process in order to effectively identify an appropriate action plan. |
| ATACP 9.0** | AT Devices | 8 hours | This module will guide the participant through various assistive technologies that address various needs and populations. |
| ATACP 10.0* | ATACP Final Project | 8 hours | A practical independent or group project/action plan is required in order to earn the certificate. Participants are encouraged to develop a project/action plan to meet the needs of an individual with a disability and/or their organization. Project/action plan will be developed and approved in consultation with an ATACP Trainer and other ATACP faculty. |