Support Individuals in the Use of Assistive Technology

Learning outcomes

1 Understand the range, purpose and effectiveness of assistive technology available to support individuals

1.1 Research the range and purpose of assistive technology that is available to support individuals in own area of work

1.2 Investigate the effectiveness of the most commonly used assistive technology in own area of work

1.3 Explain how assistive technology can have a positive impact on the wellbeing and quality of life of individuals

2 Be able to support the selection of assistive technology with individuals

2.1 Explain own role and the roles of others in the provision of assistive technology for individuals

2.2 Support an individual to access specialist information and support about assistive technology

2.3 Support an individual to express needs, preferences and desired outcomes in relation to the use of assistive technology

2.4 Support an individual to select assistive technology to meet their needs and preferences

3 Be able to support the use of assistive technology aids with an individual

3.1 Prepare the environment to support the use of assistive technology with an individual

3.2 Support the use of assistive technology following instructions or guidelines within boundaries of own role

3.3 Record the use of assistive technology following procedures or agreed ways of working

3.4 Explain when and to whom referrals for maintenance or repair would be made

4 Be able to evaluate the effectiveness of the use of assistive technology to meet identified outcomes

4.1 Review the effectiveness of assistive technology against identified outcomes with individuals and/or others

4.2 Provide feedback to others on the use of assistive technology

4.3 Revise plans to use assistive technology to achieve identified outcomes with individuals and/or others

4.4 Evaluate own practice in using assistive technology to meet identified outcomes

4.5 Adapt own practice to support the needs of the individual