| KNOWLEDGE AND REQUIRED TRAINING: At a minimum, the person occupying this position should have the educational background, professional or personal experience, or a combination thereof to provide comprehensive Assistive Technology Services and who: 1. Has knowledge of anatomy, physiology, disabling conditions, and disease processes relevant to the technical aspects of the assistive technology and services that they represent or provide; and 2 Regularly engages in self-guided study and attend courses, seminars, trade shows, and other continuing education activities, with at least 10 hours per year of such activities. Such degrees, fields of study, and work experience may include without limitation: Audiology, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology, Information Technology, Rehabilitation Engineering, Biomedical Science, Rehabilitation Counseling, Social Services, Orientation & Mobility, Teacher of the Visually Impaired, or Special Education. An Assistive Technology Certificate from an accredited university program or a third-party credentialing agency is strongly preferred. This includes certifications such as ATP or CATIS. |