Initiative Title | Assistive Technology Practitioner Certifcation Course |
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Submitted in Previous Year(s) | 2006/2008 |
Critical Information, Notes, Justification, Rationale | The SUNY Orange OTA Program will develop an accredited certificate program offering advanced certification as an Assistive Technology Practitioner (ATP). The ATP Program will be available to service providers (e.g. OT and PT Practitioners with AAS or higher degrees) who are involved in analysis of a consumer’s needs and training in the use of a particular device.* *An assistive technology device is any item piece of equipment or product system that is used to increase or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities. Include job accommodations, computer access, vehicle modification, public transportation, augmentative/alternative communications, environmental controls, positioning devices, seating and mobility, sensory aids and learning accommodations. |
Consequences of this initiative not being funded | Not addressing an evolving and essential training program that is highly sought after by many OT and PT practitioners. |
Department Goals | |
Programs | AAS OTA |
Locations | |
Estimated Completion Date | 01/27/2012 |
Will this initiative span multiple budget years? | No |
Importance | Low |
Funding Source | Request for Prioritization |
Created | 06/17/2013 5:04 pm |
Updated | 06/17/2013 5:04 pm |
Goal | How will the initiative support this institutional goal? |
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Adds an additional educational training leading to certification in a highly sought area of rehabilitation and education. Enhances the College's Mission and Goals. |
Action Step | Responsible Party | Order |
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Coordinate with SUNY Orange Distance Learning Coordinator to offer ATP program courses as part of a Distance Learning program. | ATP Coordinator | 1 |
Hire a part-time coordinator/instructor to develop courses | Department Chair in collaboration with AVP | 2 |
Begin offering Assistive Technology Program courses as distance learning or online options as well as classroom options on Middletown campus. | ATP Coordinator | 3 |
Outcome | Order |
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Increasing professional development certifcate courses to assist therapists in expanding thie job opportunities | 1 |
Method | Description | Other Method | Responsible Party |
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Other | Enter other assessment method | Data collection related to number of participants and their responses | ATP Coordinator & Dept. Chair |
INITIAL YEAR COST: | $27,000.00 |
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RECURRING COST: | $25,000.00 |
Need | Cost (Initial/Recurring) | Supporting Departments | |
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Assistive Technology materials (switches, electronic parts) | $0.00 |
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TOTAL: | $0.00 / $0.00 |
Need | Cost (Initial/Recurring) | Supporting Departments | |
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OTA Lab | $0.00 |
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TOTAL: | $0.00 / $0.00 |
Need | Cost (Initial/Recurring) | Supporting Departments | |
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TOTAL: | $0.00 / $0.00 |
Need | Cost (Initial/Recurring) | Supporting Departments | |
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ATP Coordinator (Part-time) | $25000.00 / 25000.00 (1st year) |
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TOTAL: | $25,000.00 / $25,000.00 |
Need | Cost (Initial/Recurring) | Supporting Departments | |
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TOTAL: | $0.00 / $0.00 |
Need | Cost (Initial/Recurring) | Supporting Departments | |
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Advertising and promoting program | $2000.00 |
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TOTAL: | $2,000.00 / $0.00 |
Need | Cost (Initial/Recurring) | Supporting Departments | |
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TOTAL: | $0.00 / $0.00 |
Date | Department Name | Status | Cost to Date | Funding Source | |
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