Elements and Performance Criteria
- Determine the client's communication aid requirements using a Therapist's prescription
- Using the Therapist's prescription confirm that all required information has been provided
- Discuss requirements with client and where possible the relevant health professional
- Ensure familiarity with software setups for commonly used assistive technology systems
- Ensure familiarity with hardware/firmware setups for commonly used assistive technology
- Select communication aid
- Use approved selection criteria to select communication aid
- Manufacture and/or modify communication aid to meet client requirements
- Assess communication aid for operational competency
- Document specifications for modification, installation and maintenance in accordance with organisation policies and procedures
- Install communication aid
- Select appropriate materials and/or components for the installation and/or modification of the communication aid
- Install communication aidusing hand tools and/or machinery in accordance with occupational health and safety requirements, relevant standards and manufacturers' specifications.
- Arrange to trial the communication aid with the client in accordance with organisation policies and procedures
- Program the communication aid to client's requirements in consultation with therapist and according to manufacturer's instructions
- Mount the aid using appropriate supports.
- Provide power supply adaptations
- Give client clear and precise information about proper use, maintenance and function of the device and/or its modifications
- Maintain communication devices