About This Course

This MOOC on Rehabilitation Engineering offers a comprehensive introduction to the interdisciplinary field that integrates engineering principles with medical and clinical applications to enhance the lives of individuals with disabilities.  It begins with the fundamentals of rehabilitation engineering and design principles, including materials and total quality management. Learners then explore the design of manual and powered wheelchairs, rehabilitation robotics, and neuro-rehabilitation, which includes topics like brain-computer interfaces and gait analysis. The final module highlights cutting-edge applications of virtual and augmented reality in rehabilitation, including telerehabilitation. Through this course, students gain both theoretical knowledge and practical insights into assistive technologies, empowering them to contribute meaningfully to healthcare innovation. The course includes assignments, project work, and evaluation to ensure a solid grasp of concepts and real-world relevance.