Training in Telecare & Assistive Technology
Training in the fields of Assistive Technology and Telecare is currently quite restricted in the UK. The FAST web site contains a good starting point for information on available training courses :
Degree level courses - http://www.fastuk.org/services/degree.php
Accredited courses - http://www.fastuk.org/services/accredited.php
Short courses - http://www.fastuk.org/services/shortcourses.php
Its also worth trying the Disabled Living Foundation, your professional organisation and those of your colleagues to see what courses these have on offer.
Locally in South Yorkshire training in Assistive Technology for care professionals who come across AT and would like to know more is planned by the Barnsley Hospital AT team.
Also Hereward College is intending to provide a blended e-learning version of their City and Guilds Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Users of Assistive Technology (3070) in September 2007.
Tunstall Ltd can provide training for staff of organisations who use their product range in providing Telecare services. Tunstall's online training tool is officially endorsed by the College of Occupational Therapists