Course Syllabus:
Course Title: Aging in Place- Part II
Number of Classroom Hours: 1;
1 PDH
Method of Presentation: Online
Course
Intended Target Group:
Professional Engineers
Provider Information:
Business Name: Infinity LC DBA, On-Line-Classes.com
Contact: Meredith Ross, Steve Terepka
Business
Address:
Phone Number: 888-405-7849
Email: Contact.OnLineClasses@gmail.com
Provider
Numbers:
Course Description:
This course is designed to provide Professional Engineers
with a thorough understanding of accessibility guidelines as outlined by State
and Federal Codes, to aid in designing and retrofitting homes to “age in
place”; a recent trend of elderly home-owners to remain in their homes rather
than moving to adult-care facilities.
The design and retrofit techniques described encompass Universal Design concepts
to create usable spaces for all users.
Part II of the course covers requirements for bathroom design in terms
of spatial requirements and fixture use, widening doors and selecting door
hardware, flooring, lighting, showers and tubs, storage, and grab bar use and
specifications; Kitchen design in terms of spatial requirements and fixture
use, innovative products and designs, countertops and appliances, lighting
& outlet placement; and discusses market trends and specialized training
certifications to capitalize on the growing demand for Aging in Place
solutions.
Course
Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for this
course.
Course Learning
Objectives:
1.
To
help engineers visualize specific areas of the house that requires special detailing
to accommodate aging in place, including the kitchen, bathroom and storage
areas.
2.
To
obtain a basic understanding of the various types of improvements that can be
made in those areas through the application of Universal Design principles,
that make those spaces more livable for the elderly or handicapped homeowner,
3.
To
make engineers aware of the potential marketability of Aging
in Place or Universally designed homes and professional training for Aging in
Place.
Course Outline:
Section 1- Bathroom
Design- details the
spaces and accessibility requirements for bathroom design in terms of fixture
use and placement, doorways and door hardware, flooring, lighting, showers and
tub design, storage areas and reach limitations for wheelchair-bound users, grab
bar use and specifications, and sink design.
Learning Exercise 1
Section 2- Kitchen
Design- details the
spaces and accessibility requirements for kitchen design in terms of universal
design dimensions, countertop considerations including height, depth & continuity, edge
treatment & surface treatment, cabinet & storage recommendations
including hardware, function, layout & design, heights, & specialty
products, sink area
improvements including reduced depth, wheelchair access, & specific
hardware, Improving the use of appliances such as the oven and range,
microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator, and washer/dryer, and lighting
considerations including the placement of outlets & switches.
Learning Exercise 2
Section 3- Market
Trends- expands on the growing
demand for Aging in Place considerations, describes specific training initiatives available, outlines the various advantages of embracing a new market, and the role of design &
construction professionals in providing for it.
Learning Exercise 3
Course Timeline:
This is 1 hour course with the following approximate time
line:
·
Section 1- Bathroom Design 35
Minutes
·
Section 2- Kitchen
Design 22 Minutes
·
Section 3- Market Trends 8 Minutes
Total: 65 Minutes
+
Est. 4 Minutes per Quiz:
12 Minutes
Total Est.
Time: 77 Minutes
Method of
Presentation: This is an online course, which uses
narrated and animated PowerPoint Presentations that have been converted to Flash for web delivery.
Evaluation Method:
Licensees will be evaluated on their comprehension of the
material covered by administering three (3) brief learning exercises, interspersed
throughout the course, upon which successful completion of each is required before advancement to the next
section is allowed or course credit is earned.
If the licensing board requires the licensee to pass a final
examination, course credit will not be earned until the final exam has been
completed to the required proficiency level.
Instructor Qualifications:
Instructor: Rebecca
Boucher
·
4-year
College Degree & Relevant Work Experience
(Resume available upon request)
Future Instructors: Any and all future instructors for this course will be
qualified by the following criteria:
·
4-year
College Degree in related field of study
Instructor Bio:
Becky
has worked as an Interior Designer/Custom Kitchen and bath designer for the
last 25 years. She has a Bachelor of
Science degree in Interior Design from