Which of the following is one of the three primary sub-areas of Rehabilitation Engineering?

• A. Assessment technology, assistive technology, and training technology.
• B. Medical technology, diagnostic technology, and therapeutic technology.
• C. Rehabilitation medicine, psychology, and engineering.
• D. Orthotics, prosthetics, and therapy.

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is recognizing the three primary sub-areas of Rehabilitation Engineering: assessment technology, assistive technology, and training technology. This trio defines how engineers contribute to rehabilitation: assessment technology involves tools and methods to evaluate a person’s needs and capabilities so solutions can be targeted effectively. Assistive technology covers devices, systems, and software that enable or enhance function in daily life, work, or communication. Training technology focuses on tools and methods that help people learn to use those devices and regain or improve skills.

This option matches that three-part framework exactly. The other choices mix broader fields or omit one of the three sub-areas, so they don’t align with the established division within Rehabilitation Engineering.