Low Vision Rehabilitation: An Introduction for Rehabilitation Professionals

The course is an introductory level course to the field of low vision rehabilitation designed to help participants develop a comprehensive understanding of how low vision can impact the rehabilitation process. Conditions that cause low vision in the older adult population will be reviewed. Participants will explore through an experiential hands-on approach and interactive presentations changes in visual function and how these changes affect activities of daily living. A vision screening battery that allows professionals to identify the most common vision problems will be presented. Low vision principles, technology, adaptive equipment and safe mobility techniques to incorporate in intervention plans will be provided. A review of the referral system and community, state and national resources available for this population will be covered.

Continuing Education Courses for Healthcare Professionals

OT Rehab Solutions offers specialized continuing education courses for healthcare professionals in Tampa Bay, FL, designed to expand your knowledge and expertise in low vision rehabilitation. Our introductory-level course helps participants develop a comprehensive understanding of how low vision can impact the rehabilitation process.

Course Objectives

Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:

Understand the components of a vision screening for clients with low vision.
Describe low vision principles, technology, and adaptive equipment to incorporate into rehabilitation treatment plans.
Demonstrate safe travel methods when assisting a person with low vision.
Adapt community and home environments of persons with low vision to maximize safety and occupational performance.
Understand how to collaborate with eye care specialists and other professionals to design evaluation and intervention strategies better.
Review community and national resources available for persons with low vision.

Course Topics

Review of Eye Diseases and Conditions That Cause Low Vision
Hands-On Approach to Changes in Visual Function and Daily Living
Vision- Screening Battery
Low Vision Principles, Technology, and Adaptive Equipment
Safe Mobility Techniques
Management of Environmental Factors
Referral System and Community Resources

Our comprehensive course highlights safe mobility techniques that empower individuals with low vision to navigate their surroundings confidently. The course reviews low vision principles, technology, and adaptive equipment for seamless integration into rehabilitation treatment plans.

Collaboration is key, and our course emphasizes the importance of working alongside eye care specialists and other professionals. We will provide information about available community, state, and national resources to provide comprehensive support and guidance.

Course Outline/Modules

Day One

8:00 - 8:30 Registration and Coffee/Refreshments
8:30 - 10:10 Introduction / Low Vision Terminology, Causes ( 2.0 contact hours)
10:10 - 10:25 Break
10:25 - 12:05 Low Vision Evaluation vs. Vision Screening (2.0 contact hours)
12:05 - 1:05 Lunch on your own
1:05 - 2:00 Vision Simulators & Vision Screening : Hands-on Experience contact hour)
2:00 – 2:50 Low Vision Principles and Environmental Adaptations to Maximize Safety & Function (1.0 contact hour)
2:50 - 3:05 Break
3:05 - 4:20 Technology, Adaptive Equipment and Techniques (1.5 contact hours)
4:20 - 4:35 Q & A – Conclusion of Day One

Day One Total Contact Hours: 7.5

Day Two

8:30 - 8:45 Registration and Coffee/Refreshments
8:45 - 10:30 Optical Aids (2.0 contact hours)
10:30 - 10:45 Break
10:45 - 11: 35 Case Study – The Person with Diabetes/Diabetic Retinopathy and Low vision (1.0 contact hour)
11:35 - 12:25 Functional mobility do’s and don’ts (1.0 contact hour)
12:30 - 1:30 Lunch on your own
1:30 - 2:20 Reimbursement and Documentation for Low Vision Rehabilitation (1.0 contact hour)
2:20 - 3:10 Resources – Local & National (1.0 contact hour)
3:10-3:30 Q & A / Adjourn

Self-paid online courses are available which would not be subject to particular times.

Day Two Total Contact Hours: 6.0

Total Contact Hours (Day One and Day Two): 13.5

Course Outline

Day One

8:00 - 8:30 Registration and Coffee/Refreshments
8:30 - 10:10 Introduction / Low Vision Terminology, Causes ( 2.0 contact hours)
10:10 - 10:25 Break
10:25 - 12:05 Low Vision Evaluation vs. Vision Screening (2.0 contact hours)
12:05 - 1:05 Lunch on your own
1:05 - 2:00 Vision Simulators & Vision Screening : Hands-on Experience contact hour)
2:00 – 2:50 Low Vision Principles and Environmental Adaptations to Maximize Safety & Function (1.0 contact hour)
2:50 - 3:05 Break
3:05 - 4:20 Technology, Adaptive Equipment and Techniques (1.5 contact hours)
4:20 - 4:35 Q & A – Conclusion of Day One

Day One Total Contact Hours: 7.5

Day Two

8:30 - 8:45 Registration and Coffee/Refreshments
8:45 - 10:30 Optical Aids (2.0 contact hours)
10:30 - 10:45 Break
10:45 - 11: 35 Case Study – The Person with Diabetes/Diabetic Retinopathy and Low vision (1.0 contact hour)
11:35 - 12:25 Functional mobility do’s and don’ts (1.0 contact hour)
12:30 - 1:30 Lunch on your own
1:30 - 2:20 Reimbursement and Documentation for Low Vision Rehabilitation (1.0 contact hour)
2:20 - 3:10 Resources – Local & National (1.0 contact hour)
3:10-3:30 Q & A / Adjourn

Day Two Total Contact Hours: 6.0

Total Contact Hours (Day One and Day Two): 13.5

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Elevate your practice with our specialized continuing education courses for healthcare professionals in. Our courses will expand your skill set to enhance patient outcomes and make a lasting impact. Enroll now to take the next step in advancing your career with OT Rehab Solutions.

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Enroll Today to Unlock the Potential of Low Vision Rehabilitation

Elevate your practice with our specialized continuing education courses for healthcare professionals in Tampa Bay, FL. Our course will expand your skill set to enhance patient outcomes and make a lasting impact. Enroll now to take the next step in advancing your career with OT Rehab Solutions.