Instructor
Stephen G. Whittaker, PhD, OT, CLVT, SCLV
Low Vision Specialist
Note: Please complete the first, second and third courses in this series, An Introduction to Low Vision Rehabilitation: Screening for Visual Disability and, Evaluation and initial interventions for central vision loss and Occupational Therapy Assessment and Intervention for Vision Loss and Neurological disorders before beginning this fourth course if you are working toward your micro credential.
Course 4 describes a critical view of current service delivery for advanced low vision rehabilitation in the USA , including a vision of the future that includes Occupational Therapists working with other professionals.
Topic Outline
Definitions of visual impairment
History of low vision and blindness rehabilitation
Typical practice settings
Expected outcomes (Two cases)
What interventions are with advanced low vision rehabilitation treatments?
How to further your education in managing visual disability.
Audience: Occupational Therapy Practitioners (OT/OTA)
Content area: Evaluation: OT Process
Educational level: Intermediate -should have general knowledge of topic area
This course is part of a 4 course series that culminates in an AOTA Micro credential in Low Vision First Response. Please complete each course in sequence starting with An Introduction to Low Vision Screening. When all identified courses are completed, please request the digital badge through the store to let others know of your accomplishment.
These courses are provided at NO ADDITIONAL COST for AOTA + members. Basic members and nonmembers pay a low fee.
Courses Required for Microcredential (courses can be taken out of sequence and #1 can be a stand alone screening course):
Essentials course
1)Low vision assessment in occupational therapy
2)The impact of low vision on child development
3)The Impact of Visual Dysfunction on IADLs Including Driving and Community Mobility
Microcredential courses
4)An Introduction to Low Vision Screening (must be taken fist)
5)Evaluation and Initial Interventions for Central Vision Loss
6)Beyond the First Response: Low Vision Service Delivery
7)Occupational Therapy Assessment and Intervention for Vision Loss and Neurological Disorders