OT 6335 - Low Vision Rehab for OT I: Foundations of Rehabilitation

This course introduces the occupational therapy student to vision rehabilitation and establishes the foundation for future courses within the certificate program. Foundational concepts of vision rehabilitation include an exploration of vision rehabilitation within and outside of medical setting, including the following topics: history of vision rehabilitation, interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary clinical practice models, policy, regulatory and certification issues, and professionals providing the services. This course also introduces psychosocial issues, such as depression and visual hallucinations as well as the conditions causing low vision. Evaluation principles of clients with low vision will be introduced, allowing the therapist to quantify vision loss and visual skills, while considering client factors, performance skills and patterns, context and environment, and activity demands.

Credits: 4 hours

Restrictions Restricted to Interdisciplinary Health Services: Occupational Therapy major, Graduate Certificate Program in Low Vision Rehabilitation for OT, and Master of Science in Occupational Therapy.
Notes: Open to graduate students only.