OT 6635 - Low Vision Rehabilitation for OT IV: Theory and Practice

This capstone course allows an opportunity for students to integrate vision rehabilitation knowledge, occupational therapy (OT) clinical reasoning skills, professional behaviors and attitudes, advocacy, policy and OT ethics. Students will work closely with their mentor/advisor to design a project to demonstrate understanding of occupational therapy concepts as they relate to vision rehabilitation and the ability to lead and practice at the highest level of professional practice. Students will complete activities leading them toward certification as a low vision therapist (LVT) or an American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) specialty certification in low vision.

Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: OT 6535

Credits: 3 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.