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Incorporating Low Vision Rehabilitation into Occupational Therapy
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| WHEN: Friday, September 23, 2011, 9am-4pm |
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| WHERE: The Jewish Guild for the Blind, 15 West 65th St., NY, NY 10023 Get directions |
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| DESCRIPTION: A day-long workshop to provide a comprehensive overview of vision assessment techniques and low vision devices and techniques. Participants will take part in a hands-on application of common vision assessment techniques and tools, and learn to use commonly prescribed low vision devices. OTs will receive .6 AOTA continuing education units for their participation.* |
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DESCRIPTION:
- Become familiar with common optical devices and how they are applied to everyday tasks such as reading, writing, and seeing details at a distance.
- Interpret an OD/MD report or vision diagnosis.
- Review and practice basic vision assessments that can be performed by the OT, to measure eye dominance, acuity, contrast sensitivity, visual field, scotomas, reading and writing performance.
- Interpret vision assessment results and apply the results to patient goal-setting and visual skills training.
- Discuss interventions that incorporate low vision devices and techniques into activities of daily living.
- Discuss goal writing and documentation to adequately capture vision loss and function for insurance coverage and reimbursement.
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| FACULTY: Occupational Therapist, Optometrist |
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| INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Each participant will receive a packet of resource materials that support and enhance the training provided. |
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| REGISTRATION: |
| The fee for this workshop is $125 for each participant, $95 for AOTA members. Please contact us to inquire about group rates. |
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If you are paying by credit card, please fill out this registration form fax it to the number provided on the form. You also may choose to print and mail it to the address provided on the form.  Adobe Reader is required. |
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| If you are paying by check or purchase order, please fill out this registration form and mail it to the address provided on the form or email to sightcare@jgb.org. Adobe Reader is required. |
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| Registration closes Monday September 19, 2011. Space may be limited. Lunch and all training materials will be provided. |
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| For more information or to request a registration form: Call 800-539-4845 or email sightcare@jgb.org. |
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| *The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA. |
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