OVERVIEW

#7220 Vision Rehabilitation Two part series is organized by MotivationsCEU.

Description:
PART 1:
The purpose of this course is to describe homonymous hemianopsia (HH) and visual field cut, discuss diagnoses that can cause a visual field cut, review quick screening tools, and review intervention strategies to maximize occupational performance despite homonymous hemianopsia.

Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to:

Adequately define homonymous hemianopsia and other visual field cuts.
Understand the latest research regarding HH and visual field cut.
Provide evidence on the most effective assessment tools for HH and visual field cut.
Discuss treatment methods for visual field deficits to maximize a client’s occupational performance.

PART 2:
The purpose of this course is to discuss neurologic related vision conditions in Occupational Therapy.
Topics include central retinal artery occlusion, optic neuritis, cranial nerve injuries that impact vision, and visual inattention/neglect. In this introductory course therapy practitioners will be instructed on each diagnosis and how it impacts engagement in occupations. Practitioners will also gain knowledge on selecting appropriate assessments/screening tools within their scope of practice and how to design interventions to promote independence with daily tasks.

Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to:

Gain understanding of the role of the retina, macula, and fovea
2Discuss common neurologic eye conditions and how they affect vision
Learn quick (5-10 minute) screening and assessment methods for eye conditions within the occupational therapists (OT) scope of practice
Discuss intervention methods for vision impairments effecting ADL and IADL within the OT scope of practice
5Discuss case study examples

ACCREDITATION & CREDITS

This is a 5-hour course equivalent to 5 CEU’s or 0.5 CEUs offered as a live webinar or self-study.

PT CEU’s: Motivations Inc is an approved provider of Physical Therapy continuing education by these professional bodies: Texas Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association, ILDPR- Illinois Department of Professional Regulation Approved PT CE Sponsor, NY- New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions. Physical Therapy Board of California. Approved by Arkansas State Board of Physical Therapy. Many state boards recognize these for pre-approval purposes. Contact us if you would like verification a state.

Motivations Inc. is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID#10702 (#7213) and #02939 for (#7221). This Distance Learning-Interactive or Distance Learning-Independent activity is offered at 0.5 CEUs, Intermediate Level, Occupational Therapy Service Delivery/Foundational Knowledge. The assignment of AOTA CEU’s does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA

5 Hours

0.5 CEUs

TARGET AUDIENCE

Neurologists

SPECIALITIES

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY

Cancellation Policy: Motivations, Inc. reserves the right to discontinue or reschedule a course from our listing of options. Should you have already registered, you will receive a full refund. Participants may receive a full refund when requesting cancellation 24 hours prior to the the webinar. After that time, a credit for a future Motivations event may be awarded.

Course Transfers:
Registrants may transfer to another course at any time without penalty.