Vision in Neurorehabilitation for Occupational Therapist (OT) / Physical Therapist (PT)
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22.5 Contact Hours ...OVERVIEW
Vision in Neurorehabilitation for Occupational Therapist (OT) / Physical Therapist (PT) is organized by Shirley Ryan AbilityLab (SRALab).
Dates:
January 21 to March 25, 2025
Description:
This on-demand course offers a comprehensive exploration of how visual and perceptual impairments can profoundly impact an individual's daily routines and their ability to engage in designated roles. Visual impairments can limit progression across different levels of care and various types of activities (e.g. reading, mobility and self-care). This course aims to familiarize participants with prevalent visual-perceptual impairments that often constrain the performance of patients coping with visual challenges stemming from neurological injury or illness. Participants will not only revisit key anatomical features but will also delve into the fundamental components of a comprehensive vision assessment. This assessment encompasses critical aspects like visual acuity, ocular motor control, ocular alignment, visual fields and spatial neglect. These concepts are organized in a simple framework that supports effective interpretation of a visual assessment and clinical decision-making to develop of a plan of care. Instructors will provide insights into adaptable assessment approaches tailored to individuals facing cognitive or communication impairments.
Learners Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Identify key anatomical features of the visual system and common visual-perceptual deficits associated with neurologic diagnoses
- Select appropriate components of a comprehensive vision assessment using the framework introduced during course (visual acuity impairments, ocular motor changes, visual field loss and spatial neglect)
- Critically assess and interpret findings from a visual assessment in the context of case examples
- Prioritize interventions to address performance breakdowns related to common visual perceptual deficits observed in neurologic patients
- Identify symptoms or other contributing factors that may influence performance during a visual assessment with neurologic patients
ACCREDITATION & CREDITS
Continuing Education Credit
Occupational Therapy:
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. This distance learning independent course is offered at 22.5 Contact Hours, 2.25 CEU [intermediate level, Foundational knowledge/ OT Service Delivery]. AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.
Physical Therapy:
This on-demand course has been approved by the Illinois Physical Therapy Board for 22.5 Contact Hours. (22.5 hours self-study).
The Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is recognized by California and the New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider of physical therapy and physical therapist assistant continuing education for 22.5 Contact Hours
Many states accept continuing education contact hours recognized in other states, enabling professionals to use these hours to meet their licensing or certification requirements. Please consult your state regulations to see if this meets CEU requirements for your license.
TARGET AUDIENCE
NeurologyPhysical TherapistsOccupational TherapistsOccupational Therapy AssistantsPhysical Therapy AssistantsSPECIALITIES
NeuroscienceNeurologyOccupational TherapyPhysical Therapy
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