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Low Vision Strategies for Everyday Application (2024)

Presented by Marlene Snow, MS, OTR/L, SCLV

Low Vision Strategies for Everyday Application (2024)

Details

event June 5, 2024 EDT
access_time 7:00 pm–9:10 pm EDT
group
  • For PTs/PTAs, Introductory
  • For OTs/OTAs, Introductory
  • For ATs, Essential
  • For SLPs, Introductory
  • For Nurses, Introductory
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Low Vision Strategies for Everyday Application (2024)

Description

Regardless of the setting in which you practice, it is highly likely that you will encounter patients with varying degrees of visual impairments. Unfortunately, the training most therapists receive often does not adequately prepare them to provide effective treatment to individuals experiencing vision
loss.

This webinar was created specifically to equip therapists with the necessary knowledge and skills to better understand the common causes of visual impairments and implement appropriate therapeutic techniques confidently and competently. Participating in this webinar will give you the valuable information you need to design appropriate and effective therapy sessions for patients with visual impairments, ensuring they receive the most comprehensive care possible.

Instructor

Marlene Snow, MS, OTR/L, SCLV

Marlene graduated from the University of Oklahoma in 1996 with a bachelor of science degree in occupational therapy. She began working in the low vision field in 2007 and has worked in various settings, including university practice, nonprofit, and now private practice.…

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Disclaimer

Financial: Marlene Snow receives compensation from MedBridge for this course. There is no financial interest beyond the production of this course.


 Non-Financial: Marlene Snow has no competing non-financial interests or relationships with regard to the content presented in this course.

Accreditation

Requirements

To receive CEU credit all disciplines must attend the webinar for the full duration, complete the quiz with a minimum score of 70%, and complete the participant survey.

"Live" CEUs

Even if this webinar is accredited for your discipline and location, it may not count as a “Live” CEU. View our list of governing bodies that count our accredited webinars as “Live” CEUs.

"Live" CEUs

Approved Status applies to “Live” requirement for:

PT/PTA

AR, DC, FL, IL, IN, KY, NE, NJ, NC, OK, TN, TX, VA

OT/OTA

DE, FL, KS, NY, TN, AOTA

AT

BOC, FL

SLP

CA, CT, ME, MS, ASHA

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How to Prepare

Learning Objectives

1. Identify the most common eye diseases and how they affect treatment and patient participation in occupations

2. Determine appropriate print size for patient handouts

3. Recognize correct lighting style and placement

4. Identify how to appropriately guide and communicate with visually impaired patients

Agenda

All times in EDT.

7:00 PM–7:30 PM
Chapter 1: Basic Eye Diseases
7:30 PM–8:00 PM
Chapter 2: Communicating With Your Patients
8:00 PM–8:30 PM
Chapter 3: Modifications
8:30 PM–8:40 PM
Break
8:40 PM–9:10 PM
Question and Answer Session

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