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2019-2020 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

VISN 630 - Introduction to Vision Rehabilitation Therapy

4 Credit(s)

Description:
This course is designed to provide the learner with hands-on instruction, independent learning and laboratory practice in the methodologies and adaptive techniques utilized by the professional Vision Rehabilitation Therapist. This course examines the functional implications of vision loss on primary activities of daily living, with emphasis in basic methodologies of Orientation and Mobility and Vision Rehabilitation Teaching. Exploration of life skills essential to independence will be addressed with consideration to student and adult populations. Weekly lecture content will be enhanced by functional lab activities designed to give the student the opportunity to experience and critically assess the effectiveness of current methodology.

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