Introduction
What's NEW about Lighthouse Courses?
Everything! Lighthouse International - the worldwide leader in training professionals in low vision care and vision rehabilitation - has taken a fresh look at the needs of today's professionals and revamped its offerings to bring you new topics in new ways. This gives you the opportunity to learn what you need, when you need it.
We all know that low vision is an urgent and growing public health issue that is impacting everyone's practice. We've worked hard to ensure that you'll find something in our 2008 course offerings to help you enhance your services and meet patients' needs - no matter what your specialty or area of practice.
Why Choose Lighthouse Courses?
Lighthouse International now offers the most extensive, multi-disciplinary continuing education program available in the field, including new face-to-face courses; clinical opportunities; self-paced, accessible online offerings and timely webinars. Additionally, practice management consultations are available to help you integrate this important specialty into your practice.
Lighthouse courses are accredited by a wide range of organizations including the Council on Optometric Practitioner Education (COPE), the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals (ACVREP), the Joint Commission on Allied Health Professionals in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO) and the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of The New York Eye & Ear Infirmary and Lighthouse International.
Lighthouse courses are taught by recognized leaders in the field who share their state-of-the-art information with you. Courses range from introductory to advanced level programs, catering to the full range of professionals. With a unique online and mentored training program for paraprofessionals, and customized workshops for staff, Lighthouse International is THE source to turn to for high-quality, practical continuing education in low vision rehabilitation.
More Ways to Learn
We realize that it is difficult for you to take time away from your busy practice to build your skills in low vision care and vision rehabilitation. That's why in 2008 we are providing more ways to learn than ever before. In addition to our world-renown face-to-face courses at Lighthouse headquarters in New York City, we now also offer "on demand" online courses and webinars designed to make it easy for you to take Lighthouse courses without leaving home!
New Faculty, New Topics
In addition to Lighthouse International's eminent in-house faculty, this year's instructors include internationally-recognized, experienced clinicians from the low vision and vision rehabilitation fields. Instructors have been chosen for their expertise and up-to-the-minute knowledge of the service delivery issues that are important to you. This distinguished faculty can help you to save time and money as you apply their tips and pointers to your practice.
Detailed Take-home Materials
Customized course binders, sample forms, informative booklets, catalogs and national/
international resources are yours to take home from face-to-face Lighthouse courses and seminars. Text of online lessons may be downloaded by registered students and webinars feature handy resource recommendations.
Beyond the Classroom...Ongoing Support for Alumni
Your relationship with the Lighthouse doesn't end with your course.
- We can connect you to the expertise and tools you need as quickly as possible, including answering your ongoing questions about patient management, optical products, testing and prescribing;
- Lighthouse Advocacy efforts can keep you up to date on issues affecting your patients and your practice;
- Workshops held at your facility can acquaint staff with important issues about vision loss and vision rehabilitation, and can be tailored to suit your organization's needs.
What if You Know that You're not Going to Provide Low Vision Care in Your Practice?
No problem. Lighthouse International can still help you learn what's out there for your patients so that you can make sound recommendations and referrals. Stay informed of the latest devices and trends without having to devote a long time to training. But, if you have decided that you want to add this specialty to your practice - or to enhance the low vision services you already offer - Lighthouse courses will give you the most practical, time-tested approaches you can find. Whether you want to devote a brief time to learning what's available for patients or dedicate more of your time to becoming ready to offer low vision care yourself, Lighthouse International has a course for you.
Ask Us About Courses in Other Countries
Lighthouse International works with organizations in other countries such as India, the Czech Republic, Mexico, the Dominican Republic and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to build capacity and enhance the availability of low vision care and vision rehabilitation services.
E-mail education@lighthouse.org
Call (212) 821-9470 - (800) 829-0500 - Fax (212) 821-9705
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