Online Courses
All online courses feature helpful online tutorials.
Starting Low Vision Care in Your Practice:What You Need to Know -ON2
Control of Light: Principles that Help in Daily Living Situations -ON8NPR
Flex VRA: Flexible Vision Rehabilitation Assistant Training -ON1PP
ON1PR: Low Vision Management of AMD
Low vision management of the patient with AMD is changing rapidly thanks to new treatments. Is your management up to date? Six engaging and interactive lessons take you through the low vision examination of the patient with AMD, prescribing and patient instruction issues. A review of current treatment and referral options give this course a great, comprehensive approach. Lessons include: The Low Vision Examination: Assessing functional vision in the patient with AMD; Macular Pathology and Low Vision Management; Optics of Low Vision Devices; Prescribing Low Vision Devices for the Patient with AMD; Training AMD Patients in Device Use; Reimbursement and Information Resources.
For: Optometrists and ophthalmologists
Tuition: $350; $385 if COPE credit is required
CE credits: 6 hours (COPE)
Availability: On demand for 90 days from registration
ON2: Starting Low Vision Care in Your Practice: What You Need to Know
Are you thinking about adding low vision care to your practice, but don't know where to begin? How can you know what elements are needed in order to provide state-of-the-art low vision care? Learn about patient eligibility, space, equipment and staffing needs, reimbursement issues and referral options. Links to helpful resources are provided.
For: Optometrists, ophthalmologists, VR professionals, ophthalmic technicians, OTs, nurses, practice managers, administrators
Tuition: $50
CE credits: 1.5 hours (ACVREP);1 hour (JCAHPO); .1 AOTA CEUs (1 contact hour)
Availability: On demand for 60 days from registration
The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
ON3: Engaging Family Members when Vision Loss Hits Home
Practical strategies for drawing family members of the person with vision loss into the therapeutic process are the essence of this interesting online course. Based on research findings, the course explores feelings and issues that spouses, partners and other relatives experience when dealing with their family members' vision problems. Take an interactive case study to complete the course.
For: Optometrists, ophthalmologists, VR professionals, ophthalmic technicians, OTs, nurses, opticians, social workers and others
Tuition: $50
CE credits: 1.5 hours (ACVREP); 1 hour (JCAHPO); .1 AOTA CEUs (1 contact hour)
Availability: On demand for 60 days from registration
The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
ON3NPR: Functional Vision and Vision Impairment
What does visual acuity really tell you about a person's vision? How do visual fields, contrast sensitivity, glare sensitivity and color vision add to your understanding of what a person sees? What kinds of refractive error are you likely to encounter in your work with people with impaired vision? This introductory lesson explores these important concepts and elements in relation to vision and vision loss, and defines key terms.
For: VR professionals, ophthalmic technicians, OTs, nurses, TVIs, opticians
Tuition: $40
CE credits: 1 hour (ACVREP); 1 hour (JCAHPO); .1 AOTA CEUs (1 contact hour)
Availability: On demand for 60 days from registration
The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
ON4NPR: Working with Low Vision Spectacles
Working with people who use low vision spectacles can be difficult without a clear understanding of how these frequently prescribed devices work. This lesson explains the various types of low vision spectacles and explores the optics involved. It clarifies how spectacle characteristics influence effective usage, and discusses practical issues that arise when working with persons who use spectacles for daily activities.
For: VR professionals, ophthalmic technicians, OTs, nurses, opticians
Tuition: $50
CE credits: 1.5 hours (ACVREP); 1 hour (JCAHPO); .1 AOTA CEUs (1 contact hour)
Availability: On demand for 60 days from registration
The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
ON5NPR: Understanding Loupes and How They Are Used
This lesson examines why loupes are prescribed, answers questions about the optics of loupes and explores the different kinds of loupes that vision rehabilitation clients may use.
For: VR professionals, ophthalmic technicians, OTs, nurses, opticians
Tuition: $40
CE credits: 1 hour (ACVREP); 1 hour (JCAHPO); .1 AOTA CEUs (1 contact hour)
Availability: On demand for 60 days from registration
The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
ON6NPR: Hand Magnifier Fundamentals
Hand magnifiers are among the most frequently prescribed low vision devices. Maximize their effectiveness for the patients you work with by understanding their optical properties and correct usage. This lesson presents a wide range of hand magnifiers and the characteristics of each type. It clarifies techniques for reinforcing hand magnifier use.
For: VR professionals, ophthalmic technicians, OTs, nurses, opticians
Tuition: $40
CE credits: 1 hour (ACVREP); 1 hour (JCAHPO); .1 AOTA CEUs (1 contact hour)
Availability: On demand for 60 days from registration
The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
ON7NPR: Stand Magnifiers: How They Work, How They Help
The complex topic of stand magnifiers is made clearer by this interactive lesson. With many characteristics similar to other low vision devices - but with some significant differences - stand magnifiers are prescribed to meet specific needs. Learn about a variety of stand magnifiers, their advantages and disadvantages, and the optical principles that influence their use for everyday tasks.
For: VR professionals, ophthalmic technicians, OTs, nurses, opticians
Tuition: $40
CE credits: 1 hour (ACVREP); 1 hour (JCAHPO); .1 AOTA CEUs (1 contact hour)
Availability: On demand for 60 days from registration
The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
ON8NPR: Control of Light: Principles that Help in Daily Living Situations
Controlling light is key to working with individuals with varying types of vision impairment. This lesson examines indoor and outdoor issues and solutions to lighting problems, covering topics such as indoor lighting modifications, illuminated magnifiers and sun wear/tints. It provides practical examples and guidelines to help you anticipate common light-control mistakes.
For: VR professionals, ophthalmic technicians, OTs, nurses, opticians
Tuition: $40
CE credits: 1.hours (ACVREP); 1 hour (JCAHPO); .1 AOTA CEUs (1 contact hour)
Availability: On demand for 60 days from registration
The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
ON9NPR: Telescopes: Theory and Practice
Telescope types and the inherent characteristics that affect usage are covered in this lesson. The optics of basic telescopic systems are introduced and the ways in which different telescopes meet a variety of daily patient needs and interests are explored. The lesson explains the advantages and disadvantages of telescopes.
For: VR professionals, ophthalmic technicians, OTs, nurses, opticians
Tuition: $40
CE credits: 1 hour (ACVREP); 1 hour (JCAHPO); .1 AOTA CEUs (1 contact hour)
Availability: On demand for 60 days from registration
The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
ON10NPR: Low Vision and the Patient with AMD
Five interactive lessons present information that will help you work with clients who have Age-related Macular Degeneration. Learn about the low vision examination and the impact of macular pathology on patients' ability to perform daily living activities. In addition, low vision devices and the key elements in training patients to use magnification are discussed.
For: VR professionals, ophthalmic technicians, OTs, nurses, opticians
Tuition: $295
CE credits: 6 hours (ACVREP); 6 hours (JCAHPO); .6 AOTA CEU;s (6 contact hours)
Availability: On demand for 90 days from start date
The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
ON1PP: Flex VRA: Flexible Vision Rehabilitation Assistant Training
Flex VRA is a unique online and mentored training course designed to prepare paraprofessionals to assist vision rehabilitation professionals in the areas of vision rehabilitation therapy, orientation and mobility and low vision care. Team skills are also taught. Thirty-eight (38) interactive, self-paced lessons require the supervision of a certified vision rehabilitation professional as mentor for completion. The Flex VRA courseware is accessible to students and mentors with low vision and those who use screen reader software.
For: paraprofessionals (supervised by a certified vision rehabilitation professional)
Hardware requirements:
Regular user:
Pentium III 500 Mhz
Sound card
At least a 56k modem with Internet connection (broadband preferred)
Internet Explorer 5 or greater
Latest Flash player (a free download)
Screen size: 800 x 600
WindowEyes/JAWS user:
Pentium III 500 Mhz
Multi-channel sound card
At least a 56k modem with Internet connection (broadband preferred)
Internet Explorer 5 or greater
Latest Flash player (a free download)
Screen size: 800 x 600
Tuition: $1500 per student with a mentor
Availability: On demand for 10 months from registration
Participants will receive a certificate of completion upon successful completion of the online course and mentor activities.
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