Course Code: REL-RTS-0-OALWITI
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2027
Learning Objectives:
Differentiate the most common age-related vision disorders and their impact on function, safety, and therapy participation.
Select treatment modifications, home modifications, and adaptive equipment that can increase safety and independence for individuals with low vision.
Outline:
Section 1: Low Vision and Older Adults
Age-Related Visual Disorders
Common Age-Related Vision Disorders
Meet the Interdisciplinary Team
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Clinical Presentation and Function
Impact of Vision on Function
Review
Meet Martha
Goals
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Low Vision and Interventions
Creating a Safe Environment
Home Modifications
Compensatory Strategies
Physical Activity
Community Engagement and Resources
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Subject Matter Expert: Sara Dydyn OTR/L, ATP
Sara considers themself a lifelong learner and holds degrees from Sacred Heart University (MSOT) and Wagner College (BS Psychology) and is a nationally board-certified OT. Graduating in 2018, Sara began their journey as an outpatient occupational therapist focusing on adult neurological and orthopedic conditions and durable medical equipment (DME). Sara’s passion for assistive technologies, specifically wheelchairs, led them to achieve their Assistive Technology Professional specialty certification in 2021. They also went on to become certified in CBIT, a specialty modality for individuals with Tourette’s Syndrome. In addition to DME and Tourette’s Syndrome, Sara is most passionate about their work with individuals experiencing Long COVID, and adolescents and adults with hypermobile spectrum disorder/Ehlers Danlos and dysautonomia.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Intermediate level Physical Therapist; Introductory level Occupational Therapist; in the following settings: Rehabilitation Settings.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.