Course Code: REL-RTS-0-RCGRD
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2027
Learning Objectives:
Recall the pathophysiology and functional implications of glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and age-related macular degeneration.
Determine at least five ways to accommodate low vision conditions during therapy interventions and activities of daily living (ADLs).
Outline:
Section 1: Physiology and Function of the Retina
How the Eye Works
Overview of Common Low Vision Conditions
Test Your Knowledge
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Common Low Vision Conditions
Glaucoma
Diabetic Retinopathy
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Test Your Knowledge
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Considerations for Treatment
Low Vision and Rehab
Low Vision Strategies and Aids
Interventions
Patient Engagement
Referrals to Other Professionals
Test Your Knowledge
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Subject Matter Expert: Marie Curtis, MS, OTR/L, SCLV
Marie Curtis is a certified and licensed occupational therapist who has a specialty certification in low vision from the American Occupational Therapy Association. Marie obtained her bachelor’s degree in recreational therapy from East Carolina University, her Master of Science degree in occupational therapy from Towson University, and her Low Vision Rehabilitation Graduate Certificate from University of Alabama at Birmingham. She has been practicing for 12 years in various settings with the last 8 years at UNC Health in outpatient neurology.
Editor: Susan Almon-Matangos, MS, CCC-SLP
Susan Almon-Matangos, MS, CCC-SLP, is a certified and licensed speech-language pathologist with over 40 years of experience. She earned her bachelor's degree in psychology from Jacksonville State University and her Master of Science degree in speech-language pathology from The University of Alabama. She has provided care to clients across the lifespan with diverse diagnostic conditions in settings including school, hospital, skilled nursing facility, outpatient clinic, and home health settings. In her previous role as a national clinical director for a contract therapy company, she developed training programs for physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology focusing on clinical rehabilitation needs of older adults in post-acute care. Currently, she serves as the Lead Subject Matter Expert Writer for Speech-Language Pathology at Relias, where she leverages her clinical expertise and analysis of published research. She is a certified member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and the Pennsylvania Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Basic level Physical Therapist; Introductory level Occupational Therapist; in the following settings: All Healthcare Facilities.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.