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Introduction to Vision Rehabilitation Therapy

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
9/3/24 - 12/13/24
TBA		 Online 4 $3409 (guest students)
Date
9/3/24 - 12/13/24
Time
TBA
Location
Online
Credits
4
Min. Tuition*
$3409 (guest students)

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.

Prerequisites

Matriculated student in Vision Studies masters or certificate program

This course is closed for registration.

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Course Details

Session

Special Program 1

Class Dates

9/3/2024 - 12/13/2024

Location

Online

Enrolled / Capacity

12 / 30

Status

Closed

Tuition*

$3409 (guest students)

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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