*Registration payment includes Credit Cards and Interfund Transfers ONLY.
Physical Therapists, Physical Therapy Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Speech Language Pathologists
This hybrid course helps the pediatric therapist become ‘vision-aware’ to improve recognition of undiagnosed vision issues and assess, document, and improve visual skills as appropriate.
Our understanding of the world is greatly influenced by our visual system, which impacts reading, writing, posture, the use of communication boards, and much more. Despite its significant effect on our children's functional abilities, our knowledge about this system is limited. This engaging course will cover the basic anatomy and physiology of the visual system, present evidence-based research, and discuss how visual deficits can complicate academics for some children. Therapists will learn to recognize subtle signs of undiagnosed vision-related learning impairments to better analyze standardized test results. Through hands-on lab work and case studies, attendees will gain confidence in assessing ocular motor and near vision focusing abilities, then design programs and use modifications to achieve optimal outcomes. Attendees will learn easy and fun techniques for improving these skills.
Presenter:
Robert Constantine, OTR\L
Vision Rehab OT
Robert Constantine, OTR\L is a 1997 graduate of University of Alabama at Birmingham Occupational Therapy program where he was awarded the Charles Brooks Award for Creativity. He has practiced in home health and skilled nursing contexts and spent 9 years as the clinical specialist in brain injury at the West Florida Rehabilitation Institute where he developed a passion for evidenced-based treatment, sharing information and the functional effects of the visual system. Beginning in 2013, he enjoyed a 3-year tenure at an optometry practice where he learned techniques working closely with low vision, pediatric and adult optometrists. He has completed Clinical Level 1 and 2 training offered by the Neuro-Optometric Rehab Association.
He was also trained in performance vision training working with the High-Performance Vision Associates, a national group of optometrists that offer sports vision screenings to elite athletes. He developed specialized Drag Racing Glasses and has worked with NHRA Sportsman and Professional Drag Racers. He continues to provide vision rehabilitation services to pediatric and adult patients at the Pearl Nelson Center.
Robert has been a national and international presenter for since 2016. His courses are engaging and full of personal experience and the latest evidence-based research. He can be reached at visionrehabot@gmail.com.
Hybrid Information
In-Person Location:
Center for Learning and Development
5039 Airport Center Parkway
Building K
Charlotte, NC 28208-5885
(Lunch will be provided)
Live Webinar:
This Live Webinar will be broadcast with Zoom. Instructions to join the Live Webinar will be emailed prior to the event. You can test your computer by going to the Zoom Test Page
Credit Information:
CEUs: CEUs are expressed in tenths and 0.1 CEU is based off 60 minutes of instruction.
Contact Hours: The South Piedmont Area Health Education Center designates this continuing education program as fulfilling the requirements for 7.0 Contact Hours of continuing education.
NCBPTE Contact Hours: South Piedmont AHEC, as part of the NC AHEC system, is an approved provider by the North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners with regard to activities directly related to physical therapy for continued competence.
Occupational Therapy: As of July 1, 2018, the NCBOT no longer accepts applications for pre-approval of CCAs. OT practitioners need to make sure they are completing activities that comply with Section .0800 of the NCBOT Rules. 6.0 CCAs. Please select contact hours for your certificate.
Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists: South Piedmont AHEC will issue Certificates of Completion only; the participant must self-track and record the certificate for ASHA Certification Documentation. Choose contact hours or CEUs.
Registering for and attending a South Piedmont AHEC program authorizes South Piedmont AHEC to take audio, video, and/or still images to be used for promotional and educational purposes. If you have concerns, please speak with a South Piedmont AHEC team member.
* You MUST attend the entire training to receive credit
Stephanie Levi DPT, 704-512-6523
