Event Details

CE Program/Activity
 Neurological Visual Impairment in Children- Continuing Education Course/micro-credential
Provider
 Salus University
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Location
 Available Online
Date(s)
 February 3, 2020 - March 27, 2020 - 02/03/2020 - 03/27/2020
CE Hours
 25
Contact Information
 Natalie Standig: nstandig@salus.edu
Registration Information
 Registration due date: by January 24th, 2020. Link to register: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07egmioc1y1bbdfc80&llr=vwennicab&showPage=true Audience: Teachers of Students with Visual Impairments, O&M Specialists, Vision Rehabilitation Therapists, and Low Vision Rehabilitation specialists.Credits: 25 ACVREP CEUs, 25 Act 48 Hours, Digital Badge.A minimum of 12 registrants is required to run the course as scheduled.
Fees
 Cost: $295 + required texts: - Cortical Visual Impairment: An Approach to Assessment and Intervention, Second Edition by Christine Roman-Lantzy (AFB Press)- Lueck, A.H., & Dutton, G (2015). Vision and the brain: Understanding cerebral visual impairment in children. New York, NY: AFB Press.
Description of CE Program/Activity
 This 8-week course is offered to Teachers of Students with Visual Impairments, and Orientation and Mobility Specialists to enhance their understanding of neurological visual impairment in children. It addresses the causes, characteristics, and educational implications of neurological visual impairment specific to children and youth. Students will learn about assessment and intervention strategies from experts and family members and will be connected to useful resources in this area of practice.