LaunchPad: Eye Health Lighthouse Guild Offers Online CE for Social Workers By Staff Thursday, May 31, 2018 12:11 AM Product: Online course to teach social workers how to meet the needs of patients with vision lossTop Line: Lighthouse Guild is offering an e-learning course for social workers titled, “Understanding and Addressing Vision Loss.”Close Up: The program provides information on the psychosocial impact of vision loss and reviews psychosocial assessments that help identify those who are having difficulty coping. The two-hour online course also offers tips for effective communication, referral and follow-up with patients experiencing vision loss, including facilitating low vision support groups.Vital Stats:• Learn about the impact of vision loss on patients’ health, mental health, daily activities, social participation and overall quality of life.• Learn strategies to help patients address vision loss and improve their ability to accomplish daily activities.• Learn how to identify patients with vision loss, talk with patients about vision loss, and conduct psychosocial assessments.• Learn about vision rehabilitation services, including tips for running a vision loss support group.Register at http://www.lighthouseguild.org/ce/elearning/.