LaunchPad: Web Tech Lighthouse Guild Offers Online Course on Low Vision Assessment for OT By Staff Monday, April 23, 2018 12:08 AM Product: Low Vision Assessment for Occupational TherapyTop Line: Lighthouse Guild, in partnership with the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), is offering a two-hour online program designed for occupational therapists in all settings. The course titled “Low Vision Assessment for Occupational Therapy” demonstrates the basic strategies and tools for assessing vision loss. It also reviews how to formulate goals and interventions to address identified vision impairments and improve occupational performance.Close Up: The goal of the Lighthouse Guild elearning curriculum is to prepare occupational therapists and other professionals to identify and address vision issues, refer patients to vision rehabilitation, and improve effectiveness, quality of care and quality of life for adults and children with vision loss. The program is part of an extensive elearning curriculum being developed by and available from Lighthouse Guild for healthcare vision and education professionals, including ophthalmologists, ophthalmology residents, optometrists, nurses, social workers, teachers and others.Vital Stats: “Low Vision Assessment for Occupational Therapy” is approved for .2 AOTA CEU (2.5 NBCOT PDUs/2 contact hours).For more information or to register visit: eLearning.