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    Understanding the Adult Visual System following Stroke TBI and Concussion

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    • Physical Therapist
    • Certified Occupational Therapy Asst
    • Occupational Therapist
    • Physical Therapy Asst
    • Speech Language Pathologist
    • Speech Language Pathology Asst
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Course Description

Using the three-component model of vision, this course explores the research supporting visual changes following neurological events and the anatomy involved in these changes. The course explains the normal process of vision in an adult as well as common changes as we age. It then specifically explains the visual changes associated neurological events. Therapists will learn an assessment process for identifying and documenting visual dysfunction, then learn evidence-based treatment techniques to manage and, when possible, resolve these issues. This is course designed to allow therapists time to practice new skills as well as experience treatment techniques to better understand their patients experience.

ATTENDANCE:

  1. On Tour Options: Attend the course in person at any City/Date listed. Streaming is only available for courses held at the Gulf Breeze/CIAO Studios location.
  2. Livestream Options:
    1. Attend via Livestream from anywhere around the world. Livestream participants will login to access the event from their computer.
    2. Or – Attend in person at CIAO Studios in Gulf Breeze, FL.

LIVESTREAMS ONLY:

  • Events are streamed in real time. 
  • Course agenda is in Central time (CST). Please adjust for your time zone.
  • Registrants who attend the livestream broadcast will be able to interact with instructor.
  • All registrants will have access to the broadcast recording for 14 days.
  • A group may view the course together; however, each attendee must be individually registered in order to receive CE credit.

COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS:

  • Attend/view entire course
  • Pass multiple choice quiz (80% min score)
  • Complete online course evaluation

CE CREDIT:

See CE Credit Tab for professional board approval information

  • SLPs - this course is registered with ASHA as Blended Learning. ASHA CEUs may be earned by attending live, viewing the recording, or a combination of both.
  • OTs - Participants who need live hours for state license renewal must attend in real time yet, will still have access to the recording for 14 days.
  • PTs - Participants who need live hours for state license renewal must attend in real time yet, will still have access to the recording for 14 days.

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Describe the three-component model of vision
  • Give examples of the research supporting visual changes following stroke, TBI and concussion
  • Describe the anatomy of the adult visual system
  • Contrast the function of dorsal and ventral streams
  • Discuss common pathology in the aging visual system
  • Describe visual pathology commonly associated with neurological events
  • Describe visual pathology commonly associated with neurological events
  • Demonstrate techniques to assess ocular motor and near vision focusing
  • Develop activities to improve visual function
  • Develop goals that capture the functional deficits associated with visual dysfunction
  • Demonstrate techniques and activities that improve dorsal stream function
  • Demonstrate techniques that alter posture by altering visual spatial perception

Robert Constantine

OTR\L

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 received Clinical Level 1 and 2 training offered by the Neuro-Optometric Rehab Association. He was also instructed in sports 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 and Kindred at Home in Pensacola, Florida. 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.
Financial Disclosure: Rob receives honoraria from CIAO Seminars for the presentation of this course. Non-Financial Disclosure: None

Day 1

08:00 - 08:15
Welcome and Intro
08:15 - 08:30
Research supporting Visual change after Neurological event
08:30 - 08:40
The three component model of vision
08:40 - 09:00
Who do we refer
09:00 - 09:30
Refraction and changes in adult vision
09:30 - 09:45
Understanding Visual efficiency
09:45 - 10:00
Break
10:00 - 11:00
Anatomy and Physiology of Vision
11:00 - 11:45
Adult Visual Pathology
11:45 - 12:00
Questions
12:00 - 01:00
Lunch
01:00 - 01:30
Acquired Pathology after Neurological events
01:30 - 02:15
Assessing the Adult Visual System
02:15 - 02:30
Break
02:30 - 03:30
Assessment Practice
03:30 - 04:00
Questions

Day 2

08:00 - 08:30
Review and Questions
08:30 - 09:45
Treatment techniques for OM and Near Vision Deficits with practice
09:45 - 10:30
Advanced techniques with prism and Tranaglyphs with practice time
10:30 - 10:45
Break
10:45 - 11:15
Binasal Occlusion
11:15 - 11:30
Peripheral/ Central Integration
11:30 - 12:00
Questions
12:00 - 01:00
Lunch
01:00 - 01:45
Using Visual Space to Manage Posture (practice)
01:45 - 02:00
Managing Diplopia
02:00 - 02:15
Visual Field Remediation
02:15 - 02:30
Break
02:30 - 02:45
Post Concussion Management
02:45 - 03:15
Assessing and Treating Visual Perception
03:15 - 03:30
Documentation
03:30 - 03:45
Building your Vision Aware Practice
03:45 - 04:15
Resources and Questions

Delivery VIA:

  • Live By Request - This course is available to come to you! Contact us to see how easy that can be. mail@ciaoseminars.com

Contact hours pre-approved for:

  • 13 Hours
  • CIAO is an ASHA Approved Provider #AAWA (1.3 ASHA CEUs) bubble sheet submission required
  • ASHA CE Provider Approval and use of the Brand Block does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products, or clinical procedures.
  • This course meets PDU requirements for NBCOT (13 PDUs)
  • CIAO is an Illinois Approved Provider for PT/PTA Continuing Education
  • CIAO is recognized as an Approved Provider for PT/PTAs by the NYSE Dept State Board for PT
  • This activity is provided by the Texas Board of PT Examiners Accredited Prov #2802009TX
  • This activity meets continuing competence requirements for PT/PTA license renewal in TX
  • The assignment of Texas PT CCUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products or clinical procedures by TPTA or TBPTE
  • The Physical Therapy Board of California recognizes CIAO Seminars as an Approval Agency to Approve Providers Offering Continuing Competency Courses
  • The Physical Therapy Board of California has determined that CIAO meets the standards set forth in section 1399.95 of the CA Code of Regulations
  • CIAO is a Rule Approved Provider for the Florida Board of Physical Therapy
  • CIAO is an Approved Provider for the Florida Board of Occupational Therapy
  • Approved for:
  • 13 Hrs. PT/PTAs in IL, TX (TX(13 CCUs, APTA#2802009TX), CA(CIAO25-148)
  • 15.5 Hrs. OT/COTAs, PT/PTAs in FL (CE Broker #20-1305065)
  • 15.6 Hrs. PT/PTAs in NY
  • 15 Hrs. Registered with CEBroker for OT/COTAs in AL, AZ, GA, LA, MS, SC, TN
  • 15 Hrs. Registered with CEBroker for PT/PTAs in AZ, GA, OK, SC, TN

Course meets requirements for:

  • PT/PTAs in AL, AK, AZ, AR, CO, CT, DC, DE, GA, HI, ID, IN, IA, KS, KY, ME, MD, MA, MI, MO, MT,
  • PT/PTAs in NE, NH, NC, ND, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, UT, VT, VA, WA, WI, WY
  • OT/COTAs in AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, LA, KS, KY, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT,
  • OT/COTAs in NE, NV, NH, NJ, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY

    • Introductory Level
    1.3 ASHA CEUs



    CIAO Automatically reports to CE Broker for Florida Occupational and Physical Therapists and Assistants. Florida SLPs can either use the ASHA CE Participant Form (Bubble Sheet) or self-submit through CE Broker.


    CIAO is recognized on the NBCOT Provider Registry (meets PDU requirements for NBCOT)


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