Improving Function after Visual Field Loss ecourse

"I can't see on one side" is a common complaint following stroke and brain injury. It causes safety issues, difficulty with reading and loss of driving privileges for thousands of brain injury survivors per year. This course presents the current evidence supporting the active treatment of visual field cuts and the techniques you can use to improve the quality of life for survivors with visual field loss. From adaptive techniques to resume reading to increasing awareness of the environment, this course will give you the skills to help your patient reach their full potential.

Course Requirements:

Computer with internet and working speakers/sound are required for this course.
Course must be completed within 30 days of activation (activate course within 6 months of purchase).
An online multiple-choice quiz (80% passing score) and submission of an online evaluation form are required for successful completion.
A certificate of completion will be available to print immediately after course is successfully completed.
SLPs - ASHA CEUs may be obtained by completing the online ASHA form and checking the "Report to ASHA" box.

Course Objectives

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

Define the anatomy involved in visual field loss
Differentiate visual field loss from neglect
Identify the best eye professional to assess your patient with complaints of visual field loss
Demonstrate techniques used to expand the visual field
Develop modifications to improve safety and function in patients with visual field cuts
Apply techniques to improving reading in patients with a field cut
Describe equipment commonly used in vision rehabilitation programs to improve visual field cuts

Course Instructor(s)

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

Course Agenda

15 Minutes

Explaining Visual Field Cut

15 Minutes

Anatomy of Visual Field Cut

10 Minutes

Functional Effects of Visual Field cut

15 Minutes

Neglect or Field Cut

15 Minutes

Who do we refer to?

15 Minutes

VF assessment in the therapy clinic

45 Minutes

Treatment techniques

2.2 Hours

Total

Contact hours pre-approved for:

2 Hours
CIAO is an ASHA Approved Provider (0.2 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 (2 PDUs)
Approved for:
2.4 Hrs. PT/PTAs in NY
2 Hrs. OT/COTAs, PT/PTAs in FL (CE Broker #20-937812)
2 Hrs. PT/PTAs in CA (CIAO22-55). IL, TX (APTA TX #2202009 for 3 CCUs)
2 Hours Registered with CEBroker for OT/COTAs in AL, AZ, GA, LA, MS, SC, TN and PT/PTAs in GA
CIAO is an Approved Provider for the Florida Board of Occupational Therapy
CIAO is a Rule Approved Provider for the Florida Board of Physical Therapy
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
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
The Physical Therapy Board of California recognizes CIAO Seminars as an Approval Agency to Approve Providers Offering Continuing Competency Courses
This activity is provided by the Texas Board of PT Examiners Accredited Prov #2202009#TX
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

Course meets requirements for:

PT/PTAs in AL, AK, AZ, CO, CT, DC, DE, GA, HI, ID, IN, IA, KS, KY, MD, MA, MI, MO, MT, 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, GA, HI, ID, IA, IN, KS, 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, VA, WA, WV, WY

Intermediate Level
0.2 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)