Introduction

Vision impairment is a global issue, affecting an estimated 2.2 billion people worldwide. Partial or complete vision loss can significantly impact a person's daily life and participation in school, work and social settings. Effective function-based rehabilitation requires healthcare professionals from different disciplines to understand the complex relationship between vision loss and functional independence. Rehabilitation providers play a key role in identifying vision-related functional challenges and implementing appropriate, patient-centred interventions.

This course provides an overview of vision. It introduces the role of different healthcare professionals in supporting people with vision loss, before exploring practical rehabilitation strategies and assistive technology solutions that can foster independence and transform patient outcomes.

Learning outcomes

At the end of this course you will be able to:

• list the main parts of the eye and the four key steps of transmitting visual signals from the eye to the brain
• describe the World Health Organization's visual impairment classification system and the key impairments in four common eye pathologies
• discuss the role of different healthcare professionals in vision rehabilitation
• analyse general rehabilitation strategies and assistive technology options to support daily living activities in people with vision loss

Target audience

This course is aimed at rehabilitation professionals, students and assistants including but not limited to Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Rehabilitation Doctors, Rehabilitation Nurses, Prosthetists, Orthotists, Psychologists, Audiologists, Dietetics, Social Workers. Community Health Workers, Nurses or Medical Doctors interested in this subject are also invited to participate.

Practicalities

• Availability - this course is online and can be completed on your own schedule.
• Hours of Learning - No deadlines are applied to this course and it can be started and completed in your own time according to your personal schedule. We expect the required elements to take around 1.5-2 hours depending on your schedule and learning style. Additionally there are many optional resources provided and if you choose to review these the course could take longer to complete.
• Types of Activities - This course includes instructional and/or practical videos, reading activities, AI supported learning activities, reflection, evaluation forms, a quiz and additional resources.
• Certificates - At the end of the course, when you have completed all of the required elements, you will be able to download a certificate of completion and 1.7 Plus points will be added to your personalised learning dashboard.

Instructor financial and non-financial disclosures

No relevant relationships disclosed by instructor.

Accessibility and Non-Discrimination Policy

Physiopedia Plus is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible learning environment for all participants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, national origin, religion, sex, disability, military status, sexual orientation or age in any aspect of our continuing education services. We are dedicated to ensuring that all learners can fully participate in our programmes. Participants who require accommodations or have special needs are encouraged to contact us with details so that we can make all reasonable efforts to meet these requirements.