Course Description:
Using a problem-solving approach based on clinical evidence, the text written by Darcy Umphred, PT, PhD, FAPTA, Neurological Rehabilitation, 6th Edition covers the therapeutic management of people with functional movement limitations and quality of life issues following a neurological event. It reviews basic theory and covers the latest screening and diagnostic tests, new treatments, and interventions commonly used in today's clinical practice. This edition includes the latest advances in neuroscience, adding new chapters on neuroimaging and clinical tools such as virtual reality, robotics, and gaming.
Module 5: Vision Disorders covers chapter 28
- Chapter 28: Disorders of Vision and Visual-Perceptual Dysfunction
Methods of Instruction:
Online course available via internet
Target Audience:
Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapist Assistants and Athletic Trainers.
Educational Level:
Intermediate
Prerequisites:
None
Course Goals and Objectives:
At the completion of this course, participants should be able to:
1. Identify the anatomy of the eye
2. Differentiate between types of visual dysfunction
3. Differentiate between pediatric eye conditions
4. Recognize primary visual deficits associated with central lesions, funtional symptoms, management, and treatment
5. Differentiate between age-related eye conditions
6. Recognize key elements in vision screening and interpret subsequent test results
7. Identify referral considerations/guidelines
8. Differentiate between types of visual-perceptual dysfunction
9. Recognize types of agnosia and their respective intervention strategies
10. Recognize visual-constructive tasks designed for therapeutic use
Criteria for Obtaining Continuing Education Credits:
A score of 70% or greater on the post-test