Career Details

Certified Low Vision Therapists

Description

The CLVT uses functional vision evaluation instruments to assess visual acuity, visual fields, contrast sensitivity function, color vision, stereopsis, visual perceptual and visual motor functioning, literacy skills in reading and writing, etc. as they relate to vision impairment and disability. The CLVT also evaluates work history, educational performance, ADL and IADL performance, use of technology, quality of life and aspects of psychosocial and cognitive function.

Certifying Organization

Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals

Details

If significant education or training is needed? No

If significant work experience is needed? No

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 5 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? No

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? No

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

Certificates

Certificate name

Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist

Certifying Organization

Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals

Type

C - Specialty

Certificate name

Certified Vision Rehabilitation Therapist

Certifying Organization

Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

Seating and Mobility Specialist

Certifying Organization

Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America

Type

C - Specialty

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