CVI Basics

Presented by Dr. Christine Roman; Barry Kran, O.D., F.A.A.O.; Luisa Mayer, Ph.D., M.Ed.; and Darick Wright, M.A., CLVT, COMS

There are three videos included in this training module that discuss the origins, diagnosis, and characteristics of cortical visual impairment (CVI), as well as the evaluation and improvement of functional vision for those with CVI. Participants will earn 3.0 ACVREP credits, CTLE credits, PDPs or continuing education credits by viewing the three designated videos and taking an online quiz.

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By registering for ACVREP, CTLE credits, or Continuing Education credits, you will be provided with a self-paced tutorial using video clips and other resources related to this topic, as well as an online test to assess your knowledge.

This is a web-based, self-guided professional development activity for TVIs, VRTs, O&Ms, Parents, Teachers of the Deafblind or Severely Impaired, and Rehabilitation Specialists.

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Learning Goals and Objectives

Participants will:

  • Identify the diagnosis and characteristic behaviors of CVI.
  • Distinguish how to evaluate and improve functional vision.
  • Differentiate the diversity of signs and symptoms of vision impairment secondary to pediatric brain damage/development.
  • Organize the classification of vision impairment into both brain-related and "ocular" causes.
  • Integrate the importance of collaborative care for this population.

Watch These Videos

The video content below will be presented within your tutorial module.

Total Viewing Time: 2 hours, 25 minutes

Webcast on Cortical Visual Impairment and the Evaluation of Functional Vision. Webinar on Cortical/Cerebral Visual Impairment, Part 1. Webinar on Cortical/Cerebral Visual Impairment, Part 2.

  • Upon successful completion of the test, you will earn 3.0 ACVREP, CTLE credits, or Continuing Education credits (your choice). You will be able to print a signed Perkins certificate demonstrating that you earned the credits.
  • Instructions on how to enroll in the tutorial and take the online test will be emailed to you after you have successfully registered. Perkins eLearning profiles are unique to the learning platform, and separate from any other username/password you have with Perkins. If you already have a user profile for the learning platform, you will use that existing profile to access the tutorial.
 

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