Hemianopsia: Strategies Based on Research and Clinical Experience That Support Performance in Daily Occupations
Presented by Timothy Holmes, OTR/L, COMS
Earn .15 AOTA CEU (1.5 NBCOT PDUs/1.5 contact hours)
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Order # CSC223
AOTA Members: $45
Nonmembers: $64
Course Description
A common sequela of acquired brain injury is visual impairment, which is estimated to occur in approximately 30% of stroke patients and up to 50% of traumatic brain injury (TBI) patients. Homonymous hemianopsia is the most common visual impairment resulting from stroke or TBI. Many textbooks for occupational therapy students cover the pathology of vision loss and give general suggestions for intervention, but they lack information on systematic approaches and the effectiveness of rehabilitation techniques for visual field loss.
This short course will provide an update on what appear to be the most effective interventions for occupational performance for people with visual field loss. It will cover intervention techniques as well as research on and clinical experience with the following interventions:
- Scanning techniques
- Vision restoration therapy, a computer-based program using light stimulation at the “border zone” of residual vision
- Optokinetic therapy, a computer-based program designed for people with right hemianopsia that involves the use of continuous moving text to induce forced right saccadic movement of the eyes.
Learning Objectives
After completing this session, you will be able to—
Occupational Therapy Classification Code for Continuing Education
Category 1: Domain of Occupational Therapy, Client Factors
Category 2: Occupational Therapy Process, Intervention, Outcomes
Target Audience: Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants
Learning Level: Intermediate
CE Credit Exam and Certificate
You will be able to take the exam online immediately following the Webcast. Participants receive a continuing education certificate for .15 AOTA CEU (1.5 NBCOT PDUs/1.5 contact hours) after successful completion of the exam with a score of 80% or better.
To Retake Exam
If you are not successful in passing the Webcast exam, you may opt to retake it a second time for a processing fee of $12.00. To retake the exam, call 877-404-AOTA.
Additional Information
System Requirements
- Internet connection
- Windows Media® Player
- PowerPoint® on your computer to access the slides (if you do not have PowerPoint®, a link to obtain it without cost will be available)
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