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Low Vision Therapists, Orientation and Mobility Specialists, and Vision Rehabilitation Therapists
Certified Low Vision Therapists Certification 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 https://www.acvrep.org/index Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? No ● Work Experience Required? No ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Certified Low Vision Therapists Website
Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist Certification Description Professional certification of Orientation-and-Mobility specialists has existed for over 30 years. In that time, certification procedures and standards have evolved and changed as the profession has continued to grow. In 2000, the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals (ACVREP) was formed. The role of ACVREP is to assume responsibility for professional certification of rehabilitation and education professionals in the area of visual impairment. Certifying Organization Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals https://www.acvrep.org/index Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? No ● Work Experience Required? No ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist Website
Certified Vision Rehabilitation Therapist Certification Description Vision Rehabilitation Therapists recognize the significant role that independent living plays in the overall growth and functioning of the individual and are dedicated to helping each individual attain the level of independence necessary to reach his or her full potential. Certifying Organization Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals https://www.acvrep.org/index Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? No ● Work Experience Required? No ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Certified Vision Rehabilitation Therapist Website

Low Vision Therapists, Orientation and Mobility Specialists, and Vision Rehabilitation Therapists

Certification 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
https://www.acvrep.org/index

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Low Vision Therapists Website

Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist

Certification Description
Professional certification of Orientation-and-Mobility specialists has existed for over 30 years. In that time, certification procedures and standards have evolved and changed as the profession has continued to grow. In 2000, the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals (ACVREP) was formed. The role of ACVREP is to assume responsibility for professional certification of rehabilitation and education professionals in the area of visual impairment.

Certifying Organization
Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals
https://www.acvrep.org/index

Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist Website

Certified Vision Rehabilitation Therapist

Certification Description
Vision Rehabilitation Therapists recognize the significant role that independent living plays in the overall growth and functioning of the individual and are dedicated to helping each individual attain the level of independence necessary to reach his or her full potential.

Certifying Organization
Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals
https://www.acvrep.org/index

Certified Vision Rehabilitation Therapist Website

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