JCAP1080

Provided by JCAHPO

Faculty: Kenneth E. Woodworth, Jr., COMT, COE

Level: Intermediate

(Achieving Quality and Profitability by Maximizing Clinical Efficiency)

This course will present the advantages of assessing the retina in ways beyond the traditional methods of viewing in OCT cross-section (B-Scans). Using the Zeiss Cirrus HD-OCT, students will learn how to assess three dimensional retinal data cubes using proprietary analysis software known as "advanced visualization". Students will learn how to view retinal morphology and disease in "enface". Often times, these images will correlate, to some degree, with what is seen using more traditional imaging techniques such as with color photography and/or angiography.

Learning Objectives:

• Render common retina disease "en face".
• View the choroid "en face".
• Understand how to create custom printouts of disease using "slab analysis".

JCAV4210

Provided by IJCAHPO

Instructor: Greg Hoffmeyer, CPT

Level: Advanced

(Advanced OCT Visualization)

This course will present an overview of current methods, techniques, and lasers used in refractive surgery. Latest developments will also be discussed.

JCAP5050

Provided by JCAHPO

Instructor: Vasudha Panday, MD, USAF

Level: Intermediate

Participants who have never been exposed to ophthalmic pathology will learn the importance and relationship of ophthalmic pathology to the clinical practice of ophthalmology. The history and evolution of ophthalmic pathology from its beginning to its modern-day form will be reviewed. Participants will be introduced to basic pathology procedures and the diagnostic advantages and disadvantages this specialty brings to their clinical practice.

Course Code:  JCAP7002
Provided by:  IJCAHPO
Instructor:  Matthew Caldwell, MD, Maj, USAF, MC
Level:  Basic

1. List the symptoms relevant to the differential diagnosis of diplopia
2. State the importance of comitant vs. incomitant misalignments
3. Describe the patterns of ocular misalignment present in common causes of diplopia

Building an efficient, successful ophthalmic technical team is similar to running a factory assembly line. All units need to work together seamlessly in order to produce a superior product. This course is targeted to allied health personnel (front desk and technicians) who need to develop a general awareness of Lean Six Sigma clinical efficiency, concepts and techniques.

This course will describe the different classifications of color vision as well as the different testing methods used to determine some of the different color vision deficiencies. The instructor will also discuss some of the different health issues that may cause color vision problems as well as give a view as to how someone with a color deficiency may see different things.

Course Code:  JCAP5130

Provided by:  IJCAHPO

Instructor:  Beth L. Koch, COT, ROUB

Level:  Basic

This lecture will discuss imaging of the optic nerve and nerve fiber layer with particular emphasis on glaucoma. Scanning laser polarimetry and optical coherence tomography will be covered.

Learning Objectives:

• Define the scientific basis of scanning imaging.
• Explain how scanning imaging may be used in clinical practice.
• Learn how imaging can be applied to the optic nerve head, retinal nerve fiber layer, and macula, with emphasis on glaucoma.
• Differentiate normal from abnormal through appropriate clinical examples.

JCAV4670

Provided by JCAHPO

Instructor: Neil T. Choplin, MD

Level: Intermediate

(Computerized Scanning Imaging of the Optic Nerve and Retinal Nerve fiber Layer)

Patients with conditions such as dry eyes, allergies, blepharitis, keratoconus, post-refractive surgery and post-PKP present as challenging contact lens fittings. This course will explain the nature of each of these conditions and describe the appropriate lens types for optimal vision and comfort.

Course Code:  JCAP5110

Provided by:  IJCAHPO

Instructor:  Dianne Anderson, OD, FAAO

Level:  Intermediate

JCAP2250

Provided by IJCAHPO

Faculty: Carlos Rosende, MD

Level: Intermediate

1. Discuss the 4 major indications for corneal transplants.
2. Describe the difference between penetrating keratoplasty and DSEK.
3. Know when one surgical technique may be preferred over another.
4. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of each type of surgery.

There are many important factors to consider when evaluating or implementing EMR programs in your practice. This course will cover information pertaining to evaluating software programs, how to choose the right program for your practice, the stimulus plan and how it pertains to your implementation, and how to restructure your patient flow. This course is helpful for all technicians and administrator levels interested in learning more about EMR and tips to utilizing and implementing this in your practice.

Course Code:  JCAV5020

Provided by:  IJCAHPO

Instructor:  James E. Croley III, MD

Level:  Basic

Course Code:  JCAP6020
Provided by:  IJCAHPO
Instructor:  Michael Vaphiades, DO
Level:  Intermediate

Credits:  1 IJCAHPO Credit
Format:  Audio / PowerPoint

Orbital cellulitis is a condition that may be associated with vision and life threatening complications. Despite numerous medical advances in anti-microbial therapy, radiographic imaging, and surgical technique, the treatment of orbital cellulitis remains challenging. Successful management requires prompt diagnosis, aggressive medical therapy, and in some cases, timely surgical intervention. Through lecture and video, participants will learn to assist to manage these patients confidently.

Course Code:  JCAP7110

Provided by:  JCAHPO

Instructor:  Michael T. Yen, MD

Level:  Advanced

Evisceration, enucleation, and exenteration are procedures that involve removal of all or part of the eye and/or orbit. The purpose of this lecture is to review the indications for and the differences between each of these procedures. Pre-operative and post-operative issues will also be discussed. Please note that surgical videos will be shown for each of the procedures.

Learning Objectives:

• Differentiate between evisceration, enucleation, and exenteration.
• List the indications for evisceration, enucleation, and exenteration.
• Describe the pre-operative and post-operative issues pertaining to evisceration, enucleation, and exenteration.

JCAV4790

Provided by JCAHPO

Instructor: Richard C. Allen, MD, PhD

Level: Intermediate

(Evisceration, Enucleation, and Exenteration: Some, Most, and All)

This course will aid ophthalmic allied health personnel in assessing functional vision in cataract and refractive surgery patients. Techniques covered will include visual acuity, brightness acuity, contrast sensitivity, visual field, potential acuity estimation, and tests of macular function.

Learning Objectives

• List the instruments used in functional visual assessment.
• Explain the limitations of visual assessment techniques.
• Describe how to aid the ophthalmologist in visual evaluation of a cataract/refractive surgery patient.
• Describe different methods used to calculate IOLs after refractive surgery.

JCAV3060

Provided by JCAHPO

Frank W. Scribbick, MD

Level: Intermediate

(Functional Evaluation of the Refractive and Cataract Surgery Patient)

Prerequisite: Experience and knowledge with cornea problems and some experience with patients who have had corneal transplants.

In typical grand rounds format, a series of difficult, interesting, and challenging cornea cases will be presented. The course participants will be asked to comment on avenues of treatment and diagnosis, or on possible errors committed by the presenter.

Learning Objectives:

• Demonstrate how to appraise difficult, out-of-the-ordinary cornea problems.
• Identify unusual cornea disease and construct treatment alternatives.

JCAP3080

Provided by IJCAHPO

David W. Lamberts, MD

Level: Advanced

This course will present a number of eyelid cancers in an effort to acquaint the student with those eyelid neoplasms that threaten life or sight.

Course Code:  JCAP8050

Provided by:  IJCAHPO

Instructor:  Altug Cetinkaya, MD

Level:  Advanced

1. List the important elements in obtaining a history from patients with headache
2. Describe the characteristic features and treatments of common types of headaches
3. Explain various ocular causes of headache
4. Identify components in the history and examination that may indicate the need for further systemic evaluation in patients with headache

This course will describe the methods and techniques in obtaining the presenting complaint / history of presenting illness, past ocular history, family history, systemic illness, past and present, medications, allergies and drug reactions, and partially sighted patient history by the ophthalmic technician. Proper history taking for E&M coding will also be discussed.

Learning Objectives:

• Take an appropriate and complete medical and ophthalmic history.
• Provide adequate historical information.
• Succinctly and efficiently transcribe obtained information into the chart.
• Steps needed for proper history taking when using E&M codes.

JCAV4380

Provided by JCAHPO

Instructor: Sergina Flaherty, COMT

Level: Basic

(History Taking For the Beginner Ophthalmic Assistant)

This course will assist the ophthalmic assistant in interviewing a patient and obtaining a pertinent patient medical history, including: Chief Complaint (CC), History of Present Illness (HPI), Review of Systems (ROS), and Past Family and/or Social History (PFSH). The relevance of signs and symptoms and obtaining medical information to assist the physician in diagnosing and treating patients will be discussed.

Course Code:  JCAP5150

Provided by:  IJCAHPO

Instructor:  Natalie M. Loyacano, COMT, ROUB, OCS

Level:  Basic

Part 1 of the award winning Mini-Medical School Series (R), Dr. Kershner's Human Anatomy and Physiology Course provides a comprehensive review of the organization of the human body, with an in-depth review of the cells, embryology, tissues, skin, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems. This course is an excellent way to add to your existing knowledge of the human body.

Course Code:  JCAP7071

Provided by:  IJCAHPO

Instructor:  Robert M. Kershner, MD, MS, FACS

Level:  Intermediate

Part of the award winning Mini-Medical School Series (R), Dr. Kershner's Human Microbiology course provides a comprehensive review of the microbial pathogens that cause human disease. This course will review bacteria, viruses, prions, fungi, parasites, protozoans, and worms. This course is an excellent way to add to your existing knowledge of human microbiology and prepare for the certification exams.

Course Code:  JCAP7090

Provided by:  IJCAHPO

Instructor:  Robert M. Kershner, MD, MS, FACS

Level:  Intermediate

This course will provide an overview on dry eye, review the importance of metalloproteinase 9 (MMP-9) in dry eye, and provide training on the use of the recently FDA cleared and CLIA-waived InflammaDry test for the detection of elevated MMP-9 in tears. Moreover, the practice implementation of a dry eye protocol that utilizes InflammaDry testing and its reimbursement will be reviewed.

Course Code:  JCAV4025

Provided by:  IJCAHPO

Instructors:  Robert P. Sambursky, MD

Level:  Intermediate

This course will describe the measurement of corneal topography. A review of the types of technologies that are available will be given as a prelude to the hands-on session. The advantages, disadvantages, and unique capabilities of each will be discussed. In addition, the various types of displays will be explained from a practical perspective, including how to interpret curvature, power, and elevation maps, as well as the relationship among them. Clinical examples will be presented, highlighting the value of this information for diagnostic and therapeutic applications, as well as the limitations.

JCAP5020

Provided by JCAHPO

Instructor: Aaron V. Shukla, COMT, PhD

Level: Basic

Can you measure eye pressure? Does simple tonometry befuddle you? This course will help you understand the hows and whys of tonometry. Basic principles will be outlined, with emphasis on the mastery of applanation tonometry using the Goldmann tonometer. Hints to improve skills of even experienced ophthalmic medical personnel will be shared.

Learning Objectives:

• Describe the contrast between different tonometers.
• Describe the selection of proper sterilization techniques for tonometers.
• Outline an approach for accurate tonometry.

JCAV3100

Provided by IJCAHPO

Patricia T. Lamell, COMT, CO

Level: Basic

This course will provide an overview of how to examine, evaluate, and recognize issues in burn patients in order to prevent unnecessary ocular complications.

Course Code:  JCAV5080

Provided by:  JCAHPO

Instructor:  David Yoo, MD

Level:  Intermediate

Common lower eyelid malpositions include entropion, ectropion, and retraction. The course will review the anatomic foundations, history and physical, classifications and treatment options for entropion, ectropion, and retraction.

Learning Objectives:

• Differentiate between entropion, ectropion, and retraction.
• Classify the different types of entropion, ectropion, and retraction.
• Formulate a treatment plan for a patient referred for lowerlid malpositions.

JCAV4540

Provided by IJCAHPO

Instructor: Richard C. Allen, MD

Level: Basic

(Lower Eyelid Malpositions: Evaluation and Management)

This module consists of three (3) topics relating to Business Management and Patient Service and Selling. The first topic, Effective Communication Skills, describes different types of communication and how to use these communication types while interacting with colleagues and patients in the dispensary.

The second topic, Evaluating Current Eye Wear Performance, explains how Dispensers can evaluate a patient's current eyewear performance and make recommendations based on their current eye wear.

The third topic in this module, Managed Healthcare Working with Insurance in the Dispensary, details best practices for working with a patient's insurance coverage. It provides examples of different types of insurance coverage and how to propose eye wear solutions to the patient using their insurance.

This is an interactive course.

Supported in part by an unrestricted education grant from ESSILOR of America, Inc.

JCSM3010

Provided by IJCAHPO

Level: Beginner

This purchase is only for the CE quiz for Going Blind and Going Forward Part 1: Maximizing your Patient's Potential: The Ophthalmic Technician's Role in Vision Rehabilitation. You can view the free course here.

A series of three webinars collectively entiled "Going Blind and Going Forward: Pearls and Resources for the Eye Care Team," which aired live in October 2013, was made possible be a grant from the Reader's Digest Partners for Sight Foundation. The Reader's Digest Partners for Sight Foundation is devoted to improving the quality and productivity of life for the blind and visually impaired. JCAHPO and the Partners for Sight Foundation have made these courses available to the general public as free resources.

The ophthalmic technician is often the first eye care professional the patient interfaces with in their ophthalmologist's office. The patient may feel more comfortable telling the technician day to day challenges related to their eye disease. Thus, the tech can be the first to identity the patient who would benefit from low vision services. It is important that the technician recognizes the range of symptoms a patient may experience as well as how they may differ depending on the diagnosis and stage of disease. This presentation will cover the range of symptoms that result from glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration, and emphasize the technician's role in guiding the patient to services that will maximize their visual potential.

Learning Objectives:

• Take a history that identifies how a patient’s vision affects his/her activities of daily living
• Identify the types of vision problems associated with glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration
• Educate the patient about how low vision aids can help maximize their remaining vision

JCAV4870

Provided by IJCAHPO

Instructor: Eydie Miller-Ellis, MD

Level: Intermediate

(Maximizing Your Patient’s Potential: The Ophthalmic Technician’s Role in Vision Rehabilitation)

This course reviews the role of the nurse and technician during an ASC Medicare survey. Current surveys involve interviewing of staff to ensure compliance with Medicare regulations. Medicare rules and regulations for the ASC as well as current deficiencies will be reviewed. The goal of the course is to prepare the nurse/technician for the next Medicare survey.

Learning Objectives:

• Describe the history of the current Medicare Conditions for Coverage.
• List 3 deficiencies that have been recently cited during a Medicare survey of an ambulatory surgery center.

JCAV4400

Provided by IJCAHPO

Instructor: Elethia Dean, RN, BSN, MBA, PhD

Level: Intermediate

(Medicare Survey: The Technician's and Nurses Role)

This course will discuss four neuro-ophthalmic emergency cases that have extreme visual and life threatening implications.

Course Code:  JCAV4040

Provided by:  JCAHPO

Instructor:  Karl Golnik, MD, MEd

Level:  Intermediate

Spectral domain technology is now being incorporated into the new generation of optical coherence tomography (OCT) instruments. This course will describe these changes and how they apply to OCT imaging for retinal disease and glaucoma detection. Basics of OCT operation and patient management will be discussed. Case examples will be presented to help demonstrate imaging techniques for various diseases.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify numerous retinal diseases from OCT images.
• Describe methods to improve imaging results.
• Explain how to prepare images that highlight pathology for printouts and presentations.
• Differentiate spectral domain OCT features from conventional OCT.

JCAP3140

Provided by IJCAHPO

Thomas Callan, OD

Level: Basic

This course on ocular motility will give a brief overview of the anatomy, physiology and function of the six extraocular muscles for proper eye alignment. Fusion, suppression, misaligned eyes (such as tropias, and phorias), and resulting strabismus will be discussed. The means of detecting and measuring these conditions using cover/uncover testing, Hirschberg technique, prisms, and the maddox rod will be demonstrated. The JCAHPO Learning Systems® will be used to demonstrate testing procedures.

JCAV4610

Provided by IJCAHPO

Instructor: William F. Astle, MD, FRCSC, Dipl. ABO

Level: Advanced

The experience of the deployed eye surgical team in Afghanistan will be presented from both the perspective of the ophthalmologist and ophthalmic technician.

Learning Objectives:

• Explain the difference between eye trauma in combat compared with eye trauma in the civilian setting.
• Define two unique skills required of Air Force ophthalmic technicians in a combat setting.
• List the special considerations of working under austere conditions in war.

JCAV4320

Provided by JCAHPO

Instructor: Matthew Caldwell, MD

Level: Basic

(Ocular Trauma in War: Air Force Ophthalmologist and Ophthalmic Technician Experience)

• Christopher K. Burris, MD
• Jade G. Guevara, MD
• Frances A. Jacinto, MD
• Charles B. Slonim, MD

This course will review basic skin and periocular anatomy followed by a comprehensive review of skin lesions and problems that occur around the eye. This will encompass congenital and acquired problems, including benign lesions like papillomas and cysts and malignant problems such as various skin cancers and infections.

Learning Objectives:

• List common skin lesions that occur near the eye.
• Differentiate between chronic benign conditions and worrisome lesions requiring treatment.
• Explain different types of biopsy techniques.

JCAP3160

Provided by IJCAHPO

Scott M. Goldstein, MD

Level: Intermediate

1. Explain available modes of sonographic imaging.
2. Define the various controls used to optimize the sonographic image.
3. Learn the FDA-approved power limits for ophthalmic sonography.
4. Describe the advantages of using color and Doppler scanning techniques when evaluating traumatic eye injuries.
5. Describe the clinical indications for ophthalmic sonographic procedures.

This course will provide beneficial information about the advanced Haag-Streit LENSTAR® optical biometry and its ability to acquire all the necessary variables for IOL calculation in one single process; include capturing of true Lens Thickness, ACD, and Corneal Pachymeter measurements. Additionally, the participate will learn about the intuitive Eye Suite software which enables the LENSTAR® operator to subjectively view and omit individual variables among each scan thus reducing and potential outliers prior to IOL calculations.

Learning Objectives:

• Recognize LENSTAR®'s advantages for Premium IOL surgeons.
• Find value with the LENSTAR®-all measurements for IOL calculation measured with one device.
• Uncompromising accuracy of data from LENSTAR® with intuitive software assistance-(yellow warning symbols to flag potential outliers).

JCAV4620

Provided by IJCAHPO

Instructor: Bobby Fernandez, COA

Level: Intermediate

(Optical Biometry with a Lenstar®)

JCAV2020

Provided by IJCAHPO

Faculty: C. Robert Bernardino, MD

Level: Basic

The referral of patients for "droopy eyelids" is common. This course will review the anatomic foundations, classifications, and treatments for ptosis, dermatochalasis, and brow ptosis.

JCAP5080

Provided by JCAHPO

Instructor: Richard C. Allen, PhD, MD

Level: Basic

Three to four challenging cases will be presented in the areas of diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, retinal detachments, and clinical unknowns. These cases will be presented to challenge the participants and to help them better understand clinical decision making. The role of the ophthalmic technician will be emphasized.

JCAP1040

Provided by JCAHPO

Faculty: Edward Lim, MD

Level: Advanced

Learning Objectives:

1. List the imaging modalities used with vitreoretinal diseases.
2. Identify the findings in common vitreoretinal disorders.

This purchase is only for the CE quiz for Service For Sight Part 1: Eye on Kids. You can view the free course here.

JCAHPO and the Delta Gamma Foundation have partnered together to deliver four lectures that address eye health in children, education, and research involving sight preservation and prevention and early intervention in problems affecting sight in children. JCAHPO and the Delta Gamma Foundation have made these courses available to the general public as free resources. JCAHPO wishes to recognize The Delta Gamma Foundation's generous contribution to develop these courses and to deliver them to allied health personnel and the general public.

This course is an introduction to the examination and rehabilitation of children with permanent vision loss.

JCAV4970

Provided by JCAHPO

Instructor: Tamiesha Frempong, MD

Level: Intermediate

Credits: 1 IJCAHPO Credit
Format: Quiz

This purchase is only for the CE quiz for Service For Sight Part 1: Eye on Prevention. You can view the free course here.

JCAHPO and the Delta Gamma Foundation have partnered together to deliver four lectures that address eye health in children, education, and research involving sight preservation and prevention and early intervention in problems affecting sight in children. JCAHPO and the Delta Gamma Foundation have made these courses available to the general public as free resources. JCAHPO wishes to recognize The Delta Gamma Foundation's generous contribution to develop these courses and to deliver them to allied health personnel and the general public.

This course is an introduction to the examination and rehabilitation of children with permanent vision loss.

JCAV4980

Provided by IJCAHPO

Instructor: Alexander Christoff, COT, CO

Level: Intermediate

Credits: 1 IJCAHPO Credit
Format: Quiz

Sjogren’s Syndrome (SS) is often under-diagnosed and undertreated, causing a variety of clinical problems that are often confused with other diseases. Untreated, SS can have serious consequences. Optimal management of SS requires a multidisciplinary approach and aggressive treatment may not only enhance quality of life, but prevent potentially serious complications.

JCSM2020

Provided by JCAHPO

Peter Donshik, MD

Level: Intermediate

This course will define and give examples of terms associated with practice efficiency and discuss methods for increasing clinical efficiency.

Learning Objectives:

• Discuss terms used to describe clinical efficiency issues and give examples of the same.
• Apply remedies for clinical efficiency problems.

JCAV4120

Provided by IJCAHPO

Instructor: Kenneth E. Woodworth, Jr., COMT, COE

Level: Intermediate

(Technician Clinical Efficiency Pearls)

1. Identify the symptoms of temporal arteritis
2. Explain the signs of disease
3. Describe various treatments of the condition

This course will discuss the disorders that diabetes mellitus may cause in the cornea, lens, retina, and optic nerve. The course will also describe the eye disorders caused by diabetes mellitus and the newest treatments available.

Learning Objectives:

• List the disorders that diabetes mellitus may cause in the cornea, lens, retina, and the optic nerve.
• Describe the extent of the eye disorders cause by diabetes mellitus.
• State the newest goals of treatment of eye disorders in diabetic patients.

JCAP3200

Provided by IJCAHPO

Levent Akduman, MD

Level: Basic

The success of LASIK surgery depends on both the surgeon and the allied health staff. This course will review common mistakes encountered during LASIK procedures. During his lecture, Dr. Toyos will provide the audience with advice and tips on how common LASIK errors can be avoided and how ophthalmic medical personnel can interact closely with the surgeon to minimize errors.

Learning Objectives:

• Describe common mistakes that can occur during LASIK surgery.
• Name strategies to avoid common errors that can occur during LASIK surgery.
• Put into practice techniques to interact with a surgeon to minimize adverse outcomes.

JCAP3210

Provided by IJCAHPO

Rolando Toyos, MD

Level: Basic

1. Perform a thorough history to help evaluate ocular trauma
2. Identify the key features of the ocular examination in eye trauma
3. Describe the major ocular traumas
4. Describe the important techniques in evaluating eye trauma

Course Code:  JCAP6010
Provided by:  IJCAHPO
Instructor:  Barbara Harris, COT, PA, MBA
Level:  Intermediate

Credits:  1 IJCAHPO Credit
Format:  Audio / PowerPoint

Understanding the difference between strabismus and amblyopia along with the different types of each and their various treatment options. Also, understanding that what could appear as a routine problem might be far from the truth in reality.

Course Code:  JCAV4130

Provided by:  JCAHPO

Instructor:  Steven J. Lichtenstein, MD, FAAP, FACS, FAAO

Level:  Basic

Vertical strabismus is a misalignment of the eyes. Symptoms may include diplopia, asthenopia (eye discomfort), anomalous head posture, or cosmetically noticeable misalignment. This module will establish a basic approach to patients with vertical strabismus to help the ophthalmologist treat them most effectively. The evaluation of strabismus will consist of three components: 1) A comprehensive history, including gestational and birth history, past medical history, and family medical history, 2) A uniform approach to the patient examination, with specific tests that help verify the diagnosis of vertical strabismus, and 3) Assimilating and presenting the information from the first two components to the ophthalmologist is the final essential step.

Course Code:  JCTX1110

Provided by:  JCAHPO

Instructor:  Pamela J. Kutschke, CO
Ronald V. Keech, MD

Level:  Intermediate

This course will review aspects of driving assessment, including vision, cognitive, and motor skills.

Learning Objectives:

• Explain how to evaluate the ability of their patients to operate a motor vehicle safely.

JCAV3170

Provided by IJCAHPO

Walter M. Jay, MD

Level: Intermediate

This purchase is only for the CE quiz for Going Blind and Going Forward Part 1: Maximizing your Patient's Potential: The Ophthalmic Technician's Role in Vision Rehabilitation. You can view the free course here.

A series of three webinars collectively entiled "Going Blind and Going Forward: Pearls and Resources for the Eye Care Team," which aired live in October 2013, was made possible be a grant from the Reader's Digest Partners for Sight Foundation. The Reader's Digest Partners for Sight Foundation is devoted to improving the quality and productivity of life for the blind and visually impaired. JCAHPO and the Partners for Sight Foundation have made these courses available to the general public as free resources.

Have you been talking with patients who heard the doctor say, “There is nothing more I can do.” Of course, he/she means medically. But it would be helpful to add just six words: “but low vision rehabilitation can help.” This presentation will give you the information and resources you can use to add those six words and know what to do. The presentation will cover how to find and use local, state and national services and resources; tips and products for helping people to live with vision loss; and informational resources you can share with family members. The presentation will also include the wealth of resources that can be found on VisionAware.org, a free, one-stop online resource for adults new to vision loss and their families and other relevant sites such as FamilyConnect.org, a website for families of children with vision loss.

Learning Objectives:

• Analyze how vision loss impacts the lives of people
• Discuss services and resources that are available to help people coping with vision loss and everyday living tasks
• Discuss resources that can help family members with vision loss
• Identify appropriate services for patients with vision loss

JCAV4890

Provided by IJCAHPO

Instructor: Priscilla Rogers, PhD
Neva Fairchild

Level: Intermediate

(Where Do I Send People and How do I Help? Resources You Can Use 24/7)