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Melissa L. Rice; Karen Harpster; Jillian Bulman; Veeral Shah; Terry L. Schwartz – Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, 2024
Introduction: Cerebral visual impairment (CVI) is the most common cause of visual impairment in developed nations. The purpose of this study was to understand the entry-level education and training received by optometrists and ophthalmologists, as well as current practice patterns. Methods: Online surveys were distributed to optometry and…
Descriptors: Visual Impairments, Brain Hemisphere Functions, Ophthalmology, Allied Health Personnel
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Bell, Alison; Bonafede, Lucas; Lorch, Arlene; Snitzer, Melanie; Edmonds, Scott A.; Levin, Alex V. – Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, 2023
Introduction: There is an increasing need for occupational therapists with the skills to provide low vision services, however, there is a lack of standardized training of low vision occupational therapy services. The purpose of this study is to design and evaluate a course for occupational therapy students to improve their skills and knowledge…
Descriptors: Allied Health Personnel, Occupational Therapy, Allied Health Occupations Education, College Students
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Underwood, William B.; Hernandez-Gantes, Victor M. – Community College Journal of Research and Practice, 2017
The purpose of this study was to determine whether student outcomes are a function of participation in different modes of delivery and student age in an Opticianry program at the community college level. The three instructional delivery methods were traditional face-to-face instruction, online delivery, and a hybrid format where students take…
Descriptors: Allied Health Occupations Education, Allied Health Personnel, Community Colleges, Ophthalmology