From Eyesight to Insight - Visual and Vestibular Assessment and Treatment - Vital Links Now
2033-01-01 | Vital Links Now
In this introductory video, Dr. Carl Hillier, O.D., FCOVD shares the importance of practitioners understanding the crucial connections between the vestibular and visual systems, the benefits of collaboration between occupational therapists and developmental optometrists, and highlights several key topics of interest discussed within the course!

Mary Kawar, M.S., OT/L shares with Sheila Frick how partnering with a developmental optometrist supported her work as a occupational therapist and discusses the multifaceted contributions of the vestibular system.
The Vision Kit – a toolkit utilized by Dr. Hillier & Mary Kawar
The development of higher-level performance skills, including reading, writing, and receptive and expressive language, is dependent upon a strong sensorimotor foundation. For many children unidentified difficulties with both the visual and vestibular systems can impact optimal performance. Participants will learn directly from an occupational therapist and developmental optometrist how to capture the subtleties of visual-vestibular dysfunction, thus enhancing participants’ ability to optimize treatment planning.
Vital Links & Vital Sounds have created a Vision Kit to compliment this course. The instructors will refer to and discuss the items included in the Vision Kit throughout the course. Though not required to attend the course, the items included in this kit will aid in assessing a person’s vision and will prove beneficial when implementing strategies learned during the course into your own clinical practice. You can purchase the Eyesight to Insight Vision Kit from Vital Sounds as a companion to the information taught course for the rate of $89 (S&H fees apply).

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Location
Vital Links Now On-Demand: Three-Week Recording Viewing Window
Schedule

Full Agenda

Live course recorded on: September 23 & 24, 2022, 9:00am — 4:45pm CDT
View the Course on Your Own Time! A three-week recording of the course will be available following registration on the Vital Links Now platform. Register below and you will immediately receive an email with a link to view the Vital Links Now course on your time and at your leisure over the three-week viewing period. Please note, your access to the course expires 21 days from the date of your purchase.

Recording Details
Recording Details
The course recording will be offered through our learning platform, Vital Links Now. After purchasing your course on Vital Links Now, you may view the recording at your leisure during the three-week viewing window — break it up or watch it all at once…it’s up to you! However, access to the recording, test and course materials will no longer be available after three-week window has passed; please plan accordingly.
How do I access the recording?
After registering for this course, you will receive a follow-up email that provides access to the course and printable handouts accessible through Vital Links Now. Your device must have access to an internet connection and the capability to stream YouTube videos.
Will I receive a certificate?
To receive credit for viewing the course recording, viewers are required to submit their test with a passing score (70% or higher) no later than their final day in the three-week viewing window.
Viewers can expect to receive a Certificate of Completion via email following completion of the course and passing the quiz.

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Level
Introductory
Instructors
Carl Hillier; O.D., FCOVD
Mary Kawar; M.S., OT/L
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

Understand how the vestibular and visual systems collaborate to monitor where our body is in space for our survival and to support our physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development.
Describe two vision screening procedures that can be utilized to identify vision delays and dysfunction which are likely to interfere with occupational performance at school, work, and home.
Identify when it is appropriate to refer clients for an optometric evaluation using standardized criteria and specific clinical observations.
Select three powerful treatment strategies that utilize the vestibular-oculomotor-cervical triad as a necessary foundation for organizing one’s body relative to meaningful activities, people, and environments.

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Continuing Ed

Vital Links is an AOTA approved provider of professional development. PD activity approval ID#07019. This Distant Learning — Independent Self-Study course is offered at 1.25 CEUs, Introductory Level; Client Factors, Performance Skills, & Intervention.
The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

Target Audience

Occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech and language pathologists, psychologists, developmental optometrists, special educators, and other interested allied health professionals

Completion Requirements

Participants who complete the course via independent self-study must view the entire course and complete a post-course quiz with a passion score of 70% or higher to receive a certificate of course completion.

Course Materials

Registrants will receive an email from Vital Links Now containing instructions on how to access the on-demand webinar and printable course materials, such as, the PowerPoint handouts.
See “Recording Details” below for additional information on how to access the recording.

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Please Contact Us if you have any questions.
Vital Links & Vital Sounds have created a Vision Kit to compliment this course. The instructors will refer to and discuss the items included in the Vision Kit throughout the course. Though not required to attend the course, the items included in this kit will aid in assessing a person’s vision and will prove beneficial when implementing strategies learned during the course into your own clinical practice.

Accessibility

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Vital Links will make every effort to honor requests for reasonable accommodations made by individuals with disabilities, including but not limited to written transcripts, multiple viewing attempts, and increased amount of time to complete training activities. It is a priority for Vital Links to ensure participation in all courses and activities for all individuals. Vital Links is committed to ensuring non-discrimination and to resolving any complaints related to a disability in a prompt and equitable manner.

Cancellation

Cancellations requesting a refund must be in writing and received by Vital Links two weeks prior to the course; refunds will not be granted after that date. Approved refunds will be issued after the final course date (minus $50 processing fee). Cancellation requests may transfer full credit towards another Vital Links course if notification is received in writing at least 7 business days prior to the start date.
Vital Links is not responsible for device compatibility issues, and it is each registrant’s responsibility to ensure his/her device is compatible with the noted platform and services. Any difficulty with compatibility is not grounds for a refund after the live webinar session begins.
Vital Links reserves the right to cancel any course with due cause and refund in full.

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