BASIC
Low vision: basics, diagnostics & support measures
Sight shapes our development and would be the last sense many would give up.
But what happens when visual perception is severely limited and this limitation cannot be corrected with glasses?
In this course, you will learn which processes are necessary for an image to be created in the brain, how we visually perceive our environment, and which tests are part of the low vision examination. You will also learn how to use the examination results to develop targeted support measures and help people with visual impairments to manage their daily lives more independently.
Course content
- Introduction to the topic
- Definitions & terms
- Development & deviations of vision
- Examination & therapy
- Support measures & help in everyday life
- Final test
This course is aimed at anyone who works with or cares for children, adolescents and adults with visual impairments. It is therefore also of interest to parents and guardians.
- Therapists from all areas (physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, sports therapy, etc.)
- Nurses
- Doctors and physicians
- Special education teachers and teachers
- Movement and health scientists
90 minutes learning time
Handout included
available for 6 months from booking
Meet the teacher
Sue Santschi
Sue Santschi is a certified orthoptist. After training in orthoptics at the Lucerne Eye Clinic and the German-Swiss School for Orthoptics in St. Gallen, she worked in several ophthalmology practices in Central Switzerland, and since 2019 at Pilatus Augenärzte in Lucerne. In 2008 she completed the course as a specialized orthoptist in low vision. She lives with her family and her Labrador in the beautiful canton of Nidwalden in Switzerland. In addition to excursions in nature, she enjoys playing volleyball, is a volunteer helper in the "Clubbeizli" of the Stans football club and loves books.
Info video
Low Vision
Training points
and
Certificate
You will receive the following training points for this course
- Ergotherapy Association (EVS): 1 teaching unit
- physioswiss: 1 teaching unit
- Ergotherapy Association: 2 teaching units
- Physiotherapy Association: 2 teaching units
- German Association for Health Sports and Sports Therapy (DVGS): 2 teaching units
- Umbrella organization of medical-technical services* (MTD): 2 teaching units
After completing the course, you will automatically receive a personal certificate that you can use as proof of your training
* Our confirmation of participation can be submitted to your professional association as part of an application for the MTD-CPD certificate.
