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CGEC Clinical Evaluation and Management of Visual & Perceptual Impairments Following Acquired Brain Injury: A Hands-On Approach

This library guide is designed to accompany a continuing education program for occupational and physical therapists who treat persons with acquired brain injuries and other neurological conditions that impact the visual system. In this two-day course, fac

Description

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, MAY 3 & 4, 2025
CHECK IN AND BREAKFAST: 7:30 AM PROGRAM: 8:00 AM 
– 4:30 PM
William F. Andrews Conference Center
WakeMed Raleigh Campus, 3024 New Bern Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27610

This course is designed for occupational and physical therapists who treat persons with acquired brain injuries and other neurological conditions that impact the visual system. In this two-day course, faculty will offer their knowledge of the visual system, assessment and treatment techniques regarding visual management and clinical manifestations of common visual impairments following an acquired brain injury.
This is an intermediate level course. Participants will be able to apply immediately upon completion of the course, the assessment and treatment strategies learned throughout the two days.

Target Audience
Physical Therapists, Physical Therapy Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants

Agenda

DAY 1: SATURDAY, MAY 3, 2025
7:30 AM     Registration and Breakfast
8:00 AM     Welcome and Module 1: Program Overview
9:00 AM     Module 2: Vision Care Collaborations
10:00 AM   Break
10:15 AM   Module 3: Vision Screening and Evaluation
12:00 PM   Lunch (provided)
1:00 PM     Module 4: Vision Screening and Evaluation (cont.)
2:00 PM     Module 5: Compensatory Post-Screening Interventions
3:00 PM     Break
3:15 PM     Module 6: Treatment Overview
4:15 PM     Q & A
4:30 PM     Adjourn
DAY 2: SUNDAY, MAY 4, 2025
7:30 AM     Registration and Breakfast
8:00 AM     Module 7: Oculomotor
9:00 AM     Module 8: Visual Motor
10:00 AM   Break
10:15 AM   Module 9: Convergence/Accommodation 
11:00 AM   Module 10: Vestibular Integration
11:45 AM   Lunch (provided)
12:45 PM  Module 11: Scanning
1:45 PM    Module 12: Visual Analysis and Pre-Driving
2:45 PM    Break
3:00 PM    Module 13: Goal Writing
4:00 PM    Q & A, Wrap-up
4:30 PM    Adjourn