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CAREER
Low Vision Therapists, Orientation and Mobility Specialists, and Vision Rehabilitation Therapists
Overview
Salary Median (2020)
$85,570
Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)
+13.9% (faster than the average)
Career
What Low Vision Therapists, Orientation and Mobility Specialists, and Vision Rehabilitation Therapists Do
Provide therapy to patients with visual impairments to improve their functioning in daily life activities. May train patients in activities such as computer use, communication skills, or home management skills.
Other Job Titles Low Vision Therapists, Orientation and Mobility Specialists, and Vision Rehabilitation Therapists May Have
Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS), Orientation and Mobility Specialist (O and M Specialist), Vision Rehabilitation Therapist (VRT), Visually Impaired Teacher (TVI)
Tasks & Responsibilities May Include
- Teach cane skills, including cane use with a guide, diagonal techniques, and two-point touches.
- Recommend appropriate mobility devices or systems, such as human guides, dog guides, long canes, electronic travel aids (ETAs), and other adaptive mobility devices (AMDs).
- Train clients with visual impairments to use mobility devices or systems, such as human guides, dog guides, electronic travel aids (ETAs), and other adaptive mobility devices (AMDs).
- Develop rehabilitation or instructional plans collaboratively with clients, based on results of assessments, needs, and goals.
- Write reports or complete forms to document assessments, training, progress, or follow-up outcomes.
Education
Level of Education Attained by Low Vision Therapists, Orientation and Mobility Specialists, and Vision Rehabilitation Therapists
Most common level of education among people in
this career: Master's degree (57%)
Master's degree
Post-baccalaureate certificate
Bachelor's degree
Majors Related to Career
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