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February 24, 2009 Mental Health SIG Meeting: A Waist is a Terrible Thing to Mind. 5:30pm at Butler Hospital, Terrace Room. THIS MEEETING IS BEING RESCHEUDLED!
April 6, 2009 OT Month Party. : Returning to Work After a Brain Injury. Time TBA at New England Tech
May 2, 2009 RIOTA’s 1st Annual State Conference! NEIT in Warwick. Details soon to come.
All RIOTA presentations/meetings are free to RIOTA members (unless otherwise specified). Non-members will be charged a $25 fee.
Please see educational opportunities below available near you
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Click here for directions to New England Tech (NEIT)
Click here for directions to the Warwick Public Library (Sandy Lane Campus)
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Course Methodology Eight on-line training modules One module a week for eight weeks Lab sessions that will take place on two weekend days Course Details Course beginning in February Course eligible for 15-18 PDU’s (contact hours) for NCBOT or licensure Cost- $425 ($325 for OT’s who join our practice) For more information contact: Elliot Feldman Visions of Independence visions.of.independence@verizon.net 781-784-3320 |
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Course Curriculum · Anatomy and physiology of the visual system · The aging eye, visual impairments and resources · Functional vision assessment and tests performed · Optical and non-optical systems to help teach reading and writing · Sighted guide, depth perception cues and filters · Environmental modifications/safety and training for ADL’s and IADL’s · Telephone use, telling time and using money · Psychosocial concerns and community resources |
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Continuing Education Program in Low Vision for OTR’s and COTA’s
Visions of Independence, a national leader in the field of visual rehabilitative therapy, is |
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Log on to www.health-ed.com for more information or to register online
Click here to print brochure (PDF file)
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