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Low Vision Therapists, Orientation and Mobility Specialists, and Vision Rehabilitation Therapists

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.

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21 tasks19 core, 2 supplemental
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Healthcare PractitionersOne of its 96 occupations
Code
29-1122.01SOC 2018: 29-1122

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19 core tasks and 2 supplemental, each quoted as published, with the survey it came from.

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  1. Task 1. Teach cane skills, including cane use with a guide, diagonal techniques, and two-point touches.Core taskTask 17336Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2021
  2. Task 2. Recommend appropriate mobility devices or systems, such as human guides, dog guides, long canes, electronic travel aids (ETAs), and other adaptive mobility devices (AMDs).Core taskTask 17355Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2021
  3. Task 3. 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).Core taskTask 17352Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2021
  4. Task 4. Develop rehabilitation or instructional plans collaboratively with clients, based on results of assessments, needs, and goals.Core taskTask 17350Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2021
  5. Task 5. Write reports or complete forms to document assessments, training, progress, or follow-up outcomes.Core taskTask 17349Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2021
  6. Task 6. Train clients to use tactile, auditory, kinesthetic, olfactory, and proprioceptive information.Core taskTask 17346Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2021
  7. Task 7. Assess clients' functioning in areas such as vision, orientation and mobility skills, social and emotional issues, cognition, physical abilities, and personal goals.Core taskTask 17351Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2021
  8. Task 8. Teach clients to travel independently, using a variety of actual or simulated travel situations or exercises.Core taskTask 17345Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2021
  9. Task 9. Teach self-advocacy skills to clients.Core taskTask 23918Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2021
  10. Task 10. Provide consultation, support, or education to groups such as parents and teachers.Core taskTask 17338Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2021
  11. Task 11. Teach independent living skills or techniques, such as adaptive eating, medication management, diabetes management, and personal management.Core taskTask 17354Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2021
  12. Task 12. Monitor clients' progress to determine whether changes in rehabilitation plans are needed.Core taskTask 17348Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2021
  13. Task 13. Identify visual impairments related to basic life skills in areas such as self care, literacy, communication, health management, home management, and meal preparation.Core taskTask 17353Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2021
  14. Task 14. Design instructional programs to improve communication, using devices such as slates and styluses, braillers, keyboards, adaptive handwriting devices, talking book machines, digital books, and optical character readers (OCRs).Core taskTask 17341Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2021
  15. Task 15. Train clients to use adaptive equipment, such as large print, reading stands, lamps, writing implements, software, and electronic devices.Core taskTask 17347Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2021
  16. Task 16. Participate in professional development activities, such as reading literature, continuing education, attending conferences, and collaborating with colleagues.Core taskTask 17339Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2021
  17. Task 17. Obtain, distribute, or maintain low vision devices.Core taskTask 17340Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2021
  18. Task 18. Collaborate with specialists, such as rehabilitation counselors, speech pathologists, and occupational therapists, to provide client solutions.Core taskTask 17342Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2021
  19. Task 19. Refer clients to services, such as eye care, health care, rehabilitation, and counseling, to enhance visual and life functioning or when condition exceeds scope of practice.Core taskTask 17337Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2021
  20. Task 20. Administer tests and interpret test results to develop rehabilitation plans for clients.Supplemental taskTask 17343Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2021
  21. Task 21. Train clients to read or write Braille.Supplemental taskTask 17344Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2021

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  2. Classification
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