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

SOC 29-1122.01

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.

Zone 5 Healthcare Practitioners and Technical

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Active Listening

4.0

Speaking

3.9

Writing

3.8

Monitoring

3.8

Social Perceptiveness

3.8

Service Orientation

3.8

Reading Comprehension

3.6

Active Learning

3.6

Knowledge Areas 8

Education and Training

4.4

English Language

3.6

Psychology

3.5

Customer and Personal Service

3.4

Computers and Electronics

3.1

Therapy and Counseling

3.0

Transportation

3.0

Clerical

2.9

Key Tasks

1Teach cane skills, including cane use with a guide, diagonal techniques, and two-point touches.

2Train clients to use tactile, auditory, kinesthetic, olfactory, and propioceptive information.

3Assess clients' functioning in areas such as vision, orientation and mobility skills, social and emotional issues, cognition, physical abilities, and personal goals.

4Teach clients to travel independently, using a variety of actual or simulated travel situations or exercises.

5Monitor clients' progress to determine whether changes in rehabilitation plans are needed.

Also Known As

Certified Low Vision Therapist Certified Orientation & Mobility Specialist Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS) Certified Vision Rehabilitation Therapist Global Mobility Specialist Low Vision Therapist Mobility Specialist Orientation & Mobility Specialist Orientation and Mobility Instructor Orientation and Mobility Specialist