School of Optometry
Short Graduate Program in Vision Rehabilitation Therapy
Program structure
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Graduate 2-658-6-3
Course listing
| Official title | Microprogramme de deuxième cycle de réadaptation en déficience visuelle |
|---|---|
| Type | Attestation |
| Number | 2-658-6-3 |
Version 00 (H22)
This short graduate program contains 18 credits.
Segment 70
All the credits in the short graduate program are mandatory.
Bloc 70A
Internship in Vision Rehabilitation Therapy 2
Through established links with the rehabilitative environment, students are introduced to all of the professional issues associated with service provision in visual impairment. They begin to develop their identity and professional autonomy.
Braille and Visual Impairment
Competence in the reading, writing, and teaching of uncontracted and contracted braille. Students learn how to read braille both visually and tactually. Practical applications in daily life.
Computer-based Assistive Technology I
Students learn how to evaluate the best reading and writing modality (visual, auditory or tactile) and to teach the use of visual, tactile, and auditory devices.
Computer-based Assistive Technology II
Study of environmental adaptation methods and strategies in the use of equipment, software, and resources for computer accessibility by blind and visually impaired individuals. Course includes theoretical presentations and laboratory work.
Living with Visual Impairment
This course addresses the theoretical and practical concepts involved in all activities of daily life and the assistive devices and strategies involved to improve functional vision.