Orientation and Mobility Certification Test Preparation Modules
Session Dates
Wednesday May 31, 2017 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Closed
This series is designed to prepare university trained Orientation & Mobility (O&M) specialists for the national examination for O&M certification through the Academy for Certification of Vision and Educational Professionals (ACVREP). Each training will focus on one to two testing domains. Prior to each scheduled training, participants will read recommended references and complete the study guide questions per assigned Module(s). Through guided discussions during the training, participants will share their answers to the completed study guide and gain a deeper understanding of the content of each testing domain.
Study Guide Modules by Testing Domains:
Module 1: Professional Information
Module 2: Relevant Medical Information
Module 3: O&M Assessment
Module 4: O&M Instruction Program
Module 5: O&M Related Concepts
Module 6: Orientation Strategies and Skills
Module 7: Mobility Skills
Module 8: Use of Senses
Module 9: Additional Disabilities
Module 10: Human Development and Diversity
Module 11: Environmental Accessibility
Module 12: Psychosocial Implications
Reasonable efforts will be made to accommodate individuals who have special needs as addressed by the Americans with Disabilities Act and who need assistance at this training. Contact: Patty Panuccio, at 800-446-5607x6841, or "ppanuccio@pattan.net(Patty Panuccio email)":mailto:ppanuccio@pattan.net.