How do they match: Low Vision Therapists, Orientation and Mobility Specialists, and Vision Rehabilitation Therapists

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

  • Blind O and M Therapist
  • Blind Orientation and Mobility Therapist
  • Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist
  • O and M Instructor
  • O and M Specialist
  • Orientation and Mobility Instructor
  • Orientation and Mobility Specialist

  • Identify visual impairments related to basic life skills in areas such as self care, literacy, communication, health management, home management, and meal preparation.
  • 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.

  • Diagnose medical conditions.
  • Analyze patient data to determine patient needs or treatment goals.
  • Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment.
  • Develop treatment plans that use non-medical therapies.
  • Evaluate patient functioning, capabilities, or health.
  • Monitor patient progress or responses to treatments.
  • Prepare healthcare training materials.
  • Refer patients to other healthcare practitioners or health resources.