[visionrehabtherapist] Re: AER natinal convention
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- Date: Wed, 28 Jul 2010 02:52:30 +0000
Dear All,
Just to clarify, what I mean is certificate programs or certification
preparation programs at the university setting. Thanks.
Garett
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Subject: [visionrehabtherapist] Re: AER natinal convention
Dear Deanna and all,
Good evening. I too have heard the same. Another possibility is certification
programs at the university setting. I have heard that there is such a program
at Salus, but have yet to confirm this. There are similar programs for O&M at a
few universities and ACVREP recognizes this through Category 2 eligibility
requirements (O&M). This is perhaps another means to increase program capacity,
as such programs are attractive to individuals considering career change.
Thanks for the discussion and please keep the comments flowing.
Respectfully,
Garett A. Holm, President
ACVREP
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Date: Tue, 27 Jul 2010 21:13:29
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Subject: [visionrehabtherapist] Re: AER natinal convention
Good evening all,
Thanks so much Garett for your quick response to the below messages.
As a comment, according to what I have heard, university programs are not at
capacity.
Just another reason why we need to continue to get the word out about VRT's.
Deanna Austin
Chair, VRT division
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Dear Ali and All,
Good evening. Thank you or your comments.
Respectfully,
Garett
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Subject: [visionrehabtherapist] Re: AER natinal convention
Dear Garrett & All,
Ah, yes. If VRTs are to be eventually reimbursed for services by Medicare
and if referrals to vision rehabilitation is to be accepted practice by the
medical community, then the new ACVREP certification standards make sense.
The increase in certification standards match the ACVREP mission as listed
on the website at http://www.acvrep.org/: "Advancing professional competency
in vision rehabilitation and education to promote service quality."
We are, indeed, at a critical time when quantity of VRTS also matters so the
people who require the services will receive them. Yet, in the long-term,
this profession needs to continue to gain legitimacy which may, in turn,
translate into funding and increase the likelihood of universities
re-establishing VRT training programs like Florida State University, my alma
mater.
Ali
Ali Lee , CVRT
Vision Loss Services Coordinator
LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired
LightHouse of the North Coast, Satellite Program
1910 California Street, Third Floor
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 268-5646
(707) 268-5655 TTY
(707) 268-5647 FAX
alee@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
www.lighthouse-sf.org
http://www.lighthouse-sf.org/events/2010/ehc-60th.php
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Subject: [visionrehabtherapist] Re: AER natinal convention
Dear Maureen and All,
Good morning. I hope this finds you all well. To provide some clarity on the
matter the changes to eligibility criteria (formerly Category 3; now
Category 2, scheduled to be terminated on August 31, 2010) only pertains to
those individuals who are seeking initial ACVREP certification. For those
with who already hold ACVREP certification, recertification requirements
remain the same. Therefore, Maureen and others in her situation are not
affected by the change.
I was fortunate enough to address this issue at the AER International
Conference during the VRT Division Meeting. The biggest issue relative to
this matter is that this change leaves only one pathway (Category 1) to
apply for ACVREP Certification for Vision Rehabilitation Therapy. It is
import to be clear in the fact that this single pathway is degree bound.
Given this new provision and other conditions facing the field, I asked the
individuals present if this change would yield good our bad consequences on
the field as a whole. For those not able to attend, I would like to extend
the same opportunity. Please express any concerns or positive consequences
resulting from this action. I will be happy to share these comments with the
ACVREP Board and the CVRT Subject Matter Committee, which will be
implemented shortly.
Thank you.
Garett A. Holm, President
ACVREP
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