Academic Catalog

BLV-6501 VRT Internship

This course provides learners with the opportunity to engage directly with clients and consumers who are blind or visually impaired during 400 contact hours and 14 weeks of learning experience. Learners apply the competencies they have acquired in didactic and laboratory experiences to individuals in a variety of service delivery systems. Learners participate in observation, direct client/consumer contact, meetings with staff, and other special projects during the assigned internship days. Learners will also have opportunities to identify and work cooperatively with selected community resources to ensure the application of a full range of holistic Vision Rehabilitation Therapy interventions. All internship sites and supervisors meet the certification criteria of the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals (ACVREP).

Credits

6.0