Career overview
Low Vision Therapists, Orientation and Mobility Specialists, and Vision Rehabilitation Therapists
O*NET-SOC 29-1122.01
Median pay / yr$98,340
OutlookRapid Growth
Provide therapy to patients with visual impairments to improve their functioning in daily life activities. May train patients in activities such as computer use, communication skills, or home management skills.
What it takes
The skills, knowledge, and credentials employers look for in Low Vision Therapists, Orientation and Mobility Specialists, and Vision Rehabilitation Therapists.
Skills employers look for
- Active ListeningGiving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
- Learning StrategiesSelecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
- SpeakingTalking to others to convey information effectively.
- InstructingTeaching others how to do something.
- Reading ComprehensionUnderstanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Knowledge areas
- English LanguageKnowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.
- Education and TrainingKnowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
- PsychologyKnowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
- TransportationKnowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
- Customer and Personal ServiceKnowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Certifications that help you get hired
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