Salus University Catalog 2018-2019

TVI Internship | 6 credits | Any Semester (upon completion of didactic courses) CER-BLV-6401AB-G This course is a student teaching course. Learners will be mentored by a certified Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments (TVI) to apply newly acquired knowledge and skills into serving individuals with visual impairments and additional disabilities. The emphasis will be placed on techniques and strategies for providing quality assessment and instruction to a variety of individuals with visual impairments, including those with multiple disabilities. It is expected that the learners will conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times.

Learners will be assigned a Salus University faculty supervisor to monitor performance and progress.

Course Format: Blended (distance education and community-based) TVI Comprehensive Examination | 0 Credits | Any Semester (upon completion of didactic courses) CER-BLV-6490AA Course Format: Distance Education or On-Campus VRT Fieldwork | 2.5 credits | Any Semester CER-BLV-6500AB-C This course provides students with an initial exposure to agencies, professionals, and practice methods in the field of Vision Rehabilitation Therapy. Learners begin to apply the competencies they have acquired in didactic and laboratory experiences to individuals in a variety of service delivery systems. Learners work at fieldwork sites under joint on-site and University supervision. On-site supervisors are expected to provide direct, consistent observation and feedback, as well as meet regularly with learners to discuss their activities, responsibilities, and the supervisor’s ongoing assessment of learner performance.

Course Format: Blended (distance education and community-based) VRT Internship | 6 credits | Any Semester (upon completion of didactic courses) CER-BLV-6501AB-G 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).

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