Low Vision Therapists, Orientation & Mobility Specialists, & Vision Rehabilitation Therapists
Code: 29-1122.01
Bright Outlook
Median Annual Salary
Competitive / Variable
Sector & location dependent
Preparation & Education
Standard Educational Pathways
Job Zone N/A
Industry Outlook
Bright Outlook
Active demand across the UK workforce
Role Overview & What They Do
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.
Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)
Certified Low Vision Therapist (CLVT)
Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS)
Mobility Specialist
Orientation and Mobility Instructor (O and M Instructor)
Orientation and Mobility Specialist (O and M Specialist)
Rehabilitation Teacher
Rehabilitation Therapist
Students with Visual Impairments Teacher (TVI)
Vision Rehabilitation Therapist (VRT)
Visually Impaired Teacher (TVI)
Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks
- Teach cane skills, including cane use with a guide, diagonal techniques, and two-point touches.
- Recommend appropriate mobility devices or systems, such as human guides, dog guides, long canes, electronic travel aids (ETAs), and other adaptive mobility devices (AMDs).
- Train clients with visual impairments to use mobility devices or systems, such as human guides, dog guides, electronic travel aids (ETAs), and other adaptive mobility devices (AMDs).
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Most employers hiring for a Low Vision Therapists, Orientation & Mobility Specialists, & Vision Rehabilitation Therapists in the UK require a combination of relevant educational qualifications, technical certifications, or demonstrative on-the-job vocational experience.
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