Endorsed by COVD
The VT 101 and VT 201 are the only courses of their kind to have both been endorsed by the COVD Board.
VT 201 Course
Our VT 201 course is designed to provide next level training for a vision therapist and the foundational knowledge needed for optometrists to get started in vision therapy. It is the only COVD endorsed course of its kind. Here's what one doctor said about her experience with the course:
"I see many kids in my practice and wanted to implement a vision therapy practice, but I wasn't sure where to begin. I was so fortunate to have found both the 101 and the 201 course by Emergent. I strongly believe that the 201 course is a must for a solid building block. I feel so much more confident at all stages of the vision therapy process. The programming portion of the course is just amazing. I definitely plan on having my therapists take this course as well just as they did with the 101 course."
~Supriya Krishnan, OD
We recommend vision therapists take our 101 course first if they are new. Optometrists should start with the 201 course and then review the 101 course for activities and other basics. The course has over 80 videos with comprehension checks.
All 3 Units of the VT 201 Course provide 12.5 hours of COPE Approved CE.
Optometric Testing for Vision Therapy
Unit 2 of 3 of our VT 201 Course
4.5 hours of COPE Approved CE
The following are learning objectives for this Unit of the VT 201 Course:
- Providing information about taking a good history for binocular vision evaluations including documentation, helpful checklists, and what to expect when taking a history
- Reviewing optometric testing for binocular vision evaluations including tests for oculomotor skills, accommodative skills, and binocularity.
- Educating on the typical evaluation process including the case presentation
Optometrists will have 3 months to complete each Unit of the VT 201 course from the time of purchase on this site. Licenses can also be purchased by emailing [email protected]. Licenses may be purchased now and activated at a later date.
The VT 201 Units 1 through 3 can be purchased bundled for $1,995.
Each optometrist will need their own course to receive COPE credit. Group rates for the entire staff can be found at www.emergentvt.com/training
Vision Therapists taking the course need to be employed by a doctor of optometry or under their guidance.
Please don't hesitate to reach out to us at [email protected] with any additional questions.
Course Curriculum
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Course Instructors
Benjamin C. Winters, OD, FCOVD
Dr. Winters is board-certified in vision development and vision therapy. He started Washington Vision Therapy Center in Yakima, Washington which grew to having over 150 concurrent patients in vision therapy. This growth continued as he helped start 2 more vision therapy clinics in Washington State. His advocacy for children that struggle with life-altering developmental vision problems has included over 100 lectures in colleges, professional groups, parent groups, and schools. He is one of the founders of Building Vision, a non-profit that raises awareness and funds for individuals struggling with these vision problems and which has given free screenings to almost 1000 children in the Yakima area.
James Smith, COVT
James Smith, COVT has been a vision therapist for many years and became certified through the College of Optometrists in Vision Development in 2015. His doctors have often commented on his instinctiveness in patient care and how he is able to connect with patients. Through Emergent, James has worked with over 150 vision therapists through the Emergent Online Vision Therapy Courses. He is currently a mentor and chair of the COVT program through COVD. His experience and knowledge in vision therapy have led doctors to asking him to come to their clinic and help train their vision therapists. James is a natural teacher and loves helping vision therapists meet their potential.
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