Program Overview

Department of Occupational Therapy

The Department of Occupational Therapy is located in the School of Health Professions Building, Rm. 353, 1716 9th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL.

Low Vision Rehabilitation Graduate Certificate

The Low Vision Rehabilitation Graduate Certificate is a program designed for occupational therapists. It is the preeminent low vision rehabilitation program in the world, with nationally recognized faculty members who have edited and contributed chapters to the American Occupational Therapy Association textbook, Occupational Therapy Interventions for Adults With Low Vision. More than half of OTs with a Specialty Certification in Low Vision (SCLV) are UAB alumni.

Program Overview

The program focuses on clinical applications, allowing students to implement their knowledge immediately. It is designed to be flexible, with only six classes required to earn the certificate, and can be tailored to fit individual schedules.

Benefits

• Affordable: All students pay the in-state tuition rate, regardless of their location.
• Flexible: The program is online, allowing students to balance their learning with other responsibilities.
• Immediate Impact: Graduates can make an immediate impact in their communities, whether their interest is in acquired brain injury or age-related eye disease.

Alumni Testimonials

• "As an OT working in the area of low vision, enrolling in the UAB graduate certificate course was one of the best professional decisions I have made." — Mary Ruff, Golden Valley, Minnesota
• "The material covered in this program is extremely beneficial in my daily clinical practice and the workload is reasonable for the full-time working OT." — Lisa Puleo, Atlanta, Georgia
• "I was working 40 hours a week when I started the program and also became a new mother during the program…I appreciated the flexibility of not having to sit in a classroom and to be able to work on assignments and take exams when it was convenient for me." — Elsa Zavoda, Eidson, New Jersey

Program Details

• Duration and Format: The program requires six classes and is offered online, allowing for flexibility and affordability.
• Tuition: All students pay the in-state tuition rate, making it an affordable option for those from any location.
• Career Opportunities: Graduates are equipped to work directly with persons with vision impairment, present at vision-impaired support groups or organizations, participate as volunteers promoting vision impairment awareness, and teach continuing education courses to rehabilitation professionals.

University Information

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution, dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex, genetic information, age, disability, religion, and veteran's status. UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX.