Low Vision Rehabilitation

SHE level 3
SCQF credit points 30
ECTS credit points 15
Module code M3B524255
Module Leader Nadia Northway
School School of Health and Life Sciences
Subject Vision Science
Trimester A (September start)

Summary of content

The aim of the module is to provide participants with an opportunity to learn the
causes and effects of low vision and how to carry out an assessment of low vision
needs and to assist the client with low vision aids or assistive technologies to
enhance independent living skills across the life span.

Module details

Module structure

Activity Total hours
Lectures 24
Tutorials 8
Practicals 50
Seminars 0
Independent Learning 218
Assessment 0
Workshop 0

Assessment methods

Component Duration Weighting Threshold Description
Course Work001 30 35 CW1 - PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT
Course Work002 40 35 CW2 - CASE STUDIES 2000 WORDS
Course Work003 30 35 CW3 - CLASS TEST 2 HOURS