Low Vision Therapists, Orientation and Mobility Specialists, and Vision Rehabilitation Therapists
O*NET Code: 29-1122.01
Education Level
Zone 5 - Extensive Prep
Master's/Doctoral degree
Description
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.
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💼 Also Known As
Blind Orientation and Mobility Therapist (Blind O and M Therapist)Certified Low Vision Therapist (CLVT)Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS)Certified Vision Rehabilitation Therapist (CVRT)Global Mobility SpecialistLow Vision TherapistMobility ProfessionalMobility SpecialistOrientation and Mobility Instructor (O and M Instructor)Orientation and Mobility Specialist (O and M Specialist)Orientation SpecialistRehabilitation SpecialistRehabilitation TeacherRehabilitation TherapistStudents with Visual Impairments Teacher (TVI)Vision Rehabilitation Therapist (VRT)Vision SpecialistVision TherapistVisually Impaired Teacher (TVI)
⚡ Skills (19)
Active Listening4/100
Speaking4/100
Learning Strategies4/100
Reading Comprehension4/100
Social Perceptiveness4/100
Instructing4/100
Service Orientation4/100
Writing4/100
Active Learning4/100
Monitoring4/100
+ 9 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (27)
🔥Amazon Web Services AWS software
Data base user interface and query software
🔥Microsoft Access
Data base user interface and query software
🔥Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
🔥Microsoft Office software
Office suite software
🔥Microsoft Outlook
Electronic mail software
🔥Microsoft PowerPoint
Presentation software
🔥Microsoft Visio
Process mapping and design software
🔥Microsoft Word
Word processing software
🔥Oracle Database
Data base user interface and query software
🔥Oracle Java
Object or component oriented development software
🔥Oracle PeopleSoft
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
🔥Python
Object or component oriented development software
🔥Ruby
Development environment software
🔥SAP software
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
🔥Workday software
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
0Ai Squared ZoomText
Device drivers or system software
0American Printing House for the Blind Learn Keys
Device drivers or system software
0American Printing House for the Blind Talking Typer
Computer based training software
0Arkenstone Atlas Speaks
Analytical or scientific software
0Axistive BigShot Screen Magnifier
Device drivers or system software
0Dolphin Lunar
Device drivers or system software
0Freedom Scientific MAGic
Device drivers or system software
0Internet browser software
Internet browser software
0Operating system software
Operating system software
0Oracle Hyperion
Data base reporting software
0Oracle NetSuite
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
0ZoomWare Screen Magnifier
Device drivers or system software
🔄 Career Transition Paths
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📊 Skills Comparison
Low Vision Therapists, Orientation and Mobility Specialists, and Vision Rehabilitation Therapists → Occupational Therapists
Transition Difficulty: Easy (90% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (19)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Active Listening
Current: 4Target: 4
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Monitoring
Current: 4Target: 4
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Service Orientation
Current: 4Target: 4
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Reading Comprehension
Current: 4Target: 4
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Writing
Current: 4Target: 4
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Speaking
Current: 4Target: 4
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Critical Thinking
Current: 4Target: 4
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Social Perceptiveness
Current: 4Target: 4
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Instructing
Current: 4Target: 4
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Judgment and Decision Making
Current: 3Target: 4
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Active Learning
Current: 4Target: 4
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Learning Strategies
Current: 4Target: 4
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Coordination
Current: 3Target: 4
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Time Management
Current: 3Target: 4
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Complex Problem Solving
Current: 4Target: 3
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