Vision rehabilitation specialist

Level

Higher

Length

2 yrs

typical

Sector

Health and science

Pay

Paid

you earn while training

In a nutshell

Empower people with visual impairments to lead independent and fulfilling lives.

Assess clients' remaining vision and daily living needs at home or in clinic

Teach clients safe indoor and outdoor mobility using a long cane

Train clients to use magnifiers, talking devices, and accessibility apps

Support clients to regain daily living skills such as cooking and managing finances

Write detailed support plans and progress reports

Liaise with ophthalmologists, social workers, and other professionals

Review and update programmes as clients' needs change

How eye conditions affect functional vision and daily living

Orientation and mobility training techniques for people with sight loss

Assistive technology, magnification aids, and screen-reader software

Braille literacy and alternative reading and writing methods

Social care legislation, safeguarding, and person-centred planning

Long cane techniques and how to teach them safely

Psychological and emotional impact of sight loss and how to support clients

Ready to look for a place?

See live Vision rehabilitation specialist apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.

A Careermash concept · apprenticeship standard from our careers engine · vacancies via gov.uk.