Beth Barstow, PhD, OTR/L, SCLV, FAOTA Program Director This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 205-934-7321
Beth Barstow, PhD, OTR/L, SCLV, FAOTA Program Director This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 205-934-7321
The Low Vision Rehabilitation Graduate Certificate is the preeminent low vision rehabilitation program for occupational therapists in the world. Our nationally recognized faculty members edited and contributed chapters to the American Occupational Therapy Association textbook, Occupational Therapy Interventions for Adults With Low Vision. In addition, more than half of OTs with a Specialty Certification in Low Vision (SCLV) are UAB alumni.
Your time is valuable. Your needs are immediate. In this program, you’ll learn clinical applications today that you can implement tomorrow.
Around the world, from Singapore to Ireland to Alabama, our graduates are driving the future of this field through leadership and innovation. Our alumni take pride in both their work and their education.
Build your skills. Build your confidence. Build your own Low Vision Clinic.
Whether your interest is in acquired brain injury or age-related eye disease, the Low Vision Rehabilitation Graduate Certificatewill prepare you to make an immediate impact in your community.
Don’t miss family time. Don’t miss work.
You need only six classes to earn your Low Vision Rehabilitation Graduate Certificate, and our format allows you to tailor your learning to your schedule.
Affordable. Flexible. Online.
All students pay the in-state tuition rate, no matter where they live. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to find out how to apply now.
UAB has many degree programs (both on-campus and online) that can lead to professional licensure or certification. Licensure requirements vary from state to state and among professional organizations. If you are interested in learning about potential professional licensure requirements in your state, contact UAB State Authorization at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
If you do not live in the United States, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands, please be aware that your country may or may not regulate distance education. Visit the UAB eLearning website for more information before enrolling.
Did You Know?
More than two-thirds work directly with persons with vision impairment.
More than half of OTs with SCLV designation are UAB alumni.
More than half present at vision-impaired support groups or organizations.
More than 75% participate as volunteers promoting vision impairment awareness.
Nearly half have taught continuing education courses to rehabilitation professionals.
“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. The courses are very well conceived, having a network of other low vision OT's for discussion and support is wonderful, and it has given me a great framework for OT practice in this specialty area. I would highly recommend this program to any OT considering work or already working in low vision rehabilitation.”
— 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.”