Children’s Vision Screening Training & Certification
Friday, December 13, 2024, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT
Category: Professional Development
Free, 3-hour training near you to become certified in mass and individual vision screening are being held. The PBNC Children’s Vision Screening Training & Certification program ensures NC schools can conduct vision screening according to current national guidelines using age-appropriate evidence-based vision screening tools and procedures. The program provides workshops across all 100 NC counties to certify screeners in the fundamentals of vision screening techniques, referral, and follow-up. Participants will receive a manual, vision screening chart, and matching card. Persons passing performance criteria, and a written test receive a certificate which qualifies them to perform vision screening for a period of 2 years and CEUs are available. Screening procedures included in the training are developed and approved by national groups and professional organizations, including the:
Endorsed by NC Department of Health and Human Services, PBNC’s Children’s Vision Screening Certification program aims to ensure that school-age vision screenings are conducted in a consistent and uniform manner using evidence based and age-appropriate screening tools. Without training and certification, children and students participate in vision screening with different tools and procedures depending on where they live or which schools or primary care provider offices they attend. This leads to potential under-referrals and inconsistencies that can drive inequalities in children’s vision, eye care, and eye health across the state. This training will be held on December 13 from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at the Telra Institute in Charlotte. |