PGCert Vision Impairment Rehabilitation at University of Strathclyde

Programme overview

The only vision rehabilitation course in Scotland, launched with Vision Collaborative Scotland to train the workforce serving adults with vision impairment. Modular and delivered mainly off campus with synchronous tutorials and professional placements in vision rehabilitation organisations.

Duration: 12 months part-time | Intake: January | Study mode: full-time | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

60 credits: Introduction to Vision Impairment, Assessment & Research Methodology, and Independent Living Skills & Communication Tools, with short placements. Qualifies as Vision Rehabilitation Assistant.

Career pathways

Qualifies graduates to deliver person-centred rehabilitation services for adults with vision impairment and blindness in charities, local councils and health and social care partnerships.

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Application information

Entry requirements

An Honours degree (or non-UK equivalent) from an approved university; or, without formal higher education qualifications, normally at least three years of professional experience in a health and social care profession with a Higher in English or equivalent (an SVQ 3 or HNC in Health and Social Care would also be considered). Applicants without appropriate qualifications may be admitted in exceptional circumstances on evidence of ability to work at postgraduate level. Applicants normally attend an interview with representatives from Visibility Scotland or Sight Scotland and the University.

Intake: January

Duration: 12 months part-time

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