Specialty Certification in Low Vision (SCLV, SCLV-A)

Issued by American Occupational Therapy Association

Earners of this certification have demonstrated specialized knowledge, critical thinking, and occupational therapy practice experience in the area of low vision.

Type Certification
Level Advanced

Additional Details

Skills

Critical Thinking
Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)
Low Vision Evaluation & Assessment
Low Vision Interventions
Low Vision Service Delivery
Occupational Therapy

Earning Criteria

Certified or licensed by and in good standing with an AOTA-recognized credentialing or regulatory body
Have a minimum of 2,000 hours as an occupational therapy practitioner
Have a minimum of 600 hours delivering occupational therapy services to clients in the area of low vision within the last 5 years
Submitted a comprehensive reflective portfolio of professional development activities
To maintain SCLV and SCLV-A, certificants must meet continuing professional development requirements and apply for recertification every five years.
Note: Certificants who earned the SCLV and SCLV-A credentials achieved them through a legacy portfolio-based process.