Increasing Provider Confidence in Disability Eye Care Part 2: What Clinical Staff Needs to Know

 

 

Created by eye care providers for eye care providers and all interested in ensuring equitable access to vision health care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.   This lecture series was made possible through a collaboration among the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH), the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS) and all presenters who shared expertise and gave so generously of their time. 

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Launch Date: May 13, 2025
Expiration Date: May 12, 2026

Target Audience

Physicians, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants and Ophthalmologists

Learning Objectives

At the end of this activity, the learner or healthcare team should be able to:

  • Conduct comprehensive eye examinations for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) using evidence-based desensitization techniques to improve patient outcomes
  • Communicate effectively with patients with IDD and their caregivers, fostering trust and ensuring a patient-centered approach to care
  • Identify and implement strategies to reduce social, environmental, and systemic barriers to vision care, promoting equitable access for this population
  • Apply proper time-based billing and documentation practices specific to the care of patients with IDD to enhance efficiency and compliance
  • Integrate current guidelines and evidence-based practices into their clinical workflows to provide optimal care and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to advocate for systemic changes that address disparities in vision care access and outcomes.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine designates this Enduring activity for a maximum of 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 0.50 Participation
Course opens: 
05/13/2025
Course expires: 
05/12/2026
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Greg R. Waldorf, OD, MPH, FAAO
MCPHS School of Optometry
MCPHS University Eye and Vision Center,
Vision Clinic for Persons with Developmental Disabilities
Dr. Waldorf has no relevant financial relationships and does not plan on discussing unlabeled/investigational uses of a commercial product.

​Dot Tolls, OD
MCPHS School of Optometry
MCPHS University Eye and Vision Center,
Vision Clinic for Persons with Developmental Disabilities
​Center for Adaptive Eye Care Southeastern Massachusetts
​Holyoke Health Center-Vision Center

Dr. Tolls has no relevant financial relationships and does not plan on discussing unlabeled/investigational uses of a commercial product.

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine and the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services. Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

 

Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

COPE Credit (Optometrists)
COPE-Accredited via New England College of Optometry 

Course Number - 95538-PM

For COPE credit, please claim a participation certificate.

Available Credit

  • 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine designates this Enduring activity for a maximum of 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 0.50 Participation
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