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Flex VRA trains paraprofessionals more easily and economically than doing it yourself. Through 38 easy-to-use, interactive and engaging lessons, VRA students learn important techniques for assisting in Rehabilitation Teaching, Low Vision, Orientation & Mobility and the practical skills that help them become a part of the vision rehabilitation team. Your own certified vision rehabilitation professionals function as Mentors, monitoring skill acquisition and providing structured, supervised interaction with consumers of vision rehabilitation services. Mentor software supports student management and makes it easy for Mentors to evaluate student progress and competency.

Eligibility

• Students must have a high school diploma or equivalent, access to a computer with an active internet connection, and email.
• Mentors must be Certified vision rehabilitation professionals with access to a computer with an active internet connection, and email.
• No more than 3 VRA students to one Mentor.

Here’s what students and mentors are saying about Flex VRA:

“I found the program to be comprehensive and informative and a good training tool.” — Flex VRA Mentor

“It was so much easier to access the training from the computer, tests were great and having a supervisor on site was great” — Flex VRA student

“Flex VRA is cost-effective. The student can learn from home, doesn’t have to expend travel time, has time of the day flexibility, so it’s also time effective.” — Flex VRA Mentor

Tuition:

$1,500/student; Group rates arranged
(No more than 3 students per mentor)

You can register on-line, or by phone by calling 212-821-9470.

Availability:

300 days from start date

List of Lessons

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