Vision & Auditory Screening Training

Vision & Auditory Screening Training

Fri, October 5 2018 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Administered by PSESD

Presenters

  • Annie Hetzel

Description

Presenter:  Annie Hetzel, MSN, RN - Puget Sound ESD School Nurse Corps Administrator and Safety Services Manager

Course Description:  This course will emphasize certification for Prevent Blindness Vision Screening in schools with an added overview of auditory screening.  Topics to be covered include basic eye anatomy review, common childhood vision problems, approved tools and practices conforming to new Washington State regulations, planning and setting up a vision screening program, demonstration of near and distance vision screening, documentation, referrals, and follow-up.   Participants will have the opportunity to practice and demonstrate near and distance vision as well as auditory screening.

Completion of the course exam and skills checklist will qualify participant for certification as a Vision Screener through Prevent Blindness: www.preventblindness.org

Important Note: Participants will learn how to comply with the new Washington State regulations for Vision Screeners effective July 1, 2017. For more information about these regulations, please click here or search for the following URL address:   http://apps.leg.wa.gov/wac/default.aspx?cite=246-760-070

Clock Hours:  6 clock hours will be offered on training day for an additional charge of $18. 

Registration Fee:  $150 per person.  Includes materials.  Lunch will be on your own.

Event Notes

PSESD Professional Development Cancellation Policy

A full refund will be granted if PSESD cancels the course. If a participant needs to cancel their registration for an event, the following guidelines apply:

  • A 90% refund will be granted if an email notice of cancellation is received by the PSESD class coordinator more than three full working days prior to the class start date. (e.g., if a class starts on Friday, the registration would need to be cancelled by 11:59 PM the Monday prior to the class)
  • If the registration fee was paid by credit card 120 days before the cancellation, the refund will appear on the credit card used for the initial transaction. If it is beyond the 120 days, a refund check will be issued.
  • If the registration fee was secured with a purchase order, only the cancellation fee will be invoiced. Registrants should notify their district that they did not attend the course.

Location

Puget Sound ESD
800 Oakesdale Ave. SW Renton WA 98057

Dates

  • Fri, October 5 2018
    8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
    Check-In: 8:15 AM
    Chinook Room - 3rd Floor

Registration

Event # 73839

Price
$150.00
Registered
8 / 20
Registration Ends
Wednesday Oct 3, 2018 11:59 PM
Registration is now closed.

Professional Hours

Clock Hour Number: SEI0137
6.00 Clock Hours $18.00