Endorsed by COVD
The VT 101 and VT 201 are the only courses of their kind to be endorsed by the COVD Board.
12.5 Hours of COPE Approved CE
Optometrists wanting to receive COPE approved CE must purchase the course through Woo University.
Click here to access: Woo University VT 201 Course
VT 201 Course
Our VT 201 course is designed to provide next level training for a vision therapist and the foundational knowledge needed for optometrists to get started in vision therapy. It is the only COVD endorsed course of its kind. Here's what one doctor said about her experience with the course:
"I see many kids in my practice and wanted to implement a vision therapy practice, but I wasn't sure where to begin. I was so fortunate to have found both the 101 and the 201 course by Emergent. I strongly believe that the 201 course is a must for a solid building block. I feel so much more confident at all stages of the vision therapy process. The programming portion of the course is just amazing. I definitely plan on having my therapists take this course as well just as they did with the 101 course."
~Supriya Krishnan, OD
We recommend vision therapists take our 101 course first if they are new. Optometrists should start with the 201 course and then review the 101 course for activities and other basics. The course has over 80 videos with comprehension checks. The course also includes:
- Access to a Certified Optometric Vision Therapist mentor
- A final written exam
- A printed Emergent certificate (if the students receives a passing grade)
The final written exam is multiple choice and must be passed with an 80% passing grade to earn the Emergent Certificate. Students will have 6 months to complete the course from the time of purchase on this site.
The VT 201 course (unlike the 101 course which is only available for individual purchase) can be purchased for an individual or through group pricing. For more information on group pricing please visit the the group pricing page.
Vision Therapists taking the course need to be employed by a doctor of optometry or under their guidance.
Please don't hesitate to reach out to us at [email protected] with any additional questions.
Course Curriculum
Videos that are free to preview are indicated below.
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- Introduction to Neurology of the Eyes (2:03)
- Extraocular Muscles (3:18)
- 3 Cranial Nerves that Move the Eyes (2:01)
- Cranial Nerve III, IV, VI Paresis or Palsy (7:18)
- Comitancy vs Non-comitancy (2:06)
- Visual Pathways of the Brain (3:34)
- Visual Field Defects (5:20)
- Visual Spatial Neglect (5:47)
- Abnormal Egocentric Localization (2:29)
- Nystagmus (2:27)
- Vestibular Disorders (7:45)
- Post-Concussion Syndrome (8:30)
- Introduction (2:13)
- 3 Treatment Modalities for Amblyopia: Traditional (15:42)
- 3 Treatment Modalities for Amblyopia: Polamirror Method (7:15)
- 3 Treatment Modalities for Amblyopia: Sanet/Vergara Protocol (9:19)
- Sudden Onset Strabismus (9:19)
- Bifocals and Accommodative Esotropia (4:16)
- Eccentric Fixation vs Anomalous Correspondence (10:18)
- Surgical Intervention (12:35)
- Unusual Strabismus (9:05)
- First Activities (12:50)
- Oculomotor Activities (6:07)
- Accommodative Activities (4:39)
- Binocular Activities (8:02)
- Activities to Develop Proprioception/Localization (6:48)
- Activities to Develop Visual Perception (2:22)
- Activities for CN III, IV, and VI Paresis (6:14)
- Activities for VF Defects/Neglect (4:22)
- Activities for Abnormal Egocentric Localization (3:16)
- Activities for Vestibular Disorders (6:37)
Course Instructors
Benjamin C. Winters, OD, FCOVD
Dr. Winters is board-certified in vision development and vision therapy. He started Washington Vision Therapy Center in Yakima, Washington which grew to having over 150 concurrent patients in vision therapy. This growth continued as he helped start 2 more vision therapy clinics in Washington State. His advocacy for children that struggle with life-altering developmental vision problems has included over 100 lectures in colleges, professional groups, parent groups, and schools. He is one of the founders of Building Vision, a non-profit that raises awareness and funds for individuals struggling with these vision problems and which has given free screenings to almost 1000 children in the Yakima area.
James Smith, COVT
James Smith, COVT has been a vision therapist for many years and became certified through the College of Optometrists in Vision Development in 2015. His doctors have often commented on his instinctiveness in patient care and how he is able to connect with patients. Through Emergent, James has worked with over 150 vision therapists through the Emergent Online Vision Therapy Courses. He is currently a mentor and chair of the COVT program through COVD. His experience and knowledge in vision therapy have led doctors to asking him to come to their clinic and help train their vision therapists. James is a natural teacher and loves helping vision therapists meet their potential.
VT 101
- Individual Only
- Individual $995
- COVT Mentor
- Oral and Written Exam
- 3 months Access
- COPE Approved Version Available (7 hours)
- click here to access
VT 201
- Individual and Group Pricing Available
- Individual $1,495/Group $1,800
- COVT Mentor
- Written Exam
- 6 months Access
- COPE Approved Version Available (12.5 hours) - click here to access
Online Sanet Seminar Series
- Group Pricing
- Group $3,995
- Unlimited Access
- 120 hours of lecture content
- Over 500 pages of original commentary
