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        Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS)
        Certification Description
        Professional certification of Orientation-and-Mobility specialists has existed for over 30 years. In that time, certification procedures and standards have evolved and changed as the profession has continued to grow. In 2000, the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals (ACVREP) was formed. The role of ACVREP is to assume responsibility for professional certification of rehabilitation and education professionals in the area of visual impairment.
        Certifying Organization
        Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals
        https://www.acvrep.org/index
        Certification Details
        • More than two years of education or training after high school required?    No
        • More than two years of work experience required?    No
        • Oral or Written Exam Required?    Yes
        • Renewal Required?    Every 5 Year(s)
        • Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)?    Yes
        • Renew through Re-Examination?    No
        • Renew through Continuing Professional Development(CPD)?    No
        • Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)?    No
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        Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist Website