Vision Screening Certification

  • Multiple Dates
  • ESC Region 13
  • 6 CPE Credits
  • Free

Become certified as a vision screener

It is a state law that all school-aged children 4 years old by September are required to have their vision screened.

Vision screening is required for students in:

  • kindergarten
  • first
  • third
  • fifth
  • seventh graders
  • any other first-time entrants (4 years through 12th grade) are required

To be certified as a vision screener to screen students the required training is provided by the Texas Department of State Health Services. Certification is good for a period of 5 calendar years.

Who is this training for?

  • Nurses
  • health aides
  • teachers
  • volunteers

The continuing education (CE) credits are NOT applicable for nursing credit.