CLVT Complete Exam Guide
Eligibility, registration, format, and current policies
The CLVT exam is administered by Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals (ACVREP). Use this guide as an orientation, then confirm every time-sensitive requirement in the official candidate materials linked below.
Key Facts
| Credential | Certified Low Vision Therapist (CLVT) |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | Use the CLVT handbook to identify the correct education, clinical competency, transcript, and documentation route |
| Scheduling | ACVREP’s current process includes eligibility review before exam scheduling |
| Preparation Basis | Use the CLVT scope of practice, body of knowledge, competencies, handbook, and ethics code |
Eligibility and Application
Review the official eligibility rules before purchasing an exam appointment. Document your education, license or registration, and required experience exactly as Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals (ACVREP) requests.
Registration, Testing, and Cost
Use the official registration portal for the current application process, fees, testing windows, scheduling rules, accommodations, and identification requirements. These details can change, so the official source controls.
Scoring, Retakes, and Renewal
Consult the current candidate handbook for score reporting, passing standards, retake waiting periods, renewal cycles, and continuing-education requirements. Do not rely on an older third-party summary for a current policy decision.