Download `Exit level` outcome: Ocular disease certificate \(ODC\)

‘Exit level’ outcome: Ocular disease certificate (ODC)
Having successfully completed the certificate course, the participating optometrist will be
enabled to:
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Reflect on foundational knowledge of ocular anatomy and physiology and apply this
knowledge in the understanding of general pathology principles utilized in clinical
medicine and microbiology applicable to an eye-care practitioner.
show competency in the application of scientific health care skills in the evaluation
of pathologies of the eye and related systemic diseases
competently perform diagnostic techniques required for the assessment of
pathologies of the eye and related systemic diseases while interpreting these to aid in
the differentiation.
demonstrate competency in the recognition of pathologies of the eye and related
systemic diseases
show competency in the foundation knowledge of pharmacological principles
demonstrate knowledge of commonly used ocular medications; their applications,
side-effects, actions and precautions
display basic knowledge of ocular side-effects of commonly used systemic drugs
demonstrate knowledge of appropriate laws pertaining to the use of scheduled drugs
and the presentation/packaging of drugs in their formulations.
display the management or referral skills appropriate to specific disease states of the
eye, and degrees there-of
show ability to work within a health-care team and/or to interact consultatively with
other health-care providers
Competency criteria:
Each module is assessed separately for competency.
Modules 1 to 4 will be formally assessed in a written knowledge component taking the
form of a 3 hour paper.
Module 5 will include skills assessment of various techniques as well as case analysis
and/or presentation.
Each module must be successfully completed for an optometrist to be considered in the
application for diagnostic privileges.
Structure and description of modules:
Module One:
Overview of Ocular Anatomy, Physiology, Microbiology and
General Pathology
The purpose of this module is to review the concepts related to ocular disease and the
processes involved, by providing the foundational knowledge required for the
differentiation of normal and abnormal presentations. Particular reference is given to
those disease processes related to the eye and annexe.
An overview of related anatomy (with emphasis on the head and neck) is included as a
basis for the general pathology.
Clinical medicine reviews the pathophysiogical basis, clinical presentations and broad
management options for the more commonly presenting systemic diseases that may
implicate, or be implicated in, the ocular disease context.
The basic microbiology component of this module relates to ocular disease that occurs
with the invasion of micro-organisms and the diagnostic techniques utilized in the
assessment of this process.
Specific outcomes will be described in the course pack (hard copy) available at the site of
registration, prior to commencement of each module.
Module Two: Ocular Disease: Anterior Segment
The objectives encompassed in this module are:
◊ To familiarize learners with anterior segment pathology and/or deviations from the
normal, particularly systemic related ocular pathologies, that they may encounter in a
patient care setting.
◊ To provide the learner with the competence to appropriately manage or refer patients
with eye-health related problems, especially anterior segment related diseases.
◊ To provide the knowledge that will be consolidated with skills to be learned in
module five of this course, so that optimal utilization of specialized diagnostic
equipment and techniques may be made.
This module is intended to provide learners with the knowledge and understanding of
variations from the normal presentation of the eye and it’s functioning, and any
associated clinical deviation which they may expect to encounter (observe, manage or comanage) in the patient care setting. It is designed to generate appropriate management
due to the recognition and knowledge of pathologies, particularly those that may have
ocular manifestations. Ocular Disease: Anterior Segment, is concerned mainly with the
anterior segment of the eye and it assumed that the learner is competent in the
foundational knowledge outlined in module one.
Exit level outcome:
Having successfully completed the module, the qualifying optometrist will be able to:
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show competency in the application of scientific health care skills in the evaluation
of pathologies of the eye and related systemic diseases
◊ demonstrate competency in the recognition of pathologies of the eye and related
systemic diseases
◊ display the management or referral skills appropriate to specific disease states of the
eye, and degrees there-of
◊ show ability to work within a health-care team or interact consultatively with other
health-care providers
Specific outcomes will be described in the course pack (hard copy) available at the site of
registration, prior to commencement of each module.
Module Three:
Ocular Disease: Posterior Segment and Neurology
The objectives encompassed in this module are:
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To familiarize learners with posterior segment pathology and/or deviations from the
normal, particularly systemic related ocular pathologies, that they may encounter in a
patient care setting.
To provide the learner with the competence to appropriately manage or refer patients
with eye-health related problems, especially posterior segment related diseases and
basic neurology problems .
To provide the knowledge that will be consolidated with skills to be learned in
module five of this course, so that optimal utilization of specialized diagnostic
equipment and techniques may be made.
This module is intended to provide learners with the knowledge and understanding of
variations from the normal presentation of the eye and it’s functioning, and any
associated clinical deviation which they may expect to encounter (observe, manage or comanage) in the patient care setting. It is designed to generate appropriate management
due to the recognition and knowledge of pathologies, particularly those that may have
ocular manifestations. Ocular Disease: Posterior Segment and Neurology, is concerned
mainly with the posterior segment of the eye and it assumed that the learner is competent
in the foundational knowledge outlined in module one.
Exit level outcome:
Having successfully completed the module, the qualifying optometrist will be able to:
◊ show competency in the application of scientific health care skills in the evaluation
of pathologies of the eye and related systemic diseases
◊ demonstrate competency in the recognition of pathologies of the eye and related
systemic diseases
◊ display the management or referral skills appropriate to specific disease states of the
eye, and degrees there-of
◊ show ability to work within a health-care team or interact consultatively with other
health-care providers
Specific outcomes will be described in the course pack (hard copy) available at the site of
registration, prior to commencement of each module.
Module Four:
Ocular and General Pharmacology
The objectives encompassed in this module are:
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To familiarize learners with fundamental principles of general pharmacology and
with important drugs used to treat non-ophthalmic disease, particularly those
pharmaceutical agents which may interact with ophthalmic drugs and or cause
significant ocular/visual side effects.
To give learners an appreciation for pharmacokinetic, pharmacodynamic and clinical
aspects of ocular pharmacology and to familiarize them with drugs used to diagnose
and/or treat ophthalmic disease, especially anterior segment disease.
The course is intended to provide learners with the knowledge and understanding of
pharmaceutical agents that they may expect to employ clinically and/or otherwise
encounter in the patient care setting. It is designed to generate awareness of potential
interactions between ophthalmic and other medications and to familiarize students with
ocular and visual side effects that sometimes result when ophthalmic medications are
employed in the clinical setting or otherwise prescribed for patient use.
Exit level outcome
Having successfully completed the course, the qualifying optometrist will be able to:
show competency in the foundation of pharmacological principles
◊ demonstrate knowledge of commonly used ocular medications; their applications,
side-effects, actions and precautions
◊ display basic knowledge of ocular side-effects of commonly used systemic drugs
◊ demonstrate knowledge of appropriate laws pertaining to the use of scheduled drugs
and the presentation/packaging of drugs in their formulations.
Module Five:
Ocular Diagnostic Techniques and Clinical Application
The aim of this module with a hands on workshop, is to develop the capacity of the
practitioner in the skills of diagnostic assessment relating to ocular disease, so that
proficiency is achieved in specialized procedures and techniques.
The clinical interpretation of results will be consolidated with the knowledge offered in
the previous modules of this course so that the practitioner will better be able to assess
and manage patients in their ocular health status, within health care.
Specific techniques will be outlined in the manual given out to registered delegates on
site.