ORTH5056 at a glance...

Level:  Postgraduate

School/Department: 
Applied Vision Sciences

Credit points : 6

* The EFTSL value of a unit of study can be determined by dividing the Credit points by 48. For example, a 6 credit point unit of study has an EFTSL of 0.125 (6/48 = 0.125)

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Commonwealth Supported Places: $945

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Available in Semester 2 as Block Mode at Cumberland from 26 July 2010 to 31 October 2010

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Unit of Study: ORTH5056 - Vision and Driving

The vision standards required to hold a drivers license are defined by Austroads. This unit of study will introduce the participant to the assessment and implementation of the standard in both the off and on road situation. The range of topics to be studied includes: revision of the general ocular and neurological conditions that can give rise to ocular responses that result in the standard not being met; investigation of different methods of disclosing vision defects; discussion of ethical and legal issues related to driver license standards; investigation of the impact of vision defects on driving skills and the role of other disciplines in the development of safe driver practice. This unit will involve the practical on-road assessment of drivers with vision impairments.

Unit coordinator: Ms Neryla Jolly

Classes: Block mode, three 3 days on-campus, on-road practical sessions and web supported

Assessment: Six case studies (30%), critique of an area related to vision and driving skills (30%), two practical cases with on-road assessment (40%)

Pre-requisites: Qualification that enables registration with the Australian Orthoptic Board

Courses this subject is available in

This unit of study can be undertaken as a part of the following degree programs:

Graduate Certificate in Health Sciences

THIS PROGRAM WILL NOT BE OFFERED IN 2010

The Graduate Certificate of Health Sciences allows students who have a background in the health professions (and/or other relevant disciplines or equivalent professional qualifications and work experience) to develop discipline or cross-discipline based knowledge and research skills so they can critically evaluate and integrate evidence based practice into their work across a range of health disciplines.
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Master of Health Sciences

THIS PROGRAM WILL NOT BE OFFERED IN 2010

This flexible post-graduate program aims to equip health care professionals with the knowledge, understanding and expertise to succeed in the contemporary health care sector.
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