ORTH5059 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: ORTH5059 - Current Issues in Ophthalmology

This unit will include theory and practical sessions on the latest technical equipment used in orthoptic and ophthalmic practice, including: Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), Fluorescein Angiography and Photography, Digital Anterior Segment and Fundus Photography, Heidelberg Retinal Tomography (HRT), Humphrey Matrix, Corneal Aberrometry and Pachymetry. Emphasis will be placed on the clinical evaluation of glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration (AMD), and other macula dystrophies. An introduction to the management and coordination of clinical trials will also be included. The student will study and be encouraged to critically analyse current research literature.

Unit coordinator: Mrs Kate Thompson

Classes: Block mode (eight 3hr tutorials) and web-based, independent learning package with email support

Assessment: 4 case studies (three 20%, one 40%)

Textbooks: Alfaro DV, Age-Related Macular Degeneration: A Comprehensive Textbook (2006)Bouma BE and Tearney GJ, Handbook of Optical Coherence Tomography (2002)Duanes Clinical Ophthalmology CD-Rom (2007)Saine PJ, Ophthalmic Photography: Retinal Photography, Angiography and Electronic Imaging (2002)

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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