Advanced Acute and Emergency Eyecare (ACO707)

Module details

• Advanced clinical investigation of the emergency patient.
• Neuro-ophthalmology.
• Post-surgical complications.
• Secondary complications.
• Ocular tumours.
• Functional vision loss.
• Non-accidental injury.
  
  

Assessment

Learning outcomes

• Demonstrate a systematic knowledge and understanding of complex acute and emergency conditions including differential diagnosis, management, referral and treatment pathways.
• Demonstrate the ability to systematically and critically analyse and interpret the complex clinical findings recorded during the investigation of a patient with an acute or emergency condition and produce accurate complex clinical management recommendations to meet the differing needs of a variety of patients.
• Demonstrate the ability to perform advanced clinical assessments to aid the diagnosis and monitoring of complex acute eye conditions.
• Systematically organise and communicate with complex acute emergency patients to elicit comprehensive clinical information and deliver relevant and accessible advice.

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Fees

Entry requirements

• Registered ophthalmic professional working in a clinical area that will facilitate the successful completion of the module learning outcomes.
• It is a pre-requisite that students completing this module have successfully completed the Acute and Emergency Eyecare (ACO703) module, or an equivalent Level 7 module in Acute and Emergency Eyecare.
• Due to the blended learning delivery model of this module, it is an expectation that applicants will have access to wi-fi and relevant electronic devices that allow them to engage fully with all aspects of module delivery, teaching, learning and assessment.
• In some cases, an interview may be required to assess individual ability to meet the requirements of this module.