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Advanced Paediatric Eyecare

Gain advanced knowledge and practical skills necessary for diagnosis and management of common childhood vision disorders.

Next Dates: 21 July; View more dates
Duration: 5 weeks
Delivery mode: Online
Price (AUD inc. GST): $1,250

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Course summary

Diagnose and manage childhood vision disorders

This course emphasises the importance of the comprehensive childhood vision examination, the management of childhood refractive error, evaluation and management of common childhood strabismus and diagnosis and treatment of amblyopia.

Throughout the progression of this course, you will reflect on broader clinician capabilities, including the ability to translate research evidence practice and apply communication skills required for paediatric clinical practice with patient-centred care in mind.

Price

Total fees

$1,250

AUD inc. GST

Who will benefit

Eye healthcare clinicians
Eye clinician-scientists
Health practitioners

Course is suitable for

Health practitioners who would like to advance their skills and knowledge in paediatric eye care.

Those who assess children referred from childhood vision screening programs, see a large number of children in their practice or work in collaborative and team-based care.

Delivered by experts

Amanda Lea

Lecturer - Medicine & Health

Amanda is a paediatric optometrist and education focused academic at UNSW where she is involved in the clinical teaching of paediatric optometry, binocular vision and myopia control to pre-registration optometrists and vision science students. Amanda has special interests in evidence-based clinical teaching and practice, and co-convenes the paediatric strand of the final year Master of Clinical Optometry course.

About the course

Comprehensive training in childhood vision assessment and management

This short course is designed for eye care and health practitioners seeking to build on their entry-level competencies and advance their knowledge and skills in paediatric eye care. It provides practical, evidence-based training in the diagnosis and management of common childhood vision disorders, including refractive error, strabismus and amblyopia. Ideal for those involved in childhood vision screening programs, working with a high volume of paediatric patients or practising in collaborative, team-based care settings, this course supports lifelong learning and clinical excellence in paediatric eye health.

Why enrol in this course

Enhance your knowledge

Increase your understanding of typical ocular and visual neurodevelopment in the healthy child.

Assess and interpret clinical findings

Assess visual function, ocular alignment and motility, refractive status and ocular health of infants and pre-literate children.

Evidence-based approach

Apply an evidence-based approach to the communication with, and examination of, an infant or young child.

"APEC is a fantastic course to help build a foundation of knowledge for paediatric eye care. It is evidence based and well presented, with an equal balance of independent and group based learning, as well as host to a wide variety of presenters."

Sukanya Iyer | Optometrist | OPSM & Clarity Eye Surgeons

Key features

Management plans

Develop and communicate management plans (including relevant prescribing of optical correction) to parents/guardians and other health professionals.

Learn to interpret non-verbal cues

Recognise behavioural responses, eye movements, fixation patterns and other subtle signs that indicate how a child sees and interacts with their environment.

Leverage research

Apply research evidence to clinical decision-making.

Learning outcomes

Skills to support confident, evidence-based paediatric eye care

Designed to prepare eye care practitioners with advanced knowledge and practical skills necessary for diagnosis and management of common childhood vision disorders.

What you'll learn

By the end of this course, you'll be equipped with the skills to assess and interpret visual function, ocular alignment, refractive status and overall eye health in infants and pre-literate children. You'll gain a deeper understanding of typical ocular and visual neurodevelopment in healthy children, and learn to diagnose common paediatric eye conditions.

The course emphasises an evidence-based approach to both examination and communication, enabling you to effectively engage with young patients and their families. You'll also learn how to develop and communicate tailored management plans including appropriate prescribing - to parents, guardians and fellow health professionals. Finally, you'll build confidence in applying research to clinical decision-making and in clearly summarising and sharing your findings.