Professional Credential in Ocular Therapeutics – Clinical Placements
- Duration
- 7 weeks
- Delivery mode
- In-person
- Location
- Placement in hospital and private ophthalmology practice
- Price (AUD inc. GST)
- $3,900
- Spots remaining
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Real-world clinical learning
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Therapeutic prescribing
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Hospital-based placements
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Course summary
Build your knowledge and understanding in ocular therapeutics in real world settings
The course covers work integrated learning in specialist practice to consolidate knowledge in ocular disease diagnosis and management important for optometric therapeutic practice. Specifically, this course aims to expose students to a spectrum of ocular pathologies and their management under the direction of ophthalmic specialists. In this environment, students will also develop an appreciation for referral pathways and shared care planning for patients where appropriate. Students will also consolidate basic and advanced eye examination techniques important for the diagnosis and differential diagnosis of ocular pathology.
Who will benefit
- Optometrists seeking to build practical skills in ocular therapeutics and ocular disease management.
- Clinicians wanting real-world exposure to hospital and ophthalmology practice settings.
- Eye care professionals aiming to strengthen diagnostic, referral and shared care decision-making skills.
Course is suitable for
- Current or emerging therapeutically endorsed optometrists interested in advanced ocular pathology management.
Optometrists undertaking or preparing for therapeutic prescribing practice.
Clinicians wanting hands-on learning through supervised clinical placements and case-based discussions.
Delivered by experts
About the course
Advance your ocular therapeutics practice
Develop practical skills in ocular therapeutics through supervised hospital and ophthalmology practice placements. This course strengthens diagnostic reasoning, ocular disease management, referral pathways and shared care planning while consolidating advanced eye examination techniques relevant to contemporary optometric practice.
Why enrol in this course
Real-world clinical experience
Gain hands-on exposure to ocular therapeutics through supervised hospital and ophthalmology practice placements.
Build therapeutic confidence
Strengthen your ability to diagnose, manage and refer patients with complex ocular conditions.
Learn from specialists
Observe ophthalmic specialists managing a wide range of ocular diseases in real clinical settings.
Key features
Develop advanced eye examination and differential diagnosis skills relevant to contemporary optometric practice.
Participate in case discussions, online quizzes and reflective learning to consolidate clinical knowledge.
Explore referral pathways, shared care planning and retinal treatment approaches including intravitreal injections.
Learning outcomes
Build clinical expertise in ocular therapeutics
Gain practical experience in diagnosing and managing ocular disease through supervised clinical placements in hospital and ophthalmology settings. Develop confidence in therapeutic decision-making, referral pathways and shared care planning while strengthening advanced eye examination and differential diagnosis skills.
What you'll learn
Learn to identify ocular features that support differential diagnosis, develop evidence-based management plans and understand when specialist referral is required. You will also build knowledge of ocular therapeutics, retinal disease management and intravitreal injection procedures within contemporary optometric practice.
Topics covered
- Differential diagnosis of ocular pathology
- Therapeutic management of ocular disease
- Referral pathways and shared care planning
- Advanced eye examination techniques
- Glaucoma and retinal disease management
- Dry eye, corneal and conjunctival disorders
- Intravitreal injections and retinal therapies
Course delivery
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Schedule
This course is delivered across 7 weeks.
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Skills and career
Skills
Career roles
Course is suitable for