Professional Credential in Ocular Therapeutics - Glaucoma
- Duration
- 7 weeks
- Delivery mode
- Online
- Price (AUD inc. GST)
- $4,200
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Real-world clinical focus
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Aligned with national guidelines
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Flexible format for busy schedules
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Course summary
Build your knowledge and understanding in glaucoma therapeutics
The course introduces the basic and clinical sciences related to the use of therapeutic agents in the care of patients with glaucoma. This course provides the student with important fundamental knowledge essential for the diagnosis and co-management of patients with glaucoma, in line with current scope of practice and clinical practice guidelines. This knowledge will also contribute towards professional development relevant to the Optometry Australia Credentialled Advanced Practitioner – Glaucoma program.
Who will benefit
Eye health clinicians seeking to deepen their understanding of glaucoma diagnosis, staging and management.
Practitioners interested in expanding their therapeutic knowledge to support safe, evidence‑based glaucoma care and co‑management.
Course is suitable for
- Optometrists, ophthalmologists and eye care professionals involved in the diagnosis, monitoring and management of glaucoma.
- Practitioners wanting to update or strengthen their clinical expertise.
- Clinicians looking to advance their scope of practice, particularly those working towards the Optometry Australia Credentialled Advanced Practitioner – Glaucoma pathway.
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About the course
Advance your skills in glaucoma diagnosis and therapeutic care
This professional credential equips optometrists and eye care professionals with essential knowledge in the diagnosis and therapeutic management of glaucoma. Through a blend of self-directed learning and live online discussions, you’ll explore clinical best practices, reflect on how therapeutic decisions are made and collaborate with peers to strengthen your real-world application of glaucoma care. You'll also have the opportunity to present on practical case studies, consolidate your clinical thinking and build confidence in shared care management.
Why enrol in this course
Enhance clinical expertise
Build confidence in delivering safe, effective glaucoma care.
Turn theory into real-world clinical practice
Put your skills to work through real-world cases and collaboration.
Designed for busy professionals
A flexible, fully online delivery over 7 weeks, designed to fit around your professional commitments.
Maintain a competitive advantage in your clinical career
Learn the latest evidence-based approaches aligned with national glaucoma care guidelines.
Key features
Learn the latest approaches aligned with clinical guidelines and supported by current research.
Reinforce your learning through case reflections and therapeutic planning tasks.
Gain insights from experienced clinicians and educators specialising in glaucoma therapeutics.
Connect with peers through group discussions and shared clinical insights.
Learning outcomes
Clinical capabilities for therapeutic glaucoma practice
By the end of this course, you will be equipped to identify and stage different types of glaucoma, critically evaluate therapeutic options and apply current clinical guidelines to develop effective management and co-management plans.
What you'll learn
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Define and discuss the pathophysiology of glaucoma
- Diagnose and differentially diagnose and stage glaucoma
- Develop a plan for glaucoma management, including the use of ocular therapeutics where relevant
- Understand current clinical practice guidelines and co-management guidelines for glaucoma
- Understand seminal clinical trials relevant to the care of glaucoma patients in general optometric practice
Topics covered
- Definition, epidemiology and pathophysiology of glaucoma
- Intraocular pressure and the anterior chamber angle
- Ocular biometry relevant to glaucoma
- Systematic approach to optic nerve examination
- Systematic approach to clinical perimetry
- Systematic approach to imaging in glaucoma
- Glaucoma supplementary testing
- Glaucoma progression analysis
- Glaucoma monitoring
- Differential diagnosis of optic nerve disease
- Glaucoma phenotypes – primary glaucoma
- Glaucoma phenotypes – secondary glaucoma
- Glaucoma phenotypes – angle closure
- Medical management of glaucoma
- Laser management of glaucoma
- Surgical management of glaucoma
- Glaucoma clinical trials
Course delivery
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This course is delivered online across 7 weeks.
Prep week (Week 0) |
Module 1: Fundamentals of the glaucoma examination (Week 1) |
Module 2: Glaucoma progression and differential diagnosis (Week 2) |
Module 3: Glaucoma phenotypes (Week 3) |
Module 4: Medical management of glaucoma (Week 4) |
Module 5: Interventional management of glaucoma (Week 5) |
Module 6: Glaucoma clinical trials and consolidation (Week 6-7) |
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Next steps
Enrol now in Professional Credential in Ocular Therapeutics - Glaucoma via the UNSW Navigator portal.
- 8 Jun 2026 - 2 Aug 2026: Enrol
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