Units
Ocular Therapeutics 1
Unit code: OPP001
Credit points: 24
Information about fees and unit costs
The aim of this unit is to provide optometrists with a sound knowledge of bio-medical sciences as they relate to ocular disorders and to enable them to therapeutically manage certain eye diseases. This unit covers: general pathology and immunology with reference to ocular tissues, microbiology with reference to organisms involved in ophthalmic diseases, pharmacology and pharmacodyamics including interaction of drugs with the body, disorders of the anterior eye, glaucoma, iritis and uveitis, management of cataract, post-surgical management, legal requirements for therapeutic drug use, workshops on skills related to the management of disease.
Availability
| Semester | Available |
|---|---|
| 2013 Semester 2 | Yes |
Sample subject outline - Semester 2 2013
Note: Subject outlines often change before the semester begins. Below is a sample outline.
Rationale
The purpose of this unit is to provide candidates with a sound knowledge of bio-medical sciences (in the context of understanding ocular anomalies and disorders), and to give them the background knowledge necessary to be able to prescribe a range of drugs used in the management of eye diseases. Contributors to the teaching of this unit will be from the disciplines of pharmacology, pathology, microbiology, pharmacy, ophthalmology, and optometry. The lecturing approach will include case-based, multidisciplinary and interactive presentations. Block teaching will be used so as to maximize access to the course by practitioners outside the South-East Queensland region.
Aims
The aim is to equip currently registered optometrists with the skills and expertise necessary to be able to therapeutically manage certain eye diseases and conditions. On successful completion of the Graduate Certificate, individuals may apply to the Optometrists Board of Queensland for endorsement to use approved S4 therapeutic agents in the course of their practice.
Objectives
- Understand the microbiological, immunological and pharmacological principles that underpin the use of ocular medications.
- Be competent in the use of appropriate ocular examination techniques and in the subsequent diagnosis of ocular disease.
- Understand appropriate management pathways for specified ocular diseases
including initiating treatment, review and referral as needed. - Understand the professional, ethical and legal issues related to therapeutic patient care, including the principles of Quality Use of Medicines (QUM).
Content
To be provided.
Approaches to Teaching and Learning
This unit will be completed by formal didactic teaching, case discussions and workshops, of not less than a total of 80 hours, together with guided learning. Clinical pathways, which provide guidelines for the optometric management of ocular conditions, will be integral to the instruction in this course.
Assessment
Formative Assessment:
- Case study discussions throughout the unit
- Unit coordinator will be available via telephone or e-mail to answer students' questions
Summative Assessment
Successful completion of each of the summative assessment items described below is required before candidates can proceed to the clinical training unit.
Assessment name:
Practical Exam
Description:
Examination of clinical skills. This assessment must be satisfactorily completed - Extra workshops will be provided to enhance candidate skills, where required.
Relates to objectives:
2
Internal or external:
Internal
Group or individual:
Individual
Due date:
N/A
Assessment name:
Theory Exam
Description:
Written theory paper.
Relates to objectives:
1-4
Weight:
100%
Internal or external:
Internal
Group or individual:
Individual
Due date:
Central Exam Period
Academic Honesty
QUT is committed to maintaining high academic standards to protect the value of its qualifications. To assist you in assuring the academic integrity of your assessment you are encouraged to make use of the support materials and services available to help you consider and check your assessment items. Important information about the university's approach to academic integrity of assessment is on your unit Blackboard site.
A breach of academic integrity is regarded as Student Misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties.
Resource materials
Lee, G., Bishop. P. (2002). Microbiology and Infection Control for Health Professionals, (2nd ed.). Prentice Hall.
Bartlett, J.D., Jaanus, S.D. (eds). (2002). Pocket Companion to Clinical Ocular Pharmacology (4th ed.). Butterworth-Heinemann.
Rang, H.P., Dale, M.M., Ritter, J.M., & Moore, P.K. (2003). Pharmacology (5th ed.). Churchill Livingstone.
Bruce, A.S., Loughnan, M.S. (2003). Anterior Eye Disease and Therapeutics A-Z. Butterworth-Heinemann.
Kanski, J.J. (2003). Clinical Ophthalmology: A Systemic Approach (5th ed.). Butterworth-Heinemann.
Please refer to the OPP001 OLT site to obtain further information and details regarding resource materials.
Risk assessment statement
There are no out of the ordinary risks associated with this unit.
Disclaimer - Offer of some units is subject to viability, and information in these Unit Outlines is subject to change prior to commencement of semester.
Last modified: 15-Nov-2012
