Units
Ocular Therapeutics 2
Unit code: OPP002
Credit points: 24
Information about fees and unit costs
This unit enables optometrists to develop an understanding of the properties of ocular therapeutic drugs and their applications in clinical practice, and to develop experience with the clinical management of certain eye diseases. The following topics are covered: Examination and diagnosis of anterior eye conditions (including acute red eye), glaucoma, iritis and uveitis, and cataract; development of management strategies including establishing appropriate treatment plans and evaluating the need for referral for specialist treatment; management of post-surgical conditions.
Availability
| Semester | Available |
|---|---|
| 2013 Semester 1 | Yes |
| 2013 Semester 2 | Yes |
Sample subject outline - Semester 1 2013
Note: Subject outlines often change before the semester begins. Below is a sample outline.
Rationale
The purpose of this unit is to enable candidates to develop an understanding of the properties of ocular therapeutics drugs and their applications in clinical practice, and to develop experience with the clinical management of certain eye diseases.
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 Optometry Board of Australia for a scheduled medicines endorsement to use approved S4 therapeutic agents in the course of their practice.
Objectives
1. Understand the microbiological, immunological and pharmacological principles that underpin the use of ocular medications
2. Be competent in the use of appropriate ocular examination techniques and in the subsequent diagnosis of ocular disease
3. Understand appropriate management pathways for specified ocular diseases, including initiating treatment, review and referral as needed
4. Understand the professional, ethical and legal issues related to therapeutic patient care
Content
In this unit you will undertake clinical placement activity in ophthalmological and optometric settings to reinforce clinical decision making skills and approaches to therapeutic management of eye disease. You will undertake a minimum 60 hours clinical training in a range of eye care settings (including eye care clinics and private ophthalmological practices), and submit case study papers describing clinical management.
Approaches to Teaching and Learning
Through observation and participation in the examination and decision making processes of eye care practitioners you will reinforce clinical decision making skills, and review the management approaches of a range of practitioners in dealing with patients requiring therapeutic management. Self reflection and peer group discussion will enhance your development of appropriate management protocols.
Assessment
Formative Assessment
- Case Study discussions throughout the unit
- Unit coordinator will be available via telephone or email to answer students' questions
Assessment name:
Written Submission
Description:
Submission of materials documenting the number and diversity of patient care experiences and demonstrating the candidate's ability to develop appropriate management plans.
Sucessful completions of this assessment item is required before the candidate may undertake Assessment Item No 2.
Relates to objectives:
1-4
Weight:
25%
Internal or external:
Internal
Group or individual:
Individual
Due date:
TBA
Assessment name:
Case Study Reports
Description:
You will submit 3 case studies, written in scientific journal format, that describe assessment, diagnosis and therapeutic management of 3 individual patients. One of these patient case studies will also form the basis of a grand-rounds style case presentation to your peers at a case studies weekend. Successful completion of this assessment item is required before the candidate may undertake the oral examination.
Relates to objectives:
1-4
Weight:
25%
Internal or external:
Internal
Group or individual:
Individual
Due date:
TBA
Assessment name:
Oral Examination
Description:
An oral examination using case based scenarios emphasising clinical decision making and problem solving skills in the therapeutic management of eye disease.
Sucessful completion of this assessment item is required before the candidate may pass the unit.
Relates to objectives:
1-4
Weight:
50%
Internal or external:
Internal
Group or individual:
Individual
Due date:
TBA
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
References
Lee, G. and Bishop, P. (2006). Microbiology and Infection Control for Health Professionals. (3rd ed). Prentice Hall
Bartlett, J.D. and Jaanus, J.D. (editors). (2002). Pocket Companion to Clinical Ocular Pharmacology (4th ed). Boston: Butterworth-Heinemann
Rang, H.P. Dale, M.M.Ritter, J.M. and Flower ,R.J. (2007). Rang and Dale's Pharmacology (6th ed). Philadelphia, PA: Churchill Livingstone.
Bruce, A.S. and Loughnan, M.S. (2011) Anterior Eye Disease and Therapeutics A-Z. (2nd ed). Butterworth-Heinemann.
Kanski, J.J. (2011). Clinical Ophthalmology: A Systematic Approach (7th ed). Butterworth-Heinemann
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: 16-Oct-2012
