Vision in the Aged (Cataract and AMD) CPD

Overview
What will I learn?
Teaching and Assessment
Recommended Reading
Funding
Leads to...

With an ageing population, it is increasingly important for optometrists to be familiar with age-related changes in the visual system and eye conditions which are common in the elderly. The module is fully accredited for CET points and will provide at least 24 of the 36 points required for continued registration.

Dates of module 25th - 26th February 2013.

Course Information

Start Date	Start Time	Duration	Cost	Course Code	Apply
Monday 25 February 2013		The module is taught over two days and will usually run from Monday to Tuesday.	Contact Postgraduate Admissions for full details.	OVM012	Apply Now

Tutor Info

Contact

Dr Michelle L Hennelly
MSc Programme Director
m.hennelly@city.ac.uk

CPPD Administration for Administrative enquiries:

School of Health Sciences
City University London
Northampton Square
London
EC1V 0HB
United Kingdom

+44 (0)20 7040 5000
healthprofessionals@city.ac.uk

Eligibility

You should normally be a UK registered optometrist satisfying all legal requirements to be eligible to practise in the UK
Overseas optometrists will be accepted on an ad hoc basis providing your undergraduate syllabus and clinical responsibilities are similar to those of a UK optometrist.

English Requirements

For those students whose first language is not English one of the following qualifications is also required:

IELTS: 7
TOEFL (internet-based): 100

What will I learn?

The module will enable you to:

Appreciate the demographics and complex visual requirements of the older population
Evaluate the most appropriate tests for investigating a given age-related problem and analyse the results from clinical tests appropriately
Provide detailed explanation of, and differentiate between, age-related ocular disease and its treatment
Evaluate and analyse the presenting symptoms of an elderly patient along with optometric observations
Exercise and further develop the analytical skills required in the field of vision and ageing
Appreciate the most appropriate management strategy for a given elderly patient communicating effectively with the patient and health care professionals.

Teaching and Assessment

Teaching

The module is composed of formal lectures with the opportunity for questions. It runs over three days with at least 21 hours of teaching.

Each candidate is given comprehensive notes at the beginning of the module to facilitate learning.

Assessment

The assessment consists of a closed book MCQ assessment. Questions will test your critical and evaluative understanding, clinical recognition skills, ability to differentially diagnose and application of knowledge.

Exam Date

Exam dates for this module are as follows: 10th April 2013.

Funding

The fees are as follows:-

EU & UK Students: £750
International Students: £1,100

If you are being sponsored please ensure that you include a sponsor letter with your application. The sponsor letter should state your name and the module that you are applying for.

Leads To...

Successful completion of 60 PG credits (4 modules) leads to the award of PG Certificate and 120 credits (8 modules) leads to the PG Diploma in Clinical Optometry.
Completion of a total of 120 PG credits plus a research project or dissertation (following completion of the 'Research Methods and Statistics' module) will be required to obtain the MSc.

A certificate is also provided for each module upon successful completion.

City University is a registered CET provider and has been delivering high quality CET accredited lectures and distance learning material.

All lectures and practical sessions on the 3 day module are eligible for CET credits.
One hour of learning equates to 1 CET credit. For each hour of practical workshop, 2 credits are awarded.

Career Outcome

Application Deadline:

Period Occurrence Year Course

PRD2 A 2012/3 NUCNMO

Download an application form

Contact Admissions (Postgraduate)