Professional Training and Development
LEARNING MODULES
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PROFESSIONAL MODULE: AUGUST 2016
Eye examination and communication techniques specific to the elderly
By Chris Steele BSc(Hons), FCOptom, DCLP, DipOC, DipTp(IP), FBCLA
CET code and points: C-51936: 1 interactive or C-51937: 1 non-interactive. Expiry: 31 December 2018.
Audience and competencies: Optometrist and dispensing optician - Standards of practice and ocular examination
CET compliance: GOC standards require practitioners to reflect on how to apply their learning to practice.
The learning objectives of this unit of learning are:
- Practitioners will have an understanding of the different examination techniques required to examine the fundus of older patients.
- Practitioners will have enhanced understanding of age-related conditions which may require adaptation to the routine eye examination and patient communication
PROFESSIONAL MODULE: SEPTEMBER 2016
Communication skills - Building trust and empathy
By Dr Sukhwant Bal PHD
CET code and points: No CET accreditation
Audience: All professional practitioner groups
PROFESSIONAL MODULE: OCTOBER 2016
Introduction to diabetes
By Dr Ketan MBBS MSc MD MS FRCP
CET code and points: C-52854: 1 interactive or C-52852: 1 non-interactive. Expiry: 31 December 2018.
Audience and competencies: Optometrist - Communication and ocular disease. Dispensing optician - Communication and ocular abnormalities
CET compliance: GOC standards require practitioners to reflect on how to apply their learning to practice.
The learning objectives of this unit of learning are:
- Practitioners will have enhanced understanding of the aetiology, risk factors (including modifiable factors), complications and treatment of diabetes allowing them to communicate these and advise patients more effectively
- Dispensing opticians will have enhanced understanding of the treatment of diabetes and advice to patients regarding treatment and modifiable risk factors
- Optometrists will have enhanced understanding of the risk factors of diabetic retinopathy
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