Course

Clinical Optometry 5A - OPTM8512

Faculty: Faculty of Science

School: School of Optometry and Vision Science

Course Outline: http://www.optometry.unsw.edu.au

Campus: Sydney

Career: Postgraduate

Units of Credit: 6

EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)

Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 5.7

Enrolment Requirements:

Prerequisite: OPTM6421 and OPTM6422 and OPTM6423 and OPTM6424

CSS Contribution Charge: 2 (more info)

Tuition Fee: See Tuition Fee Schedule

Further Information: See Class Timetable

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Description

Objectives: Further development of the clinical skills needed to competently examine patients in optometric practice, and recommend appropriate treatment and strategies for patients presenting for primary eye care.

Brief Curriculum: To enhance clinical experience in providing primary eye care. The emphasis in this course is the diagnosis and management of visual problems.
Students may be required to attend compulsory clinical placements during the mid-year recess. Students may be required to attend external clinical placements which require additional costs to cover travel and accommodation.
Optometry

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