Course

Clinical Optometry 4B - OPTM6422

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: 10.5

Enrolment Requirements:

Prerequisite: OPTM6412 and OPTM6411 and OPTM6413

CSS Contribution Charge: 2 (more info)

Tuition Fee: See Tuition Fee Schedule

Further Information: See Class Timetable

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Description

Objectives: To develop the clinical skills needed to competently examine patients in optometric practice including the ability to recommend appropriate treatment and management strategies for patients.

Brief Curriculum: This course includes conducting primary eye care examinations and vision screenings under the direct supervision of qualified optometrists. Students will develop their clinical skills by conducting eye examinations on patients on a weekly basis both in the UNSW Optometry Clinic and through external placements.
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