Unit details
HMO204 - Principles and Practice of Optometry 1
| Offered at: | (G) |
|---|---|
| Credit point(s): | 2 |
| Offerings: | Trimester 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.250 |
| Cohort rule: | Must be enrolled in H310 Bachelor of Vision Science |
| Unit chair: | TBA |
| Corequisite: | HMO203 |
| Contact hours: | 1 x 3 hour and 1 x 1 hour clinical skills tutorials, up to 5 hours of supporting lectures, seminars, tutorials in law and ethics, professional practice and public health |
| Note: Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications. Unit commences 2013 | |
Content
In this unit students will gain skills in simple history-taking and patient examination. They will also be introduced to other competencies defined by the Optometry Council of Australia and New Zealand (OCANZ) including diagnosis, patient management and recording of clinical data. They will explore legal and ethical issues drawn from the problem-based learning cases presented in HMO203 and gain knowledge and skills in professional practice associated with the cases. Finally they will consider the public and population health implications in identifying and managing the conditions presented in the cases.
Assessment
E-portfolio (2000 words) 25%, written assignment (2000 words) 25%, series of direct observations of student performance of competencies 50%
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