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Unit Overview

Description

In this unit, students will integrate comprehensive knowledge and clinical skills gained from OPTM5101, OPTM5102, OPTM5103 and OPTM5104 units, to meet the competency for entry-level optometry practice requirements as defined by the Optometry Council of Australia and New Zealand (OCANZ). Students are expected to demonstrate the ability to analyse and apply evidence-based solutions in managing disorders of the eye, and by effectively communicating the appropriate management plans.

Topics to be addressed in this unit include:

- understanding ocular manifestations related to the underlying pathological, immunological and microbiological processes associated with systemic, genetic and neurological diseases;

- understanding multi-disciplinary management strategies related to the underlying pathological, immunological and microbiological processes associated with systemic, genetic and neurological diseases;

- developing the knowledge for evidence-based solutions in managing disorders of the eye, including engagement with fellow peers and patients through effective communication of the appropriate management plans;

- developing the skills to perform a complete eye examination for common optometric conditions;

- developing the skills to perform ophthalmic procedures of high complexities.

Credit
12 points
Offering
(see Timetable)
AvailabilityLocationMode
Non-standard teaching periodUWA (Perth)Face to face
Outcomes

Students are able to (1) analyse ocular manifestations related to the underlying pathological, immunological and microbiological processes associated with systemic, genetic and neurological diseases; (2) generate multi-disciplinary management strategies related to the underlying pathological, immunological and microbiological processes associated with systemic, genetic and neurological diseases; (3) judge the risks and benefits of ophthalmic drug treatments to the ocular and systemic outcomes; (4) analyse evidence-based solutions in managing disorders of the eye, including effective communication of the management plans; (5) perform a complete eye examination for common optometric conditions; and (6) perform clinical procedures of high complexities e.g. lacrimal lavage, scleral contact lens fitting..

Assessment

Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) clinical assessments; (2) professional behaviour assessment; (3) tests; and (4) written assessment. Further information is available in the unit outline.

To pass this unit, a student must: (a) achieve an overall mark of 50 per cent or higher for the unit; and (b) achieve the requisite requirements(s) or a mark of 50 per cent or greater, whichever is higher and specified in the unit outline, for the clinical assessments and professional behaviour assessment components.

Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.

Unit Coordinator(s)
Dr Khyber Alam
Unit rules
Prerequisites
completion of OPTM5103 Integrated Ophthalmic Science 2
AND OPTM5104 Optometric Practice 2
Co-requisites
OPTM5105 Optometry Research Project
Contact hours
Clinical skills practical: up to 48 hours.
Workshops: up to 12 hours.
Lectures, symposia and inter-professional education sessions: up to 36 hours. Observational clinical (optometric and allied health) placements up to 20 hours.
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  • Unit readings, including any essential textbooks, are listed in the unit outline for each unit, one week prior the commencement of study. The unit outline will be available via the LMS and the UWA Handbook one week prior the commencement of study. Reading lists and essential textbooks are subject to change each semester. Information on essential textbooks will also be made available on the Essential Textbooks. This website is updated regularly in the lead up to semester so content may change. It is recommended that students purchase essential textbooks for convenience due to the frequency with which they will be required during the unit. A limited number of textbooks will be made available from the Library in print and will also be made available online wherever possible. Essential textbooks can be purchased from the commercial vendors to secure the best deal. The Student Guild can provide assistance on where to purchase books if required. Books can be purchased second hand at the Guild Secondhand bookshop (second floor, Guild Village), which is located on campus.
  • Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.