Studying online
There are now 2 possible online modes for units:
Units with modes Online timetabled and Online flexible are available for any student to self-enrol and study online.
Click on an offering mode for more details.
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) Availability Location Mode Non-standard teaching period UWA (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 Lisa Jansen
- Unit rules
- 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.
- The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
- All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
- Visit the Essential Textbooks website to see if any textbooks are required for this Unit. The website is updated regularly so content may change. Students are recommended to purchase Essential Textbooks, but a limited number of copies of all Essential Textbooks are held in the Library in print, and as an ebook where possible. Recommended readings for the unit can be accessed in Unit Readings directly through the Learning Management System (LMS).
- 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.
Face to face
Predominantly face-to-face. On campus attendance required to complete this unit. May have accompanying resources online.
Online flexible
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit is asynchronous delivery, with NO requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online timetabled
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit includes some synchronous components, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online Restricted
Not available for self-enrolment. Students access this mode by contacting their student office through AskUWA. 100% Online Unit.
NO campus face-to-face attendance. All study and assessment requirements are online only. Unit includes some timetabled activities, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times. In exceptional cases (noted in the Handbook) students may be required to participate in face-to-face laboratory classes when a return to UWA’s Crawley campus becomes possible in order to be awarded a final grade.
External
No attendance or regular contact is required, and all study requirements are completed either via correspondence and/or online submission.
Off-campus
Regular attendance is not required, but student attends the institution face to face on an agreed schedule for purposes of supervision and/or instruction.
Multi-mode
Multiple modes of delivery. Unit includes a mix of online and on-campus study requirements. On campus attendance for some activities is required to complete this unit.