ort3neo neuro ophthalmology
NEURO OPHTHALMOLOGY
ORT3NEO
2016
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject you will build on concepts learned in Ocular Physiology and Vision Science, and Clinical Anatomy and Neurosciences. You will utilise their knowledge about the human visual system in order to identify, examine and diagnose a lesion in the pathway of a patient and predict the likely site of a lesion along the visual pathway based on a series of patient symptoms and signs. Using an enquiry based learning program; you will integrate theoretical concepts with practical instrumentation and clinical techniques to interpret clinical findings for the diagnosis and management of retinal or neuro-ophthalmic visual field defects. This subject will equip you to progress to the Orthoptic Clinical Practice subjects
SchoolSchool of Allied Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorLinda Malesic
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites ORT2PVS This subject introduces important concepts of the human visual pathway and system which are built upon in ORT3NEO.
Co-requisites ORT3OPM This subject teaches students about ocular pathology which should be learned concurrently with ORT3NEO so it can be contextualised.
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Independently plan and perform an assessment of a patient with a neurological disorder to determine the integrity of their visual pathway
- Activities:
- Lecture materials and resources
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
02. Select and accurately perform a variety of visual field test appropriate to patient requirements dependent on their presenting symptoms, signs and condition.
- Activities:
- Lecture materials and resources, workshops.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
03. Clearly communicate, instruct and monitor a patient with a retinal or neurological complaint during their assessment, and adapt the visual field test process as required, to achieve the most reliable results.
- Activities:
- Lecture materials and resources, workshops.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
04. Record and interpret test findings and report the patient results verbally and in writing to the patient and colleagues using contextually sensitive terminology.
- Activities:
- Lecture materials and resources, workshops.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
05. Determine the likely site of a retinal pathway lesion based on the visual field defect to select appropriate further testing, management and urgency.
- Activities:
- Lecture materials and resources, workshops.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2016, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorLinda Malesic
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.5 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4x 30 min formative online test, after each topic | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| 1x group case-study practical assignment, equivalent to 1000 words per group member | 30 | 03, 04 | |
| 1x 1 hour case-study online test | 30 | 05 |