ort3neo neuro ophthalmology
NEURO OPHTHALMOLOGY
ORT3NEO
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject you will build on concepts covered in the subjects Ocular Physiology and Vision Science and Clinical Anatomy and Neurosciences. You will utilise and apply your knowledge about the human visual system in order to identify, examine and diagnose a visual field defect and predict the likely site of a lesion along the visual pathway based on a series of patient symptoms and signs. 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.
SchoolAllied Heath, Human Services & Sport
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorLinda Malesic
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be admitted in HZVSO and must have passed ORT2PVS; OR admission into HMORT and no other rule applies
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
Neurological Differential Diagnosis
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorPatten, J.
Year1997
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PublisherSPRINGER-VERLAG,GREAT BRITAIN
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The Neuro-Ophthalmology Survival Guide
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorPane, A., Burdon, M., Miller, N.R.
Year2007
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherMOSBY, EDINBURGH
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Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
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Intended Learning Outcomes
Subject options
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMeri Vukicevic
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 11
Two 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 11 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 12 - 22
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 12 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
PracticalWeek: 12 - 15
One 1.50 hour practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 12 to week 15 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 16 - 22
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 16 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Three 45-minute in class tests (2,250-words equivalent total) | N/A | N/A | No | 45 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
| One 15-minute practicum (750-words equivalent) Students must pass the practicum to pass the subject: Clinical competencies are assessed in this subject and are required to practice. | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
| One 4,000-word group case study assignment (1,000-words equivalent per student) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO2, SILO4 |