OCULAR DIAGNOSTICS
ORT3ODG
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject you will build on concepts presented in Ocular Pathology. You will develop an understanding of the theory and practice of a number of clinical procedures which are used in eye examinations and interpret the clinical results obtained in order to formulate differential diagnoses. You will integrate the theoretical concepts taught with practical instrumentation sessions and case study discussions. This subject will equip you to progress to the subject Ocular Management and Rehabilitation.
School: Allied Health, Human Services & Sport (Pre 2022)
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Linda Malesic
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Available as Elective: No
Learning Activities: N/A
Capstone subject: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Must be admitted in HZVSO and must have passed ORT3OCP and HBS3PBD; OR Must be admitted in HMORT and no other rules applies
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Quota Management Strategy: N/A
Quota-conditions or rules: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Minimum credit point requirement: N/A
Assumed knowledge: N/A
Learning resources
Manual for Eye Examination and Diagnosis
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Leitman, M.
Year: 2017
Edition/Volume: 9TH EDN
Publisher: BLACKWELL PUBLISHING, UNITED KINGDOM.
ISBN: N/A
Chapter/article title: N/A
Chapter/issue: N/A
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Other description: N/A
Source location: N/A
Lecture Notes Ophthalmology
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: James, B., Bron, A., Parulekar, M.V.
Year: 2017
Edition/Volume: 12TH EDN
Publisher: BLACKWELL PUBLISHING, UNITED KINGDOM.
ISBN: N/A
Chapter/article title: N/A
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URL: N/A
Other description: N/A
Source location: N/A
Kanski's Clinical Ophthalmology: A Systematic Approach
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Bowling, B
Year: 2016
Edition/Volume: 8TH EDN
Publisher: ELSEVIER HEALTH SCIENCES, UNITED KINGDOM.
ISBN: N/A
Chapter/article title: N/A
Chapter/issue: N/A
URL: N/A
Other description: N/A
Source location: N/A
Career Ready
Career-focused: No
Work-based learning: No
Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A
Entire subject or partial subject: N/A
Total hours/days required: N/A
Location of WBL activity (region): N/A
WBL addtional requirements: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Linda Malesic
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 21
One 1.50 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 21 and delivered via face-to-face.
PracticalWeek: 10 - 21
Two 1.50 hour practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 21 and delivered via face-to-face.
Each student completes 3 hours of practicals per week
PracticalWeek: 22 - 22
One 2.00 days practical other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 22 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 11 - 22
One 2.00 hours workshop every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Case study discussions
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Two 30 minute MCQ tests (1,000-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One 1 hour written examination (1,000-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Four 10 minute practicums (2,000-words equivalent)Students must pass each practicum to pass this subject. Students are required to verbally communicate outcomes in the practicums. | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |