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

URL: N/A

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

Chapter/issue: N/A

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

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing
COMMUNICATION - Cultural Intelligence and Global Perspective
DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Adaptability and Self-Management
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Apply technical skills and knowledge to generate reliable and reproducible clinical assessments.
02. Analyse patient signs and symptoms to formulate and communicate appropriate clinical investigation strategies.
03. Determine and justify appropriate investigative techniques to generate patient diagnosis and communicate recommended actions.
04. Review and adapt standard clinical assessments for patient needs.

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 elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

Two 30 minute MCQ tests (1,000-words equivalent)

N/AN/AN/ANo25SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

One 1 hour written examination (1,000-words equivalent)

N/AN/AN/ANo25SILO1, 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/AN/AN/ANo50SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4