INCOMITANT STRABISMUS
ORT4INC
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, you will build on concepts presented in Binocular Vision, Concomitant Strabismus and Neuro-ophthalmology and Eye Movement Systems. You will develop an understanding of the aetiology, investigation, diagnosis, and management of incomitant strabismus and associated sensory consequences. You will integrate theoretical concepts with practical instrumentation and clinical techniques to apply optical, orthoptic, medical and surgical management for various types of strabismus in an evidence based medical context with multidisciplinary provisions (incorporating ophthalmology, neurology, radiology and endocrinology). This subject will equip you to progress to the Orthoptic Clinical Practice subjects.
School: Allied Health, Human Services & Sport (Pre 2022)
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Connie Koklanis
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Available as Elective: No
Learning Activities: N/A
Capstone subject: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Must be admitted in one of the following course codes: HZVSO or HMORT
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
Diagnosis and management of ocular motility disorders
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Prescribed
Author: Ansons, A & Davis, H
Year: 2014
Edition/Volume: 4TH EDN
Publisher: BLACKWELL SCIENCE, OXFORD
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 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Connie Koklanis
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 33 - 39
Three 1.00 hour lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 33 to week 39 and delivered via face-to-face.
In class tests scheduled at this time. Week 33, 35, 39
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 35 - 39
One 2.00 hours lecture/workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 35 to week 39 and delivered via face-to-face.
PracticalWeek: 32 - 34
One 1.50 hour practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 34 and delivered via face-to-face.
PracticalWeek: 37 - 37
One 5.00 hours practical per study period on weekdays during the day from week 37 to week 37 and delivered via face-to-face.
Practical exam scheduled at this time
TutorialWeek: 31 - 34
One 1.50 hour tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 34 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 39
One 1.50 hour unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 39 and delivered via online.
Online activities are undertaken over a 9 week period
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One 15 minute practical examination (equiv 750 words)Hurdle requirement: Students must pass this assessment in order to obtain an overall pass in this subject | N/A | N/A | Yes | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4 |
One 2 hour written examination (equiv 2000 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Three 40 minute tests (equiv 2000 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |