CONCOMITANT STRABISMUS
ORT2COS
2021
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, you will build on concepts presented in Binocular Vision. You will develop an understanding of the theoretical concepts of aetiology, investigation, diagnosis and management of paediatric eye movement disorders and in particular concomitant strabismus and its sensory anomalies. You will integrate theoretical concepts with practical instrumentation and clinical techniques to apply optical, orthoptic, medical and surgical management for these disorders in an evidence-based medical context. This subject will equip you to proceed to Incomitant Strabismus and Orthoptic Professional Practice subjects.
SchoolAllied Health, Human Services & Sport
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorConnie Koklanis
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesORT2BIV AND ORT1ORS
Students must be admitted in the following course: HHOR
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsORT3CON
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
Diagnosis and management of ocular motility disorders
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorAnsons, A & Davis, H
Year2014
Edition/Volume4TH EDN
PublisherBLACKWELL SCIENCE, OXFORD
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Binocular vision and ocular motility: Theory and and Management of Strabismus
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorVon Noordern, G & Campos, E
Year2002
Edition/Volume6TH EDN
PublisherMOSBY, ST LOUIS
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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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Subject options
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorConnie Koklanis
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 30 - 42
One 2.00 hours lecture/workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
PracticalWeek: 30 - 42
One 1.50 hour practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 30 - 42
One 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Three 20-minute MCQ tests (equiv 1000 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 35 | SILO1, SILO2 |
One 2 hour written exam (equiv 2000 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 45 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
One 15-minute practical examination (equiv 750 words)A pass in the practical examination of clinical skills is a requirement to pass this subject to ensure safety standards are met for clinical placements. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4 |