Upon completion of this course, students will be expected to:
1. Demonstrate basic knowledge of human anatomy and development of the body systems;
2. Demonstrate knowledge of the impact of disease on an individual;
3. Apply knowledge of eye disease and vision impairment to an individual's circumstances;
4. Interpret clinical findings and vision behaviours to develop appropriate individual vision profiles according to need;
5. Recommend appropriate low vision support.

Topics will include:
1. Impact of disease on the body system;
2. Anatomy of the eye and visual system;
3. The process of seeing;
4. Aetiology of vision impairment across the age spectrum;
5. The impact of vision impairment on individuals;
6. Roles of eye health professionals;
7. Understanding ophthalmic examination;
8. Interpretation of clinical reports;
9. Understanding functional vision assessment;
10. Introduction to low vision support.

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No prior knowledge assumed.

Distance Learning : IT Based

Case Study
Email Discussion Group
Experience Based Learning
Self Directed Learning

Self Directed Learning: for 10 hour(s) per Week for 13 weeks