Curricula
Description
| 0000CR80 | General and Ocular Pharmacology and Clinical Ocular Procedures and Laboratory Tests (10 cr) |
| Prerequisites | N/A |
| Objectives | 1.1 General pharmacology and therapeutics (2 ECTS) 1.2 Prescribing for general disorders (2 ECTS) 1.3 Ocular pharmacology and therapeutics (3 ECTS) 1.4 Prescribing for ocular disorders (3 ECTS) 1.5 Clinical ocular procedures and laboratory test workshops (parts of 1.1-1.4): Prescribing for ocular anterior segment diseases and related ocular-systemic diseases (virtual workshops) Prescribing for selected ocular posterior segment diseases and related ocular-systemic diseases (virtual workshops) Advanced anterior segment assessment and management techniques: *Foreign body removal Dry eye testing - Schirmer test - Corneal fluorescein dye testing - Conjunctival and lid wiper lissamine green testing - Break-up time measurement: Fluorescein and non-invasive assessment - Meibomiangraphy assessment - Tear film osmolarity testing Management of evaporative tear film dry eye - Anterior and posterior blepharitis: Meibomian gland expression Lid wiper epithelial cleaning Lacrimal dilation and irrigation Management of tear film insufficiency dry eye: Insertion of punctal plugs |
| Content | This course will cover key aspects of the general, and ocular pharmacology emphasizing ocular therapeutic medications; how to prescribe safely, and understand the legal responsibilities; limitations of the prescribing process at the advanced level for formulating a differential diagnosis, and making evidence-based management plans using appropriate therapeutic medications. Clinical advanced ocular anterior segment assessment and procedure techniques and ocular disease management will be taught and practiced in workshops. Instructors will discuss clinical assessments required in the decision-making process for prescribing treatments to manage ocular diseases and associated systemic diseases. A multidisciplinary approach to manage patients who require treatment for their chronic and/or acute conditions, and the need for appropriate referrals (i.e., laboratory investigations, ophthalmologist, and physicians, etc.) will also be discussed. |
| Recommended optional programme components | If necessary, the student advisor will recommend optional programme components for each student based on their individual study plan. |
| Accomplishment methods | Not applicable |
| Execution methods | Not applicable |
| Materials | Not applicable |
| Literature | Not applicable |
| Evaluation Criteria | Not applicable |
| Evaluation Criteria |
satisfactory (1-2) 1 = Indicates minimally acceptable performance (60-64 points). 2 = Indicates marginal performance (65-69 points). good (3-4) 3 = Indicates good performance (70-79 points). 4 = Indicates excellent performance (80-89 points). excellent (5) 5 = Indicates exceptional performance (90-100 points). pass/fail 0 = Unsatisfactory performance. (Less than 60 points). |
| Assessment Frameworks | Not applicable |
| Further Information | Not applicable |
| Responsible persons | Not applicable |
| Links | Not applicable |
Implementations
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- 02.10.2023 - 31.12.2023 (0000CR80-3003 | DPO22SY)
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