Opintojaksohaku

Description


OM00EH37 General and Neuro-optometry (4 cr)
Prerequisites Not applicable
Objectives Theoretical competencies:
I'm able to demonstrate fundamental knowledge and insight into the area of neuroscience and neuro-optometry by demonstrating knowledge and understanding in the areas of: Electrophysiology of the nerve cells (resting and action potential, synapses, receptors); Neuroanatomy (brain, cranial nerves, spinal cord, autonomic nervous system); Neurophysiology (reflexes, pain, and sensation, vestibular system, Proprioceptive sensation, autonomic nervous system); Neuro-Vascular Pathology; Visual Pathway Pathology; Pupillary Pathology; Motoric Ocular Pathology; Accommodation and Convergence Pathology; Optic Nerve Pathology, and Headache-Related Pathology, and Nystagmus.

Clinical/practical competencies:
I have: The ability to interpret and investigate the presenting symptoms of the patient; The ability to develop a management plan for the investigation of the patient; The ability to identify external pathology and offer appropriate advice to patients not needing a referral; An understanding of risk factors for common ocular conditions. The ability to recognize common ocular abnormalities and to refer when appropriate; The ability to manage a patient presenting with reduced vision; The ability to identify an abnormal color vision and to appreciate its significance; The ability to recognize manifestations of systemic disease. An understanding of the role of the optometrist in shared care schemes; The ability to assess symptoms and signs of neurological significance; The ability to manage patients presenting with sight-threatening eye disease, and An ability to recognize adverse ocular reactions to medication.
Content Electrophysiology of the nerve cell
Resting and action potential
Synapses
Receptors

Neuroanatomy
Brain
Cranial nerves
Spinal cord
Autonomic nervous system

Neurophysiology
Reflexes
Pain and pain sensation
Vestibular system, proprioceptive sensations
Autonomic nervous system

Neuro-optometry
Neuro-Vascular Pathology
Visual Pathway Pathology
Pupillary Pathology
Motoric Ocular Pathology
Accommodation and Convergence Pathology
Optic Nerve Pathology
Headache-Related Pathology

Sensory Neuro-Visual Pathology
Epidemiology, history and symptom inventory
Observation, inspection, recognition of signs, and techniques and skills including:
Transient neuro-visual episodes
Detailed visual fields
Detailed headache workup
Indications, limitations, risks and costs of intravenous angiography, direct puncture angiography, plain x-rays, tomograms, CT -scan, air studies, EEG, radio-nucleotide scanning, nuclear magnetic resonance scans
Signs and symptoms of related systemic diseases
Pathophysiology, diagnosis, management options, and prognosis

Oculomotor Neuropathology
Epidemiology, history and symptom inventory
Observation, inspection, recognition of signs, and techniques and skills for intranuclear pathology including:
Objective and subjective testing for incomitancy
Strength and fatigue testing in myopathies
Recognition and examination for orbital signs
Understanding indications for intravenous tension
Signs and symptoms of related systemic diseases and observation, inspection, recognition of signs, and techniques and skills appropriate to supranuclear oculomotor neuropathology including:
Observation, inspection and testing stability of eyes infixation
Testing for adequacy of pursuits
Testing for adequacy of saccades
Testing of extraocular muscle reflexes
Assessment of "dizzy" patient
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 Theory 3 ECTS
Practical 1 ECTS
Execution methods Background theory: Online/On-campus lectures and assignments
Practical and simulated patient care: Interactive workshops

Evaluation:
Practical skills*
Competency-based assessment
Grading Scale
Pass
Fail
(*CDP Must be passed)

Clinical and practical skills
Simulated patient care**
Grading Scale
Grading Scale
Pass 60%
Fail <60%
(**Simulated patient care must be passed)

Background theory
Multiple choice question examination*
Grading Scale
0 = <60% (Does not meet the standards)
1 = 60-65% (Marginal)
2 = 66-70% (Marginal)
3 = 71-79% (Good)
4 = 80-89% (Good)
5 = >90% (Excellent)
(*Forms 100% of the final grade)
Materials Not applicable
Literature Not applicable
Evaluation Criteria Not applicable
Evaluation Criteria satisfactory (1-2)
Student:
- demonstrates familiarity with the knowledge base and the core of the subject being studied
- search for information from a wide range of sources
- demonstrates achievement of the objectives of the core competencies
- demonstrates familiarity with key professional safety practices and patient safety
- act under ethical principles and with respect for others
- contribute to the team and have good teamwork skills

good (3-4)
Student:
- use concepts and knowledge consistently
- search for information and critically evaluate and use information sources
- applies the knowledge base to a range of tasks
- acts independently and responsibly in professional situations
- plan activities with patient safety in mind
- acts in accordance with the ethical principles of the profession and with respect for others
- works in a team with a sense of purpose and good teamwork skills

excellent (5)
Student:
- use concepts and knowledge in a competent manner
- justify the use of information sources
- justify actions based on researched data or studies
- act in a customer-oriented and businesslike manner
- act responsibly and with due regard for patient safety
- justify actions under the ethical principles of the profession and with respect for others
- organise and lead group activities with good teamwork skills

pass/fail
The student will:
- demonstrates familiarity with the knowledge base and core content of the field
- Search information from a variety of sources
- demonstrates achievement of the objectives of the core competencies
- completes assigned tasks and participates in practice sessions
- demonstrate familiarity with key professional safety practices and patient safety
- act in accordance with ethical principles and treat others with respect
- contribute to the team and have good teamwork skills
Assessment Frameworks Not applicable
Further Information Not applicable
Responsible persons Not applicable
Links Not applicable

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