Cataract Detection & Post Surgery Care: Insights & Hands-On Workshops for Community Optometrists
Programme Code: SOM-NON-CDPSC (Full Course) / SOM-NON-CDPSC-L (Lectures Only)
Mode of Delivery
Hybrid Learning
Duration
4 half-days
Date / Time
- 07/03/2023 8:30 am - 12:30 pm (1. Online Lecture)
- 11/03/2023 8:30 am - 12:30 pm (2. In-Person Workshop)
- 14/03/2023 8:30 am - 12:30 pm (3. Online Lecture)
- 18/03/2023 8:30 am - 12:30 pm (4. In-Person Workshop)
Programme Highlights
Organised by the NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, Division of Graduate Medical Studies and the Department of Ophthalmology, this four half-day course aims to equip community optometrists with essential knowledge and skills in the areas of cataract detection and post cataract surgery management. The training includes two online Zoom lectures and two hands-on workshops.
Learners may choose to attend all 4 sessions or only the online lectures (Sessions 1 & 3).
Accredited by Optometrists & Opticians Board (16 CPE Points*)
*Participants who attend only the lecture webinars will be awarded 6 CPE points.
Date/Session | Learning Objectives |
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[Online Lecture] Session 1: Tuesday, 7 March 2023 |
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[In-Person Workshop] Session 2: Saturday, 11 March 2023 |
Hands-on practice on cataract assessment on actual patients with different severity of cataract |
[Online Lecture] Session 3: Tuesday, 14 March 2023 |
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[In-Person Workshop] Session 4: Saturday, 18 March 2023 |
Hands-on practice /experience with actual patients:
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*Limited seats available for in-person workshops (Sessions 2 and 4).
Benefits of Attending
- Identify cataract patients using appropriate clinical assessment methods
- Obtain effective and informative communication skills on pre-cataract surgery counseling
- Gain insights on the postoperative examinations for cataract patients
- Recognise the refractive and prescribing approaches for post-cataract surgery patients
Who Should Attend
Optometrists
Course Agenda
Click here to view the tentative programme.
Pre-Requisites and Assessment
Pre-requisites
- Diploma or Degree Holder in Optometry
Assessment
- More details will be shared with learners at the beginning of the lecture/workshop.
Awards and Certification
Learners who complete the full course will receive a Certificate of Completion via Accredible.
Learners who complete only the lectures will receive a Certificate of Attendance.
Course Fee
Sign up now to enjoy a concessionary rate for the inaugural March 2023 run.
Full Course
Lectures Only
Original Course Fee*
$2,170
$1,090
Concessionary Fee*
$350
$150
*Prices exclude GST.
Application Deadline
Registration has closed. For information on future course runs, send us an enquiry.
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