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Advanced Clinical Techniques For Retinal Diseases (Classroom & Asynchronous e-learning)
Programme Code: SOM-ACTRD
Mode of Delivery
Blended Learning
Duration
5 weeks
Date / Time
- 09/09/2024 , 12/10/2024
Registrations opens on 16 July and will close on 04 Aug.
Programme Highlights
The module will focus on enhancing optometrists’ knowledge and skills in performing their duty of care as a clinical optometrist practicing in the community.
Benefits of Attending
The module describes the overview of the advanced techniques used in modern tertiary health institution in the diagnosis of eye diseases. By the end of the module, students will be able to perform the following tests competently.
- Relative Afferent Pupillary Defect (RAPD)
- 78D Slit Lamp Biomicroscopy Binocular Indirect Ophthalmoscopy (SLM BIO)
- Interpretation of fundus photography and Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) of the retinal diseases
Who Should Attend
Optometrists
Trainer Profile
The faculty for the Graduate Certificate (GC) in Recognizing and Co-Managing Common Retinal Diseases includes highly qualified ophthalmologists with diverse subspecialties and clinical optometrists with advanced qualifications and extensive experience as community eye care clinicians
Course Agenda
| S/N | Topics |
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1 |
Relative Afferent Pupillary Defect (RAPD) |
|
2 |
Binocular Indirect Ophthalmoscopy: Slit Lamp biomicroscopy BIO and Headband BIO |
| 3 |
Fundus Photography:
|
| 4 |
OCT Imaging
|
| 5 |
Revision |
Pre-Requisites and Assessment
Prerequisite
The candidates must be fully registered with The Optometry and Opticianry Board (OOB) and have obtained at least one of the following qualifications.
(a) A recognised university degree or higher qualifications in optometry.
(b) Optometry degrees from any private universities run in Singapore before, such as Pennsylvania College of Optometry, Singapore Polytechnic-University of Manchester Optometry Degree Programme, Aston University external degree programme.
(c) Degrees in Life/Health Sciences but possess a valid practicing certificate in optometry and have at least two years of relevant experience.
Assessment
Online Test, Practical Exam and Written Exam
Awards and Certification
Module will be stacked with two other modules (SOM-OPCO and SOM-CRSPED) to form the Graduate Certificate in Recognizing and Co-managing Common Retinal Diseases.
Course Fees
Please pay the amount listed under ‘Total Nett Cost Fee Payable’ corresponding to your category. A special one-off academic offset of $1000 will be granted upon successful completion of the entire Graduate Certificate course (i.e. all 3 modules).
International Participants
Singapore Citizens1 39 years old or younger
Singapore Citizens1 40 years old or older eligible for MCES2
Singapore PR
Enhanced Training Support For SMEs3
Full Programme Fee
$4050
$4050
$4050
$4050
$4050
Less: SSG Grant Amount4
–
$2835
$2835
$2835
$2835
Nett Course Fee
$4050
$1215
$1215
$1215
$1215
9% GST on Nett Course Fee
$364.50
$109.35
$109.35
$109.35
$109.35
Total Nett Course Fee Payable including GST
$4414.50
$1324.35
$1324.35
$1324.35
$1324.35
Less Additional Funding if Eligible Under Various Schemes
–
–
$810
–
$810
Total Nett Cost Fee Payable, Including GST, after additional funding from the various funding schemes
$4414.50
$1324.35
$514.35
$1324.35
$514.35
1) All self-sponsored Singaporean aged 25 and above can use their SkillsFuture Credit to pay for the course fee.
2) Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES): Singaporeans aged 40 and above may enjoy subsidies up to 90% of the course fee.
3) Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS): SME-sponsored employees (Singapore Citizens and PRs) may enjoy subsidies up to 90% of the course fee.
4) Learners must pass all assessment components to successfully complete the course and receive a Certificate of Completion. Learners may have to bear the full course fee if they fail to meet this requirement.
Application Deadline
16 July 2024 to 04 Aug 2024.
You will receive the offer notification by 12 Aug 2024.
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