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Common Retinal & Symptomatic Posterior Eye Diseases (Classroom & Asynchronous e-learning)
Programme Code: SOM-CRSPED
Mode of Delivery
Blended Learning
Duration
6 weeks
Date / Time
- 14/10/2024 , 29/11/2024
Registration opens on 16 July and will close on 28 July. To note when registering: As we are transitioning to a new application portal (L3AP) in August, the course commencement date will be reflected as 30th Sept 2024 as we need to push forward the dates in the OAP system to receive applications during this time. Please be rest assured that the course will be conducted on the dates above.
Programme Highlights
This module provides clinical optometrists a refresher on the etiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnostic methods and management strategies in particular diabetic retinopathy (DR) and age related macular degeneration (AMD).
Optometrists will learn to recognise the urgency in referring each case of DR and AMD. They will monitor and manage the patients under their duty of care and refer the patients to the ophthalmologists in cases that requires secondary or tertiary eyecare.
The module also aims to improve the clinical optometrists’ communication with other healthcare professionals, patient education and counselling when managing patients with retinal eye diseases.
Benefits of Attending
This module provides clinical optometrists a refresher on the etiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnostic methods and management strategies in particular DR and AMD.
By the end of the lessons, students should be able to:
- Identify and differentiate patient symptoms and signs in different types of retinal and symptomatic posterior eye diseases especially on DR and AMD.
- Interpret clinical findings on patient’s signs and symptoms, and patient history and provide accurate diagnosis.
- Recognise the importance of urgency in referral for each retinal diseased case.
- Monitor and manage the patient based on the duty of care of a community optometrist.
- Summarise the findings in a referral letter for each referred case and suggest the course of action for further investigation.
- Complete all the clinical cases required by the module.
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
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S/N |
Topics |
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1 |
Anatomy of the Retina |
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2 |
Diabetic Retinopathy |
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3 |
Retinal Venous Occlusive Disease |
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4 |
Retinal Arterial Occlusive Disease |
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5 |
Hypertensive Disease |
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6 |
Age-related Macular Degeneration |
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7 |
Community Eyecare Workflow for DR and AMD |
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8 |
Other Acquired Macular Disorders (e.g CSR, macular hole, ERM) and Related Conditions |
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9 |
Posterior Retinal Changes due to High Myopia |
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10 |
Retinal Detachment |
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11 |
Revision |
Pre-Requisites and Assessment
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 modes: Online Test, Practical Exam and Written Exam
Awards and Certification
Module will be stacked with two other modules (SOM-OPCO and SOM-ACTRD) 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
$5270
$5270
$5270
$5270
$5270
Less: SSG Grant Amount4
–
$3689
$3689
$3689
$3689
Nett Course Fee
$5270
$1581
$1581
$1581
$1581
9% GST on Nett Course Fee
$474.30
$142.29
$142.29
$142.29
$142.29
Total Nett Course Fee Payable including GST
$5744.30
$1723.29
$1723.29
$1723.29
$1723.29
Less Additional Funding if Eligible Under Various Schemes
–
–
$1054
–
$1054
Total Nett Cost Fee Payable, Including GST, after additional funding from the various funding schemes
$5744.30
$1723.29
$669.29
$1723.29
$669.29
1) All self-sponsored Singaporeans 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 28 July 2024
You will receive the offer notification by 12 Aug 2024.
To note when registering: As we are transitioning to a new application portal (L3AP) in August, the course commencement date will be reflected as 30th Sept 2024 as we need to push forward the dates to receive applications during this time. Please be rest assured that the course will be conducted on the dates above.
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