Graduate Certificate in Eye Banking (GC-EYEBANK) // Attributes, outcomes and skills

Intended learning outcomes

At the completion of the course, students should be able to;

• Identify key factors in the history of corneal transplantation and eye banking that influence contemporary practice.
• Demonstrate a sound understanding of the pathophysiology of corneal and other ocular tissue and how it relates to the treatment of corneal and other ocular disease through transplantation.
• Describe in detail the professional practice of eye donation and eye banking in its continuity from donor identification and consent through to transplantation.
• Appraise the ethical, legal and governance frameworks relating to eye donation and eye banking.
• Demonstrate a sound understanding of the role of quality systems and principles in eye banking.
• Critically appraise and apply knowledge of risk, disease transmission, and corneal pathology in the selection of eye donors.
• Compare and contrast eye donation programs within different health systems.
• Comprehend, at an advanced level, the surgical and scientific principles of eye banking.
• Demonstrate a good awareness of issues surrounding death, bereavement, and apply this understanding to donor family discussions and interactions with clinical staff.
• Apply skills in problem solving, critical thinking, collaborative, reflective practice to self-evaluate professional skills and knowledge in eye donation and eye banking.

Generic skills

• Written and oral articulation of key concepts and frameworks
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to adapt and respond to a rapidly changing work environment
• Team working

Graduate attributes