Specialist Certificate in the Management of Neuro-Ophthalmic Disorders (SC-MGTNOD)

Overview

Award title	Specialist Certificate in the Management of Neuro-Ophthalmic Disorders
Year & campus	2024
Fees information	Subject EFTSL, level, discipline and census date
Study level & type	Graduate Coursework
AQF level	Non-AQF
Credit points	25 credit points
Duration	6 months part-time

THIS COURSE IS NOT TAKING APPLICATIONS FOR 2024.

The Specialist Certificate in the Management of Neuro-Ophthalmic Disorders offered by the Department of Optometry & Vision Sciences in the School of Health Sciences is designed to enable optometrists to extend their abilities to evaluate the sensory and motor pathways of the visual system, both in the context of evaluating visual complaints themselves as well as gaining further knowledge of how visual and ocular motor signs may reflect a range of systemic conditions, particularly of the central nervous system. Because complaints related to these pathways may reflect problems arising anywhere from the anterior visual pathways to the higher-order visual cortices, optometrists should benefit from gaining a deeper understanding of the current state of knowledge of these pathways and their assessment.

It is achieved through successful completion of one compulsory 25 point subject, Management of Neuro-Ophthalmic Disorders (formerly Management of Neural Disorders of Vision).

Links to further information

https://study.unimelb.edu.au/find/courses/major/specialist-certificate-in-the-management-of-neuro-ophthalmic-disorders/

Entry requirements

In order to be considered for entry, applications must have completed:

a four-year undergraduate degree in Optometry, or equivalent or:
professional experience deemed by the Selection Committee to be equivalent to a four-year Australian degree in Optometry

Meeting this requirement does not guarantee selection

In ranking applications, the Selection Committee will consider:

prior academic performance; and, if relevant
any documented relevant professional experience.

The Selection Committee may seek further information to clarify any aspect of an application in accordance with the Academic Board rules on the use of selection instructions.

Applicants are required to satisfy the university’s English language requirements for postgraduate courses. For those applications seeking to meet these requirements by one of the standard tests approved by the Academic Board, performance band 6.5 is required.

Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this course the students should have:

advanced knowledge and skills in their selected fields of clinical optometry;
a detailed knowledge in the use and application of specific advanced diagnostic techniques and/or instrumentation;
an advanced ability to evaluate and synthesize research from the scientific and clinical literature;
an appreciation of the value of, and the ability to achieve, collaboration with other healthcare professionals as an effective means to aid clinical problem-solving;
the capacity to interpret and integrate information from a variety of sources (such as patient presentation details, advanced diagnostic techniques, scientific, clinical and technical literature, and other healthcare professionals), in the development of the most appropriate patient management;
the ability and initiative to offer enhanced clinical services based on their in-depth study in selected fields of clinical optometry;
have advanced their clinical skills and developed a flexibility of outlook such that they are better able to respond to future paradigm shifts in the scope of optometric management.

Generic skills

On completion of this course the students should have:

critical thinking, analytical and problem solving skills
the ability to integrate theory and practice and to apply this in complex situations
an openness to new ideas
planning and time management skills
the ability to communicate complex clinical cases in both oral and written form

Graduate attributes

The Melbourne Experience enables our graduates to become:

Academically excellent:
- have a strong sense of intellectual integrity and the ethics of scholarship
- have in-depth knowledge of their specialist discipline(s)
- reach a high level of achievement in writing, generic research activities, problem-solving and communication
- be critical and creative thinkers, with an aptitude for continued self-directed learning
- be adept at learning in a range of ways, including through information and communication technologies
Knowledgeable across disciplines:
- examine critically, synthesise and evaluate knowledge across a broad range of disciplines
- expand their analytical and cognitive skills through learning experiences in diverse subjects
- have the capacity to participate fully in collaborative learning and to confront unfamiliar problems
- have a set of flexible and transferable skills for different types of employment
Leaders in communities:
- initiate and implement constructive change in their communities, including professions and workplaces
- have excellent interpersonal and decision-making skills, including an awareness of personal strengths and limitations
- mentor future generations of learners
- engage in meaningful public discourse, with a profound awareness of community needs
Attuned to cultural diversity:
- value different cultures
- be well-informed citizens able to contribute to their communities wherever they choose to live and work
- have an understanding of the social and cultural diversity in our community
- respect indigenous knowledge, cultures and values
Active global citizens:
- accept social and civic responsibilities
- be advocates for improving the sustainability of the environment
- have a broad global understanding, with a high regard for human rights, equity and ethics

Course structure

Subject Level - 9

Subject Title - Management of Neuro-Ophthalmic Disorders

(formerly OPTO90015 Management of Neural Disorders of Vision)

Points - 25

Compulsory

Subject options

Core subject

Code	Name	Study period	Credit Points
OPTO90015	Management of Neuro-ophthalmic Disorders	Not available in 2024	25

Further study

After the completion of this course, students can get a full 25 credit points of advanced standing towards the Master of Clinical Optometry.

Last updated: 30 January 2024

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