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Description
The Certificate in Vision Assistant is poised to deliver assistance to eye care professionals wherever they practise. The course will go over fundamental skills like the anatomy of an eye, vision problems, and test equipment control.
Through their practicum, students also learn to subtly assist with patient care — such as prelusory eye examinations and managing patients' records. After graduation, they are ready to work in optometry clinics, ophthalmology practices, and vision care centres, which have the biggest benefits from a department prepared with the necessary skills for smooth patient clinical administration.
Course Contents
Introduction to Healthcare Systems and Ophthalmology Services
Dive deep into the basics of healthcare systems with a heavier emphasis on ophthalmology services, including the critical role of vision assistants in eye care.
Ophthalmic Emergencies
Attain skills required to respond urgently to ophthalmic emergencies so that patients are assured of immediate appropriate care.
Ocular Anatomy and Physiology
Study the structure and function of the eye: it is vital to learn how common disorders affect a working vision.
History Taking
Learn how to take patient histories and why they are so important in diagnosing vision problems and taking a personalised treatment route.
Measure Visual Acuity
Grasp how to accurately measure visual acuity, an essential step in assessing a patient’s vision and following a treatment afterwards.
Assess Refractive Status
Assimilate how to use an autorefractor to assess the refractive status of a patient, helping to determine the person’s need for contact lenses or glasses.
Dispense Optical Prescriptions Accurately
Learn the correct way to dispense spectacles and optical prescriptions by interpreting the prescriptions accurately, ensuring optimal patient satisfaction.
Infection Control Procedure and Policies
Understand the importance of infection control and the best eye care procedures and policies to maintain a safe and sterile environment.
